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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-09
Too Trininx to BE Remembered.

Too Trfhfng to BE Remembered.
Lawyer Ito promoter)-Is this your
signature sign on this check fog s2s4.ooo,-
Promoter-How much?
1.-TWO hundred and thirty-four mill
lion dollars" 80,
LET me see the check. Oh, yes;
that's my signature all right, but l
hadn't noticed the amount when l
signed tn. Y. Press. g.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-09
Matrimonial item

"A Chicago paper St tied that there were
$500 women in that city who had been
deserted by their husbands and left to
support their families alone; and yet
some persons are disposed to rail at the
new woman because Of an alleged indis-
position to rush into matrimony.-N. z.
Timea s5s 3,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-09

It is proposed to carry large quaint.
ties of iron ore by sea from Narvik to
Gothenborg next summer.
The accounts of the kristiania ma
tional theatre for the past year closed
with a surplus of $4,000.
The Sarpsborg furniture factory
was completely destroyed by fire. The
loss was about $1,000.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-09
The Strange Case
Against Rufus Dent
Copyright. 1908. by Daily Story Pub. Coy
By WILL r. HALE

hDEAR JUDITH: While 1 am
IL panied to write that Rufus Dent.
wounded and Inundated, has been ar
rested on charge of burglary, with the
circumstances all against him, must
confess that am not surprised. When
one lives beyond his means, something
is bound to happen in the long run. You
will therefore see the propriety-nay,
the necessity-of thinking no more of
that marriage which you were both look
ing forward to and which never really
had my sanction. This should remind
you that the judgment of mature bust
ness man is to be trusted rather than
the promptings Of sentiment. hope
you are recovering rapidly now from
your unfortunate attack of fever.
"Your guardian,
JOHN sTROBEL."
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-09
Next In Order.

A Cleveland Company wants to insure.
bank depositors against loss. The Chi
cago Daily News remarks that q com
pany to insure this company in the fui
filling Of its contracts would be in order,
next. s s..:z
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-09
TT HE residence underpinning is
constructed of brick laid in ce-

ment mortar The superstruc-
ture is of wood, and the exterior frame
work is covered with shingles, which
are stained silvery gray color: the
trimmings are painted white. The roof
is covered with shingles and stained a
moss green. Dimensions: Front, "a
feet; side, "a feet, excluding piazza and
terrace. Height of ceilings: Cellar, 7
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-09
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second, feet.
The hall and vestibule are trimmed
with Quartered oak; the latter has
paneled wainscoting and tiled floor
The hall also has paneled wainscoting
and beamed ceiling, and it also con-
tains an ornamental staircase with COL
umns, spindle screen, etc. The recep-
ton room is trimmed with wildwood,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-09
ElectrOcuted.

AS to the horse car line Mr.. Steuart
remarked before the annual meeting Of
the Street Railway accountants tat it
had been electrocuted in almost every
city. While there were 81 companies
using animal power and $50 miles of
track operated by such power, there
were only SO companies which used ani-
NAL power exclusively, and their single
track amounted to 15S miles, being an
average, of about three miles for: each
comnanv gzzEE. x .stisEs =
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-09
TOLD IN ENGLAND.
London Publication Again Resur.
" reefs the Mythical American
Who Toadies to Royalty.

A continental hotel keeper, says a
writer in the London Truth. recently
confided the following story to friend
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-09

vided with porcelain fixtures and e1-
posed nickel-plated plumbing. The
cellar contains laundry, furnace, fuel
rooms and a cold storage room.
SPECIFICATIONS
Studding, 2 by 4-16-inch center.
Joist, by 10-16-inch center
Roof rafters, 2 by 6-24-inch center.
Brick underp!nning wall. II inches thick.
Sheathing. fence flooring.
Building paper to be felt.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-09

other unfortunates, forced to spend a
night in the open air, go when the nights
grow chilly. The warm breath of the
culm lures them on with promise of a
warm bed for the night, and they lie
down to sleep in the comfortable atmos-
phere of the bank and never open their
eyes again.
The noyious gases emanating from the
bank watt over them so softly that they
are soon asleep, and in many cases they
never awaken, being suffocated during
the night.
Birds That Blush.
An observer finds that some
birds blush. He writes: I'VE have q
very fine specimen of the blue and yell
low macaw which displays this trait
not often, for he is remarkably good
tempered-and the blush is an invari-
able sign of anger; so much so, that we
warn all friends that while his cheeks
remain white all attacks are feiened
and in play and can be disregarded
yet if the danger signal
to look out and keep out of reach. "
The owner of blue and orange macaw
says that It's white, parchment-like
face becomes bright pink, especially
above the peak, whenever it is angry
or excited.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-09

Alaskan Salmon,
Alaska now supplies half the salmon
of the world.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-09

of mine: Some years ago, after Queen
Victoria had been staying at certain
hotel, a wealthy American called on the
proprietor and signified his desire to
sleep if it could be managed, in the same
apartments, the same bed, and if posi-
BILE, the same bed clothes, as those which
had held the sacred person of her mai
esty before they had been sent to the
wash. Money was no object to him.
What would it cost?
The hotel proprietor was equal to the
occasion. He thought it could be ar
ranged for $50. A bargain was struck
on these terms. The millionaire duly
arrived, and retired to the royal couch.
No doubt he thoroughly enjoyed his
nights rest, and the prospect of subse-
quently electrifying his friends with the
story of his regal experience. His pleas
ure must have been somewhat marred
when he discovered later on that her
Britannia majesty always travelled with
her own bed and bedding.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-09


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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-09

Poor Have the Advantape. -
The average age # death OF working
men in East London is about 20, where
as in the well-to-do districts of West
London 1t is about 55. 5sss;s
Big yaccinntion Party.
Seven million persons in India are to
be vaccinated with plague serum.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-09

Biggest Raisers Of Hops.
The United States now produces
more hops than any other country
OF the worlds crop of 1,76O,0OO hun,
dredweight, the United States furnish
es 100000 hundredwcight
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-09

Insurance Slot Machines.
London has accident insurance slot
machines. The device defies fraud and
has the appearance of clock.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-09

Dear Guardian: I am surprised at
the charge and arrest you mention, the
particulars Of which my sister wrote
me yesterday. There is no real ground
for the accusation, and have written
to Rufus assuring him Of my mistaken
confidence in his integrity. Pardon me,
but fear prejudice has tendency to
blind you as to his worth. Thanks, am
improving.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-17
HIGH CHANCELLOR
WINS HANDICAP
Cloudy Weather and Rain Mark
Opening Day at the Ben
ning's Track.
lBy Associated Press.l

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16.-Cloudy wealth
or. which subsequently, developed rain.
marked the opening Of the local Jockey
added starter, won the Columbia handi-
ard Castallan Until he went into the
stretch and then drawing away.
The Bladensburg steeplechase went to
lmperiallst. who with Mcmillan made all
the running Summaries:
First race-selling, 8 year olds and up.
six and half furlongs-F'ust!an Is to
first. King Pepper u. to y second, Rcd
Damsel 90 to y third. Time, 1:2s 30.
Second race-Maiden two year olds, fiye
rurIongs-Alforten Is to y first. Lady
Mirthful ilb to u second. Red Man
e to II third. Time, 1908 80.
Third notwithstanding steeplechase
handicap. year olds and upward. about
two and a half miles-ImperIalist Is tod
first Mcmillan "a to y second. Gypsio
40 to u third. Time. 6:l4 20.
Fourth race-Columbin handicap three
year olds and upward, seven furlongs
Columbia co,,rse-High ClMncnllur G. to D
,!rst. Castalan l6 to 81 second. Elsie L..
n to p third. Time, 1923.
Fifth racc-two year olds, six and q
half furlongs, Columbia course-OrtWells
az TO b first. Lord Ct the Valley 6 to ID
second. Champlain e to u third. Time,
Sixth race-selling, three year olds
and up, one mile. Columbia course.-April
Showers e to j first, The Guardsman
Is to y second, Demurrer 6 to u third
Time l,4l 2b.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-17
MINISTER'S
LIFE ENDED
that he found it impracticable to continue
to preach regularly.
Continued from First Page.)

that he found it impracticable to continue
to preach regularly.
AN ACTIVE CHURCH MAN.
Though a frail man. Mr.. Abraham was
an active and energetic church worker.
Soon after going to Columbus, s. c.. to
live he organized Sunday-school, which
developed into the Second Church, and
he preached regularly there until tho
church was. in position to call pastor.
Coming to Richmond he first Joined Grace
Street and later transferred his mem
bership to Emmanuel. where his wise
counsel and consecrated labors have con-
tributed in large measure to the growth
Of that now vigorous and prosperous
church. He taught In the Sunday-school.
was a member Of the Building Committee.
and Is ,enshrined In the hearts OF his
brethren. He was an earnest Christian
and consecrated worker.
Mr.. Abraham had been married twice.
His first wife, who died some years ago.
was a daughter of Rev. DR.. John A..
Broadus, Of beloved memory. and a sister
OF Mrs. S. G. Mitchell. of Richmond COLI
lege His second wife, who was Miss
Christian. Of Buckingham. survives him.
He leaves two children, Mr. John Abra-
ham. who is associated with the Rich
mond Transfer Company, and Annie
Louise, q. little girl. His devoted mother.
Mrs. Sallie A. Abraham. to whom he had
been such a comic also survives.
BURIAL IN STAUNTON.
Tho funeral will take place from the
residence, No. $40 North Eighth Street.
Wednesday morning at $3.50 o'clock. and
the remains will be taken to Staunton
on the 1910 train for interment in the
family section where the father and a
little son OF the deceased are buried.
The service will be conducted by Rev. D.
A. solly. assisted by Rev. Dr., ". r. T..
Church will act as pall-bearers.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-17
Mr., Keezell Unterrihed.

State Senator George 3. Keezell, who
has been detained at his home In Rock
ingham since tho legislative session be-
gan, arrived In the city last night. and
was the subject of congratulations by
lis fcllow-membcrs and friends In this
city
There never was any doubt in my mind
that ! was not going to he re-elccted,"
said the Senator, You boys tried TO
create tho Impression that WAS going
10 be defeated, but never had any real
fears on that score. There was nothing
in my record on which ! could he at
tackled. Tho only thing any ono got
after me about was as to my vote on
the Mann bill, and those We're not no
numerous as to make my reelection IN
certain"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-17
JUST COMPLETED
A LARGE CONTRACT II !! !.
Booth Brothers Papered tn
Chesterfield Apartment House
From Ton TO Bottom.

The Booth Brothers-Aiessrs. John G.
and Charles T. Booth-paper hangers,
dealers in wallpaper and N,ouldlnBs, OF
No. 2l8 North Third Street. have just
completed contract, OF which they
may well be proud.
This we'll known firm. since the 1lst
of September. has papered the walls OF
on West F'ranklin, from the ceiling OF
the ton floor to the basement. The
undertaking was a great one, such as
would test the ability OF wallpaper deal
ers and hangers at every possible point
An enormous quantity Of paper had 70
be supplied. The stock from which the
selections had to DO made must be most
ample and varied, In quality and design.
Every lessee OF an apartment. whether
OF the smallest or the largest, had the
privilege OF selecting the design and
color. The Booth Brothers had. there
fore. to have almost every possible va
riety to suit SO many tastes, all dainty
and cultivated-some doubtless. fastidi-
Gus. They had to supply many varieties
Of tiling paper for bathrooms. good
grade for bed chambers, and the hand
soonest Imported article for drawing
rooms and "dens." Thus overy possible,
high grade paper had to DO supplied.
Then the paper had to be put on the
walls with great skill in very brief
time. compared with the enormity OF the
contract Messrs. Booth took pick
of Richmond hangers and brought ex-
perts here from New York. Philadelphia
and Washington. Since the latter part
of September, besides supplying many
other customers promptly, they have
f-,--t-.nA md put ,inon the walls of the
Chesterfield no less than $500 rolls.
There are four square Nrds In every
roll, so the rolls become 5000 square
yards, 10000 square feet. or consd-
erably moro than quarter Of million.
When It Is remembered that this work.
much OF It, at least-had to be done
with greatest care because OF the fine
quality of the paper and because the
firm has reputation 20 live UP to for
fine work, the promptness with which
the contract was accomplished Is aston
ishing,
The interior of the Chesterfield Inn
presses one with Its beauty, as the exte-
roir gives a conception Of the massive,
The public hall. which one enters from
Franklln Street. is particularly hand
some. The paper is imported two
tone of the best quality the coloring
maroon and yellow. The ladies' recep--
ton room Is handsomely papered. not
only so, but a. daintier coloring could not
possibly have been chosen The color
scheme Of the cafe Is green and white,
and a beautiful room the paperhangers
have left it. The building has two hum
dred and flfty-three rooms IN IT. besides
fifty-eight bath rooms. The work on
all is apparently without flaw. Wills
an endless variety in color and design.
It is great compliment to Messrs,
Booth that. despite the many who came
to select paper, all found just what
they wanted The Chesterfield has the
distinction Of having upon Its walls paper
that cost not less than IS or $3.50 ron,
The splendid work on the Chesterllela
will doubtless win many new friends
for the Booth Brothers.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-17
Operated on Quickly.

MI. Richard Moore, son OF Mr.. j. .
Moore. and ono OF the 'best-known OF
the younger men Of Richmond. on Sunday
underwent successful operation Tor ap-
pendicitis, at the st. Luke's hospital. He
Is now doing as nicely as could be ex,
pected, but naturally It Will be several
weeks before the incision heals. WINE
the young man had been complaining ~
not develop sufficiently to warrant an
operatton until about II A, NJ. Sunday.
a nhysician was summoned and easily
diagnosed tho case. Mr. Moore was taken
Mt once to the hospital and the operation
begun, completed and the patient had
recovered from the effects Of the anaes-
thetic by 4 p. NJ. The surgeons found
that the appendix had burst and that the
operation was performed none too soon.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-17
For School Building.

Tho City Attorney was present and sug-
gested some minor amendments to the
ordinance conforming to the Constitution
in relation to the payment Of tho cost OF
improvements to property where the cost
lis to be divided between tho owners and
the oity, and 1t was adopted.
A resolution was adopted approprlating
s1,4o0 to defray the expenses incident to
the new registration recently held. and
many other resolutions relating to the
refunding OF taxes, &C.. were agreed to.
There was a resolution reported from
the Finance Committee and agreed to,
appropriating $4,000 for school building
In the East End. Mr.. Whlttet offered a
resolution, which was referred, calling
upon the General Assembly to amend the
charter so as to regulate the sinking
fund on the lines offered by Captain Nc
Carthy. City Accountant. Mr.. Gunst Of
fered a resolution. which was also re-
ferred. appropriating 5000 for coal to be
distributed among the poor OF the city.
Mr.. Gilmer nominated Mr.. r. 7. Davis
to I'LL the vacancy In the Board from Lee
Ward occasioned by the resignation Of
Mr.. James r. Sheppard, and he was
elected.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-17
CHICAGO STRIKE SEEMS
MUCH NEARER AN END


CHICAGO, Nov. 16.-Encouraged by the
successful operation Of a regular service
on the Wentworth Avenue line. the man
agement of the Chicago city railway an
nounced tonight that an effort would be
made tomorrow to resume traffic on the
Cottage Grove Avenue line. The intention
is to start ten trains early In the morn
ing, and unless too much oppos1son Is
met with the service will be gradually ex-
tended later In the day. Five hundred po-
licemen will be added tomorrow to the
number already detailed to guard the
property of the company. Screens have
been provided for the grip cars to shield
the grpmen, and the trains Will be run
at high rate of speed, in an effort to
prevent crowds from backing the tracks.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-17
.MR.M. .SEAY
IS ALL SAFE
City Attorney Says He is Legally
a Member of the
Board.
C. AND o. TAX ORDINANCE
1t is Adopted With Only One
Vote in the Neg
ative.
C. AND o. TAX ORDINANCE

The Board OF Aldermen held a meeting
last night and disposed of a large amount
Of business, the most interesting matter
disposed of being tho adoption OF the reso-
luton annullIng the tax agreement be-
tween the city and the Chesapeake and
Ohio Railroad. and instructing the COM
missioner of revenue to list all the prop
erty of the company hero for taxation
at the regular rate.
An opinion from the City Attorney was
read, setting forth that Mr.. M. FIJI Seay
was entitled to his seat In the body from
Clay Ward, and that his recent election
did not fall within the constitutional lnhl-
btion on the subject.
Mr.. r. T. Davis was elected to seat
In the Board to fill the vacancy occa.
stoned by the resignation Of Mr.. James
r. Sheppard. and many resolutions OF
more or less Importance were agreed to-
Mr.. Seay All Right.
The meeting was called TO eader at
o'clock by President Turpin. and the
clerk read lengthy opinion Of the City
Attorney in which tho latter contcnded
that Mr.. NJ. FIJI. seay is legally and prop
erly member of the Board from Clay
Ward, the constitutional inhibition against
tho election OF members or ex-members
to positions in the gift of the Council
until twelve months have elapsed. not af-
fectng Mr.. seay, for the reason that he
was not legally member when his seat
was vacated on account Of holding
Federal office.
The opinion sets forth the view that
Mr. seay was only dc facto member of
the Board during his incumbency In the
Federal Office and that more than year
had elapsed between tho time he had
served legally and that of his election
some months ago.
The resolution repeating the agreement
heretofore existing between the chesa-
peake and Ohio Railroad and the city. by
which the former was allowed to pay
lump sum Of $4,000 per year in lieu OF all
taxes, and directing the commissioners OF
the revenue to proceed to assess all the
property of tho company taxable in this
city In like manner, as that OF other per-
sons and corporations was adopted-ayes.
Is; noes. /.
Mr.. Beck alone voted in the negative.
He declared that he did not desire to drive
the Chesapeake and Ohio from Richmond.
and tho chairman CHr. furpin) declared
that 1t would be shame not to adopt the
resolution.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-17
Had a Great Trip.

Mr.. C. H. Bosley, the popular district
pa ssenger gent OF the Norfolk and West
ern Railway. and Captain G, w, West
same capacity OF the Southern Railway.
returned to the city yesterday after an
absence OF ten days spent In attending
the annual convention OF the American
Association of Travelling Passenger
Agents. held In New Orleans. the city
of tho crescent, the Creole and the car
riyal. Tho Richmond representatives at
this great gathering of railway men came
Rack enthusiastic over their trip and
their entertainment In the picturesque
Southern metropolis.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-17
RUSSIA HURRlEs
TROOPS TO FAR EAST
INV Aa.ociated press.l

tBy Associated Press)
MOSCOW, Nov. 16.-The Russian mill
tary reoccupation Of nIukden. Manchu-
ria. has caused tension and has aroused
such an aggressive attitude on the part
OF China that the continued dispatch Of
troops to the far East is now said to be
directed against China, despite the pacific
turn of the Russo-Japanese dispute.
Troops totalling $4,000 were ordered to
the far East when hostllities appeared
Imminent, and they are being continually
drafted from the government Of Moscow
and the nine surrounding provinces. With
the troops already In the far East they
will give Russia an overwhelming force
with which to overawe China.