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The Meeker herald., 1903-05-16
LAWYER WON HIS BET.
Bright Thought Gave Him the Best OF
the Situation,


Bright Thought Gave Him the Best Of
the Situation.
Justice F. E. Duncan of Des Moines.
Iowa, gained some experience and in
cidentally lost 81 to prominent Grim
inal lawyer recently. The lawyer
dropped into the justice court one day.
Are you ready to take up the Ada
Hazlewood case?" asked the court.
Didn't know 1t was set for to-day"
replied the attorney. Thought 1t was
down for tomorrow"
mo. 1t was set for to-day. and the
witnesses are here"
We'll, let's put 1t of until to-mor-
row; we are not ready" pleaded the
lawyer
Cant do that" ruled the court.
WEN take the states testimony to-
day. and you can put your witnesses
on tomorrow"
But don't want to do that"
We'll, you'll have to do It,"
"Bet you dollar you don't take tho
states testimony" said the lawyer.
Guess we will II say 3d."
"Is the bet still good?"
Eyes, III take it"
And the money was put up.
THE witnesses for the state in the
case against Ada Hazlewood will rise
and be sworn" ordered the court.
mo, you don't" retorted the lawyer.
I'VE waive examination and will go to
the grand jury. Give me the two dol
lars
And the court turned over the
money.-The Green Bag,
The Meeker herald., 1903-05-16

The attorney general of New Jersey
has been fined for running his auto
mobile too fast. The people of New
Jersey must be taking their laws seri-
ously this spring.
The Meeker herald., 1903-05-16

There is absolutely no truth in the
story that Harry Lehr barked like
dog on his way home from the Van
derbilt wedding. He may have barked
like puppy, but not like dog.
The Meeker herald., 1903-05-16

They have discovered George
Washington's little hatchet. and II
cannot tell a lie, for didn't Parsor
Weems invent 1t?
The Meeker herald., 1903-05-16

Because New York policeman
could not show that he had a bank
account he was declared insane. This
may be called prima facie evidence
in New York.
The Meeker herald., 1903-05-16

A New York goat ate Its owners
macintosh and $50 in bills which
were in the pockets. Moral: Don't
leave money In your macintosh.
The Meeker herald., 1903-05-16

The new Shamrock's spinnaker
hoists 140 feet, is IS feet across the
foot and is exceptionally full. There
must be cloth enough in 1t to make
canvas trousers for whole orphan
asylum full of boys.
The Meeker herald., 1903-05-16

The Economics, community OF
ceIibates who once nourished near
Pittsburg. have died OF or deserted
until only half a dozen are left, and
they have Just sold out and retired
from business. It's pretty hard to keep
any community up to the standard ON
ceubacy.
The Meeker herald., 1903-05-16

The larger the wheat crop the hap
pier the railroads. The smaller the
wheat crop the happier the operators
who wish to corner 1t. The consumer
as usual, has the privilege of paying
in either event.
The Meeker herald., 1903-05-16

A beautiful girl has married titled
Englishman who had to go to the
workhouse because of his poverty.
The wonderful thing about the case is
that she isn't an American heiress.
The Meeker herald., 1903-05-16

A bald-headed mems club has been
formed in Cleveland. Isn't 1t about
time for the people who wear glass
eyes to get together?
The Meeker herald., 1903-05-16

Thieves stole a statue weighing a
ton from a Chicago Office building.
They probably concluded that the
building was old and not worth TAX
ing.
The Meeker herald., 1903-05-16

DR.. Cyrus Edison says that grip is
caught through kissing. And yet a
kiss has caused many a man to lose
his grip.
The Meeker herald., 1903-05-16

Rockefeller is now troubled with In
somnia as well as dyspepsia. What's
the use OF being multi-millionaire II
you must have sleepless sleeps and
eatless meals?
The Meeker herald., 1903-05-16

Betting on horse races is fascinat-
ing sport. and when conducted through
race betting firms the opportunity to
lose money is quite as good as II the
customer were present In the pool
ring.
The Meeker herald., 1903-05-16

A clergyman in New York announc-
es that he will write no more Sun
day sermons for the papers Of that
city. Perhaps they have stopped ask
ing him.
The Meeker herald., 1903-05-16

Count Robert de Montesquiou is say
ing uncomplimentary things about
Americans since his return to that
dear Paris. This is unkind OF the
count. Didn't he find the people smil-
ing wherever he went over here?
The Meeker herald., 1903-05-16

In the 10 years ending with 1901
the worlds production OF gold was
4.s05 tons. worth 32,291 .4OO,51O. Even
Mr.. Rockefeller isn't rich enough to
corner the gold market yet.
The Meeker herald., 1903-05-16
coll.o.. of Denver Building.

Denver, May 9.-One woman is
dead, man is missing and probably
dead. and several persons were in
jured as a result of the collapse of
the building at Nos. 1510-12-14 Lari-
mer street. little before 8 O'Clock
last night. Firemen and policemen
dug in the ruins all night, as several
persons were not accounted for and it
was feared had gone down with the
building.
Michaelson Brothers occupied the
ground floor OF the building with a
large stock of furnishing goods.
Above were rooms, in many Of which
was valuable furniture and other per-
sonal property. All will be total
loss. The financial loss is estimated
at 100000.
The building was undergoing repairs
which contemplated alterations to the
front. For this reason the front was
temporarily supported by heavy tim
the collapse was the pushing over Of
the old walls by the heavy supports.
The contractor and others had said
that the work was being properly done
and the building perfectly safe.
Following are the dead and injured:
MRS. THOMAS M'KERNAN. died
at Emergency hospital from injuries.
George Hayes, iron moulder. recent
ly from Pueblo; body thought to be
in ruins.
f. f. Doan Of Florence. oil man.
compound fracture of right leg and
scalp wounds; will recover.
Thomas McKernan. iron moulder.
living In the upper story; scalp
wounds and bruises; not serious.
George Heberlin. oil man, scalp
wounds and bruises: not serious.
8. N. Sorenson. clerk in store, cuts
on hanSs and head and bruises; not
serious,
The Meeker herald., 1903-05-16

The Mad Mullah's mother is sought.
Now II they could catch his mother
in-law. perhaps he'd quiet down and
live In peace.
The Meeker herald., 1903-05-16

1t is a wonder the people OF Den
mark have never risen In their wrath
and thrown vegetables and things at
the stage Dane.
The Meeker herald., 1903-05-16

Springfield. Mass, has millioAaire
who works as day laborer. But
he is probably doing 1t for fun. and
not because he is afraid of losing his
job II should rest up a bit.
The Meeker herald., 1903-05-16

The Missouri man who has been
working for twelve years on q crazy
quilt must have a mind Of that pat
tern.
The Meeker herald., 1903-05-16

The ex-Crown Prince Of Saxony and
her former husband have made up and
will be married again for The sake
of the dynasty" That dynasty must
be pretty hard up for material.
The Meeker herald., 1903-05-16

There is another crisis in the Bal
kans. 1t is the fourth that has come
along since a week ago Friday.
The Meeker herald., 1903-05-16

With racing and baseball In full
bloom spring might as well settle
down to business herself.
The Meeker herald., 1903-05-16

The Vanderbilt Nelson merger goes
into effect under the most fattering
auspices.
The Meeker herald., 1903-05-16

The latest physiognomical wrinkle
II the alum face.
The Meeker herald., 1903-05-16

Is Wisdom wise when 1t goes to the
revels of Folly? II so. 1t is foolish.
The Meeker herald., 1903-05-16
~ EXECU1VEJ LEAE

Washington. D. c., May 9.-Inspector
General s. G. Mills, who was detailed
by the secretary of war to investigate
the alleged interview with Gen. Frank
D. Baldwin. published In the Denver
Post April 18th, and in the Denver
News April 14th, to-day submitted his
report, which ia endorsed by Secre-
tary Root.
In the report. which Is comprehen-
sive, General Mills states that Walter
Hurt, a reporter for the Post. testified
under oath that he interviewed Cen
eral Baldwin in the Albany hotel lobby
about $3.50 a. m. April 18th. The tes-
timony of Lieut.. H. A. Drum, Manager
Tanning, Head Porter Frye and Din
ing Room Man Schultze Of the Albany
hotel, agrees that General Baldwin and
Lieutenant Drum, shortly after a. m.
came to breakfast and left the hotel
for army headquarters, reaching there.
according to the testimony of head
quarters clerks. before $3.50 a. m. Es-
tablished facts show that there was no
interview by General Baldwin with
any one at the time claimed by Hurt.
The afternoon Of April 18th General
Baldwin was interviewed by Mr.. AL
drich of the Republican and Mr.. Her
rick of the News and stated that Fill
pinos would make excellent soldiers
under proper training. Summing up
the newspaper quotations of General
Baldwin in the interview the night of
April 18th. the two April 18th and
one April 18th. he spoke highly OF the
Filipinos. These interviews are all
well established and the reporters still
retain their notes.
On the other hand, there is an al
legged interview the morning of April
18th. which Reporter Hurt states he
had, but which neither General Bald
win nor Lieutenant Drum remembers.
and which none of the hotel people
saw.
After q full examination. General
Mills states that he is convinced that
no such interview as described by Hurt
took place. and that the interview is
fake pure and simple. He added:
1.-THE Denver Post is a sensational pa
per, said to be given to scare heads,
red type, full page charges one day and
obscure. small paragraphs of denial
later on.
"As to the article in the News Of
April 14th. I am convinced 1t was not
the result of an interview with General
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-13
|. NEWSPAPER MAN
4. GETS INJUNCTION Y. I |. ]. N
Mr.. Haislip Brings Proceed 'li9';t'
ings Against staunton7
News to Retain Job.

An interesting case Is reported from
stauntoh, wherein relief Is sought
through injunction by an employe Of O
,newspa per in that city. Mr., r. D, HAS
lip. for years editor Of the Staunton
News, but 5,nors recently with the Nor
folk Virginian- Pilot, not long ago &c
cepted position with the Staunton
News, now owned by Mr.. Smythe and
others According to the story. the con.
tract between employer and employe had
not been signed, when for some reason,
disagreement arose and Mr.. tialsllp
was notified that he was not longer
needed, He thereupon applied for an
Injunction restraining Mr. Slnythe from
interfering with him In tho discharge o.
his duties In connection with the paper.
He Retained as his counsel Mr.. a. Caper-
ton Braxton,S one OF the best known law
yers in the State. Mr. William A. Pratt
represents the newspaper. 4{ I, <,
A temporary Injunction was granted
by Judge Henry W. Holt. OF the Corpo-
ration Court, Judge Letcher. Of the Cir
cult Court, being absent from the city
THE hearing on the question OF per.
petuatng the injunction Will come . w
In a few days. This Is one OF the first
instances wherein injunction has been
resorted to In the enforcement OF con,
tract for employment. Mr.. Hatslip, II
Is understood, claims he has q contract
with the owners OF the paper. While the
owners hold the contrary. The merlts
OF the case are not fully known, All the
parties to the action are well known. Z
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-13
TO HAVE SMOKER
in CLAY WARD

Tho CLAY Ward Act!ves held sparsely
attended meeting last night. at Belv!aeSee
Hail and after electing officers ZOE. LIE LnS
ens,ins wear, decided to have snofn
naxt Saturday night. at when !lsntt ,tch
freshments will be served, ana 70 "t i''l'
ali the candidates Will be lnVltea. ..,.>3 ,or
The committee appointed 70 agssnsHT II.
the smoker Is composed OF , MSss! g rSoot
y pu I Carlton and Joseph Firth. The toit
lowing officers were reelected "s ~"
oP P9p'esident D. W. Miner; frst vtce-pres!-
dent, Charles i. Phillips; second vice.
president D. j. Craddock; see en, aey
rea Mt -nt-arms, n. NJ, Parker. - eor
2 The following gentlemen appneo iof
membership " the !, Slue Sox ~. W, callus
ah Tre q, m; jacob JACOB made his annual re-
mort, which was LOST satista9tory one me-
and there was right much 1a'k 1op wv
nvood Of the ORDER
fTha chair announced the appoihlWeIt
OF the Following members OF me "a.
V'WSSsy 4. cirenshaw. II. L, Garter, D, 3,
cradidock and r. b, Walton. 80.
Tr. j. p, petts Offered a res2 2N
which was adopted. calling on al demo-
five from each precinct in the ward. was
Amounted to canvass In the interest OF
| a full registration, tar,,
Mr.. Page, who was re-electen sec. neit !
| Inst night, has served In this cnpaeity
For FOR six years and Is q most efficient Of
| ficer. ,,o,n made ia revive
| interest in the club. and It Is likely ll'uI
| they will be successful.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-13
OBITUARY,
Rev, John T. Moore.

Especial to The Times-Dispatch)
wakefield. VA, September t2.-
Rev, John II, Moore, a member of the
Virginia Conference, Methodist Episcopal
Church, South. died OF consumption at his
homo In Wakefield. Va. on Saturday
night, September 9th,
He retired from The active ministry fou,
years ago on account OF III health. He
had the esteem Of those who knew HIN
best, as man Of the highest Christian
character scrupulously faithful In all the
details OF ministerial work,
Mrs. Martha M, Frayser.
Especial to The Times-Dlspatch)
BALLSYILLE, VA. September r.
Mrs. Martha M. Frayser died early thls
morning at tha residence OF h1r son-in-
law, Milton MLaur!ne, In her e!ghusth
year. ia
She was widely known. and a LADY Of
high Christian character, She was a Miss
Hobson, Of the we'll known family Of
that name of this county,
Four children and a large number Of
grand children survive her. Mrs. M'Laur.
Inc OF this place; Mrs. George
M'Laurine. OF Washington; Mrs., Crowder
and T.. B. Frayser. Of Richmond, Va, are
her living children.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-13
mr.. fLlPPE B, WON. I.
THE HUNTERS MEDAL N i \
Did Some Good Shooting al
the East End Gun
Clubs Meet.

The attendance Of the shooters at tho
East End Gun Club. yesterday was very
materially out down by number OF It's =
members attending tho Albemarle sho e''''
It was announced that Mr.. d. H. . sto2rl,
Of the Peters Cartridge Co., J. Mowen
Hawbems, Of winchester Repeating Arms MS
CO.. and Luther squler, Of Dupont poWcer
CO., ali exports. would be present to d en-
onstrate the merits Of their respective
goods. This lessened the clubs attend
ai1ce. Il
81 Il. FlIppen seemed to have his shoot
ing clothes on and won the Hunter Arms
CO, medal and the weekly.
This seems his luckyiweek rs he is now
wearing three medals, the above two ana
tho Harris Flippen Co. medal
This Is the monthly medal, and Will be
again contested for on the 2Gth OF this
month, at which time the winner Will
wear same until the opening shoot next
spring
In addition to this shoot, the manage.
nent Is trying to arrnngo rs target race
between some Of the cracks Of other clubs
for purse to be named later.
twenty-five targets In each event.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-13
Rel>yl;ous Se,vlices.

Rev. Philip johnson, o. bethany Col
ege, West Virginia, will preach at the
Seventh Street Christian Church to-day.
The committee OF the church has been
working very quietly, but very diligently,
to get a pastor Of this church to begin
work early In tho fall. It cannot be
learned positively, but 1t would not sur
prise many II Rev. Mr. johnson IS not the
selection of the committee, and that ne
is here looking over the field.
The congregation Of the Third CHRISTIAN
Church will have the opportunity to-day
of hearing its former pastor, Rev. S. f.
Maxwell now OF Georgia. Mr.. Maxwell
will preach at the Third Church. morning
and evening to-day, and on next FRIDAY
evening will lecture on 'Humbugs." since
being away from Richmond Mr., Maxwell
has not been idle. He has bullt at Val.
dosta Ga, church costing $1,000 and
has written n book now In Its second
edition, entitled "Unaeen Forces and How
to Use Them" While here Mr.. Maxwell
ID the guest of Mr., Herbert Ware, NO.
GIG North Twenty-seyenth Street.
Rev. B. Fl, Melton Of the Marsh>ll
Street Christian Church, Will preach as
usual to-day At the West End CHRISTIAN
Church the pastor, Rev. Henry Pearce
Atkins, will conduct both services to-day
"After Death-What?" Will DO the theme
for the morning service, and at, nlsht MS
subject will be- According to the scrip
lures"
Rev. DR.. Henry =, Johnson WIN discuss
"Faith In Relation to Spiritual ltite, az
II O'Clock to-day. and "Praylns Tor a
Revival" at o'clock,
DR. w, IT .Whitsltt will preach at me
Leigh Street Baptist Church at hotf
services today The pastor IS expected
back by next Sunday.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-13
ALBEMARLE CLUB
The Shoot Of Yesterday One Of the
Most Interesting Yet. X

The Shoot Of Yesterday One Of the
Most Interesting Yet.
The gun shoot Of the Albemarle Gun
Club on yesterday afternoon was the
most interesting one that has taken place
on their grounds during the season. a
very large number of visitors were pres
ent, among them being several ladies',
There were visiting shooters present from
Lynchburg and 4.oAnoke and also from
the local gun clubs Of this city y
The shooting OF tho visitors was espe-
c.ally good and elected much comment,
The shooting began at 8 o'clock and those
participating In the sport were forced to
stop on account Of darkness. Mr.. ALBERT
Boschen was high gun Of the Albemarle
Club, breaking sixteen pigeons out or
twenty-five, lie captured tho medal. Mr..
Calvin Farmer came second with fifteen,
while Messrs, Otis Thompson, and Doy
Cary, received fourteen each, thereby tie
ing for third place. The total score of
the gun club Is as follows:
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-13
PEOPLE DON'T LIKE THE
VIVA VOCE FEATURE

Mr.. s. NJ. Donald. OF Augusta county,
sergeant att OF the Senate of Viz
gin!a, who is In the city, stated last
night that tho Republican opposition 70
the reelection of Messrs J. W Church-
man and s!las Fl. Walker. Democratic
candidates for the House IN that county
is not formidable, and that both gentle
men would be returned.
Asked as TO the working of the primary
plan In the county and how the people
liked the new party law. Mr.. Donald
said that the only fault found With the
plan was the viva voce feature, Other
wise the plan Of nominating BY primaries
was very satisfactory.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-13
BAR "a v |, ! |; ! TO |
NOMINATE JUDGE j. . i,
Successor to Judge Minor ! Is
to Be Selected Next
Tuesday.

4 The Bar Of the city OF Richmond VIII
meet On tuesday, september 18th. In tho
hall Of tho Chamber Of Corntnsres' TO
recommend successor to the late judge
Ea q. Minor as Judge Of the Law and nd
Equity Court Judge Lunsford I, Lewis
has been selected to preside. Two SEQ
retaries are to be named, one to repre-
sent eaoh candidate The voting Will
be viva vooo, proxies barred. Every
licensed white lawyer having law Of
ace in this city Is eligible to particl-
pate.
4 There are but two persons prominently
mentioned as likely to be endorsed ~
the Bar. They ore Judge John Fl. In
gram, Of the Corporation Court Of Man
chester, and Mr.. william, Monoure, OF
the city Bar. The friends Of both gem
tlemen have been energetic IN urging
the merits OF their man, and both are
hopeful OF success. Friends Of Judge
Ingram confidently claim for him enough
votes to assure him the nomination OF
the Bar. This Will be equivalent to ap'
polntmcnt, tho Governor. according to
precedent. naming the man recommend
ed by the Bar.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-13
RAN SPECIAL TRAIN
Chesapeake and Ohio Carried Number
Of People TO Launching.


Tho Chesapeake and Ohio Railway yes
terday ran a special train to Newport
News for the convenience Of those In this
city and vicinity dcsAIng to attend the
launching OF the cruiser Maryland at the
yards Of the Newport News shipbullding
and Dry Dock Comltlny.
down by the special train, including the
Governor and sevonI members Of his
staff, and many otlH' prominent vlr-
riniang. Senator Thomas 8. Martin, Col
onel Joseph Button and many others went
down by the regular train. serseant-at-
Arms s. M. Donald. OF the state SeAate'
was among those who went down on the
special.
tho train returning, leaving NEWPORT
News at Z P. NJ. and arriving hero be-
fore 8 o'clock. The day was almost an
ideal one for such an outing and tho
trip was greatly enjoyed. Senator Mar
tin did not return to the city last night.
but will pass through to-day on bis way
to his home at scottsyIle.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-13
SHIPPED PAPER BAGS
QUITO SAN FRANCISCO

The wortendyke Manufacturing Com
pdny OF this city makers Of paper bags,
toilet paper and paper Irvine at their
plant at the foot Of thirteenth Street j.
extending the scope Of It's operations, and
has just made large transcontinental
shipment. A full carload OF paper ba 81
manufactured in this city, were yesterday
shipped via the chesapeake and Ohio
Railway consigned to zelierbach and Cog
Sun francisco. Cal. This is a fine record
for this industry, showing that y can
compete successfully with the largest
manufacturers In the country. Mr..
Thomas T.. Jefrries, Of this city. Is presl-
dent Of the company, and Mr.. IEws G..
Chelf is secretary and treasurer II Is a
young industry that Is fast growing In
i'm nnrta nee. .aa..l..l
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-13
J, POWELL ROYAL
is NOMINATED
tspec,al 10 The Tlmes-p lspateh,)

Especial to The Tlmes-p,,sSpA!sh ",
. TAzEWEIL. VA. Sept, 4aT'o"" w,
former Republican, Convention having de-
clined the nomination, the convention
again assembled to-daS at Hioh,anr,
lawyer OF this place. was nominated by
acclamaIon as the Republican eanaaaa.e
FOR the House OF Delegates g rep'es'h'
Tazewell and Buchanan coun!ep.
Royal is a Richmond poy ann was
taken by late Hon, William Y, ~ Us t "a,
whsn ten years OF age ana Was Ds "''''
ra!ted and educated Z, ..a5, ~, ~
the contest viii he close between Royal
and Payne, the Democratic candlaate'
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-13
GAVE CARBOLlC ACID
IN THE BEER GLASS

Mary Mosby. OF No. lo7 North Seven
+eenth street, now lies at the City HospI-
tai In critical condition, and Laura
Jones another negress, Is In custody on
the charge Of attempted lmu:.rr by car
bolic acid poison. The Jones woman in
vited Mary Mostly to have a glass Of
beer, and the latter accepted The beer
was ,loaded" with carbolic acid. The
Moshy wo,nan's condition Is very grave
DR.. syce in charge OF the ambulance
was called to attend her.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-13
OLD DOMINION BREWING
CO.CHARTEREDl IN JERSEY
Especial 10 The Times -pispatch.)

Especial to The Times ispatch.}
TRENTON, n, IT,, September Ia
Among the companies incorporated here
to-day was the Old Dominion Brewing
Company. The principal office will be
located at No. 10 Exchange Place, Jer-.
sey CITY. The object OF the company ~
the manufacture OF beer. etc. It VIII be,
capitalized at 100000. The names of the
corporators nre Fritz Goets. Chicago;
Ebenezer c. Hay. Newark. n. j., West
Richardson and Theodore Relnscke, OF
Newport News and Edward ]. Smith,
st. James Building, New York city