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resort. Aside from business, Mr.. Tae
CART has always been more or less &C
tive in politics, having first become
conspicuous as q democratic campaign
er in 1886 in Marion county, Ind,
when he was elected to the office of
auditor of the county, the first public
Office he ever held.
Four years later he was reelected
auditor of Marion county. So popular
was he while in Office, and so skilled
in political maneuvers in bringing out
the full democratic vote on election
day, he was elected chairman of tho
democratic state committee Of Indiana
in 1892, and served two years.
He has been district chairman OF the
Seventh congressional district OF In
diana since 1892, as we'll as member of
the democratic national committee
from that state.
Mr.. Taggart is an Irishman. He
came to this country with his parents
while lad and settled with them at
Xenia, O. Subsequently the family
removed to Garrett, Ind, and in 1877
young Taggart took up the hotel bust
ness in Indianapolis.
He is a man q medium build and
pleasing address and makes friends
readily in whatever company he may
be thrown. In politics as in business
he has always been sagacious and
conservative, though in heated cam
paigns he has been most aggressive
captain of the forces he rallied.
Possessed of exceptional powers at
entertaining, he is always surrounded
by a group of interested spectators in
the hotel Hobbies and other public
places. OF course, he is best known
for having been mayor of Indianapolis,
which Office he held from 1895 to 1901,
but he Is likewise conspicuous for the
part he has taken in the councils of
the democratic national committee.
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Dogs SPIRIT TALKS.
RIDER HAGdARD4 HAS PUZZLE
FOR PSYCHIC SCIENTISTS.
Famous Author Relates Story Of Re-
markable Dream That Told Him
His Canine Pet Lay .Dy- q.
.,' ing in q Ditch.
London (Eng.) Special.

~. -. London (Eng) Special
A remarkable story of his dog, Bob.
is told in q letter to the Times by H.
Rider Haggard, the novelist. Bob has
been killed by railway train, and
Mr.. Haggard has had dream which
he considers was caused by telepathic
communication from the dog, which
sought to call his attention to its
plight. Mr.. Haggard tells the story
of his dream as follows:
=. ION the night of Saturday, July 9,
I went to oed about 1880, and suffered
from what l took to be nightmare.
l was awakened by my wife's voice
calling to me from her own bed upon
the other side of the room. AS l
awoke the nightmare itself, which had
been long and vivid, faded from my
brain.
p "All could remember of it was a
desperate and terrified struggling for
life such as the act of drowning prob
ably would involve, but between the
time that heard my wife's voice and
the time that my consciousness an
swered to it, or so it seemed to me,
had another dream.
Fl dreamed that black retriever
dog, a most amiable and intelligent
beast named Bob, which was the prop
erty of my oldest daughter, was lying
on its side among brushwood, or a
rough growth of some sort, by the
water. My own personality, in some
mysterious way, seemed to me to-; be
arising from the body of the dog,
which knew quite surely to be Bob
and no other, so much so that my
head was against its head, which was
lifted up at an unnatural angle. In
my vision the dog was trying to speak
to me in words, and, failing, transmit
ted to my mind in an underlined fash
ion the knowledge that it was dying.
Then everything vanished and
woke to hear my wife asking me why
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CHINESE SALVATIONlSTS.
Gen. Booth Has Many "Celestiap' Sol
diers and Lassies in Califor-
MAS Metropolis a.e9.- gas1
San Francisco (Cal.) Special.

San Francisco (Cal.) Special
They have a new light turned on tho
domestic servant question in San Fran
cisco. It is the Salvation Army and
many Of the "Chinaboys" there have be-
come members and put their religious
principles into their homework. Tho
Salvation Army is working in many ma
tionalities in many countries, and Is do
ing good work among the Chinese in
Chinatown, San Francisco. There are
Chinese women as we'll as men who be-
long to the army and the Salvation Army
badge is worn over many varieties OF
costumes. AS rule the regular shield
shaped badge of metal is worn; some-
times a Chinaman will be seen wearing
a bright red guernsey with the words:
Salvation Army" in big letters across
the front, woven in, or there is badge
of ribbon, the army colors, red, yellow
and blue, with the name In Chinese char
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skin, and somewhat penetrating blue
gray eyes, and he carries himself we'll.
So also does Mrs. Metcalf, who has a
fine presence and dresses in good taste.
They are we'll known in Washing
tons official society, Mr.. Metcalf hav-
ing represented his district in con-
gress for three terms, which means six
Washington seasons for Mrs. Metcalf,
who always makes the long journey
across the continent with him, wheth-
er the session be long or short. "1n-
Decd" says the secretary, CALAMITY, Il
would not come without her."
When the president, however, in
vited him to Washington to take the
place in his cabinet about to be va
Gated by Mr.. Cortelyou, there was but
short notice, in view of the many
steps that must be taken in closing up
ones home and ones affairs generally.
Mrs. Metcalf, therefore, remained at
her home in Oakland and will join the
secretary in the early fall. They will
live at the Arlington hotel, where they
have been accustomed to spending
their winters. Mrs. Metcalf is one Of
the most popular of the many women
in public life who figure in the weekly.
receptions here.
AS a cabinet hostess it Is easy to
predict success for her. She is fond OF
society, and enjoys perfect health,
which prevents its duties from becom-
ing a burden. When one knows that
she will have to make in the neighbor-
hood of 100 first calls" each season, to
say nothing of those she will be ex-
pected to return, one begins to realize
vaguely what the social duties Of q
cabinet woman mean.
Mrs. Metcalf, who was Miss Corinne
Nicholson, is a native of California, her
father having gone there from Alex
andria, Va. She was one of the bellies
of the state when she met the young
New York lawyer, who had gone to the
Pacific coast to make name for him.
self. She could ride horseback, swim
and do we'll many things that made her
exceptionally attractive. She was mar
ried to the young lawyer shortly after
he closed his Utica office and made CALI
fornia permanently his home.
The Metcalfs have two sons, Victor
NJ, who is midshipman at Annapolis,
and w. Howard, who has recently begun
his business career in California.
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spark rekindled, with the result that
there will be a notable wedding at the
quaint old town of Shepherdstown
some time in the month Of October, so
the gossips say.
Mrs. Reynolds Is remarkably we'll
preserved, and for half century or
more has been social leader of Shep-
herdstown. She is the mother Of two
grown-up children, and the grand
mother of a half dozen interesting
boys and girls. She lives in beau
tiful old-fashioned house, within a
stones throw of the Potomac, and
many distinguished men and women
have enjoyed her hospitality.
Henry G. Davis does not look his 80
years. To the casual observer he
would appear to be not more than 65.
He is more than six feet tall, erect
and straight as in the days of his
youth. His shoulders are square, He
is we'll muscled. He has a springy
heel and toe walk. There is not the
slightest evidence of any loss of men
tai or bodily vigor in this choice of
the democrats for vice president
His face features are regular and
bold. His nose is aquiline. His eyes
gray and sharply penetrating, but
withal kindly in expression and set
wide apart. His face is not deeply fur
rowed, though fine wrinkles appear
about the eyes. His beard and mus
tache of snowy whiteness are features
that do more to denote advanced age
than any other
The whole bearing of the man de-
notes an alert, vigorous interest in
life and the matters that appeal to him
for action. He is not a dreamer, If his
looks and conversation prove any
thing. But he is of kind disposition.
He laughs easily. He is the soul of
good nature, and he Is essentially
democratic.
But before closing this story 1t is
only fair to say that Mr.. Davis en-
phatically denies that he is going to
wed Mrs. Reynolds and states, more
over, that the publication Of the fore
going romance has cau=ed him intense
pain.
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Is AN ACCOMPLISHED LADY
Mrs. Metcalf, Wife Of New Secretary
of Commerce, Favorite Of
az .s Capital Society. ,,, asf
Washington ID. c. Special.

Washington ID. c. Special.
When President Roosevelt's cabinet
follow him downstairs next New
Years day and take their places in the
receiving line in the blue room, the
handsomest and most distinguished
looking couple will be found 1T the end
OF the procession in the persons Of the
new secretary of commerce and labor
and his wife. The secretary, who is
just so years old, looks less, notwith-
standing the touch of gray in his hair
and mustache. He has a clear, healthy
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-09-08
HAS STRONG PERSONALITY
New Chairman Of Democratic National
''.@' Committee Is = Skilled Get
= - .'' - ter Of Votes.

Indianapolis Qnd.) Special.
Thomas Taggart is man of strong
personality. Although he is AZ years
old, his appear ance is that of young
er man. His well-f1tting clothes, close
ly trimmed nlustache and business-like
manner give the impression that he is
q type of the successful American man
of commercial life, but Mr.. Taggart is
better known for his success in politics
than in the hotel business.
He is proprietor OF the Grand hotel
at the French Lick Springs, and has
made a fortune out OF this celebrated
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-09-08
Squirrel Park in Tennessee.

H. P. Kellor, of Ripley, Tenn, is the
owner Of a 1O0-acre squirrel park on one
of his farms two miles west of Ripley.
The trees in the park consist mainly OF
oak, hickory, beech and a few pecan and
chestnut. There are several varieties
of squirrels-gray, black, fox and few
white. At almost any hour Of the day
scores of the little nimbic-footed crea-
lures eau be seen sporting around the
cribs and barnyards on the premises,
and seem to be quite gentle. Occasion
ally few Of them stray OF In adjoining
woods, but return.
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prompted other adventures to make
demands, and threaten to raid Tangier
if these are not conceded. The game
of carrying of Europeans as hostages
may be checked by the advent of the
Algerian police. On the other hand,
this may excite the Moorish tribes to
such pitch of evaporation that France
will be compelled to send considerable
body of troops. No other power will in
terfere, and it is plain that the French
government is acting with reluctance.
As the tribal fanatics are not likely to
recognize French suzerainty, M. Combes
or his successor may have to undertake
an expedition by no means popular in
France, where the spirit of adventure
has greatly declined.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-09-08

latter country and the United States.
For this reason the recent resumption
of diplomatic relations between the
United States and the republic of Colon
bia by the appointment Of DR.. Thomas
Herran as Colombian minister at Wash
ington gives general satisfaction in ad-
ministration circles DR.. Herran acted
as charge d'affaires of his legation after
the withdrawal of Minister Concha. He
negotiated with Secretary Hay the Hay
-Herran Panama canal treaty which was
rejected by the Colombian government
which act resulted in the formation OF
the republic Of Panama.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-09-08
GOV. BEcKMAN WINTHROP
New Chief Executive Of Porto Rice
and His Bride Already Popular
rs in San Juan.
San Juan Up. RI Special.

0on Suou ". 4S.I 6PSSAAA. ~
Rico has created generally favorable
impression in the island, especially T.
a social way, and his young bride d
less than a year is equally we'll liked
Gov. Winthrop was born in New York
city. He was graduated from Harvard
in 1897 with the degree Of A. B. and
from Harvard law school in 1900 with
the degree of LII. B. In 1899 he was id.
mitted to the bar OF New York. In Mo-
yember, 1900, he was appointed private
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-09-08
Infant Weighs But One Pound.

A son weighing but one pound ct
birth was born to Mr.. and Mrs. Beatty.
at Steedman, Galloway county, Mo.
The child is SO small that finger
ring will go over its hand up to the
elbow. It is perfectly formed, and
its lungs are sound. Attending phyai.
clans saw the child will live.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-09-08
THE MIDDLE IN MOROCCO.
France May Be Compelled TOGO to War
to Suppress Bandits Of the
Raisuli Type.
London (Eng.) Special,

The French government is moving at
last in tentative fashion towards the
control of Moorish politics. Algerian
police have been sent to Tangier, and the
sultan is provided with financial ad-
wiser, who may keep tight hand on
that potentates rather careless expendi-
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-09-08
The Queer Folks Of ALBANY.

In Morse's American geography, pub
lished in 1905, a copy of which may be
seen at the St. Louis exposition, appears
the following unique description: al
bany is situated ON the west bank OF
the Hudson river. This city, in
1897, contained 1868 buildings and 6,021
inhabitants, many Of whom are in the
Gothic style, with their gable ends to-
ward the street"
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-09-08

acters on the red ribbon which is up
permost. . ...j..-..
sheck Nong is one Of the Cinnamon
who went from here to attend the in
ternational congress of the army in Eng
land. A number Of the San Francisco
men intended to go, but there was de-
lay in making the necessary arrange
ments, Sheck Nong was the only one
who at the last moment could prove
that he was worth $1,000, and was al
lowed to go with the privilege ofreturn-
ing. He is a first-class servant and only
asks for army meeting nights out
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-09-08
GOVERNMENT IS PLEASED.
Colombia Resumes Diplomatic Rela-
tons and Appoints DR.. Thomas
Herran Minister.
WASHINGTON ID. CO. Special.

Warrington %. c. Special
It was feared by some of the attaches
of the department of state that the ac-
ton taken by the American government
at the time the republic Of Panama Sc
coded from Colombia would lead to last
ing diplomatic differences between the
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-09-08

Porto RiCO)
secretary to Gov. Taft of the Philip
pines and served until July, 1901, when
he was made assistant executive secre-
tary OF the Philippine islands. He held
this Office until August, 1903. and dur
ing his incumbency was acting execu-
tive secretary of the Philippines from
October, 1902, to April, 1903, and from
November, 1903, to May, 1904, when he
was made Judge Of the court Of first
instance. A few weeks later President
Roosevelt appointed him governor OF
Porto Rico and he was inaugurated on
July 4. His wife was Miss Milsa Riggs,
Of New York.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-09-08
Nation,s Annual Fire Loss.

The annual loss from the burning OF
buildings in the United States is about
$135, ZOO, 900, not including cost Of in
surance and the appliances for fiIV pro-
lection.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-09-08
LIVING Il Cheap in Japan.

The cost of living is very low in ia
nan. About $3.50 a month will supply
food. fuel and clothing for family OF
i've persons.
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Philad.h HAS Long stairvay.

1n1AaoeN mas Long Sta1IWWy.
The longest continuous stairway In
the world is that which leads to the tow
er Of the Philadelphia city hall. It has
598 steps.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-09-08

Good Mora; Prescription.
a good conscience is to the soul what
health II to the body.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-01-13
GRAND LODGE
OF MAS0NS
Growth Of the Order in North
Carolina the Largest in
Its History.
COL. CUNNINGHAM SPEAKS
Mrs. Long Comes From Tarboro
and Identifies Joe Battle as the
Negro Who Assaulted Her.
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tsnoc,al = The Times-Dispatch.)


RALEIGH, N. c., Jan. 12.-North Car
olna Grand Lodge of 4'lasons convened
tonight; over I5O Masons present. Re-
ports of all officers were gratifying and
showed 1868 Nrasons In the State, there
being $40 lodges. Tho grand sccretarys
report states that the growth of the or
der in tho State the past year has been
the largest in the history Of the order
in North Carolina.
Colonel j. S. Cunningham Of Person,
county, delivered an eloquent Grafton
ANNUAL ADDRESS.
The annual address by Grand Master
II. I. Clark, OF Scotland Neck, declared
that tho cornerstone OF tho new temple
will certainly be laid In the early SPRING
Mrs. paschal Long came from TarborO
this morning and Identified Joe Battle,
colored, as the negro VINO criminally as
saulted her last August. Battle has been
in jail here the past TWO months, and
was one of the nine prisoners who broac
1ail recently ana were rccaptured.
CAPTURED IN MANCHESTER.
Battle IS the negro VINO was captured
some months ago in Manchester, va.
Battle will be kept here until his trlal,
as there is danger Of his being lynched
If taken to Tarboro.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-01-13

dead and the hair carefully removed,
The legend is that the devils made their
exit from the swine through the fore feet
and left these holes. y zz
The swallow Is said to 'hring homo
sight to her lodgings. Longfellow makes
he says:
Seeking with eager eyes that wondrous
stone which the swallow
Brings from the shores OF the sea TO
restore the sight of its hedglngs."
Uterine George.
4 Sweet Picked Peaches.
Peal six pounds OF firm. white. smooth
peaches. Add to them three pounds Of
sugar and one and one-half pints Of yin.
egar and handful each Of allsplce,
mace and cloves. Place In a preserving
kettle and cook gently until tender. y.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-01-13
Superstitions.

The mark running down IN ASS back
and cut at right angles over tho shoul-
ders is tho cross Of Christ Impressed on
tho animal because Christ rode on an
ass In His Triumphant entry into Jerusa-
lem.
10 xiii crlckets Is nnlucky. IL crlckets
lorsake a house. a death In the family
The BLACK spot on each side of a had.
dock, near the gills. is the impression
of ST. Peters finger and thumb. When he
look the tribute money from the fsh's
mouth.
IF person suffering from whooplng
a piebald horse. the malady will be cured
BY doing what the man tells him to do.
In the fore feet OF a pig iss very small
hole, which may be seen y hen the pig Is
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-01-13

-, though did not say what name
! would fill in the blank,
''rhe candidate must be q man whose
Democracy wil!inot be questioned during
the campaign, and whose fldelstS anu
Democratic principles VIII not be ooupte"
after the election.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-01-13
Mayor vanwyck. and others, in favor

Mayor vanwyck. and others. in favor
OF New York.
Mayor Rollu we'll represented the claims
OF st. Louis
a written proposal was presented TO
the committee offering $4,000 In cash and
the free use Of the coliseum, a fireproof
building, with a seating capacity of IL
600. The Business Mems League guaran-
teed hotel accommodations
St. Louis Claim.
Charles w. Knapp. managing editor of
the st. Louis Republic, said cmphatical-
" that tho guests would be given nm
usual hotel accomn oda tons, and trans
rortaton facilities. Whom the convention
timo arrived. the city would have hotel
capacity to accommodate more than 1oo-
600 guests. Extortionate rates would not
be charged. A written guarantee was
now signed by o. per cent. Of all of tho
cid hotel proprietors that they would
not raise rates. Besides this a. hotel with
accommodations for 5000 people was now
being constructed within the Exposition
grounds, which would maintain regular
rates and would be q competitor against
which outside hotels could not compete
at higher rates. AS to transportation,
he said, negotiations had been completed
which insured half rate from every
part Of the country Within the last
two weeks n still better rate had be-
come possibility, the rate being 80 per
cent. of the half rate. AS to tho politi-
cal aspect Mr.. Knapp declared positively
that tho Democratic party would carry
the city and State, no matter where the
convention went. However, the conVcn-
ton would have there the hearty support
OF friendly press. Mr.. Knapp was
heartily applauded at, the conclusion OF
Ills remarks
Two Calls.
There were two roll calls to select the
city. On the first. st. Louis received %
votes. Chicago 20 and New York 6. On
the second ballot, st. Louis received 2s
ana Chicago q. The date was fixed as
July 9th, on motion of Colonel J. M.
Guffey. Of Pittsburg: j. G. Johnson, OF
Kansas, suggested June It'll. The June
date was declared 10 DO too early and
likely TO Interfere with primary eicc-
tons.
Chairman Jones appointed j. r. Nc
Craw. OF West Virginia.; j. L. Elyson.
of Virginia: w. b. Bourley, of New Jer-
sey: j. M. Guffey, of Pennsylvania. and
Norman e. Mack, of New York, as the
committee to consider the disputed MEM
bership from the District of Columbia.
TO this committee was also referred the
request Of the Democratic Central Com
mittee from Hawaii, asking that
Mr.. Wood be made member from
Hawaii, and also a request from
tina Democratic Central Committee
of Porto Rico. requesting permission to
send six delegates to the National Con-
veEtion.
The committee adjourned to, meet at
the call of the chair.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-01-13
ANIMAL STORIES
FOR OUR
BOYS AND GIRLS
The Virtuous Bear.

A fox and bear were once travelling
through the country when they came to
was a cold day. and they greatly enjoyed
warming themselves.
II wish We could carry some OF this
stun along with us, as tho mon people
do Reynard said.
'TIuh!f gruntcd Bruin, my coat Is
warm enough for me. have little need
.Oh, but such a noble gentleman rs
yourself ought to think of other nco-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-01-13
IT is A PARASITE.
That Causes Itching Scalp, pandruff,
and Finally, Failing Hair.

The itching scalp, the faling hair and
the dandruft that nnnoys are the work OF
n parasite hidden IN the scalp, That para,
SIZE must be killed 10 cure dandruff; and
the only preparation that Will do that Is
Newbro's lierpicldc. destroy The cause.
you remove the effect
G.. II, Reed, of Victor, Idaho. says:
"Myself and wife had dandruff and fall
iEg hair several years. Two bottles of
Newbro's Herplcids completely cured us,
after several other preparations had failed
TO do good" Makes hair grow glossy
and soft as silk. Hundreds of other tes-
tlmonials just as strong. Sold by leading
druggists. Send l0c, in stamps for sample
tc The ierpicide CO.. he,rolt, Mich.
Owens and Minor Drug Company. Special
Agents.