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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-20
DIED

Mrs. Annie A. Peters, mother of
John Peters. died at her home near
Bisoay, MIMI, April 7th, aged "a
years. Mrs. Peters was native of
Germany and was married to Peter
Peters in 1851. In 1868 they cane to
Illinois. moving in 1865 to Glencoe,
and 10 their homestead at Biscay in
1868. Mr.. Peters died in January,
1879. Of twelve children, eight sur.
vive: Jacob Peters, of Minneapolis :;
John Peters, Of Little Falls; Mrs.
Charles Gutsche, Mrs. George Davis,
Miss Mary Peters and Adolp h Peters,
Of Glencoe; Mrs. Ernest Baumqarten.
Of Stewart; and Charles Peters, who
resides on the old homestead, with
whom the deceased lived.
The funeral services we're held from
the German Lutheran church in Bis
cay.
Everett Marco, son of Jos. Marco,
formerly of this city. died at St. JOS
eph's hospital In Brainerd Wednesday
morning, aged 10 years, of appendlci-
tis. Deceased was born in Red Lake
Falls. His father was employed in
the paper mill here for some time,
and Everett went to school here. His
old friends Will be sorry to learn of
his untimely death.
Peter Peterson Of Darling died at
the hospital Tuesday evening, of con-
sumption, aged about so years. he
was q brother OF Mrs. G. j. Nelson,
The funeral was held at Darling to-
day.
Edward Hatten died on Tuesday at
the home of b il son Herbert in Rip.
Icy, of old age, being 80 years and 9
months old, nearly q century. The I'D
gentleman was highly respected and
beloved. The funeral took place
Thursday.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-20
ANOTHER OPERA BOISE PROP
OSITION.

Harrison 80 Peterson, the well
known contractors, have bought rs (
100 feet at the southwest corner of
Wood and Broadway streets and in.
tend to put up a f1rstsclass opera
house block.
The plans call for three. STORY
brick, 60xl60, with q basement, nall
1894, and kitchen, ticket office,
cloak room, boiler room. and store
room, also in the basement. The
large hall will be suitable for many
purposes :
On the first floor will be q store
room 50x140, and all the remaining
space will be for the opera house, OK.
cepting five Office rooms. The in.
cllned floor will be 1890. balcony
1880, will seat 500 The stage will
be 1880. dressing rooms .:1Sx18, and
there will be freight elevator. There
will be three regular stairway exits.
The basement will be IL feet in
height, the store IA and the parquet
10. The location il a good one, and
1t is hoped the proposition will
amount to something. 1t is under.
stood that the contractors already
have an offer for the store. -
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-20
ORDER TO EXAMINE ACCOUNTS.
ETC.
STATE OF MINNESOTA,1
Sss
COUNTY OF MORRISON.


COUNTY OF MORRISON.
In Pr, Prob ,ate Court: Special Term.
In the matter of the estate of Carl or
Charles Trampe, deceased:
On reading and fling the petition of
William Trampe administrator uf the
estate of Carl or Charles :Trampe de-
ceased, representing among other things
that he has fully administered said estate
aud praying that a time and place be fixed
for examining, settling and allowing the
final account of his administration. and
for the assignment of the residue of said
estate to the parties entitled thereto by
law.
It is ordered. that said account be ex-
amined. and petition heard by this court
on Monday, the Dist day of May, A, d,
1905. at 10 o'clock a. M, at the Probate Of
flee in City of Little Falls, in said county
then and there to show cause, if any they
have, why the petition herein referred TO-
should not be granted.
And it is further ordered, that notice
thereof be given to all persons interested
by publishing COPY of this order once in
each week for three successive weeks
prior to said day of hearing. in the Little
Falls Herald, a weekly newspaper printed
and published at Little Falls, in said
county.
;. Dated at Little Falls this 18th day of
April, A. d. 1906.
By the Court.
(SeaD E. F. SHAW,
A0 Judge of p rebate.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-20

N. n. Bergheim, tho we'll known
attorney, missed q penknife Friday.
Monday, examining drawers in his
safe, ne found scratches and marks,
and discovered the point of a pen-
knife blade, which be identified as be.
longing t. his missing knife. Evil
IDENTITY someone came in while both
Mr.. Bergheim and his partner, D. NJ.
Cameron, were absent, and finding
the outer safe doors open, tried to
open the drawers with his knife, and
was probably frightened away by foot
steps, and took the knife along. There
were valuable papers in the draw
but they would have been of no value
to the thief.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-20

Waiter Frampton, brother of Mrs.
Geo. Gordon Of this city, while out
boating with Gus. Raymond at
Brainerd Thursday last week, came
near being drowned through the CAP
sizing of the boat. They hung to the
boat and landed on an island.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-20

The school superintendent of the
counties in the Seventh judicial dis
trict have been asked bv State Super
intendent Olson to meet at st. Cloud,
Friday, May 18th, to consider school
matters in general. Other superin-
tendents may also attend.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-20

The barn of Eich & Murphy, stu.
sted in the rear of Jos Eicn s home
on First street south, was destroyed
by IRE about 90 yesterday afternoon,
starting from manure pile in the
alley. The horses were in the ward
and jumped the fence. A lot of hay,
feed, harness, etc.. burned. A bunch
OF burned matches were found, and
children playing probably started the
fire.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-20

The shipping and yard crew at the
sawmill. associated 80 long with Mr.,
Ashcraft, presented him last night
previous to his departure, with q
handsome gold mounted silk umbrella.
q silver smoking set and silver shaw.
ing mug, all suitably engraved. Mr..
Ashoraft was much affected by the
tokens of good will.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-20

WANTED-For United States amy,
aple.bodied, unmarried men between
ages of 81 and IS; citizens of United
States, of good character and temper
ate habits, who can speak, read and
write English. For Information apply
to Recruiting Office. American House,
Little Falls, MINI. SIT
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-20

The democrats ouoht to follow the
good example of the republicans, and
send the state convention to Dulnth.
Everybody who attended the Duluth
convention in 1904 was Duluth
b poster from that h0nr,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-20

HEADACHE and other nervous dis
orders cured with proper fitting
glasses. Consult DR.. Bruins the Optic
metrist about your eyes. Office at
Hotel Buokman April 9th and 2sth.
Examination free.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-20

A DeLaval cream separator will
save you rom SO. w to $751; per COW
each year of use over all gravity
setting SYSTEMS and from 8. 90 to
So. 90 per COW over all other separa.
tors. Eioh & Murphy, Agents.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-20

The ditch dredger being built for
Harrison q Peterson at Mankato will
soon be ready. One modification has
been made In the first plan. The ma
chine il being built under supervision
of Carl Herrick. son of A. E. Herriok
OF this city. Mr.. Herrlck ia chief
draughtsman OF the Mankato plant,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-20
MARRIED.

Frank Prosser and Miss Minnie
Jones, both of Rail Prairie, were
married in this city Monday evening
by Judge Shaw. Mr.. Prosser Is a
former resident of st. Joseph, Stearns
county, and is now prosperous far
mer in Rail Prairie.
Mrs. Prosser is the daughter Of W.
Jcnes, one of the oldest settlers and
best known citizens of Rail Prairie.
The Herald extends congratulations
and best wishes to the happy couple.
They will reside at Rail Prairie upon
Mr.. Prosser's farm.
Carl G. Engstrom, formerly of this
city, now Of Passa1c, N. j., and Miss
Marion MAR of Philadelphia, Pa.
were married at the latter named
place Wednesday, -ez,s.s z~~-.,> .,... -..-...
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-20

The Brainerd Tribune says that G.
A. LindberQh was slated for q legisla-
tive nomination. The Tribune has
got the initials wrong.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-20

EPISCOPAL CHURCH OFFICERS.
Wardens and vestrymen of the
Church of Our Savior have been elect.
ed az follows:
Senior Warden-T. Z. Gordon.
Junior Warden-G. w. Massey.
Vestrymen-A. r. Davidson, 81.
A. Rider, G. 81. Brown,-J. E. Shea,
DR.. Roberts, J. T. Martin, F. Kie.
vel, 81. Stilwell, B. Y. McNairy.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-20

1t you like to have money in your
pocket the year round, get few cows
and DeLaval separator. We can
furnish the separator. Give us q call.
Eich & Murphy, Agents.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-20

IN: V. Wetzel will have an aquarium
In his store window and Accommodate
fishermen by keeping msnnows for
sale.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-20

The man with the muck rake ID
very busy these days-in gardens "a
we'll as msoazines-and doing consid.
cradle good In both cases.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-20

Jos. CharboneRu went to Rochester
Wednesday to consult specialists and
may be operated on for disease of
the leg bone.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-20

WANTED-Gentleman or lady,
good reference. travel py rail or rig,
for firm of $3.50, 600. 90 capital. Salary
81. 072. 90 per year and expenses; sal.
arv paid weekly and expenses ad'
vanced. Address. with stamp. Jos. A.
Alexander, Little Falls, MINI. 7-26t
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-20

Mayor Dempsey Of Cincinnati re-
fused to praise Carnegie at the dedi-
cation of library. Many people feel
that same way
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-20

Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. T. B. Nc
Cord at Annandale, April 10th. q
daughter. Mrs. McCord was Miss
Grace Mahan. Mr.. McCord fs at
koseberg, Ore, where they will live.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-20

A. a. Prick has opened up his new
photograph gallery on Broadway in
the Hosch building. He guarantees
satisfaction.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-20

HOUSES rent or sale on
Eighth avenue, near hospital. Built
In first class STYLE of best material,
comfortable. Good terms. Inquire at
brick cottage In the same row. 6 At
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-20

E. W. Collins is back from the north
for a few days. Mr.. Collins is located
about 40 miles north of Bemidii and
will be there all summer.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-20

1t pays. What pays7 To use q
cream separator. It pays best to use
q DeLaval. Eich q Murphy, AGENTS.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-20

FOR SALE-One half section of i'm.
proved land, Belle Prairie, about
miles northeast of city. Also several
modern houses Little Falls Prod uce
& Commission Co. est
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-20

The ladies OF the Methodist church
will give q rummage sale tomorrow,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-20
APRIL 20.
Lund, Land, Laydown. That cal
didacy was short and sweet.

A few more postof3ccs to distribute
just now would probably be handy for
Brother Buchanan.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-20

FARM FOR SALE-120 acres, "a
eores 6roke, l IL miles east OF fierz:
sheds. Easy terms. See 8. G. Vasaly
or John Sohaefer, Pier5, MINI. 6 At
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-20

BRUINS, the optomstrist, who tits
glasses correctly, will be at Hotel
Buck1nan April 97th and 28th. Eyes
examined FREE.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-20

Roosevelt advocates an Inheritance
tax. It's a GOOD idea now, was also
when advocated by Bryan years ago.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-20

FOR SALE-Paints, oils, varnishes,
stains, brushes, kalsomine, etc. Sold
at cost. Lot and building for sale.
A. Fleig, cor. LIST ave. and I'd st
8. r. ST
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-20

WATCH LOST-On corduroy road
mile west of Jos. McLeod's farm on
the Buchanan road. Please notify this
Office
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-20
LASTRUP

Messrs. John Wagner from here and
Jos: Sooher from Buchanan left on the
Monday for Alberta, Can, where
they intend to take q homestead.
Misses Katie Wagner and Bertha
Saskovski left for Casselton, N. D.
Miss Katie Weiss from Pierz is here
visiting her sister, Mrs. N. Staub.
The reverends B. Richter from Mel.
rose, P. J. Altendorf from Little
Falls. j.. Steigler from Pierz and J.
LANCE from Buchanan. were here
Wedne sday and Thursday visiting
Rev. Sand,
The corpse of Henry Waninger ar.
rived at Little Falls and was brought
home on Monday. The funeral took
place in Lastrup on Wednesday in the
Catholic cemetery, Rev. Sand ofI1ciat-
ing. The Waninger family have the
sympathy of all, which was shown
by the large crowd that attended the
funeral. The pallbearer were Tony
Woke. Jos. Schubert, Herman and
Sance Drummer. Henry Kingen Jr.,
and Anton Wagner.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-20

FOR SALE.
1 set of work harness.
corn planter.
Sulky corn Cultivator.
1 Mccormick Grain Binder.
/ Mccormick Corr Binder.
All have been used very little, and
are very near az good as new. Can
be had for cash or on easy terms.
Apply to jacob Burton, Little Falls.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-20

FOR sALE-BulldinR, furniture and
we'll established boarding house. A
splendid bargain. Inqire of Mrs. Mary
Newman. 307 First street north
east. 6 St.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-20

FOR RENT-Several houses. Fur
nished and unfurnished rooms. House.
hold goods stored st reasonable rates.
8 1t Phil s. Randall, 0audet block.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-20
Here Is Pretty Rug News.
Here Is About LaCes
AT LITTLE PRICES

Here is a lot Of valencinnes lace just in. You
can the lace and insertion match, prices like
this per yd. Sc Sc &C Sc 10c and .. 12c.
Now be on hand quick to get the NEST prices.
We want the particular, hard-to-please ladies, to
them. We know you will be satisfied.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-20
Glad News From the Basement

100-pece dinner sets of semi-porcelain, white
body, decorated with gold trimmings, would be
reasonable at $780, Take it for .........,. $40
tea set of So pieces of the same goods as
dOOVS Luz $O.SO
100 pieces OF Austrian china worth $3.50. It's
yours for $40 bill.
We are closing out our cut glass at just 10 per
cent less than the goods cost us. Come and in
vestigate; this is your chance for a wedding
present cheap.
Look the Sc and 10c counter even though
you don't buy, get posted on prices.
Is pet cent off Of all china except Havlin white.
L. L. Nays seeds; Sc PACKAGE. 1Oc
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-05
Hicks WILL DODGE THE MOOSE
At Least a Long While Ere Rope
Gets Him

While the negco murderer, jonas
Hicke, was tried and convicted at a
special term Of the cour', convened
largely for that pu p s., 1t WILL prob
ably be we'll into the new year of 1907
ere be txp'ates his atrCc,ous crime
upon the ea'lowe. Air ady motion
for new trial has teen made. When
this il heard the case, III he fv9nt a
new irtI is deLied, Will ID all Prob.
ab liy be appealed to the Supreme
Court, to be considered at The session
in October in the event the court has
adjourned for the summer vacation.
From the Supreme Court to the par
don board it will doubles go in the
usual order and with the usual delsye.
1t Is very safe, therefore, to conclude
that JnRs Hicks will eat his Christ
mas dinner in ,hs Amtrjcus ill and
see the wa ermeIons bloom in the
sprirgtime ere the murder of ia r9tt
Davis is gally sveneed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-05
c OOK WITH GAS.
RANGES
$3.50 to $500.
Connected Free.
AMERICAS illuminating & POWER CO.
Phone So.
A SCARCITY OF LABOR LIKELY
Due to Fact That So Many Have
Gone Away.

The departure of $50 or 200 Iaborers
from Americas and this immediate
vicinity TO Fitzgerald to do special
work is not at all calculated to help the
labor situation here, where already
good labor is difficult 10 employ Oaly
two or three days ago 10 mechanics,
brickmasons and ordinary field hands
left Americas in bunch to work In
the railroad shops in the cJIony capital.
and another consignment will 60
hence tomorrow. While there may
be temporary over-suppIy Of carpen-
ters here jast at present, there is a
severe shortage of ordinary dsy labor
ers, needed now to work the crops,
and the farmers Will feel kceu)y the
carrying away of several hundred such
negro men. It is possible thai this
labor deportation matter is enc for in
v9stigation at the hands of the Board
of Trade, which is interested SIS much
in behalf of the farmers as any other
industrial class here
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-05
NosLEs GOING ON PILGRIMAGE
AmsFicus Fee Wearers to Migrate to
Augusta.

The Grand Commandery of Georgia,
Knights Templar, will assemble in
Augusta IN annual conclave next week
and great occasion is ant cipated. At
the same time that distinguished ag-
gregation of spike-tailed and fez capped
artists, the Mobiles of the Mystic
Shrine, will attend the assembly of
Alec Temple, holding a great ceremo~
NAL on the afternoon of 10th. This
will be the last ceremonial session un-
til next fall, and after this occasion tn e
admission fee Will be advanced to $50.
All those qualified to be converted into
Mobiles had best join now. The Mobiles
here have been advised that the camels
are in good order, the elephant has
sprouted new tuske, the milk supply is
ample, and the pilgrimage to Augusta
will be notable one and enjoyed by
many AmerIcus sons of the desert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-05
COMMISSION TO MEET TUESDAY
When Cases appealed Frem Sumter
Are Heard

At the meeting of the prison COM
mission next Tues day will be fully al d
finally determined the fate of George
Broughton and John Graham, the two
negro murderers in the Americas Ill
whose cases are appealed to that body.
These NJ IN havs been tried and conv;c-
ted, aud the supreme court has fully
passed upon their cases and confirmed
the sentence of the court here Blu a.
a fiaal ffJrt the cases will 60 TO the
pardon board. II this tribunal holds
the sentence Just and right, as it un-
questionably will, the only other resort
will be an insanity plee, as in the Raw
lings case. Already the crlmir a ca
reer of Broughton and Graham has
dragged its weary length for nearly 8
year, but fortunately for justice, the
end is now in sight.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-05
Mems Negligee Shirts.

1t is above all arguments that
this is emphatically the time to
buy your whole summers outfit of
outing shirts.
Mems Negligee Shirts in light
aud dark colors all sizes regular
price Csc for quick moving price
Acc.
Mems fine quality Madras Shirts
the very latest styles and designs.
Light and dark co'ors regular 81 SO
quality for quick moving CSC.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-05
WOmen'S KnittedlU underwear

Fresh from the..mill Agents come
these lots of women's Jersey Ribbed
Vests, The values will pleasantly
surprise you.
Ladies Ribbed Vests low neck
and sleeveless, tapped neck and
sleeves regular 15c quality for
quick moving 3 for 25c.
blades Swiss Ribbed Vests Low
neck AMI sleeves Extra large sizes
regular price zoe for quick moving
2 for 25c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-05
HoW's This?

We Offer One Hundred Dollars Re.
ward for any Case If Catarth that cam
not be ca:ed by Halls Cafarrh Cure.
F. j. CHENEY & Co Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned d. have krown T
J. Cheney for the last Is years, and be-
lieve hitn perfectly hocorable in all
business aueactions, aid financially
able TO carry out any obligations made
by his firm.
WALDIN, KINNAN g. MARVIN,
Wholesale druggists, Toledo, O.
Halls Ca'arrh Cure is taken int T.
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Testimonials sent free. Price, To-. per
bottle, Sold by all Druggists.
Take Rall's Family Pills for consti
patton.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-05
Relief Is Possible.

1t is ossible to obtain relief from
chronic indigestion ard dyspepsia by
the use of KODOL FOR DYSPEPSIA,
Some of the NJ ost hopeless cases of long
standing have yielded to it. 1t enables
you to digest the food you eat and exer-
cisss corrective influence, building up
the fl ,iency of the digestive organs.
The stomach is the boiler wherein the
steam is made that keeps up your VII
tality, health and strength. Ko3cl di-
gests what you eat. Makes the stom-
ach sweet-puts the boiler in condition
to do the work nature demands OF IT.
gives you relief from digestive disorders
and puts you in shape to do your ne t,
and feel your best. Sold by w. A.
Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-05
A Good Complexion

A good complexion is impossible with
the stomach out of order. If pasty sal
low people would pay more attention to
their stomaohs and less to the skin on
their faces, they would have 4tter com.
plexions. KODOL FOR DYSPEPSIA
will digest what you eat and put your
stomach back in right shape to do its
own work. Kodol relieves palpitation
of the heart, flatulence. sour stomach,
heartburn, etc. Sold by W. A. Rem
bert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-05
MR.. HALE MAY QUIT THE ROAD
Rumored That He viii Resign From
Seaboard.

Interest in Americas attaches to the
rumor that Mr. Walter Hale, superin-
tendent of the fourth division of the
Seaboard, has requested the general
uperlntendent to relieve him It is
said that the resignation of Mr.. Hale
comes eff ctiYe May 10 if be is not
persuaded to remain in his pres ent
position. In connection with Mr..
Hsle's rumored resignation it is said
that he has been cff9red the place of
general manager of the Durham aud
Southern Railway in North Carolina.
This road is about sixty miles long
and is owned by Duke, the fobscc
man. The road extends from Dunn on
the Atlantic Coast Line in north
westerly direc to Durham, includ-
ing a branch to Duke. The head
quarters of the road are held at Dur
ham.