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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-26
FOR GOOD ROADS.
National Association Will Hold
Convention in Bedford City.
SnecIal to Tho Times Dispntch.J

Especial to Tho Times Dlspntch.J
BEDFORD CITY. VA. May 2a.--As q
result OF visit from Mr.. e. w. Loucks'
the organizer OF the National Good Roads
Association. it has been decided 10 hoia
a convention in Bedford City In the
interest OF road Improvement on Tues
day June 9Th. After the convention
tho association will build a mile OF road
as n sample OF what n good road should
DO.
Bedford has for years been In the
forward movement on the subject of road
improvements. and large forces OF con-
victs are now and have been for num-
Der OF years employed on the various
roads of the county.
During the visit here of Mr.. and Mrs
Ioucks, the nitiatory steps were taken
toward forming Civic League among
the ladies of the town to enforce clean
illness and beautify Bedford City.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-26
MADE CHILDREN
DRAG THE PL0N
Farmer Guided While Youngsters
Pulled Cultivator Over
Tcn-Acre Garden.
HAD HARNESS ATTACHMENT
Humane Society Has Forced
Farmer to Send Children
to School.
HAD HARNESS ATTACHMENT
(By Associated Press.)


MILWAUKEE. WIS, Mny ga spe-
ciul from Oshkosh, Wis. says:
Complaint has been made against
farmer living about five miles southwest
of Neenah, that he has been hitching
four OF his seven children to n corn plow
or cultivntor which no compelled them
to drag through a,ten-ncre truck garden
while he guided 1t. Farmers In the vicin.
ity and persons from Oshkosh riding
along the highway in carriages and auto
mobiles have witnessed the strange sight.
The attention of the authorities was
called TO the matter and after securing
substantiation Of the facts, DR.. Wilkie
of this city, agent Of the Fox River Valley
Humane Society, went to the farmer and
compelled him to send five Of the chill
dren to school. Five are OF school age
The farmer, 1t Is alleged, was rearing
them in ignorance. The majority OF tho
children are girls The Oldest Is not over
fourteen years Of ngc.
Dr.. Wikie says that the plow had
harness attached to 1t which were put
about the shoulders OF the children.
The farmers says the corn pillow or cul-
tivator is very light and was used mere
~ to stir up the top soil.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-26
Call to Rev. E, R. Carter.

Especial to The Tmes-Dispatch.)
BOYDTON, VA, May 25.--At meet
ing held here this morning OF represent
tatives OF all the Episcopal Nchurches ~
Mecklenburg county n call was extended
to the Rev. u. r, Carter, rector OF the
Episcopal Church OF Radford, Va, to take
charge of the churches In this county,
made vacant by the resignation OF the
Rev. Frank Strlngfellow, now OF Princess
Anne county,
Mr., Carter married Miss Halle VII
liams, daughter Of Mr.. c. n, Williams,
of this place. and with his wife nave
Ipent the past few weeks here,
Mr. Carter has preached twice during
his visit and made fine impression. He
% fluent speaker and appears thorough
~ consecrated, He leaves here with his
family to-day for Radford
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-26

trees and your millions Of plants a
shrubs will be very res.fGl and delish1tl
to the thousands who will tarong 7 hhrfou
your gates next year. s@
"The Jamestown celebration IS ss g
which should appeal to all loyal s8i ~
women and children. 1t Is right to-
member those things lin our histo
which marked the beginning off4gre
epochs and I hope the JamestownsssE
position will receive the hearty supp
of the people OF tho entire country.s93a
you have departed from theSgWa
Of other expeditions, especially In yd
buildings. l have always thought
vandalism to destroy created beauty
tho form of either landscape or bui
ings. Other expositions have construcl
but to tear down and leave void IN n
heart and mind of all who have lookI
make Of this a permanent park Wn1
will stand as q monument OF whatM1
Jamestown Exposition seeks to co1
memorate.
"Other expeditions passed to forgetfl
ness, let this one be an exception.
"Your beautiful grounds and qua
buildings will be source OF pleasureI
thousands long after the exposit1
closes It's gates. fS
II wish you the greatest degcscs|
success that n worthy enterprise
serves. and 1t Is my hopa that y nluI
tude will have tina privilege Of see1
and enjoying all The good things VIII
will be shown here."
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-26

account. she gave very encouraging fa
about our work over our SouthlanG.
Rev. II. w. Dunkley, OF Lynchbu
presented the deplorable condition OF
children OF tho cotton factories OF
South in very forceful and stirring
dress. What mother heart would not
touched to face these conditions! Sl1
thousand children under fourteen yed
of age are Iaboring In these Southd
cotton factories! The mills are grlndlnl
not like "the mills OF God" that the pd
says, grind slowly,"-but are rapt3
grinding away these young lives IN pt|
erty, sQuulor and dirt. Christian "
men! let us awake to our duty and 4
IL there Is not something We can DO
stem this tide OF destruction'
During the session there We're otI
helpful dlscourses. among them o fine
mon by Rev. 8, c. Hatcher. and
address by Mr.. w. Reg. WalkertI
"Home Makers.
on Friday the Conference was higl
dress by Rev. A. 3. Sharp, OF the Med
dist Institute, on "City AIissions.D
A noble work Is carried on. which |
peals to every Christian Methodist to u
a helping hand TO raise the fallen, Oil
the faint"
The conference will meet next year
Danville,
May our Methodist ladies resolve
they will all have part In this al
work and make this year tho greates
the history Of the Woman's Home MislI
Society, and say with the poets
''Thee, then, my God and King
In all things may sec.
AnG what do in anything
May 1t be done for Thee
Lillian NJ. Wilkins,
Corresponding Secretas
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-26
A FINE CONTEMPT.
A Tramp Steals sheriff's Bicycle
and Rides Away.

(Special to The Times-Dispa tch0
WINCHESTER, VA, May 25.-With
fine disregard Of the law, hobo to-day
swiped bicycle which Sheriff W, w
Smallwood had left at the Norfolk and
Western depot in Berryville, and took
flight He was pursued by the sheriff
and some men. who caught him no dis
lance from town. The hobo was ar
rested and imprisoned for six months In
jail.
Judge Frank Christian has heard argu-
ments In the contested local option case.
and will announce his decision to-mor-
row morning.
The drouth is having distressing ef-
feet upon crops. and unless rain soon
comes wheat and hay especially will be
ruined in this section.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-26
Perkins--Perkins.

Especial to The -Dispntch)
PETERSBURG, VA, May PA very
ppetty, but quiet marriage was SOL
emnized Tuesday morning at $3.50 at the
son, Va, the contracting parties being
residence of Mr.. II. II. Perkins. OF Car
Miss Nole Perkins and DR.. u. w, Per-
kins, Jr, The parlors We're beautifully
decorated In green and white. The bride
is a beautiful and accomplished daugh-
ter of Mr. r. II. Perkins and the groom
is one of Dnwiddie's most promising
young DOCTORS
The happy young coupla left on the
11:1O train for points North where they
will remain for an indefinite length OF
time,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-26
BLOODY ENCOUNTER IN
WARSAW SAVINGS BANK
(By Associated Press,)

WARSAW, RUSSIAN POLAND, May
25.---A brief but bloody encounter took
place here this afternoon Mt the Indus
trial Savings Bank which was attacked
by a band Of anarchists. The latter with
revolvcrs in their hands, ordereo the
clerks and customers present to hola w
their hands. The chief clerk promptly
drew q revolver and fired at the tntrud-
crs, This was the signal for a brisk
fusilade, during which two OF tho GUS
toners were killed and two customers,
five clerks and one OF the anarchists were
wounded. The anarchists then escaped.
carrying off their wounded.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-26
FIVE THOUSAND
WAS THE AMOUNT
Only Small Portion Of the Sum
Needed Has Yet Been
Raised.

that $4,000 was raised at a meeting OF
few members OF the Chamber of Com
merce for the purpose OF adyertls 81 g
raised In fvo minutes should have been
five thousand and not nifty thousand. rho
context plainly showed that five thousand
was meant where fifty thousand was Writ
ten. A.. 49, ~,
$40, 600 is needed for advertising purposes,
and a committee was appointed 70 raise
rnrk at once, and before leaving the room
received pledges for s.. 600 tnot fitty thous,
ondJ. This leaves $25. 600 to be raised, and
the committee Is now hustling for that
amount.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-26
Wegner-King.

Especial to The Times-D ispatch)
STAUNTON, VA, May 2o.-Mr. Harry
NJ. Wegner and Miss Grace z. King were
quietly married Tuesday by Rev. DR..
w. N. Scott at the Manse of the Second
Presbyterian Church. Miss King Is the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. William King,
OF Augusta county, and a very attrac-
tive young lady. Mr.. Wegner Is an ar
list of ability. They will make their
home at Buffalo Gap, after short bridal
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-26
A NEW CITY.
The Census OF Clifton Forge
Shows Over Five Thousand.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.)
CLIFTON FORGE VA, May 25-The
census enumerators appointed by Judge
Anderson, OF the Circuit Court to take
an official census OF Clifton Forge COM
pleted their labors to-day. and they re-
port a total Of 5,545 bona nde. citizens.
Others that could have been counted
under the decision of the Supreme Court
in the stanton case would run the
total UP to fully six thousand people.
BY the middle OF next month the
town will be classed city Of the second
class,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-26
AMATEUR GAMES TO
be PLAYED TO-DAY
Cedar Works Team in the Lead
With Not Game
Lost.

The weekly games of the Richmond
Amateur Baseball League are still excit-
Ing an eager interest, and the percentage
columns Of the e\ht teams are watched
with an interested eye as some one or
other Of tho teams goes UP or down. At
present the Cedar Works Aeam Is In the
lead with not a game lost. The Ink
Singers are bringing UP the very far
rear with too much loyalty to that POSI-
ton. However, 1t is hoped that they VIII
take a flight upward pretty soon and get
more on level with some Of the 9th
ers.
Following is the standing OF the clubs
and the schedule of the games TOT To-
day:
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-26
Killed BY Pitched Ball.

Especial to The Times Dspatch)
NORFOLK, VA. May 25.---Jos. Robert
son, United States sailor. died at the
Naval Hospital here yesterday from
Fractured skull received while playing
baseball on tho st. Helena Naval Train
Ing Reservation, He was struck on the
head by pitched ball. The body was
forwarded to his home in Atchison, Kan,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-26
Negro Minister Appointed
Chaplain.
fRv Associuted Press.)

(By Assoclhted EPress')
WASHINGTON, D. c., May 2o-An.
other negro minister Of the gospel has
been appointed q chaplain In the army
with the rank of captain. lie Is the Rev.
Washington u. GLADDEN.. Of Colorado,
He viii bs assigned to duty with the
Twenty-fourth Infantry, q negro regl-
ment stationed at the Philippines,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-26
Fell From Electric Pole.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.)
I.YNGHBuRG, VA, May 25,-Charles
Godsey, lineman of the local street rail-
way company, while at work this after
came In contact with high current wire.
He was precipitated to the ground, recely-
ing a fracture of the right arm, and 1t
Is feared has fractured Ills skull.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-26
CAPT. HOBS0N TO MAKE
ADDRESS AT LEW|SBURG
Especial to The Times pispatch.>

LEwIsBURG. VA, May 25.-The com
mencement exercises OF Lewisburg SEMI
nary began on Friday evening with the
clocution recital. and will continue
through the first part Of next we Get Clos a,3
ing on Wednesday evening, May w.h,
sermon on Sunday will be preached by
Rev Ernest Thompson. d. D., OF Charles-
ton, W. Va. and the commenc.,ement az,
school will be delivered BY Captain Rich
mond Pearson Hobson, Of Alabama on
Tuesday evening, May goth.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-26
Trolley Franchise.

Especial to The Dispatch,)
SUFFOLK. VA, May 25--After being
discussed for several months, the
street railway franchise was adopted to.
night by the council This insures local
trolleys In interurban service between
Suffolk and Norfolk.
The lines will be run by the Norfolk
and Portsmouth Traction Company
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-26
A BOY BLOWS OUT HIS
OWN BRAINS With A Gun
Deliberate Suicide, Having Pulled
the Trigger With His
Toe,
fsnec,ol Ia Tho Times.DIspatch )

Especial to THO Tlmcs-DIspntchl
WILMINGTON, n. c., May %. Samuel.
the ffteen-year-od son of John II. Earn
hardt, Of Cabnrrus county blew out his
brains with q load of shot from n double
barrel gun. The boy left his work unfin-
ished, and going to his home. got out ms
fathers gun. Ile pulled off one shoe, laid
flat on his back, held the gun to his fore
head. and with his toe pulled the trigger.
There was no apparent reason for the
boys rash act, so far as could be learned.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-26
Secret Police Killed.
nv Associated PreSS.)

MOSCOW May 25. During meeting
to-day OF revolutionary worKmeh ~ d
wood IN the outskirts OF Moscow. two
members OF the secret police were dis
covered among the attendants. A court
was Immediately organized, before which
the men were tried and condemned to
death. AS soon as sentence had been
passed upon the men, they were tied to
trees and shot to death.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-26
MISSION SOCIETY.
Miss Wilkins Gives Interesting
Echoes of Recent Meeting.

Miss Lillian NJ. Wilkins. writing of the
recent annual meeting Of tho Woman's
Homo Mission Society. says:
Summing up reports which come to
us from tho Board of the Home Mission
Society and from the annual conference
Just closed In the Cockade City, we find
the figures multiplied to astounding re-
suits The progress In this quadrennium
OF the society Is phenomenal. The mem
borship numbers now a7,5lS.
It maintains fifteen educational centres
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-26
Sulliyan-McCarty,

Especial to The Dispatch)
FREDERICKSBURG VA, May 24,-
Mr.. John r. Sullivan, Of Stafford county
and Miss Lola McCarty. of this city
were married here last night at the
Methodist Parsonage by Rev. j. Fl. Light
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-26
The Lynchers Outwitted.

KANSAS CITY, May Plat Rosedaie'
Kansas. near here, crowd to-day at
tempted to lynch Munroe Kalyers, a
negro who had been found under the
bed of white woman. Soon after he
had been strung up tho negro was cut
Jail He will recover.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-26
Richmond Amateur Baseball
League.
Standing of the Clubs.

To-days games are!
c. and O. Offices and Can Company at
Fulton, AIS P. M.
u. B. Taylor and Cqlar Works at
Fnrmount. Ais p. NJ.
Locos and Binders at Chestnut HILL
p. M.
G. and o. Shops and Times-Dispatch
at Hermitage. $3.50 P. M
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-26
RIM. A., 8; Bridgewater, S.

(special to The Times Dspatch.)
FRONT ROYAL. VA, May 25.-Ran-
dolph- Macon Academy defeated Bridge
water, 8 to 5. Errors lost the game for
Brldgewater.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-26
Not Her Style,

Young Minister; You are all the Va
To mel . IA
good for this world. I'm afraid! -snlE
Magazine, III
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-22
STREET CLOSED TO TRAFFIC.
improvements in Southwest Wash
ington Necessitates Inconvenience

ington Necessitates Inconvenience.
Seventh street southwest, where it crosses
the Pennsylvania railroad tracks, will be
closed to traffic and pedestrians until
further notice. An order to this effect was
issued by the District Commissioners this
morning as measure of safety and in or
der to properly facilitate the Embarrassing
work which is now in progress at that
point.
Commissioner Biddle and Capt. Morrow,
assistant engineer commissioner, visited
tile scene of the embarrassing work in
South Washington yesterday afternoon and
they were both impressed with the serious
danger to life and limb which existed on
account of the work and the torn-up con-
dition Of the thoroughfare. and Col. Biddle
at once determined to eliminate this dam
Der by closing the street. He said one set
Of railroad tracks are being elevated and
some are on the surface; that water, sewer
and gas mains are being lowered, and cleo
trio and telephone conduits are being low
cred and street car tracks are being
and the railroad, making the condition very
dangerous. Several pedestrians. he said,
had narrow escapes crossing the tracks
while he was there yesterday afternoon.
This street will not be open to traffic
again until 1t can be used without fear of
accident. which. the Commissioners say,
will be several months. At this point Sth;
street Is only short distance away, and
as there Is little danger existing at the
Sth street crossing Col. Biddle says this
street will most likely be used by wagons
and pedestrians as thoroughfare while
7th street is closed.
The making of number of changes has
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-22

Miss White was graduate of the local
Normal School and had taught in the pub
lie schools for more than fifteen years.
Owing to illness she was forced to give UP
her school about the middle of last month.
She was staying at the home of a sister in
New York at the time of her death.
Miss White was regarded as a teacher of
exceptional ability. The announcement of
her death was a great shock to the princi-
pal and her associates of the Wallach
School.
The cause of death is given as nervous
prostration with complications. II Is prob
able that the remains will be brought here
for interment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-22
Will Of Mrs. Ann E. Stier.

The will of Mrs. Ann E. Sitter, widow of
Frederick A. Sitter, was filed today for pro-
bate. The document is dated May 10, 1906,
and devises the entire estate to Fernando H.
Sitter, Clinton W. Sitter and Virginia H.
Miller, each one-fourth, and the remaining
fourth to Maxine r. Eldridge and Ruth A.
M. Eldridge. Fernando H. Ster and Will
liam W. Miller, who were named execu-
tors, are authorized to hold the interest of
the Eldridge children during the minority
of the latter. The estate is valued at
about 81 900
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-22

been ordered by Col. Biddle in connection
with the crossing work. especially where
streets with much traffic cross the railroad
tracks. The bridge crossing the tracks at
18th street, which was temporarily removed
by the contractors will be replaced in
few days by order of the Commissioners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-22
MISS HATTIE r. WHITE DEAD.
Local School Teacher Passed Away
While in New York.

Information has been received here Of
the death in New York city yesterday OF
Miss Hattie r. White, teacher of the
sixth grade In the Wallach School. this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-22

The presentation of a silver service to the
new battleship Connecticut was made yes.
terday at the Brooklyn navy yard by Gov.
ROBBERS in the presence of many naval Of
ficials and citizens of Connecticut.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-22

Oleine and Rabbits Soaps.
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Bottom Mats, Red Seal Lye.
Shelf Paper. yards; Asbestos
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Paper. Tea Strainers, Whlsk
Broom Holders.
Choice for 31ac.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-22

EMr yard for choicest of
W. Festoon and Me-
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patterns, some worth as
much as 81 yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-22

ACc yard for Oriental
V%~ and Point Venice
Medallion. Applique and
FestoOn Laces. Some few
pieces worth up TO 81 yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-22
ST. zS Women's $3.50
to $3.50 Dress

Four tablefuls of broken sizes
vici kid-tan calf-box calf-pat-
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laced and blucher-values to
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-22
ST. ON Mems S. and
W n'~O $3.5o Shoes.

$50 pairs well made and neatly
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laced and bluchers-all sizes in
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-22

OE~ Misses and girls
e good wearing
School Shoes: to 2's.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-22

en- 2m for the. $l.9S
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Ec yard for reliable
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the longer you have them
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-22

o. Child's $50 vel
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-22
mSc Young Folks
OOSe Shoe

Broken sizes of Shoes for little
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Juliets-also Infants tan laced
and white top patent leather but
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-22
20c for SOC Silk Belts, Black and Fa

49, for the Palais Roy
ROS ais 2Jc Veilings will
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patrons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-22

Large Crystal Glass
Punch Bowl, includ-
Ing stand. Regular
price, S2.49. Special
tomorrow.
S1.7S
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-22
Bargains i'm Warwick White China.

W arw lex China
T key Platters;
large size. Regular
price, Doc. Special
tomorrow.
33c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-22

90 pairs girls and misses kid
laced and button boots-all sizes.
30 pairs Little Gents Shoes
sizes o to 1919.
100 pairs Women's kid boots and
fancy evening Slippers-broken
sizes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-22

Sizes to years in these popular Dresses braid cloth
button trimmed; lined throughout; $1.29 for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-22
Thanksgiving Cutlery Underpriced.

Rogers Silver-plated
T a b ! e Forks, best
make. Regular price,
800. Special tomor-
row,
ST. .s38 ~ dOz.
Arizona republican., 1906-03-13
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