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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-06-01

It is said that the new movement TO
organize the farmers Is meeting with
much encouragement aad that there are
already 100000 members in the SOUTH
west
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-06-01

The international Association Of Mar
BILE Workers. which has membership
extending over a large part Of the United
States and Canada. will meet IN annual
convention next week at Chicago.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-06-01

The telegraphers eight hour law n
Maryland goes into effect today.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-02-20
Brock S Cross Roads.
Bv James Mitchell.

bullet came from his own side. one
bullet struck him in the back and
passed through him. He fell on me
in the road and | think he swooned
lust as he fell. He lay limp and did
not move for some time. When he
came too, he asked me for 4 drink OF
water. T told him | couldn t give hin;
anv as I might need it myself. lie
said that he had some in his canteen
and asked me to please get 1t for him..
| just pulled out my knife, cut his
canteen strap and handed it to him.
The enemy's lines had given back
everywhere, but at this gap and botl
ends of our line concentrated their
fire on this point and it soon got too
hot for John. I lay like 4 lizard fiat
in the road and let them fight it out
over us. My old knapsack stuck up
so high while I was lying down III
the road. that two bullets passed
throught it. It was not long before
the yankees fell back from this point.
took three shots at man stand
ing behind a pine with his side to me.
I thought | lad good aim. but | miss
ed every time. He was net over thll-
ty steps from me. Some Of you may
think I did poor shooting, and did.
but when I tell you it was just afte:
the yankee had snapped his gun in
my face and punched me with his
bayonet, and you see my nerves We're
shattered and my brain completely
ratified,
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-02-20
Luck.

Abraham Lincoln, after being a
member of congress. desired to secure
a clerkship in Washington, but he
was defeated by Justin Buttertield.
He was disappointed, but had he not
been defeated he would have spent
his life in obScurity instead of becom-
ing president Of the United States.
Oliver Cromwell was once on board
a ship bound for America, but he was
taken back by a constable. and the
result was that he became one Of the
greatest men England ever knew.
Ulysses Grant would not have been
military man had it not been that
his rival for Il West Point cadetship
had been found to have six toes on
each foot instead Of five.
The great silver mine, the Silver
King, had been discovered by the
lucky accident Of prospector throw
ing piece of rock at lazy mule.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-02-20

more pronounced ere Nine. Patti had
concluded. At length amid the thun-
der Of applause, the singer retired
and the stranger was asked the reason
OF his grief.
"She reminds me so o my darter, >
said the fearful one. She was in the
singin' line
But surely your daughter could
not sing like that?" queried the man
in the next seat.
"No* answered the mcurner with
another sob, "but YOU could never
tell what she was singin' about.'
Cheek of A Stowaway.
Young Captain Sealby Of the Medi-
terranean liner. Cretic, was talking
about stowaways. says the Philadel-
phia Bulletin.
"Most of these fellows" he said,
''have an excessive quantity Of cheek.
Of brass.
''Once we discovered a stowaway a
few days out from New York and pl
him to work in the galley.
"A lady on tour Of inspection
paused by the stowawav as he SAT
pecling potatoes.
:. How soon do You think we'll
reach Naples?' she asked him.
" We'll, madam he replied, I'm
doing all 7 can to get her in by Tues
day "
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-02-20
A Sad Reminder.

\ story is told by the writer OF
':Some stories of the Concert; Plat
FORM concerning Nine. Patti, the fa-
nous English contralto. The singe:
was delighting a large audience Ill
the town hall at Birmingham when I:
workinyman in the rear Of the build
ing was observed to be in tears. There
was nothing in the words to account
for this display Of feeling, and had
this been otherwise the famed prlma
donna was singing in the Italian ton
cue. But the grief of the man became
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-02-20

The desire on the part Of the dele
gates to the Moroccan conference to
arrive at a satisfactory conclusion, re-
mains unchanged despite assertions
to the contrary. The pessimism of
certain Of the delegates even seems
to have given place to a sentiment
more in conformity with the situation
which is anything but hopeful. The
representatives of powers not directly
interested are determined not to leave
Alegciras until not only has the ques-
ton Of Moroccan reforms been set
tied, but confidence and harmony re-
established between the two antago-
nistic powers. The German delegates
declare that the conference must and
will find solution of the points in
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-02-20
Thompson & Otto in the Forefront

The machine operated BY these gen
tlemen is the kind used in all of
keiths Theatres. Pictures from this
machine do not tumble your brain
and set your head to dancing, they
are hickerless and you can sit and en-
iov them to the last number. Mr..
Thompson who sings the illustrated
songs has a rich, robust tenor voice
with the power to sing into the soul
the selections he renders. The audi
ence frequently joins in the chorus
and make the rafters tremble. All
that is good and novel in the way Of
pictures will be shown including
''Tracked by Bloodhounds." or "A
Lynching at Cripple Creek.'' "The
Detachable Clown.' 'Lover S
Crime" " "Hman Fly" ''Be Sure
Your Sins Will Find you Out. " "Po-
lice Raid" "Marie Antonette. -
"Fake Phenomena. - /" How a French
Nobleman Got a Wife" Etc, Etc.
One night only at the opera house,
February 2S. Popular prices, 25, IS
and so cents.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-02-20
Modern Titles.
Milwaukee Sentinel.

Milwaukee Sentinel.
Say, is the Big Noise in?' in
1uired the visitor as he entered the
office.
NAV; he is out feedin'.''
"'Well, where is the Chief Gazabo
the one who has charge when the
Big Noise is out?'
"He's outa town.
"Ain't there somebody here who
acts as the Main Squeeze when
they're away?"
'Nobody but me-
And who are you?'
I'm de Small Bunch-de guy
what sweeps out de ofice-see?'
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-02-20
No Sympathy From George.

My uncle, George Bridgham, a ma
tive of Buckfeld, Maine, a lifelong
hotel keeper, his last hotel being the
Walker House on Commercial street,
Portland, which he sold to the Boston
and Maine railroad, was qulckwltted
and a great joker, as was also his
wife, says the Boston Herald.
He was very heavy sleeper. One
NIGHT his wife was taken sick. She
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-02-20
CALL TO SEE OFFICE OFFICE.
ROBERT NORRIS,
GENERAL AGENT FOR SOUTH CAROLINA,
NeMherrN. South Carolina.
NeWberry, South Carolina,

dispute which, if not complete, shall
at least be provisional and honorable
for all, and that despite the serious
difficulties standing in the way e7-
erything will come right at the last
moment.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-02-20
Bleached Sea Island and Sheeting!

One English Long Cloth the 15c kind only &c. yd
Two Andoscogg Bleaching d each customer 73c yd
Two bales Island only 20 yds each customer 6 yd
Two bales sn Island only 20 yd to each customer yd
Unbeached Sheeting yds wide the Csc kind only 9c yc
Beached sheeng worth 35 yd only 10 ds to each customer
22he. ward.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-02-20
The Pacific Mutual Life Insurance
Company.

Its peculiar LEGAL organization makes it the STRONGEST
Life Insurance Company in America 1t is nearly 40 years
DID, gives the Greatest Guarantees written in the Policies
of any Insurance Company at less cost It's nonpartcpang
rates LESS than any other company doing business this
section.
pating plan:
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-02-20

nudged her husband and said:
"George, wake up, I am awful sick.
He only grunted and turned over.
After a while she nudged him again,
and said: "George you must wake up
for | am very sick"
"You sick, NATL? What's the mat
ter?'
"George, I can't breathe. -
He reused up for a moment and
said: "Well, NATL, I wouldn't try
Some people who pose as cynicso
are only cheap mimics.
Matrimony and parsimony are not
conductive Of harmony.
Cheerupathy is school Of medi-
cine that does not issue diplomas.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-02-20
Black Dress Goods Sal,

Think this sale less than third
often full half.
50 pieces Black Goods Bantne Merose Abatross
Panama Cloth all piled big table, yard in the lot
than so and worth 81 yd take choice
of any piece in the lot for 39c the yard.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-02-20
Silk Sale!

Is pieces China Silk White Light Blue Pink, Nile Green, Hello
ope and Navy Blue yd Waist pattern each
only Csc. yd
ss-in Cream China Silk the 60c kind, for only 39c yd
36-in Cream Silk the 75c. kind for only 48c yd
100 pieces Silk Styles worth &c. &c., for this big
dras pattern each customer 39c yd
SO inch Black Chiffon Silk. the S25 kird for only &c.,
36 inch Black Chiffon Silk the $3.50 kind for only &c.
These prices only hold good until Saturday night.
Evening journal., 1906-10-06
BAND AT RINK
First Infantry Organization to Furnish
Music for the Skaters.

First Infantry Organization to Furnish
Music for the Skaters.
The First Infantry Band has been en-
gagged TO play afternoon and evening =.
the new wlimingto rink. Eleventh and
Madison streets. 10 furnish music for the
skaters It is a great Improvement over
the big organ that was used to grind out
music
Dr. Williams, manager OF the rink
last night said there was no desire on
the part Of the management ITO annoy
residents In the nelghborhood and he be-
liovos that the replacing OF the organ by
the band viii be satisfactory to every
BODY.
The principal objection ON the pant OF
the residents thereabouts was 30 the
penetrating sound Of the organ at night
and TO the oongresatng Of persons in
Eleventh street Now that both OF these
objections have been removed IT is believ-
"a there viii be no further protest. al the
rythmic music Of the band can scarcely
be heard outside OF the building and Will
be heard less when all the windows are
placed IN.
Evening journal., 1906-10-06
ADDITION MADE TO
MONTROSE TERRACE

You will remember reading about the
grand opening Of Montrose Terrace
building lots. June 9. of this year. and
how we continually said that all the
lots would be sold within a few weeks.
That the people Of Wilmington had
but to visit this beautiful spot, over>
looking the Delaware river, to be con-
WINGED that It was the ideal place for
a home and to realize that within a
few years these lots would greatly in
crease in value. Each Of these state
ments have proven themselves. The
lots on Montrose Terrace have been
sold-and the time has been even
shorter than we anticipated-while
many Of our customers have already
been offered substantial increases over
the purchase prise Of their property.
The lots simply sold themselves. No
other sale Of suburban building lots
near Wilmington has ever equaled the
demand we. have had on this tract.
over three hundred and fifty lots We're
sold in three months. making a grand
total OF over seven hundred lots sold
since the first division, Montrose. was
opened. And as the demand still con-
tinues for lots in this vicinity, we have
purchased that magnificent tract OF
land adjoining Montrose Terrace,
known as the Guest estate. This tract
we have named Montrose Terrace Adj
dition, and extends from the Darby
trolley line to the River road; il is the
last available piece Of property for
building purposes on a five cent fare
in this section. Even now, just as
our engineers and a large force Of men
have started laying out and grading
the new streets and avenues, and be-
fore any notice has been printed about
our opening this tract, people are Wis
iting the property In order to secure
first selections. We have not deter
mined as yet. as to the date Of oui
grand opening; but we invite you al
to visit the property at once, ever
though you do not contemplate buying
1t will interest you to see the many
Improvements taking place. Agents
will be on the land every day, includ
ing Sunday, from a. m. to 6 p. m
Take Darby car direct to Montros'
Terrace Addition. only a short ride an'
a single five-cent fare. All car fare
refunded by agents on the land. Fo
further information, call at office, No
SSS Market street.
Larter & Morris.
Evening journal., 1906-10-06
MERCHANTS ARE
FIGURING SOME
Realize They Are Being Vic
timized By Fire InSur-
anCe Companies
RATES SOARING HIGHER

wilmington merchants and manu-
facturers. who are paying insurance on
their buildings and contents are begin
ming to do some figuring Of their own
which Will undoubtedly result in trans
fer Of the business from the companies in
the Delaware compact to that of the new
mutual company about TO be organized.
hey are finding the following condi-
tions which are becoming unbeatable;
First. All insurance companies, except
the mutual companies OF this State.
whether losers in the San Francisco dis
aster or not. have mare that event an ex-
cuse for raising the rates.
Second. There has been an increase Of
% CENTS per hundred on the rates in
force in the congested districts and from
10 TO Is per cent ON the present rates
on similar buildings in other portions OF
the city
Third. The rates FOR companies other
than mutual companies in this Stmte are
fixed by a compact or pool. known as
the Delaware compact. and competition
between companies in this territory is
stiaed completely by this trust
Eourth-Mutuai companies rates are
about one-half the rates Of the Delaware
contract rates but the mutual companies
cannot handle all the business here.
Fifth. In some cities the insurance COM
panies are taxed TO help pay FIRE deplrt-
inent expenses. but here they enjoy im-
munity.
sixth. The insistence on the eighty per
cent. clause on large buildings, taken in
connection with the preset already too
high rate which is TO be increased is re-
earded as a form of robbery
And Finally. All compliance with mod
EN- requirements for fire protection inside
buildings. and the Introduction OF fire.
proof construction, has not resulted In de-
crossing. or stationery, rates bat thi
more the merchants do the higher In
proportion the rates seem no go.
The only means OF relief seems TO be the
formation of one OF more mutual COM
pan,es and this is being done by those 70
whom the burden Of the present increas-
ing rate is becoming decidedly objection
able.
There was some talk OF taking legal ac-
tion under the Federal antitrust law but
! IL was found that each district or stat,
compact was separate afiair and there
fore could only be reached by State anti
srust legislation.
Evening journal., 1906-10-06
THIRTEEN YEARS
Unlucky Number for Dakota Woman.

The question whether the number
'18" is really more unlucky than any
other number has never been entlreiy
settled in everyone's mind.
A So Dakota woman, after thirteen
wears OF misery from drinking eonee'
found a way to break the "unlucky
SPELL" She writes:
For thirteen years / have been a
nervous wreck from drinking coffee.
NV liver stomach, heart-in fact my
whole system being actually poisoned
by it,
last year l was confined to my bed
for six months. Finally 1t dawned on
me that coffee caused the trouble.
Then / began using Postum instead Of
ordinary coffee, but with little faith, as
my mind was IN such a condition that
II hardly knew what to do next
Extreme nervousness and falling
Oversight caused me to lose all courage.
In about two weeks after / quit coffee
and began to use Postum. I was able
to read and my head felt clear. / am
Improving all the time and I viii be
ia strong. well woman yet.
81 have fooled more than one person
with a delicious cup Of Postum. Mrs.
S. wanted to know where | bought my
fine coffee. told her my grocer had
il and when she found out il was POST
um she has used IL ever since, and her
nerves are building up fine.
my brain IS strong. my nerves
steady. ny appetite good. and best Of
Tan. I enjoy such sound pleasant sleep
Name given by Postum Co. Battle
Greek. Mich. Get the little book IN
pkg. "The Road TO MELVILLE" There's
la reason"
Evening journal., 1906-10-06
Surprise Party

An enjoyable surprise party was
rendered Miss Mary Johnson. on We'd
nesday evening at her home, No. POS
North Adams street Those present
were the Misses Mary Johnson, Bessie
Lacey. Lizzie Dougherty, Nellie Brad
ley. Martha Alexander. Ella August
Annie McFadden, Agnes Pufahl Name
Horrigan, Annie Dougherty, Agnes
Forbes. Marguerite Haley. Agnita
Crossburn Name Kelley Elizabeth
johnson; Messrs. Leo Feeney, Con.
Lynch, Joseph Dougherty. Frank
Green, Edward Dillon. Joseph Forbes,
John Alexander. Charles Dillon, Will
liam ODonell- John Conner, Thomas
Graney. Harry Knots. Thomas Lynch,
Dennis Desmond. Leslie Johnson,
Joseph Johnson. Mrs. John w. Johnson
and Mr.. and Mrs. Dennis G. Bonner
and daughter.
Evening journal., 1906-10-06
BETTY'S
BURGLAR
BY RUTH CATHERwooD
Copyright, 1909, by f. C. PARCELS
By RUTH cATHERwooD

Grenville looked about him content
edly. When man has been absent for
a month and has slept in sleeping cars
most OF that time home seems pretty
good, even though Il may only be
four room fat
He washed the stains Of travel from
his face and hands, slipped on his
smoking jacket and went over TO the
humidor. To his surprise the box was
empty save for n card ON which was
scrawled: Had a party. l owe you a
box. Bert"
With a laugh he started Tor the win
dow. Bert Niblo lived on the floor be
low. He would demand the immediate
return Of a couple Of the cigars. He
wanted a chat with Bert anyway, and
the quickest way down was by the fire
escape.
His slippered feet made little or no
noise against the iron rings. and pres,
entity he stood on the landing below.
The windows were open. and he step
ped into the room.
For moment the gloom blinded him,
then as his eyes became accustomed "a
the dusk he started forward. AS he did
so there was a click, and a feminine
voice commanded him 70 throw up hi:
hands.
The command had to be twice repent
ed before be obeyed, but at last Id
comprehended that the order was IN
tended for him. and he raised them
above his head.
There was a rustic Of feminine drap
cries, then the light was turned on, re
vealing a girl who was pretty even II
spite Of the white eagerness Of he
face.
Il beg your pardon" said Grenville
"I am afraid that there is a mistake
somewhere. / thought these were Mr.
Niblo's apartments"
'They are" was the quiet response
"You made the mistake Of seeing Mr.
Evening journal., 1906-10-06
Personal and Social Notes

Mr.. and Mrs. George Powick have
returned from a visit to friends in
Bethlehem and Allentown, Pa.
Mrs. Fred Jones of Bridgeville. is the
guest Of Mrs. ]. p. Conoway.
Thomas ]. Gray of Bridgevine was
a visitor m this city yesterday.
Alonzo Davis is spending some time
in Bridgeville.
Mrs. William Bauhm is visiting her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. George b. Graef
in Bridgeville.
Miss Lille Cole has returned from a
ten days trip to Niagara Falls.
30 Miss Anne Huesman, Of Magnolia,
has been visiting friends in this city.
Miss Annie Barnard has returned
from a visit to friends in Dover.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Frazer have
been the guests of friends at Willow
Grove. Del.
Miss Ethel Easom, Of Lewes, is the
guest of friends in this city.
Arthur Hudson has been visiting his
parents at Milford.
so Mr.. and Mrs. John West are the
guests of friends at Harrington.
MISS Louise Hayes is the guest of
friends in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Frank Metten is visiting friends
En-New York
Miss Bessie German spent yesterday
IN Philadelphia.
Miss Bessie Rogers is the guest OF
relatives in Dover.
Mr. and Mrs John H. Jack have re-
turned from a weeks visit to Wash
lngton. ..-.
Walter Thatcher has returned from a
visit to friends in Elkton, Nd.
Miss Elizabeth Hates has accepted a
position in Berlin, Nd.
Wesley Metteer. young business
man Of New York city, spent yester-
LAY in this city. Mr. Metteer is
well known here. having formerly been
with the American Car and Foundry
company of this city for fourteen
bears.
Mrs. Thomas Frazer is confined tc
her home. No. 1919 Pine street, with a
sever attack of illness.
Miss Minnie Price has returned from
b two days visit TO friends in Town
send, Del
Mrs. William Downey is recovering
rom a severe attack Of illness.
Mrs. r. X. McNulty is visiting il
Ldnwood, Pa.
Evening journal., 1906-10-06
Telephone Party

On Thursday evening delightful
telephone party was given at the home
Of Miss Bessie Mitchell, No. 425 jack
son street. Among the guests were the
Misses Bessie Mitchell, Emma Palmer,
Katie Schneider, Ella Richardson, Ella
NJ Hopkins. Esther Robinson. Ethel
Brown, Ethel Beeson, Katie Rawling.
Of Wilmington. and Cora Brown, of
Baltimore Nd; Messrs. Fred Hadley,
William Leonard, Hainey Beeson, Earl
Moon. Paul Walraven. Joe Fidance,
Joe Bradley. Norman Karschner. Will
liam Murine. William Walter. William
Schneider. and Mr.. and Mrs. Mitchell,
Mary. David and Nancy Mitchell.
Evening journal., 1906-10-06

SHE INDICATED SEAT BY THE WINDOW
AND INTO THIS HE BACKED.
Niblo 90 out and not knowing that ]
was here"
mot remarkable, considering the
fact that he is a bachelor" he smiled
'1ll bet you are his sister"
Il am" she admitted stifiy.
"Thcn You must know me-" he be
gan. Il am fred Grenville."
Miss Nibl0's nose raised itself In pro
test. THAT is very clever Of you" she
said, "only Mr. Grenville is out OF town
and will not be back for another week"
Great heavenw he gasped. "You
don't take me for a burglar do your
"Who else would be likely 70 make
entry by means Of the fire escapeT
she asked
"But n burglar In smoking jacket
and slippers?" he protested.
Il suppose It is q new dodge" she
explained Something like the dress
suit burglar. isn't itT
But / really am Fred Grenville," he
pleaded. II always drop down to see
Bert by way OF the fire escape. He
took all Of my cigars for some party
and when ! got in ahead Of time to
night l found his note and came down
after some"
$50 you've been robbing Mr.. Gren.
yille's fat, toog' she said. You must
have been to some pains to find out
the safe places"
But / tell you that I am Grenville."
he persisted. Il will show you"
He reached into his hip pocket for
his cardcase. but at his first move the
pistol went up again. Put up your
hands OF I'll shoot" warned a steady
voice, and Grenville's hands went up
He knew that she meant what she
said
Il wish you would call up the
house." he said. Most OF the tenant.
know me, and Identification will b'
easy"
"AIy brother win be in soon." sh,
said Il feel safer this way"
"Its a mighty uncomfortable way
he pleaded. "slay not lower my
hands?"
III You keep them in your lap" she
agreed. "but keep them away from
your pockets. Sit in that chair"
She indicated a rocker by the window
and into this he backed. She took O
seat in front OF him. her finger on the
/ trigger OF the nasty looking revolver
ready TO shoot at the first sign OF an
outbreak. She was western girl, he
remembered. aud trained to the use OF
firearms.
"IIow did you come to have that
gunf" he asked curiously.
Il heard some one in Mr.. Grenville's
rooms and knew it must be burglar.
7 I was just going upstairs when heard
you coming down."
when will Bert be backy he asked
anxi0usly.
'Afr. Niblo viii be back in a short
time now" she sold formally.