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The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-06-15
Channel Has shifted.

The recent floods shifted the chan
mel of the Walla Walla river at Mil
ton ana Freewater to an extent that
seriously interferes with irrigation.
In many instances farms and fruit
tracts will have to be reditched, prao-
tically. In cutting new channels, the
river virtually changed its course in
many places, leaving cultivated land
out of reach of water.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-06-15
Rulison Asks For Divorce.

William A. Rulison, through b Is
attorneys, Peterson & Peterson, has
brought suit in the circuit court for
divorce from Elyira Rulison. The
parties to the suit were married in
Hartford, Kan, Nov. 27. 1878. De-
sertion is alleged in the complaint.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23
Personals and Briefs.

Mrs. Laura b. Watts. of Auburn, n. C..
arrived in the city yesterday afternoon
and is stopping with her father, MI
Henry Meyer OF No. 5iO East Clay Street.
Mrs. Watts Is accompanied by two OF
her children-Charles and Mary.
Mr. and Mrs. George r. Doughty and
child, OF No 525 Mosby Street VIII leave
this morning for Washington, =. c.,
rents Mr.. and Mrs. William Doughty
Mr.. NJ. r. Maury Werth, OF Baltimore.
Will spend HIS holidays with his family
at IT'S Park Avenue.
MI William N. Buttei. Of Washington.
IS visiting Miss Ollie Britain, No. 6o2
West Clay Street.
Mr. and Mrs. George O. I.aizure and
little daughter. OF Washington, D. c..
are visiting her parents. Mr.. and Mrs
Charles l. Britain, Of No. COZ West
C1au 0f-aAL
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23
KIDNAPPED BOY
IS RECOVERED

NEW YORK. December ~ George Bru-
cate. the four-year-old boy. who was
kidnapped two weeks ago. WAS found to-
day ia Brooklyn. he was picked up ga
the street boy a policeman and taken 90
the rooms OF tho children Society.
where De was at once identified. Word
was sent to the home 81 the boys pa
rents. and within an hour DE was 10
the arms at his mother. vino had become
seriously ill as a result OF worry over the
missing child
The Toy could teN nothing about his
experiences since DC disappeared lie had
been well cared FOR. however. and when
found h, wore. in addition 10 the clothes
which Dee had ON when last seen by his
parents. u big warm shawl
The police hclcvc that the boy. whose
parents are On poor circumstances. was
stolen by one Of the gangs OF blae kmailng
a. speradoes who have been killing well-to-
do Italians on the East Side ~ tAe city
with the expectation that their efforts
To- collect blackmaI would be made easy
II they could show some OF the more
PROSPEROUS OF their countrymen how easy
IL war a. perpetrate a crime q this kind.
In one OF the letters which Mrs bru-
cate received there was a specific demand
for Sl.o00. and she was told that II She
did not have II herself. she should get u
from some Of her rich friends, II she ever
vvantet. 20 see George alive.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23
WHIPS NEGROES
WHO STABBED HIM
White Man ReSents Mud Being
Thrown on Him and Terrific
Fight Ensues.

BOWLING GREEN. VA. December
Andrew Pitts, "a white man. who lives
near Sparta. was severely stabbed in the
back and cut in the arm yesterday eve
ming by Luther Washington and another
negro named I.atane The ARRAY occurred
on tho road about three miles from this
place. il seems that the two negroes
were drinking and drove up and spattered
mud on Pitts who spoke 20 them about
IL. when one word brought on another.
and a fight took place. in which Pitts
whipped both Of tho negroes. Some other
parties came along the road ana sepa rated
them. and Pitts was walking along with
"a friend on the way to IBIS buggy. when
tho negroes ran up and stabbed him. he
was brought 10 the Lawn Hotel in a very
weak condition from the loss or blood
The negroes are Sun a large.
Charlie Pugh was accidentally. hut dan
eerously shot by his brother. Henry Pugh.
yesterday evening. They live near woods
Lane, and were starting out hunting when
the gun in Henry Pughs hands went OF
the whole load taking effect in tho knee
OF his brother. SCATTERING the bone. and
tearing his leg into threads. owing 70 his
weak condition from loss OF blood, ampu-
'~uon or the limb was delayed
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23

diagonaiiy across the street from tho
homes OF Thomas and Iiggon.
Logon was arrested by Patrolman VIII
nam A. Palmer and charged with murder.
although 1t was known by all Of tbs. off,
GERS and bv the coroner that the shooting
was accidental The inquest viii be held
this afternoon at $50 o'clock After the
verdict OF the c0roners jury x is very
likely that the hoy VINO fired the shot
that killed Thomas viii be discharged.
Thomas and Liggon went TO the house
"i Coles 20 make arrangements for q
church social 20 De given after Christ
mas. Liggon was in tho room when
Thomas came. Tho former saw a re-
Noiver on the manteipiece and inspected
st. He was trying to break IL when
Thomas entered The pistol was discharg-
eel and the ban entered Thomas's head
just over the left eve. He never spoke
Death was instantaneous. Several friends
Of both negro boys We're in the rum
at the time. and notice was at once sent
70 the police station.
Oficer Palmer went to the scene. and
after some time found Chat the killing
or Thomas was purely am accident. Many
witnesses were summoned for the Inquest.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23


lines o. tHe deatr OF Mrs. ". W. FL
LIFT. o. Cfewe, Va. wAo died July sun.
Mother in heaven hy the shining sea.
Can'st thou soe the tears we shed Tor
Dost know the pain En- oar hearts tonight.
BECAUSE We miss they smile OF hehtt
Mother. mother. how long il seems
Since We laid t-ec down 90 hallowcd
dreams,
Twas hard, SEQ hard, 20 turn away
From thy Nowery grave. in the dying
day.
II only Tor one brief moments space
We could LOOK again ora thy weu loved
and hear onee more thy gentle voice.
Twould mako Our lonely hearts reJoce-
Ills TIE Christmas time. bat the usual
Is wanting. since thou art rot here,
Iu vain W. listen ln clamher ana han.
To hear thy footsteps gentle faL
IT'S the Christmas time. when oar Father
gave
His only Son. the world 10 save
Will not our sorrow and anguish cease
II We open oar hearts Co this Prince 81
EIe win give us strength for the srievous
And tighten the burders Of sorrow and
wm gently guide ull nc find at last
Our darlings smile when the pain Is pasL.-
O, Bethiehem's Babe, we open wide
The hearts closed door; come and ahidei
Come, bid US look from night of gloom,
To the morning land. beyond the tomb!
HER CHILDREN.
Crewe. Va. December D, 1906
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23
WOMAN AND TWO GIRLS
BURNED TO ASHES

NEW YORK. December p -AIrs AIica
Linen McWithey and her children. Helen
SIN years old. and Elizabeth. four years
oid were burned TO death in fire that
destroyed their home at HOmpton Lake.
\. j.. early this morning The mother
ana children were the only occupants Of
Lie mouse when the fire started. How tho
IRE started is not known. Mrs Nc
Whitney was seen standing al a window
appealing for help Before a ladder could
be procured, Mrs. McWithey fell. over
come hy the flames. After the ruins
cooled "a search was made for the bodies
ln the cellar was found portion OF
Mrs. McWithey's body ana fragment
OF The body OF one Of tho children
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23
STRAY SHOT FEELS
FARMVILLE MAN
Was Standing in Crowd Where
Antc-ChristmaS Celebration
Was Taking Place.

Especial to Tie 1'iir..- Dispatch.
EAttAl b lille. VA. December Bash
Bruce. a popular young man OF FARM
Vile. was shot Thursday night while
engaged DOB celebrating Christmas near
tne Normal school. Tie was standing in
crowd OF young men. who were firing
cannou-Crnckers and other fireworks.
when pistol bali struck him. Mr. Bruce
f'n ut thr craDk OF the pistol. 10 is not
h'ue"ar that tae shot was uurposcly fred
al t.e young man lir was taken rip ny
DIS friends and carried to the office Of
II- &C. B Crute. who. with Dr ellis
-l1Ood for some hours for the bullet The
been located.
Nr Bruce is SON of the late William
Bruce. Of Prince Edward. ana clerks In
fN. Dry goods stor" OF Richardson &.
Drtlic. Of this town.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23
PETERSBURG GAY
As NOT FOR YEARS
Spirit of the Holiday Season Has
Complete Control of the
Cockade City
PURCHASE OF SKATING RINK
a. {. Weaver Now Control, the
Largest Amusement Resort
in the City.

PETERSBURG. VA. December r. Tho
hNeliest Christmas seasdn en- this citv iu
many years is already i'm fun swing. th.
streets to-day presenting a regular Christ
mas Eve appearance, with great crowds
OF holiday shoppers and merrymakcrs.
including the clamorous cow-beH and tin
norm brigade whose din Is accOmpanie :
ers.
Mayor Jones to-day issued "a proclama-
non calling the attention of the public
10 the city ordinance relative 20 the fring
ot guns, fireworks ami other explosives.
None VIII be allowed 10 be fired near
stores where cotton or peanuts an.
stored. or near tobacco factories. re-
prizeries or warehouses and other build
mss or Ike character. and q special re-
quest is made that quiet De maintained
during the hours OF church services.
PURCHASE SKATING RINK.
The Washington Street roller skating
rink. the largest amusement resort in the
CITY. has been purchased by~A. @. Weav-
er and ". q. Godsey from the PEOPLES
Amusement Corporation. and viii be run
under the new management. The price
paid for the property has not been made
public.
The Methodist congregations OF this cit,
VIII hold a Joint Christmas service ar
Market Street Methodist Church Christ
mas morning. Rev. G.. Rossor James
pastor OF the West Street Church. wiz
preach the sermon.
Petersburg Lodge. 40. Is. a. r. & A
NJ. has elected the following officers for
the ensuing term. Worshipfll master.
Hatcher s. Seward senior warden. Rob
eft Y kayburu; Junior waT,.cE samuel
-. Rodgers treasurer James r. CufU-
bert. secretary, c. r.. forst. senior dea-
con. George Townsend: Junior deacon. DR.
J.. W. Plchers chaulains. Rev. j b. Wuu
and Rev. vs.. McC. White. tler r. q
bahnoy. These Officers viii %. installed
on the evening Of December l1th
RURAL ROUTE.
Tho establishment 81 rural route no
.. Petersburg has been ordered hv the
Post-Ofhce Department AT Washingtor.
thereby anordlnE free mail delivery 90
about one hundred and forty people
AR William r Waymark narhsuist at
the DuGiap Tobacco Factor here. has
arr we'd I'm san Francisco on his return
from Australia. where Do " M 90 INSTALL
machinery in the British-Amerfcan Too
hacco Company factories. Air Way
mack 81 expected Go PETERSBURG next
WcdneS 1aV
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23
Resolutions


WHEREAS. RICHMOND RANDOLPH
Lodge. So. ~. A. J.. and A. 81. nar with
mHch pleasure heard of the gallant per
s1nal work OF Assistant Chisf George
o. Shaw. in fighting the fire in us
building. Mason 3 Hail. therefore la .L
Resolved. That the heartfelt thanks
81 the members OF Richmond Randolph
Lodge bc. and the same are hereby.
teude rca 20 Assistant lhisf George o.
shaw and the members OF tie Hlrh-
nlund Fire Department for their sfrct-
nous eNertlons. whereby a.. old Masonic
landmark Mason Hall ou Franklu
street. near Elrhtccntl. was preserved
at tie recent fire when Mcuouolgn
stables. on Eighteenth street were de-
stroyed ODD The night or December d..
1861
Resolved. That Richmond Pandolpn
Lodge. SO. la contribute 81 TO tire
Fireman s. Relief FUND. and that % copy
% these resolutions be- forwarded 30
chief shaw The Board 81 Sire Conn
missiouers. ana published n l'ne Times
Dispatch.
Resolved. That the thanks or ne
lodge pc extended tn BRO Pep1 a..
Hord. ~. d. aud Bros. Prterfllld Vest
and Joseph L. Iimm~r. and other meme
herF uf the city unilre force for valuable
services rendered ol that occasion.
Done uy order ~ The Lodge. December
Us 1875
w. A. CLARKE. Jr.. Secretary.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23
ISLAND DISAPPEARS.
Pearl Fishing Reef Sinks Into
the Sea.

SAN FRANCISCO. CAL. Dec c2-1he
oceanic companE's steamship Mariposa.
arriving here yesterday from Tahita brought
the news Of the change In tho Topography
or tho Pomotus group. Tho little Atoli
named HiNueru located in tie group. has
disappeared. ana scientists are wondering
what brought about the sudden placement of
the island. short time before the Atoil
was missed q hurricane swept over ihat
portion OF the iomotus, but even 81 there
had been a tidal wave IL is not likely that
the Island would have been swept away
The suppusition ia that there has been a
severe earthquake which caused the Atou 10
SINK into the sea The island 81 Hlkueru
was not Inhabited and there WAS no reee-
taton on the coral reef that cnclrcled the
lagoon. II was known principally FOR pearl
fishing.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23
JAMESTOWN COMMITTEE
FROM MASSACHUSETTS

BOSTON. MASS. December 22-Work-
ing committees for the historical eX-
hibits from Massachusetts by the Colonlal
Danes have been appointed. including
Mrs. William Tudor. Mrs Winthrop
and Miss r. w. Perkins. AN well known
Boston society women. Miss Gertrude l.
.A-inkhaus. Of Maiden. has been APP
pointed ny the State board 20 take
charge ~ the historical loan collection
and assemble the state exhibits for
Massac husetts. The collection viii in
clude photograp hs. portraits. engravings
furniture china. samplers silver. jcwcry.
books. manuscript ana autographs
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23
DISTRIBUTE BASKETS.
Salvation Army to Have a Busy
Day Tomorrow.

ON Monday evening at o'clock Christ
mas Evel She officers ana friends ~ M.
richmond corps will distribute about aOa
'hIistnas dinner baskets Ia as many
deserving families. Each basket will con-
tam sufficient provisions to feed a family
of i've. captain and Mrs Fowler hope
that an their friends VIII be ON hand TO
hrlp III the baskets. and assist in the
distribution Mayor Mccarthy and sew
eral of the leading citisens have been
asked to be present. and the Salvation
Army hope that the public generally
Will look in and see the provisions made
for the needy people OF Richmond.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23
DEATHS.

Law RENEE. Died. suddenly. in Char
lottesViHe. Saturday. December .,n,i.
SAM El. J.. LAWRENCE.
The remains viii reach tine city some
TIME to-day, and VIII bc carried 10 tie
residence OF his mother-fn-iaW Mrs
Kate Burnett 80 south Laurel lime
90 funeral VIII hc announced in Mou-
days Times Dispatch.
81 LLEA Died. yesterday morning az
Is - az The residence OK her parents. ON
Grove Road. OLA, tile da.igltcr of 81.
and Mrs. y. g. MILLER, in the seveu-
treutl year OF her age
TO-DAY
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23
SEARCHING ATLANTIC
FOR MENAClNG DERELlCTS

NORFOLK. VA. December 22-The
United States dcrelict destroyer Lebanon.
which has been searching for the schooner
Charles l.. Mitcheii and other derelicts
on the Virginia capcs for the past several
days. returned TO port to-day and is now
az anchor on Lambert's Point The Ie-
hanon found no dereiicts
The former Spanish gunboat Sandoval.
which left the Norfolk Navy Yard yes
terday for New York. was at anchor
n Hampton Roads to-day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23
CALL KU KLUX KHAN
TO MEET IN ATLANTA

ATLANTA. GA. December Follow
ing the posting on the streets of notices
printed IN red ink carly to-day calling the
TX. *. X" 10 meet nj 9 o'clock this even
inG with guns. Mayor Woodward to-day
offered reward Of two hundred dollars
for evidence to convict amy persons OF
posting such notices or IN auy way IN
citing riot during the holidays.
ono hundred extra police have been
sworn go 20 serve during the holidays and
TO prevent any repetition OF the serious
riots OF last Sept mhcr.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23
French Amend. "

PARIS, Dec. Tile entire Republ-
can press to-day expresses the greatest
satisfaction at the adoption yesterday by
q vote Of 4l3 TO l66 Of the governments
bill amending the church and State sep
aratiOn law Of 1903. The papers dwell
with special qualification on the fact
that the various Republican groups
unitedly supported the government in
the new step which Il felt compelled 10
take IN Wow OF the intransigence OF the
vatican authorities. Tho opposition or
gans indulge in the most violent denun-
citation of the new measure
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23

Street. viii take place from ST. Patrick'a
church. at 3 O'Clock this afternoon. The
pail bearers viii hc as follows:
Messrs. Hugh Smith. James Boirner.
Arthur Powers. John Craven. Thomas
sheehy. john Malone. Dan Hogan and
Thomas McLaughlan
The interment win hn I'm Mount ,..,-
vary Cemetery
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23
Ill HEALTH DRIVES
MAN TO SUICIDE
lspeelal p The rimes-Dlspalch. ]

- I7T70-Tll y IO0 Times II-TaI0n
WEST POINT. VA. December ee--
MI. Vernon Jones shot himself at
O'Clock This morning Ia his room at his
sisters, az Plum Point New Kent
county. Mr.. Jones. formerly a citizen
OF New Kent, recently employed AZ New
port News came up last uight 20 spend
Christmas with his sister Mrs n ~
Morris. az Plum Point. Tie was about
fcrty-iive years old and was the son III
Mr.. Burwcu Jones. Of New Kent He
made an attempt 60 drown himself a
year or two ago while in Newport News.
III health Is assigned as the cause %
tho suicide.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23
MAMMALIAN ISSUES
ULTlMATUM TO HARTMAN

PEORIA. ILL.,. Dccemhcr Grand
Master John J iIBnuahan. ~ the Brother
hood Of Locomotive Firemeu and En-
gncers. Tonight issued an ultmatum 20
J.. IT, Hartman. president ANA chairman
Of the executive committee 81 the South
ern Pacific Railroad. notifying that officer
~ the proposed strike OF the eng uecrs
and nremen n the road az o'clock sun
day afternoon.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23
Elmer Branhan

OSBORN ) GAP, VA. December - -
Elmer Branham. farmer. OF near th q
place died to-day. lie had been I'M Tor
several months and had not been able IN
speak except In whisper for some time
The deceased was about fifty years ~
age, and leaves "a family
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23

forms the ~ is Company that h must
make its contracts future delivery. so Il
would not exceed the agreed number OF
pounds of root TO be sold per annum
under the agreement. and less m possible
Should there be "A difficulty because OF
this. MI Rau informed the Lewis COM
pany the MacAndrews and Forbes Com
pany would make 1t up to thern
An ADJOURNMENT was taken until Mon
day
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23
Rev. Wnliam c. Latane-

-, IeptVIaI to Toe INNS Dispatcn-I
FREDERICKSBURG VA. Dccerob.-
q. heF william q. Latane. "A prominent
Episcopal minister Of NVogffnorel.r.i
county. died az his home to-day al OIL
Grove. OF paralysis of the throat as.d
Sixty years. lie Is survived boy his widow
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23
Observation-Disclosures.

Mr.. IT, O. y Marlborough and Miss
Bessie Angley, both of this city were
married at noon last Thursday in Wash
invtou. ID. c. MI Marlborough is en-
ployed by tho A. Hoen Company and is
The young couple were accompanied
TO Washington by Mr.. J. T. Lewis.
brother-ln-Iaw Of the groom. They VIII
return TO the city to-day and viii take
IN lLnlr realdenca here.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23
Miss Ola Miller.

Miss Ola Miller. tho seventeen-year- ola
daughter OF Mr.. and Nrs r. A Mnler
aed Friday morning al go O'Clock In
sne acme of her parents. on Grove Road.
me funeral viii take place from the resi-
dcnce at o'clock this afternoon
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23
LOUISIANA SAILS FOR
HAMPTON ROADS

NEW ORLEANS. December 22.-Repairs
TO the disabled starbOard engine Of the
battlcship Louisiana were completed to-
day Tho battleshlp is scheduled TO sail
tomorrow for Hampton Roads.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23
Granville Embrev

special 90 THE Times Dispatch
fREbER ckSBE re. VA. Berar,bo-
Granville Embrey. ex-Confoacrat,, sof-
dier, OF stafford county. died TODAY.
aged sevcaty eight years one broth.~
and two sisters survive hin
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23
THE WEATHER

Forecast: Virginia and North Carolina
Falr sunday, Monday and Tuesday warm
err light 10 fresh northwest winds
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23
Funeral 81 M Handcocl-

The funeral Of Mrs. Ann "a Handbook.
who died Friday IN the houc of her
cousin 800 Ncnable Street. VIII take place
from the house az 3 o'clock this after
noon.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23
Conditions Yesterday.

Hisnest temnereture yesterday ...... 4;
Lowest temperature yesterday .... ~
Mean temperature Yesterday ........ ~
y orua teiAper8ture yesterday...... -
Departure from normal tempera ture. 20
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23
/. OBITUARY.

Funeral of V. ]. Griffin.
The funeral OF Mr.. Vincent J. Griffin.
who died At his residence. 632 louisiana
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23
Hoods SarSaparilIa

u strengthens and tones the etorp-~t
and permanently cures dyspepsia and sn
pt0mach troubles. Accept no substitute.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23
Plums for the Xmas Tree

M q u Y OF II 3
n We put Off
buying res -
ents' till the last
moment.
T h ere s n O
harm done.
Most suitable
and acceptable
things here for
everybody.
A few OF the
gems are:
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23

vii feel 7 am sure austere intimations
or virtue end OF rirhtscusnoss.
III us admit. .nen. thai these Two Sec
flnns almeSt from tht Llodine o. the
Susan Constant ana thc Mnynowor. have
followed different paths of development
and have. 81. n measure tested The value
e. different institutions. iu SO doing let
u. admit chat tn-v haVc greatly misuu-
oer>trno each cfirr. Tncy have free
0uentlv nareed eatn other and called
tlc. other names and az ias; came TO
SIZE ncat where tr.N shed eacn others
l.arn