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The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-16
"BLAck BARr's" cAPToR.
New Yorker Who Went to California
and Became Renowned for
Bravery.


years for deeds of daring and courage,
Il dead. says the San Francisco Chron-
.cle. AS sheriff. Thorne, among many
other acts which marked him in the
early period of California's history.
hunted the bandit, joaquin Murietta,
out of his district and effected the cap
ture of the desperate and finished stage
robber. Black Bart.
Thorne was born in New York Is
years ago. He was a nephew of United
States Senator Thomas c. Plat, of
New York, He came to California in
September, 1Si9. and so soon distin-
guished himself by GOODNESS and I'M
tiinching courage that he was quickly
picked out as the man to maintain or.
der in the lawless camps of Calavera
county. Almost Immediately he gained
a reputation he never lost by arresting
Sam Brown, professional bad man"
who killed four men before Sheriff
Thorne walked up in the face of level
ed six-shooter and took not only him
but his companion to Jail.
From that time until four years ago
Mr.. Thorne was continuously connect
ed with the sheriff's Office. In 1901 he
was stricken with paralysis and never
recovered his strength.
The capture of Black Bart, the as
sumed name of c. E. Boles, the most
famous and daring stage robber known
to frontier history, was due to Sheriff
Thorne's relentless pursuit and logged
following of what seemed a vain at.
tempt.
Black Bart FIRST commenced opera
tions as stage robber in 1875, and in
eight years successfully held up no
less than q stages. with gain to
himself of thousands Of dollars. He
always worked alone, conflded in nc
one, and when not engaged in this was
known in San Francisco as quiet,
well-dressed mining man with but few
friends and plenty of money. In fact
his methods of concealment were sc
perfect that his arrest for the crimes
placed to the credit Of BLACK Bart
came as staggering surprise to ali
but the officers.
His final capture followed an attempt
to rob the Copperopolis stage in 1883
A boy passenger had dismounted quite
a way back Of the spot where the stage
was stopped by the highwayman, anG
his sudden appearance with his gun
gave the express messenger a chance
which he seized. The shot struck
Black Bart in the head, but he escaped
Some time afterward, near the scene
was found cuff stained with blood
A laundry mark on this was traced to
a laundry where Boles, known as c
E. Barton, had his washing done and
at last the officers had evidence enough
to confront Barton with the crime. He
was tried, convicted and sentenced te
serve five years in San Quentin. After
his release he disappeared, and while
series of daring stage robberies moi
long afterward gave rise to the sus.
picioin that he had resumed his Ole
life, nothing definite was proved
against him.
Black Bart in all his hold-ups neve,
took a life or insulted a woman. He
worked quietly and swiftly, with the
manner of a gentleman. His particu.
lar prey was the Wells-Fargo express
boxes, and he. celebrated the capture OF
each treasure chest by verse of dog.
gerel inscribed on the rified box. These
verses he signed: BLACK Bart, P.
o, S."
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-16
Was 10 Bu.yr

My neighbof, q thrifty old German.
conducts q nursery. Meeting him ON
the street one morning 1 asked him:
well. Mr.. Heinyicks, how ID bust
ness? Have you much to do nowi3
"Ach4 (scratchingl his head) some
dimes noding und sometimes joost
.5dwice as much. San Francisco
Chronicle.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-16
Human Fipure Tareet.

Human Figure Targets.
The new musketry regulations of the
German army prescribe firing at hui
man figure targets only, and these are
to De colored gray. For kneeling and
prone firing portable rests are used.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-16
Running No Risk.

Hardup-I'll never go to that res
taurant again. The last time was
there a man got my overcoat and left
his IN its place. i.
Welon-But the proprietor wasn't to
blame, was he?
mo: but might meet the other
man."-Tales q
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-16
PLENTY or CARS.

Plenty of cars; Agent Hauck In
forms the Crazy Public Opinion, for
grain shipments that this week the
elevators In Crazy have received about
forty empty cars for shipping out
wheat and fax. This will give farmers
chance to haul In their grain, provid-
ing the roads are good. 4
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-16
Old Saving Annlied

Il am agreeably surprised at the
room you have given me-" said the
manager of the theatrical troupe, with
patronizing air. 1T is really first
class.
"Ah,' replied the proprietor of the
hotel. "your room is better than
your OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Public
Ledger.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-16
Argentina's Paris.

II Bueno. Ayres dreams Of becop.
ing another Paris, in fact as we'll ~
IN theory. it will snd itself bankrups
IN Erim earnest long before such q
dream can be even partially realized.
'R''~- %xsos Herald.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-16
EndXof ,His Pam,

End sof His Romance
Sam O'Var--Would you be- willing,
dear. to marry on thousand ysari
rs Ollie Voyle- Pounds, or dollars?-
Chicago Tribune. Z
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-16
Not on the Platform

Gents" said the trolley car con-
sductor. you mustn't stand on the
( back platform. Yer breakin' the rules \.
Some Of 'em ain't." piped up tho
little man; they're standin' on INV
feet, Catholic Standard and Times
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-16
inject I.eaf Ro,lIaIri

insect Leaf Boilers. IA
The clever cigar rollers Of seville
have rivals In the insect world. By tnco
3 aid u tts tiny feet the weeyil rolls vine
leaves into 9 cylindrical xshape "a
hides itself inside. 3 ~
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-16
BANK OFFICIALS s5s M.
ELECTRD AT CRART.

AZ the meeting OF the stockholders
q the First National bank 81 Crary.
Tuesday, January .. 1901, !, the fcliovrs
Ing persons were elected directors for
me coming year, viz: J.sH. Gmith. i.
g. Kirk. II. p. Baird. n. n. Mon lSon.
=. 4. Smith. At tie meeting 81 I'M
directors ]. HI. Smith Was 4 sieoSsS
= president, Ole g. Sagmosn chashier.
= = .aMeason resistant cashier.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-16

Tho happinsSs reapod today darara.
on that soNn yestsrdaJ n - Ne
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-16

Z God has only one school for charac-
ter, that of daily life. E; y
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-16

majority on the board Of commission
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1906-02-01

yCmuyT F F NJ Da ~ ~
~
I
A new PUBLICATION
The First Issue of the
Methodist News to
Appear Saturday.

Rev. l.. NJ. BrOyles, the intel
ligent and energetic pastor OF
the First Methodist church, will
soon begin the publication Of a
weekly paper in the interests OF
that church, The name of the
new j)urnal will be The Method
ist News, and the first issue will
make its appearance next Sat
urday. The first issue will con-
sist of $50 copies, and it is the
intention Of the editor to increase
the number as the paper grows
and becomes we'll established
with the people.
Mr.. BrOyles is a most earnest
divine. and his intention is not
only TO give religious news in the
forthcoming blication, but to
use it as an auxiliary organ in the
work of the church. There are
new people constantly coming to
Columbus, and Mr.. Broyles will
make an effort to find out all who
are mem bers of the Methodist
denomination and publish their
names in The News. All who
are acquainted with Mr.. Broyles
know that the paper will be ably
edited. and it will not aid only
the First Methodist church, but
the cause of religion generally.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1906-02-01
MAI. MAYO RETURNS
Is Back From Annapolis,
Where he Went to At
tend His Sons Trial.

2 Mai. John p. Mayo returned
yesterday from Annapolis, where
he went to attend the trial of his
son, Midshipman Claude Banks
Mayo, who was before a court
marshal at the United States
Naval Academy at that place, on
the charge of hazing. AS is
we'll known to all readers of THE
DISPATCH, Midshipman Mayo
was hOnOrably acquitted, it hav-
ing been proven at the trial that
ever since entering the academy
he had taken a decided stand
against hazng, and had done all
in his power to put it down. In
rendering the decision of acquit-
tai the members Of the court
marshall com plimented Midship-
man Mayo very nigbly, stating
that his record showed that his
conduct since entering the in
stitutiOn had been most exemp-
larry, and that he had al always con-
Quoted himself in a manner be.
coming a gentlaman and a Chris
tian.
In conversation with a DIS
PATCH reporter yesterday Maj
Mayo said that he felt very
grateful to the mem bers Of the
Mississippi delegation at Wash
ington for the kindly treatment
accorded him during his stay in
that city. Both Congressman
Gambler, of the First district, and
Congressman Hum phreys, Of the
Third district, were exceedingly
attentive to him and he was the
recipient of appreciated courte-
sizes from several other Southern
senators and representative
Maj. Mayo was kept busy nearly
all day yesterday receiving con
gratulationS from his friends on
the outcome of his sons trial.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1906-02-01
My Friend From RrkansaW.

The beautiful nature of the
story l.nfolded by Robert Sher-
mans comedy drama, My
Friend from Arkansaw, is meet
ing with a cordial reception
everywhere that it has been pre-
sented so far this season. 1t is
one of those wholesome plays
that ever appeal to those who
like what is best in stage offer
ings. Itis, however, in its natural
ism an ideal rustic play. 1t is,
with picturesque scenes, its
quaint characters, its bucOlic
comedy and it's marvellous real
ism that My Friend from Arkan-
saw" has secured hold on the
people. This play will be the at
traction at the Colum bus Theatre
Wednesday, February 9TH.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1906-02-01

Mr.. S. r. Sneed, of George
town, KY, has arrived in the city
to join his wife and little son. who
for some time past have been the
guests of Capt. and Mrs. f. NJ
Leigh at their home on the High
lauds. Mr.. Sneed, who is a Jew
eler of many years experience,
is thinking of opening a jewelry
store in Colum bus, and should
he decide to locate here both he
and his family will be cordially
welcomed by our people.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1906-02-01
IS QUIET
No New Developments in
Municipal Campaign
Much Gossip.

There have been no new devel-
opments in the municipal cam
paign during the past few days,
though there is a considerable
amount of possip regarding pros
pective candidates. 1t is gener-
ally conceded that Capt. E. S.
Donnell, the present city mar
shall will be candidate for
mayor, aud the friends of Mr..
D. S. McClanahan are urging
him to enter the race. Mr.. Nc
Clanahan has for many years
past represented the fourth ward
on the City Council, and has
made a most jealous and efficient
councilman. On several occasions
when Mayor Gunter and Hon. B.
A. Weaver, the president of the
Council, were both absent from
the city, he has acted as mayor
and is thoroughly familiar with
the duties of the office He is
honest, energetic and progress
sive, and should he decide to
enter the contest will make a
strong race for the office.
The names of other gentlemen
are being mentioned in connec-
ton with the mayors office, but
as none of them have reached a
decision in the matter their nam
es for the present must be with
held from the public.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1906-02-01
SOUSA ENGAGEMENT
AtlndustriaI Institute and
College Feb. 10 Will be
Big Musical Event.

Much interest is being mani.
tested in the forthcoming ar
gagement of John Philip S.1-a
and his band 40 The chapel .r tH.
Industrial Institute and Dr..r
on Saturday night. February f.
The fame OF tbe Er.at u....
king ta .erd~ from ela-lt. ...-f
aud a royal w fcnmr awaits
ou this. bis first arr.a...
Columbus. ~.u-l.~ band
unique lu itssIt. asI d ...- ..
all other high grade n.-.... .t.
fractions iu uue particular.
appeals to the masses a- a.... ..
u the classes. There ar. ...
parativeiy few people H.. -....
enjoy classical music. H..
popular airs of the day. a.. ...
pecially marches arr.1. .
ninety nine per cent. urfI. H.-..
lace As "a composer Or marc.
Sousa has no superI.-. auH H
programs are made gn arr.
his own compositions iu tHa
The music that a1a boar. .t
S1uSa concert 81 tuuar. .
rhythmic, it appeals iums8lf...
To the ear and sends "a t.... ..
JOY 70 the heart of Che most .-..
ticrl and most matter. ....
mankind.
As soloists for tha rr.-..
tour the management nr Sous.
great band has secured fI
Elizabeth Schiller. On. rrH.
dramatic soprano. NI-+Jaluu.t t..
Powers, viol.ui-t. and fl. -r.l.
est living cOrnet-t Nr. I.r..
Clark The prices f.- t.. -.
engagement iu C5run bus .
Sl.JU for reserved seats .H. r.
for general admission -...
on sale at Mayo & Weaver ....
store next Monday n.ru.rr
1t was currently reported ...
tickets for the Slu-a engagement
here would ba - . a..
but IL was found chat ... ..
was playing .'-a#.... .. -|
8.4.I - "a. .
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1906-02-01
Actors Leaves.

The Edsall- Winthrope Stock
Com pany, which recently played
a weeks S engagement at the Co.
lum bus Theatre, lost several of its
members here Sunday. Richard
Valentine, who played leads with
the organization, is to organize
a repertoire company of his own,
and Miss Clara Thornton and
her daughter, Miss Goldie Beach,
are to join the new organization.
Several other members of the
Edsall- Winthrope Company left
the company, their places being
taken by new people who joined
the organization at Winona Mon
day.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1906-02-01
For Sale.

Wishing to make change in
my business, I will, on and after
Feb. 2st, sell my entire stock of
goods, except fruits, candy, to-
bacco and cigars, at cost for
cash. Nothing charged. [ have
a lot Of things usually kept in a
family grocery store, besides a
lot of good shoes, hats, under
wear, hosiery, crockery, pocket
cutlery, tin ware, trunks, suit
cases, telescopes, etc.
1-28-2w J. A. GOREE.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1906-02-01
Stanley Ellis.

Mr.. Earl Alton Stanley and
Miss Rubye Louise Ellis were
married at the home of the
brides parents, Mr.. and NJ. S.
Joseph J. Ellis, last Wednesday
afternoon, the ceremony having
been performed by Rev. T. O..
Slaughter. Mr.. Ellis formerly
lived in Caledonia, but for the
past three years has been en-
gagged in business in this city.
He is a young man Of most ex-
EN- plary character, and is re-
spected by all who know him.
His bride is a pretty and alto
gether charming young lady and
is much admired by a large cir
Gle of friends. At the conclusion
of the ceremony the newly mar
ried couple and a mum Der Of their
friends repaired to the home Of
the groom 5 parents, Mr.. aud
Mrs. $. G. Stanley. where the
wedding reception was held, and
oa the following night they were
entertained at the home of Mr..
VIII Stanley.
THE DISPATCH joins the nu-
merOus friends Of the newly mar
ried couple in extending con
gratulatiOns and best wishes for
a long life of connubial bliss and
happiness.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1906-02-01
Salary Not Considered.

The DISPATCH is informed
that the matter of salary was not
considered at all by Rev. Rock
we'll Brank. who recently de-
clined to accept a call to the
pulpit of the First Presbyterian
church in this city. Mr.. Brank
states that his reason for declin-
ing the call was that he had been
rendered the pastorship of the
Brank Memorial church in ST.
Louis, which was built and
named in honor of his late father.
and he deemed it his duty to ac-
cept this offer.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1906-02-01
OUCHITA IS OVERDUE
Steamer OuChita, Expect
ed Monday, Has Failed
to Arrive.

The steamer Ouchita, which is
to take the place of the recently
disabled Vienna, on the Tom big
bee, and which was expected 10
arrive here Monday on her first
trip. failed to put in an appear
ance on that day. The boat start
ed out on time, but owing To the
fact that the water in the river il
very low, she made slow prog
ress, and did not pass Pickens-
vile until about daylight yester-
day morning. She was expected
to arrive last night, aud will
probably bring a good cargo Of
cotton and cotton seed
AS stated in a recent issue of
THE DISPATCH. the Ouchita will
run during the remainder of the
season in the interests of the To-
cal trade, and will make trips as
frequently as the stage Of the
water will permit, The river is
at present very low, but the
spring rains will in all probabil-
ity soon set ip, and it will then
be possible for the boat to make
trips at regular intervals.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1906-02-01
A Cash Offer

THE DISPATCH has made 2
special clubbing rate with the
Memphis Commercial Appeal by
which we will furnish both
papers for one year for the sum
Of Sl25. The Com meTcial Ap-
peal is one of the largest and
best papers in the South and we
hope to receive many new sub
scriptions on this offer. 81 .
cash for both papers.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1906-02-01
Plant Shade Trees.

The season for planting shade
trees is at hand, and it is to be
hoped that many of them will be
planted here before the season
ends. During the past few
months many new streets have
been opened in Colum bus, and
nothing relieves the barren APP
pearance of recently settled
neighbOrhoOds more than the
presence Of shade trees. COlum-
bus has always enjoyed reputa-
ton as being one Of the most
beautiful cities in the South, and
in order to maintain this reputa-
tiOn we must do every thing
posi- BILE to add to the beauty of
our streets and our homes.
Where a city Is growing as rapid
~ as COlum bus has grown dur
ing the past few years, people
are apt to lose all love for beauty
in the desire for the more mater
ial things. We hope, however,
that our people will prove an ex-
ceptiOn, and that Columbus will
continue to grow in beauty as
we'll as TO increase IN population.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1906-02-01
EQUIPMENT BOUGHT
Street Railway Company
Purchased Cars--Park
to be Nicely Fitted Up.

All the rolling stock and equip
ment for the street railway has
been purchased, and work on the
line is being pushed forward as
rapidly as possible. Three cars
will be put on at first, and these
cars, which are now being built
in st. Louis, will be ready for de-
livery by February 18th. All the
wire for bonding" the rails and
for the Over-h head trolley has also
been purchased, and much of it
has already arrived. This bond
ing" process, which consists of
uniting the rails with copper
wire, is quite a tedious job, which
it will require some time to com
plete. About a mile and a half
of the line has already been
bonded and as soon as the re-
mainder Of this work is com
pleted the task of stringing the
overhead trolley wires will be
begun.
1t is the intention of the com
pany to eXpend a considerable
amount of money in improving
and beautifying the park, which
issto be located southeast of the
city, just outside the corporation
line. It is situated near the
Luxapalila river, and the attract
ivenesS of the naturally beautiful
spot will be enhanced by many
innovations and improvements
There is a pretty natural lake in
the park, and on this lake there
will be pretty boats for rowing,
while on the grounds there will
be swings, benches and other
devices where visitors can find
both rest and recreation. The
park will afford accommodations
for five thousand people, and the
managers of the street railway
expect to have it ready in time
for the summer season.
1t is just as yet i'm possible to
state when the street railway
will begin operation. but Col. T.
j. O'NeiI, the local representa-
tive of the company. stated to a
DISPATCH reporter yesterday
that he hoped to have cars run
ming either during the latter part
of March or early in April. AS
stated above, work on the line is
progressing rapidly and the
equipment has all been pur
chased. If there is no unfore-
seen hindrance or delay ears will
be running within the next sixty
daVS.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1906-02-01
Mr.. Causey Succeeds Mr.. Mason.

Mr.. J. H. Causey has accepted
position as chief clerk at the
department store of Messers.
Simon Loeb Il Bro, succeeding
Mr. j. E. Mason, whose resigna
ton was noted in a recent issue
of THE DISPATCH. Mr.. Causey
comes from Monroe, La, where
for several years past he has had
charge of the dress goods de
partment Of the store of Meyer
Bros, one of the leading estab-
lish ments Of that city. He is an
experienced and energetic dry
goods man, and Messrs. Simon
Loeb 81 Bro. are to be congrat-
ulated on having secured his
services.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1906-02-01

Local Sunday School teachers
and workers are very much in
terested in the meetings which
will be held here today and to-
night. at which Mrs. Mary Fos-
ter Bryner. the international lee
turer, will speak. The afternoon
session will be held in the base
ment of the Baptist church at
$50, and the evening session will
be at the Presbyterian church at
z 80. None who attend these in
ter eSting services will go away
without benefit. The meetings
are for the benefit of all denomi-
nations alike, and all are urged
to come.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1906-02-01

Mr.. Howard Gideon, who was
for some time clerk at the Com
mercial Hotel. and who for sever
al months past has been travel
ing for a large dry goods estab-
hshment in Louisville, KY, has
accepted a position as clerk at
the Gilmer Hotel, succeeding Mr..
Jake Cohen, who resigned.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1906-02-01
FrightfuIly Burned.

Chas. w. Moore, a machinist, Of
Ford City, Pa, had his hand fright
fully burned in an electrical furnace,
He applied Bucklen' 5 Arnica Salve
with the usual result: "a quick and
perfect cure. " Greatest healer on
earth for burns, wounds, sores. Piles
and Eczema. 25c at Chapman * Nav
field, druggist.
Mr.. and Mrs. Felix Chapman
spent Monday in West Point with
Mr.. and Mrs. Marsell Chapman.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1906-02-01
Notice..

| wish TO supply a number of
the best tables in Colum bus with
their market meats. All [ ask is
an opportunity to serve you and
/ can assure you that | will give,
you the very best the market af
fords. Send me trial order.
SAM HAIRSTON,
Main Street Meat Market,
4-1O-tf Both Phones.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1906-02-01
Unable to Attend.
services.

Gen. Stephen D. Lee, the hon
ored and we'll beloved com mand
er Of the United Confederate
Veterans. who resides in this
city, was requested to serve as
honorary bali bearer at the fu-
neral of Gen. Joseph Wheeler,
which occurred in Washington
Monday. Gen. Lee, however,
was compelled to regretfully de
cline the honor, as he has for
several days past been in Jack
son on business connected with
the National Military Park at
Vicksburg, of which he is a com
missioner, and it was impossible
for him TO leave the State just at
this time.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1906-02-01
The Cotton Market.
J. A. GOREE.

Mr.. w. B. Harris, Jr. reported
a quiet and featureless cotton
market yesterday. New York
spots were quoted at11.50, March
futures ia New York at lilo,
New Orleans spots at III and
March futures in New Orleans
at 11.27. In the local market
good N i d d lin G was quoted
at 10 ) s.