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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1906-08-03
IN THE COURT or LAST RESORT
True Incident of the Australian Bush
BY WILFRED FRENCH.
BY WILFRED FRENCH.


contributed bob apiece for an ancient
| newspaper he had about him and set
tied ourselves to read. Many a fresh
Australian daily is a dead loss at a
penny, but this was cheap at two
bob. 1t startled us from our stagna-
ton with thunderbolt,-the murder
of Sir Robert Broadley, up at Kali
goory, four days before; telegraphed
TO the coast and printed, then brought
back to us as vital news only a DAYS
ride from where it happened. There
was no evidence of robbery except that
the assassin had cut off the little finger
of his victim, upon which he was
known to have worn a unique and
beautiful diamond ring. The people
looked upon Sir Robert as their de-
liYerer They were frantic and PROM
ised the criminal a real American
lynching, spiced with aboriginal Aus
tralian tortures, when they laid hands
on him, which was sure to be soon.
for the man was murdered Just before
the storm broke and the villain could
not have got far away. Every outlet
from the mountains was now effective
ly guarded and minute description
was given of a stranger who had been
seen following Sir Robert just before
the deed and since had disappeared.
My personal interest centred in the
effect it. would have upon the pro-
posed railway and | was pondering it
when the outer door opened again.
The storm was subsiding as rapidly as
it came, but the fellow who entered
had evidently been out in the whole of
it. He grunted a kind of salutation
and staggered to a rude bench before
the open-fre, where he dropped like
dead log, calling to the ape-faced land
lord:
Hi you black devil! Whlskey! A
joyful. Quickl"
1t was fresh opening for the Elixir,
and he was in it in an instant, bend
ing over the fellow and gently as a
woman asking what he could do for
him.
we kin mind yer own business!"
the fellow muttered Il got into a
landslide four days ago, comm down
from Kalgoory. Lost my horse and
been clingin' by my eyelashes ever
since till the postman give me a lift.
I'm a bit done, same's you'd be, but |
ask no odds from God or man and |
don't take none from such as you. Hi.
you monkeyl Where's that whiskey?"
Undaunted the Elixir stood, his soul
full eyes fixed on the poor fellow in
mistaken sympathy. The half-caste
was ambling slowly across the room
with bottle and glass. The man on
the bench sat glazing with bloodshot'
eyes at the Elixir. Just as the inn
keeper reached him he muttered:
Didn't | tell yer to-er- Ye lob
ter-eyed-er--"
With words still gurgling in his
throat he fell over on the bench un-
conscious
1T is better So" the Elixir said,
gently stuffing a blanket under his
head for pillow and lifting his feet
to the bench. sleep will help him
more than that hell-fire you call whis-
10y Go heat up some of the stuff
said was soup this noon"
Elixir returned to the window
Lis newspaper. I watched the I'M
gcious face till the CLINT of the fire
hi across it dazzled me and the
q y pnosis of his steady snoring made
me sleepy | was beginning to doze
when the Elixir touched my arm,
isnfrting tn s0sa1pfhinp he had Mriffan
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1906-08-03
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TN FASHIONS.
$Is..K X Xxx x 4

Very stunning auto coats of Scotch
plaid have the new ripple back and
some of them have also a silk-lined
hood.
Tiny girls look very quaint and
sweet in the odd "cloches," and the
shape affords protection for neck and
face on burning days.
The large pink dots and thin white
mesh of veil worn with a pink and
white hat give a most becoming touch
to dainty white costume.
A wayy braid of the color of the suit
applied to bands of contrasting color
provides pleasing mode of trimming
for more than one bathing suit.
A hat of tuscan straw trimmed with
pale blue byacinths and black velvet
described as being worn by member
of the British royalty is in quiet taste,
and in striking contrast to many of the
conglomerate creations of the season.
The bottom of achilds dress finished
in scallops is made very fluffy and at
tractive by rufie of lace set under
meath and peeping from behind the
scallops.
The princess skirt of checked mate
rial is not always accompanied by a
jacket of the same, but instead, a boz
Zero of silk, black or the darker color
in the check, is worn.
There is great latitude in the max
ing of dress skirts. The only strict
rule seems to be that they shall be
fitted perfectly about the hips and
flare very much about the feet.
Those who wish to make hand en-
broidered corset covers will find very
convenient the packages containing ma
terial stamped ready to work, floss and
pattern to cut from, the same as shirt
waist patterns; they are very reason
ably priced, too.
One of the best looking shirt waist
long gloves / have seen is the ecru
chamois in the lighter weight. At
little distance it has the look of n light
tan suede, but it can be wasned, and,
while it doesn't wear longer than any
other glove it is smart looking while it
lasts.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1906-08-03
1Sz}R1RRR4EE}AN>Sz1

riences only one drawback. Players in
stead of scolding at her decisions, pro-
pose to her.
Instead of using her refining infiu-
ences to tame a man, her mission in
life is to uplift and elevate the national
game.
T am welded to baseball" she pro-
claims. "Many of the boys want to
marry me. It's no use. I think 1 can
be of more service to humanity by cor
recting the tendencies of the men to
use horrfd language when things don't
go to suit them on the diamond
Myron M. Townsend.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1906-08-03
Life Insurance in Lanan-

Since 1881 life insurance has devel-
oped greatly in Japan. In that year
there was only one company, with a
capital of $4,000, and 1889 policy
holders. representing $685.. 300 of in
surance. AT the end of 1904, twenty
three years later, there were thirty
five companies, with 50, $50, 900 capt.
tai, and reserve funds aggregating SILL
$4,000. The policyholders then num-
bered 1891, carrying s1O2, 100000 os
insurance. According to a Japanese
official paper the business is still grew
ing rapidly. From Daily Consular and
Trade Reports.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1906-08-03

The twelve words which the school
superintendent department of the Ma
tional Educational Association conven-
ton advise should be given new SPELL
ing in the schools Of the United States
are these:
"Red" for read.
'sruf" for tough.
"Rufv for rough.
'Tung" for tongue.
"Yung" for young. 49,
"Enuf" for enough.
'sTrauf' for trough.
.Thrue" for through.
"Fether" for feather.
"Mesure" for measure.
"plesure" for pleasure.
Guinness for business.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1906-08-03

if you had been in my place you would
have done as did to the fiend who
wore that rl-e. l have kept it as my
only consolation through whatever
years are left. If l could tell you the
story of the ring, you would not regret
having aided
Your Friend of the Mountain Inn"
-Lippincott's Magazine.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1906-08-03
a Metamorphosfs.

It is amazing, declares the London
New Album, how women in a few
short weeks can contrive to COM
pletely alter their shape and size and
become different creatures, for, since
the princess gown and the walking
skirt have been decreed as correct
the willowy, picturesque lady with
the marvellous glide with which she
slid through her voluminods skirts
has disappeared, and a regiment of
trim, well-moulded figures has taken
her place.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1906-08-03
Beat Her Father.

In Colusa County, Cal, Miss Florence
Gerker recently ran against her father,
r. L. Berker, the incumbent, for the
Office of school trustee, and beat him
after hot campaign. She did it be-
cause she had heard her father in
tended to Gust female teacher who
was a friend of hers.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1906-08-03
Lemons For tho Toilet.

Lemons are almost as necessary as
soap on the toilet table. Nothing
beaches the skin and hands like a
little diluted lemon juice applied at
night, and it often softens the COM
plexion. Then the finest of manicure
acids is made by dropping a teaspoon
full of lemon juice in cupful of tepid
water. This removes all stains from
the nails and skin, and loosens the
cuticle naturally and much better than
any sharp instrument
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1906-08-03

isn't the plain nor the mountain,
Nor the ocean that rolls afar,
Nor the waving field nor the fountain
That makes us the men we are.
When the shadows of want and grief
expand.
1t is then that we know the worth
OF gentle heart and stalwart hand:
It's the people that make the earth.
Washington Star.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1906-08-03
TIE PEOPLE.

1t isn't the streets nor the buildings
That are reared meath prosperous skies
Nor the domes with their splendid gid
ings
=, That we truly revere and prize.
For houses may fall and their wrecks
may strew
The place meath misfortune's frown:
But great voice cries I'VE will build
aneWi"
It's the people that make a town.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1906-08-03

When at Elton. it is said, the Duke
of Westminster was known as Jack
Shepard. He was at that time a
small, thin boy with sharp figure
and face.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1906-08-03
5 <"~~seNf~ Ap~>~At~<~S ~Ar~+>~@sN>'
( Edrth's Age Vow Put at
/. OOer/OO, 100000 Years
BY Charles Roitirl Reyes.

HE best geological estimates the of globe are IN
close agreement time the record OF the
stratifed rocks begin present the figures are some
thing oveS 100000000 years While OF the estimates
vary considerably both and below the period NEIL
toned the general results not materially a1ecleu
generation ago calculations of the earths age were
for the part vary much than oneha OF the ge
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1906-08-03


Faeooc
Cenozoc time
quence assembage biologists
placing the time CLASHES as
least to the entire time that has since the beginning oil the
doubled and reaches
Biologists tell time life in general
OF ue
prior to this during which seal
ments laid period
was not ten times Canbrian the present as the W
ures cited might three tunes
From all these comparative scn
consider
49, Paozo time g. obtain Tor e
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1906-08-03

Very stunning auto coats of Scotch
plaid have the new ripple back and
some of them have also a silk-lined
hood
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1906-03-03
RUSSIA FOR PEACE

Russia is reported to be exerting
Of hostilities between Germany and
France over Morocco. This is not
because Russia has any interests in
Morocco that would be put in jeo-
pardy by a conflict between the pow.
ers named, but because Russia ifs
sincerely DESTROYS of a continuance OF
peace in Europe. Nobody will blame
the car for desiring world peace. He
has Just passed through a most bitter,
costly and humiliating experience.
Of the evils of war he can speak
with full authority, because he knows
well what they are. 1t would be SUI
prising. indeed, if his voice were not
raised for peace. And it is greatly
to be hoped that his efforts will re-
suit successfully, though there is not
now nor has there been any real da.l-
ger of war between Germany and
France With the remembrance OF
their last conflict still comparatively
fresh in the minds of the citizens of
both nations they may like to gro II
at each other, but they will hardly
come to grips.
Nothing could be more foolish than
a war of this sort. There is no ques-
ton al issue that could not prOpe: y
be referred to the international arb
tratiOn tribunal for the honor of
neither country is involved. The cru!
of the situation is in the policing Of
Morocco. Both nations desire to IN
dertake it because of the immene .
To the impartial observer it would
seem that the work should be given
over % France because her interesL ;
along the Algerian frontier are pa,e-
mount.
The German commissioner to the
Algeciras conference has suggested
that the responsibility be divided, tha
Germany police some sections of thu
country and France others. To this
the objection is made that the SUIT i
could not make a divided RESPONSE
bility practicable. There would lie
continual antagonism between the 10 =
ccs, a2d within few years the who
question would have to be gone Ovc,
again. BY that time it is intimate
Germany would be quite ready to Civ
France a free hand.
But in any event it is impossible &
believe that Germany and France WI
go to war over the matter-Salt Lax,
Herald.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1906-03-03
A Scotch High Ball
and
A Busy hi

Including our prize olo of vaudevi =
artists: Edna Davenport, Martini aud
Macmillan, Glenroy and Hughes, Ed
die Armstrong and the famous Ia
row trio, Bicycls Pantomimists. Clever
Comedians Pretty Girls
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1906-03-03
DELINQUENT SALE
THE PRUDENTIAL INVESTMENT

THE PRUDENTIAL INVESTMENT
and Security Company,-Locati OIL
principal office and place Of business,
No. 116 N. Carson Street, Carson Guy
Nevada.
NOTICE-There are delinquent un-
On the following described stock, On
account of assessment (No y levied
on the 81 day Of January, 1905
the several amounts set opposite the
names of the respective shareholders,
as follows:
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1906-03-03

Call up Meyers Mercantile Com
pany for ripe and green olives in bulk,
imported English marmalade. Eostern.
Swiss. Holland and Lmberger cheese,
Extra BIoater Ness Macke~el. CroA-
arty Bloaters, Holland Herring, Fin
nan Haddies. Orr Leaders-0ur T45,
tie ham, Golden Gate Coffee. Try
them once and you will use no other.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1906-03-03

ANNUAL STATEMENT
Of the LIayds Plate Glass Insurance
Company. No. So William ST., New
York, NJ. Y.
William T. Works, Pres.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1906-03-03

And in acc0rdance with law, and
an order of the Board Of Directors,
made on the Sd day of January, 1905
so many shares of each parcel of such
stock as may be necessary will be
sold in public auction. at the office Of
the company at No. 116 N. Carson St.
Carson City, Nevada. on Wednesday
the 18th day Of March. 1906 at the
hour of l. o'clock m. Of said day
to pay said deliquent assessment there
on together with the costs of adver-
Using and expenses of the sale.
CHAS WILSON Secretary.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1906-03-03

Branch at Goidfed Nevada
DIRECTORS
Bender W. Rich
s. l. Wilson w. Woodbury..
Prt
w. Vice
D. Vande-eth, Cashier
ga DEPOSIT DEPARTMENT
CiE s.4A0HED SAFE DEPOSIT
Tney -nsdern being hann
Tt:y 5::K1iaH AND FIRE PROOF. .s~.,
valuable jewsly
e Full
:.:.!-hed application. -,
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1906-03-03
Prices. 50c. 75c, and S. co

OHces-County Building, Carson st =,
Carson City, Nevada, and Rooms 74)-
TAP James Flood Building. $40 Market
Street, San Francisco, California.
Wood. in any length, can be ~
aimed at Petersen & Springmeyer
lay and wood yard, south Carson St.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1906-03-03
nIlIiNlNIlNIIiIl
Coal! Coal! Coal!

Send in your orders, car just g
ceived at Meyers Mercantile com+
pany Also a fine car of Dayton spuds,
lest in town.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1906-03-03

Work on the addition to the lie
vada Press Company building viii
begin Monday.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-10-17
HIS E1GHT1ETH BIRTHDAY.
Reception to Dr, A. B. Smith in Honor
 of the Event.

Reception to Dr. A. B. Smith in Honor
 of the Event.
 One of those happy occasions which have a tendency to make life pleasant and enjoyable occurred last evening at the residence of Dr, A. B, Smith, 94 Howe street. The official board of Trinity M. E. church (of which the doc tor is an honored member), together with their wives and friends, made a surprise visit to help him celebrate the eightieth anniversary of his birth. The official board at a previous meeting passed resolutions expressing the re- spect and esteem the church holds to- ward the doctor for his untiring zeal and exalted Christian character. The pastor, Rev. MT. Kidd in his remarks referred to his long and useful life and his indefatigable labors in the church and the community.
 Dr. Smith gave some very interesting "reminiscences of old-time Methodism in our city and related many stories of his early life which were full of pleas ing suggestions.
 Many loving expressions of respect were received through the mail from friends, which added much interest to the happy occasion.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-10-17
ENCOURAGING REPORT.
Statistics Shown by K. of c, Quarterly
 Stt q fornn nrt

Statistics Shown by K of C. Quarterly Statement
 The latest quarterly report of the Knights of Columbus shows the follow ing statistics of the office:
 Insured membership, 54,695; associate membership, 111,799; total membership, 166, ,494; number of subordinate councils, 1,11S number of state councils, 39, op- erating in all parts of the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Philip pine Islands. Amount of funds, classi- field: General fund, $52,9791S; death benefit fund, $49,0S9,70; mortuary re- serve fund, $1,611,789.12; per capita sur- plus, $30.36
 The increase of membership for the quarter broke all previous records for a similar period in the summer season, and the financial standing increased in proportion, which makes a total in- crease for the year ending September 15 of 2S,S97, including 7231 insured and 21,666 associate members. In the same time the funds have increased as fol- lows:
 General fund, $33 995. .2S; death benefit fund, $24, ,0S97O; mortuary reserve fund, $291, ,2S2.51; per capita surplus, $206. During the year three new councils and 102 subordinate councils were institut- ed The number of deaths was 355, which is much less than the average of past years in proportion to the member ship since the organization was incor- porated, on March 29, 1882.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-10-17
Local Weather Report.
 New Haven, October IS.
Brief Mention.
to.day, 10:28 D. m.

High water o.daY, 10:28 p. m.
 Work on the $5O0OO sewer overflow contract on lower State street was be- gun by the New Haven Rigging com' pany yesterday. The whole contract is held by Captain Lawrence O'Brien, who sub-let the preliminary work to the rig ging company.
 Edwin S. Thomas, nominee for judge of probate by the democratic party has invited the chairman of each town committee and probate delegates to dine with him at the Oneco hotel to- day, when he will deliver his speech of acceptance and intends to meet the is- sues brought by Judge studley.
 After an investigation Coroner Mix has decided that the death of John Roscowicz, the eighteen-year old Polish youth who was found lying on the floor of the kitchen In a house occupied by a Polish family in Branford, was due to natural causes. Nine men who had been held on suspicion were released.
 Pitcher West, who was with the New Haven team part of last season, has been sold to the New York Nationals for $2,0OO, according to Manager Dana her. MT. Danaher further states that he expects to close a deal with Buck Freeman, of the Boston Americans, for ' the sale of the New Haven franchise shortly.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-10-17
THE GREATEST PLAYHOUSE IN
 TTJI1, WORLD

The last weeks of "A Society Circus, 7 the big spectacle at the New York Hippodrome, are announced, and the middle of November the new produc- ton, now being arranged by Messrs, Shubert & Anderson, will be seen for the first time No details whatever have been given out regarding the new show, but it is promised that it will exceed in magnitude and grandeur anything ever yet produced at the Hippodrome. There will be tremend- dous marine effects in conjunction with the mammoth tank of the Hippodrome stage New features are constantly being added to "A Circus and 1t seems incredible that any managers could possibly exceed the pinnacle of superla- tive success apparently attained in this extraordinary performance. The Hippodrome is undoubtedly one of the sights of New York and visitors to the metropolis invariably ask to see this greatest playhouse in the world before thinking of going anywhere else.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-10-17
BURIED IN THIS CITY.
The Late William c. Goodwin, 'of
 Bristol.

The Late William c. Goodwin, 'of
 Bristol.
 Bristol, Oct. 15.-William G. Goodwin died at his home on Sessions street last Saturday night, after having been se- riously i'll but a few days. He had a shock some years ago, but recovered in, a large measure; but another shock about a week ago was the immediate cause of death.
 Mr. Goodwin was born in New Marl- boro, Mass, seventy-nine years ago and went to New Haven to live He was married in 1853 in that city to Miss El- len Goodwin, who survives him; also John, Charles and William Goodwin all residents of New Haven; S. Gardner Goodwin, of St. Louis, and one daugh- ter, Mrs. Watson, of Whitewater, Wis. Mr. Goodwin became identified with the Methodist church early in life and was one of the founders of Trinity Metho- dist church in New Haven. He came , to Bristol about thirty years ago and went on the road for J. H. Sessions &, Son, selling trunk hardware He fol- lowed this work until the infirmites of old age made it necessary for him to retre from the active duties of life. MT. Goodwin was a member of the off, cial board of Prospect M. F. church. He was a man of great intelligence and took a very active interest in matters that affected his town.
 The funeral was held at his late home to-day at 1O;3O The body was taken to | New Haven for burial.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-10-17
DAUGHTER OF OLD TIME FAVOR.
 TTE

The daughter of man who made millions laugh is now assisting Pete Daley to the same end at the Hyper ion. Those whose youth was spent in the decade following the civil war will recall with pleasant memories the an tics of Dan Bryant, the most famous fun maker the tan bark ever knew. His daughter, Miss Tessie Bryant, is one of the beautiful young women who refuse the urg mt requests of the hust- ling press agent when he asks two of them to drown themselves for the sake of the beautiful picture that he desires to take Miss Bryan is tall, exception ally beautiful, talented and clever. In an entertainment given at New York last winter she was chosen to represent the Queen of Beauty"