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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-20
Twenty Dollars or Sixty Days.

Joshua Smith, colored. was charged in the
Police Court today with the larceny Of So
In money and quantity of vegetables. and
the testimony showed that he had been
sent out on a huckster's wagon and in
trusted with some change, and he failed to
return.
IT couldn't go back myself" stated
smith, when on the stand, because hurt
myself by falling OF the wagon"
81 guess 1t was the water wagon you fell
off" commented Judge Mullowny
mo. sir, 1t was the huckster wagon. And
7 sent the money back to Mr.. RisOn by a
small boy"
Mr.. Rison was the complaining witness.
IT don't think that boy was ever born, !"
was his honors comment. ITS like the
red-headed boy who always finds stolen
property on the street"
Judge Mullowny thought that so fine or
sixty days in jail would be proper In the
case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-20
Those lawyers!

Mrs. Langtry. at Q dinner In New York,
laughed ruefully at the unpleasant and
impertinent questions that. under the new
customs rules, had been put to her on her
landing In America.
Those questions" she cried. Coming
one after another, as they did. and each
worse than the one before 1t, their effect
was appalling.
I'm their character they reminded me of
that lawyers bill which IL sometimes quoted
to show what lawyer. at his worst, car,
be. I don't remember all the bills items,
but two OF them were:
." ITO waking up In the night and thinking
about your case, $40
ITO dining with you after the case was
lest ~"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-20
Leesburg and Vicinity.

SptCfH1 CORRESPONDENCE
LEESBURG. Va. November 20. 1905.
Mrs William Milburn died at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. Meek, in Paeonian
Springs, Loudoun county. late Saturday
evening, in the ninetieth year of her age.
Two daughters and several grandchildren
survive her. The remains were taken yes
terday to Ohio for interment.
The Ministers OF Leesburg-Dr. ]. w.
Lupton, Rev. w. L. Dolly, Rev. w. H.
Burkhardt and Rev. Frank P. Berkeley
have organized a ministerial conference.
DR.. Lupton has been elected president and
Rev. W. H. Burlchardt secretary. The OBJ
iect of the conference is to meet once a
month and discuss such matters as pertain
to the general religious condition of the
community.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-20
HELD FOR GRAND JURY.
Wagon Load Of Property Used a. Evil
dence at Police Court.

Prosecuting Attorney Ralph Given's Of
nee at the Police Court looked like a china
shop this morning when the evidence in the
case of Frederick Smith. charged with
HOUSEKEEPING. was produced by the police.
wagon load of property. missed from the
house Of Laura ]. Crawford. 1923 o street
northwest, was recovered by the police. as
stated in The Star yesterday, and had to be
brought to court for Identification.
Smith was held by Judge Mullowny for
the action of the grand jury. and in default
of bond for $500 he was ordered committed
to Jail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-20
Quaint Forgotten Punishments.

From the Westminster Gazette.
The parish stocks and whipping post. long
aisused, have been removed from the old
tower in Hackney churchyard and re-
erected under a. pretty tiled roof in tho
churchyard OF st. John at Hackney. Some
years ago the Shoreditch authorities had
the stocks and whipping post formerly
used there similarly preserved In the
churchyard Of the factors church." st,
Leonard's, 6horeditch.
The neighborhood Of London seems pe-
culfarly rich In these quaint relics Of for
gotten punishments. Among them may be
found ducking stools, b. AXIS, scolds'
brtdles gossip gage and other ungallant
implements with which our playful fore
fathers were wont to curb the exuberant
verbostty Of their suffragettes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-20

Der OF Portuguese to aid in settling I'D the
country and developing its resources
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-20

CHICAGO November 2O.-Guests in the
Barnes House, West Randolph and Canal
streets. were driven into the street early
today by fire which destroyed a six
story building at 1914 North Canal
street. which was occupied by a number
of manufacturing firms. The total dam
age was estimated at 100000.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-09-29

One Of the loyal things to do in
boosting for the Lewiston Charleston
country is to help make the coming
fair a pronounced success. The SUBJ
scripticns have been liberal and the
matter is in the hands of competent
committees. but with all this the re-
sponsibility of aiding to make the fair
q success is not to be dismissed by the
individual citizen. He a committee
of one to assist in the advertising de-
partment and can help to swell the
crowds when the gates are opened and
prior to that time will be able to add
something to the exhibit. Lewiston
has never been properly represented
mdustrially and in this line alone there
is an ample field for individual effort
The success Of the fair will reflect
eredt upon the whole community and
be one Of the best advertising mediums
that the community has.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-09-29
NEWS FORECAST OF THE COMING
WE Elk.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Sept. 20
The week just closed saw the last Of
the state conventions to name candi-
dates for offices to be filled at the APP
preaching election In November. From
now on the campaign will be in full
blast, with the general interest Of the
country conferred in the contest in New
York state and in lesser degree in
Pennsylvania, where the democrats
and Lincoln republicans have combin-
ed to defeat the regular republican or
ganixation as dominated by Penrose
and his coterie. William ]. Bryan will
continue His tour in the south, and in
other parts Of the country Secretary
Shaw, Speaker Cannon, Senator Bev-
eridge and other prominent spell-bind-
ers will continue their political speech
making.
President Roosevelt is due back in
Washington the first of the week. but
will hardly get settled in the White
House when he will make a short trip
to Pennsylvania to attend the dedica-
ton of the new state capitol at Har-
risburg next Thursday. His address
on that occasion, it is announced. will
not be of a political nature.
The end Of the hot weather period
ushers in the usual large number Of
conventions of religious. missionary
trade and other organizations, and Il
is also the period Of many state fairs
and fall carnivals.
Among the notable conventions O
| the coming week will be those of tn,
National Association of Retail Drug
gists at Atlanta. the United Irisl
League of America at Philadelphia. ant
the National Association OF Postmas
tiers at st. Louis.
| The democrats of Massachusetts!
will hold their state nominating con
vention Thursday and the republican!
will meet the day following. Governo
Guild will be unanimously renominatet
by the republicans, while the demo
cratic convention will be made livel,
by the fight OF the regular organiza
ton against the candidacy Of Distric
Attorney Moran for the gubernatoria
nomination.
A state primary election will b,
held in Georgia Wednesday. for tn,
nomination of three judges of the new
state court of appeals. The regular
election for state house officers take.
place at the same time
The international race for the Van
derbuilt cup will be held over the Ions
Island course Saturday Another even
of the same day will be the launch O.
the armored cruiser North Carolins
at Newport News.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-09-29

The disaster that has come to Oro-
ino is a severe loss not only to that
city, but to the community that looks
10 it as a business center. But her
citizens show the right spirit in fac
ing the future bravely with determ-
nation to rebuild the town and to re-
pair their fortunes The town is ad-
mirably located to serve the needs of
a large section of the country The
disaster may hinder it's growth for a
time, but the new Orofino will be more
substantially built and better protect
cd and rise rapidly to take its place in
the growth and development OF the
surrounding section.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-09-29
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1906.
CUBA AND THE PRoTEcToRATE.

The United States has interviewed in
Cuba. The flag now floats over the
citidel at Havana and Secretary Taft
as military governor has proclaimed
his authority. The intervention is not
Of our seeking. it is a responsibility that
comes to this nation as q result OF the
treaty that closed the war with Spain
and made Cuba free. At that time the
United States assumed the response
bility Of protector in Cuba and when
the republic failed to maintain peace
intervention was necessary on the part
Of this government.
Cuba has failed in maintaining a
free and independent government. The
country is torn by factions and busi-
ness is being ruined by the disorder
and distress. There is an implacable
war among the factions and both sides
welcome the intervention. of the United
States. It means peace and security
to the country. ay.d in the meantime 8
campaign OF education will be begun
ana In the future when new patriotic
spirit has come to the country the Gu
ban flag may again be raised over q
new republic chastened by experience
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-09-29
Editorial Page of The Evening Teller


. . . . . . - . . . .
THINK IT OVER. Il
. . . . = . . . . . . . . .
Boost for greater Lewiston.
The stars and stripes have gone
back to Cuba and Taft is sitting on
the lid
The man who is in society spends
most of his time figuring how much
he is out.
If the weather man wants to be
prophet of honor in his own country
he had better begin now to pull for
the proper kind of weather for the
week of the big fair.
! Bryan is en- route to make flying
campaign in Missouri. After the cleo
ton it will be known whether he was
shown or whether the people were
shown.
The reformed spelling does not seem
to have effected the spellbinder.
Even the CRATER is trying to make
the fall fairs harvest festival.
The American army Of occupation
is tenting on the old camp ground.
Having been a bolter himself Hearst
can hardly blame Jerome and the other
reformers He who bolts and runs
away may vote it straight another day
The car has price on his head that
is weightier than the crown he wears
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-09-29

the success Of her harvest festival
The showing made was excellent. AS
q result the community has been well
advertised and the citizens encouraged
TO labor unitedly for the advancement
Of their mutual interests. Next year
viii see additional interest taken in
arranging the display and in making
the future festivals show the growth
and development Of the country repre-
scented.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-09-29

The car has a price on his head that
Is weightier than the crown he wears.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-09-29

Having been bolter himself Hearst
can hardly blame Jerome and the other
reformers He who bolts and runs
away may vote it straight another day.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-07-07
ENn6Tkerc[hiels.

Childrens fancy border Hand I.
kcrchicfs. each ................,i S
Good quality C1lored border :
hcmstitched haDdkerchiefs. FOR &c
Ladies' good quality hemsliched
plain white Cambria hand IN
korchict 8 for................lU c
one Dot Ladies' Embroidered Hand
kerchicfs large variety 90 y
select llnNs tntl. .s....s.... ~
The entire stock reduced bon price
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-07-07

TO violate the provisions Of the Elkins
rebating act, punishable by imphson-
ment.
The court. however holds that the
indictments against the New York Cen.
trial road Guilford and Pomeroy found
under The Elkins act are good. aud
sustains them so far as they are pun
ishable by fine.
In sustaining the demurrer 10 the
conspiracy indictments and dismIsslng
the demurrer 10 the other indictments.
the court holds that Congress did not
intend violations NJ the Elkins law 10
be punishable by imprisonment. Judge
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-07-07

Holt further holds that the amendment
10 the Elklhs act providing a punIsh-
mcut by Imprisonment VAS NOT retro
active, and therefore could not include
the men charged with conspiracy
The American Sugar Refining COM
pauy. Jointly indicted with the New
York Central. pleaded not guilty. but
interposcd no demurrer to the iudct-
ment preferrlng evidently 90 stand
trial under the indictments as returned.
"rhe public" said United States
ATTY Stmson today commenting ON
the decision must not mImuder-
stand Judge Ilolts decision. The gov
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-07-07

ernment charges the defendants with
two distinct crimes. one for c0nsnirlnr
IN commit an offense against thc gov.
eminent and the second for the actual
commission of that oneuse. The cone
spiucy indictment WAS returned un-
der a federal enactment entirely sep.
arato and distinct from the Elk.ns act
By bis decision Judge Holt merely
holds that Congress ala not intend q
violation Of the Elkns act should be
punished with imprisonment and
throws out that indictment The Iu-
dlctmonts returned under the Elkins
act are sustained IN their entirety boy
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-07-07
JUDGEMENTS AGAINST
''' Ry. OFFICIAL DISMISSED

york July 6.-Judge Holt IN
New "a states circuit court, today
the ll,' 5own an opinion the efeet OF
handso 10 dismiss the indictments
when ,slnst Nathan Guilford, vice
icpn1i % and e. +. 5. Pomeroy, traftic
rrtsllt..' m Inc New York Central rail-
manls,od q. q. Edgar and Edwin
n'aa ,hs latter sugar merchants OF
Ear, charging them with conspiracy
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-07-07

occurred within "a certaip perioa q de.
duction of a stipulated percentage
should hc made u the face value ~
each policy The bullet which Harry
Thaw fred Into the architects brain
terminated his l.fe within the period
mentioned iu The policies and con-
sequenuy reduced their value
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-07-07

Judge Holt. and We shall proceed 10 try
the accused forthwith or as soon ~
possible Judge Hollis decision only
affects the form or punishment 60 De-
administered 81 the accused are found
guilty"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-07-07
Wool Suits

Elton ana Pony Jacket effects. all
thIs seasons sizes aud fabrics These
suits were reduced az former special
sale and We quote now from the for
MGR reduced prices.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-07-07

Ladies' PeGGic0aGs.
Black Morcerized Petucoats, nice 20,
quality merccrlzed petticoat. We
o, Niece ,9 Sg' lgic5 m're,r'ca pe''o, 79c
An extra quality Of morcerized material deep
Nouncc with shirrng and rure, 90,
Extra special Wv
a pretty white and black check merccrizod pet
ueoal deep ACCORDION peatcd dounce CT 90
finished with rufde. Al the clearance ,vi'-"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-07-07
STANFORD WHITES WIDOW.

One Policy for SIi0.OIo Is Paid to
Her
New York July fTto widow OF
Stanford White was today paid hy the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-07-07

Ladies' Gloves.
Ladies tWo-hu,ton nsl, gloves, e1'ers. vtl,e
black Cam and gfe}, regular 5.c 10.
Ladies six finish Isle gloves tVo clasps rr.- .
g. white black tan and grey regular 20.
Ladies enc quality STIR not gloves ta1 clasps,
co.ors white. black and grey regular 20,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-07-07

All other suits reduced 10 proper
lion.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-07-07
Nlilli11ery!!

The time has come for as TO make losses in or
der 20 clea n up everything On this department
We have not hesitated to- cut very deep On order
to make this sale effective
The Springdale news., 1906-01-26

Ira Graham visited Fayette- vile Wednesday and while there secured an order from County Judge Williams to make the road which runs east and west in front of the Graham farm a regular county road, thirty feet wide. At present the road is only twen- ty feet wide. Beginning at the road which leads to Zion 1t will be widened west to the point where 1t intersects the new road opened up some time ago through the property of E. T. Caudle. Road overseer Wilson will begin work on the road as soon as the weather will permit.
The Springdale news., 1906-01-26

Last Friday evening was the scene of much merriment at the home of Mrs. Bell Phillips when she entertained d number of school girls and boys Ill honor of her daughter Lottie's birthday. Many games were indulged in, which caused some deep think ing. A prize of a nice box of bon bons was given to the girl and boy who answered the most questions. Miss Etta Bryant and Arlin Stockburger were tue lucky ones. At a late hour the guests were ushered down into the din- ing room where a dainty little feast was served, consisting of ambrosia, whipped cream and cake. Through the kindness of Miss Lottie's many friends she received | number of nice pres ents. X
The Springdale news., 1906-01-26

as the nomination IS confirmed the department will furnish Mr. Dodson with necessary blanks, including bond, and when proper ly filled and filed he will receive his commission as postmaster for four years and enter immediately upon his duties. So far as known the postofice will continue at it's present location, and the business will be carried right along in the same satisfactory manner as here tofore without hitch.
The Springdale news., 1906-01-26
Road

Notice is hereby gwen that applica- ti0n will be made 10 the County Court of Washington County. at the April. l906. term for new road as follows: Commencing at county road at John L. s0lliyan'S ranning East about one hundred rods on section line between Sections B and 34. thence South s0 rods through the land of Joseph Neal to quarter section line, thence East about l50 yards, thence Southeast direction to MuStain and Molder cor ner, thence South mile to corner of Section and 1, thence East one mile on section line between Sections } and 10 to intersect Wellington Gap and SpriBgdale road, thence commencing at corner of Section : and running South mile, there To interSect pub lie road. -36 It. l50p
 CHAS. LYNCH,
 AUGUST Orr,
 and others
The Springdale news., 1906-01-26
CHURCHES AND SOCIETIES.

NJ E. Church, South-ServIceS every Sunday at II a. m. and aE night ex- cept first. Rev B. NJ Burrow pastor. Sunday School at 9:45 d. m. W. F. simpson, uperntendent.
 Christian Church Sunday School at 9:45 d. m. W.L. Fisher, superintend- ent.
 First Baptist Churcq- Services ev. cry sunday, morning and evening. Prayer meeting every Wednesday night Young peoples prayer meet ing every Friday night. Eld. ]. A. smith, pastor. Sunday School at q.45 q. m. D. Christian, superintendent. Primitive Baptist Services every second Saturday and Sunday at II q. Iii. Eld. J. R. Loving. pastor.
 First M. E. Church-Services every Sunday morning and evening. Sun. day School at 9.45 q. m. Epw0rth League every Sunday at 6:30 D. m. Prayer meeting every Thursday even- ing. Rev. c. F Draper, pastor. l.. Q. NickerSon, superintendent
 Presbyterian-Preaehing every Sun day morning and evening: prayer meeting every Wednesday evening. Rev J. ;. Harrington, pastor Sun day School every Sunday at 9:45 a. m. L. D, PetrosS, superintendent.
 W. c. T. U.-Meet every two weeks on Tuesday afternoons Mrs. Abner Horton, president; Mrs. Geo. Hurst. vice president; Mrs. Grant Thompson, secretary; Mrs. Hattie Palmer. treas. urer.
 Spring City Lodge No. 90, K. of p Meets every Monday night. w E simpson c. c. Lee Henry, K. Of R, and S
 springdale Lodge No. 3I6, F. x. A. M.-Meets first Friday night after fDli moon in each month W. Dodson W. NJ; NJ Brown, sec.
 sprngdale Camp No ', w. O W Meets every first and third Thurs. day night Of eaeh month. W.O Saar. eY, c. C. Nj, b Lichlyter. clerk Uniform Rank, w. E. Long, capt.
 4. Q. U W Lodge, No. 30-Meets an second and fourth Wednesday night ineach month V. M Sweeney NJ ". J F. Eyins, recorder.
 SprinVdale Eneampment No 23 Q. . F.- Meets every Friday ei8bt except Friday night on or after inc full moon in each month.
 ]. W CARTER, c. F
 CLYDE INGRAM, Scribe
 R. E. Hayes Post No. l0.-Neets hrst saturday in each month at n m l.. ": Wells, commander, U. I Gillett, adiutant. New Era Lodge Nc. 36 I. o. o. E. meet Tuesday nights nt each week
 J. W. CARTER, N. c.
 J. F. BENNETT, Sec.
The Springdale news., 1906-01-26
Repre s entative.

The News is authorized To announce ". E. Simpson, If Springdale Town ship, as candidate for reelection to the Legislature, subject to the Demo cratic primary election.
 The News is authorized to announce G. A. Hurst as candidate for re elec- ton to the Legislature, subject to the Democratic primary election
 The News is authorized to announce J. II. Mason as d candidate for re -elec- tion to the Legislature. subject to the Democratic primary election.
The Springdale news., 1906-01-26
SHORT ITEMS OF NEWS.

The Democratic County Central Committee has been called to meet at Berryville Saturday.
 D. P. Wasson of Westville, l. T., has sold a half interest in his hardware business to T. W. Her rall.
 T. r. Wasson, who Is teaching at Dyer, Crawford County, will move his family from Westville, l. T., to that place.
 T. H. Fancher and E. (. Coop CT, candidates for county judge of Carroll County, have published a list of appointments and will make joint canvass ot the county.
 The Tennent Shoe Company, of St. Louis, failed last week and 1t is said the assets of the com pany will be between S22o,o00 and S250, GOO less than the liabilities. Poor business and bad manage ment was the cause of the fail ure. A. l.. Sharp, of Fayette- vile, was travelling salesman for the company in this section.
 The following Carroll County citizens have been subpoeaned to appear at the trial of Senator F. o. Butt for perjury at Berryville, to testify in behalf of the defend- ant: Rev W. H. Hatfield, Judge w. X. Butt and A. J. Russell of Green Forest, Judge ]. $. Naples and H. N. Pittman of Berryville and F. NJ. Bare of Eureka Springs.
 After mature deliberation and considerable amendment of terms, our Town Council on Monday evening, last, passed the ordi- nance granting to J. B. Quigley and c. ". Settle, of St. Louis, a franchise including water works, gas lighting, electric street rail way, and terminal privileges for an electric line from Bergman. Harrison Times.
 Len Sheffield, J. H. Ze11ner and NJ. K. Little have purchased the stock of goods of Sheffield X Son at Westville, l. T., and the new company will do business under the firm name of Westville Mer- cantile Co. The active manage ment of the business will be un- der the direction of Messrs. Shelf uCIQ dld l<IIlIt, dS MI. LC4IHtI, who was, for many years, in busi ness at Whey Grove. now lives at Prairie Grove.
 At meeting of the Benton County Democratic Central Com mittee held at Bentonville Satur- day 1t was decided to have the primary for all state, county and township officers on the uniform day, Wednesday, March 2s. Fe- lix Lindsey, B. $. Beach and H. A. Oakley were appointed as a committee to select the judges and SherlffS of election. The county candidates also held a at Rentonville on the same day and decided to make d joint canvass of entire county, beginning at Wager Monday,
The Springdale news., 1906-01-26
Constable of Elm Springs Township

We are authorized to announce John of Elm Springs Township, subject to the action of the Democratic party.
 The News is authorized to announce J. D. Anglin as candidate for Con- stable of Elm Springs Township, sub ieet to the Democratic primary cleo TiOn