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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-05-24
MRS.NElIIE MAKHAM

A nervous irritable woman. often on
the verge Of Mysteries. II = source OF
misery 10 ~vrryoac who comes under
her influence. sna unhappy sud mis-.
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such women not only drivc hus.
hands from hoasc but arc wholly uutlt
10 govern chiidrrn.
The Ills Of women act like . drc
brand upon tho nerves. consequently
scvcu.S .Srnshs Of tho nervous prostra.
tiou. nervous dcspoudcncy. tho
blues. slccplcssncss. and nervous
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ST., Ilusfalo. ". ". wriirs:-
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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-05-24
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Dras Mrs finhham.-
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way Of rccovrry advised. Out Of her
vast volume of experience In treating
female ills Mrs. Piukham probably
has the very knowledge that will help
your casc. Her advice Is FREQ aud
always hclpful.
mound. made from native roots and
drugs and today holds the record for
female di.cascs Of any medicine tho
II Of voluntary testimonials arc on
which testify 10 It's wonderful value.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-05-24
WORN TO a SKELETON.
A Wonderful Restoration Caused .
ssnsation In . Pennsylvania

Mrs. Charles N. Preston. Of Elkland.
Pa, says: Three years ago ! found
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-05-24
NEWS OF THE WEEK
Most Important Happenings Of tas
Past Seven Days.
Interesting Itens 0athereA fren Al
Oasts of the woPlA Condensed
IDto SMALL Space for the
Dsaeat Of our Rsaases.
Peesessal.

e. II. Kimbail. an attorney and poll
ticien Of Parsons. Kan. died suddenly
Mt hIs homa thara
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-24
PLATT MUST GO,
SAYS COMMITTEE
u. S. Express Stockholders
Asked to Order Election
of Directors.

NEW YORK. Aug 24-As its reply 70
Senator T. c. Platt,s refusal TO call al
election of United States Express Com
pany directors on the ground that two
thirds Of the shareholders must be .ieard
from. as a preliminary to such meet
ing the corporation stockholders com
mi;tee. claiming to represent more than
a majority OF the shares. has sent 10
each stakeholder a blank request for an
immediate election or seven directors.
TIE committee explains that TO share
holders meeting has been held in forty
five years. II timed the mailing Of the
blank requests so that they will reach
the addresses before night. An accom-
panying letter. signed by A. L. Bannis-
ter and s. s. HIATT. asks
Why DO the directors depreclate your
property? Why do they avoid a meet
ing with you? Why do they permit er-
roneous bookkeeping? Are they entitled
10 your cOnhdeneeZ'
The members OF the committee say
they intend TO compel the declaration
Of a larger dividend, and that they viii
try 10 force Senator Plat out
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-24
VIEW OF POTOMAC
ON WAY TO JAMESTOWN

The most delightful route to James
town from this city Is anorded BY the
superb Norfolk and Washington Steam
boat Compsny's boats, which ieave
every morning At s O'Clock. reaching the
fair before night BY this means tour
lists are enabled 10 view the beauties
and historic points OF interest along the
Potomac, a most enjoyable prelude 10
a trip TO the great exposition For those
who desire 10 utilize the night for travel
there are the regular liners, sailing at
$50 p. N.
On the southwark trip both steamers
land directly az the jamestown pier.
saving tourists the delay and expense
OF reaching their destination from across
the Roads. or from Norfolk Other con-
tributers 10 the enjoyment Of this route
are large. cool staterooms ana perIecl
dining service. Connections with boats
for Boston. New York. and other points
are made daily at Norfolk City offices
are located AT Seventh street wharf and
at 705 Fourteenth street
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-24
SHOOTS,
BUT HIN is POOR
Feud Between Him and
Former Robber About
a Fight.

INDEPENDENCE. No. Aug. 2L-Re-
membering the warlike ways of his
youth. David Edwards. aged :. a mem
Der Of the famous QuantEell guerrilla
band during the civil war, yesterday
pulled a gun and attempted to XIII jim
Cummins. aged sixty. once a member Ct
the James and Younger gangs OF out
laws.
He missed his aim, wounding Dr.
Shelby, OF Independence, in the foot.
The two men. who are inmates o. the
Confederate Soldiers Home. at Higgins
vile, had met at the reunion Of the
QuantrelI Society IN a grove near St.
Clair Station
Edwards. who was arrested following
the shooting, says the attempted killing
was the result of an old feud between
the two. which began eighteen months
ago. when Cummins defeated another
Confederate veteran IN a fight at the
Soldiers Home. and then boosted of IL
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-24
SOUTHERN RAILROAD
CUTS ITS DIVIDEND

NEW YORK. Aug. A-By the decIa-
ration OF a semI-annuaI dividend Of ~
per cent on the preferred stock the d.
rectors OF the Southern Railway Com
pany at a meeting held in the compalry-s
Offices, at so Broadway, put the stock
on 3 per cent basis. instead or the
per cent rate which has been paid
since 1902. though there had been some
talk that the dividend would rs passed
entirely. Southern Railway preferred
sold of On the news from g to s.. where
1t closed, on sales OF 1,S00 snares. The
common stock held fairly strong. de-
ellning = Of point 70 I5ss-
The reduction Of the dividend 70 this
basis is assumed to have been made On
the advice OF :. P. Morgan, who got
back from Europe on Wednesday. The
following statement was made IN ex-
PLANTATION:
"At a meeting OF the board OF dIrec-
tors Of the Southern Railway Company
today the income account and results
OF operations for the fiscal year ended
June 30 last we're considered A divi-
dend OF ~ per cent was declared on
the preferred stock out CT accumulated
surplus, making q total dividend dis
tribution Of 4 per cent Tor the year For
this purpose there was appropriated a
portion of the surplus income carried
forward from the year ended June %,
1906. after payment Of the dividends fer
that year.
In taking this action the directors
were Influenced by the consideration
that the income account for the year
reflects sucn abnormal and sxtraordl-
nary conditions as may not reasonably
be expected 10 rccur. At the same time
the directors considered that under
existing conditions OF high prices Of
supplies. material and labor. OF incToas-
ing taxes aud legislative reduction OF
revenues, Il was the part OF cOnserva-
tive prudence to limit the distribution
OF the prodts OF the company al least
until the permaneL, effects Of such con-
dItions can be fairly measured.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-24
GREEK ARMS CAPTURED
GOING TO MACEDONIA

VIENNA. Aug. 24.-GaiclaI kilograms
from Constantinople state that the
Turkish authorities conclude from the
capture at sea Of & Greek band that
the Greek propaganda" in Macedonia
VIII not cease for some time. The band
had with It large quantities. of arms.
dynamite and ammunition and was in
tended to re-enforce the Greeks operat-
ing in the SanJak OF Sores.
The note addressed BY the Porte de-
handing a cessation OF Greek operations
in Macedonia has not been answered
and the trouble threatens, by contin-
uous development, TO disturb the tran
GUILTY. OF Europe.
Dispatches from Macedonia state that
the Turks also are creating considerable
disturbances and tell Of Greeks having
been imprisoned and tortured The
European representatives are carefnlly
watching the situation. Both Greeks
and Turks are 10 blame.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-24
CONCERTS AND DANCING
AT CHEVY CHASE LAKE

The musical programs Of the concerts
at delightful Chevy Chase Lake are so
arranged as tP be attractive. both 10
the lover Of TIE classic and the lover 81
popular selections. The section Of the
band is on hand every evening and The
concerts are given quite Irrespective OF
weather conditions. Dancing Is in or
der at the conclusion OF the program
usually reached about g O'Clock.
New moving pictures are shown each
week IN the rustic theater. Other
anusements include bowling. Shooting
and rowing, the picturesque lake win
Aght-strung shores inviting explora ton
a source Of great satisfaction to Chew
Chase Lake visitors is the uniformly
good car service
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-24
LOST BOY RETURNS
AFTER FOUR YEARS
kidnapped by Gypsies, Ten
Year-Old Finally Makes
His Escape.

CHICAGO, Aug. 24-With the exclam-
alton, DO you know me. grandma ?
Walter cutler. ten years old, missing
for four years. appeared In the home OF
his grandmother, Mrs. Belcher loo5 EW-
ing avenue. south Chicago.
The boy arrived Fl dirty. ragged con-
diuon, and told a story OF being kid
naped BY gypsies from his home IN
South PEND, Ind, four years ago. Since
then he had been travelling with the gyp-
sizes from one place TO another.
Last Monday the gypsies camped al
Roby, Ind and the lad. remembering
that he had a grandmother at South
Chicago. made his escape. Since Mon
Chicago until yesterday, when he To-
Gated her. She did not recognize him
until she had washed him up.
The boys father, who stiu resides IN
South Bend. has been Informed anc viii
come after him. The gypsy camp LETT
Roby yesterday
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-24
Falls With Dull Thud.
THREE EXAMINATIONS
SET BY COMMISSION

Three examinations will be held by
the Civil Service Commission on Sep
TENDER IS, .. and October p The first
VA be to nj a vacancy IN the position
OF vitieultural superintendent in the
Bureau OF Plant Industry. Department
Of Agriculture. at a salary Of s., 800 Per
annum.
The examination on September . viii
be to iii a vacancy IN the position OF
marine engineer at Jackson Barracks.
Louisiana, at $40 a year, while on Oc-
tober , the examination viii be for APP
plicants for the position Of mate in the
Quartermaster's Department at San
Francisco at SEQ a year
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-24
FRISCO JUDGE SUSTAINS
CONVICTION OF CONTEMPT

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 24.-PoIice
Judge Weller today overruled the mo-
tons for arrest of judgment and a new
trial in the case OF Emil J. Zimmer,
vice president of the Pacific States Tele-
phone Company. convicted of contempt
in Judge LAWYERS court He sentenced
thinner 10 three months Imprisonment
in the county jail.
Notice Of an appeal was given, and
on the filling of an appeal bond in the
sum Of $500. thinner was allowed his
liberty.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-24
SCHEMES To WE'D
IN PLAINFIELD
80 Lord, for a Man T" Is
the Old, Familiar
Cry.

PLAINFIELD, Ind, Aug. sz-Thers
has not been q wedding IN Piai.lheld for
fourteen months. and the list OF old
maids is growing alarmingly large.
Last evening. previous 70 an enter
talnment for tie public library. 100
Plainaeid girls, wearing old maids cos
tunes OF olden days, paraoed the
streets. carrying banners, some OF
which bore these legends.
% Lord. for a man.
III sew your buttons on"
Il once was young"
I've got my eye on you
Let me darn your socks
Ask papa"
This is so student"
One sweet young thing staikcd
naughty apart from her companions.
carrying a banner with this legend:
! cont belong with that gang
No one but old maids took part in this
entertainment.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-24
BROMLEY A CONFER.

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. A.-walter
Christie, trainer OF the University OF
California, has returned from trip 70
the southern part OF the state and is
loud IN his praises Of George Bromley,
the Lick high school lad who captured
two coast swimming championships at
Naples recently. Christie had Bromley
IN hand for the aquatic tournament and
said: Every time he sWims the boy
shows Improvement It's remarkable
He won all Of his races slowing up and
I perdict that in two years Bromley viii
heat the world -
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-24
HIDES HER DEAD BABY
DURING TWO JAYS TRIP

Ell PASO, Texas. Aug 24--Trying 70
hide the fact that her baby was dead
and 10 smuggle It through to Los An
geIss. MIS-. Marsha Spubin. a Russian
IMMIGRANT carried her dead infant from
a rasnt beyond san Antonio. two days
railroad Journey, wrapped In a shawl
and crushed 70 her bosom before she
was discovered Inc child was taken
from her today 1nd buried.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-24
Horses of Government
Going on Vacations
Great "Hee-Haw!" Comes From printerys
Steeds When Told They Will Have Two
Weeks to Do Nothing But Eat Grass.

It is said that when Or. Weeks. vet
Urinary surgeon in charge Of the stables.
read the special order in the presence
OF the horses that a great ~hee-haw''
went up from every stall in the stables.
The horses are willing TO vote the
Public Printer the best that ever hap
pened Hee-haw!
II Is understood that other depart
naents Of the Government have also
granted pasture vacation TO the equine
tribe Of the Government service and
the greenswards surrounding Washing
ton viii soon be fully "peopled."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-24
SWALLOWED YELL PIN,
SAVED BY POTATOES

CHICAGO, aug. s4-Mrs. c. G. Fer
ris. wife Of a business man Of Detroit,
Mich. who swallowed a small veil PIN
while dressing at the Auditorium An
mex last Sunday evening, viii be re-
moved TO her home in Detroit today
Or. Alexander II. Ferguson. Of the Chi
cago Hospital who has attended her,
said last night that the pin had passed
from her body.
The patient was sustained on diet
OF potatoes, which formed mass
around the pin. preventing Injury 70
the vital organs and averting surgical
operation.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-24
Luna,s Tourney Postponed.

Owing 10 the IT. lement weather, tho
tournament which was 10 have taken
place at Luna Park yesterday was post
poned until Tuesday OF next week.
Those who we're to take part waited
patiently at the grounds from 2:e0 TO
$50 hoping that the sun would come
out, and that the program could pro-
coed. but the rain continued TO pour,
and the effair WAS finally abandoned
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-24
cAPTAIN vANDERBILTs FuNERAI

With fun military honors. the funeral
OF Capt George Vanderbilt. who died
at the George Washington University
Hospital Thursday. will be held from
Lees chapel this afternoon. The SER
vices Will be under the auspices Of the
Department OF the Potomac, c. a 81
The interment viii be at Arlington
Cemetery.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-24
PORTLAND SAVINGS BANK
CLOSED BY COURTS ORDER

PORTLAND. Ore. Aug. 24-The Ore
gon Trust and Savings Bank. OF this
city. did not open here Thursday A
notice posted BY order Of the board OF
directors announced the inability OF TIE
bank TO realize on securities. and an
other notice said the bank w6s closed
by order OF the court
The bank Is capitalized for gl00.0
Its deposits ten days ago amounted
u about 100000.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-24
NAY PREVENT MERCER.

A careful investigation IS being made
of the proposed merger OF the New
York. New haven and Hartford. and
the Boston ana Maine railroads by the
Department. OF Justice. and unless both
the President and the officials % the de-
partment are fully satisfied that there
is nothing in violation OF the national
code in the merger. the proposed eonsoi-
Idation viii be prevented.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-24
TWO DIVORCE SUITS
AGAINST HIM IN YEAR

CRIPPLE CREEK, Col. Aug "a
David Braguiner. Of this city, has made
a record for divorces in Teller county
Last February he was divorced by his
first wife on grounds of cruelty.
Three months ago he married in Chey-
enne. Wyo., ana his wife, WHO was Vio-
let Cakes. has instituted sur for divorce
on the same grounds as the first wife.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-24
ONE KILLED, IL HURT
ON [. & N. RAILWAY

BIRMINGHAM. Ala. Aug. &.-one
passenger is dead ard twelve severely
IN fured as the result OF a wreck OF the
BIocton accommodation train. on the
Birmingham Mineral railroad. a branch
OF the Louisville and Nashville railroad,
at Johns Station The wreck was
caused By spreading rails.
James Smith Is dead. The injured are
Mrs. Gallagher. Mrs. Cary Tate. WyiaIn.
Ala: Miss Bessie White. W A. Kirk
patrick. Mrs. y. ~. Swinford. Miss
Ruby Parker. Mrs E. I. Cran5all. z. I
Crandau. Mrs. NlcBryer, Mrs. Cay Ken
necy, j. r. Kennedy, ana Mrs. Htleird.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-24
EDWARD NOT ON THE lob.

Complaining that both King Edward
VII and President Roosevelt had dis
regarded her pleas, in which she re-
ouested that they cause certain noises
to stop following her. Mrs. Charity
Hackiday. an English woman. was
taken 10 St Elizabeth's yesterday to
have her mental condition looked into
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-24

Government lsorses granted vacations.
Hee-hawl
BY the terms Of a special order
series lsG7-PubHc Printer Stillings has
decreed that ali horses connected with
the Government Printing once shall
have summer vacations.
II is provided in the special order
that every member OF the equine fam
lily connected with the printing service
shall have fourteen days leave Of abb
sence. unless II develops that their ser
vices cannot be spared for the time
being.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-24
sWEpEs FoRM sUGAR rus.

STOCKHOLM, Aug. PA combina-
ton with a capital of nearly SO. 600. 600
has been formed by the Swedish sugar
manufacturers. Nearly every sugar
manufacturer in the country Is a mem
Ter Of the trust and those that did not
participate win sell their holdings 10 the
NV. company.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-24
Or. J. c. MONACHAWS NEW POST

Dr. James c. Monaghan, formerly q
chief in the Bureau OF Statistics OF the
Department OF Commerce and Labor,
bas accepted a professorship in Notre
Dame University. at South Bend. Ind.
Or. Monaghan was at one time con-
nected with the lecture faculty Of the
Catholic University OF America. Re
Gently he has been giving a series OF
lectures through the West.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-24
Baltimore and Return, sI.as, BaltimOr,

g. Ohio r r. Every Saturday and sun
cay. All trains both ways, both days,
except Royal Limited. City Onices 14fI
@ 81. and 6l9 Penna. ave.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-24
Paying Bills by Check Is a Great

Convenience; every one should have a
bank account Banking Dept. OF onion
Trust Co, I414 F 81, pays interest on all
accounts, subject TO check at will.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-24
s4s.as to California.

Aug. 81 to Oct 81. via WashingtOn-Sun-
set Route Personally conducted without
change Berth $50. A J. Poston, Genl.
Agt., ST. Pa. ave.-705 18th st.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-24
Sc Frederick. KeedYsville (Autietaml,

Hagerstown and return. Leave Balti-
more & Ohio Station, Washington. $50
A. NJ, Sunday. August 18th. Splendid
opportunity 70 spend Sunday in the eoun-
try at small expense.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-24
WAR IN HEAPS
COST HEAP So
Ulysses Washington Has to
Fay for Rendering Service
to Public.
Mrs. Heap Would Talk So
He Washes Her "AcroSt
Maui"

Ulysses Washington Heap is OF the
opinion that ne is the victim of duplic-
T ity. Ulysses considers that he has been
i'll used by Judge Mullowny and he re-
sents deeply his honor's action in lead
ing him to The seventh heaven Of de-
light so TO speak. and then dropping
him with a thud 10 garth again.
Ulysses was hailed into court by his
irate wife, Hattie Heap, charged by her
with having committed brutal assault.
the injured and indignant Mrs. Heap
alleging that he had slapped her in the
mouth while she was trying TO tell him
what she thought OF him.
When Mrs Heap took the stand IL
could be seen that she intended saying
; TO her husband, in the security Of the
courtroom, what his rudeness had chicken
on in the privacy Of their home.
"Ah think dat mans de biggest. mos
dishguratin' heap O. trash dat All done
evan seen" she declared. "Pussonly
All amt got 10 use 70 dat man atall
he is"