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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-09-11
A RARE TYPE OF NEGRO.
Arthur Summons, White House Door.
keeper, JOINS the Good Ones Gone
Arthur Simmons, for nearly forty

II
years dOorkeepcr i'm the upstairs
veStibule OF the presidents house at
Washington, was one OF the few re-
naming types OF a class now rapidly
vanishing and never to be renewed or
ideed replaced. Born a slave In North
Carolina and educated as slaves were
In his day by the example OF the mas
ters and mistresses to whom destiny
has assigned him, "Arthus" deveI-
oped through the evolution of that
accident into the most exacting and
most radical OF aristocrats. This is
not to say that he acknowledged the
standard Of wealth. gorgeous raiment
or the noisy ostentation of official
power. On the contrary he clung to
the old models and methods of ap-
praisement, and the gentleman Of his
simple, antiquated philosophy was as
much gentleman in poverty as in
afiiuence.
He idolized Lincoln as one of ma
lures noblemen who had the grand
air despite his ill-ftting clothes and
his awkward demeanor., He bowed
down before Grant as a conqueror In
real fields. Pres.dent Arthur de-
lighted every fiber OF heart that
yearned for majesty Of manner and
splendor OF environment. Cleveland
won his everlasting love by one act Of
kidness to the high bred but impov-
erished ladies who once owned" Sim
mons and with whom. ever since his
translation to- Washington. the faith
ful ex-slave had maintained a ftful.
but always respectfully affectionate
correspondence. He angered some OF
Benjamin Harrison's understrappers
hardly the president himself-and
was exiled to the treasury depart
ment. Cleveland restored him In
1898. William Mckinley kept him
on. After the accession Of Roosevelt,
under the dispensation OF Loeb. Ar
thur Simmons met his final and irre-
vocable downfall. He was removed
from the White House to- the DEPART
men OF the interior. and there. at the
swing of the door OF some small exc
cutivo subordinate, he dwindied into
obscurity and death.
so passed kindly and faithful
soul. Honest. loyal and devoted ac-
cording to his lights, always courte-
Gus to such as he thought worthy Of
his Difference, though never really
rude to any one. he held his place
through seven or eight admiaistra-
tions. and 1t may truthfully be said of
him that not once did he mistake the
pinchbeck for the genuine.
Negroes Of his kind are rare today.
They are growing rarcr every year.
Education does not recruit the fast
thinning ranks! 1t merely empha-
sizes the decad,nce. Arthur Sim
mons death marks another milestone
on the fast narrowing pathway to n
regrettable extinction.-New York
Sun.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-09-11
BONAPARTE AND LANDIS DISA.
GREE.
Attorney General Wants to Know Why
Judge Landis Refuses Immunity 10
Chicago 4 Alton.

Lenox, Mass, Sept. 5.-Attorney
General Bonaparte is considering the
advisability today of curtailing his va
cation and hurrying back to Washing
ton for an investigation of the rea-
sons which led to the refusal by Judge
Lands OF the formers suggestion that
immunity be granted the Chicago G.
Alton Railway for its services in en-
abling the government to convict the
standard Oil Company.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-09-11

r.. X. Keeper. who was tried for
murder. killing Jake Anderson, was
acquitted by Greenville county
jury.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-09-11
STATE sHoULD CONTROL.

4aDw Individuals Enjoy independent
Power at the Expense of thc
People,
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1907-10-05

The county fair to be heldueg.
week viii do much good toward
improved methods of farniue ir
this section. That is one of the
chief aims in holding the fair
Il is q place where new people
may meet with chose who have
had experience in tillinE .be soil
here. exchange views and study
the methods. It's purpose Is to
keep abreast with advanced a-r.-
culture. L is hoped TO bring to-
gether products of the field. -ar-
den. orchard and stock ranch
that stimulus may be given Co
these industries. The manar
ment should receive the best ..-
forts Of our people in behalf o
the fair and The Times-E.-u q
feels confident that &c sid. Be-
forthcoming.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1907-10-05
A pAsrARDLY Aer

Ex-Sherif Harvey X. Brown.
OF Baker county. was murdered
Just as he entered the gate at
his home i'm Baker City last Mon
day night in q manner similar to
that of Governor Steunburg at
Caldwell Idaho. Fle was blown
up by the explosion of a bomb.
The force of the explosion shat
tered an .he windows in the
house. and tore of both legs, an
arm and otherwise mudlated the
unfortunate man. The latest
report of the unfortunate affair
IS as follows.
He lived Until Tuesday after
noon. and before his death. he
made q statement To- District At
torney Lomax. 90 whom he stat-
ed that the bomb was exploded
10y some designing person be-
cause of his interest iu the Or
chard case st Boise.
Bioodhounds were brought
from Spokane and put on yhe
track of the assassin. The trail
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1907-10-05
BUSINESS HOUSES wall CLOSE Up

Alta meeting of business men
held at the Public Library Thurs
day evening. Oct 3, the follow
ing resolution was unanimously
adopted
Resolved, That it is the sen
of this meeting that tlr business
houses of Burns close uu
from 1 to 4 o'clock p M on Tues
day Wednesday. Thursday and
Friday Of next week. in order to
giye all persons an opportunity
,n participate in the county fair
and assist IN making ita success
Resolved That am agreement
-1 this eH,. be circulated for
signatures at once.
The following business mon
have signed the agreement:
Haccy Fenwick s. Jackson.
Chas Wilson. I. Schwartz i. c..
Welcome Tr. C. ". Drinkwater
s. Co. Harrison & Stoner II. ".
Horton Geer IS Cummins ~
Brown IS Sons. Leon N. Brown
Cashier Hamcy County National
Bank !. II. Reed a. f. Young.
First National Bank OF Burns.
by T. L. Gault Cashier. ". T.
Huston. C. n. Vocr.'y II. j.
Hansen Luugburr s. Dalton.
Il. il nips-r Ha.nes & Co..
Houk.us Bros. Z. B Reed IS Son
J. c. Welcome IS Son. C.. w.
Clevcurer Carter g. Thompson.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1907-10-05

Acc Hac.a. meet.uE0. che c-
rwe. held .as- night the mate
a appointment 0taH.e
CHINA. w 4seE uu. a pes
. headed ur J. schwar- and
g- aar property owners
H. Hsl died w-h -le Recorder
a -r action provided ,a
aesm. .- of sgfc.eG
au. bad Che nee
-- The petition assl.
-... . night wa-cEmal be- pu
-aa fair and continued
holidays l- Che pleas
... council. Asi-arue-r-
number OF taxpayer
and property owners l-s.r-- .r
-aa matter was acted urm fave
aaa l. Charles C.era.aa.
uas appointed or q salary oi 500
alr month";
George CraddocE was Boz -he
c.- - morning
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1907-10-05

The Times-Herald again urges
upon local people the justice %.
patronizing home merchants as
much as possible. OF course
there are some things perhaps
that cannot be foundiu t1e home
market, but these may be 5'-
pensed with in many instances.
Outside solicitors should never
be given preference over the man
that is helping 60 support your
city government schools cone
tributing to your churches and
otherwise building up your come
munity.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1907-10-05

J. ". Armstrong Of Portland
arrived in this city by way a
Vale. He is here looking i1r ir-
vesments and has gone 0at u
look over the land iu company
with J. C. Turnev Alr Aw-
strong states that one has d. u.
determined 60 reach che Ha
country when he starts .r u.
discouragemeuts and sr..sa
along the route would stop .u
The stage drivers 0g the Vale.
Burns line were mos.
IN their condemnation of .l.s
tion. They insisted tha- u1.a.r.
could be grown here and a.l
Mr.. Armstrong be would core
tainiy make @ mistake u U. .u-
vested ir real estate here The
last driver in from Drewer 5.r
South. talked quite d.iyereuthov
ever, and gave Jhis section JUS.
credit as an agriculture. d.sE.e.
The management ot 1n.s s.a
line should not be O party o
"knocking" this promising c1ur-
Try and Vale should BE- laugh
she is on the map merely as O.
gateway 90 the Haru5g country
The business men ot -Hs ..
place are doubtless iuGec
this discrimination 20 O certain
extent yet they should ua
in all things.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1907-10-05
supERNTSDESTs At Taz rug

For the benefit ot exhibitions
and those Interested we r O.
list Of superintendent ar. uar-
ayers az yhe fair
Mr.. Piayy Randall. w.'. a.r
have charge Of the pavilion -.-
al products OF yhe field a.g..
be entered through h.U THE
fancy work, art flowers pas
and al ladies work w.l. be- looked
after by Mrs. Geo. Shel.ev
". T. Smith viii have charge
Of the poultry exhibit and wi..
work in connection with Lr
Randall
J. P. Farra viii be super.U,aU-
dent Of al, stock and attend 90
all entries. class the stock and
arrange for the parade egc. IL
is hoped st0ckmen viii. BE- prump.
in making entries and each w...
receive an exhibitor ticket urI
the graduated basis.
The fair board consists Of J.
G. Smith, president; j. p Farra.
vice-presidenr; Julian Byrd Sec
retary; directors, Chas. Wilson
Geo Hagey, F. S. Miller r..
Hopkins and Vim. Fare. All.
Of these gentlemen wil. be ODD
duty at any time 10 assist eZnil-
itors and the various supeul-eu-
dents in arranging displays OF
entries.
It mas been decided TO make
FRIDAY and SATURDAY afternoons
flower days as they can then De
kept fresh. Entries Of dOwers
earlier in the week are not exc
pected as they cannot be- kept
bright for the closing DAYS when
the judges will make the awards.
The stock show viii De an
nOunced at the stand for some
day the latter part Of the week
and it is hoped TO have q grand
parade Of all premium stock on
Saturday afternoon for the bene-
fit particularly of the school
children.
The Times-Herald is informed
that both the high school and
public schools viii give vacation
to the pupils for at least a por-
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1907-10-05

from a building. is said to have
confessed. Geary Esmond. on q
charge of horse stealing, and
Peter Smith. also charged with
horse stealing.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1907-10-05

tion of the week and the man
I aeemen has authorized a 25 cent
rate for an school children ro-
carlles of age This applies Co
Ihirh school students as wc' a
team viii be at the disposal of
Tan exhibitors in the city up 60
Tuesday noon. Parties desiring
tr get entries TO the pavilion
should notify the superintendent
. of the pavilion. W. 7. Smith or
the secretary. The latter viii, be
O. sort of information bureau
throughout the fair and win DE-
rect any who are not familiar
with reru'es governing exhibits
and entries and win direct them
tn .he proper officer
ANY assistance given the man
aaameut or suggestions win be-
sincerely appreciated Those
who can conveniently take their
exhibits tC the pavilion should do
-o and t1e ladies are particularly
invited tu bring such Ornamental.
plants or decorative shrubs as
they may have A warchmar
wil. bs %. the uaviiiora, night TO
look after exhibits and build @
fire Ir She stowe should the wea-
cher get cold Every one should
s.s- Dor .his work and make 't q
r1us.uC success.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1907-10-05
ENCOURAGING OUTLOOK FOR FLOW.
Depth 1' 56; Feet Reached by Machine
Aui Everything lud.sate, Artssian

1lssrs Swain Is Smith came
ur from the Aladiux place last
night and say they are now sat-
listed .ha are down TO the arte--
.-u Hrv Atadep-h of 365 feet
.ar ue, % hard formation and
.r. water came up with o rush.
Tr. easing IS DO, down 30 .u.s
stratum and the formation
above l1. o depth Of about 30 or
L- feet is very soft which allows
.Hr water 90 escape when 't ri--
q. .l. surface OIL account u.
I. r wg Every indication
IS -rs. Ee floss has been reach
s. a soon as .6g casing Is drive
w -.. distance .H. lr#
aa. H
Tr g0w 60 have O. few
JOINTS . r. casing enc .n .wn
and threaded us ,be prasu.
are 600 long and uuws..5-
work .rau advantage E
r l5-er .eueshs ,ag
..a o.. WHa. ever depth H
"aHl r0. h.r. Be- PROTECTING
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-12-30

~ pleasing the people Of Colorado
Springs wonderfully. The spscialties
draw as much favorable comment as
the NAYS. and are as much enjoyed
and appreciated. The plays for next
week will be found in another col
umn.-Colorado Springs Gazette.
Miss Pringle will give one Of her
famous pink teas during her engage
ment in Phoenix. the exact date will
he announced Later. Miss Pringle and
company will open an indefinite en-
Eagement at the olympic Theater
Wednesday. Jan. ISL The opening
play will be The Belle Of Richmond"
a comedv-drama in four acts. Three
vaudeville acts will be introduced each
night. Prices Ia. 20 and soc. curtain
rises promptly at S:25 p. M. city time.
Matinee SATURDAY. 80 p. IN. Prices
To matinee Zoe and 30c no seats re-
served. first come first choice.
\ diamond ring given away Sunday
night and a~kodak will he given away
Saturday afternoon AT the matinee to
the person guessing the exact num-
Der of paid admissions tn the saturday
MATINEE
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-12-30
ADJUSTMENTS
The College Widow"

Do YOU want TO live over your hal
cvon days OF college life or. if not
a college man yourself. do YOU want
To- know what college life really l.:
II 50. lou have now the opportunity.
You can go and sit on the fence and
watch the light hearted pranks of the
students on the campus and take part
in the all-pervading athletic questions.
You can go TO the faculty reception.
De- introduced 10 the president. meet
the great halfback. and the other stars
OF the football field. and the baseball
diamond, dance with the fas -inating
college widow herself. and he served
with lemonade and ice cream by the
hands Of the severely dignified daugh
Ter of college boarding house keeper.
although she may advise you severe
II to have nothing 10 do with no stu
dents. You can be present at the
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-12-30

the fact that the play has been i'm
proved in its every department should
go long way toward assuring fine
business. The company includes Mas
ter Rice the ideal Buster Jack
whose capital work as "Tige,' Is well
known. Beatrice Flint as Mrs.
Brown" Nellie V Nichols Of sultan
of Sulu" fame as susie Sweet and
dainty Leila Canta as busters"
sweetheart. Mary Jane" are the most
prominent members of a east Of gem
eral excellence. There is also a Choir
us Of forty. every member uf which
is the possesscr Of young and musi-
cal voice OF the half dozen special
ties with which the comedy is inter
spersed the foremost is that contribut-
ed bV the Hughes Musical Trio. high
class Observation-Disclosures. The mastery
style with which the twenty-four
young ladies comprising the Bobby
Burns Brigade" go through the intri-
cacies Of their famous march and drill
continues to cause even old military
experts To sit up and marvel AT the
degree of perfection that has been at
tanned
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-12-30

And he called to his disciples. Verify,
say unto you. that this poor widow
hath cast more in that all they which
have east into the treasury"
Do your best and according to your
sacrifice and YOU will be blessed.
THAT there may be meat in my house
that Gods work may go on.
Churches are not built without mon
ev and Gods ambassadors live much
as do others. As a business invest
ment it pays to lend TO God. Every
prospective investor in a church COM
munity is told of and charged. too. for
property in a good. moral community.
From worldly point of view. even. it
pavs to give 10 Gods work There
is that scatteret', ard yet increaseth
and vet increaseth: and there is thlt
withholdeth more than is meet. but il
tendeth to poverty" the unwisdom
and final regret Of il. That alone is
kept which is loaned to God. Give
and It shar be given unto you; good
measure pressed down and shaken to-
gether ard running over"
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-12-30
JolIv Della PrinqIe's Pink Tea.

Jolly Della Pringle's Pink Tea.
The Introduction Of pink tea and
reception BY the ladies of the company
To the ladies Of the audience. at the
Grand Theater Saturday afternoon,
was something of a novelty and there
was just little speculation as to how
il would succeed as Colorado Springs
audiences are generally a little BASH
full about taking hold Of novelties. In
this instance. however. it was "a dccid
ed success and several hundred ladies
went on the stage and met the ladies
Of the company and partook of pink
lemonade and waters saturday after
noon Miss Pringle received tn. ladies
as they went on the stage. and shook
hands with all as they passed on 10
the ladies of the company. Messrs.
Hogan. Hopkins. Stephens and Benja
min served the refreshments. and Mr.
Kelly. manager Of the company. gave
them parting handshake The ladies
To enjoy the rather novel cX-
perience Of meeting zeal actresses and
actors face to face and before they
mad time to change their stage cos
tunes for ordinary street attire. The
company were greeted by another
crowded house saturday night Miss
Pringle and her company are evident
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-12-30
THE CHRISTMAS PRIZE.

Yesterday morning at TIE Christian
church L. Williams. minister, preach
ed rom Phil. 3-12.
Forgetting the things which are be-
hind and reaching forth unto those
things which are before. ! press to-
ward the mark for the prize Of the
high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
The prize is perfection in character.
Paul with all the high virtues Of char
acter which gave him distinction and
power. did not claim perfection, nor is
he satisfied with his present achieve
ments and experiences. The future is
big with opportunities for higher de-
vclopment Let no one become self
satisfied with his present attachments
Of character Let no spell of indiffer-
ence Overtake the soul. Man is made
To- grow and to experience new joys
in eternity. Forget the things that
are behind. DO rot live in the past
Let the dead past bury its dead. Let
not vain regrets hinder YOU and weak
en- YOU for future eEdeavOr. Paul does
not mean to forget any experience that
would inspire or give help but he does
mean that all the losses and failures.
mistakes and sins should be forgotten
Learn the lesson which cod seeks To
teach and profit by it, Repent of the
sin AID he assured that Cod does not
remember it. Forget TIE evil others
have done 10 you. Forgive and for
get Cast out hatred. enmity and re-
venge and - love have dominion in
your life. Press toward the ideal Be
gin again: il is never too late To mend.
" hat privilege for every man. He
can be forgiven and make d new start
in life. MAJ there come to every soul
a new vision Of his possibilities and
new inspiration To press onward and
upward To higher living Take time
To become better acquainted with
Christ in his word. Bealone ana speak
To Cod daily Let his thoughts be
your thoughts and open your heart To
his sJirit Seek him and he shall be
found. Through this daily fellowship
we shall come into possession OF
more enlightened mind and "a purer
heart. Nobility of action shall char
acterize our lives and we shall be liv-
ing on a. higher plane.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-12-30
Observation-Disclosures.
THE CHURCHES
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS


The followers of Jesus tarriod. That
was their part The spirit came upon
them as the result of their obeying the
command An the people of Cod are
to bring in tithes and to bring in all
the tithes l. il any wonder that the
gospel chariot wheels seem to drag
when we are not each one doing his
part.
Would To- cd that you could see
the value of small things Drops Of
water make TIE ocean and grains Of
sand the shore. God is as pleased with
YOUR dime as anuther's hundred dollar
gift, if it is Your 1.-THE. Jesus. on one
occasion. sat over against the treasury
and beheld how the people cast money
into the treasury; and many that were
rich east in much and there came a
certain poor widow and she threw in
$50 mites. which makes farthing.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-12-30
A NORTON REUNIoN-Mr. and

Mrs. G. w Norton Of Muscatine. Ia.
arrived here Yesterday morning 70
spend the-rest Of the winter with their
son, DIR. J. G. Norton. They have
been frequent visitors 10 this valley
but this year they made a remarka
bly, quick trip. They boarded the
Rock Island limited in Muscatine on
Friday morning at O'Clock and ar
rived here in two days and TWO nights
There was quite a family reunion of
the NCTtons yesterday as Samuel +
Norton. brother of G. W Norton.
and Capt. G. b. Norton. who lives
here. arrived a few weeks ago for q
visit. This is the first time they have
all been together in great MANY
years and is probably forty or fifty
years since all three brothers lived in
the. same town.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-12-30

land We would not" These two sep
arate phrases. part Of the Savior's Ia
ment over Jerusalem. the pastor said
does wei apply to NAM souls To-
. day Jerusalem, the HOl" City, be-
meath the reel % the Turk, lies in
comDlete destruction.
Mr.. Coates then enumerated many
of the efforts made to turn men to-
ward God through the preparation Of
the garden. their WonderOus deliver
ance. through temples and ceremOn-
ials.
From the creation TO the crucifiXion
all attempts 20 draw man toward his
creator for good had failed. And last
filled with love and compassion for a
lost world-COd sent his Son TO re-
deem mankind. How many times did
Christ come to lou. and -ou would
not?
How many times during the past
wear has the opportunity come To do
or say what God grilled YOU 10 say or
do but --ou needed not the opportun-
ity?
Only by bringing our will in con-
formitv 40 Gods VIII can hope for the
best - TIE Christian life. Unless we
do the will of God lovingly. adOrningly
day b.- da.- NY ca not develop into
fitness Cor HEAVIER
That which made Jesus weep should
make the sons of men think and weep.
Let rs begin the new year resolved
TO make Gods will our will.
These were 81 part some % the
thoughts presented.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-12-30

great football match. root for At
water and go wild with enthusiasm
when she triumphs over the old rival
Bingham Then. you can 90 out
on the square at night. see the bonfires
and fireworks. join in the students
songs and participate in all the revels
over TIE victor
Yes. YOU can do all this. and at a
very small cost. the purchase of a tick
81 for The College Widow" George
AIDES delightful humorous comedy.
and be sure YOU won't have a duh
moment in all your visit.
The College Widow comes To the
Doris opera House Tuesday. Dec. 81.
1907.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-12-30

That king of all mischief makers.
Buster Brown" will greet his admir-
ers at the Doris Opera House. mat
inee and night beginning Jan. 3rd
1908. Some changes have been worked
in the play snice last season hut this
does not lessen Busters" prominence
in the least He, aided by "Tige."
will open up a bag of new tricks dur
ing their stay here. This coupled with
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-12-30
AT The BAPTIST CHURCH.

Last evening. 1t the First Baptist
church. Rev. Orville Coates preached
a YER earnest sermon to q large and
attentive congregation from the text
found 81 Mat. 1887, How often would
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-12-30

Let NIcKee's figure on your bill for
assessment work.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1907-08-16
''City of Milford. -
q. W. PALMER, Captain.
AUGUST.

viii leaves Milford and New Wharf as follows
for Philadelphia during,