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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-12-05
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The closing speeches were over at the
court of asslzes. Following his custom
the judge asked of the defendant, a
burly, low-browed scoundrel who had
murdered poor old couple TO rob
them: Defendant, have you anything
TO say" In cheerful, effemlnate tone
the other replied ,"Just word am
opposed to capital punishment"
A lady carrying little dog in her
arms was riding in a bus that went
worried the conductor to know whether
they had come to No. -, mentioning
a house nearly at the top. When they
reached this number the conductor
stopped the bus, thinking the lady
wished to alight there. Instead of do
| Ing this, however, she went to the door
of the bus, and, holding up the dog,
said: Look, Fido, that's where your
mother was born!"
Two old friends on the street, lock-
ing arms, strolled slowly along, dis
cussing various topics. Personal ones
were touched upon at last, and, after
exchanging family solicitudes for sew
eral moments, the judge asked the
major: and dear old Mrs. -, your
aunt2 She must be rather feeble now.
Tell me, how Is she? Buried her
yesterday" said the major Buried
her? Dear me, dear mel Is the good
old lady dead? yes, that's why we
buried her." said the major.
Henry @. Frick, the steel man, was |
once a guest at dinner when he was !
called upon to respond to
a toast. Recovering somewhat from
his surprise, Mr.. Frick said that his
situation reminded him of the case of
a Pennsylvania man who fell into the
water while fishing With no little
difficulty he was rescued and after he
had regained his breath and was In a
fairly comfortable condition his rescuer
asked him how he came to>fall into the
water. 81 did not come to fall into the
water" replied the unfortunate man
4 came to fish,"
A New York man enjoys repeating a
tory he claims to have had from one
# the life-guards at Atlantic City. 1t
lppears that not long ago a Philadel- +,
'hia man and his 9-year-old son were
t the end of one of the piers gazing
yer the rail at the ocean when sud-
emily the lad, leaning over too far, tum-
led into the water. The lifeguards
Tere just then at quite distance from
be scene of the accident; so another
ian on the pier, without waiting to
west himself of either coat or shoes, =
lunged into the sea, and after buffet 8,
lg with the waves for some time sue a
seded in getting the half-drowned boy n
} the beach, whittier in the meantime =,
lie father had FASTENED from the pier. -
he parent took the affair very coolly. a.
S the self-appointed rescuer set the n,
tipping boy at his fathers feet, the =,
tier inquired THANK you; but what ~
i've you done with his hat?"
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-12-05
Peanut Trade Increasing,

Peanuts are beginning to form an
appreclable and rapidly growing item
Ia the foreign commerce OF the United
States especially In the import trade.
Despite the fact that the United States
produces probably 100000 bushels OF
peanuts per annum, her expectations
have been In such inconslderable guam
titles that the Bureau OF Statistics has
only recently found 1t necessary to In
clude peanuts In its list OF articles ex-
ported. Meantime the imports have
also rapidly Increased, and the total
foreign commerce In this article In the
year about to end will aggregate nearly
S1,00o,o00, the imports having grown In
value from less than $4,000 In the year
1900 20 about $4,000 in the present
year. while exports for the year will
approximate about S3o10oO,
West Africa and the East Indies are
the principal sources of supply of the
peanuts entering the international mar.
kets OF the world The exports of pea
nuts from the French colony of Sene-
gal on the west coast OF Africa, were
in the latest available year more than
230,0O0,OOO pounds; those OF British In
dia little less than 200,OoO,OOo; Gam |
bla, on the west coast of Africa, about |
10o,0o0,00o; the Dutch East Indies
about 100000, while China, Japan.
Argentine, Spain and the United States
also supply comparatively small ouan. /
titles.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-12-05

Cut Off the tough ends OF the asyara.
gus; wash and put the tops in quart
glass cans; I'LL to the brim with cold
water; let them stand for ten mir utes,
then seal tightly; put a wooden rack
In the bottom of your wash boiler,
stand the cans ON 1t. cover them over
with cold water, bring them slowly to
a boiling point, boil four hours. Let
them stand until the water is cool. See
that the lids are frightened before you
lift the Jars out OF the water.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-12-05
NEEDS OF SOIL.
Report of Analysis from Samples from
Western Washington.

The Washington State Experiment
station chemist has recently completed
an analysis of several samples of soils
which were sent in from localities west
OF the Cascade mountains in the Pacific
Northwest, for examination with refer
ence TO fertilizer needs. Professor r.
w Thatcher, director of the station,
deems the results of considerable inn
portance in showing the deficiency of
certain fertilizing elements which seems
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-12-05

A delicious dish to serve with toast
ed crackers and hot coffee: Chop a pint
OF English walnuts or blanched al
monds. II almonds are used, slightly
toast them. Place layers or chopped
nuts in small pan, alternating With
layers Of grated cheese and grated
bread crumbs; season with butter Gin
dots) and dashes OF salt and pepper.
Soften with little boiling water and
bake twenty minuteA
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-12-05

II the government plans are success
ful, fshpols farm may be the next
profitable industry One OF the plant
explorers OF the Department OF Agrl-
culture has already made experiments
In raising bamboos In California, and
now, with grant OF two thousand dol
lars, is about to try II in the Southern
States. He believes that the japanese
bamboo can be made to yield a prohta-
bic crop wherever there is a Southern
cane brake.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-12-05

Francis Miles Finch, who died re
Gently at the age OF 10 years, achieved
IN one poem, The Blue and the Gray"
a more certain Immortality than many
poets OF many volumes. The poem APP
peared two years after the close OF
the Civil War, and appealed at once
to the national heart Ii comes nearer
than any other thing In American lit
erature, except some great prose utter
anees OF Lincoln, to putting into words
the best that men were thinking In
time OF sorrow and hope.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-12-05
Increa.ed Re,ponnihiIitr.

$50 you want more salary?" said the
museum manager.
Yes, sir" answered the employee In
a determined voice
But all you have to do is to deliver
a flve-r"inute lecture on the various
freaks"
That's true. But look at the risk
1 run of being called down any minute
as a nature faker. Washing star
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-12-05

Marine artists both In words and
paint magazine illustrators, who act
ors, boys and policemen will regret the
approaching disappearance Of Jacks
fiat cap, rolling collar and flarlng trous-
ers. They are doomed. They are go
Ing where poop deck and topgallant
forecastle, martingals and spritsall
yard, stunsl booms and fore royal
stays, bresching and side tackle went
before them. into the dusty limbo OF
outlived usefulness Modern ships and
modern sailors are no more like the
DULLES Of Isaac Hulls time than the
tackles uniform Of to-day is like that
Of Herman Melvilles white Jacket"
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-12-05

"My husband has given me the $50
bonnet l wanted" said Mrs. Galley.
THE idea" exclaimed Mrs. Chellus
Hes awfully indulgent"
'He usually is indulgent after he's
been indulging. He didn't get home
until 8 o'clock this morning. Cath
Ollie Standard and Times.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-12-05

John ID. Rockefeller Gays ho works
for the good or the public. He, of
course, reserves 10 himself the right
of determining what is good for the
public.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-12-05

II is curious what hold the sufllx
~less' has taken upon the affection OF
Americans There have long been
seediess oranges, and now there are
coreiess apples aud spineless cactuses.
Manufacturers OF automobiles adyer.
tise waterless cars news comes by wire.
less Stelegraphy, teeth are extracted by
painless dentistry, educators are trying
TO devise studyless education. aud CIV.
erybody Is looking for some voorhees,
work The latest failure is an expert
ment In agriculture with stingless bees.
from which better things had been
hoped The bees were brought from
Venezuela and placed in the American
Museum Of Natural History. in New
York. They gather less honey than the
ordinary bee, but have greater pollen
carrying capacity. This, 1t was hoped,
would be benefit to horticulturists in
terested in the cross breeding OF fruit
and flowers 1t was hoped also that
the Dees might be crossed with the
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-12-05

The self-restrsint of Mark Twain Is
the most wonderful thing OF the age.
In spite OF the fact that he can get 80
cents word for what he writes, he
refrains from writing unless he has
something 10 write.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-12-05

A French woman has been awarded a
prize for discovering a reliable method
of determining whether person is
dead. still, even her method may fail
TO convince some politicians that they
are dead ones.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-12-05

"a famous artist once told Miss
Droopylids she was most beautiful
when weeping"
Eyes, and she's been IN tears over
since. Detroit Free Press.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-12-05

A Judge has decided that loud snor-
ing constitutes an unlawful disturb
ance Of the psaca He probably sleeps
9ear thin partition.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-12-05

Don't crush the railroads. says Mr..
Hartman In an appealing tone. All
right; but there appears to be dis
position Ia some quarters to soak the
railroad presidents.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-12-05

A Chicago pastor declares he would
throw away biscuit any time for a
kiss. Ministers change with time, like
everything else. For the old-time
preacher life could offer no lnducement
greater than hot biscuit and maple
syrup.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-12-05
Too Economical

~Your wife's very economical, isn't
she7" asked Mr.. Phones
Lord, yesl" groaned Mr.. Tsmith.
"She spent $500 In bargains last
month. Plain Dealer.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-12-05

In Nebraska man and woman have
recently been married to each other for
the fourth time This is what might
be called Intermittent matrimony.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-12-05

Now that Engishmen can marry n
deceased wlfe's sister, our British
cousins may be careful, In selecting a
wife. to choose ono OF good-looklng
family.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-12-05

The Singer Building In New York
has attained It's thlrty-sixth story aud
daily attracts crowds OF spectators.
Merely another Singer achieving high
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-12-05
Natural Prejudice.

Gertie-Why do you object to the
word obey" in the marriage cere-
mony7
Clara was reared in the countwJ
and have acquired prejudice against
male orders.-Kansas City Times.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-12-05

Naturally II will be gratifying to the
daring explorer who first reaches the
north polo TO find that all winds will
wait him southwark.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-12-05

common honey b'~. The experiment
failed. apparently because the bees
could not stand the dryness of the ell
mate.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-12-05

The thread trust is not foollshly
claiming TO be good thing for the CHI
sumer
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-12-05

DR.. Wiley says that centenarians
soon will be as common as blackbirds.
White blackblrdsi
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-12-05

When two political machines on the
same track collide there is no end Of
the dirt that is put into circulation.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-12-05

1t costs more TO live nowadays than
It did In the old times, but you get
more kinds Of life.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-25
WHITLEY KILLED
BY STRANGE YOUTH.
Head Of Great Department Store
in London Shot Down by Man
He Had Not Passed by That
GIVES NAME OF WHITLEY
NAME OF WHITELEY
Police Ascertain, However, That
He Had Not Passed By That
Name-Attcnpts Suicide.

LONDON, January PA dramatic trag-
edy startled London to-day, when William
Whitley. ono OF tho most unique, and. at
the Same time ono OF the most prominent
figures In the business world. was shot
dead IN his store by youth claiming to
be his son. The assassin then attempted
to blow out his own brains.
Tho name of White.ey has become a
household word. In England. owing to
the enormous department store In London
run by company OF which Mr.. White
ley was president, and he was the pioneer
In such enterprises.
The crime occurred shortly after mid
day. An unknown young man was nc
corded private Interview with Mr.
Whitcley In the lattsr's private office.
where the two men remained closeted for
few moments. AS Mr.. Whiteley
emerged from his Office 1t was observed
that the young man was following and
inportuning him. while Mr. Whitley was
waving MS visitor off and threatening to
call tho police. Suddenly the young man
whipped out revolver and fired two
shots potnt-blank at Mr.. Whiteley Tho
bullets lodged In Mr.. Whiteley's head.
and he fell dead. Before the assassin
could be secured he turned his weapon
upon himself and inflicted what is be-
heVed to be a mortal wound.
INC personality OF the assassin and the
motives for his crime are enveloped In
much mystery. He gave tho name of
Cecil Whiteley. but relatives OF William
whitley disclalm all knowledge of him.
The police found no papers or other
written matter on his person to lead to
the establishment OF his identity. but
they discovered his place OF residence.
and learned that he never had called
hiInselt whitley there. The clothing OF
this young man bore the initials III. p"
The police arc OF the opinion that tho
motive for this crime, when discovered,
VIII show that there were present mono
of the elements of revenge for personal
injury. but rather that the attack upon
Mr.. Whiteley was result of fancied
grievance.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-25
Property Transfers.

Riolmond--James b. Pace and wife
to Real Estate Security Company, IS
parcels OF real estate in the city OF
Richmond (thc Virginia Trust Company
unites to release a lien OF deed OF
trusD. IS.
John +. Raglnnd and wife to p. ri.
Wells. IL inches on north line OF Spring
Street, IS 5-le feet east of Cherry
Street. S..
p. II. Wells and wife to DR.. william
III. Taylor, I Ia feet on rbrth line OF
Spring Street, SIS SALE feet east OF
Cherry Street, $3.50
Mary Il. Smiths trustee and Mary F..
Smith to W. Greed Davis T611I-3-1a
feet on Eighth Street, northeast corner
of Leigh Street. sfS33.34
Same to Fritz VIII. IS 2-3-1o feet
on east line OF Eighteenth Street, rs
II l.3-l2 feet north OF Leigh Street.
s2,4l5.56.
William 5. Rose to w. T. Elicit.
S3 5-6 feet on north line Orange Street.
l36 2-3 feet west OF First Street. sub
ject to deed of trust for $500 $3.50.
Rebecca Galloway to Rebecca Gallo
way, 20 feet on south side of Blair
Street l42 feet west OF Washington
Street. 81.
Hannah j. Brown to William b.
Church, % feet on east line Of Twenty
eighth Street, between Q and r Streets,
5000.
John Munros executors to G. c.
Tyler. rs feet on west line of James
Street. so feet south of Cedar Street.
5000
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-25
TEMPERANCE PEOPLE
TO sTRENGTHEN. LAWS
While This Is Their Plan for
This Year, Prohibition Their
Ultimate Goal.
Especial to The Times. Dispntch. !

Especial to The Times -DiSpatch.)
RALEIGIi,.N N. O., January 24.--Thc State
Temperance Convention tonight after
lengthy discussion, adopted a platform and
resolution declaring in favor of State pro-
hibition, but agreeing that for the pres
emf the Legislature shall be asked only
to strengthen the present temperance laws
by more general and effective anti-jug
law and make possession of Federal IL
cense evidence of retailing, and demand
a more general enforcement of the press
ent laws.
It was said that the personnel of the
convention was two-thirds for a State
prohibition, but Governor Glenn tonight.
in lengthy and spirited speech, advised
that no demand be made on the present
Legislature for an election on prohibition,
as he was advised that the request would
not be granted. He thought it best to
just call for Strengthening and enforce
ment Of present laws with state prohibits
ton as the ultimate goal, however. The
Governor pledged himself to lead CAM
pagn for State prohibition IL the conven-
ton, after prayer and elaboration,
thought 1t best to undertake such a cam
paign at this time.
Heriot ClarkSon, of Charlotte, was chair
man Of the convention. which held three
sessions-morning, afternoon and tonight
until past midnight.
The joint committee on railroads and
other public service committees tonight
heard representatives OF tho newspapers
of the State on amendments to the pend
Ing bills as to transportation, allowing
the present law as to contracts with news
papers for transportation to stand, and In
the end the amendment was voted down
by vote OF SIX to five. This leaves
the, Graham bill, under which papers could
only receive mileage for specified cons
tracts on space dates for advertising.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-25
TRAVELLING MEN WIN.
interchangeable Mileage on All
Southern Roads.

The Atlantic Coast Line Railway an
nounces that effective at once, Inter-
changeable mileage arrangements have
been perfected by which the Southern
Railway and all of It's branches, the
Illinois Central, Mobile and Ohio. Gin
cinnati. New Orleans. Texas Pacific,
Yazoo and Mississippi Valley have be-
come parties TO what mas hitherto been
known, as the interchangeable mileage
ticket to the Atlantic Coast Line. Sea-
board Air Line, and Louisville and Nash
Vile, and other lines. aggregating about
twenty.
A general book, good over all lines
In the territory south OF the Ohio and
Potomac and east Of the Mississippi
Eivcrs will be issued as soon as 1t can
be gotten from the printer. In the mean
time the new lines will accept the issue
of the Atlantic Coast Line and the At
lantic Coast Line will accept the Issue
of mileage books OF the Southern, Illinois
Central. Mobile and Ohio, etc.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-25
Glee Club Entertained.

Tho Woodland Glee Social club ,y,.
aellghtfuI!y entertained In the home ~
W., nIs. W. ". boze. on Twenty-nrst Street.
~ hor daughters, Misses Madeline =, ~,
Mayme Booze. few evenings ago. The
n ratas, and n parlors were prettliy deco.
was artistically arranged in Tho c rHom
or the club, In the midst OF which the
, %prns, Tho Woodland Glce." In silver
ieLters produced most charming OF.
fcct Miss Mamie Shelton added Inurh
10 the pleasure OF the evening by sew.
sThi peautifui vocal selections, as did
also the clubs male quartet. At If
O'Clock tho guests were Invited into tho
ulnins room, where refreshments were
served. Mrs. Boze assisted her daugh-
lers IN receiving and entertaining their
guests. Among those present were
Misses MIS- Mamie Shelton Gertrude Acree,
G Glln Feivey, Madeline Boze. Jessie
ySWens. Madeline Dominica, Alien Hord.
May Felvay. Mamie Boze: Mcssrs Ern,
e es1 kandall, Frank Williams. Charlie
and Julian Ilord. -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-25
RECEPTION TO PASTOR.
Rev. Mr.. Earl and Wife We'll
coined to Fairmount

reception was rendered Monday
evening by the congregation of Fair
mount Baptist Church to their new pas
Tor. the Rev. J. "A Earl. and his wife.
Mr.. Earl was installed last Sunday
morning. and the congregation turned
out In full force to greet him and to
express their good wishes for a happy
and successful passionate. MIR. Earl is
from New York and had supplied the
pulpit at the church on several coca
sions prior to his being called. The
officers OF the church express them
selves as greatly pleased with the i'm
preston MIR. Earl has made and say
that the outlook for the church work
has never been better.
During this evening delightful pro-
gram WAS rendered. the following
young people participating: Misses
Mamie Shelton. Ella Felvey. Mary
Smith. Marion Richardson, Lille Smith,
lnez Hobson, May Felvey, Oracle Miller.
Mrs s. l. Gary. the Woodland Glee
Club Quartet. and Mr.. Ray England,
who ccted az master OF ceremonies.
After the program was over the
ladies served light refreshments in
abundance.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-25
RICHMOND VA FRIDAY JANUARY 49, 1907
Railroads.
r. f. ca, p, ssR sa$sS

r. F. ca p. $s s'S Ss#S$Ss +, +
TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND - NORTH.
WARD.
sis MP Ps!!y-asia Il; T TsEs,ss
e;eS 4 n,i M,.mDa,ly--Main st. Through. All
Ho' n Ahr M,m,lEscep. Monday Byrd st.
1880 A. M.--Weck pnys-Elba. Ashland
Accommodation
$3.50 A. Ms..Deily-Byrd ST. Through. Lo-
400 T. M.-Week DassByrd IS St. Fredsr.
$40 e 1skMsburF e. A,G &c
$3.50 p. M.--Weck Days"-Eiba. Ashland Ac.
commodation.
$3.50 r. M.--Dnily-Byrd ST. Through
TRAINS ARRIVE RICHMOND - SOUTH
WARD.
o'to y. M.-Week Days-Elba. Ashland Ac-
s:ss 4. M-weeR paysl-B b; St. FEEDER
icksburg Accommodation.
1890 A. M.-Week Days--Byrd 81. Through.
"a; ;:1s T. M.-paily--Maln St; Through.
1915 T. paily-Byrd 81. Through.
cal Stops.
$40 r. M.-Dally--Main 81. Through. All
1890 p. M.-Daiy--Main st. Through.
1850 7: M.-wcek Days Byrd street.
Through. All Pullman Cars.
NoTD.-Pulman Sleeping or Parior Cars
on all above trains, except trains arriving
Richmond II 80 a. NJ. weeks days. and local
accommodations.
Time Of arrivals and departures and con-
necttons not guaranteed.
W; D. DUKE, C. W. CuLP. W. p. TAYLOR.
Asst. TO Prest Gen'l supt. Trnf. Mgr.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-25
Surprise Partv.

ono OF the most pleasant affairs OF
liz past week was IL surprise party
gwen the Misses Watkins in their home
rrinay evening. The young ladies'
were taken completely by surprise, but
and gave their guests heartv Vel
come. Music and games were In
aulged IN until 10 o'clock. when tina
guests were invited to partake OF re-
frestmonts after which the gatetles
we're resumed until late hour Among
.hosc VINO composed the party were
MISSES Lottie Roney. Kate Hechler, Es-
sic watkins. Hazel Cole. Alice Hechlcr,
Lena Cole, Alvina Germelman, Inea
heiny. Essle Germelman, May Felvey,
jessie Iwiner, Nellie Aston. Alice Me-
Ghee, Ruth Watkins. Sailic Smith. Bar
para watkins. Retha Watkins; Messrs
Leslie Gessinghause. Blaine Wright
Dewitt Fclvey, Richard watkins.
Kaieigh Wright, Howard Jones, David
McGhee. Christy Smith, Earl Kelley,
Milton Smith. Mr.. and Mrs watkins
assisted the young ladies in receiving
and entertaining their guests