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Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-11-22

Ed. Hayden spent the week here
on his way back to Alamosa, after
visiting many cities in the Mississippi
valley.
w. H. Walker has left the city for
Chilhauhau, where he will be en-
ployed as yard master on the Mexican
Central railroad.
A. ]. Taylor was called to Kansas
last week to attend the funeral of his
mother.
Mrs. Bert Ball has gone to Gales
burg, ILL.,, to attend the funeral of her
brother, Jesse Berry, who died in Sc
attic. He used to make Denver his
home and will be mourned by many
of the younger folk.
A football team representing the
Pi Alpha fraternity, will play the
Sacred Heart college team on the col
lege grounds Thanksgiving morning
at l0:30. The grounds are at the end
OF the Rocky Mountain Lake car. The
girls are asked to be present 10 cheer
the boys on.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08
GIRL BABY'S
AWFUL ECZEMA
Sight Of Eye Destroyed by Disease
Tried Five Doctors but Grew
Worse in Agony Eight Months
Parents Discouraged, Until
They Tried Cuticura Remedies
IN ONE WEEK ALL
SORES DISAPPEARED

"OuP little girl. one year and halF
old, was taken With eczema or that Was
what the doctor said Il was. We called
IN the family doctor and ha gave some
tablets and said she would be all right
IN few days. The eczema grew worse
and We called In doctor No. 2. He
SAID sh0 was teething, IS soOn os the
teeth were through she would be ell
right. But she still grew worse. Doc
tor No. B said Is was eczema. By this
time she was nothing but q yellow,
groenish sore. We'll, he said he could
help her, 20 we let him try it about
. week One morning We discovered
Q little yellow pimple on one Of her
eyes. OF course We 'phoned for doctor
No. 3. he came over and looked her
over and said that he could not do any
thing more for her, that We had better
take her TO some eye specialist, gince 10
was an ulcer. So We went 70 Oswego
70 doctor No. 4, and be said the eye
sight was gone. but that be could help 10.
We thought We would try doctor No. 8.
Well, that proved the same. only he
charged $40 mora than doctor No. 4.
We we're nearly discouraged. saw
one Of che Cuticura Advertisements IN
the paper and thought We would try
the CutiCurA Treatment, so went and
purchased . set Of Cuuoura Remedies,
which cost me 81, and II three days
our daughter, who had besn sick about
eight months. showed great improve
ment, and IN one week al sores had dis
appeared. OF course Il could not ~
store the eyeslght, but Il we had used
CutlcuYa 10 time I am confident that
Il would hsvs saved the eye. We think
there 70 no remedy so good for any skin
trouble Or impurity Of the blood ae
CutiCira. Mr.. and Mrs, Frank Abbott,
r. 2. p. No. Q, Fulton, Oswsgo Co.,
N. T., August II, 1900"
oonPkss EEtsEOal and IDtsrg1 Trezepspt tot
EvefY HufEQr u IufAntd Chiltron. and Adult
coDatz a cut,rura soan istoO ~ CisanSs tht
SkA, cpticuyR ointneaf tsosA 70 Zeal 10 eNin
pad CIticnca Efoiyent bOc.). ia ne form OF ChocO
Ate poaYed RliA 2se per Wal II fO) z Purity ~
Bleed. sod thEpuEh0ut he Warld Potter uruf
~ Qsdsd ffsG On Hurssss' of sian asd haAiR
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08
.. PURELY YEGE1AB[E

Not only medicine valuable
way IN which It affects the system is important factor When
Scoua Sores and Ulcers, Skin Diseases
psons which
add TO the burden dagreeaby affecting
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points IN its favor and the principal being
widely
IS MADE entirely of healing, purifying
ana are known at the time possess qualities build up
every part of the by their
4e KING OF blood purifiers but is the medicine that
In WIN absolute safety old.
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and reliable
S m and Ulcers Skin Diseases Contagious Blood
diseases poisoned
the bottom of these troubles
builds blood shere
ia you suffering
our book on The Blood and
no charge '0f eineI' THE SWIFT SPECIFIC Coz ATLANTA
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08
HE IS SORRY
HE DID NOT DIE
Prominent Young Bristol Man
Makes Desperate Attempt to
Kill Himself.
s. D 10 Times-Daspatch-

BRISTOL, Va. January 7.-Wilburg
Sewer, young business man here and
a member Of prOminept Bristol family.
made desperate attempt upon his own
life last night Placing revolver
against his breast. he fired q shot that
ne intended should penetrate his heart.
but 10 struck q rib and ranged around
bis body. He declared he was sorry he
did not succeed. saying that he had lived
long enough 10 realize that there was
nothing IN life He mas a wife and two
beautiful children. and apparently his
domestic relations have been most pleas
ant The wounded man Is a brother OF
Rev. Joseph Il Sewer. who recently was
IN charge OF "a church IN Lynchburg. but
who has just entered upon the Presby-
terrain charge at Alexandra. Va
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08
MAY HAVE WHITEWA SH
IN BROWNSVILLE MATTER
Senator Knox Trying Secure Adoption of Resolution
For an Investigation That Will Not
Involve President

tho President and his action in dismiss
iag the colored troops without honor.
In that respect it VIII diner from tho
Foraker resolution. Ir viii differ from
tile Lodge resolution in that 80 will not
make amy reference % the subject OF the
constitutional authority of the President
Ia dismiss t.e men without trial
The sentiment OF tho majority OF the
Democrats towards the proposed COM
promise could not be exactly ascertained.
II is believed however. taat tho Demo-
Gratis are NOE disposed % aid IN his
ainicable adjustment OF tho severest fam
hr row the Republican party las known
since the time OK the celebrated Flaine-
c0nkiing faud.
H9t there is excellent reason fog 20
h-Vng that the quarrel will Sc adjusted
al-ng the lines indie ated.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08
Tillman Takes a Hand.

Just as Mt Forlk~E was concluding. be-
cause ~ Tie later-sS ~ me hour saving
le should eutelrDr 20 finish hts speech
lu "a hrlrf time tomorrow. NJ TfIman
said D." would like 10 hear from the Sen
Htnr just why u was mat the S.xtieth
ohio had been picked out"
what was the martrr0 What is the
uo-ve2 What is ne aulurs2"
MY. President responded Mr Foraker.
II au not obliged % teu the Senator
everything I know. and I know the Sem
atlr knows Why There was burst Of
laughter az this reply.
MI Iilwan asked = NJ Foraker was
NOT member OF tho reament. Mr.. For
aker explained that IL had been erro-
n~ous.y stated that he was but that in
reality The Eishty-ninth Ohio was the
only regiment % which he had ever be-
longed. Perhaps somebody at the War
Department may have thought the SEN
ator got into the regiment" persisted Mr..
Tnlmau.
Il don't know that the War Depart
uent thought of that was the answer.
bat 70 is possible that somebody at the
War Department or some other place re-
meubered that the Senator from Ohio
lived in Ohio"
Previous 20 the debate on the Foraker
resolution the Senate listened 70 a two
hours address on the japanese question
by Senator Gearil. who argued for a
resolution directing the opening OF nego-
tiations with Japan for a rev sion of our
treaty with that nation.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08
DRINKS SPIKED CIDER;
FALLS INTO MUD AND DIES
Especial to The Tmes-D.spaton. J

NORFOLK VA. January William
Stevens. an inmate ~ the Norfolk aims
house. escaped from the institution.
walked over into Princess Anne county.
and Eettine drunk on spiked cider felI
into "a mud hole. remained until after
midnight and died Within an hour after
being taken out.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08
FELL THlRTY-FWE FEET ON
HEAD; NOT YET DEAD
Especial 20 The Times Dispatch

DURHAM. y. c.. January flames
Henderson. carpenter. was fatally IN
Jured this morning by falling from a
scaROld in the factory OF the Virginia
Carolina Chemical Company. The injured
man fell some thirty-hve feet to the
ground. There is no definite theory as
to how the accident happened but II is
supposed that IN some way he stumbled
and this resulted in the fall He fell
directly on his head and suffered in
tensely from conclusion Of the brain.
He received other injuries. The medical
attendants think there Is no chance for
recovery
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08
&RVONlA INSECTS
THOUGHT IT SPRING

Especial o. The Tunes y spatch.1
NhNpNiA. VA, January The United
states government maximum registering.
Thermometer. kept al the weather station
mere. registered So degrees to-day at
clock. So gar as known. il is the warm
est January day ever experienced in this
section.
Men are working without coats. thu
birds aye singing. hens are cacklinr. and
alternating insects have come out VI
their winter quarters to see if spring
has come.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08
BISHOP DUNCAN ILL;
FAMILY GREATLY ALARMED

sPARTANsBURG, S. C., January T.
Bishop W. w Duncan. Of the Methodist
Episcopal Church. South. whose home "a
IN this city. Is very I'll. and members OF
his family are greatly alarmed He IL
suffering from general breakdown and
has undergone an operation FOR q car
buncle. Many kilograms and letters OF
sympathy have been received from all
parts OF the United States by his fam
OK.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08

nenty fair one. and merited consideration
as q business matter. The speaker ar
gued fo- the acceptance az the CONNER
cisl proposition. which he deemed advan-
taseous He made financial argument
warning the Council against further bond
issues In view of the duincss Of the. bond
market and the numerous demands upon
the municipality for issue OF bonds dur
ing the year
Mr Cannon arose 70 enter his protest
against the showing q the city finances
and credit and made a splendid defense
thereof. lie reminded the Council that
the prospective issue Of redemption bonds
IN July would eNunsuish certain bonds
bearing a higher rate OF interest and
would save money 20 toe city and i'm
crease its credit The issue OF $4,000 N
bonds for the Improvement OF the an
neNed territory and the assumption and
provElon of portion OF the county debt
would he Imperative whenever an issue
~ bonds for any other purpose was au-
thorized. Such an issue ~ bonds would
be necessary in July. II not sooner Mr.
cannon further showed that the reason
for the delay in the recent sale 0f bonds
was not that Richmond's credit was not
as good ar it ever was but that there
was a provision IN the ordinance which
required that those bonds Doe sold to the
highest bidder. They would have been
required 70 be sold. even had the highest
oid been fifty cents on the dollar. Afr.
Cannon while favoriag the electric plant.
advoca ted the delay proposed by Mr.. Cary.
ia order that members might famiiarize
themselves with the project
Mr.. W. l. White replied 10 Mr.. Can
mons financial review. and explained the
source OF hi- figures
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08

foresons conclusion. there being no op-
position 20 the ordinance. which would
Do" imperative July 1st. when the city IS
sued fedemDtion bonds Its adoption At
t-s time VIII place the annexed terri
tory uu the same basis % taxation as
ai other city property. Mr.. Mills succeed
90 SD having attached an amendment
providing FOR the equitable distribution Of
tAe proceeds ~ the bond sale IN the an
ueneI territory
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08
Celebrities.

"Dis 7 beiiebes am Madam screech.
O. black Patti2"
"Weu. sab. an who am you2'
'Mistah Yalermoke, DC coon Caruso 3D.
WASHINGTON Herald.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08

Corporation Commissioner Henry C.
Stuart. who has been spending a few
DAYS at his home IN Russell county. IL
expected to return 20 the city this morn
ing.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08
SUIT BROUGHT TO
GUST NJ CLELLAN


terrnine the question involved viz wheth-
e- he has Jhe power - reverse has pre-
teoessor and bring the sli-
'Tfr Attorney General Immediately
rhe-eafte~ determined that Dice did have
power and has brought the suit After
the writ was served pee Immediately came
Co. N-w York and sought the counsel OF
Nj Hearst and ~ hi~ attorneys
'Thev advised a. defiance Of the court 3
great writ. The Artorey- General for
sock the dignity ~ ais office. and Of his
own autonomy violated h.s oath % oaice
20 maintain the Law. and inaugurated
reign ~ riot
What hope Of Justice does there re-
main % any -ttgart. leg alone the Mayor
OF our citl. when Tire chief law officer q
The State. tu his first important act over
rides ire authority OF the cour-s?'
To Trial at Once.
in view q the precedence given III the
General the suit NJ custer against Mayor
McClellaB brought hv Acknowledgement
Jackson in tr- Supreme Court in New
York county. VIII come -n trial nj once
and Will he prosecuted hy Deputy At
toTney General Dornelly. with Clarence
r Shearn. William Randolph Hearst's
personal attorney as special counsel.
The Attorney General and Nj Hoarst's
counsel viii appear next saturday before
Justice Pitts. out OF Difference 70 the
court bu- the proceeding hy Mr. Hearst
before the Attorney General probably WIN
he abandoned in favor = this direct at
tack upon the validity ~ Mayor McCleI-
lam title. brought bv the Attorney-Cfe
eral himself upon his own initiative
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08
PILES CURED IN 8 70 - DAYS.

PAZo OINTMENT Is guaranteed 70 cure any
case % itching Blind. Bleeding or Protr,idfnc
Piles In 20 "a days or money refunded 90
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08
Laid on Table .

Mt David Meade White moved 10 lay
on the table the resolution and accom-
panying petition offered by Mr.. Miner
A parliamentary skirnisE here ensued
as to whether the adoption Of motion
20 lay on the table carried wfth it the
ordinance reported by the Finance Com
mittee, and 20 whether the cornmunica-
ton published above was properly before
the Council Mt Pollock. NJ Cannon.
Mr.. Mills and MI. Lynch spoke The
chair finally held that the motion 10 lay
on the table applied only 20 the Miner
resolution and the accompanying COM
munication. He further held that the
communication offered by Mr.. Miner was
properly before the body
Thereupon the motion 81 M David
Meade White 10 lay the Miner resolution
on the table was adopted by the follow
ing recorded vote:
Ayes-W. T Atkinson. OF Jefferson:
James F. Cannon. Of Lee; G.. =. Davis, q
Clay. John r. Don Leavy. OF Clay. r. II.
| CARRIER. Of Marshall; r. y. Gates Of JET
ferson. Julius A. Hobson OF Madison:
Harry Huber. OF Henry. Morgan r. Mills.
Of Jefferson; John T. Neasle OF Mar
shall. II r Pollard. Jr. OF Lee. c. X.
| Pollock. Of Madison; jefferson c.. Powers.
OF Marshall; r. =. Richardson % Mar
shall; Jacob Umauf Of Clay. CliG Well,
! % Henry. David Meade White OF Aadi-
son, r L Peters. Of Heury-lG
Noes-E. A. Barber. Jr. Of Madison:
! John D. Bliley. % Monroe. Hunsdon Cary,
OF Henry. E Il. FERGUSON. OF Lee: T. F.
Green. OF Monroe; Graham 3. Hobson,
| OF Henry. John 2. Lea 81 Monroe; John
| J. Lynch. OF jefferson. L W
Miner. OF Clay; W Waller Morton.
| ~ Lee A 7 Phillips. OF Lee. c.. r Rfeh-
! ards, Of Marshall. ". Fred Richardson. Of
Clay; E. Il. Spence. OF Monroe: Wnra-n
l. White. OF Madison; z. 6. williams,
OF Monroe-1s
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08
Long Discussion.


WIN the recOmmendatiOn Of the Fl
nance Committee and accompanying
Amendments before the body. the debate
thereon began. Mr.. Cary made A plea
for delay. urging that there VAS no occa-
sion for hurry. and he desired more time
in which 10 consider the question lie
was not opposed TO the municipal electric
plant but desired more light on the sub
jet He thereon moved 70 lay on the
table until the next meeting the ordi-
nance and the amendments thereto. and
proposed that the same be printed FOR dts
tributiOn-
Mr.. Phillips followed In a vigorous. ear
nest protest against the PROPOSE ton. op-
posing municipal ownership generally and
any further extension q - lie declare!
that II municipal ownership were further
extended. the tail would soon be wageing
the dog. and the business Of the city
would DE dragged into politics.
M. W L White vigorously anta9onized
the proposition OF the Finance Committee.
20 establish an electric light plant de-
chring that the proposition OF the Pas
senger and Power Company was an emil
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08
Matter Goes Over

Alr. Pollard. replying 20 a question by
Mt Richards as 10 how the Finance
Committee stood on the proposition
stated that the committee was practi-
caNy unanimous but that several IA
vored allowing the Passenger and Power
Company 20 submit It's proposition Mr.
Pollard reviewed the long fight over this
municipal electric light proposition. and
stated that he had in the last Council
opposed the plan. AS soon rs the pro-
iect had been defeated. the company
had abandoned its concuiatorv attitude
and persevered in its "do-nOthinR policy
He had now become thoroughly con-
WINGED that the company would do moth
ing except "at the point Of the bayonet."
and he for one did not propose TO wait
on them any longer
Mr.. Mills, speaking for the advocates
Of the municipal plant project. announced
that they would vote for the proposition
to table the ordinance until the next
meeting IN order 70 allow II to be printed
and the TWO propositions separated
Mr. Cary's motion 70 lay on the table
until the next meeting and print the
ordinance having been withdrawn. Mr..
Huber renewed IT,
The question being called and ordered
on the Huber motion. IL was adopted bv
the following recorded vote:
Ayes-Atkinson. Barber. Cannon. Cary.
Davis. FERGUSON, CARRIER Gates Gra-
ham 3. Hobson. Julius a Hobson. HUI
Der. Lynch. Mills. Miner. Morton. Nea-
gle. Pollard Pollock Powers. Richards.
F. y. Richardson. W. Fred. Richardson
Spence. Uml0uf. We'll David Meade
White-28
Noes Blney. Don Leavy. Green lea
Phillips. William T.. White Williams,
Peters,
Thereupon the matter went over until
the next meeting OF the Common Council.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08
Receivers Virginia Passenger and

Mr.. Miner spoke briefly On advocacy of
his resolution. making "A calm. earnest and
forceful plea therefor. He made no criti-
cisin ~ the gentlemen who favored the
municipal plant proposition. but cited
the fact that there were many other pub
hc-spirited citizens who disagreed with
them. lie commended the proposition ~
the Passenger and Power Company as a
matter Of business and urged that a he
at least considered. The company pro-
posed 70 furnish current for lighting the
city as we'll as for pumping az the price
AZ which the city could produce such
current NJ. Miner urged the adoption
Of tho resolution. and the reference -
tho entire matter as suggested
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08

After the consideration Of the Marshall
house matter. the ordinance recommend
"a by the Finance COMMITTEE. Increasing
the salary OF the four city judges TO
$500. was read and put on its passage.
being adopted with but one dissenting
vote that of Mt. David Meade white
The ordinance introduced at special
meeting recently providing for an issue
OF s4so no TO provide for the portion of
'renrfco's debt assumed by the CITY as a
sequence OF annexation. and for the iu-
provement OF the territory added Oh the
city. was then put upon its passage r.
being explained that bond issue wol'd
become imperative In July. If not now.
nv reason Of the fact that redemption
bonds would have - be issued then.
whereas by passing the ordinance now
the city tax rate would Immediately bee
come applicable to the new territorv.
The ordinance WIS passed. only one
negative vote being recorded Mr. Ni's
had secured the acceptance Of an amend
ment providing that the proceeds ~ the
bond sale De eGuitahly distributes iu the
new territory.
Mr. Lynch. from the Ordinance Com
mittee. explained the nccfs~It v for the
ordinance offered last week. extending the
present ward lines 20 the outer boundaries
81 the annexed territory IL WIS passed
without dissenting vote
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08
New Matters.

The roil-cau resulted in the introduc-
ton OF many ordinances petitions or res
olutions. among them holrR the following.
BY Mr. Uminuf To amend the Ordf-
nance recently approved to provide for
the early closing - har-rOoms.
mo person shall De allowed to en-
gage IN the business OF selling by re-
ardent spirits beer. cider or other such
DRINKS unless be rs a registered voter
IN the city of Richmond. nor shall any
female be allowed 20 sell. give away
or IN any other manner dispense or
serve any ardent spirits. beer cider or
other such drinks In any hotel restau-
rant. bar-rooms. store. saloon. or othc-
such place OF places where such drinks
arc sold or given away"
Ry Mr.. Pollard An ordinance 20 tx
the rate Of taxation within the terri
tory annexed to the citv OF Richmond
Nv tbs orders OF the Circuit Court OF
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08
Communication

The communication accompanying the
resolution Is as follows:
January q 1907.
To the Honorable Council OF the City
OF Richmond Richmond. Va:
Gentlemen.--In connection with the
proposed ordnance recently introduced
Earnvidina> far the establishment OF an
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08
Bond Issue.

-eupon the matter went over until
xt meeting Of the Common Council.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-04-19
COUPLE welded At
REDWOOD CHURCH
Gilbert A. kiefer and Mary
Bell MCHugh the Happy
dlr---POpuldr People.

On Tuesday last, st. Joseph S
church at Redwood, was the scene of
very pretty wedding, when two of
the most popular young people were
united In the holy bonds of matrimony
by Rev. Father Warken, the contract
ing parties being Mr.. Gilbert A.
kiefer and Miss Maybell McHugh.
The bride was attended by Miss Anna
l.. klefer, sister of the groom while
Mr.. Irwin W. McHugh, brother of the
bride. acted as best man. The bride
wore a travelling suit OF blue wolfe
over blue silk and large picture hat.
The bridesmaid wore blue silk,
and she also Wore large picture hat
The gentlemen were dressed IN con-
ventional black.
After the marriage ceremony,
the bridal party and immediate
relatives repaired to the home of
the BRIDE, where they partook of a
sumptuous dinner, after which the
bridal couple took a south bound train
for Chicago, where they will visit
relatives and friends.
The groom is son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Philip Kiefer Of Watertown, and an
employe of the G. M. & St. Paul rail
road. He is an excellent young man
who has hosts of friends wherever he
is known, and certainly will make "a
most worthy lifelong companion tor
the young lady he has won.
The bride is u daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank McHugh of Shields. and
is one of the most accomplished young
ladies of the vicinity in which she
lives. She is possessed of most
charming and sweet disposition which
endears her to everyone with whom
she comes in contact, and like her
husband is capable of making a happy
hume. The young couple were the
recipients of many beautiful presents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kiefer will reside in
Watertown and will be at home to
their friends after May 18th.