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The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1907-01-04
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| Ballooni11S as
! A Society Fad !
a~Hsa>zza s

T$ HE sporting clement Of high So
ciety, having exhausted the pos
sibilities Of excitement offered
by a hundred horsepower auto
mobile, has gone in for ballooning.
Automobiles are getting cheaper every
year and society cannot share any
sport with the common people. Bal
looming is no poor mans game. The
Niryana Of DR.. Julian 2. Thomas holds
10000 cubic feet Of gas in its big bag,
and even If the New York court Of
appeals should sustain the eighty cent
gas law his bills will continue to be
large enough to scare any one but 4
millionaire. Besides there Is an exhila-
ration in flying above the clouds which
Is not to be found in more earthly
pastimes.
At first the novelty Of serenely float
ing 5000 feet above the ground sufficed
to rearouse the blase smart settlers,
but that mild form Of amusement soon
palled upon them, and now they must
race one another through the upper
ali. Before long We shall hear Of regu-
lar aerial race meets with bookmakers
in attendance for the benefit Of those
who can enjoy no sport without ebay
ing a little something on it," as they
say in England. The Aero Club of
America has established a station at
Pittsdeld, Mass, from which place Mrs.
Julian =. Thomas started on the first
balloon excursion made by an Ameri-
can society woman at home, and the
summer colony at Lenox, six miles
away has gone crazy over the ascen-
sions. Other American women than
Mrs. Thomas have taken up balloon
ing, but their ascents have been made
mostly in France. Among those who
have gone up there with Comte Henri
de In Vaulx are Mrs. Belmont X. Tiff
fanny, Mrs. Cortlandt +. Bishop, Mrs.
Lorillard Ronalds Mrs. Newbold Ed
gar, Mrs William HALLS and Mrs. Oak
ley Rhinelandcr. The count will ship
his new balloon to Lenox in October
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-24
Construction of a Deed.

B In q deed of conveyance, the follow
Ing language used: I'm consideration
Of $4,000 paid cash, convey unto B a
certain piece of land in the town OF
----, supposed contain seven acres,
more or less, bounded on north, east,
west and south, by the lands Of Mrs.
c." a survey Of this piece OF land af-
forwards showed that there We're only
three and one-half acres. This sup
posed seven acres was the supposed
balance OF a tract formerly owned by
. the grantor, and the registration OF
land titles In the clerks office showed
that the grantor had that much to
llsell And upon the recordation of this
I5latter deed, the clerk had seven acres
! grantee for taxation. Is the grantor
(, cent. shortage? w. II. 3.
II the parties hereto contemplated q
contract Of hazard. transferring tho
land according to it's known metes and
bounds at gross price. tho purchaser
has no relief, but this must be clearly
! shown, the phrase more or less" not
being sufficient.
In other cases, where the real guam.
tity turns out to be materially moro
or less than what was anticipated By
4 tho parties, equity cntertains jurisdic'
i ton and gives relief on the ground al
q mistake, without considering whether
the sale was by the acre or otherwise
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-24
Is It Double Taxation.

When merchant has paid license
tax can ne be made to pay again on
his stock and fixtures?
%. & NJ.
In general, license tax is paid to the
State, and assessment on stock and
ton. The charter conditions give very
different rights In different cities, and
no one without knowledge Of ali the
circumstances can say whether our
querist Is wronged or not,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-24
Several Sorts.

Please answer for me the following
questions:
!. Who paid for the Jefferson Davis
monument In Monroe Park? Who de-
signed 1t? What did 1t cost?
2. Does Belle Isle divide the James
River? Is it navigable on the east
side?
8. Has the James River been widened
and gdeepencd?
4. What prompted Thomas l.. Ryan
to build the Sacred Heart Cathedral?
OHIO.
l. There is no such monument In
Monroe Park.
q The course Of tho James at Belle
Isle is east. The isle has, therefore
no Feast side"
3. A river cannot be both widencd
and deepened at the same place.
A. God.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-24
Partnership.

The joint stock Of company is
$5,40O. A contributes one-half for
three-fourths OF year; B, two-fifths
for one-half year; c. the balance for
one year. What is each mans part OF
gain, etc, at end Of year? J. r. C,
has $1,000 invested for nine
months; y, s2,16o for six months; c,
s54o for twelve months. multiplying
each investment by its time. we get
a, $4,000 for one month; d. $4,000
for ono month, and 9, se,AsO for ono
month. Hence profit or loss is to be
divided in proportion as these NUM-
hers. Add, and we have s43,74O. 243oO-
4S74o. 1296O-4374o. e4So-4s74O will be
the fractional parts OF gain or loss
which should come to each.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-24
Grist Mills.

Kindly give the state law III any |
regarding country corn grist mills. Can
they be closed at the whim of the owner
on certain days of the week?
e Should the owner Of grist that has
been ground not be on hand to receive
1t when ground? Has tho miller legal
right to place the grist outside the mill
door (subiect to depreciation Of thieves
or hogs), and lock up mill door and go i
off home or clsewncreI
Arc there not certain concessions made
to grlst millers in exemption from jury
service, ETC.?
And is not grist mill and miller ex-
pected to DO at the call Of all patrons
ut all reasonable hours six days week
throughout the year?
My questions are lengthy, but could
! not well condense them and make my
meaning clear. Reply in Query Column
| will much obligc. =, X, X
There is no statute IN Virginia for
bidding the closing of grst mills on cer-
/ tain days Of the week
The miller is the ballee Of tho owner
Of the grain, and has to use all reason
able precaution to grind and preserve
4 the grist, and cannot leave 1t where it
is liable to be stolen or destroyed.
Grlst mlllers actually employed in the
operation of tho miller are exempt from
4 jury service. Code, Section so4o,
A grand Juror cannot be the owner or
4 occupier Of grist mill Code. Section
7, 1917.
At every mill the grain brought or
sent to be ground for the use OF the
bringer or sender, or his family, shall
be ground in due tirne, for which. SER
Vice certain tolls are allowed. Code,
section 1896 Section 1860 provides that
the, miller may, by an order of court,
be exempted from grinding other grains
than wheat or damaged wheat
A miller has to give reasonable SER
vice as to Keeping the mill open and
the length of time to grind, but there
| is no decision that We have seen which
| requires him to keep open all reasona
BILE hours six days u week.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-24
Shareholders Liability.

If n person who works for daily wages
subscrbes for shares in Joint stock
company, and after paying promptly SONG
time. then becomes delinquent, can tho
company galnsheo his wages for pay
ment Of stock? BY answering the above
you Will greatly obigc STOCKS.
The corporation has 10 reduce the!r
claim to Judgment and then, unless
prevented by the lazy In respect to llpuse-
per month, or some other law Of eXcn,,-
ton. thoy can garnisiec the subscriber.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-24
The Adopted Son.

In 1897 what was the law in Virginia
in regard TO the legal rights Of inher-
itance of an adopted son? In other
words, in the year named. would an
adopted son have tho Identical rights
Con the death of parents by adoption)
in the absence of d will--so far as an
estate left by said parents by adoption
Is conccrncd-that actual children would
have? SUBSCRIBER.
A child adopted under Section 2614a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-24

what recourse will he have for his
money If the property is destroyed
without insurance? r. 3. G.
1t is well-nigh impossible to make
n sufficient statement of legal case
to this column, and consequently. i'm
possible for the Query Column to give
sound advice. We advise you to con-
suit good lawyer Il
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-24
Marriage of a Minor.

Will you please tell me whether there
is any law for a boy seventeen years Of
age who positively mnrres against his
parents wishes? What steps can be
taken to undo 1t? a READER.
There is no law which makes the mar
riage void but the clerk who issued the
license, If he did 50 knowingly, is liable
for punishment.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-24
Loascs have expi:
Symnes's Hole,

Can you toll me where | may find
information touching tho belief that
the earth is hollow and habitable In
side. ETC.? ~. . ~
Consult IN encyclopedia under tito
"Symmes Theory" The publications OF
the author Of the theory and Of his
friends and disciples are now difficult
to find.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-24
Foreign Labor.


Kindly let mo know through the
Query Column of the Weekly Tines
Dispatch what are the average wages
paid to foreigners as farm help and
which nationality would likely prove
the best help on dairy farm. w.
Yirginia's immigration work in Great
Britain and Northern Europe Is in com-
petition with the Western States and
Canada, where high wages are offered
to farm laborcrs. Virginia is Offering
from SIC to $50 a month for good
farm labor, including board. The
State Of Virginia is soliciting farm
labor only. These laborers from Great
Britain, Germany, Denmark, Norway
and Sweden are hard, sturdy workers
| honest and take an interest In their
employers work, and ono Of them is
worth two or three OF tho ordinary
sipshod negro laborers. Farmers who
have gotten these through Commits
ssloner koiner's efforts speak very
highly Of them The demand for them
is largely beyond his ability to meet
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-24

taxes. If some one shoots the dog, what
is the penalty?
The one who shoots the dog, having no
lust cause for such act, is liable in DAM
ages for tho value of the dog, and, further,
may be prosecuted for malicious and un-
lawful trespass Virginia Code. 5ola, 10.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-24

Sandow and a Public School.
Itow much can Snndow lift; can hc
hold team OF horses?
HIS district superintendent or q
school board the right to permit any
one to teach in u .public school without
n certificate?
No.
A record we have consulted but cam
not vouch for, puts his hit ut 3,341
pounus lie could stop some teams un-
doubtedly; some he could not.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-24
Taxing Bonds.

Can a person living in county
where he holds no property list bonds
for taxation in another county where
he holds property? SUBSCRIBER.
Bonds and other personal property
must be listed In the county in which
they are held.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-24
The New High School.

Please tell mo when tho leases on
the buildings on the new High School
site will expire and when the new
building will be started?
A SUBSCRIBER.
Leases have expired. No one can tell.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-24
Real and Personal Property.

ReaI and PERSONAL property,
A sells B farm, and in the barn
there are lumber and boxes, of which
there Is no mention at the time of sale.
After B has possession. he claims the
lumber. Who is the lawful owner?
IGNORANT,
B buys only the actual land and what
is permanently affixed thereto. Tho lum-
Der and boxes remain the property OF A.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-24
Builders Square.

Will you be good enough to explain
the meaning OF the figures on the
Carpenters square" for me?
NJ. ". G.
Tie matter Is not so simple rs YOU
may suppose, and 1t is hardly possible
to make the explanation here, You
would be interested II you would get
some builder to explain with the
square ut hand,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-24
Properly Seasoned.

1t made the young recruit hot;
No wonder lie was clustered,
The fpeman pepDered him With shot
Right after he was mustered.
The Catholic Standard and Times
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-24
Orphanages.

Will you be coed enough to give
me the addresses of orphanages in
New Jersey And in New York?
Miss B. S.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-24
VIRGINIA Air Line Railway,

VITSIII1d III 11K1S 1>o a7'W
Please say in Sundays Issue of your
paper If the contract for the con-
struction Of the Virginia Air Line
Railway has been awarded. If so.
to whom? q.
We do not know. Write to Captain
~. O. Troy. president, Charlottesville,
Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-24

Please give name of Josh Billings
and te.. me what his first book Is and
when it appeared? S. B. NJ.
H. W. Shaw. Josh Billings, Els
Sayings" 1866.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-24
Estate in Germany.

Can you tell me whom to address
in regard to an unclaimed estate IN
Germany? y. w.
You would far better consult good
lawyer. If you will not do that, you
may address letter to the Imperial
Court of Chancery, Berlin. Prussia,
with the certainty Of getting cour-
teous reply.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-24
Matter for a LAWYER.

Two persons were partners and one
sells out 10 the other for note The
purchaser decides 10 insure, Must tho
seller pay half Of the premium. and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-24

Accompanying diagram shows shape
and lines of tract containing four
acres. Please tell me what is length
of frontage on the creek. A. j. t.
% Yards G inchns
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-24
Poem Wanted.

Please tell me where ! can get the
poem, "The Little Negro Boy l Used
to own" TEXAS.
Will some one send copy.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-24

Please locate for me the Latin quo
talon 'nulla dies sine Inca"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-24
some one send COPY.
Merchants License.

Is any license required in Virginia
for selling stock food? j. G.
Yes.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-24

tanning n squirrel which Keeps the
trunk between tho hunter and UNSET
has the hunter gone nrounu INC
squirrel? hla IVA AliN. q
Yes.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-24
RULES.

Write on ono slide of the paper only.
DO not buncl, your questions, unless
all rclntc to the same subject.
DO not ask for the address of rich
men aud women.
DO not nsIx where you can huy OF
sell, or amy question that belongs 10
tho advertising department.
If your question is not answered III
reasonable time, send 1t again.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-24
I chaff of BEARDED Wheat.

Can the chaff from bearded wheat be
safely used as feed? w. d. T.
Not for horses.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-24
Wise County

Where can get book containing
description, etc, Of Wise county, Va?
EXPOSITION.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-24

Board Of Charities, Now York City,
can probably send you pamphlet cover
ing the whole matter.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-24
The Wife's Portion.

II a married man owns a house and
lot in a town in Virginia, and the hus-
band dies, what part OF the property can
the widow hold her lifetime? The party
in question has no children.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-24

Is a Dog Property?
I have q dog upon which l nave paHll
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-24

Under Section 2267 Of the Virginia Code.
the widow is entitled to one-third In
terest in the house and lot for her life
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-24
Josh Billings.

tion u.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-24
Author

Can you tell me who wrote a
Bachelors Box? 5. H.
Thomas Cooper DeLeon.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-24

OF the Code Of Virginia, "shall be to sall
intensa and purposes tho child and heir
ut law Of tho person SO adopting him or
her entitled to nil the rights and prlvi-
lcgcs and subject TO MI tho obligations
4 of a>,child Of such person begotten in
/ lawful wcdlock." 4
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-24
Write Commissioner of Agricultur
Lost Corner Tree

Richmond, Va
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-24
A Quotation.

% yards, 6 Inches.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-24

II hunter walk around q tree con
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-24
Hunter and Squirrel.

Board Of Examiners, Richmond, Va,
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1907-03-15
TWIN CITY MAN AT HEAD.
South Dakota Added to Sunday
School Union Territory.

South Dakota Added to Sunday
School Union Territory.
E. r. Martin, after having filled the
position of state superintendent for
South Dakota of the American Sunday
School union for a period OF about
four years, has resigned the position,
having been promoted to the superin-
tendency of the work of the union In
North Dakota and Montana. Since
coming to South Dakota, his headquar-
tiers have been in Sioux Falls. He ex-
poets to assume the duties of his new
position about May /, and will make
his headquarters at Bismarck, N. ID.
Upon his departure, the work OF the
union in South Dakota will be directed
by F. A. Bartlett of Minneapolis, secre-
tary of the union for Minnesota, South
Dakota having been consolidated with
Minnesota so far as the work of the
society is concerned.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1907-03-15
CALLER SAVES llF E.
Woman Sewers Arteries in Wrist and
Is Powerless to Aid Self.

Mrs. Kate Ulmer. wife of a promi-
uent farmer living hear Armour. prob
ably would have bled to death had not
2 ueighboring happened In to
make a call.
While cutting up meat Mrs. Timer
severed the arteries of her left wrist.
She was alone in the house at the
time. save for her young daughter, a
child not old enough to be Of n as
%sistance. The woman tried to b%andage
the wound and stop the flow of blood,
but did not succeed, and fell in q faint
just as the neighbor tapped at the
door.
The caller Immediately summoned a
doctor, who tied up the severed arter-
les, and, although much weakened
from loss of blood, it is expected that
Mrs. Ulmer will soon recover.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1907-03-15

occurred to stir the composure of this
usually cool, ~self-possessed woman fear
fully. But what it was Margie could
not guess.
Mr.. Trevlyn burst into the room,
pale and exhausted.
ut is no use!" he said, throwing
himself into a chair, no use to try
to disguise the truth! There will be
no wedding tonight, Margie! The BRIDE
groom has failed to come! The scoun-
drel! If l We're ten years younger, 1
would call him out for this INSULT"
Margie laid her hand on his arm, a
strange. new feeling of vague relief
%pervading her. it was as if some great
weight, under which her slender
strength had wearied and sank, were
rolled off from her.
Compose yourself. dear guardian,
he may have been unavoidably de-
tanned. Some business
Business on his wedding day! No,
Margie! there is something wrong
somewhere. He is either playing us
false-confound him!-or he has met
with some accident! By George! who
knows but he has been waylaid and
murdered! The road, from here to the
depot, though short, is a lonely one,
with woods on either side! And Mr..
Linmere carries always about his per-
son enough %valuables to tempt a des-
perate character"
81 beg you not to suppose such a
dreadful thing!' exclaimed Margie,
shuddering; she will com in the morn
ing, and"
But Hayes was positive that he saw
him leave the 6 o'clock train. He de-
scribed him accurately, eve saying
that he had a bouquet of white camelias
in his hand. Margie, what flowers was
he to bring?"
She shook her head.
"Mrs. Weldon knows. l do not"
Alexandrine spoke.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1907-03-15
o,sARMs sAEmFF AND ELoPEs.
South Dakota Lochlnvar Defeats OH
Ger in Fight.

SCf III T'S'S
Sheriff John Hoven and Otto CASH
DIV of Evarts. a bartender, had an ex-
citing battle "a few miles west Of Selby.
in which the sheriff was rolled out OF
his sleigh, disarmed and compelled to
walk back to town. The battle was
precipitated by Cassidy. who was fight
ing for a bride, Ada Morris. also of Ev-
arts, the fifteen year-old daughter OF
the proprietor of a cafe.
Cassidy and the girl eloped and drove
to Selby in a sleigh. They We're appre-
hended by the sheriff on advices re-
ceived from Evarts. The officer start
ed with his two captives for Evarts. the
three riding in Cassidy's rig, with the
sheriff's rig leading behind.
When we'll out of town Cassidy
threw himself on the sheriff, rolled
him ont of the sleigh, took his gun
away and compelled the officer, at the
muzzle of the weapon, TO keep at a dis
lance. Cassidy and the girl then made
off. driving east and taking both teams.
The sheriff walked back to Selby
and at once took steps to have CASSIDY
arrested. Messages were sent in all
directions. Several hours later a mes
sage was received from Pierre stating
that the couple had been caught. The
sherif went there and expects to lane
them both safely, but Cassidy declares
he will not be thwarted.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1907-03-15
HAS STRANGE DOG KILLING.
Heifer Goes Mad So CANNES Arc
Ordered Muzzled.

Heifer Goes Mad So CANNES Arc
Ordered Muzzled.
In an effort to stamp out what is be-
lieved to be the rabies, which has
made it's appearance in several ami
mails, the town council Of Bryant has
ordered that all dogs be muzzled in
future, and the town marshal has been
ordered to shoot all dogs running at
large which are not provided with
muzzles. The scare was caused by a
yearling heifer, belonging to James
Finley, which developed unmistakable
symptoms of hydrophobia. The animal
became mad and several persons a
rowly escaped being bitten by it be-
fore it was shot and killed. Thus far
a number of dogs have also been
killed.