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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-12
MOST GRATIFYING
MEETING YET HELD
Sixteenth Annual Convention Of
Travellers Protective Associa-
ton Passes Into History.
ADAMS CHOSEN PRESIDENT E: $; .
Lynchburg Man Selected to Head
Organization for Ensuing Year.
Delegates Chosen.
ADAMS CHOSEN PRESIDENT
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.l

ALEXANDRIA, VA, May 11.-The
sixteenth annual State Convention of
the Travellers Protective Association Of
Virginia has passed into history. and
the convention was one of the most
harmonious and gratifying ever held.
Every report submitted was encour-
aging. The delegates are loud in their
praises OF the hospitnble manner in
which they Were treated during their
brief stay in this city. AT midnight
tonight most Of the delegate had
departed for their respective homes
with pleasant rccolections Of the good
time spent In "old" Alexandria. BY a
unanimous vote Roanoke was selected
as the place for the seventeenth con-
vention.
To-day's session, which was held at
the Opera House, was called to order
promptly at 10 o'clock by president
Herbert. Prayer was then offered up
by Rev.. Cleveland Hall, chaplain OF
Post u. Danville.
kilograms OF greeting were then
read by the president from the ma
tional secretary at st. Louis, and from
the national board Of directors. Tho
last mentioned Telegram was referred
to tho committee on hotels and rail-
roads.
Thomas Il. Poin1cxter, chairman OF
the State board of directors. Richmond,
submitted MS annual report, ana also
his resignation as a member OF tho
board. Upon motion his report was
accepted and ordered to DO placed on
\ file No action was takon, however, ro-
garding his resignation.
Minor. Changes Made.
Tho report of the committee on con.
stitutional amendments was read nnt
received A number Of Technical
i changes were made in the constitution
An amendment offered by MIR. Poin
(, dexter, that each post hereafter be rep
4 resented by one delegate Ter every
A ten members. instead of ono for evctS
twenty, was promptly rejected.
1t was Unanimously decided to hhv.
q 1900 copies Of tho amended ccnstitu
ton printed, and the work Will be lo(
In the hands OF the committee.
S. Il. Dickinson. Jr., read the repor
4 of tho State Legislative committee, rec
ommending that tho national associa
ton become n member of tho Nationa
i Freight Service, and his report wa
4 adopted,
recess was then takon, At whlcl
time brief speeches Wcro made by Rev
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-12

Il. S. Hancock. Norfolk; membership
G. w. Saunders. Richmond; good roads
e r. Barksdale, Norfolk; chaplain.
Rev. J.4J. Gravatt.
There was no opposition to the cleo
tlon OF any of the above-named off,
GERS, and In each instance the secretary
ballot Of the convention for the re-
spective officers.
Immediately after Mr.. Adams was
chosen president he called upon for a
speech. He lad the gavel turned over
to him w the retiring president, Mr..
Herbert, and he then made n fitting
speech, In which he thanked tho con-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-12
10y, Holt Newsomc, ana Edward rur-

Icy, Holt Newsomc, and Edward Tur--
ner.
were Misses Salie Brittle. Helen
HINES Katie Tunstall Ada Brown, Liz
zie Goodwin, Mary Powell. Mamie Nv
erett Rcta Edwards and Messrs. VIII
liam Lifsey and Richard Chambliss.
Tho medalists We're Misses Snllie
Bailey, Virgie Fuller, Louise Garlick,
Lael Brantley, Lucille Lashley, Rosa.
Treadway, Temple Vincent. Villa
Trcadwoy. Mary Squire, and Masters
Morgan Reecc, Arthur Moycs ana Rich
ard Reece, Tho medals were appro-
printely delivered by Mr. J., II. Saun-
ders, while the diplomas were given In
behalf OF tho school by the Row. Hugh
G. Smith, the Baptist minister Of this
city.
Tho musical selections as rendered by
Misses Eleanor Tillnr. Snlllo Bailey,
Ruby Goodc, Helen Vincent. Prince
Lnshley Lula Leo and Cnrrio Fox, wero
most ngrecably rendered. Tho address
OF welcome was made by Rev. Mr..
Davis of Emporin.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-12

Give Acting Pastor Reception.
The congregation Of the Presbyterian
Church Thursday night gave Rev. G. u.
Hendcrite, the acting pastor, and Mrs.
lIcnderite n reception at tho church,
which was largely attended. Addresses
were delivered by Mr.. j. w. Adams and
Rev. ]. w. Rosebro. An enjoyable pro-
gram OF music was rendered. and res
freshments were served to all present.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-12
APPROPRIATION IS
NOT LEGAL, SAYS HE.
Attorney George Mason Declares
City Has No Right to Devote
Money as Proposed.
GREAT NUMBER OF CONVERTS.
Sixteen Hundred Persons Have
Made Profession Of Faith i'll
Present Revival.
Especial to rAe Times-Dispatch.1

Especial to TAc Times Dispatch.1
PETERSBURG. VA, May 11.-The.
unfnvornblc opinion of City Attorney
George Mason as to tho legality Of d
$4,000 appropriation by tho Council
for the purpose OF securing the aid ant
corporation of tho State and Federal
governments, and Of other people. liz
opening and ornamcnting a tatNencld
park IN and near tho city, and to pay
this sum to committee, to be callcd
the battlefield park committee. to 10
used III It's discretion for promoting
tho establishment, opening and ornn-3
mentation OF such park, Is based on
the ground that the resolutions to that
effect, now before tho Finance CONF;
mittce, do not propose that tho city
shall buy the land or open the park.
and there Is no authority to spend tho
city's money for a park to lie acquired
and owned by the State or Federal
government, or any other person, either.
within or without the city limits; tho
proposal to authorize an appropriation
for tho purpose of securing the aid
and cooperation OF the Stale and Fed.
ernl governments, and or other people,
In opening and ornnmenting said park.
provides no guarantee Of acquisition.
by tho city Of property Of the value OF
| tho appropriation, has an object which
is purely speculative. as both govern
ments may refuse their aid. and ac-
cordingly Is not authorized by law.
| Tho opinion further states that tho
payment OF such an appropriation to
tho proposed battlefield park commit
too for use at their discretion In secur-
| ang the establishment OF the paris
would be an unlawful delegation OF q
discretionary power. Mr.. Mason states
that he fully shares in the sentiment
and interest Of the movement, but
tho purpose cannot be legally accom-
| plished through the medium OF tho
proposed appropriation. The matter Ia
now IN tho hands OF the Finance Com
mittee Of the Council. and committee
of lawyers. including tho City Attor-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-12
Sunday-School Meeting.

Another big union meeting Of the Pres
byterian. Methodist Baptist and Chris
tian Church Sunday-schools OF the city
VIII BIO held at the Washington Street
skating rink, now known MS the Taber-
nacle, tomorrow morning at $3.50 o'clock.
at which tins Evangelist Gates will con-
duct services and address the meeting.
Interest In the revival continues UNI
abated, and many professions OF religion
are made at every meeting. a noteworthy
feature of these conversions being tho
large number of men among the CON
verts. many OF whom have already Joined
churches of tho several denominations
and arc expected to do so Tomorrow.
About 1000 people have been converted
during the past three weeks, and It may
reasonably ba expected that during tho
coming week this number will be In
creased to at least 1000.
Preach Opening Sermon.
Rev. a. r. Love- tho new pastor OF the
West End Baptiat Church. has taken up
his work In the new field, and will preach
his opening sermon at that church to-
morrow. Mr.. Love, who succeeds Rev..
j. r. Doan, comes here from Henderson,
vile, N. G. Mr.. Doan resigned the pass
torate Of the West End Church TO take
charge Of church In that city.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-12
I FOOLED THEM ALL

and took my own wrinkles out by my
discovery, after massage and beauty doc-
tors had failed. My face is now as frce
from wrinkles az when was eighteen.
will tell you my secret and give you
reveal 1t under forfeiture. For further
particulars address lIARRIlTr META,
Suite SPA. Syracuse, N. Y,
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1907-01-10
CRAWFORD
Crawford, January 6.


Ray Besecker and mother, Mrs.
Sarah Besecker, of Scott valley were
here Wednesday making proof of
completion of irrigation bitches.
The bank at this place opened
its doors for business on Jan. 1st
There were about twelve deposits
made during the first day.
A number of Crawford young
people attended the masked ball at
Vanwyck New Years eve. They
report an excellent time.
This week has been rather a dull
one for this section of the valley
owing to the recent storm which
blockaded all the roads.
Miss Gertrude Kerby was obliged
to dismiss school here on Thursday
and Friday an account of the i'm
passable roads.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Strong and
Mrs. De Long of Big creek were in
Crawford on business the LIST inst.
Miss Louise Drummond left for
Roseberry Tuesday after a weeks
visit with friends.
l.. M. Gorton of Smiths Ferry
was in town Tuesday at the open
ing of the bank.
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1907-01-10
To Whom it May Concern.

Notice is hereby given to all who
are indebted to G. J. Wulf for
1904-5-6 to do him a favor by settl-
ing your accounts in January 1907
On all accounts not settled after
January, 1907, interest will be
charged commencing 80 days from
time debt was contracted. Don't
argue with me year or two after
wards you understood different.
Respectfully, G. J. WULF.
Roseberry, Idaho, Dec. %, 1906.
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1907-01-10
Preaching at Roseberry

Rev. j. d. Gillian, presiding ell
der of the La Grande district, will
be in Long valley January 9-14.
He breaches at Roseberry the 9th
and 18th. He also has appoint
ments at Thunder City and Van
Wyck. All who can are asked to
hear the Elder.
REV. +. NJ. JASPER.
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1907-01-10
Local and General News

Sleighing is excellent now, also
skating.
We are enjoying beautiful wealth
er since the big storm, clear, cold
and sunny.
Get a pair of the famous "Asbes-
tol" mitts or gloves. Only $1.OO at
the Flo store.
Charlie Sinclair has finished 60
ing to school for the winter and is
now working in the ADVOCATE office.
Mrs. Alma Washburn of Van
wyck arrived here Tuesday and is
employed in the home of w. B.
Boydstun.
Herman Waliin and Gust Kar
ling of Flo passed through this
place Monday en- route to Council
with grain.
Snow has settled to thirty inches
deep hereabouts. At Roseberry
and the central part of the valley
it is about twenty inches deep.
Jake Gonser, who helped Luther
Fulton take his cattle to Vanwyck
last week, returned last evening.
They both had their feet frozen.
An effort is being made to form
a commercial club of the leading
citizens of the valley, to work for
the valley in general. We hope it
will materia1ize.
Bert Ward and P. H. Carter OF
Roseberry got in Monday night
with freight from Council having
been out eight days. They were
caught in the big storm.
The Warren mail is now being
taken in on single horse trail, i
being impossible to keep the roat
open for sleighs. A sleigh roaC
had been kept open until the las
storm.
The masquerade ball last Friday
night was rather slhnly attended
owing to the stormy weather. Two
sleighloads of people came owe.
from Meadows, and a good time il
reported.
Our leading citizens are club
bing together for the purpose o
buying wild rice with which t,
plant the shallow parts of the lakes
and. the river sloughs as an at
traction for waterfowl
Miss Birdina Tennell, who has
been teaching an eight months
term of school here, left for he
home in Boise last Friday. Mis-
Tennell gave the utmost satisfac
ton and is a most excellent teacher
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-05-18
-Theaters in Spokane
Good Shows at Spokane.

For the balance of the season at the
Spokane theater the bookings are as
follows:
May 8, 10 and 11-Nat G. Goodwin.
May 12-Raymond Hitchcock.
May 10 and 14-"Mrs. Warren's Pro-
fession."
May 19-"Hello Bill"
May %, "a and 25-Lillian Russell.
June 10 and 11-Henrietta Crosman.
June 13 and 14-"The Bogus Prince"
June 15-Mrs. Leslie Carter.
June II and 1S-Otis Skinner.
June 20-Dixie minstrels.
June "a and 25-Viola Allen.
June 26 and 27-Ethel Barrymore.
You can have seats reserved by mail.
Address Dan l.. Weaver, manager.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-05-18
Nat Goodwin.

Nat C. Goodwin is making a tour OF
the coast that is thorough and extern
sive. Mr.. Goodwin's season is booked
until next June, and thereafter his
tours will be shortened from year to
year in order that he NAV enjoy more
protiacted periods Of relaxation. He
has fortune and does not contem-
Plate the necessity for pressing his
earning capacity. II intend" observed
the actor. philosophically. ITO take it
easy before l am so old that have to
let go. In other words, want to en-
joy life while there's something in it
to enjoy. But | don't intend to quit
the stage entirely. l love to create
roles that live, and l hope l shall be
here to create many more of them"
He comes to Spokane May 8, 10 and
IL in three great plays.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-05-18
At the Columbia.

; he linn Musical Comedy company,
which proved SO popular in Spokane
on previous engagements has returned
to the Columbia theater and will re-
main for an indefinite period The
opera to be presented Is Lecocq's
"Giroffe-Girofia, with all the latest
Improvements.
The company, In addition to gain
lus fresh laurels from the public and
encomiums from the press since it's
last appearance in Spokane, has added
three or four pretty girls to the chorus
and the principals have also been
somewhat shifted about and two new
ones secured. Mr.. Zinn promises a
fine production with scme late song
successes and new and intricate
dances. The chorus will show many
changes in the line of new, handsome
and appropriate costumes.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-05-18
Lillian Russell.

Lillian Russell, who comes to Spo-
kane May 23. "a and rs, has one Of
the comedy hits of the year In 1.-THE
Butterfly" The action of the play
treats of young widow Of a million
aire who made his money in railroads
and soothes his conscience by giving
1t to the church. A furtune hunting
earl is willing to exchange his coronet
for dollars. A second will is found
which provides that If she does not
marry an American the estate is for
feited to a nephew of the dear de-
parted. She recalls that in the will
nothing Is said about third marriage.
musical genius calls upon Betsy. It
IS proposed that they marry and part
at the church; she will produce his
opera, get quick divorce, marry the
title and beat the will. The genius &C.
Certs. His opera Is a success. But
when the tire comes for Betsy to get
her divorce the title is not so alluring
as it was. In the cast are Eugene Or
morde, John Flood, Fred L. Tiden,
Fred Tyler, Roland H. Hill, Grant
Mitchell. Isabel Richards De Vaux and
Kate Griffith
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-05-18
Dramatic Notes.

Chauncey Olcott is soon to sail for
Europe and will spend the greater
part of the summer in touring Ireland.
One of the London managers wants
some of the theatrical trust magnates
in this country to go to England and
II I'm a trust over there.
1t is said that Louise Cunning is to
be starred next season in a comic
opera by Edward Paulton, the author
of 1.-The Princess Beggar."
1.-The Girl and the Million" is the
name Of the new Shubert musical COM
edy which, it is hoped, will run all
summer at the New York Casino.
The road rights of Dream City"
and 'The Magic Knight" have been
bought from Joe Weber, and it is pos
sible that Sam Chip and May Marble
will be starred in the burlesques next
season.
1t is probable that Florence Reed
will use "An American Geisha" as a
starring vehicle next season. This new
play by Will Page met with much ap-
prevail as played by stock company
in Worcester recently.
The Orpheum theater circuit will
build thoroughly modern theater in
Spokane, the building to cost not less
than $175,000, and construction to
start within 60 days.
Billy Mack, the song and dance
comedian, writes that he is badly in
need Of assistance from his friends.
He was forced to close at Carlsbad N.
M, recently because of illness of his
wife. To make it more unfortunate
for him, the house in which they were
staying was burned to the ground and
they lost everything they had
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-05-18
CHAPTER III.

1t was a beautiful moonlight night,
and Whittingham was looking her best as
we made our way along the avenue lead
ing to the Piazza 1871. The President
walked briskly, silent but serene; l fol-
lowed the trouble In my mind reflected
In somewhat hang-dog air, and 1 was
much comforted when the President broke
the stiffness of the night by saying:
you have set your foot on the first
rung of the ladder that leads to fame and
wealth, Mr.. Martin"
was rather afraid 1 had set it on the
first rung of the ladder that leads to the
gallows. But there the foot was; what
the ladder turned out to be was in the
hands of the gods; so 1 threw off care,
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-05-18

A dogs tail may be longer than a
woman's tongue, but it can't wag as
fast.
The children who are seen and not
heard must be deaf mutes.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-05-18

Sinkers-Did you ever notice Reel
toms hook nose and fishlike eyes?
Corker-Yes. 1t isn't any wonder
tnat he tells such fishy storie2
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-05-18

The first annual field meet of the
Lincoln County School Athletic asso-
citation was held in Davenport Satur-
day without a hitch. The affair was a
decided success in every particular.
Fully 800 people paid admission at
the gate. Schools from all parts Of
the county were represented. Total
points: Davenport, So; Sprague, 20;
Wilbur, II; Reardan, 4 Mohler and
Almira, each /.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1907-11-08
Ordinance No, Sc

An ordinance granting the use Of and right to
lay railroad racks to the Chicago, Milwaukee
which borders Gu the right of way of said rail:
way company.
BE ii ordained by the city council of the city of
Mllbank:
/. There is hereby granted unto the
Chicago, Milwaukee and ST. Paui Railway Com
tany, d co pOratlOn now operating a steam rail
road within the city OF Milbank, South Dakota,
the use OF and the rig Il to occupy and to lay
down u single railroad track for side track pur-
poses only, along Railroad stree beginning at
the west end OF SAID street. extending across
Grant street and along the south side Of HALLWAY
street, which borders on the right Of way of said
railway co npany, ~ u arly as can be done con-
tiguous to lots one (1) and fourteen 40 of b O k
fifteen CD, thence crossing First street east,
thence as nearly IA can be done contiguous to
lots one ~ and sixteen n6) of block four cen
Q4), ali III said city IF Milbank, and in such 10.
cation that such sidetrack may be used by the
owners and &C u ANTS OF said lots, to load and IN.
load goods, wares aud merchandise into and
from cars placed thereon by said railroad com
pAny subject to such rules and regulations aa
may be prescribed by the city council and said
railroad company.
Section ,. All railroad tracks laid on said Rail
road street shall be laid and kept On a level with
the surface of the street, and s.itt,l- and mt
ncitIt Crossings for persons and vehicles con.
strncted for each street and each alley that sai d
side track shall 1nters ct and no cars shall be al
lowed to stand upon or in any way OhstrEct any
street or alley crossing.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect and
b" IN force twrlty days from and after its pass
aLe, approx ] nd publication.
Passed first reading September 18th, 1907.
Passed second reading November dth. 1907.
adopted and approved november 4th 1907
A. A. BLoMQUIsT.
City Auditor. F. w. MEEHAN.
NAVnr
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1907-11-08
BIG STONE
Headlight. Oct. 81

Frank Allen Peake, of Harmed. Kan,
has been engaged as platform man
age of the Chautauqua assembly for
the coming year. He is a professional
and the best to be had. His little 7
year old daughter, a ~soloist, will be
present with him
Glenn Haven, of Ni'hank. has re.
Gently entered the Granger Business
School. Several more entries are ex.
pected soon.
G. Fl Mewing. who has been sick in
Seattle for some time, is reported
worse and his daughter, Mrs. J.
Lang. of LintnH, has gone to see him.
Mr.. Mewing writes J. n. Fischer. of
Mound City, hat he has lost fifteen
pounds since he was taken sick. The
disease is some ailment of the kidneys
aud seems to battle the physicians of
the coast city, The Frairie P%icayune.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1907-11-08

oct. 70 Nov. =
NOTICE OF HEARING PETITION col
~ LETTERS TESrAMENTARY.
State OF South Dakota.
County of Grant,
In County Court
Estate William II. Rethke, Deceased.
The state of Sontn Dakota sends greeting to
Frederl \. filt'. II. nry Rnthke and Minnie
schneider. heirs 1T law aud next of kin of Will
TAMIL. kethkc, deceased, and to ali whom it may
concern.
Notce is hereby given that Frederick A. Reth-
Ike has filed with the Judge of the County Court
\ petition praying for letters testamentary of the
last will aud testament of William H.. Kethke,
deceased, and thatthe fifteenth day Of Nov. 1907,
at O'Clock p. m. of said day, ~ the office of the
county court, ia the city of Milbank. in the said
county ofGrant, has been Get for hearing said
petition, when and where any person interested
may appear and show cause why the said petition
should not he granted.
Dated at Milbank, S ID, Oct. %, 1907.
GEO. s. RIx,
Judge Of the County CouIt.
IsEAL
SIS. LocKHART, attorney for petitioner, Mil.
bAnl. $. ID.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1907-11-08
REVILLO
Item. Nov. |

Z III W.
Alfred M~ortell, who has been con-
fined to his bed for some time on ac-
count of illness, is reported to be
slowly recovering.
The Misses Lettie, Title and Aggie
Erickson and Mrs. H. Erickson, of
AIbee, returned from Sioux Falls
Tuesday, at which place they have
been making an extended visit.
The six weeks old baby of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Caesar died of pneumonia
Thursday morning. The funeral was
held this morning at ten o'clock.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1907-11-08
Returns to Milbank

George Tessin, who has been
down at Chicago for the past
season in the employ of the
Deering company, returned to
Mllbank the first Of the week,
and has leased one of The Gold
farms just east of the city.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1907-11-08
Crushed His Finger

VIM Ross, the superintendent
nf bridge construction on this
division ot the Il. & D., had the
second finger on his right hand
crushed on the end by the drop
ping of heavy piece of machin
cry, aud the digit had to be am
putated at the first joint,
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1907-11-08
Are Buying Grain Again

Tue elevators, all Of which
have been refusing to buy grain
for Il week or Two past Gu account
of the money market, com menc.
ed purchasing again yesterday.
1t is believed that the furry is
over, and that business may
again be conducted on a normal
basis.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1907-11-08
q. F.. =.

The grand mltr"n OF South
Dakota Mrs Linnie ketcham nt
M"utruSe. will visit Esther chap
.'r on nex, Monday evening.
Y ~ 10. and all officers and Nom
h~"s are Invited 10 De present.