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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-06-18
SCIENCE SETTINGS.

A light OF one candlepower Is plain
" visible at one mile, and one OF three
candlepower At two miles.
The pressure Of the suns light on
the earth is only an extremely small
part Of the energy which In one form
or another the earth receives from the
sun. Still it Is caIculable, and 1t has
been estimated by Professor Poynting
ait $4,000 tons.
In recent lectufe before the Royal
Geographical society in London Or.
Nansen expressed his conviction that
II win never be possible to reach the
north pole by automobile or sleigh.
He gave reasons for his belief that
there is no land near the region Of the
pole.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-06-18
L-ethaI Crimes.

About rs per cent Of lethal crimes
are due TO the knife.
Spain has 5.31 homicides per 100000
about half Of Italy's percentage.
Germany's record in the matter Of
homicide Is 1Ss per 100000 Of the
population, England's AZ and Scot
lands 81.
In the last statistical year there were
in the italian peninsula and islands
3,106 murders and 93.s6S ferimenti
(woundlngs with intent that Is. vel
nigh 10 homicides per 100000 Of the
inhabitants New York Post.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-06-18

The Times has received copy OF
the Grays Harbor Post, published at
Aberdeen, Washington, containing an APP
.preciative sketch Of Major IL A. Abbott,
q native Of this city and who spends
portion of his time here. The sketch
covers his entire army career down to
his retirement as major IN 1855.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-06-18
PHONOGRAPH
RECORD EXCHANGE.

Bring in the Records you
have heard until you are tired
Of them, and exchange them
for some that you have not
had. 1t costs only a nickel
per record to exchange. This
is cheaper than buying new
ones.
Branch once, Room .
200 liz No. Main St., Barre, VT.
Open every week day and evening.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-06-18
1ordeaux cider.

The French are more careful than
Americans in the making Of cider. In
bordeaux eighty kinds OF apples are
grown, but only twelve Of these are
used for making cider No green, de-
cayed or worm eaten apples are ever
ggaa.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-22

Huntsville on the commission. Sena- g tor Spragins declined to serve.
 Towards the last of Mrs. Crenshaw's testimony. Judge Chiffon upon request of a member of the Commission. asked the witness if 1t were not true that her whole family was crazy. except herself The witness. when the inquiry was put to her, burst into tears at the question. answered that 1t was hardly fair to make such a request of her. and replied that only her husband and daughter were of unsound mind
 Tn commenting upon Mrs. Crenshaw's testimony last evening. Judge J. B. Gaston stated that only one attempt was made through him to have her committed to the asylum. and that the attempt was made by the witness's husband
 MT. Crenshaw," the Judge stated. was never insane, and you may also say that the Montgomery daughter whom she referred to was never of un- sound mind, and is not now
 Judge Gaston further said that had he known of the testimony which Mrs. Crenshaw made yesterday morning. pre- viously to the session of the commis- sion. he would have been present to testify concerning Mrs. crenshaw's case.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-22

lessor J. D. Lane. principal of the Academy and graded schools of this city, has arrived and is making ready for the opening of the schools Pro lessor Zane is an experienced educa- tor. and the city is fortunate in secur- ing his services
 The young white man, Walter Oats, who had the misfortune to lose three fingers off his left hand few days since. Is doing we'll. He ran rip saw in the Continental Gin Company s works, and let his hand come in con- tact with the saw in motion.
 Editor H. s. Doster of The Progress is at the Exposition in Jamestown this week
 J. G. Duncan of this place accom- panied by his wife. arrived from a business trip to New York and other Eastern points last night.
 On account of the favorable weather during the past two or three weeks, the. cotton prospects have improved be- yond expectation in this immediate sec tion. It is the better opinion among farmers now, if this favorable weather continues for ten days or two weeks longer, there will be made in this sec ton 50 to 65 per cent of an average crop.
 Sugar cane and peas. potatoes and crops of that kind are doing well also during this propotious weather.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-22
Bowman Brought Back.

Met at the station by big crowd of curiosity seekers and securely hand cuffed, R. J. Bowman was brought back to this city last night from Mo bile by Sheriff Van Pelt- He was ac- companied by the woman for whom he recently left his wife and three small children. This woman is known to the police as Nellie Palmer and also as Nellie Taylor
 Bowman is under a suspended sen tence of six months in the County jail on the charge of assertion, he having previously had an escapade with the Taylor woman and sentenced to jail, with sentence suspended pending his good behavior. He no sooner got clear of the first case than he left town with the same woman and went to Birming- ham and later to Montgomery, where warrant was sent for his arrest Be- fore he could be found he went to Mo bile where he was caught Saturday night with the woman.
 His sick wife and three small chill cren have aroused the anger of many of his former friends by their lack of the necessities of life and for several weeks the newspapers of the city have been conducting fund for their relief
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-22
THIRTY THOUSAND TELEGRAPH
OPERATORS Wanted

Congress having passed a bill requiring railroad companies not to work a telegraph operator more than nine hours day, about Thirty thousand more telegraph operators than can be secured will be needed at once Salaries have been increased.
 Draughons Practical Business CoIIeRe Dexter Ave. Opp. the P. O., has estabIisb- ed Ielesraphy DepaItnent pli l'hlt Railway wires dents mainline practice. practical taIa- graph operator of many years experience ia employed as teacher. The first 25 students who enroll with Draughon for Telegraphy presenting this notice. will be allowed 10 nay s25 tuition AFTER course is conplst- d and POSITION Is SECURED.
 For booklet on Telegraphy and Railroadlng raphy, call on or address DRAUGHONs COLLEGE. Dexter Ave. Opp, the P. O.. Montgomery
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-22
TO ERECT BUILDING
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs TO BUILD
 HANDSOME HOME.
Plans to Re Drawn as Soon as Possible and Actual work to Be
 Begun in Fall.

Pensacola, Fla, Aug. 21.-(Special)-- A Knights of Pythias building to cost $35,o00 Is soon to be erected in this city by the several Pythian lodges of the city, an application for letters patent on the Pythian Building Association having been filed with the Secretary of State and published in the newspapers today for the first time.
 The building Is to be erected on ground owned by the members of Da- mon Lodge and is to be pretentious affair The upper floor is to be devot- ed to a union lodge hall, where all the Pythian lodges will hold their regular meetings and socials, and the rest Of the structure will be devoted to offices and stores.
 Officers of the new building associa- tfon have been elected. as well as a board of fifteen directors and these of ficers will engineer the new project. Only members of Pythian lodges in Pensacola in good standing will be all lowed to own stock in the new build ing idea.
 As soon as possible plans are to be made for the building and actual work on the foundation started this fall II 1t is possible.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-22
EIopement causes sensatlOn.

The announcement of the elopemenf yesterday of E. F. Brawner of this city with Miss Levada Brown of Com gales caused somewhat of a sensation fin society circles here. the groom com ing from a leading family of West Florida, his father being one of the largest merchants in the city.
 Young Brawner left here last Sunday night for Mobile on the Tarpon, but 1t is thought the girl went on the next morning by rail They have been sweethearts for some time, but owing to their tender ages no thoughts Of matrimony were suspected by the par ents of either party It was learned Monday that they hao disappeared at the same time and the suspicious of Mir. Brawner were at once aroused and when the news of their arrest in Mobile was given him he was prepared to go at once.
 Although only a school boy. Young Brawner was extremely popular among the girls of the city, who were much surprised at the actions of the fellow, but who are preparing a welcome for him and his bride on their return to the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-22

 THE SHOE MAN

Just now is the time when you are debating as to whether you will make out with your old OK lords or get another pair to wear until fall. We would suggest that you come in and see our $2 and $2.50 line of oxfords, and we are sure you will decide to make a small investment and have a real nice oxford to wear until fall.
 We are showing some nice styles in all feathers at $2.00 and $2.50 and we can give you a per feet fit if you don't wait until sizes are out.
 Our basement is full of good values which will appeal to the economical buyer as about the best place to get good values.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-22
sInrriage of colonel McKIeroy,

Friends of Colonel w. H. McKleroy of Anniston will read with interest and pleasure the following dispatch from Birmingham to The Mobile Reg ister:
 Birmingham, Ala.--(Special.)- )-The friends of Colonel w. H. McKleroy of Anniston. and Mrs. Susan Musgroye of Birmingham, were agreeably surprised to hear of their wedding which /took place in Chattanooga Sunday after noon. The wedding was quietly sol- emnizeds at the Presbyterian manse by the Rev. Dr. Bachman with only a few friends present.
 Mrs. McK1eroy is one of the hand somest and most attractive of Birming- hams women and will be greatly miss ed in this city Colonel McKleroy Is President of the First National Bank of Anniston, commanding officer of the 3rd Regiment Alabama National Guard and was formerly President of the Ala bama Bankers Association. They left for Canada immediately after the wed- ding.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-22
Rasehnn Club Oreanized.

The Pensacola Baseball Club has been organized and will furnish the local fans with some good sport for the balance of the season, the city league having died natural death some time ago.
 The new team has been equipped with new uniforms and will start the season at Bagdad Friday with series of three games, returning here in sea- son to play a Sunday game at Fort Rarrancas
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-22
FRINGE OFF TO NEWPORT.

Several Social Functions Have Been
 Arranged in His Honor.
 New York, Aug. 21.-Priuce wilhelm of Sweden sent to represent his grand father. King Oscar, on a visit to Amer ica, having concluded his stay here, is today aboard the Swedish cruiser Fy1- gia, en route to Newport. R. l.
 There several functions have been arranged for the Princes entertain ment. beginning tomorrow. The Prince is travelling as Second Lieutenant Sod- ermandland of the Swedish Army"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-22
ELIJAH wHALEy DEAD.
Venerable Citizen of Pike Counts
 Passes Away.

venerable CtStxen CT Pfke IOuntT
 Passes Away.
 Troy, August 21--(SpeciaD--A 5 o'clock this morning, at his home four miles South of Troy. occurred the death of Elijah Smith whaley. one of the oldest and most substantial citizens of Pike County.
 His death resulted from a fall some weeks ago. in which one of his hips was dislocated and from which he never recovered.
 MT. Whaley was born in Henry now Spaulding County. Georgia on the 7th of July 1924, and moved with his parents to Chambers County. this State. in 1893 and to Pike county in 1858, where his father died in 1859 and his mother in 1867. He married Miss Serena Whaley and has continued to live at the same place, four miles South of Troy. since 1853
 He served as 8 private and sergeant during the civil war in Company E. 46th Alabama Infantry. he was cap tured at vicksbury and paroled. rejoin- ed at Rienzi. Mississippi and surrender
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-22

ed at catawa North Carolina. reaching home in May 1865.
 He was the leasing practical farmer of Pike county for many years. until. on account of his age he was compelled to turn over his farming interests to his nephew. E. A. McPherson. His wife died only a few years ago and her death affected him very much.
 He was member of the Missionary Baptist church and was a Mason for many years. having been initiated at the rSop Lodge in 1860. He was raised to the sublime degree Of M. M. In 1867. His membership has continued in the Troy Lodge since his initiation in 1860.
 He will be buried this afternoon with Masonic honors at Spears grave yard.
 Troy received its first bale of cotton this morning. It was raised and brought to town by J. E. Johnson. who lives between Troy and Brundidge- The bale weighed 592 pounds and was bought by W. l.. Thompson at seven teen cents per pound bringing the neat sum of $s2e5.
 Wilbur wilkerson left this morning for Columbus. Ga, where he goes to
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-22
MontgOm cry Ice and Cold
 Storage Co.

CAR LOAD SHIPMENTS A SPE- CIALTY.
 ALL ORDERS WILL HAVE PROMPT ATTENTION. OFFICE COR. MONROE AND PERRY STR EETS. PHONE 97; FACTORY PHONE, O5O. E. H. MOORE, E. BURNETT,
 President. Viee-Presidenf. T. .. HOWE. Treasurer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-22

The town and surrounding country are suffering very much for rain. the cotton is beginning to be damaged considerably for the dry and intensely account of the continued rains up to the present dry spell.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-22
NEWS OF PRArTvILLE.

Good Weather Improves Cotton Pros
 poets Beyond Expectation.
 Prattville, Aug. 21.-(Speclal)-Pro-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-22

James Walters. who has been in New York for more than two weeks rs- turned home this morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-22

accept position with the Central of Georgia Railroad.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-22

Wilbur wilkerson left this morning for Columbus. Ga. where he goes to
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1907-06-20
Robbed His EMPLOYERS.

Flasher.-Wm. Harris was arrested
about -four miles west of here at the
residence Of Allison Arnold by Sheriff
Bichtel, Of Mandan, for stealing money
from his employers in Chicago, about
March l..
He. was employed and worked one
day for his employers, when being sent
to the bank to deposit $4,000 or $1,000
in checks and drafts and about $500
in cash he disappeared and came to
his claim about four miles west OF
Flasher, bringing the cash with him.
Harris bought lunber to get a
shack, horses and chickens and ser
$40 back to Chicago for his girl, Lii
liam Ahern, to come out to him, and
loaned 5000 to Allison Arnold, having
on his person, when arrested, 3 cents.
He vas taken to Mandan and turned
over to the officers from Chicago. The
girl was taken back as a witness.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1907-06-20
Foresters Meet.

Grand Forks.-The state court Of the
Catholic Order Of Foresters finished
the business Of the annual session and
decided upon M1not as the meeting
place for next veal. The society de-
clared in favor of a high assessment
nnd adopted a resolution asking the
higher court hat the new rate be put
Into effect as soon is possible. The
state court has no power to fix the
rate.
The following officers were elected:
Chief ranger, John H. Kelley, Graf
ton; deputy chief ranger, M. F. MUIR
ply, Grand Forks; secretary, Thomas
20. Dunn. Fargo; treasurer, John Shee-
nan, Langdon; trustees, Leo. J.. Hart
well, Of Munich, Edward F. Flynn, Of
Devils Lake. Charles e. Quinn, Of
Wahpeton;' delegates to international
convention, Archie M. O'Connor, of st.
Thomas, John P. Reeder, Of Wahpeton.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1907-06-20
north DAKOTA News Jews
Willow City Swept BY Fire.

Willow Sity oWePt py TIE. A,
Willow City.-Fire in the heart Of
the business part Of the city destroyed
sixteen. business buildings, with a loss
Of about $4,000.
A strong wind was blowing from
the southwest, making the situation
worse.
The fire started at about 8 O'clock
in the morning in the vicinity Of the
meat markets Of Miller and, Erb, and
had gained such Roadway by the time
It was discovered, that it was impos-
sible to check it with the local fire.
fighting apparatus.
Help was asked from Bottineau, and
was promptly sent, the department ar
irving in time to do much towards
saving the town from entire destruc-
ton.
It is expected that nearly all the
buildings destroyed will be replaced by
new ones. The insurance covers about
one-half.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1907-06-20
Foul Play Suspected.

Fargo.-A body vas found in the
Red river here. The coroner's inquest
failed to develop the mans name, but
his identity was otherwise established
By the clothing the victim was identi-
fled as a blacksmith known as Frank.
He worked in a shop on the Moorhead
side of the river and boarded with
Mrs. Goldberg in Fargo. He disap-
peared six weeks ago. Ellis head had
been crushed n there is every evil
dence of foul play. It is suspected that
he was killed n murdered while in
toxicated, and it is thought that a
quartet Of young bandits now in Jail
on a charge Of attempting a similar
crime on an aged mar may have been
responsible for the blacksmith's death.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1907-06-20
Will Organize Farmers,

Fargo.-Mr. John NJ. Anderson, OF
the university, will spend the sum
mel as local and state organizer for
the American Society of Equity. The
farmers are determined on Dollar
Wheat to Stay" and are waging a Wig
orous campaign with that end in view.
Through the American Society of
Equity they are organizing throughout
the country and Mr.. Anderson reports
that prospects are very favirable for
a strong organization in this state.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1907-06-20
"Fence" in Gopher Hole.

Berthold.-While James Robson and
George Morse were hunting gophers
north. of town, they. discovered two
small tin buckets containing several
watches, chains, three punches Of keys.
cartridges, a revolver n ether arti-
cles which afterward were identified as
having been stolen from the hardware
store of r.. Newgard. The booty was
found in a large gopher hole and APP
parently had been concealed by a COW
ering Of grass which the high wind
had dislodged.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1907-06-20
A New Tax Law.

Bismarck.-A new law on the tax
alton Of grain has recently gone into
effect, which provides that all graip
grown within the state and held there
In in elevators, warehouses or gran
aries, shall be taxed at a fixed rate as
follows: Flax at the rate Of one-halt
of one cent per bushel; wheat at the
rate Of hree- eighths of a cent per
bushS; n oats, barley, corn, speltz
and rye each at the rate of one-eighth
of one cent per bushel. The tax is
made direct and all that the assessor
has to do is to find out the humber OF
bushels Of each kind Of grain held by
the party assessed.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1907-06-20
Police Chiefs Unite.

Fargo.-The North Dakota police
chiefs met here and effected a state
organization. G. B. Wade, of Fargo,
was elected president; Chief Dickson,
of Casselton, vice president, and Chief
Hurst, Of Devils Lake, secretary. The
organization was formed for
ton in n arrest of %violators Of the
law. Nearly every town in the state
was represented either by delegates or
by proxy.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1907-06-20
.Drags Lad to Death.

Williston.-Clifford Maderson, the
eight-year-old son Of G. A. Maderson,
living near here, was dragged to death
by a COW which he had taken to tho
pond to water. The boy had led the
animal by a long rope, and while the
cow was drinking the lad tied the rope
about his waist. The animal became
frightened at something and started ia
run, dragging the boy after 1t. Mem
bers Of the family saw the accident and
gave chase, finally succeeding In stop.
ping the COW. The boy was uncon.
scious when picked up and it was
discovered that his skull was frac.
tured.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-10-15
BRIEF DISPATCHES.

The bank at Wharton. ONO, near
mere, was looted by cracksmen VINO,
It is said, secured large sum OF
money Several stores were also rob
bed.
4 fire when broke out In the Ar
cade dry goods store on South First
street and San Fernando at San Jose :,
Calf, Friday at 10 o'clock destroyed
the entire building, the damage Ia eS-
tima,ed at between $500 ,OoQ aud SiOO. D..
coo.
Anon Hupp. The proprietor OF tho
Grand hotel at Carlsbad. and well
known Ia thousands OF Americans. Is
dead at the AGED u 60.
Gcuerai hdolt Won Buelow. The i'm.
perial adiuan' died at Potsdam %
heart failure.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-10-15
AFFlNlTlss LOCKED UP.
wife Of ParlshIonsr Visits Pastor at
Home snd Arrest Follows.

New York, Oct l4.-Rev. Maxwell
w. Walenta. pastor OF the German
Mlssion church Of Brooklyn, and Mrs
Louis A. Bauey a parishlonei' aud The
wife Of an eleClrotyper were arrested
And held In cdnrt for an inquiry into
xner mental conditions
The action was instituted by MIR.
Bauer, and the minister's father, Rev.
Wensel Walenta, OF the German
EMANUEL Reformed church OF the city
pf Brooklyn,
The compialnants asserted that Mrs
BAuer had left her husband and child
end sought refuge at the younger
tlereyyman's house. The two were
charged with offending puzzle decency
In court The accused minister. who
US IS years old. denied wrOng-doing
but admitted that tne woman had been
welcomed to his Official room" at
O'Clock IN the morning She and her
husband had differences, - he explain.
ed, II saw It was impossible for me
TO effect a reconciliation. welcom.
sed her to my church. felt In Mrs.
Bauer living soul and my soul cried
aloud for somebody VINO was alive In
Abe tWenticth century. In her | real
aaed my AFFINITY
81 believe !ou 10Th need To he eX.
, aminod AZ TO wur mental condition"
scOmmcnted the magistrate who com
mitted the prisoners.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-10-15
MIlIIenair,,, Sons Fate.

ST Louis. Oct Il. The body OF
Frank Meakin, said 10 be the son OF
the late James Mesk.n. a millionaire
china manufacturer % England. Is be-
Ing he,d under poilce orders 10 the
medical department OF 81. Louis una
Versity psa1lng communication VITA
kinsmCn % the dead man in England
AeakiR died July 4 from injuries re-
ceiyed ron = fail from a window H.
vas a Nanderer. and le';srs found Cn
bis person and bAxEaEe Indicate that
he had rectired moatAiy rsmittanecs
trOm his tatner's estate. The body was
tound IL the medical college aud idea.
tihed.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-10-15
All Honor to Lusltanla.

London, Oct. 1.-THE performances
OF the Cunard liner Lusitan1a in cross
ing the Atlantic In days and 20
hours is hailed with delight through
out Great Britain. All the evening
newspapers published long accounts
OF the passage. and ask that the Lu-
sitania repeat on the homeward jour.
ney what she accomplished on her out.
ward passage Experts express the
opinion that she is able still further TO
cut the time between Daunts Rock ana
Sandy Hook.