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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-16
Candidate for Judge of Probate

The undersigned respectfully an-
nounces himself as candidate for
the Office Of Judge Of Probate for
Sumter county and would be proud
Of the support Of his Fe1low-Demo-
Gratis for that position.
Thos. e. Richardson
Jan. II, 1907.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-16
JUDGE PURDY RESIGNS.
Resignation of the Judge OF the Third
Circuit Effective September 4.

Laurens, Jan. 15.-Judge r. O.
Purdy, of Sumter, who is presiding
over the January term Of court here
today frwarded to Gov. Ansel his
resignation as judge of the third Ju-
dicial circuit Of South Carolina, ef-
fective September. l.
Judge Purdy is very popular in
Laurens and the bar unitedly ex-
press regret over his decision to re-
tire from the position which he has
filed with eminent ability for five
years, having been reelected for his
second term last winter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-16

Hemphill Pate, the eldest son Of
Mr.. W. II. Pate, died Sunday after
noon at his fathers home, after an
illness of about two months. He was
Just 27 years old, and until he devel-
oped Bright's disease a few months
ago was the picture Of health and Wig
orous young manhood. During the last
few weeks Of his illness he suffered
intensely and when death came it was
welcome relief from the agony he
endured. The funeral was held at
$50 this afternoon.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-16

Mr.. stanyarne Burrows and Miss
Julia, daughter of Mrs. Guignard
Richardson, were married at st.
Philips church, Bradford Springs, at
$50 o'clock this afternoon, Wednes-
day, January 18th, Rev. John Ker-
shaw, Jr, performing the ceremony.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-16
Special Election for Judge of Probate
viii Be Held February 10th.

Columbia, Jan. 1O.-The governor
today ordered an election in Sumter
county to be held on February 10,
next. TO fill the Office Of judge Of pro-
bate, made vacant by the death of the
incumbent, Col. T. V. Walsh, as ne
was about to enter upon another
term.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-16
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
PERsoN

Mr.. W. M. Graham returned this
morning from trip TO the West.
Mr.. j. G. Durant was in the city
Saturday on business.
Mr.. ;. e. DuPre, of Pisgah, spent
Che day in town.
Mr.. Jas. D. Evans, Of Spring Hill,
was in the city today.
Lieut.. Gov. Thomas G. Mcleod was
in the city Saturday On business.
Mr.. i. L. Baker, of Columbia, was
in the city Saturday.
Mr.. A. T. Cooper, of Wisacky, spent
the day in town.
Capt. R. j. Brownfeld, of Catchail,
spent the day in the city.
Mai. 81. B. Richardson, of Pine
wood, was in the city today. Maj.
Richardson will shortly remove to Co
lumbia to live.
Lieut.. Emile P. Moses, of the Q. s.
Marine service, who has been station
ed at Panama for the past year, is in
the city on visit to his mother and
family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Backman e. Dreher
returned to their home at Selwood, =.
C.. shis morning, after spending
week with Mrs. Drsher's brother, Mt.
J. e. Nunnamakel, on Wrlght's
Street, Mr.. Dreher IS brother OF
MT. Wm. G. Dreher, former U.
5 Consul to Germany. DR.. julius L.
Dreher, for years president OF Roa-
noka College, Va, and recently ap-
Z nointed u. S. Consul TO Society
Islands and also Of Prof. E. s.
Vreher. superintendent of the public
schools of Columbia, S. @.
M.r &C d. Schwartz has. gone to
New York on business.
Mr.. e. Ware returned Sunday from
trip to relatives in Batesburg.
Mr.. Jno. I. Brogdon, OF Brogdon, is
spending the day in the city.
Miss Lyle LaGrcne. of Johnston,
is the guest of Mrs. Joseph Chandler
Rev. ]. W. Neely, of Elloree, was
in the city for few hours this morn
ing.
Mr. Geo. H. Davis, who spent ten
days in the city with his daughter,
Mrs. j. H Levy, has returned to his
home in New York city.
Miss Maggie Maye returned from
Lynchhurg OF Sunday afternoon,
where She spent some time with her
sister, Mrs S. z. Jones.
= p.
Mary-Dark circles under the eyes
indicate sluggish circulation or tor
pid liver ard kidneys. Exercise daily
and take HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea Twill do you good. 35 cents.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-16
DEATH.

Mrs. S. L. Turner died at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. T. n. Seaye, in
Columbia, on Wedneday night, the
sth instant, aged 81 years. The bod5'
was taken to Charleston, Mrs. Turn
cr's former home. and the interment
was made in the Magnolia cemetery
Friday. Mrs. Turner was the grand
mother of Mrs. John T. Green and
Miss Mary Hughson Of this city.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-16

On January 9, 1907, at $50 p. M,
at the home Of the bride, near Her
lots, S. c., by Rev, John C. Bailey, Mr..
John T. Green and Miss Lille A.
McCutchen. daughter Of the late John
A. McCutchen.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-16

Are you tired, tagged out, nervous,
'sleepless, feel mean? HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea strengthens your
nerves, aids digestion, brings refresh
ing sleep. 35 cents, Tea or Tablets.
China's Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-16
Marriage at Pinewood.

Pinewood, S. c., Jan. 13.-Mr. Ar
thur P. Toomer and Miss Jessie Cald-
we'll were married this afternoon at
$50 o'clock at the Methodist parson-
age, Rev. J. Hurbert Noland officiat-
ing. There were only a few friends
Of the contracting parties present. Mr..
Toomer holds position with the
Pinewood Mercantile company, and
Miss Caldwell is from Campbello, S.
c., and was assistant teacher here in
the academy. They have the best
wishes Of their many friends.
It's a good old world, after all,
If you have no friends or money,
In the river you can fall;
Marriages are quite common and,
More people there will be,
Provided you take Rocky Mountain
Tea.-China,s Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-16

A few days ago Mr.. R. c. McFad-
din, of Concord, had narrow escape
from a serious accident on Main
street. He was proceeding down
Main street in his buggy, and just as
he neared the corner Of Bartlette
street an automobile came up behind
him at high rate of speed and as it
whizzed by struck one rear wheel OF
the buggy and almost upset it. Fortu-
nately the horse did. not take fright
and no serious damage was done the
buggy. The reckless driver Of the au-
tomobile, whose identity Mr.. McFad-
din did not ascertain, did not pause
in his swift career to see what DAM
age he had done, but went sailing On
down the street.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-16
MARRIED.

Mr.. J. n. Griffin and Miss Clemmie
Ingram were married at the parson-
age Of the First Baptist church last
Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock, by
Rev. C. C. Brown. Both from Priva-
teer.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-16

Schwartz Bros. announce a clear
ance sale Of remnants, to begin Tues
dav, at which every offering will be
a bargain.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-16
We Pay You to Save.

AT a meeting of the Board of Di-
rectors Wednesday, January 9Th; they
decided to pay interest on Savings De-
posits in the Savings Department
quarterly instead of semi-annuaily, as
heretofore.
The Bank Of Sumter,
Not Main Street,
Sumter, S. c.
Savings Department
1-15-2t
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-16
A Coming Marriage.

Mr.. and Mrs. r. D. Lee have issued
invitations to the marriage of their
daughter, Lydia Dozier, and Mr.. Rob-
ert Peele Dicks on Wednesday, jan
uary 23d, at their residence, on War
rem street. Following the marriage a
reception will be held from 7.30 to 9
o'clock.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-16

Mrs. NJ. D. Rose died at her home
on North Harvin street, t'::e city, on
Sunday, Jan. 9Th. Mrs. Rose left a
little daughter just four weeks old.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-16

The County Board Of Commission
ers met Monday with all members
present. Business of a routine nature
left over from the last meeting, was
taken up and disposed of. There were
a number of claims approved and or
dered paid. The only matter Of gen
eral interest was the election of Mr..
B. D. Mitchell as keeper Of the Coun-
ty Aims House for another years. Mr..
Mitchell has made the most satisfac-
tory keeper the county has ever had
in charge Of the Aims House, and his
reelection was expected.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-16

The D. j. Chandler Clothing Com
pany announce their regular clear
ance sale of winter goods. Those who
have neecof clothing or wish to lay
in supply against next winters
needs, will do well to visit this store
during the sale, for they will find
everything going at greatly reduced
prices.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-16

IF this spring-like weather contln-
ues a few days longer there will be
no fruit crop this year. The buds on
the fruit trees are swelling ana are
almost ready to burst into full bloom
The yellow jessamine is already in
bloom in sunny places along the
roads; and the bats have emerged
from their winter Information to en-
10y the foretaste Of spring.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-16

Mary-0ars circles under the eyes
indicate sluggish CIRCULATION or tor
pid liver ard kidneys. Exercise daily
and take HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea Twill do you good. 35 cents,
Tea or Tablets. China's Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-16

McCutchen.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-04-18

sale cedar timber on nwR OF nw1 sec
l2l5-5 $50.
Dolan & Parks to Public. certificate OF
filing OF plat OF Westend add Aberdeen
S Larson to Public, certificate OF revo-
cation OF power Of attorney to f Willie.
U S District Court for Western Wash.
ington to Public certificate of discharge
in bankruptcy of G II Scott
G W Slime to n Rosenthal, lease sw1a
1t 10, bl 40, floqnam. three years-$3OO0.
X Zelasko to G r Wooding, mtg 1t l, bl
so, Benn's plat Aberdeen-$4O00.
l. Hanson nee Phelps to ID Hemb.
ling, sat mtg 1t 6, bl 5, Pacific Land Co.'S
add Aberdeen-$200.
II Mattson to n Dineen, mtg 1t 8, bl 2,
Moneys Corrected plat Monte-$23O.
Sharon Logging Co to Montesano State
Bank, chat mtg timber on Sc Of ne14 sec
80 II $1,000.
Scott Stevens to Geo Hallett, chat mtg
horses-$275.
q r Maris to Public, certificate Of
Maris' First add to Maris plat Satsop.
Washington Machinery Depot to O L
Church, con sale saw-$65.
M Hokanson to ] + Swanson, sat mtg
ne so it Its 2,3. bl %, Hoqulam.
N q Kaufman to l. X Barley, land
contract lots 2O,2l %, hl 10. Benn's Cen
trail add Aberdeen-$600.
w II McWhinney to Public, certificate
of appointment Of A E Leroy, Ema,
deputy sheriff.
J McHenry to F A Powell and A S
Hodgdon, mtg swH OF sne4 and nla Of
se4 and sea OF sea sec 2S-20.7-$500.
G Hegbloom to J Swanson, rel mtg lot
|, sec 9.179-$1O0.
VIM Jessnp to S o Moore, mtg s1a OF
sw14 and Sc OF sea sec 22l7 5-$3O00.
J Luton to G N Wilson ct al, mtg so
acres in VIZ Of ne114 sec 331s-6-$600.
A Sjoblom to Equitable Savings &
Loan Assn, mtg 1t Is, blk Al, Ontario
add Hoquiam-$ $500.
w j Maize to Eli, rel mtg land in
sec 35-1S.6-SlS00.
fl G Watkins to r w Bryan, lease
lower floor WHY u lot 10, bl SO, Aber-
deem. 500 per month.
r f Spauldng to Mrs f NJ Medcalf,
mtg 1t l, Pacific Band Co.'S add Ab-$l000
A Christ to Same, mtg ne lots 9,l0, bl
II, Frances add Aberdeen-$SO.
J Kinsey to G J Vath, power attorney
to sell Its 1,2, and So OF ne14 sec 5.15-11.
Grays Harbor Logging Co to Public,
certificate of election of officers.
J E Medcalf to f Nj Medcalt, bill sale
furniture, etc.
Z Fl Wilson to j T Durdle, bill sale
engine and all machinery, etc, formerly
owned by Montesano Sash & Door Mig
Co-$900.
Sea Beach Packing Works to Public,
certificate OF election of officers.
T Wniecki to O Blechschmidt, asst Of
lease BIechsc hmdt ranch.
NJ w A Band to Public, certificate of
articles OF Incorporation, capital stock
$1O.O 900.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-04-18
Miscellaneous Transfers.

Miscellaneous Transfers.
Willis & Powers to Goldsmith & Ben
nett, chat mtg horses, harness, dray,
etc-$2OO.
Ed Dolan to Dolan, sat mtg-S450.
E Keith to F E Wells, land contract 1t
10, bl IS, w & B Second add Aber-$22OO.
HC Watkins to F w Sherwood, mtg
VIZ 1t 10, bl SO, Original plat Ab-$25O0.
w Medley to A Moore, mtg lot s, bl 7.
Karr's Garden add Hoquiam-$200.
IF Richardson to Same, mtg VIZ lot
z, bl s. North Houq lam add Hoq-$200.
Aberdeen Mercantile Co to Il j kear-
ney and Eli Barr, bill sale stock of mer-
chandise, etc-S9250.
OF Engen to r A Wiley Music Co,
land contract und1a int in bl 81, Vest
end add Aberdeen-$500.
FEE Atkins to J E Murrey, chat mtg
cows, horses, pigs, etc-$174.
Frank futile to W Huston, con sale
logging engine-$1000.
Montesano Lumber & Mfg Co to Pub
lie, certificate Of increase of capital stock
from $4,000 to 100000.
Tom Martin vs. Moclips Lumber &
Single Co, notice of lien saw mill, ma
chinery, lumber, etc, and part 1t |, sec
z, and VIZ OF nw14 sec 8-20.12-$66.
w II McWhinney, sheriff Chehalis
county, to Public, certificate OF appoint
ment of w w Anstie, Aberdeen, to be
deputy sheriff.
W i McNair to John Emley, mtg 26
it lot and 26 it of W "A it lot 3. bl q,
Corrected plat Elma-$45O.
Mirror Steam Laundry to Public, GER
tificate of amendment to articles OF in
corporation.
A G Aycleshymer to T Easter ct a.
timber on ne OF ne114 sec 3l-l7.5-$20O.
FL Bissell to Sharon Logging Co. tim
Der on 81 of neL sec 30-17-5, S. per 1000.
WI Adams to A Kohl, rel mtg lot IS,
bl II, Harris River add Hoquiam-$500.
CIV Evans to G d and G G Hanson,
mtg nw14 OF ne14 of se1i, less Srds and
ne4 OF nwA OF se]4 and sw4 of ne14 OF
se4, and se14 OF neA of se14 and VIZ of
nwI of seq and nw1a of swA Of se4 sec
7.2O-l0 and all bl 2, Ogden's add Hump.
tulips-$lOO0.
ia Garrard to f NJ Beckley, asst mtg
$500.
FIJI Kane to S A Duvall, rel mtg se1i
OF se14 sec 9-lS-5 less Az acres.
A Carlson to G Carlson, rel chat mtg
und1a OF logging outfit, machinery, tools,
etc.
DC Whitenack to | II Lambert, sat
mtg e1a OF ela OF neA OF nw4 sec S4-lS'
5000.
Same to Same. same, e11a ofel15 OF ne14
of nwL sec 34-1S6-$200.
H Kramer to White Star Lumber Co.
bill sale timber on sw]4 of sell sec 30-1S'
5 and se14 OF sw14 sec 90-1S-5-$1235.
RH Jeffries to Oakville Mill Co, bill
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-04-18

Ocosta-$69.
Same to Northom. 1872 lots in Ocosta
500.
State OF Washington to f Smith, lots
1874. sec 36l 1877, containing 1880 acres
1910.
GIN Wade to J L Bryant, quit claim
land in sec 26-lSS-$l.
US to A Carroll, patent e}a OF swA
and VIZ OF sea sec 34.2l-7.
Same to NJ Coleman, e1s OF neI and
swI Of ne14 sec 24-21-7.
Same to Meany, ny of nwI and
nwI of ne4 sec 34-2l-7.
Same to A Lawson. VIZ OF sw4 and
swH Of nwI sec 34-2!.7.
Same to j Hayes. eH Of e1a sec 342l.7.
Same to II Cook, ne14 sec 32-2l-7.
Same to Smith, nwN sec 32.2l7.
Same to } Connor, swA sec 32-2l7.
Same to Jas Mitchell. se4 sec 32ol-7.
Same to NJ Cein, ne14 sec 302l-7.
Same to John Richardson, Its ~, and
e1a of nw1 sec ol-7.
Same to VIM Coakley, Its 3,4, and e11a
OF sw14 sec 30-21-7.
Same to p Golden, se4 sec 30.2l-7.
Same to l. Watson, ne14 sec 2s.2l.7.
Same to S Jackson, nwl4 sec 2S.2l-7.
Same to d Brown, swI sec IS 2l-7.
Same to G Allen, sea sec 2S-2l-7.
Same to ? Ryan, ny Of seq, ne14 Of
swh and sea OF ne4 sec 26-21'7.
Same to G P Johnson, So of sw14 NV ID
OF swA and swH OF seq sec 26-2l-7.
Same to Welsh, sw4 sec 2O,2l-7.
Same to A Grigg, seI sec 20 2l-7.
Same to j Fenton, se14 sec 24-2l-7.
G F Stone to Union Lumber Co, Its g.
4 and e11s Of sw d sec 1S-2l-7-$17461.
Same to G w Stone, quit claim neI Of
sec 24-2l7.-Sl.
w M Lindsey to Wash Imp Co. VIZ OIL
nwI and nwI sec 2S-l9 S-$9200.
A Lahti to 0 Lystig, quit claim lite 49,
1920, bl 81, Cosmopolis-$25.
G F White to o Lostag, quit claim
same-$10.
U S to s Graf, patent ne4 sec IL.
1876.
] S Graft to F Groundwater and N Nc.
Intyre, quit clam same-$75.
S Bonn to S B Williams, n 40 it Of 8 II
# Its / to 5, bl II, Benn's Central add
Aberdeen-$200.
F Heron to S Mckenzie, lot 8, blk 90,
North Aberdeen-$l.
F Blechschmidt to B Blechschmidt
nw14 sec 2S-16-S-$1O.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-04-18
Fred Redinger
Shaving and
Hair Cutting
Pioneer Barber Shop
Fl Heron Street

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF TIE
state of Washington, Tor Chehalis
County.
II the matter of the estate of Notice to
Donald E. Haynes, Deceased.] Creditors
Notice is hereby given by the UNDER
signed, administrator of the estate OF
Donald E. Haynes, deceased. to the
creditors OF, and all persons having
claims against the said deceased, to ex-
hibt them, with the necessary vouchers,
within one year after the first publication
of this notice to the said J. B. Haynes,
administrator, at the Office of N. W.
Bush, Attorney at law, in the City OF
Aberdeen, Chehalis County, Washing
ton, the same being the place for the
transaction Of the business Of said estate.
Dated April /. 1907.
JAMES b. HAYNES,
Administrator.
N. W. Bush,
Attorney for Administrator.
Date of first publication April 4, 1907.
Date Of last publication April %, 1907.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF
Washington, in and 'or Chehalis
County.
In the matter Of the Guar No,;coo
dianshlp of Amor SEVERN p., ,U,,Ie c "
Melvin Schultz, Minor. '"'o ''o'
Notice is hereby given that under and
by authority OF an order of sale granted
by the Superior Court OF Washington in
and for Chehalis County, dated the 18th
day of March, 1907, | will receive written
bids for separate parcels of real estate OF
and belonging to Amor SEVERN Melvin
Schultz. minor, situated and being in
Chehalis County, Washington, and more
particularly described as follows, to-wit:
One-fourth interest in lot s, in block
is, First Addition to South Aberdeen
One.eighth interest in lots and 91a,
in block 90, Original Plat of Grays Har-
Dor City;
One-eighth interest in lot 5, in block
2S, WeatherwaX q Benn's Addition to
town (now city OF Aberdeen
One eighth interest in lot 10, block 6,
Weatherwax 4 Benn's Addition to town
(now city, OF Aberdeen.
Notice is further given, that as the
guardian for the said minor, and by vir-
tue of the court aforesaid, l will receive
written bids Tor the said property in
Cross, in the Zeasko Block, in the City
of Aberdeen, Chehalis County, Wash
ngton, from the date hereof to the Goth
day OF April, 1907, to the hour OF twelve
O'Clock noon of that day.
Notice is given further, that all sales
shall be for cash, and that l, as guardian
aforesaid, reserve the right to reject any
and all bids, for any and all properties
hereinb before mentioned and referred to.
Dated this the 4th day OF April, 1907.
Date OF first publication April 4th, 1907.
G. r. HAUKELI,
Guardian.
The diamond drill., 1907-08-24
BES|EGED BY MOORS


Paris, Aug. PA correspondent of
The Matn at Casablanca says the
besiegers are now divided into three
camps. the smallest Of which contains
1000 men. General Drude. In an In
terview, declared II was impossible 10
dlslodge the Arabs from their camp
without 1900 more men. The lnteiii-
gence department afiirrns that each
Arab Is provided with from 300 10 400
rounds OF rife ammunition
Tangier. Aug. 22--1he snltan's
troops are reported 10 have again de-
feated a great force Of the Knass
tribesmen, In whose territory Caid Sir
Harry MacLcan has been held captive.
SIX hundred Moors were Killed and
several OF their villages were burned.
Letters received here from Morocco
City confirm the report OF the proc
lGmatlon OF Mulai Hang. the sultan's
brother, as sultan Of Morocco and add
that II has caused great excitement
Two powerful southern calds. Goun.
DAT and Glaoui, are marching "a his
support
The diamond drill., 1907-08-24

The cornerstone OF the monument was
carried out by j. Albert Blake. Of Bos-
ton. grand master Of MassachuDetts.
and William u. Lawrence. OF Medfor1
past grand vnrden. made hrief nd
dress on behalf OF the grand co1nman-
dery.
Following these exercises a banquet
was beld In the town hall and later
the president was conducted 10 Odd
Yeiloxs' hall where he was introduced
20 more than 200 T-rovncetown and
Gloucester fishermen The president
spoke % them. commending their In
bore and the way N which they per
formed them AT tho conclusion OF his
remarks President Roosevelt was driv-
en- 10 the wharf and boarded the May
flower, which sailed az .. IN. on her
return 20 Oyster Bay.
She was saluted By the eight war
ships OF the North Atlantic squadron
under command OF Rear Admiral Da-
yis. which lay NJ anchor Just outside
the harbor. The Mayhower was ac-
companied by two torpedo boats II
Is expected that the monument VIII
be completed In about two years
The diamond drill., 1907-08-24
war OF THE Willy TURK
How He Has Been Collecting "a Tar
from n Citizen OF the Unit
ed states.

Grand Rapids. Mich, Aug io.-The
Washington authorities will be asked
TO relieve Moses Bahna. OF this city, a
full naturalized citizen. over whom the
sultan OF Turkey still claims jurisdic-
ton. and against whom the Ottoman
government leyles and collects a regu.
lar annual tax. II Is said that the
case OF the Grand Rapids man is akin
90 that OF many other former subjects
OF the crafty Abdul Hamid.
Bahnn secured his naturalization pa
pcrs In the Kent county court, but be-
cause he was horn IN the confines OF
Turkey an annual tax is still levied
against bin. The tax Is held for col
lection against his brother, who lives
In Damascus. Turkey, under penalty
should he fail Minister Leishman, the
United States representative Go Tur-
key has reported the case NJ Wash
ington. and some action will likely be
taken by the government
The diamond drill., 1907-08-24

psrintendent T. p. Cook OF the West
ern Union company. said:
II don't know whether any OF them
came tack or not
At the Postal company's main ofiict
II was admitted that none returned.
Although n was announced by the
unions officers on Saturday that they
would isrue a eall for the cable opera
tors 10 strike. so far such call has
not teen sent out. All union business
was suspended by the telegraphers
whlle officers and the rank and Ole
we're the guests Of Charles Cuniskey
OF the White Sox ball park. where the
Sox played the Washington club.
Chicago. Aug. 2i.-Prestdent =. J.
Small. OF the Commercial Telegrn-
piers union. announced that an agree.
ment had been made with tho Amer
lean Telephone and Telegraph com
pany and that 800 operators would re-
turn 10 WORK.
The diamond drill., 1907-08-24
EDDY CASE COMES
TO ABRUPT CLOSE
Counsel for Next Friende Files Mo.
tion for Dismissal OF the Fa-
nous Suit,

Concord. n. H.. Aug. 22.--The fa-
nous suit In equity brought on March
! last by George w Glover, son Of
Mrs. Mary Baker G. Eddy. and others
as next friends" against Calvin s,
Frye and others, for an accounting OF
the property OF the aged head of tie
Christian Science church has come q
an abrupt end.
Immediately after the opening OF
court In the continued hearing regard
ing Mrs. Eddy's competency before
Judge Edgar Aldrich and his co-mas-
ters. William f. Chandler. senior coun-
sci for the next friends had filed with
the clerk OF the court motion for the
dismissal OF the suit. He said that
there We're many reasons for this ac-
tion. but the principal one was "the
unproftahleness OF any immediate re-
suit OF In our favor upon
the exac ~ now framed COM
pared Wi urdens and dlsadyan-
tages 10 10 ,.ta 4.eu Uy us. both before
and after such decision"