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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-24
Merry Thief.

John Mahcney, of Battle Creek, al
eyed burglar, whose nephew is al
eady serving time at lonia for the
anne crime. has hired as his attorney
ames S. Powers. On the eve Of the
rial the police announce that Ma
.oney stands under suspicion OF hav-
ng robbed Powers residence Just be
ore the grocery robbery Of which he
5 accused. Powers thus far has shown
% disposition to desert his client
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-24

The majority of men have no hest
ltion in assuming their ideas in poll
..cs 80 be absolutely corgec.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-24
Virtue is its own reward-or It's own
punishment, as the case may be.
PILES CURED IN TO DAY,

PAZO OlNTMEST is guaranteed TO cure any eass
OF Itching Blind. bleeding or Prutruding Piles in
10 IA days or money refunded soc
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-24
Naturally a man would rather part
his hair than part with it
A Bic BARGAIN for II cents Postpaid.

The year OF 1906 Was one OF prodlgaI
plenty on our seed farms. Never before
did vegetable and farm seeds return such
enormous yields.
Now we wish TO gain 100000 new Gus
toners this year and hence offer for l2c
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-06-28
A MIsFIT INDEPENDENCE.

Pop said that independence was the
greatest thing he knew,
And when my daddy says & thing it's
generally true.
1t helps a man to triumph for the right
and send his foes
Up where the great Salt river is, up
where the woodbine grows.
But woe Is me that 1t should be;
1t didn't work that way with me,
And this Is how 1t was, you see:
On July Fourth when l got up I'd set
tied in my mind
That I'd be just the freest Of the indie
pendent kind;
I'd have my way all through the day, no
matter what should hap,
And that is why face down lie across
my daddy's lap.
And that Is why l cry. "Oh, my! as he
lays on the strap.
He told me just at breakfast time to
help him feed the cows,
And when 1 said 1 wouldn't we'd the
prettiest of rows.
But l was firm, for l was free,
Just as he said ought to be,
And then l skipped. All, woe is me!
l stayed away the liveloDg day,
And then there was the deuce to pay,
For when got back home that night
My daddy's wrath was out of sight.
He wouldn't hear word from me
About the glories of the free.
But simply put me on his knee
And gave 1t to me-one. two, three
From which | judge that while it's clear
That independence has no peer
For nations fond of liberties,
1t doesn't do for families,
Else pop has gone and changed his MIND
Or mine was not the proper kind.
-Harper's Bazaar.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-06-28
London Tunnel Now Completed.

The last link of the late Charles T.
Yerkes' system of tube underground
railway was opened Saturday. The
new line, which connects the northern
suburbs with the heart Of London, is
eight miles long. 1t was begun in 1905,
runs on an average of 60 feet below
the surface. and cost s25,0OO,OOO. A
party of financiers and officials attend
ed the opening ceremony, which was
followed by an elaborate luncheon. The
public were permitted to travel free
during the afternoon and evening, and
were given souvenirs of the opening
of the road
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-06-28

So this date might be celebrated IL it
were desired to commemorate the date of
the complete adoption of the resolution
If it were desired to commemorate the
day when the declaration was signed.
Aug. might be selected, as on that day
the members of Congress began to attach
their signatures to the formally drafted
document.
By an error in the journal note was
made on the 10Th of July to this effect:
Ordered that the declaration (passed on
the fourth) be fairly engrossed on parch-
ment, with the title and style of THE
Unanimous Declaration of the Thirteen
United States of America" 1t is evil
dent that the journal should have read
passed on the ID" for that was the day
when Richard Henry Lees resolution
commanded a majority Of the votes. On
that day the resolution received the votes
of all of New England, New Jersey,
Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina and
Georgia. South Carolina and Pennsyl-
vania voted against it. The Delaware
vote was evenly divided; the New York
delegates were uninstructed, and refrain
ed from voting. The next day, July 3,
Cesar Rodney of Delaware came eighty
miles on horseback, as hard as the beast
could 60 to add his vote for independence,
and thus Delaware was swung into line.
II was several days later that PennsyI-
vania and New York came wabbling
along
The first celebration of Independence
day was at Philadelphia. on July s, when
the sheriff of that city read a copy Of
the original declaration. passed on the I'd.
The man who drafted the resolution pass
ed on the I'd of July, which consisted of
a short paragraph sufficient to voice the
sentiment of each State for or against
the proposed war for independence. was
Richard Henry Lee. The man who sup
ported the resolution on the floor, and
led in the debate which preceded the vote,
was John Adams. The man who after
ward drafted the formal declaration to
the outside world, embodying the senti-
ment of the Lee resolution, was Thos.
Jefferson. The man who presided over
the convention where the resolution was
adopted was John Hancock.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-06-28

piazza and, joining the Presidents Own
on the terrace, invited them to the din
ing room to complete their celebration
there. This invitation produced a lively
whispering among the boys of the club,
and they followed their host and hostess
to the dining room. Before partaking Of
the tempting refreshments, Maxwell Fem
rose to make little speech.
1T has been unanimously decided,
Gen. Bradbury" he said, that you shall
be asked to become a member of the
Presidents Own. The club has now ex-
listed two years, and this is the first occa-
sion upon which we have extended the
right hand of fellowship to a fellow not
our own age. We shall be glad to have
you belong"
With cheeks very red he sat down and
dug deep into his mound of ice cream.
THANK you, my boys" answered the
general, waving his glass of lemonade.
II am highly honored and shall be very
pleased to become what might be termed
sleeping partner of the Presidents
Own"
The cheers that followed this pithy ac-
ceptance were only quoted when Miss
Bradbury held up her dainty hand and
asked for a moments attention.
my father" she said, "has told me
of the clubs pecuniary loss, and l have
thought that if they would be so good
as to allow me to visit their club room,
that we'll" and she stopped and look
ed up at her father as if he were to COM
plete her meaning.
do GOMEZ We shall be glad to show
you our ROOM" the boys cried in one
voice.
So that is how it happened that the
next Monday afternoon, after school
hours, Miss Bradbury was escorted by
her father to the club room of the Presi-
dents Own, and she seemed much inter
ested in all she saw.
"See what a nice, big closet the club
has," said the general, pointing to a door
which was ajar, disclosing the parapher-
MALTA of athletic boys.
"May l look inside just onceT she
asked, exchanging a glance with her
father.
"Oh, do" they answered.
And it was then that, reaching up to
the shelf on which the baseball caps were
tossed the girl felt under them and drew
out the lost wallet, its contents undis-
turbed.
The Presidents Own stared at Miss
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-06-28
Two-cENT PASSENGER RATES.
Railroad Heads Believed to Have
Reached Binding Agreement.

The Chicago Inter Ocean says:
Passenger rates on all roads of the
United States will be reduced to 2
cents mile. The lowering of the price
and the complete abolition of the old
Scent rate will begin on July 1. This
was the decision reached in Chicago
after long and heated discussion by
the leading presidents of all the west
ern and transcontinental roads. 1t was
not formal agreement, but is equally
binding, for two large roads doing a
transcontinental business are said to
have served an ultimatum to others
that they would put the rate in effect
Immediately. Following the meeting
of the officials of the roads several adj
mitted that they had been forced to
bow to public opinion and anti-railroad
legislation. They said that no further
fight would be made on the 2-cent law
already passed and that the roads
would accept the inevitable.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-06-28

Locking the door, the boys walked
slowly down the main street, looking at
other boys fireworks. Thus they whiled
away the day as best they could till 4
o'clock. Wandering dejectedly along a
side street, they came face to face with
Gen. Bradbury, the summer cottager of
whom all Dogberry was so proud
"Halloo, boys!' he cried. "a glori-
GUS day for your celebration. Hear you
are to give US something fine tonight"
CHANGING hastily from one to another,
the boys blurted out, "That's all up now (;
the mons lost somehow !"
What How?" the general demanded,
alphabetically. much surprised.
I'VE don't know" answered Clarence.
1.-The men about the stable might have
stolen it." and then he stopped, flushing
at the realization that he had uninten.
tionally expressed the boys suspicious.
"See here, my lads, don't be SO quick
| to blame someone till you're sure Sup
| pose you come up to my house this even
| ing, and II there are any fireworks to b,
| found in the town we'll send them off"
I'VE will" said the Presidents Owr
heartily, then added hesitatingly, "Jin
Porter's got some fireworks, sir. W.
were going to take them, but"
"Oh, yes l understand" laughed thu
general, and he turned on to the mali
street and hurried to the pyrotechnic sup
| plying Porter.
Half-past O'Clock that evening foun'
the Presidents Own assembled upon tn
terrace of the general, helping him t
adjust the most elaborate fireworks dis
play that the little village had eve
dreamed of.
The generals pretty daughter an
housekeeper now left her seat On tn
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-06-28
Stolen From Bottom of Sea.

Two divers, John Mcpherson and
Simon Grant, of New York have
brought from Hayti tale of one Of
the strangest robberies on record. 1t
was the theft of a safe containing
$4,000 from the bottom of the sea,
where it had lain in a suken hulk for
nearly five years.
The divers had been engaged to re-
cover the treasure from the Haytien
gunboat Crete-A- Perriot, which was
sunk in Gonaives harbor September G,
1902, after an encounter with the Ger
man gunboat Panther.
The divers had no difficulty in To-
eating the sunken ship nor in locating
the admiral's room. But when they
sought the safe it had been taken
away. The condition of the cabin in
dicated that it had been removed re-
Gently.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-06-28
NorH1w DOM ON THE FOURTH.

July Was the Date on Which In
dependence Was Declared.
The government has published a book
showing that the Fourth Of July ought
to come on the I'd of the month. The
book is entitled 1.-THE Story of the Dec
laration of Independence" and the author
Is Col. VIM. H. Michael, who has charge
of that historic document and the price
less archives which go with it. The brief
account given in the preface of the adop-
ton of the Declaration of Independence
shows that Congress passed the resolu-
ton on July 2. That is really the date
on which majority of the peoples rep
resentatives formally and legally express
ed their intent.
According to the journal of that Con-
gress, the original of which is on file,
nothing actually happened on the Fourth
of July. On the 9th of July the vote, by
States, was made unanimous by the adj
dition of New York. which had not be-
fore been authorized to take this course.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-06-28
DEATH TO GRAIN SQUIRRELS.
Smother Them With Dynamite in the
Dens.

Cut off a small piece of explosive
from the stick, say about two or three
inches long. This piece is hastily
lighted with a match and thrown as
far down as possible into the hole,
the entrance of which is quickly filed
up. If there are several holes few
feet or yards away these are watched
closely and closed up with dirt as
soon as smoke begins coming out.
After the smoke and gas is effectually
confined to the holes no more atten-
ton is necessary.
The squirrels are asphyxiated in an
instant, so deadly is the gas; nor will
any other squirrels burrow into the
holes. In holes thus treated seven or
eight years ago none have ever been
opened by other squirrels.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-06-28

Bradbury as IL she were magician, but
she only smiled and told them that she
had mistrusted that 1t was there ever
since her father had told her about its
loss.
"A woman's fingers" she added, ARE
much better for finding things than
boy's-that is, the boys of The Presidents
Own" and she smiled archly at them.
The club did not argue the point. II
whistled stamped, cheered, apologized for
the racket, and Immediately voted the
charming girl the one and only feminine
member of The Presidents Own.-De-
troit Free Press.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-06-28
SMUGGLE Elm JAPANESE.
Steamship Company Contracts to Do
the Trick.

Steamship Company Contracts to Do
the Trick.
That steamship company operating
between the Hawaiian islands and the
Mexican ports and the railroads Of
Mexico have entered into contract with
a Japanese syndicate to not only land
laborers in Mexico but to guarantee
entry into the United States of all
classes of Japanese was asserted re-
Gently in Ell Paso, Texas, by a secret
service agent of the United States who
has just returned from a trip Of in
vestigation into Mexico. He stated
that the plan was to bring the Japan
csc into Mexico in large numbers and
divide them up into groups at the diff
ferent ports along the border. This, he
says, accounts for the number of Jap
anese that have for some months been
swarming to the border ports. Many
of the Japanese now in Juarez are of
ficers in the Japanese army and they
wear medals. The Japanese are now
being brought into Mexico by the
thousands.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-06-28
STORM LOSS is NEARLY s5oo,ooo
Lightning Displays Desire for Many
Oil Tanks.

Tulsa, I. T., June 25.-A violent
storm swept over this section of In
dian Territory early Sunday, causing
damage to property estimated at near
ly half a million dollars. A terrific
electrical storm accompanied the
wind, and lightning struck oil tanks
all over the midcontinent field. In
Glennpool, near Tulsa, $4,000 gallon
tank of the Quaker Oil & Gas company,
100000 barrel earthen storage tank
of the Victor Oil & Gas company, and
dozen other small tanks were struck
by lightning and are still burning
fiercely. William S. Mowry of this city
suffered a loss at Cool Bluff of nine
10000 barrel tanks, and the Standard
Oil company's tanks at the same place
were almost totally destroyed.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-06-28
Prosperity Brings High Prices.

In the opinion of Secretary of Agri-
culture Wilson recently increased
price of meats is entirely natural and
even a further advance in prices may
be expected. That the cost of meats
is greater today than ever before is
conceded, but Secretary Wilson be-
lieves that American prosperity is at
the bottom of the situation.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-06-28
Bakers in Italy on Strike.

Rome-The Italian government hav-
ing postponed consideration Of bill
prohibiting night work, the bakers of
Rome have declared a general strike
throughout Italy.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-06-28

He bought a huge cracker as big as rail-.
To be used at poor Tabby's expense.
The cat ran away with the fur OF her tall,
While Willie few over the fence.
Judge
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-06-28

The new Shoshone county court
house is to be occupied this week.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-24
LADIES OPPOSE
 THE ORDER,
City COuncilmen Got Themselves in Trouble When They Decided to Discharge the Night Cow.
 Catcher"

A recent order of the city council, issued to Chief of Police A. J. Stewart, dismisses one of the city stockmen from service, it being the object of the edict to relieve the night stockman of his duties. The order has met with such opposition on the part of the ladies of the city, who declare that a night stockman IS absolutely necessary to preserve flower gardens and attractive yards in the residence districts all over the city. A petition will probably be presented to the council at it's next meeting, asking that the order be recinded.
 Chief Stewart stated this morning that the council had ordered him to relieve Richard Scarlet, the night stockman, of his duties, and that the place be not filled by another. The object of the order, he understood, was to reduce expenses of the city government. Scarlet, like A. J Mitchell, who works during the day, is paid $7o per month. They are each compelled to furnish their own horses.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-24
SHAW AND McADAMS,
Meet Tonight in d One Mile Event, oKs Skates, at the Main Rink-Miss,
 D'VOrak Coming.

The Main rink last night had nop special attraction to offer it's patrons excepting very fine skating, good mn- sic, etc. Tonight, however, very interesting event will be presented in one mile race between two locaI skaters, A. B. Shaw, the manager Of the Main rink ,and Walter McAdams
 Great interest is being shown ax race enthusiasts in this event, an6., without doubt it will be the most ex- citing event yet offered at the rink. There has been great rivalry between the two boys, and this race will de- termine who is the race champion al the Main rink On Friday night & basket ball game on skates will ba. played between the Main rink team, and the High School team Baskes ball is in itself a very interesting game, but when played on skates ia. doubly so
 Saturday night a ten-mile relay race on skates, open to all, will be run during the regular session. Or Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights of next week, Miss Adelaide DVorak will give fancy and trisss.s, skating exhibitions, winding up ls5g- performance each night with 8 one
 mile race against Pine Bluffs fastc9H. male skater
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-24

morning from 10 to 12 o'clock and those present pronounced it one of the most delightful socia. functions of the season. Bridge wrist was played and the contest was Sp;ritel one. At 12 o'clock fOIl-course luncheon was served. It WAS marked by grace and elegant simplicity. The luncheon and it's accessories bespoke the most perfect taste both in point of service and floral setting. COrC.'s were laid for fifteen, the following composing the party: Mesdamcs John Wilbourne, James Walker, w. D. Jones, Clifton Howell, Frank Arnold, James Withers, Powell Clay ton of Little Rock, Drew White, Neal Martin, Geo. Nining, Joe Eddins. C. K. Caruthers and Wade II Knox.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-24
SOCIETY NOTES.
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Mrs. Marx Hostess.

The Wednesday Afternoon Whist terday afternon along the same dainty lines that each week serves to make delightful social event of the clubs hospitality Mrs. Henry Marx was the hostess of the afternoon and her home on West Barraque street the scene of the
 athering. The rooms for the en- beauty by the tasteful arrangement of spring blossoms, not in great protusion, but by the hand of an artist. Everywhere that a blos- som could add one iota of beauty, it was arranged in a silver holder against a background of greenery. In the contest Mrs. Ray Levi and Mrs. NJ. Loenthal won the prizes and were given souvenirs of cut glass. A two-course luncheon was served during the hours, perfect in | cuisine. Mrs. Marks guests were: Mesdames Eisenkramer, Leli, Kas- tor, simon, A. Bluthentral, H. sluthenthal, Dreyfus, Leitner, H. Solmson, B. Well, M. Levine, l.. Roth, Will Kaufman, Gus Water man, c. Levi, M. Loenthal, $. katzenstein, R. Franklin; Misses Koella Solmson, Ray Kaufman and Jessie LOenthal, of New York.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-24
ONE-CENT
 STAMP BOOKS
Pine BluifianS Will Soon Enjoy the Use of Them the Same as ss Sold in TWo-Cem Books
 Now.

Patrons of the Pine Bluff post office were today informed that o,B March I the postoffice department will begin to issue book of 1-cens postage stamps, similar to that now in use for 2-cent stamps. The de- mand for 1-cent stamps has been in- creased to such an extent by the use of postcards that the govern ment was forced to put them up iR convenient form for it's patrons. The book will contain twenty-four 1-cent stamps in four sheets of six stamps each, between paraffin, which WsN7 prevent them from being; stuck onr each other Each book sells for 23 cents.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-24
Social evening. Ladies auxiliary of St. Joseph's club tonight at hall.
Kaufman-SandcrS Wedding.

Ben Kaufman of Pine Bluff, and
 Miss Flora Y. Sanders, daughter of
 Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sanders, were
 welded last night at the family resi- dence. The ceremony was said by
 Rabbi Louis Wolsey, and was wit
 messed by the two families and rela- tlves of the bride and groom. 1Te
 house was decorated in quantities of carnations, ivy and smilaX, with
 gown was of white mousselin over chiffon, fashioned with princess front and empire back. long l tulle veil was worn. She carried a white Bible. The attendants were
 Ike Kaufman of Fine Bluff, brotEer of the groom, and Miss Helene Sanders, sister of the bride. Miss Sanders wore Paris muslin and lace and carried white carnations A
 brilliant reception began at 3 o'clock
 and lasted until midnight. The guests were received by Mr. and Mrs. Fred S1 lders ard the bsidal party Mir. and Mrs. Kaufman left last
 night for an extended bridal trip to ! florida and Cuba. Tue bride trav- eled in blue brou,lciuth tailored
 costume, with hat to match. MT.
 ald Mrs. Kautu,an will be at home
 to friends in cinn Bluff after Marcl Cut-of-town g,':ts were Mr., Mrs and Miss IA,;nan (Pine
 r '"-), Mir N-.. q d Y 'ss Cohen Gexasj, l.. $ r"rvs i2.is.!.sippi).
 H. Sanders tC"lor"!o), and MT. and Mrs. Hirschler tt'lre BlLc).
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-24

Methodist church; Monsignor Lucey, of St. Joseph's Catholic church; Rev erend w. D. Buckner, of Trinity Episcopal church; Rabbi E. Frisch, 0. the Jewish temple, and others.
 The meeting is open to the public, ladies being especially invited, and all who are interested in the well fare of children and the future of American citizenship.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-24
ID DISCUSS CHILL. LABOR. Mammoth Meeting to Be
 Held at Merrill Institute
 Sunday Afternoon by To-
 cal Citizens.
BACKED BY NOTABLES
Mayor Caldwell, County Judge Gould,
 Ministers and Others to Speak < Ladies Especially Interested in the . Movement.

~r4 In response to call Of the Ma tional Child Labor committee of New York, issued by srct men of prominence as President Roosevelt. Grover Cleveland, Felix Adler, chairman; Bishop Greer, Cardinal Gibbons, Edward T. Devine, William H. Taft and others, mass meeting will be held et 1h, Merrill :nsti- ute Sunday afternoon at 30 o'clock for the purpose of taking steps against the abuses of child la Dor in this sectio3 of the country, as elsewhere.
 The movemer. aims to prevent the empioyment 0t :ili i.irel a! tender age, so as not to stunt their physical and mental growth. interfering with their future value as good American citizens. It is claimed by the or ganlzation that such abuses exist, particularly in the larger cities and In the cotton factories of the south, because of the exploitation [ on the part of cruel employers and the greed of inconsiderate parents .L Superintendent Junius Jordan, of sthe Pine Bluff public schools, will preside over the meeting Sunday Among the speakers will be Mayor John l.. Caldwell, County Judge James Gould, Doctor A. c. Jordan. member of the city council; Attor- ney w. T. Woodbridge, Reverend Ross Moore, pastor of the First Baptist church; Reverend J. l.. Nor Ills, of the First Presbyterian church; Reverend T. Y. Ramsey. of the First Methodist church; Rev. erend w. c. Watson, of the Lakeside