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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-20
MERCHANTS ARE HEARD
By HOUSE COMMITTEE

Speaking for mercantile associations
and exchanges that represent a large
percentage OF the business interests of
the cOuntrE, Prof Samuel SViiiiston
of the Harvard Law School, and Thou-
as 3. Patton. of New York. counsel for
the American Bankers Association. ad-
dressed the House Committee On In
ters-ate ana Foreign Commerce toda--
90 fayc- OF tie May1e-d bill 70 give n
nifor II lcEs. status 20 order Di!is Of
ladITs.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-20
MINE WORKERS ADOPT
REPORT UPON WAGES

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, March 20 THE
United Mine Workers convention today
adopted the national scale committees
report as a whole, and adjourned sine
die.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-20
- to Baltimore &c Return

Every Saturday and Sunday via Penn
syivania Railroad. Tickets good return
ing until Sunday night All regular
trains except the Congressional Lin
tied "-AdVt
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-20
KILLS HIS WIFE,,
SHOOTS HIMSELF,
BLAMES ROBBER
Man Seeks to Gain His
Freedom From Wom-
an He Didn't Love.
Meets His Affinity on
Train and Provides for
Her and Her Children.


All A LAEE, March -0.-Mad with
love Tor another woman. and deter
mihed 10 sever the bonds that bound
Llh TO woman whom he did not love,
Htufse WlHoughoy. prominent In busi-
L-ss ana chuIch circles shot his wife
1i2Ilnce, d=ac TINS morning and twice
Wounded Allnseli. Ihe shots fired into
''.S '"" o'ay were 10 strengthen story
- --i N,'1-A 10y buFslets "hleh ne had
,' ""Iu suspicion rom A4'i'SelL.
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-20

A Times classified ad. win shorten
your search for a buyer. a seller. a
trader. a teacher. a clerk. a typists-
or & jobl
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-20
Flames Most Treacher-
Gus Encountered in
Capital in Months.
Fire Damages.

Not until nearly noon today was the
last engine sent away from the fire.
which started shortly after midnight in
the lumber yard OF Eisinger Brothers.
2o3 Seventh street northwest. and for
a time threatened the destruction Of
numerous frame buildings in the neigh
borhood.
The fire did damage estimated at 500
600, and was one Of the most stubborn
as we'll as spectacular blazes the fire
men have been called 10 fight In many
months. Starting IN the planning mill Of
the lumber yard, the blaze spread with
such rapidity that when the first com
pany responded TO the alarm the entire
northwest section Of the large yard
was mass Of flames Famed by the
heavy wind, the blaze spread rapidly
In every direction, and a general alarm
was given, calling out every fire com
pany in the city
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-20

Don't be out to all Of Times want
ads that call on you"-or youu be
''out of pO~1---
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-20
Spectacular Flames.

The fire was the most spectacular that
has occurred in Washington since the
burning Of a portion Of the river front
about TWO years ago. The blaze could
be seen plainly from every section Of
the District, and persons from all parts
of the city were attracted to the scene
The reserves Of all the police precincts
We're called out TO handle the crowd
and Major Sylvester personally superin-
tended the work of the police
Two firemen We're injured while fight
ing the fire. and third was taken to
Freedman's Hospital about o'clocJ, mis-
morning for treatment Capt. Anthony
J. MOushevel. Of Truck No. l. fell fror,
a pile of lumber while directin,s the v,orit
Of the n IN under him, and fractura-i
both OF ms legs. He was taken 80
Garfield Hospital. His condition is Sc
rious. but not critical
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-20
Thrown From Engine.

John S. Trodden, driver of No 7
engine, was thrown from his seat a.
he swung his engine into Seyentb
street, and received a fracture of the
right arm.
Capt. Patrick Davis, Of No. II EDpina
Company, fell from a pile of lumber
about 8 o'clock this morning and re-
ceived a painful injury to his knee He
was treated at Freedman's Hospital
Driven from the homes. several fan,5-
lies who occupied the small houses N,
w street, near the corner O.. Seventh
street. were obliged 10 take lefuoa in
nearby dwellings,. The upper stories Of
these houses were gutted. and consider
able damage was done TO the grocer,
store Of Renaldi Bros, 2l17 Seveni,
street
Eisingcr Bros. estimate their loss ar
about $4,000 They carry SIS. 600 iI1s,Ir-
ance. They had completed arrangerosy,t,
yesterday to furnish lumber ana Mi
work for tWenty-One new houses IL
rOic work on the part of the firernen
confined the blaze to about half of the
yard but IL was in this part thai ali
of the expensive lumber was stored
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-20
Valuable Machinery Lost.

The planning mill was burned 10 the
ground. and much valuable machinery,
which was purchased recently. was de-
strOyed. Thousands OF doors. blinds.
and much interior hardwood work was
burned
The origin Of the blaze is unknown,
Continued on Eleventh Page)
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Continued on Eleventh Page)
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1908-01-02

TO do away With the causes of disease,
in which event they are being brought
into court or forced to comply with the
law.
Another important feature of the
commissioners work is appealing tc
the municipalities. namely, the utiliz.
ing free of cost to them of the services
of the engineering department in con-
sultation and advice respecting the in
stallation of new water works and sew
or systems and the extensions Of exist
ing systems. This engineering ss-vice
docs not interfere with the work OF
A Hint to Grange speakers.
Robert J. Burdette. now pastor OF
Baptist church in Los Angeles, Cal
and always huInorist. Is opposed to
the length Of the form Of service for
the presentation OF children and says
that, as a rule. he thinks that the serv-
Ice should not be longer than the baby.
Likewise grange speeches should not
be longer than the speaker can make
them interesting.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1908-01-02
RERNICE ITEMS.

Allen Ande Of i.aquin spent Christ
mas with friends mt this place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Counors of
Philadelphia are spending their
Christmas holidays with the formers
parents Mr.. and Mrs. j. j. Connors
of Mildred.
Edward Manix spent Christmas
with his family at Philadelphia.
Gordon Saxon of Philadelphia is
is visiting his mother Mrs. Joel
Saxon of this place
John o. ConnOrs of Bourenport
College Allegheny New York, spent
his Christmas vacation with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. James j. Con
nors Of Mildred.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ritllack of Wilkes
Barre are visiting the i,ters parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Hcl~man of this
place.
John Iarnev, Robert Watson and
Lewis Dieffenbach all Of Mildred.
were Scranton visitors hast week.
Frank Ramsey of >,ayr, Is visiting
his parents Mr.. ami Mrs james
Ramsay of Mildred.
Albert Heisnluu of Scranton was
visiting his parents at this place
last week.
Mr.. James j. Connors and &. f..
Jackson entertained friends on
Christmas night. Al report good
time; hut c. +. and he lost his rabbit
foot.
For town where the people cir
culated IA petition to court to refuse
Il Wholesale license last February
court, it only took three wagon
loads of beer to supply the demands
last week. Not so bad for dry town.
Some foreigners We're arrested for
breaking into n mans room and also
insulting, him they We're ordered to
pay five dollars piece to the pro-
SecutOr and cost, and the prosecutor
to furnish $50, 90 bail.
A happy New Year to the Editor
and all the readers of the News Item,
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1908-01-02
NORDMONT.

On Saturday evening, December
IS, a very pleasant surprise party
was held at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Little, in houor Of their
daughter Hazel'S sixteenth birthday.
The evening was spent in very
delightful manner in games and mu-
sic. Mabel Hunter, Clara Bradley,
Freddie Arms, Edith LENA and
Laura Fiester, Neda Myers, Edna
Reichard, Doliie Snider, Hazel and
Nernia Little; Messrs Frank Bots
ford, Shedlic Hess, Frank Foust,
Harrison Little, Minard peters,
Lloyd Sperry, Ray Anders, Bert
Snider, Robert Cook, Edward Rob
bins Brady Lease, Calvin Myers,
Watson and Jason Little Mrs. Jane
Sperry and Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Little.
Miss Gertrude Perry has been very
i'll for the past three weeks but is
somewhat improved ut this writing.
Mrs. +. d. Smith spent Friday
and Saturday of last week in
WiU!amsport.
The Christmas entertainment held
in the T.. V. church was very larg,
ly attended.
Mrs. Mary Botsford spent Friday in
HuyheSville.
The chicken and oyster supper held
the grange hall was well attendey.
Charles Foust Of this place speut
Christmas with his parents Mr.. and
Mrs. Aron Foust at Hughesville.
Miss. Alma Horn of WilIiamsport
spent Christmas with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. X. c. Horn,
Mrs. Claude Fritz is very i'll at the
home of her parents Mr. and Mrs.
Amos Foust.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1908-01-02

Lee j. Spangler, whose prophetic
have attracted attention all over the
world has issued his 1908 bulletin.
1t is more startling than some OF
those previously issued, for he an
nounces that the world will come to
an end.
Spangler has made many prophe.
cies. One of his most recent was
the prediction of the Wall street
troubles and the death of banker
Some time ago he Issued state.
meut in which he asserted that the
United States would 90 10 war and
would be victorious; that it would
ride the sea with its vessels and be
supreme on the high waters, and
that all the nations will be involved
in the coming war.
His Latest Bulletin.
The following is his last bulletin
over his signature:
,,The treasury will go dry.
'People will carry their money in
their pockets and hide it in their
houses.
"Families will steal it from one
another. This is the gold that
is piled up for the last days. This
gold will be rust in your pockets. 1t
will give you more trouble than
good.
Labor organizations will come
under one head and rule the land.
"There will be great wrath among
the people; hatred; killing one AN
other; hanging themselves, and
children will rise against their par
ents, two against three and thr, e
against two; mother-in-law against
daughter-in-law.
All plaques that are written ID the
Bible will be brought forth. They
will be full of lice, frogs, crickets and
locusts. Whosoever will be stung of
these locusts will die.
Signs in the Sun.
There will be signs in the sun, in
the moon and in the stars.
''In the end of time the sun will
be black and the land will be in
darkness. The moon will be as
blood, the stars will fall and the
heavens will be shaken.
"This coming summer and fall the
elect, the saints, will be gathered to-
gether. For unto Jesus shall the
gathering be- The Bride is getting
ready to meet Jesus, the Bride
groom, and we shall be changed in
the twinkling of an eye and meet
the Lord in the air.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1908-01-02

The wise person always profits at
the expense of others. a Michigan
farmer who had become afraid of the
banks drew his $500 from the bank
and deposited it in the bureau of
his house. The next day the house
burned down and the money was
consumed. Another Michigan in
dividual drew $I0O from the bank
and carried it in his pocket. A few
days later he accidently dropped the
"400' wad into the flume in beet
sugar factory where he was working.
1t came out at the end of the flume
converted into granulated sugar.
The banks from which they drew
the money have all along and are
today as strong rs Giberaltar, ready
to pay out every dollar on deposit.
The men are out just one thousand
dollars.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1908-01-02

Exact justice. equality and a fair
reward are the watchwords Of the
grange.-Aaron Jones.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1908-01-02

The Pennsylvania state grange will
meet at West Chester. Pa, Dec. 1918.
j. w. BARROW.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1908-01-02
Harrisburg to Hartford.

New York will have added about TO-.
N)0 new members by the time the next
state grange meets In February, 1905
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1908-01-02

We are selling some extra value in
outing llanneIs Then we have a large
assortment to choose from, both in light
and dark stripes and fgures-New neat
designs tor underwear for s. 10, II, and
1olr
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1908-01-02
Black Velutina.

We are showing two specially good
qualities OF Black Ventna that have
the soft silky appearance of Lyons Vel
vet These are much in demand now
tor Goats and Full Dresses These mum
hers are sold for 75c to Sl00.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1908-01-02
Knit Underwear.

How about your underwear supplies
Have you everything You need? If not
let us furnish what you want You
won't find any better values than we are
showing ~ either mems ladies' or child
ren's warns knit undergarments Some
specially good values in ladies' Union
Suits
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1908-01-02
The Question BOX,

What ia the specific advantage to .
grange in becoming an Incorporated or
eanization?
The advantage Of grange incorpora.
tton is that it gives the grange bust
ness standing, allowing 1t to buy. sell
contract-in fact, do business as an
individual. The acts of its purchasing
agent are binding on the grange treas
ury and not on the members. If a
purchasing agent Of grange makes
bargain, it may be repudiated by an in
corporated grange and he held re.
sponsible. but If given authority by an
incorporated grange the grange Is re.
spOnsible as far as its treasury goes
and no further--that Is, there is no in
dividnal liability.
Harrisburg to Hartford.
Pennsylvania oranges are preparing
to attend The national grange meet
ing at Hartford in goodly numbers.
Plans are being made for large party
to rendezvous at Harrisburg. then to
proceed to New York, stop overnight
and go on to Hartford next day.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1908-01-02

The postmaster general has issued
a notice to rural mail carriers that
they are required to present neat
personal appearance; that the vehicle
used by them must be suited to the
service, kept in good order and pre-
sentable, and that the animals used
in serving their routes must be fit
to work and such as not to cast dis
credit upon the service. Laxity in
these matters must be Immediately
reported by postmasters.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1908-01-02
Corsets for all Figures.

Every figure has its appropriate Corset
here. We use the greatest care in giving
the customer the right model. Some
brands are best for stout figures. others
suit slender figures better. We know
the brands and we know their limitations
Ask our Corset advice on these.
Pocahontas star herald., 1908-10-23
Commissioners Sale
Real Estate


Notice is hereby given that will, by virtue
of decree OF the Randolph Chancery Court
duly made and entered OF record at the regu-
lar September 1908 term there in cause
therein pending wherein j. W. Going and K.
G. Schoonover were plaintiffs and Aaron Nc.
Mullen and Lula McMullen were defendants
on
SATURDAY. the l4th day of NOV. 1908.
at the north front door of the court house,
Pocahontas. Ark offer for sale, to the highest
and best bidder, between the hours prescribed
for judicial sales, the following described
lands in Randolph county, Arkansas. to-wit:
The northwest quarter of the northeast
quarter, section IA township Is. north, range
west containing 40 acres. Said lands will be
sold to satisfy Judgment in favor of the
plaintiffs and against the defendants in the
sum of s203.3s and all costs and interest at
ten per cent per annum from date Of said
judgment September, 1908, until paid.
TERMS OF SALE
Said lands will be sold on a credit OF three
months, and purchaser will be required to
execute note with approved personal securi-
ty, bearing interest at ten per cent from date
till paid and lien will be retained on the
said lands until the purchase money is paid
in full.
Witness my hand and seal of said Court,
[sEALl this October "A, 1905.
J.J LEWIS, Clerk
Pocahontas star herald., 1908-10-23
ALBERTHA

Most everybody is ready for
another rain.
Rev. Knox Belew of Brockett
preached at this place Sunday night.
}. M. Blanks of Datto visited at
this place Saturday night and Sun
day.
John Harris is having new
house built, John Tyler is the car
penter.
This pencil pusher made special
trip to Middlebrook Saturday.
Tom Lincoln and family of Corn
ing visited at Roy Blanks Saturday
night and Sunday.
DR.. M. Hogan of Maynard was
down on Dry Ridge day or two
last week on business.
Sam Cahoon is gathering corn
this week, and others will do like
wise as soon as the sap goes down
? little more.
Mrs. Tive Mock and children Of
Pocahontas star herald., 1908-10-23

Ingram visited Aunt Martha John
ston Saturday night,
&. Knoch went to Biggers Mon
day with load of cotton for John
Peters.
Ed and Amos Buxton made a
special trip to Middlebrook Mon
day.
DR.. j. W. Ryburn and family
and S. G. T. Sage of Sugar Loaf
attended church here Sunday night.
Mesdames Reua Kerley and CAME
Mock and children visited on Reece
Ridge and Biggers last week.
Roy Blanks whose illness we
mentioned last week is improving
slowly.
Our mail carrier is the most ac-
commodating man out, for he hauls
any old thing. We saw him haul
ing Editor Blankenship one day last
week.
Pocahontas star herald., 1908-10-23
LIMA

We would like to have Il good
rain now, water is getting scarce in
this section.
F. M. Clark, who cut his leg
some time ago, is able to be out
again.
|. n. Hawkins and family who
have been in the bottoms for some
time picking cotton, visited at home
last Saturday night.
w. w. Kirk, wife and J. R. Kirk
returned home a few days ago from
visit to relatives in Oklahoma,
they liked the country very we'll.
Frank Foster passed through here
Tuesday enroute to Pocahontas.
billiard Boiling is moving to the
bottoms. billiard says he is going
to try the swamps awhile.
Uncle Frank Gates of neal
Holmes, wished in this community
last Saturday night and Sunday.
A Mr.. Startling and wife of neal
Ravenden Springs, visited Mrs.
Starling's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Boyd, last Saturday night.
Aunt Susie Pearce visited hel
daughter, Mrs. Mollie Cavenar, last
Tuesday
Some of A. Myers family are
having the chills.
Rev. D. M. Holder filled bi,
regular appointment at Lees Chape
last Saturday and Sunday.
Wiley Hawkins and family OF
Water Valley, attended meeting al
Lees Chapel last Sunday.
A part of Doc Waltleys family
visited in this section last Sunday.
Pocahontas star herald., 1908-10-23
MIDDLEBROOK

We are having some dry weather
around this place this week.
DR.. NJ. Wilson and wife and
Uncle Willie Lindsey are visiting
their brother, Calvin Lindsey, Of
lizard county.
Will Johnson of the west side
has purchased new telephone, he
will hear all the news.
Uncle Feke Spencer is very sick
at this writing.
J. r, Sbiyley of Pocahontas, was
at this place Saturday, taking up
ties.
Jim Brown had the misfortune Of
running over COW and getting
Pocahontas star herald., 1908-10-23

pretty badly hurt. But he is some
better now.
Charlie Albert and family went
to Maynard Sunday to see their new
granddaughter.
Art Qualls made a business trip
to Missouri, Monday.
Misses Bernice and Artie Cox
have gone to the bottoms to pick
cotton.
Uncle Pink Smith and family of
the Bay, are out this week gathering
their corn.
Mrs. Eveleyn Finley and her
brother, Hogan Jones, visited Tom
Johnson Saturday night and Sunday.
Johnnie Jones is preparing to build
a new house on his farm.
Will Hambrick and family of the
Bay, visited relatives at this place
first of the week.
The infant baby of Tom Johnson
is som better at this writing.
Pocahontas star herald., 1908-10-23

Rev. E. 7. Lincoln of Maynard
filled his appointment at Cedar
Grove last Saturday and Sunday,
Rev. Knox Relew went to
Albertha Sunday night to fill an APP
pointment at that place.
Misses Virgie and Clara Ford of
near Pocahontas attended church at
Cedar Grove Sunday.
Another big wedding was pulled
off here last Sunday, the contract
ing parties being Mr.. John Walker
of Black river bottoms to Miss
Truly Warner of near Possum Trot.
Geo. Robinson of Louisiana is
here this week for a few days visit
to friends and relatives.
Geo. f. Johnston mixed business
and pleasure at Poplar Bluff last
Saturday.
Tim Knots and wife of Black
river bottoms have moved in the
house with Uncle Jim Eaton for the
time being.
Miss Minnie Hord went to Poca-
hontas Monday to go to school after
a weeks vacation.