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WIN. AsHMEAD coURTENAY.
Scholar, Patriot, Capitalist, He VIII
Be Sadly Missed: lss..::sSssseta: ..ss State.

Columbia, March 17.--Hon. Will
liamm Ashmead Courtenay died to-
might at 1914 o'clock at his resi-
dence on Pendleton street In this
city. He had been in critical con-
dition for several days, and the end
was not unexpected. ID
The funeral will be held in Char
lesion, at Grace church, some time
during T8'rsday, at an hour to be
annoua, w later and the interment
will bids. foFagnolia cemetery.
For ther,lst, several months the
friends Of Capt1 courtenay have noted
his failing strength, but he had, until
few days ago, been on the streets
almost every day as usual and took
his accustomed keen interest in pub
lie affairs. Several days ago, how
ever, he was taken i'll, and the disso.
luton was, from that time on,
gradual.
This morning it was noticed by his
physician that he had lost ground
but 1t was then thought he would
live until tomorrow at least. There
was no other cause assigned for his
death but advanced age. He was in
his 18th year.
With him at the end was his de-,
voted wife, his two daughters, Mrs.
j. NJ. Barenan and Mrs. L. NJ. Barn
we'll, both of Columbia, and two of
his sons, Rev. Carlisle Courtenay, of
Columbia, and st. John Conrtenay,
Of Ncwry His two other soi.s Ash
mead and Campbell Courtenay, were
at Newry.
Capt. and Mrs. Conrtenay recently
observed the SD anniversary of their
marriage.
One of the most devoted sons South
Carolina has ever had has passed
away in William Courtenay. He was
best known AS Mayor of Charleston
but he has played an important and
active part in many phases Of life in
South Caroline, and has both helped
to make and preserve the history of
his State.
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One hundred dollars paid by DR..
Shoop for any recent case Of grippe
or acute cold that 25-cent box of
Preventics will not break. How Is
this for an offer? The doctors su-
preme confidence in these little Candy
Cold Cure Tablets-Preventics
certainly complete. It's a 500
against 30 cents-pretty big odds.
And Preventics, remember, contain
no quinine, no laxative, nothing
harsh nor sickening. Pneumonia
would never appear II early colds
were always broken. Safe and sure
for feverish children. 48 Preventics
25c. J. w. Bell.
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DeSC KNOWN as Mayor or Charleston,
but he has played All important and
active part in many phases Of life in
South Caroline, and has both helped
to make and preserve the history of
his State.
A Busy and Useful Life.
The story of VIM. Ashmead Cour-
tenay's life is interesting throughout,
and marks a development in charac-
ter and record of an achievement
possible only to man of his
strength. Charleston was the scene
of his life's work, and here he won
for himself fame that became ma
tional. "
In 1901 the ancestors Of w. A.
Courtenay came over to South Caro-
lima from Newry, Ireland. The
grandfather Of Mr.. Courtenay settled
in Charleston. William Ashmead
Courtenay was born in Charleston
on February 4 1881, the son of Ed
ward Courtenay. Until he was
twelve years old, he was educated
privately, and then received three
years OF instruction at the schoo! of
DR.. ]. c. Faber, who taught him
without remuneration, to reap de-
serving reward twenty years later.
At the age of fifteen young Courte-
nay entered the employment of
publishing and bookselling house,
where he worked for ten years. His
taste for reading here met with salts
faction, and the society OF educated
men with whom he met daily proved
OF great benefit.
In 1860 William 'Courtenay, al
ready known for his business ability,
was offered the business manager
ship Of the Charleston Mercury. He
was then mature and experienced.
His management of The Mercury was
very successful, and was interrupted
only by the call of the South to
arms, which he promptly answered.
Mr.. Courtenay took an active part
in the strenuous reconstruction
times, and spent the years Of 1870
1876 in building up his old corps,
the Washington Light Infantry. He
had his command to go to Boston in
1875, and while there he did much
to get the Hampton government rec
ognized by President Hayes, the
fruits Of his work coming two years
later.
In 1879 Mr.. Courtenay ran for the
Office OF Mayor of Charleston, and
served the city for two terms, de-
clining nomination for a third term
in 1887. The "Courtenay adimnis-
tration" still stands as record pc
riod, as 1t was marked by some great
municipal improvements. 1t was In
his second term that the earthquake
rocked Charleston.
OF peculiar value has been his
work Of Derpetuating the memory of
famous men of the city. He had
placed in the council chamber busts
of Robert Y. Hayne, whose memorial
had been neglected for forty-four
years; Of James L. Pettigru, at his
own expense; and portraits Of Will
liam c. Preston, and Joel r. Point
sett. The bust to Timrod, on Wash
ington Square Park, was purchased
with money from an edition OF his
poems published by Ex-Mayor Cour-
tenay. His recent gifts to the Char,
lesion Library Society of his library
and portraits of inestimable value
swelled the list Of his benefactions to
Charleston.
Recognition of his valuable public
services was given by the citizens of
Charleston in several ways. A mar
BILE bust of Mayor Courtenay was
placed In the Office of the Mayor in
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in Tennessee until Forrest is dead"
He offered $4,000 reward for his
death or capture, and major gene
ralship to him who would destroy
this foe. this Wizard OF the Saddle" 4"
Gen. Forrest was the most wonder
full man the Civil War produced. a
man of wonderful strategy and un-
qualified bravery. The battle ct
Brice's Cross Roads, where he whip
ped Sturgis, will go down the ages
as one of the most brilliant engage
ments ever fought. For military
genius, for boldness Of conception,
for intrepidity OF action, for reck-
less courage, and all that inspires
men, It can have no superior while
men shall live.
Gen. Forrest was a charmed man.
1t is fact of history that he had
twenty-seven horses killed and
wounded under him in battle. When
his brother Jefry was shot in skir-
mish with the enemy the general
picked him up and held him in his
arr"~ .ntil he died, then, giving him
his last kiss, tenderly laid him down
upon the ground, detailing a guard
to remain with the dead brother.
Calling to his bugler, he said, "Goss,
blow the charge" and with a bound
he lit into the saddle and was off
at full speed, running right into the
The Holly chieftain., 1908-03-27
MajestiCs Are Best

The government is about to
make experiments as to growing
alfalfa on some OF the high and
dry land in Kansas, selecting
Sherman, county for the test. These
are matters that should be watched
with interest in such parts of Colo
RADIO as we are located in.
Attorney J. G. Mcdonald, form
erly of Erie, Colo, has located in
Holly, officing with John Duncan.
May he meet with the success due
an honorable disciple Of Blackstone.
Aients Wanted 16x 20 crayon
portraits 40 cents, frames 10 cents
and up, sheet pictures one cent
each. You can make 400 percent
profit or 5000 per week. Catal-
ogue and Samples free. Frank W..
Williams Company, 1908 w. Tay-
lor St.. Chicago, Ill.
The Holly chieftain., 1908-03-27
Note the Postal Law.

From now on all subscriptions
to The Chieftain must be paid II
advance. This is in accordance
with a new ruling Of the postal
department which declares th':t
no claims for circulation will he
allowed except those based on
actual paid subscriptions.
In order to be admitted to the
postofice the label on the wrao-4
rer of each paper must show
that the. subscriber is not in ar
rears or receiving the paper
gratis.
The action Of the postofhce de-
partment makes it necessary Tor
all subscribers who receive their
paper through the mails, to pay
cash in advance. 4
While the new ruling may work
a temporary hardship on few
subscribers it is believed that the
general effect will be beneficial
for all concerned.
Send in your checks now and
thus get square with Uncle Sam
and The Chieftain at the same
tim. -,
All subscribers failing to settle
h. April Il; 1908, will have to pc
dropped, because Uncle Sam
not ve-says so. Failing to hear
from you, collector will call, or
hilf mailed.
For Sale.
Five-ton wagon scales. second
hand. Call and inspect.
R. w. English Lumber co.
The Holly chieftain., 1908-03-27
The Holly Mercantile Company

For Sale-160 acres, fenced. i'll
imber and fine spring, being llre
north ] of the southwest quar- rr.
and the south ! of the northwe- !
of section 8. in township y. r.
AZ. Located six miles from S ,te
Fe depot at Holly, Colo. App I"
Maria E. Tarrant, lO4 N. j gk
Place, Colorado Springs, Colo.
The Holly chieftain., 1908-03-27

Members of the Arkansas Valley
Honey Producers Association OF
this city have recently been having
considerable trouble from the dep
relations of parties who invade
their apiaries and destroy and
carry off property. At a recent
meeting they determined to put a
stop to the practice and as means
to this end have posted notices
offering a reward of $50 for infor-
nation that will lead to the arrest
of future guilty parties.
The Holly chieftain., 1908-03-27
MEN AND THINGS
Epitsne Of the Weeks Doinis in
Holly and Vicinity.
IN GEN & HAL

JOCK Lee, the town marshal at
Swink, was u victim of an accident
last Friday. He was building q
chicken coop when his gun fell out
.;of his pocket and was discharged.
The bullet tore one of his fingers
and entered the palm of his hand.
His star was bespattered with blood
Fancy China and lamps one
third off at the Racket Store.
F. M. Steele. a photographer Of
Dodge City, is doing some special
work for the Apity Canal COM
pany.
The superior shale road between
La Junta and Swink is to be con-
tinued to Rocky Ford. The county
commissioners have already author
lied the. necessary grading to be
done and the work has been award
ed for the, ,shaling and work will
begin in few days.
The Holly chieftain., 1908-03-27
pelishts Of the Sea.

Delights Of the Sea.
The Colorado & Southern's low
rates and splendid service places the
Mexican Gulf within only few
hours distance. Let US tell you OF
the splendid attractions.
T. E. FISHER,
General Passenger Agent, Denver.
The Holly chieftain., 1908-03-27

We have full line of kalsomine in
all the popular shades.
r. w. English Lumber Co.
The Holly chieftain., 1908-03-27

Homeseekers' Rates South
One. fare plus $2,oo to certain
points in Texas and New Mexico
and return; liberal limits; stopovers;
via Colorado i & Southern. Full in
formation on application.
T. E. FISHER,
General Passenger Agent.
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-15
WATER POWER FRANCHISES

7E right powers should be granted
pey They should be treated exactly street railway iran
ces treated Their value the basis Water
powers and railways valuable in proportion to the
volume OF population served by them.
This in principle underlying President Roosevets
bill granting rights dam in Rainy In his
explaining the veto the president congress that
other bills OF the pending which propose
without price rights capable OF developing 100000 horse
power The president right 1t stop this business OF
exploiting public property without return to the real
The government the suggestion of the chief forester
stopping far the federal jurisdiction and the
eOe held certain that should be increased as
the neted by the of these privileges grow
That step advance 1t establishes the principle
and brings home people the which their rights have
neglected suffered lapse by default The will
be for the their rights power privileges
which the have been appropriated will by the first
and without payment II these privileges have passed private
ownership will be found make them
the The just much public property the
OF city and osuch thing perpetual ownership of either
should be recognized
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-15
Mexic0's Pearl Farm

Under the old system the pearl in
dustry on the coast of Mexico was an
uncertain one. Bushels of shells
might yield few gems or possibly
none at all. But company, which is
working under a concession from the
Mexican government, has taken up the
cultivation of pearls as a practical in
d.lstry, and is now operating the
largest pearl farm in the world, en-
ploying in the harvesting season more
than 1000 people. They are operating
in the gulf of Lower California The
present markets for the company's
products are Paris, London and Ber-
lin, and Hamburg and Bremen for the
mother of pearl. which is exported in
large quantities.
Two years are required for the
growth OF an ordinary shell. which
forms slowly In layers. like an onion
After two years the shell loses its gem,
and, unless opened at the proper time,
there Is nothing OF value within. Mr.
wives. who spent % years in studying
and experimenting, discovered this
fact, and thereupon he devised the sys-
TEN whereby the shells are cultivated
until the proper time and then opened
In the first place. the shells are gath
cred In the season when the eggs are
being deposited. These eggs are care
fully placed in little artificial chan
nels like the natural bottom OF the sea,
care being taken in these channels TO
protect the little animals" from their
natural enemies. At the proper stage
they are transplanted into deeper
water, where larger boxes continue to
protect them. The stock is also in
spected and the dead ones removed
and replaced by Tive" shells. IN the
deeper channels the shells are left TO
develop. and at the end of two years
the harvest is ready. In the deep
water cages, where the pearls develop,
the divers can descend without risk
Three distinct kinds of pearls are
produced in the California gule, the
most valuable, black pearls, ranging
close to $500 per carat gold. The next
in point Of value are the white pearls,
about $3.50 a carat, the price Varying
with the size and perfection of the
gem. The yellowish pearl, although
ranking third in value Is. as rule.
first in favor among the feminine ad-
mirers because of the briliancy of the
gems. These prices are for the rarest
and most perfect pearls.-Mexican
Herald.
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-15
Gossip Of The RaiIwaymen

build new Sacramento river boat,
which will cost $4,000.
G. L. Canfield OF the Chicago. Mil
waukee and St. Paul received a cable
gram yesterday from F. A Miller. gen
eral passenger agent of the road, and
from J. H. HfIand. third vice presi-
dent. announcing that they would ba
in San Francisco on May l.
An amendment has peen authorized
by the transcontinental lines to the
item In the westbound tariff No. l. G.
covering bedsteads. etc. to cover brass
and iron bedsteads. with rates as fol-
lows: Chicago and east $3.50 per 100
pounds, Mississippi river s1.45 and Mis-
souri, river S1.40.
f. T. Fleming. who is at present with
the Chicago and Northwestern as So
liciting freight agent. Will on the first
of May Join the forces of the Rock
Island lines.
II. j. Snyder. general agent of the
Mexican Central. left last night for a
trip through the northwest and ex-
poets to be. absent for at least two
weeks
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-15

oia made dinner given by the Los Angeles
bar association District Attorney Fredecks of that county
recommended that instructions be eliminated altogether,
saying:
and never followed yet form the basis for onethd the
reversals appellate Why
what and have worked fully understand?
The ayman who and listens while the trial
drones confused procession of Instructions usually
with muddy and involved construction wonders while he tries
keep awake what all about The whole performance makes
impression the mind of juror that of and
he usually dismisses them all without further thought But
single instruction for by accident sticks
head and aghtway he decide the whole
the prompting Of rule OF law without regard
limiting provisions and principles stated by the
understood by the juror 1t say that
single proposition of law is about much can
operation But when the gives
the expects the helpless victims body of law
swallow Moreover the statistics OF litigation pointed
out by Mr. FredeTcs that the trial judge dpenses the wrong
OF law about three times That treatment for
jues them with proportion Of one part
parts Of the real stuff
Wehope TO the bar associations o.San Francisco and Los
Angeles take with enthusiasm the proposition made b District
Attorney Fredercks These useful energetic agencies Of i
zaton are ever in the OF progress
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-15
Locust Plague in Colombia

The locust which has been ravaging
the department. of Bolivar. in Colombia
South America, for the last two yeags
shows no diminution in numbers, and
it is said that the condition of good
part of the agricultural district of this
department is lamentable. The de-
struction of all vegetable matter and of
all fruits is said to be so absolute a. to
leave the people in state bordering on
actual want. The pastures in the rich
est cattle district are being rapidly de-
stroyed and it is feared the loss of cat
tie will be great If the pest is not de-
stroyed in ssome way. The authorities
tried to fight the scourge. but appar-
emily in vain.
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-15
EDIT ORAL PAd T.
APRIL IS. 1908
The Smart Set

Mrs. Baker and her daughter win spend
it at one Of the large hotels
Supervisor Henry Payot and Mrs.
Payot, who spent the winter at the
Holland. have gone 10 Hayward for
the summer months. They will retain
their apartments at the hotel. how
ever spending a night or two every
week on this side Of the bay.
Captain and Mrs. w. H. Neville have
as their guest Mrs. E. o. Reiser. kins-
woman of Mrs. Neville. who came to
California recently from the east
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Boardman viii
leave town today for Ross valley.
where they will spend the summer
months. The BOardmans have taken
the old Dibblee homestead at Ross.
which is one OF the handsomest homes
in the little town. and VIII entertain
constantly during their occupancy OF IL.
Miss Media Breckenfeld OF Berkeley
is the guest OF her aunt. Mrs. J. J.
Spieker of Ross valley and will re-
main there until after Miss Georgia
Spieker's marriage to John Drum.
which will take place on Wednesday
next. The wedding viii be a very
quiet one and attended BY only about a
dozen relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton 3. Hale OF
Santa Barbara, with Miss Miriam Vail
and Miss Ellen Chamberlain. sailed
from New York for Europe last week
They will spend the summer abroad
and, as usual, visit one of tho large
hotels here for month or two upon
their return TO California.
Some of the CalIfornians who sailed
on the Amerika from New York last
week were Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Foster
Dutton. Mrs Margaret Irvine and Mrs.
Irvine's son. J.. w. Byrne All OF these
will spend the summer abroad, making
their first long stop in Paris.
Mrs. c. A Cove. the wife OF COM
mander Cove. is at the Fairmont hotel.
where she will await her husband, who
is with the fleet. Mrs. Cove is gra-
cfous and charming woman. and her
visits here are always the signal for
much entertaining in her honor.
Mrs. Edwin Ewell will give up her
house here early in May and will spend
the four summer months in Honolulu.
where she has many old friends.
Miss Blanche Russell Of sausaIito ia
spending a fortnight with friends in
Berkeley.
Mrs. John Sutton. who is prominent
society woman OF Louisville. Ky. is
visiting her daughter. Mrs. Sherwood
Hopkins. in the Hopkins handsome
home in Menlo park.
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-15
PLANT OF AN ARMY WIFE

s. A oReers vile writes vivid letter Boston Tran
script describing the suferings tribulatons of the
woman who follows the flag and keep house on
subaerns The lady appears have been through,
all by beat OF drum from Greenands mountains to Ind;as
coral strand or their American equivalents This the way goes
fh infantry worked the
move back and forth the Pacific and change
OF station twIce
charges very modest o OF household goods
government allowance and OF course the officer pocket
He has perhaps
Dakota when he ordered the Philippines
suc,b White
mold;
is held responsible
damaged than l do
behind
establishments
long time 1t takes letter month Manila the
On the other hand he
ged by their railroad fares and though the
crowded the
all their equipments
Discoursng OF uniforms and the multiplicity thereof this rebel
lions declares that he changed every
general thinks of it, Indeed whole letter sounds
like mutiny.
By soowful process of elimination which she has no
control the wife compelled to conclude that
Auous and contemplated by the department
parting fling she drives this avein home so long
mander chief holds his views army
would safe place for bachelor"
1t good letter 1t well to have the point
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-15
Answers to Queries

any time, but the landlord must give
the tenant not less than 10 days notice
that 1t is his intention to change the
terms of the lease If the verbal lease
was for a stated period the landlord is
bound by the terms Of the lease.
ITALY-Subscriber City. What Is
the government OF Italy?
The present constitution Of Italy Is
an expansion of the statute fondemen-
tale del regno, granted March 4, 1S4S,
by King Charles Albert to his Sardfn-
ian subjects. According to this decree,
the executive power or the state be-
longs exclusively to the sovereign and
is exercised by him through responsible
ministers. while legislative authority
rests eojointly in the sovereign and
parliament composed of two chambers.
the upper known as the senate and the
lower the camera de deputati.
THE CHARLESTON X L., City.
Was the cruiser Charleston the first
war vessel built at the Union iron
works San Francisco? Is the Charles
ton now afioat; that one?
Yes The Charleston's keel was laid
at the Union iron works in 1887. 1t
was wrecked on one of the islands of
the Philippine group in 1883. 2-The
at Newport News in 1904.
POLL TAXI. NJ, Oakland, Cal. Be-
fore the Spantsh-American war did the
women as We'll as the men in the Phil
ippines have to pay poll tax?
That was one of the sources of in
come to the Spanish government. The
government collected an annual poll
tax from every man and woman under
60 years of age.
Loss OF LIFE-Subscriber, Los Ga
tos. Are more lives lost at sea by ship
wreck than are lost by train wreck?
Statisticians assert that the loss of
life by railroad wrecks in the United
states yearly is six times greater than
loss by shipwrecks all over the world
DIAMONDS-Su Subscriber, City. How
are diamonds in the rough told from
other crystals?
Genuine diamond in the rough looks
like crystallized gravel. There is no
smooth surface AS rule the diamond
is found in blue clay.
WARTS-N W., City. What will re-
move warts from the hands?
Ii Is said that rubbing them with a
moistened piece OF muriate of ammonia
VIII make them dwindle until they dis
appear The rubbing should be night
and morning.
CoNvENTIoNs-H s., Newman. Cal.
Where are the national republican and
year?
Republican In Chicago; democratic in
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-15
Personal Mention

r. p Hornwell Of Eureka is at the
New Lick.
Richard Westhook of Los Angeles is
registered at the Fairmont
Former State Senator A. F. Jones OF
Oroville is at the Fairmont.
f. W. Barnwell OF San Josesand c. f.
Fink of Dixon are at the Blair.
L. Brown OF Oroville and E. p. Hill
born of Sacramento are at the Dale
DR.. J. B. Blodgett of TuIare and A.
Il. Christie of New York are at the
Colonial
Among the arrivals at the Hamlin are
James NJ Arundel OF New Zealand and
G. G. Coale OF Cleveland. O.
Among arrivals at the Van Dorm
yesterday were J. F. Cheatham OF
Seattle and James Murphy OF San Jose.
After visit OF seven weeks in the
east John H. McGregor. president Of the
Union iron works, returned yesterday.