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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-10-14
DOUBLE TRAGEDY.
BY Associated Eresx.

Lincoln, Neb., Oct. 13.-B. L. Shep
pard, travelling salesman. and Mrs.
Leona Bruner, stewardess at the Lin
coin Commercial Club, were found
dead last night in the apartments OF
the man. Gas was pouring from a let
in the room. The superstition of the
police is that they turned on the gas
with suicidal intent, though the posi-
bility Of accidental death is admitted
Sheppard and Mrs. Bruner were well
known in Lincoln. Both were divorced.
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Body Held Regular Session
and Received Cornrnuni-
cation Regarding Same.
CHAMBER COMMERCE
MADE THE REQUEST
Election Is to Be Held on
November 10 Comrnis-
sioners Refused to Pay Bill
of Sheriff For Rifles Dur
ing Riot.
Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commission
ers at its meeting last night de
clined TO annul the call for a special
bond election to be held on Nov. u,
as requested by the Chamber of Com
merce. Communications were read
from Secretary Waterman of the
commercial body relating 10 the pro
posed bond issue. and giving the
reasons why the chamber requested
the annulment of the call.
Those present at the meeting
were Chairman Merritt presiding and
Commissioners Cloptn, Davis, Rob
erts and Steward
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BOND RAISED To
100000 EACH
Georgia Rate Case Had
Hearing Before Court
of Appeals.

Atlanta. Oct 13-While refusing
TO set aside United States Judge Par
de's Supersedas of Judge Spears rul-
ing in tae Georgia rate case, the
United States Circuit Court of APP
peals today issued an order requiring
the defendant railroad companies to
give bond in the sum of 100000 each
to pay complaining merchants ad-
vance in duties should this advance
be intimately proved unlawful. The
court set the hearing on the super
sedas for NOV. 18th at New Orleans
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-10-14
Russian Countess Adopts Novel
Method to Prevent Annoyance

Mike Maher, one of the baggage
handlers. was entrusted with the mis-
sion When the steamship St. Louis
locked. Nike was one OF the first to
climb aboard. Armed with the photo
graph he made a thorough canvass OF
every feminine countenance and had
no trouble in locating the distinguished
visitor. The countess was highly
pleased at the successful outcome OF
her plan.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-10-14
Young Georgian Meets Horrible
Death While at Work i'm Mill

old, worked there. In passing a line
shaft that was running at a speed o,
over 500 revolutions per minute hii
clothing caught on 1t and ne waI
nurled around the shaft until he was
beaten into an unrecognizable mass.
His father was on his way to Ath-
ems at the time of the accident and did
not learn of his misfortune Until he
reached here.
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KEEFE ENTERS
= VIGOROUS DENIAL
ay Associated Press.

Detroit, Oct 13.-President Daniel
D. Keefe, OF the International Long
shoremen, Marine and Transport
Workers, when informed tonight Of
the statement made at Democratic
headquarters in New York, entered a
vigorous denial. He said he was not
closeted with the president at all, but
admitted an audience of only four or
five minutes, at which there were sew
eral others present" on October 8. The
president did not offer him position
he said. then CT any other time. He
said that on August Is he made identi-
ca'ly the same statement as he made
a few days ago regarding Taft's can
didacy
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ey Assoelatto Press.

New York, Oct. 13.-Countess Lydia
Rostopichine OF Russia, who is in this
country on her first visit, chose a
novel way TO make certain she would
have no trouble in reaching her des-
tination. In letter to the Martha
Washington hotel, engaging rooms.
she enclosed a photograph Of herself
and directed the hotel management to
give 1t to the porter, who was to meet
the steamer.
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WRIGHT PLANS TO ASCEND
THREE THOUSAND FEET
BY Associated Press.

Paris, Oct. 13.-According to
) the Paris newspapers, Wilbur
Wright, tn e aviator, has
told Lazare Willier. head
of the syndicate that has
purchased the French rights
to the Wright brothers
machine that as soon as he has
; completed his contract with the
syndicate by instructing three
pilots in the workings of the
aeroplane, he will attempt
some flights for height. There
is no reason, he is reported to
have said, why he should not
go up to a height of 5000 feet.
He also spoke of trying some
flights without the motor and
without the derrick, which is
now required to start the aero
plane.
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Republican Nominee i'm GeOrpia
Arrested for En7bezzIemeHf

office Inspector Hill recently made an
examination of Elders's records and
his arrest followed. Yesterday Elders
and the inspector had a lively dispute
it is said. the former charging that the
inspector had used improper language
10 his wife.
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81 Associates Press

Athens, Ala, Oct 13.-News has
reached here of a terrible accident at
Elk River Mills gin, ten miles west of
Athens, Saturday afternoon, in which
young man named Shelby Stinnett
met death.
His father is a member of the COM
pany operating the gin and the young
man. who was about eighteen years
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sy Associated Press.

Hagan, Ga. Oct. 1S.-J. NJ. Elders,
postmaster at this place and Republi-
can congressional candidate from the
First district OF Georgia. was arrested
here charged with embezzlement. Post
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-10-14
HUDSPETH ON
THE BRYAN STATES
Rv Aesociated Press.

New York, Oct. 13.-Vice-Chairman
Hudspeth, of the Democratic national
committee, made public today list
of the states in which he said Bryan
would receive electoral votes. They
are as follows:
Continued on Page Two.)
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KERN LEAVES INDIANA
FOR NEW YORK STATE
Rx Associated Press.

indianapolis, Oct 3.-John
Worth Kern. the Democratic
candidate for vice-president,
left this morning at 7:30 clock
Tor New York TO make his last
speaking tour of the campaign
outside of Indiana. He will
speak tomorrow afternoon at
Elizabeth, N ]. He will close
at syracuse, n Y, October 90.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-10-14
Bills Turned Down.

The commissioners took UP, the
matter of bills presented by various
county officials One of these bills
was for the payment of Winchester
rifles purchased by the sheriff at the
time Leander Shaw, coiored, was
lynched. The rifles were for use By
deputies in protecting the negro while
he was locked up in the county jail.
This bill amounted to $50.
The other bill was for hack hire
This expense was incurred by the
sheriff in bringing the negro before
Mrs. Davis for identification.
The board refused to pay these bills
on the advice of County ATTORNEY
Carter, who held that the county was
not responsible for these debts.
The Bond Proposition.
A communication from G. A. Water
man, secretary of the Chamber d
Commerce, favoring the .annulment o.
the call for the bond election on No.
vember -. was tabled. Mr.. Water.
man addressed the board, following
the line of argument as mentioned in
the communication. but the above
action remained unchanged.
The communication was as follows:
Hon. John A. Merritt, Chairman.
and members Board of Commission.
err. County of Escambia, State OF
Florida.
Gentlemen have the honor to in.
form you that: The last regular
meeting of the directors of the Cham.
Der of Commerce referred to the meet.
ing of members on the same day, with
out recommendations, the question OF
the proposed bond issue for the build
ing of roads and bridges. in this coun
ty, and after a long discussion, the
secretary was directed to write YOU
honorable body, setting forth:
First-The Chamber of Commerce
is in favor of bond issue TO procure
funds for the extension and perfec.
ton of the roads ana bridges of this
county.
Second-It is the belief of BANKING
circles that a bond issue providing for
the redemption of five per cent of the
issue annually for twenty years could
not be disposed of to the advantage
of the general public interests.
Third-It IL the belief or the mem
[ContInued Second Paa&.s
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CHICAGO SHUT OUT
DETROIT, SCORE 3 TO O
ST. ANDREWS BAY
r. r. GETS OFF LIGHT
By Associated Press.

Montgomery, Ala, Oct Ia
The compromise board OF the
state has agreed to let the At
anita and St Andrews Bay
railroad on with the payment of
fees on a mortgage on half a
million dollars only for the
sixteen miles of road to be in
Alabama The amount coming
to the state and county is
SALTS.
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CONGRESSIONAL
CONTEST BEFORE THE SUPREME
COURT;NO DECISION RENDERED
THE COMMISSIONERS
DECLINE TO ANNUL CALL
FOR SPECIAL ELECTION
Democrats Should Assist
in Raising Campaign Fund

. Florida should assis in
C.
o the Germans
.
fundH
who should
. forward
= Acknowledge
H.
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SHOT SONS AND
KILLED HIMSELF
BY Associated Press.

Goldsberry, Mo-, Oct. 10
D. o. Seaman, a farmer. went
to the district school. near
here today, called out his two
sons, aged ten and twelve
years respectively, shot one of
them dead, MORALLY wounded
the other, and then shot and
killed himself Tie cause of
the tradegy is unknown.
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To reach all of the peo-
pie, use both the DAILY
and the WEEKLY JOUR
NAL.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-04-17
LETTER LIST
At the Local Postoffice and
UnCalIed for is ADJ
vertised.

Following is a list of unclaimed
letters in the Clarksburg postoffice
advertised by the postmaster:
Geroge Alsop. Francesca Andio,
Miss Matte Allan. Mrs c. s. Arm
strong. Mr.. Binard, Willie Bee, Paul
d. Boyle, Mrs. Iva Butts, C. e. Bull
ger, Mrs. Jimmie Bilknot, LIsesn Barn
Harry Collins, Giovanni Cacrlozy,
Harry coffman, Harry Collins. Miss
Pearl Coburn, Miss Florence Coburn,
o. NJ Cox. Harry coffman, Mildred
Supply Co, n. A. Cox, Fritz Cheer,
]. F. Dilworth, Miss Myrtle Duero.
Miss Grace Devlne, Mrs. Geo. I. Da-
VISION. C. II. Davis, Mrs. Margaret Di-
son. Wilson t. Gould, D. B. Gangwer.
Jesse Hamflnger, John Taught, c. P.
& H. C. Hood, H. P. Harditty, DR..
Jones, Ralph H. Jones, ]. H. Jen-
nings, Ralph H Jones, G. j. Jones,
Miss Minnie Kyer, 2, Thos. j. Kline
3, 473 North Pike St, E. H. Lowell,
Geo. d. Lambert, E. C. Meany, Mrs.
Daisy Walthe, Joe Mcdonald, P. F..
MILAN, Wesley Merslmer. w. B.
Moore. j. H. to'Neil. Jose Para, Dom
encio Pasquale, Dallas Palmer, Chas.
w. Parssell. John Reid. Miss Mettie
Rhodes, Porter Rutherford, Mrs. B.
Sarber, Miss Etheu Stout Mrs. G. w.
Swlsher, Little Norge Smith. Box 33S,
Mrs. C. D. Stewart. Stephan wIsnle-
wiki, Miss E. E. Willis,
Bert Bence, one package.
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Married at Hotel.

Mr.. William B. Webb and Miss
LAME Newton were married the eve
ming of the fifteenth at the Heavener
hotl by tn Rev. ]. E. Bird. pastor Of
Con Methodist Episcopal church,
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S O!CIAL.!
1Iarcato Recital.


fne torty-third musical recital Of
the Ma'cato Club viii be given Ia the
assembly room 81 the Waldo To-
morrow afternoon at O'clock and
the Following miscellaneous program
viii be rendered.
work alone condemns or pEakses
Its master. and I therefore measure
everyone by that measure. Bach
q DVorak ..............-.. Silhoute
b Greig Anitras Dance
Miss Basel and Mrs. jackson !.
Gounod $780,. oh, Divine Redeemer
Mrs. Stuart Reed
4. II. sponholtz, op. 10. sheroz Bril-
Mrs. West and Miss Holden.
Dudley Buck. When the Heart Is
Young.
Miss Annon.
When we speak Of grace and en-
thusiasm, presence of mind and
warmth OF feeling, who does not
think OF Chopin ?v-Schuman.
Chopin Nocturne op. Q. No.
Miss Lamberd.
Platsman.......... Night and Dawn
Mrs. Deison.
Spanton. -. The Song of the Lilies
, Mrs. Roger.
a sehubert-Lltz. Hark, the Lark
b Grieg-Norwegian Bridal Procession
Mrs. Jackson.
Rossini. Overture, William Tell
Miss Atkinson and Miss ShIpn
Program in charge Of Mrs. Homer
Jackson.
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Dance at Nortllview.

A dance win be given, in Lafayette
Hail at Northview tomorrow night.
Prof. zeller and musical stan viii
furnish good music. Refreshments
will be served in abundance. All arc
invited.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-04-17
TINE Is THE TEST.
The Testimony Or CIarIIsburg People
Stands lie Test.

Z
The test OF time 3 what tells the
tale, The public soon finds out when
misrepre ations are made, and
merit alone win stand the test OF
time
Clarksburg people appreciate mer-
II, and many months ago local eitt-
zens publicly endorsed Doan's Kid
ney pills.. ;they do so still. Would
citizen make the statement which
follows unless convinced that the
article was Just as represented A
cure that lasts IS the kind that every
sufferer from kidney ills is looking
for.
A. j. smaIIwood. living at 776
West Pike street, clarksburg.
West Virginia, Says: 'tFor two
years had attacks Of duh aching
across the small OF my back. On ris-
ing in the morning would be lame
and sore and could not sit still but q
short time without suffering great
deal. / had to be very careful In
STOPPING or lifting and at such times
was awarded with sharp pains
through the kidney regions. Think
ing that Doan's Kidney Pills might
HAbtD VI sunny N1Aub ~ AACg = 49,
cured box at Wells & Haymaker's
drug store and they did me great
deal OF good. have felt much
stronger and better since using
them" (From statement given Nov.
25, 1e02J.
A Permanent Cure.
The above statement was confirm
ed on July s, 1907, by Mr.. Small
wood in the following words:
Since Doan,s Kidney Pills cured
me in 1902, have not suffered from
any symptoms of kidney trouble. ]
consider them a ane remedy and al
ways viii be glad to recommend
them to others suffering from kid
ney trouble.H
For sale bv all dealers Price 80
cents. -Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-
and take no other.
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swnRr atnLopY N.ouK.
IEr Us INSURE youR sA1ARY

against. sickness and accidents for a
very small monthly premium, Look
at this: For select risk. we will pay
you indemnity for Sc weeks at the
following rates for disability. $500
accidental death. $50 per month acct
dent indemnity, all accidents. $50 pc.
month sickness indemnity, all dis
eases for 26 weeks; also a partial In
demnity for 26 weeks for sickness.
Cost you only Ono Dollar per Month
CHARLES W. WORCESTER,
T. o. o. Il. bldg, Main St, CIarhsburg
w. Va. Bell Phone 2osW.
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SWEET MELODY FLOUR.

TmzAH:
RowENA.
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Hear NJ. w. wilkins, ut Court House
tonight, s p. m. Admission free.
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SITUATIONS WANTED.

wANTED-PositiOn by two colored
girls. can do any kind OF house
work. Apply SOC Monticello Ave.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-04-17

Something that will interest
you-the "Want" ads in TO-
days Telegram.
SOCIALISM
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WANTED-A position by an exper-
fenced lady stenographer. Can give
good reference. 45s Mechanic St
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For sane.
FOR SALE on RENT-1arre new

FOR SALE OR RENT-Large new
house Of seven oms, in good com
ditlon, occupied by the owner who
Is leaving the city. Best bargain
in the market. Beautiful home
built with the intention Of occupy
ing myself. Compile bath room.
good wen Of water; close TO both
street car lines; large yard with $50
feet frontage: three porches and al
other modern conveniences. Gail
and see II Can BEN phone 1879,
or write Darlington B. Taylor,
clarksburg. ". Va.
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FOUND.
MISCELLANEOUS

WANT 20 hear at once from owner
having farm or business for sale.
Not particular about location Give
price, reason for selling and state
when possession can be had. L
Darbyshire. Box 5ss4. Rochester.
N. =.
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FOR sAIiE--A first class i've chair
barber shop outnt. Inquire at TEL
sgram ONCE. aisas
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wANTED-MAIE HELP.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS dairy man.
reference required. Gail Bel phone
240J.
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PytlnInn socInI.

The last Thursday night Of the
present month the knights OF Pythias
will hold a social and smoker after
the regular meeting in their castle
hall In Glen Elk. A committee has
been appointed to look after the de-
tails OF the affair. There will be a
number Of invited guests and all an
ticipate a pleasant evening.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-04-17

SI2 PER WEEK paid saleslady.
new line; quick sales; 60 day cons
tract-if satisfactory position pef-
n1anent. J. S. ziegIer & Co. -
Dearborn St. Chicago.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-04-17

BEAUTIFUL DISPLAY OF FLOW
ERS.
The handsomest assortment OF cut
flowers and potted plants for Easter
ever brought to the city are on dis
play at s. Nusbaum's in the room
vacated by the watts-Lamberd Com
pany. Don't miss this special at
traction.
Smyrna times., 1908-04-29
SPANISH THRONE ROOM.
Outrivals In Splendor Anything Of the
Kind In Europe.

Nlnd IN Europe.
The throne room of Spain outrivals
in splendOr any in Europe.
The ancient throne stands in the
apartment known as the room of am
bassadors. The decorations of this
apartment include vast crystal chande-
liers, huge tables inlaid with precious
marbles. VAST plate glass mirrors, gild-
ings, rich hangings and above all the
panied ceiling representing the long
line of Spanish kings in the various
picturesque costumes Of the provinces.
Here Spanish kings receive on state
occasions, and here, too. their bodies
lie in state after death. The throne is
of rich velvet. embroidered. Around it
are grouped four great silver lions with
their heads turned away as if guarding
the occupant -Four broad steps lead up
to the throne room from the polished
floor of the room, and the crimson COW
cred fOOtstOol is in itself a work of art.
In this room have been gathered for
ages curios and gems from Spanish
possessions the world over at a time
when Spain was mistress of the world.
And here in front of the throne hang
chandeliers of rock crystal which have
for generations been the envy of other
European rulers.-PearsOn's Weekly.
Smyrna times., 1908-04-29
A HAND AT WHIST.
The Story of the Result Put Bridge
Yarns In the Fish Glass.


At an uptown bridge whist party a
man member told this story while the
company was taking Il bite between
rubbers: Il had heard Of a man hold
ing a complete suit but never saw it
until last week. | was invited to play
at DR.. Blanks home. and it was my
deal at the start of the second rubber.
| looked at my cards and could hardly
believe my eyes. There were thirteen
cards all of the same suit. Gentlemen
said |. this is embarrassing. l hate to
make the trump
"'Why| was asked.
"'Well,' said l, if | were playing
with people who knew me less we'll
would dislike to show my hand
"'NOw. after all this fuss, what do
you make it?
"'Hearts.' said l.
"Quick as a fash the man at my left
said. 4 double and then I realized that
in my excitement miscdl!cd my hand
i had all diamonds. They made a
grand slam and said few things to
me also"
The day after he had told the story
the man received postal card Oh
which this was written:
The old rule that an affidavit should
go with every fish story and a pepsin
tablet with every piece of amateur
mince pie has been changed to include
bridge whist stories in the fish class" >
| New York Tribune
Smyrna times., 1908-04-29
Witchcraft In India.

The belief in witchcraft is wide
spread in India. especially among the
tribes low in the scale of civilization.
The ojha, or eXorcist, is an important
member of the community. His num-
meries and incantations impress not
only the lower classes. but even or
thOdOX Rajputs and Kayasths. He is
paid to denOunce witches, and, with
the cunning of his class. he usually
chooses harmless old women whose eX-
istence is rather burden upon the vii
lage Some of these women, however,
have as implicit belief &n their powers
for evil as the villagers themselves
Murder frequently follows the denun
citation.
Smyrna times., 1908-04-29
whipped" From a Lunatio Asylum.

whipped TTUU LUHdIIC NsyIUHI'
Among the amusing anecdotes told
of parliamentary life Sir Henry Drum
mOnd Wolff in Rambling Recollec-
tiOns" gives the following as an ex-
ample of skillful "whipping:"
"At the time of an important division
a member happened to be confined in
a lunatic asylum. Every vote was nee
essary. Arrangements were therefore
made to deliver him at the house at
the moment required. and he was re-
ceived by the whip of his party, who
induced him to walk through the lobby
by preceding him with a stick of bar
ley sugar in his hand This l believe
to be a perfectly true story"
Smyrna times., 1908-04-29
No Brother Needed.

But l shall always be a brother to
you" he murmured
'If had any use for a brother" she
replied sweetly. Il could reach under
the sofa and get one right now
Philadelphia Ledger
Smyrna times., 1908-04-29

Manner is everything with some peO-
pie and something with everybody.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1908-09-08
WORK TO BEGIN
ON NEW SCHOOL
OFFICERS OF BOARD OF EDUcA-
TIoN SPENT YESTERDAY AT
HOME OF ARCHITECT.

While nothing definite regarding
the program for the new Glynn high
school building has been given out, the
fact that President A. V. Wood and
the chairman of the finance commit
tee, j. 7. Colscn, of the board of edu-
cation, spent yesterday in Florence,
S. c., in consultation with the archi-
tect, is taken to indicate that work
on the plans is progressing rapidly
SO that bids may be advertised for
an early day.
Messrs. Wood and Colson left the
city Sunday night for Florence and
will return today. Every member of
the board is anxious. to have the work
under way at as early day as possi-
Bile. AS the money is in hand for the
building there will be no delay, it is
said, in the actual work of construc-
tion once it is started