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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-04-09
Episcopal and Catholic
Prayer Books.

Episcopal Prayer and HYMN Books. SIC
our pure leather line-a beautiful gift Our
line OF Catholic Books is complete aud should
be seen. Also a nice line Of Rosaries, from
Csc to 81 80 each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-04-09

The Finest Of Everrthi~e
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-08-15
IS SUPPOSED
TO Be DEAD one
GENERAL FUCKER is NoTIFlED
BY INSURANCE COMPANY
POLICY PAID.
THE MORTALITY TABLES FIGURE
THAT MOST MEN DIE BE-
FORE THAT.
FUCKER DOES NOT ENJOY BEING
TOLD THAT HE SHOULD BE
OSLERlZED.

Washington, Aug. AT is a shock
to be told that he is dead, as is prov
ed in the case of General Daniel H.
Rucker, a retired army officer, the
father of Mrs. Phil Sheridan. At the
age of SO, still enjoying more health
and vigor than most men half his age,
the distinguished general has been
officially informed by life Insurance
company that he is dead. The policy
which he has for years been carrying
in the company has been cancelled,
and the insurance has been paid.
! The insurance company, like other
American concerns of the kind, bases
its operations upon mortality tables.
Under this system all lives are sup
posed to have ended before the age
Of Sc is reached. The company there
fore wrote Gen. Rucker that having
reached that age, "you are supposed
I to have died, and your policy will be
settled just as though it had fallen
due by reason of your demise
This was. the substance of the start
ling note which shocked the general,
and caused him to seek the local rep
resentatives of the insurance COM
pany The declaration that so far as
/ the life insurance company is con-
cerned he is dead, alarmed the Civil
war hero, and his daughters report
that he is greatly worried and too
much indisposed to discuss his Stats
tical demise.
'It is not pleasant, you know, for
man to be reminded that he has
exceeded the limit prescribed by the
mortality tables" said Mrs. Rucker.
"My father draws the natural infer
ence that he has lived longer than the
statistical experts consider that he
has a right to live"
Gen. Rucker attributes his longevity
to the "grace of God and a good con:
| stitution" Until he reached the sew
enties he did not object to little to-
bacco now and then, neither was he
a teetotaler. His mother lived to be
80, but his father died younger, and
his grandfather died when compare
lively young. Gen. Rucker was born
in New Jersey April %, 1872, and en-
tered the army in 1887, being retired
in 1882 with the rank of brigadier and
brevet major general. He made dis
tinguished record during the Civil war
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-08-15
AERONAUT HAS
NARROW ESCAPE

Milwaukee, Aug. 14.-Captain Jack
Dallas, who is making daily fights in
a dirigible balloon from Wonderland,
pleasure resort of this city, had a
thrilling experience this afternoon
when he had a narrow escape from
being blown into Lake Michigan.
Captain Dallas covered a distance OF
two and one-half miles from the re.
sort, circled the city hall tower and
then sailed toward the lake, intending
to make his return trip. At this juno
ture something went wrong with his
carbureter and the balloon was driven
toward the lake. Captain Dallas only
way of escaping possible drowning in
the lake was to let the gas escape
from the bag. This he did, and after
firing three shots to warn his assist
ants, threw long rope toward the
earth, the end of which was caught
and a landing effected at juneau parl
on the lake front, after brushing
through the trees.
+ A new supply of gas was brought ii
tank from Wonderland, and after re
filling LIE bag and making repairs, ;
return trip was safely made.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-08-15
AMERICA and FRANCE =
DISCUSSING RECIPROCAL
TARIFFS BETWEEN THEM

Paris, Aug. 1.-THE American
Tariff Commission, under the chair
manship of James B. Reynolds, as
sistant secretary of the American
treasury, after having been in ses-
sion for several weeks with the
French commission, has now reached
the last stages of it's labors. The
next step will be the preparation by
each commission of it's answer to
requests of the other, after which
there will be joint meeting to ex-
change final views and proposals.
The Associated Press is in a posi-
ton to say that the grounds have
been laid for a future formal tariff
treaty between American and France,
but the consummation of such a
treaty naturally depends upon a
change in the American tariff sys-
tenn by which reciprocal concessions
can be given to foreign countries.
The persistent requests made by
the American commissioners have
been for a reduction of the burden
some restrictions on the entrance of
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-08-15
HUBBY WAS
SADLY FOOLED
ElOping Wife Who Had Been
Forgiven by Husband,
Again SkiddOOs With Her
Affinity

Grand Forks, N. D., Aug. 14-After
what appeared to be happy recon
Citation with her husband, Mrs. M.
w. Pratt of Plattsmouth, Neb., has
again eloped with Perry Marsh, an
admirer, who is also from Platts-
mouth. Mrs. Pratt escaped with Mr..
Marsh yesterday afternoon and is be-
lieved to have gone to Canada.
Mrs. Pratt was arrested at Elmer
ado early Saturday morning by Dep.
uty Sheriff Johnson, who had receiv.
ed a message from Plattsmouth tt
catch her. Mrs. Pratt had been in
Grand Forks and escaped by hiring 9
livery rig to go to Emerado. She
stopped at the Nelson house, South
Fourth street, and in her room was
torn message. 1t was signed s*John'
and asked her to meet him at Elmer
ado. "John" had not arrived whe1
the deputy sheriff arrested Mrs
Pratt, -
Pratt arrived in the city Sunda!
evening and interviewed his wife a
the county jail. After much per
suasion she consented to return tt
Nebraska and on Monday Afternoon
she was released. She asked her hus
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-08-15

band to postpone the trip to Nebras-
ka, and they again stopped at the
Nelson house. To celebrate their re-
cancellation she had her husband buy
her a fine diamond ring and other
presents. Then she claimed she was
i'll and told her husband that she
would be unable to make the trip to
Plattsmouth, but would stay here
and secure treatment and let him go
back alone, dispose of the farm near
Plattsmouth and return to Grand
Forks and join his loving wife.
Pratt agreed to go alone and yes
terday morning said goodbye to his
wife and 3-year-old daughter and left
on the Oriental Limited for Platts-
mouth. Mrs. Pratt shed some tears
when they parted but soon rallied
and seemed quite cheerful yesterday
afternoon. Yesterday afternoon she
packed her belongings, secured a liv-
cry rig and left town with Marsh.
1t is believed. that they drove out
to some town and went to Winnipeg.
They took the little girl with them.
The local authorities had no war
rant and so were helpless to prevent
the escape of Mrs. Pratt. Pratt has
not vet been reached to inform him
Of his wife's cunning treachery. 49,
.. It is known thtt Marsh has been in
Grand Forks for at least four days
He is believed to have found some
means Of communicating with Mrs
Pratt, and the elopement plan was
| made. Marsh is a cattleman.
Mrs. Pratt told Grand Forks resi-
| dents that she would never return
| with her husband. She was greatly
angered because he caused her ar
rest and Imprisonment, and it i.
said, considers herself fully revenget
by her action yesterday. !.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-08-15

American cattle and wheat in to
France, which have made profitable
export trade to France practically
impossible, and that France encour-
age the expectation of -four made
from American wheat in a manner
that shall be less like a payment of
bounty. Under the present system
it is impossible to distribute flour
made in France to the markets of
the world in serious competition with
American flour.
The United States has asked also
for various changes in the French
customs procedure. The French
commissioners objected to certain
regulations and American methods
Of arriving at valuations, especially
on Frances high priced manufac-
lures, such as porcelains, laces and
silks. They claim also that the rig
orous pure food laws of the United
States are enforced so technically
and interpreted so narrowly that
this course might result in practical
ly shutting out of the American
market of French products.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-08-15
END OF THE Big
STRIKE in SIGHT
DOMINION GOVERNMENT TAKES
A HAND AND END is Ex-
PEcTED.
STRIKE LEADER McVETY is SUM.
MoNED TO OTTAWA FOR A
SO CONFERENCE.
A SETTLEMENT Is EXPECTED
WITHIN 4a HOURS, AND SAT-
iSFAcTORILY. ~

Winnipeg, Man, Aug. Alt was
learned tonight that the Dominion
government through the railroad COM
mission, will intervene in the strike
now on in all mechanical trades on
the Canadian Pacific railroad. A set
tlement of all the differences between
the company and the men within the
next 4S hours is expected.
]. II. McVety, who is in charge of
the local strike, left for the east on
tonight's train on a secret mission.
The greatest possible secrecy is OBJ
served as to where he is gone or
what is his mission. J. Clark, inspec-
tor for the railroad and commissioner
OF rolling stock, was sent here by the
commission In consequence of repre-.
sensations made to the department. OF
railroads. Clark desires to have a
conference with Mr.. Whyte, second
vice president, and held a long con,
ference with the mems executive.
In consequence of a report sent east
by Clark, McVety has been called Il
Ottawa TO confer with the government
with a view to an early settlement 81
the difficulty.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-08-15
NEW YORK DEMOCRATS
+, INDoRsE BRYAN AND KERN

New York, Aug. 14.-In a ten-min-
ute session today the Democratic state
committee adopted resolutions which
Endorsed the candidacy Of Vim. y. Bry-
an and Mr.. Kern, and commends the
platform adopted at Denver, and it
voted to have the Democratic state
convention, which nominate a state
ticket. meet at Rochester, September
the 18th. 81 4, ,.2
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-08-15
Costs Little

everything used being of the very
cheapest grade. 1t is not durable,
however. and your satisfaction with
the work is equally short-lived. If
you want the proper sort Of plumbing
work at proper sort Of prices come
to us. \. gs
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-08-15
WOULD MAKE A
GOOD kNOCKER

4 Queenstown, Aug. 14.-J ohm Flan-
agan, Irish-American Athletic club,
an exhibition last night, threw the
16-pound hammer from nine-foot
circle 181 feet, s inches. This breaks
all previous records. Flanagan's
previous record was 175 feet, i "a
inches. 4,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-08-15
DODGEs RESPONSIBILITY.

1t has been discovered that the op-
position to the unanimous election of
Mr.. Bryan as an honorary member of
the printers union is that the Com
moner does not carry the union label.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-08-15

No wonder he passed it over to
Brother Charles. 1t reminds one Of
the young lady who confessed, when
I found my jewels were dragging me
down to hell, gave them to my
sister,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-08-15
KILLED BY GAS.

New York, Aug. Two men were.
killed and nearly a dozen others were
overcome in a manhole of the Empire
City Subway company today by gas
from a leaking main. The dead men
are Michael Muldoon and Peter Col
Inns
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-08-15


of
to
lately
both
life
h. n.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-08-15

Many truthful man breaks his
word because he shutters.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-01-22
Lyceum Vaudeville.

The Marshalls are Lyceum Vaudeville people.
 What is Lyceum Vaudeville?
 A Lyceum Vaudeville is an en. tertalnment giveE by a Lyceum Company that is just as fascinat- ing and enjoyable as anything ever seen on the regular Vaude- vile stage without any of the ob. 1ectionable features of the Vaude- vile. Clean, high in moral tone, refined in every particular, just as thrilling as anything ever seen on the stage, an evening of pure fun and amusement given by a company of christian ladies and gentlemen.
 Don't miss the Lyceum Vaude. vile.
 The Marshalls are TT.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-01-22
Hotel Arrivals.
MILLER HOUSE

F. l.. Garland, Emmet; J. Fort. ner, M. Lafever, c. c. Holt, c. C. Hughes, w. c. Pearce, V. R. Da wis, c. B. Wyman, Little Rock J. B. Nolen, Sherman; J. H. Gar rison, Eldorado; Lee Garrett, Fit. Worth; J. E. Sheets, Mem phis; l.. s. Hunt, A. Renhard, St. Louis; Oscar Chisew, Nashville w. E. Mowberry, Lewisville; Chas. Bracht, Fit. Smith; F. A. Venable, Texarkana; J. Ratcliff, Dallas.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-01-22

certain parties, in this regard. It Is whispered that this might be because of a possible effort on the part of certain interests to have the position of represents tive declared vacant and to SC. cure an appointment from Gov. ernor Pindall of another, in case of an extra session.
 In the meantime Governor Pin. dall will not discuss his proba. ble action looking to the calling of an extra session.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-01-22
Broadening Out.

The secretary of the Retail Merchants Association at this place is in receipt of a dozen let ters from out of town merchants, who desire to become members of the Association, and it is pos sible that they will be taken in, with the ultimate effect of organ izing a state association, with headquarters at Prescott.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-01-22
IS STILL UNCERTAIN.
Mo Definite Conclusion Arrived at in the Matter of Solving the Capitol Situation.
Special to the News.

Special to the News.
 Little Rock, Jan. 22.-"To call an extra session of the legisla- ture at this time would be a grievouS mistake" said a well known citizen of Arkansas, here, today. Continuing, this citizen proceeded to roast the general assembly, in general, and sever al members in particular. Two legislatures have fought this thing over, and we now have no appropriation for the new state house. What is the use to bring the same members back here again. They would in all proba- bility take the same view of the matter as they took in May, 1907, when they defeated bill to pro. vide for the completion of the building.
 And. again, where is the money to come from to pay for an extra session? A legislature costs S1 ,OO0 per day, or more, and we are now facing deficits in funds, and 1 can see no reason for adding this much more to the debts of the state"
 But on the other hand, those who have examined the new building, declare that the state will lose more, in injury to the building between this and the convening of the next legislature, than the cost of bringing the legislature back here in special session.
 That there are many who be- lieve an extra session will be called is shown by some who have practically made Little Rock their homes since the last legislature, now declaring that such a county is his home. You will remember that have always claimed Blank county as my home" is the statement made by
The Prescott daily news., 1908-01-22
8th Grade School Notes.

MT. Vaughan came to collect tuition yesterday morning.
 We had quite a number of sick pupils last week but most have returned, Sam White, Leonard Hamby, Chester Mum, Mark Blakely, Joe Harrell, Saxon Reg an, Annie Bowls, Mary Evans, Lunnie Wylie, Ethel Majors and Bessie Hawkins being on the sick list.
 Mamie Gordon has returned from Hope where she visited her brother few days.
 On account of so much sickness Mothers Day. has been post. poned indefinitely.
 The pupils who were sick dur ing examination week took them Monday. -
The Prescott daily news., 1908-01-22

The contractors have complet- ed the concrete sidewalks around the McRae buildings, and par ties to occupy the rooms expect to move in at once.
 pr. J. H, Sutton, of Hope, was in the city today summoned as a witness in the Ammons case. He was excused, however, and re- turned home on the cannon ball.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-01-22

The Marshall Entertainment Co.
 The Marshalls are from Jack son, Mich.
 Everybody is going to hear the Marshalls.
 Judge E. T. Haynie, of Gurdon is in the city today.
 Full line of butter cup candy at Geo. J. Terry & Co.
 We regret to learn that Mrs. Wat White is quite sick.
 W. B. Orner returned today from visit to Van Buren.
 Born-to Rev. and Mrs. H. M. McLain, on last night. a girl.
 Miss Maude Kizer, of Texar- kama, is pleasant visitor to Pres colt for awhile.
 Mrs. T. c. McRae and Miss Mildred McRae, who have been quite sick, are improving.
 Bob Fairchilds, the Rosston merchant, is in town today at tending the Ammons trial.
 We use our fountain the year around.
 Geo. J. Terry & Co.,
 The Fortnightly Club will meet with Mrs. J. l.. Lee. Tue sday night Jan. 28th. All members urged to be present.
 Dale and Gould Wilson return ed last night from Little Rock A telegram recieved from that place this morning states tha, their mother is decidedly better
 The council held a regular meeting last night, but nothing Of importance was done. Actior on ordinances relating to the railroad situation was postponed awaiting action of the railroad commission.
 The town is crowded with wit nesses today from Emmet and RosstOn, testifying in the cases Of Frances Briggs who sued the railroad company for personal injuries received at Emmet; and Jim Ammons who is tried for the killing of Ernest Smith at Rosston.
 Business is picking up in the hotel line here. The travel, Ing statesmen are starting out on their spring rounds, and report business good. There were over thirty of these knights of the grip at the Miller House, last night and then two more had to be sent out of town to get accom- odations.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-01-22
January Events

21-City Council meets. 23-Marsha entertains at opera
 house. 23-1 p. n. Candidates for Con
 gress speak at Prescott. 27-Probate Court convenes. 30-Carmen's Italian Boys at the
 opera house. Jan. 24-J. A. Coburn's Greater Minstrels at opera house.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-01-22
Local and Personal.
Who are the MarshallS?

Who are the MarshallS?
 The Marshalls are coming
 The Marshalls are Society En- tertainerS.
 Dave Shell, of Emmet, is in the city today.
 If you want nice candy buy it at Geo. J. Terry & Go.
 The 3rd number of the Ly- ceum Course is the Marshalls
 J.B. Mum, the Laneburg mer- chant, is attending the Ammons trial.
 The congressional candidates are to speak here tomorrow af- ternoon.
 Sanky Callicott and Warren Cummins returned today from a trip to Tennessee.
 We are glad to report that Ed Cantley is improving, after quite a spell with the grip.
 Mrs. Chester Whyte returned today to her home in Pine Puff, after weeks visit to her parents here.
 Farms for Rent-Two good farms near Prescott-one is black land. Apply to Levi Moore.
 Notice-Effective at once. The Prescott & Northwestern will not receive freight at Prescott de. pot after D. m. nor before 8 a. m
 The many friends of Mr. anc Mrs. R. o. Westmoreland will be grieved to learn of the death o1 their infant child, which occurred at their home nearCale last night
 Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to Joe Rhodes, of Nor ris, andi Miss Hattie Darby, o1 Zama, and to A. B. Stanley, o1 Oklahoma, and Miss Claudio Flaw ley, of Prescott.
 Say, one and all, to whom il may concern: I wish your pat. ronage for the year. I will dc all kinds of harness and shoe re pairing. Prices to suit the times. Yours as ever, E. N Daniell
 Lee Steed and W. T. lobe re- turned last night from San An tonic, Tex, where they have been staying for the past month, for the benefit of Mr. Steed's health. which has improved somewhat by the trip However, after leav- ing San Antonio, Mr. Steed was taken with a chill, and is in bed today trying to keep off the next one.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-01-22
Notice.

To the stock k-holders of the Far.
 mers Union Warehouse Go:
 You are requested to meet on Saturday, Feb. 1st, 1908 at 9 o'clock A. M. at the court house in Prescott. There is some i'm portant business to attend to and we insist that all who are in- terested be present at said meet ing w. c. Jones, Pres.
 The Marshalls at Prescott on
The Prescott daily news., 1908-01-22

The Marshalls at Prescott on Jan. 23. Admission 75c & soc.
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Evening journal., 1908-07-10
STEAM ROLLER
WOULDN'T ROLL
Not the Political Steam Roller
But the One of the City
Department

One Of the steam rollers Of the CITY
treet Department was rolling along
Tatnall street this morning under
full head of steam. The way was
clear and the lookout was reporting
fast progress, that is fast for a steam
roller when at the corner of Fourth
street there was suddenly a snort and
the roller stopped. TIE machinery
kept right on going. bu, the big wheel
that is responsible for the roller rolling
at all moved aimlessly round on the
pavements and refused to push the rest
of the numbering bulk a'ong.
There is a slight hump in tho pave.
ments at the corner of ratnall ana
Fourth streets and the big machine alb.
solutely baked at It despite the fuss
that the engine kicked up and the
language Of the engineer. The latter
thought that perhaps by backing up
a trifie and getting a running start the
roller might be rolld up tn hump or
the bump or whateevr It was tina. the
roller took exception to, so he reversed
the lever, turned on the steam ann
started backwards with a jump that
came near to rolling the roller right into
the business office of a near0y concern.
FINALLY GOT IN MOTION.
The running start was got. however,
and the roller tore at the hump at the
rate of about a hundred Yards per hour
but there was notnins doing the mo-
ment the road crusher found the differ
ence in the street level; and there she
hung fire. the wheels Of the engins
spinning and the steam rteaming and
the engineer very calmly saying whac
he thought of the situation in general,
which Of course was not for publica-
tion.
Finally one Of the assistant laborers
suggested that board be placed oe~
meath the rear roller wheel and also
that sand be sprinklei round in the
vicinity of the aforesaid wheel Wien
these directions had been carried out
the roller was again set in motion ara
she walked up the board as gracefully
as a steam roller is capabls of doing
and the last seen of her was going
down Tatnall street making as muca
nose as two steam rollers might he
expected to make at ths Chicago and
Denver conventions.