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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-09
Church Council Adiourns.

Philadelphia, Dec. 9.-After a most
successful meeting, during which a
long step forward was made in the
movement to bring all Protestant de-
nominations together for united effort
in spreading the gospel, the federal
council of the churches of Christ in
America adjourned yesterday to 1912.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-09


Mr.. Schwartz"
Ny beat tre when the words Jack did
the might have been few hundred pounds
several thousands imagined toleraby large figure or
Schwartz would have been ready hand $50 for the
expenses.
Prince John did not hesitate a second.
Il agree he cried Yet surely Mr. Grosvenor has
o arrange such important matter with me p
He might have been his addressing black beetle
Lord Kitchener talking soldier but didn't bulge another
inch What wanted know the price So made him jump
again
affair absolutely between you and and until
bring the money house tomorrow evening"
do understand that the uu in hands, that else
of the fact and that alone treaty with for its
restoraionW
caught change hadn't we'll
could distinguish the shades of meaning the speech of
other members the gang they really you
know but just sounds which tell what they After
ALL that talking And his princehp forgot he in
Surrey
"You have stated the facts" answered coolly.
"But isn't somewhat daring? Are you afraid? You
small English girl and big strong Africans. You taking
great risk, ehT'
Again he nearer but stood ground though he could
not tell that nails digging into the palms of hands
81 English of course, though small" said and
perfectly well African that have arranged for
juju to be burnt ashes unless am home o'clock
"Parbleu! mademoee used forbid say, though it
only by blue He altered his mighty sharp would
be that he back with flop from the Upper
Niger to Dale End
at is extraordinary he mutered but bring
self dsbeeve you Captain Sanhope said that you friend
y something might be done your proposal Hand
property and in will hand your father OoO
There 1t You know what like when wade
and take your first header through curling breaker That
is how felt Something buzzed determined
keep control my voice.
"In noesg" managed to say.
Certainly One does carry such in gold have the
here prepared pay Mr. Schwartz
much But what guarantee that you will sell tho
ju-ju to him for a higher mountg
f on have word and the knowledge that you my
free will"
| "Your groom told you 1 would be rep'
| eyes"
DWELL, trust you What time shall your house,"
"At 8 o'clock"
81 you / in mood rcked in this You
those there and he glanced his shoulder toward the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-09

the mouth of burrow when he
hears the rabbits squeaking at the
sight of ferret. ''But I am fairly
certain l can lay my hand on it on
terms"
Terms! Anything you ask !
What is your price, Take me
with you now!'
"Not so fast, Prince john" said
I, drawing away a foot or SO, be-
cause negro does look rather hor-
rid when you are too near him, al
though he may only be showing an
imation, which in his case means
teeth. "There is nothing to be
gained by hurry. You can't have
your ju-ju tonight, but you may
have it tomorrow night provided
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-09
MARIE SCHROEDER.
Rock Island ILL.,. Dec. s, 1908.

Rock Island, H., Dec. s, 1908.
Dear Santa Claus:-I am a girl 8
years old and am in the third grade
be a bearskin coat, bonnet and a
story book and a pair of skates and
some nuts and candy and you will find
all of our stockings hung up by the
chimney and dear Santa don't forget
the rest of my dear little friends. If
you have not enough to go around
please don't leave so much at our
place, but Santa don't forget my
mamma, papa and my brother Russell.
With love. From
ANNA SCHROEDER
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-09
LESLA LUKENS.
Rock Island. ILL.,. Dec. 8 1908.

Rock Island, ILL.,, Dec. s. 1908.
Dear Santa Claus In care of The Argus
to my dear old friend Santa Claus.
Dear Santa:-I I'm all ready for you
to come. We live at Eleventh avenue
and Seventh street. There are five in
our family, and my name is Marie
am in the first grade of school and
wish you would bring me a bearskin
coat, story book and bonnet and
don't forget my dear little brother
Russell. He wants rattle, a rubber
roll and go-cart. From your friend,
with love
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-09

upset things altogether However, story my way
you will had good for acting did One of
copy books had headline at dangerous axiom that
the end usifes the MEANS and understood that sentence
until read how clever little boy had exnguished fire
in bedroom by pulling plug of the cern attic overhead
spanked
See?
And there be lost Seven powerful negroes had
Dale End for They mischief With
going killing all in BEDS they could easily have
attacked the house and held up they America until the
juu found They afraid of the law Six of them
ready prison provided the got away with their
funny little god And what would Nam have thought hen And
Evangeline? And what would Polly have said?
JIM with maids everywhere
for the juu Isn't odd that you can't your fellow mortals?
Dan Bob lib would die than play the sneak Even that
old parrot would beray the gang, and little kk
though he is with tooth and nail Anyhow what
between Schwartz and the inside and Prince John and his
tribenan outside made mind bit than in
tended Perhaps the uu egged also You tell
The mysteries of fetch worship beyond me-
Of kept Jims appointment with the African prince 1t
nearly dark when crossed the green and there four
negroes standing the road the gate They all
much and thought should be able recognize the
who house But spotted him There
be something being ruler Prince John
quite different from the others in his and appearance
he English clothes would have been fine
stalking about feathers and leopard skim though expect poor
fellow he would have caught his death of cold
The four paid heed until stopped and said Helo'
That made them look and Prince John sad "ave you
message for meg
He thought girl from the village but quickly put him
right that point
Yes answered "Come here wish speak alone"
Then he knew he had heard talking Dad
from the in the victoria. He advanced steps,
"Oh" he said Grosvenors daughters remember
My ankle still stiff where you held it You have strong hands
for child Now what do for you? Have you brought
what 1 SEEK?
He spoke he king bit like the affected draw of
local NJ P when opens BAZAAR necessary that
should make him jump [ replied rather ohhandedy:
ut all depends the willing pay
That fetched him like shot He quite looked
down eagerly could the whites his and they
minded me OF polywog but [ kept sraig ht face
do have found bit of carved ivory with
monkeys head and little beaded kirt2 If girl give
and will reward you with handful of gold" he cried
81 have got your uu my possession this
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-09
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-09
The Undoing Of Schwartz.
Told by Msnkie.

SUPPOSE it was very wrong of me to leave home
without warning. Nam says that if l had told
spared all anxiety. Of course Nam means that
now. My own private impression is that all sorts
of objections might have occurred to her then,
and any Interference with my plan might have
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-09

utes on Christmas eve. On Christmas day got
fifty out of him, and now Prince John was ready
it would keep up the pace and add another naught
each day held it.
And that made me feel rather horrid, so I stuffed
1t ont of sirht under the holster and said my nraY
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-09

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Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-08-27
On a Camping Trip.

A party of young people from Taze-
well, chaperoned by Mrs. W. G. Har-
risson and Miss Joie Britain, have gone
down the Clinch on q camping expedi-
ton.
The party is composed of Mrs. w. G..
HARRISON, Misses Joie Britain, Marv
Turk and her friend, Miss Osborne. of
New Jersey, Marjorie Harrison.
Aylette Henry, Allie Grey Buchanan
and her friend. Miss Meeks, from Nash
vile, Tenn. and Messrs. Frank Lewis,
Otis st. Clair, Roy Thompson, Estil
Steele, Willie May, Archie Buchanan
and Robert Moore.
The party will camp in tents on tn,
banks of the Clinch near what is know
as the "Mollie Hopper Hole" This 70,
more than three-quarters of a centur,
has been one Of the most popular pool
for angling on the Clinch, and is reall,
historic. Thousands of bass and othe
fish have been captured from the DOC
by rod and reel and seins. Among thos
who In the olden days fished at "Molli
Hopper Hole" were General Wad
Hampton, of South Carolina, Senate
John w. Johnston, DR.. Thomas Dun
English and many others of national a
well as local fame.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-08-27
DANIEL IN PARIS.
Ambassador white Gives Luncheon TO
Members Of Monetary Commission.

Paris, Aug. 25.-Ambassador Henry
White gave luncheon today to Senator
Daniel, of Virginia, and Representa-
tives Vreeland, of New York. and
Overstreet, of Indiana, members of the
subcommittee of the national none
tary commission, who have come over
here from London to study the none
tary system of France.
ID. Paliana, governor of the Bank of
France, and Baron Brinchard. admins
traitor of the Credit Lyonnais. were
also guests at the luncheon. The men,
oers of the subcommittee spent the
afternoon in the two institutions NAM
ed examining the French system of
finance. They gained extensive and
helpful information.
Ambassador White is about to leave
Tor Scotland for ten days shooting in
the highlands.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-08-27
TOWN AND COUNTY NEWS.

ID. c. Galloway, of Graham, Va. at.
tended the speaking here Monday.
Preaching in the Presbyterian church
next Sunday at IL a. m.
Col. James S. Browning. of Pocahon.
tas' was attending court here Tuesday.
J. Irby Hurt, of Abingdon, Va. was
among the visiting attorneys attending
court here this week.
Squire P. P Dillon, of Pocahontas
was at Tazewell Monday to attend the
Republican speaking.
Miss Blanche Brown has returned to
her home here after short visit to her
friend, Miss Sada Finney. at Lebanon.
Mr.. Charles T. Kilgore, of Wise. Va.
was at Tazewell on Tuesday and yester-
day. He lived here when he was n
small boy, and has many friends in our
town.
W. b. McHaffa, of Northfork. w.
va one of the most popular and effici-
ent conductors on the Norfolk and West
ern Railway, is attending court here
this week.
Mr.. H. A. Routh and son. of Lebanon
are at Tazewell this week. Mr.. Routb
is prosecuting attorney for Russell
county, and is here on business pertain
ing to his profession before the circuit
court.
Rev. c. W. Kelly, presiding elder for
Iazewell District, has Just returned
from Pike county, Kentucky, where he
spent two weeks. He preached each
day while he was there to large and in
terested congregations, and saws the
people are as kind-hearted and hospit.
able as any he has ever visited.
Tuesday and yesterday were regula,
fall days. the cold. drizzling rain which
came down steadily making the weathe,
exceedingly disagreeable and chilly
overcoats and heavy wraps were worr
by many Of our people, and fires wer,
kindled in the homes and many places OF
business. so chilling was the atmospher,
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-08-27
Death Of Charles p. Munosy.

On the night of the 18th instant Mr.
Charles P. Muncey, the most popula
citizen of Bland county, died at his hom,
at Bland. He had been in poor healtI
for some months, but his death was un
expected and gave a great shock to hi,
family, relatives and friends.
Mr.. Muncey was a very prominent
man In his county. For many years he
was clerk of the county; and he wa,
founder of the Bank of Bland, of which
institution he was cashier at the time OF
his death.
Nearly twenty years ago he was mar.
ried to Miss Ella Mustard, daughter OF
Mr.. w. N. Mustard, of Bland county,
He is survived by his wife and several
children; and he was the brother of DIR.
j. l.. Muncey, of Pearisburg, Va, and
I. j. Muncey, of Bland.
The deceased was a noble man and
sterling citizen; and his death will be q
great loss to the people of his county,
and section.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-08-27
CAMPAIGN BEGINS
IN TAZEWELL
The Republicans Of TazsVell County
Fill Courthouse on Monday and
Hear I. ]. MunCey, Of Bland,
Discuss the Issues.

On last Monday the campaign on the
part of the Republicans of Tazewell
county was opened here. Owing to pc
culiar circumstances the meeting which
was held in the courthouse had only
twenty-four hours notice. This adver-
tlsing was done under great difficulties.
But one of the largest crowds we have
seen there in years filled the court
room to overhowlng; and testified to
the fact that the Republicans here are
united and enthusiastic in support of
their candidates and the policies of
their party.
The meeting was called to order by
Jno. I. Barns, county chairman, and,
upon his request, VIM. C. Pendleton in
troduced the speaker to the audience.
That speaker was T. J. Muncey. of
Bland, who has gained much reputation
throughout this section as an orator.
For nearly an hour he addressed the
attentive audience, winning frequent
applause as he made telling points for
the Republicans or struck some heavy
blow at the Democracy. At the open
ing OF his speech he paid very beauti-
ful tribute to Tazewell county, and ex-
pressed his great pleasure at the oppor-
tunity furnished for the first time to
speak to a Tazewell county audience.
he said much that was pleasing and
strengthening to Republicans and moth
ing that was offensive to Democrats.
1t was good day for Republicanism
and gave promise of another great vic
tory for the party in the county at the
approaching national election
Hon. c. B. Slemp, the Republican
candidate for Congress, was expected
to be present, but was prevented from
coming by important engagements else
where.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-08-27

The eyes of horse lovers and horsemen
throughout the Virginia Carolina circuit
are upon the Radford race-track, for it
is there that the fieet-footed horses are
now gathering in preparation for the
great races from September 9th to 11th.
Capt. Samuel Walton, of Falls Mills.
has his splendid string of fine horses at
the grounds, and the trainers are fast
getting them in first-class trim by exer-
cising them on the track daily. Follow
ing is list of Captain Walton's horses
now at Radford: Major Viceroy, q
PAGER, Red Carrie, a trotter, Rose Lee,
a trotter, Major Hartford, trotter, Red
Cal, trotter, Halle Duke, a PAGER,
Little Flake, a PAGER, Red Novel, q
PAGER, Charlie Lee, a trotter, Belle
Cresious, trotter, Red Maggie and RED
Lullie, both trotters.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-08-27
Lunch at the Fair.

For the benefit of the Cemetery As.
sociation lunch will be served each
day of the Fair, as has been done for
two years past.
Everybody Is asked to contribute
something to this lunch and to let the
managers know now what that contri-
button will be.
We will need every ham, every chick
en-, loaf of bread, pound of butter and
every egg we can get, 80 please let us
hear from you.
If you cannot prepare the food, we
will have that done, but do not fail to
help US with something.
First day Committee: Mrs. Mary Har-
man, Mrs. ]. A. Greever, Mrs. John st.
Clair.
Second day Committee: Mrs. Fudge.
Mrs. Geo. Hall, Mrs. Josie Peck. Miss
Lowder.
Third day Committee: Mrs. Spotts.
Mrs. Henry Harman, Miss O'Keefe.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-08-27
WALL FALLS
EIGHT DEAD
WOrkmen Caught Under Tons Of Brick
Contractor Arrested.
ABOUT TWENTY WORK
MEN ARE INJURED.
A FOrty-Five Foot Wall at Chelsea. Mass
Collapsed Yesterday, Burying Beneath
II Some Thirty WOrkmen.

Chelsea, Mass. Aug. PA 45-foot
high brick wall in Chelsea SQUARE col
lapsed today, burying beneath it some
thirty workmen. Eight were killed
outright or died in ambulances on the
way to the hospitals. About twenty
others were injured, eleven of whom
were taken, to the United States marine
and naval hospitals here, some of them
IN serious condition. A number of
others escaped with but minor injuries.
The dead:
Meyer Arlwork, Ferri Santi, Eelechi
Genellfa, John Costello, Morris Zachlad,
Joseph Adler, Carmillo MurzeIlo. un-
known man, features hardly recog-
nizable.
M. Gordon, of the firm of Gordon &
Seegal, the contractor who had the work
IN hand, was arrested late TODAY on a
warrant charging manslaughter and his
partner, Seegal, was arrested tonight.
FIVE minutes before the collapse of
the wall, it is said. Inspector of Build
ings, Frank Weymouth, had ordered
the foreman of the gang to stop work
as he saw the wall was crumbling. It
was planned to build four story house
on the spot, which was the site of the
old Academy of Music.
The wall which fell upon the work.
men stood against the Park Hotel.
Beams of wood were fitted into this old
wall, IN order that it might be utilized
Tor the new structure. 1t is claimed the
wall was undermined by the large holes
that were dug into it, and that with
no proper support above, it gave way.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-08-27

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mental attitude on the part of many
Independent Democrats which they can
do by thorough organization of their
party. They should put good men to
the front. The fight should be one of
principle. He knew the courage it has
taken for Southern Republicans to
remain Republicans when their cause
seemed hopeless, but he believed the
change was coming. He congratulated
the Republicans of Virginia because
within that State so many Democrats
were hoping they would succeed.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-08-27
AYenges His Brother.

A dispatch from Castlewood. va.
tells of double killing at Dante, Rus
sell county, on Monday night.
George johnson, a storekeeper. en-
gagged in a quarrel with Jake Rachels.
as result of which Rachels shot and
almost instantly killed Johnson.
A few hours later, Harvey johnson. a
brother of George johnson, hearing of
the killing of his brother, procured a re-
volver and went in search of Rachels
who had not yet been arrested. He
found him and killed him instantly. No
arrests have been made; and there is
much excitement over the double kill
ing.
A big Tablet at Jackson's for 5 cents.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-08-27

School Books at Jackson's.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-08-27

A big Tablet at Jackson's for 5 cents,
The Dolores star., 1908-01-17
Cigarettes In the Navy.

In his annual report. Surgeon Gen.
eral Of the Navy Presley NJ. Rixey
recommends that an order be issued
by the navy department forbidding
the use Of cigarettes by all persons
in the navy under 81 years of age. 1t
is stated that In three months the
crews OF the battleship Missouri Goo
men) used 1900 books of cigarette pa
pers. 1900 pounds Of smoking tobacco
and $1,000 cigarettes. None the less.
remarks the Medical Fortnightly. 5000
cigarettes and $4,000 pounds of candy.
together with 1000 pounds Of navy
plug chewing tobacco and 10000
cigars. were loaded on the Culgoa in
the Brooklyn navy yard as a part Of
the canteen supply.
The Dolores star., 1908-01-17

Another step has been taken in the
way Of preserving places of scenic and
historic interest. The late owner of
the site Of Fort Lee. opposite New
York city, has donated the ground to
the national government, which has
accepted the gift. Fort Lee is at the
lower end Of the Palisades of the Hud-
son. was an important post in the
revolutionary war and commands a
magnificent view Of the surrounding
region. including New York and the
mighty stream which flows by it to the
sea. Much Of the Palisades has al
ready been acquired for public use,
and the intention of the United States
authorities to maintain Fort Lee as a
national reservation will At in with
the general scheme.
The Dolores star., 1908-01-17
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The Dolores star., 1908-01-17

A new Metropolitan Opera house
prima donna is Elizabeth Parkinson. a
young soprano who has created a real
sensation In Paris and London. She
is a protege of Nine Melba, who pre-.
diets great future for the western
songster. Her life story thus far has
been one of incessant toll and hard,
bitter struggle for recognition. In her
fight for musical laurels Mile Parkina
she is billed that way now, with
Kansas City, her birthplace. far in the
background-has had the financial aid
and good counsel Of an older sister, a
school teacher; it is this self-sacrific.
ing sister who has made the young
diva's success possible-the sister and
Nine. Melba