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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-28
Robert w. Fisher.

speetaI 20 The Times DIspatch.l
WARRENTON. VA. May 27.-sIr
Robert w. Fisher. aged ssyentv.tbree
years. died suddenly at his home here
Monday night. He Is survived byl7two
sons and Two daughters. He was a
member OF tho Fauquier Guards, For
ty-ninth Virginia Volunteers, and com.
n,landed BY the late Governor William
His funeral took place this after.
noon from his late residence, Rev
T. r. Boston. Of the Baptist Church.
conducting the services. Interment
was In the Warrenton Cemetery. and
the pall-bearers We're selected from his
comrades in arms
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-28
News Gathered From Southsiide..

At called meeting of the graduates
of the Manchester High School, held
Tuesday night in the High School
building, permanent alumni organi-
cation was perfected and officers elect
Cd A membership of thirty was en-
rolled and committees appointed to
look after the interests of the sociey.
The committee on entertainment VIII
arrange for a Banquet to be given by
the association on the evening of June
18th in the High School building.
The association will hold another
meeting on next Tuesday evening at
$3.50 o'clock.
The following are the officers elected:
Mr.. A. G. Peple, president; Mrs. Con-
nelly, first vice-president; Miss Bessie
Wells, second Weep president: Miss Lila
Mayo. corresponding secretary; Miss
Ella Sampson, secretary, and Mrs. w.
f. Merchant, treasurer.
shalkespearcnn Club.
The final meeting of the Forest Hill
Shakespearean Club. which was held
at the home of the president, Mrs
Watson, was much enjoyed by all
present Mr.. Douglas Gordon of Rich
mond. rendered several vocal selec-
tons in most pleasing manner he
was accompanied by Miss Gordon. of
Richmond, who is a pianistiof We'll
known ability. At the. conclusion of
the entertainment Refreshments We're
served.
City Democratic Committee.
What the City Central Democratic
Committee did at its meeting last
night can only be surmsed, as the ses-
chm wac held behind closed doors. Be
You'd the unintelligible sounds of loud
talking which could easily be heard
beyond the committee room, the public
generally knows nothing OF what went
on. However. it was said by the menu
bers that nothing Of special interest
transpired. and that no action in re-
gard to investigating the conduct of
any one at the recent primary was
taken
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-28

GCool Shirts, Shoes, Hats,
Collars and Underwear to
go with-these cool Suits.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-28
MINIATURE ALNlANAc.

,, ~W, NVo'
HIGH TIDE.
Morning IN
EGeniaE,,, ,"s4'
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-28
u NERVOUS WOMEN take Iorsford's
Acid Phosphate to quiet the nerves,
relieves nausea, sick headache aud in
,somu!a. "a Wholesome tonic,

a 81 .Es,3 n IN q
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-28

Mr.. Jones, First District, 2S.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-30

NAV Be furnished elsewhere, Our
George" has tho exclusive executive
rirht 81 this hns junction and he has
used Il with his customary sagaclty'
for political ends, and those ends have
been served, without doubt, TO his en-
tire satisfaction. But the people are
not satisfied. There Is very plain and
unaatkering comment abroad over
the State Ii this regard, and a grow
ins sentiment in favor Of constitu-
tionaI qualification Of The great prero;
gative. For ourselves, we should
like 10 see the right vested in a board
Of pardons, Of not less than Ave, with
two women in the group; the whole
membership to be distinguished BY
years Of pronounced civic standing
and good citizenship and but one
session each year, just about thi'
time. This would take it out OF poll
tics, which is the main consideration
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-30
M, l.ay, rr.,,s,.

Sarah. the first Duchess Of Marlbor-
Ough, whose tempestuous character
lacked many OF the ordinary graees Of
womanlIness. was yet sincerely loved
BY the two persons who knew her best
her husband. the Duke Of Marlbor-
ough, and the good" Queen Anne.
Among the many pictures which Mr..
Fitzgerald Molloy. the blographer OF
the duchess, Incorporated in his Life"
is one which Is not only lively, but
charming:
On the death Of the duke the duch'
ess found In q cabinet where he kept
all that he most valued a mass OF her
hair. Years before when he had
thwarted her in something she re-
solved to mortify him, and, knowihg
that her beautiful and abundant hair
was source Of pride and delight TO
him, she had II cut or.
The shorn tresses were left IN q
room through which the duke must
pass and IN a place where be must
see them, for whatever Marlborough's
lady did she did thoroughly. But he
came and went, saw and spoke to her
and showed neither anger, sorrow nor
surprise.
/ When he next quilted the house she
ran to see her tresses, but they had
disappeared, and on consulting heI
looking glass she saw how foolish Q
thing She had done. But she said moth
| ing about her shorn locks. nor did The
| duke. She never knew what had be,
come Of them until after the death o.
/ the duke she found them among those
/ things which he had held most pre-
/ eiouq
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-30
Anu oxat.ra Drop psarIs.

"The pearl oyster gives its pearl 70
you as A pretty girl gives you her
white hand" said a jeweler. did you
think that, like an oyster opener ID
an eating bar. the fisher prled open
the shell with a knife and went jab-
bing about in the soft fleshi Oh, no
nothing 80 unpoeticai. The oyster
opens It's lips and silently let's drop
its pearl.
"The oysters,v he explained, are
brought in to port and are laid on
sloplng boards, mouths downward. A
few inches below their mouths 10 wa
ter. In two or three days the oysters
become dreadfuliy dry and thirsty
The water tantalizes them II IN
creases their thirst. at last they open
their shells, and II there are pearls
within they roll forth and drop into
| the pans Of water. That 10 how pearli
are obtained. 70 open the oysters ant
search them Is a useless task that i
never thought Of at tho fishefies.'
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-30
PROHIBITION SENTIMENT

One oi the conspicuous signs ot the
Zines IS the steady and extraordinary
growth 81 the prohibition sentiment
81 the nation. No day passes without
some record Of its remarkable spread,
and usually in places where i j. least.
expected as . cardinal proposition OF
civic procedure, What was once :
despised element Of the political and
commercial programs. Is, today the
very cornerstone Of effective propa-
randa al over the United States And
ne marvel Is well worth searching an
sIysis on the part Of those whose won
der Is excited or whose business IS
imperilled.
Primarily, ii Is due 70 the daring
assumption Of the liquor interests Of
the political prercgative in this coun-
trv, and secondarily. to the graceless
success Of that assumption. The ccun-
try has revolted, at last, at the dictum,
and the wave Of prohibition is due
less to the actual sentiment behind
tie doctrine than to the popular Re
sistance to control at once insoleni
ana disastrous. We have laughed Of
the matter for long years, but the irk-
some truth sank into the public con
science finally. and the sweeping, un-
disputed course Of prohibition every.
where Is one Of the results that as
tounds while ii gratihes.
Let ii Be remembered Of all mer
that this powerful expedient is not d
any given field; its universally Z
crucial proof Of the fact that il is BE-
ing used as 4 political weapon rather
than as an ethical test Of the anti
Equor forces that might be engaged
There can be no doubt Of the exist
ance Of the rebellious attitude Of tn
American public against the domina
ton Of the liquor-control everywhere
even here in Clatsop il is in sure, bu
uuiescent, state, and needs but httl
10 make itself felt with command
ing force that will turn things over 0
the instant and for good. It is p
chilfs play; it is living, engrossinl
potent fact, with threat in its pows
and 4 sting in its final application, fc
those who shall invite its application
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-30
COMEDY in CRIME.
The London urehln WIKI the Bun
Down His Back.

The London urehIn WIKI the Bun
Down His Back.
II has been q matter 20 customary 70
look upon crime rs tragedy and crimi-
nails as tragedians that to aver that
comedy Is more frequently to Be found
IN crime than tragedy seems at first
view paradoxical Yet such il the case.
A little London urchin ran into a
bakers shop and. placing halfpenny
on the counter, asked nervously and
timorously. Mister. ave you a 'alf-
penny buster Cbunlg'
'Yes. my little man. Here is one
quite hot"
Thanks mister. Would you mind
a-shoyin' It down my hackT
'Down your back. my little man
why down your backY'
aCos, sir. I'm only little IN, and
II those chaps outside know I've 9
buster they'll take 1t, and am so 'un.
CRY, am"
Dear me, how wrong Of theml
Come round here. my little chap. Their
there. 1t is down your back"
The boy ran or. In an instant an
other entered-a bigger boy.
Fl say. mister. as little boy Jus
been in 'eref"
Eyes"
4And did e buy 'alfpenny busteri'
EYes."
aAnd did e arsk you to shove 1
down Is back, as US big fellows woul'
| take itY'
aYes."
"Yah! Where's your watch an'
ehainf 'E's got 'em. 'E's just roun'
the corner"
Out rushed the baker. In triee tn
big boy collared the till and bolted.
The shopman never saw the coni
side Of It all.--London Strand Mag'
Eine
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-30

earned the distinction 81 empire
builder by the sheerest and sharpest
application OF the term 70 is iarthest
demonstration
We are not the idealists the Post
man think: W. are a very praesieN
people Who possess the true idea ot
our own great West and the tormid.
able conditions that beset such men
as James ! Hill when they undertake
their projects.
The Saturday Evening Post is pop
ular out here in the Northwest; but Z
can easily disturb that popularity By
such gratuitous snarls as the one N
question. Such utteranees are ealen-
lated 10 waken the suspicion that the
Post man is uuderstandingly commit
led 10 Mr., Hartman and his inter-
ests in the Northwest, so gratuisoas
and unaccountable Is the structure ~
last weeks issue Of the Posts nor
would we deprecase even such an IN
terest Ii Mr. Hartman built more
and speculated less. in Western rail
ways,
This is written from the iarthssl
western terminus Of the Hin line
ana IS prompted only by the sense y
fair play that should govern papel
like the Saturday Evening Post. Th'
article in question appears elsewhere
lin this issue Of the Morning Astorian
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-30

Hek us enjoy these few minutes With
out the thought that fatc and Mrs,
Rayard are contrlyluE 70 make rs
hateful 70 each ether"
III / am hatetar' suggested Ethel
rising
anon't go," pleaded Chisholm, u
didn't mean II that way, You nre not
hateful You are 4 most adorable and
charming young woman II Is only ~
an Inevitable thing that YOU could BE-
come not hateful, butt
"Igrltatlag." suggested Ethel, rcaum'
lng her seat, Il suppose that when We
are introduced | shah feel the same
way about you"
"rhen you do not feel that way
nowg" he pressed,
.'You are not hateful--yet,s sho con-
ccded. II think that should Ike you
7 lt1 were not certain that Mrs payard
IA looking everywhere for ~ 70 glyu
| the detesled Introduction"
Then don't let ua be introduced"
pleaded Chisholm. u mean NOT by our
! hostess We can get some one else %
1 introduce as, and when Mrs, nayavd
sees us talking together she win leave
us alone"
ePcrhaps that might be done"
agreed Ethel thoughtfully THE only
trouble b that 30 few here know me,
I II would be Running rlak TO 80 In
search Of mn lntroducer,"
4Then we might 90 and look for
the devil" he completed unexpectedly
az tho palms which screened tho en-
trance parted and Mrs, Bayard swept
IN.
There you are" she cried, shaking
plump. rogulsh tore1nger at the pair
Mrs. DayNrd would insist on being kit
tenlah In spite Of 200 pounds Of al toC
solid ilesh. n have been looking ey
erywhere for you two" she added
and Chisholm sroaned. Evidently they
were one OF Mrs Bayard's "pairs."
n think It's shame continued th'
good lady. There are Mr.. wynne ant
Miss Maurer tiirtlng desperately. ant
all the time I've been looking for yo'
two to introduce you 70 thom."
A CLEAN Of interest shonc In CHS
holm's eyes,
aDear Mrs. Bayard." he suggested
"don't you think that perhaps II woul,
be well to let that infatuated ccnpl
, alone and rest content with introduc
ing us to each otherT
. eMiss sprague-Mr, Chisholm" n
peated the hostess, adding, " am auS
that You win like Miss Mauser whe
you meet her. Mr. Chisholm
, II am quite convinced Of that" al
/ sented chisholm calmly, Il am a
ready very grateful to Miss Maur'
for occupying Mr.. wynne's Rttei
4 tons"
/ There was no nistaking the uieanir
and the mastery IN Chisholm's tone
! Mrs. Bayard turned and fed. Chi
!. holm faced the hlushIng giri
: "slnce II was fate and not Mrs. Ia
4 ard who took an interest IN our Q
4 fairs" he saId significantly. .T-that
there ls a good half hour before u
|. supper dance Let's spend the timo
4 getting better acquainted And
Il eat down again. this time on the benz
n beside her. nRW fStaf
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-30

Morning Astorian. 60 cents per month
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-30
EASTERN PEEvIsHNEss.

The editor Of the Saturday Evening
Post throws a dignifed spasm be-
cause, forsooth, a Western editor, an
ardent admirer Of James ]. Hill, gives
a Bit Of testimony in his columns Of
that gentleman's mastery thorough
ness and public spirit in the building
OF one Of the the finest trunk-lines
in all this section Of country, and at
tributes the ardor expressed to syco-
phantic devotion to rich man, etc,
etc.
We are willing to make due allow
ance for the Saturday Evening Post
mans ignorance Of Western senti-
ment and of the absence Of traditions
in the West, and to acquit him Of
any definite knowledge of Western
realization of the greatness Of such
work and Of the local gratitude felt
when our interminable distances are
reduced to minimum by the pluck
and money and brains Of such men as
Mr.. Hill. And we are not particular
that it shall be due to Mr.. Hill; any
other able man will do
We do not know TO whom the Post
Imam refers in his diatribe nor do We
care who it is. The comment is rip'
with insult and should not pass un
noticed; ii is reflection upon th'
press out here. The West is CRATE
full to Mr.. Hill for many things ia
greater than the building Of the 40
mile branch alluded to; just as it !
grateful to 50 other men identihe'
with the marvellous development 0
the West. He is no exception in til
scale of pioneer railway protector
and builders out here; nor in tn
matter of tie millions that have in
nured to him from his superb courag
and splendid ability. He is entitled t
lis last dollar of profit, since It
known that a vast percentage Of tina
same profit has gone back into entet
prise after enterprise until he ha
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-30
THE JOKE THAT
MAKES YOU PEEVISH
s%%%%~~~~~~~~~~%%~~$~%~4%S

If it were not for wealth's fool
friend, or if people would always take
a joke, there would be even less in
yidious prejudice against wealth in
this country.
For example, branch railroad 400
miles long was recently completed in
the Northwest. II was a creditable
piece of work. The dirt was accu-
rately shoveled, so as 10 make level
roadbed, the ties properly placed and
the rails laid exactly so far apart all
the way. The achievement was cele-
brated at public banquet, where the
gentleman who promoted the branch
in modest expectation of earning a
neat profit on the investment had the
pleasure to see himself described, in
letters of golden FIRE, as the Empire
Builder"
Contemplating this, a thoughtful
contemporary somewhat atremble
with ecstatic devotion-observes: I'VE
think we are entirely within the mark
when we say that the Pacific North
west owes more to Mr. Hill than t9
any human being who ever lived"
Passing by the strict grammatical
construction, which would imply that
Mr.. Hill is not human being, this il
the kind of thing that makes some
citizens, albeit peaceably inclined
turn peeyish and look about for /;
brick. They think Shakespeare, New
ton, Lincoln-to mention only a few
at randomdid as much for them a
for people who live off the line 0
Mr. Hills railroad A gentle imputa
ton to the contrary, instead Of pro
! voking laughter, really irritates them
Saturday Evening Post.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-30
THE PARDoN1NG POWER.

AT this season Of the year, just
when all the kindiier instincts are in
full play and mankind is thinking
most Of his fellows, the relative values
Of the pardoning power are well with
in the puryiew Of discussion; and out
here in Oregon there is even ampler
cause for its public treatment than
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-30
Too Much Equality.
~ oro von n. vexed. Irma ~

"Why are you sd vexed, IrmaT
II am 50 exasperatedi ] attended
the meeting Of the Social EquqAty
league, and my parlor maid presided
and had the audacity to call rne %
order three timesp' Fllegepde Blatter
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-30
IAE WEkTRER

OregcnFair, werner southwest
colder II east portion,
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-05-20
WOMEN Of SOCIETY
WILL RACE IN ROME
PROGRAM FOR INTERNATIONAL
MEET ALMOST COMPLETED
eY PRINCE ScALEA.

ROME, May 2O--Prince Scalea, sthe
famous horseman, is putting the finish
ing touches to the program for the
international womens races TO be held
ia Rome sometime in the fall.
Equestriennes from all over tho
world viii be invited to compete. and
the prince mas promises from society
women in the United States, Italy.
Russia, France. Austria and England
TO enter the races, riding their own
horses as lady Jockeys II not enough
society women can be secured, profess
sional riders Will be invited. otherwise
the latter will be excluded
The races are TO be managed by
Emile Durer. Mascagni's manager. but
the Roman Societe Hippique. of which
Prince Scalea is president. will decide
on the admittance OF applicants. The
amazons will be invited TO compete
both In fiat races and the steeplechase.
According 10 Prince Soalea, rich
American residing In Paris has offered
a prize Of 100 900 francs for the lady
winning in the 1850 feet race. IL Is
reported that James Hazen Hyde made
the generous offer There are to be
plenty OF her prizes to attraet the
ladies'
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-05-20
MANY COIN c ON
B. Of c. OUTING
ACCEPTANCE FOR TRIP ON CITY
or CLEVELAND ARE COM.
ING RAPlOLY.

So rapidly are the acceptances and
reservations coming in for the ami
versary trip of the Board OF Com
merce that special Offices have been
opened in the board rooms on L.afay.
cite boulevard. Clerks are in attend
aace, and immediate attention is Civ
ca every request. whether by mail.
telephone or in person.
Chairman A. E. Larnend. OF the ami
versary committee, invites board
members 10 visit the rooms in person
and make selection OF quarters on
the big steamer City OF Cleveland.
which leaves with the party, June l..
Diagrams OF the parlors and state
rooms are on hand, and are available
for examination by those who call
A daily newspaper will be issued In
connection with the outing The
Daily Splash" will be In charge OF
E. St Elmo Lewis and his committee.
and they now are busy or details OF
the new publication. Several editions
will come out before the party leaves.
The presence OF wireless tele-
graph station on the steamer will en-
able the editorial management to keep
In touch with world events while on
the inland seas, and baseball bugs will
be furnished with the score, II moth
liz else is obtained.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-05-20
CORROB0RATEs
ANN|E'S STORY
EVIDENCE OF BESSIE KING
TENDS TO SHOW RESORT
KEEPER HAD PROTECTION

Miss Bessie King. who occupies a
handsomely furnished apartment At
No 301 WoodNard-ave. has suddenly
doomed into considerable prominence
as a figure In the police department
scandal. She was d witness before
Justice Jeffries. sitting as grand
jury. early In the investigation ana
her testimony is important as tending
10 show that the police protected An
ME Smith when eX-Justice Coulson
was trying TO secure evidence against
her. even going SO far as TO put up a
job on Couson
The testimony is also important in
that il corroborateS Annie Smith 4
story thar She received police protec-
ton. for which she claims To have
paid dearly
Bessie King Is q friend OF Annie
and since last June has been a fire.
quent caller al her place She was
frequently present. she says. when
Annie was entertaining police officers.
She mentions among those who were
entertained Capt. Newberry. Detective
Tabor, Lieut. Vermette and ex-Sergt.
Woznack
Did YOU ever see Commissioner
Smith there" she was asked
But Bessie would not discuss he
commissioner. claiming that Ii ''h0
did so she would be violating grand
jury secrets.
Former Justice Coulson once went
to Bessie King TO secure information
TO use in a suit against Annie Smith
She made an appointment 10 meet him
and then advised Annie and the police
of the place and time OF meethps. with
the result that couple OF detectives
and stenographer from police head
quarters, according 10 Bessie. were on
hand and listened to the entire con
yersation from behind a partition, IN
known TO Coulson.
Il was helping Annie and the police
and made Coulson think | was agree
able 10 his plans. says Bessie
Justice Jeffries was indisposed We'd
nesday morning and was unable to
so 10 court. AID ,Assistan: Prosecutor
MeClear is attending a wedding SC
there were 10 new developments IN
the scandal.
Commissioner Smith has not yet
asked TO be suspended and Justice
Ieffries is still holding mis- JOB
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-05-20
WOMEN PRESS
FOLK GATHER
ANNUAL MEETING OF MICHIGAN
ASSOCIATION IN PROGRESS
IN WAYNE HOTEL.

The nineteenth annual meeting or
the Michigan Women's Press assocla-
ton opened Wednesday morning in
the sun parior OF the Wayne motel.
with about so delegates in attendance.
The business meeting was followed
by the address OF the president, Miss
Florence VI. Brooks, of the Jackson
Patriot There was a witty paper by
Mrs. Alice +. Bartlett. OF Detroit, on
why the manuscript came back.
The field or the city newsp paper as
relating to the woman writer, was
presented in a Cleverly written paper
by Miss Ida r. Vain. OF the Detroit
Journal. and Mrs. Grace Greenwood
Browne, OF the Harbor Beach Times.
made a plea for the country newspa-
per. This was followed by a general
discussion. Miss Faith Bartlett fur
nished a piano solo.
At the invitation of the Michigan
Telephone Co, the visitors Inspected
the plant at noon and were served
luncheon in the telephone exchange
building.
Among the delegates present are
MTcs Jtuug -. Law ih1iAyJ Va N~eNA'
sch. who has made a life study OF
politics and reform. has been around
the world three times. and Is now
chairman OF the state Equal Suffrage
association; Miss Jennie Buell., OF Ann
Arbor, who has been identified for
many years with state Grange Work,
and is now lecturing and speaking In
the interests OF that organization. and
Mrs. Belle Perry. OF the Charlotte
Tribune, who conducts the Good Cheer
department in that paper, and Is the
promoter OF the improvement society
and school gardening in her home
town.
A reception for delegates will be
given Wednesday evening in the home
of Mrs. A. F. Wolfschlager, No. 40
Secondave The convention will con-
tinue until Thursday evening.