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Smyrna times., 1908-01-08
RECEIVERS FOR sEABoARD LINE
s. D. WarfeId and r. L. Williams
Take Charge of Road.


Take Charge of Road.
Richmond, Va, Jan. 3. = Judge
Pritchard, of the United States circuit
court, entered a decree naming S. Da-
vies Warfeld and r. Lancaster Will
Jams, of Baltimore, as receivers to
take immediate possession of the
property of the Seaboard Air Line
railroad. The bond of each was fixed
at $4,000.
By a decree the receivers are en-
powered to borrow money, if needful,
to pay such rental as may become due.
purchase cars, etc, and pay for labor
and supplies. but not for any other
purpose without an order OF the court
having primary jurisdiction.
They are ordered to pay forthwith
all installments and interest that was
due and payable January l. 1908, notes
of srust. equipment certificates an
all coupons and interest maturing Jan
uary l.. 1908, en- the first mortgage
bonds OF Seaboard Air line and EN-
braced roads.
The receivers are directed to Dor
row money to make such payments
and they also are ordered to direc
and protect the railway property, s.
that it may be advantageOusly use
and developed.
Smyrna times., 1908-01-08
Imnrisoned In Bog Car.

Binghamton. N. Y, Jan. 4.-Peter
McGraw, of Scranton, was released
from an Erie box car.in this city, after
trying vainly for day and half to
make some one hear him and let him
out. He entered the car at Buffalo,
and a few minutes later a railroad
employe came along and locked the
door and the car was switched into an
eastbound train. For thirty-six hours
McGraw tried to break out of the car
o. make some one hear him to release
him. He was without food or water
during his Imprisonment.
Smyrna times., 1908-01-08
Left SIX Red to Commit suicide.

Pittsburg. Jan. 6. - G. w. Groom,
while suffering from nervous prostra-
tion at his home in Sewickly, near
here, leaped from a window in his
bedroom fifteen feet to the ground
and ran to the Pennsylvania railroad
tracks, where he was hit and instantly
killed by a freight train. Several
nights ago Groom escaped from the
house and was almost dead from ex-
posure when found. Since that time a
strict surveillance has been kept over
him, but Mrs. Groom and the nurse
who were in the room watching him
were unable to cope with the man
who seemed to have extraordinary
strength.
Smyrna times., 1908-01-08
WAS DECLARED DEAD
George Gable, Missing II Years.
Turns Up to Claim Inheritance.

George Gable, Missing II years.
Turns Up to Claim Inheritance.
Lancaster, Pa, Jan. s. Although
officially declared dead several years
ago. and fer many years believed by
his wife and old friends to have died,
George NJ. Gable appeared in tie local
court to claim an inheritance of $l2,-
600 from tFa estate of his uncle, Jacob
Gable. Seventeen years ago Gable dis
N2peared, leaving his wife and sew
eral small children without support.
All efforts to locate him or to find any
trace of his whereabouts failed. Years
passed and his wife, believing him
dead, remarked, her second husband
being Constable Andrew Keesey.
When Jacob Gable died in 1904,
George NJ. Gable, one of the heirs, was
as a matter of legal form declared
dead by the court. However, his coun-
sci. refusing to pay over the inherit
ance to his widow, instituted search,
which finally resulted in locating the
lcng-missing man in Sacramento, Cal
Gable came east, and in court was
identified by the wife he had deserted
seventeen years ago as the rightfu
heir Keesey has begun proceedings
for a divorce. .
Smyrna times., 1908-01-08
AGAINST R-V. CHAPTER
Methodist Preacher Must Stand Trial
On Charges Growing Out Of letter.

Methodist Preacher Must Stand Trial
On Charges Growing Out Of Letter.
Philadelphia, Jan. 8. - The nine
"rriers" appointed to hear charges
preferred against Rev. William H.
Shaffer. presiding elder of the West
district of the Philadelphia Methodist
conference, returned a verdict against
the accused While no specifications
have been made officially as to the ma
ture of the charges, it is known that
Dr. Shaffer is charged with conduct
anbecOming a minister in his relations
with Mrs. Martha Deichley, of Nor
gantown, a pOstmistress. The triers,
who heard the case, simply decided
that the charges had been sustained,
ind DR.. Shaffer stands suspended from
all ministerial services and all church
privileges, pending the meeting of the
Philadelphia conference in March, be-
fore which he will be formally, tried.
The charges against DR.. Shaner are
based principally upon the finding OF
an unsigned letter which it is alleged
he received from Mrs. Deichley while
he occupied rooms at the home of Mrs.
L. NJ. Shaw, in this city. The nature
of the letter was such that an inquiry
was necessary on the face of it. DR..
Shaffer and his friends cOntended that
the letter was not written by Mrs.
Deichley. as alleged.
Smyrna times., 1908-01-08
STABBED WIFE IN BED
Frank Smith, of Easton, Then At
tempted Suicide.

= 0HlilUg VI GdSASig i'Sh ~
tempted Suicide.
Easton, Pa, Jan. Crank Smith,
son of City Controller Chester Smith,
murdered his wife and then attemped
to commit suicide. Smith and his wife
had been separated for some time. The
husband forced admission to the house
occupied by his wife and her sister.
After securing a carving knife Smith
stole to the room occupied by the two
sleeping women and plunged the weap-
on into his wife's heart, killing her
instantly. Smith left the house and
going to his fathers residence, several
blocks away, told him of the crime he
had committed. The startling infor-
nation unnerved the father and before
he could regain his ccmposure the sou
attempted to kill himself by gashing
his throat and abdomen.
The physicians say that Smith will
recover.
He charged his wife with infidelity
and this is the only known cause for
the tragedy.
Mrs. Smith was about twenty-five
years of age and her husband is about
the same age.
Smyrna times., 1908-01-08
Kidnapped Girl Found In Convent

Chicago, Jan. 6.-The Chicago po-
lice received word from Dubuque, Ia,
that Ella Hates, seventeen years old,
who was kidnapped from Kansas City,
Kan, several years ago, has been
found in a Dubuque convent. The dis
covery followed statements made by
William Birmingham and his wife,
who are awaiting trial in Chicago on
the charge of stealing Lillian Wulff,
eight years old, a few weeks since.
According to the police, Ella Kates is
the daughter of Richard Hates, for
mer merchant of Kansas City. She
was taken to the Convent of the Good
Shepherd several years ago, after she
had been found on the streets of Du
buque, where she had been abandoned
by the Birminghans.
Smyrna times., 1908-01-08
New Marriage Rules For Catholics.

New Marriage Rules For Catholics.
Pittsburg. Pa, Jan. Ga pastoral
letter to be issued early in the ap-
preaching Lenten season by Bishop
Canevin, of the Pittsburg diocese of
the Catholic church as well as other
bishops, will impose new regulations
governing marriages upon all who pro-
fess the Catholic religion. The letter
will give full force and effect to the
rescript Of Pope Plus X, promulgated
among Catholic clergy of the world
several months ago; providing that no
priest of one parish shall unite in mar
riage. persons who are residents of an
other parish The purpose is to throw
around the marriage ceremony greater
safeguards than ever before.
Smyrna times., 1908-01-08
A Cure For Misery.

ST have found a cure for the misery
malaria poison produces" says r. NJ.
James. of Louellen, sc. "It's called
Electric Bitters, and comes in 80 cent
bottles. It breaks up case of chills
or bilious attack in almost no time;
and it puts yellow jaundice clean ont
of commission" This great tonic
medicine aud blood purifier gives quick
relief in all stomach, liver and kidney
complaints aud the misery of lame
back. Sold under guarantee at Ben,
ton n. Weldon's drug store.
Smyrna times., 1908-01-08
s1,ooO,ooo offered For Friends Life

100000 Offered For Friends Life.
Pittsburg, Jan. 4. - When Frank
Ridgway, public safety director of this
city, was i'll there, A. B. Peacock, An.
drew Carnegies former junior part
ner, offered 81 100000 to any physician
to save his life. Ridgway and Peacock
were inseparable friends for many
years. Ridgway died on Monday. At
the funeral Peacock said he would
have given his whole fortune to save
his friend. Peacock is worth s15,-
100000.
Smyrna times., 1908-01-08
Major Jenkins Prize Sword Destroyed

Columbia. S. c.. jan 6.-The sword
presented to Major Micah Jenkins by
the people of South Carolina, through
President Roosevelt at the Charleston
exposition in 1902, for gallantry as a
member of the Rough Riders in the
spanish-American war, was destroyed
in fire which burned Major Jenkins
home, together with other valuables.
Smyrna times., 1908-01-08
INVALID WIFE SHOT
Terribly Injured BY Accidental Dis
charge of Gun.


charge of Gun.
Scranton, Pa, Jan. 3.-While loading
a shotgun to rout chicken thieves.
Michael Murray, of Carbondale, acci-
dentally discharged the weapon, and
the shot shattered both legs of his in
valid wife, who was lying on the bed.
The woman's legs were almost com
pletely blown off just above the an
kles. The physicians do not look for
her recovery.
An unusual feature of the pathetic
case is that the father and daughter
both had a hand in the accidental
discharge of the gun. The father open
ed the breech and the daughter showed
in the shell. When the breech was
snapped the shotgun was discharged,
supposedly because the cartridge was
not completely inserted.
Smyrna times., 1908-01-08
Does The BUSINESS.

Mr.. E. E. Chamberlain, of Clinton,
Maine, says of Bucklen's Arnica Salve.
cit does the business; I have used il
for piles and it cured them. Used il
for chapped hands and il cured them.
Applied it to an old sore aud 1t healed
1t without leaving a scar behind" 25C
at Benton N Weldons, drug store.
Smyrna times., 1908-01-08
FINDS $4,000; GIVEN $500
Draughtsman Returns Package to the
Owner and Is Rewarded.

Owner and Is Rewarded.
Pottsville, Pa, Jan. 6. - Lawrence
Prickett, a draughtsman, returning
from a holiday visit to New Jersey,
picked up in a Pullman car a pack
age containing $500 in gold bonds and
$4,000 in negotiable paper.
He ascertained the owner and re-
turned the money by express.
Saturday his honesty was rewarded
by the gift of a $500 United States
gold bond from the owner.
The daily tribune., 1908-06-22
MAKES PLEA FoR THE SPARROW
Bird Said to Be Active Enemy OF Pes
tiferous Insects.

Ordinarily. the sparrow Is not an In
sect eater but II has most hospit
able crop when II comes TO the various
| pests of the flowers. For that reason,
among others. the farmers rose gar.
den suffers small hurt from the vari.
Gus troubles that for long years
seemed to infect II. Nowadays. he
pays no attention 10 the red and green
spiders and the little green lice that
are sure to make their appearance at
critical period In the roses spring
history, for he has come to know that
the sparrow will do his work for him
more eifectually that he could for him
| self The sparrow Is prompter than
the most energetic bill collector, and
he cleans the bushes leaf by leaf and
bud by bud with the utmost patience
and Industry. And so with the sweet
peas. When their small enemies APP
pear-and they make their appear.
ance with the first buds-the sparrow
is waiting for them. and with cheer
ful industry worthy OF emulation
cleans the vines and tender flower
shoots. and puts them In order for
those who would otherwise have a
great deal OF trouble with them. and
all the pay he asks for IL to build his
nest In the cutters or In the caves. or
In the corners OF awnings over the
windows And II you don't like the
nests in the awnings. you have only
TO lower and raise them up again
and before YOU can eat dinner the
nests Will be replaced more snugly
than before. Such ls the merit OF In.
dusiry and genuine optimism. Joel
Chandler Harris. in Uncle Rcmus
Magazine.
The daily tribune., 1908-06-22
GEORGIA LEGISLATURE.

Atlanta. Ga. June 22- Members
of the Georgia legislature are arriv-
ing in Atlanta today to begin their
law making duties tomorrow. Much
interest Ia unaffected In the annual
message Of Governor Hoke Smith,
who WAS recently defeated for re.
nomination by Joseph M. Dixon. 1t
ia expected that Governor Smith will
touch upon prohibition, negro dis
franohisement, railroad and corpora.
tion regulation and other reform
measures which he had advocated
since his election. 1t is stated that
Governor Smith, on the expiration
OF his term az governor. will re.
enter the practice OF law in this city
The daily tribune., 1908-06-22
SOCIALISTS WINNING
VICTORIES IN GERMANY

Berlin, June 90 - Leaders OF the
German Social Democracy assert that
in twelve districts in Berlin six can
didates will surely be elected when
the definitive issue takes place tomor-
row, and that there is large proba-
bility of two or three more. One So
cialist was elected in Hanover at the
first ballot on June 3, aud the second
ballot may add one or two additional
members to this representation. The
elections are looked upon as a great
triumph for the principles of Marx.
since it is the fist time in history
that the Socialists have gained rep.
resentation in the Prussian Angeor-
dnitenhaus. Their entrance in that
strong ghold of conservatism has Great.
ed a sensation and may induce the
government to grant the long demand
ed franchise reform. Women aud
children of the workipgmen quarter
are taking part in the general jubila-
tion, rs the public demonstrations of
joy at what is termed the speedy
triumph of Socialism
The victories of the Socialists are
all the more remarkable because the
franchise on which elections to the
diet are conducted Is based on a
property qualification. which confers
the bulk of power to the wealthy
and disfrauchise the masses. The
government hitherto has resisted sue
cessfully all demands for reform.
Chancellor Won Buelo's attitude on
this question and resultant street
demonstrations last January are re-
called as the latest incidents in this
perennial struggle.
The daily tribune., 1908-06-22

TAKES MORE SUPPLIES-Henry
Fox shipped another outfit of sup
plies from here to his work at Canon
this afternoon. His contract calls
for large part of the total amount t
of work that is to be done ON Canon IS
new water system. He will have the
excavation of the intake dam, lay
ing the 36-inch iron pipe line. build =
ing the reservoir and daming the
river one and one-half miles above
the gorge. He has year in which
to have the work finished, but he is
going right to work and expects to
have it done before the end of the
year.
The daily tribune., 1908-06-22

MAY STOP FISHING-There is a
report going the rounds that the Pu-
eblo Lighting and Traction company
has decided to string a barbed wire
fence across the canon on Beaver
creek and forbid fishing to those who
have not n permit. The report Is to
the effect that that part of the stream
Ia to be used exclusively hereafter by
a Pueblo fishing club. Just how true
the report is can not be stated at
this time. but there 10 said to be n
man OH the ground who has the con.
tract to do the work. If this is true
the people of this section will be cut
out of the best fishing on the stream.
The daily tribune., 1908-06-22
ABOUT YOUR NEl0nBORs
AND YOURSELVES

Mrs. Albert King left yesterday
morning for Winchester, ILL.,, to re.
main for the summer. Mr.. King ex-
poets to follow about the last Of
July.
Miss Dodds. trimmer at the Big
store during the season just closed.
left today for Lamar.
MIR and Mrs. Will McCurry
spent Sunday with his brother on
Beaver Greek.
"A. r. Gumaer returned Saturday
evening from Denver where he had
been on business for some time.
Mrs. Kate Scott, of AtchisoD,
Kansas, lis in the city visiting her sis
ter, Mrs James Sipe
B. II. Hopkins returned last
night from Colorado Springs.
Tom Powell has returned from
Beaver creek where he spent the last
week camping and fishing.
w. 2. Wilbar and Waller Fletch-
er havo received nice box of trout
from George Columbia who is fishing
with ]. ]. Meoce and George p. Nix
on the Gunnison.
Bert Towns and Frank Hurst
leave tonight for Hardscrabble to
spend two or three days fishing.
The daily tribune., 1908-06-22
STOCK ooMpANY-Ths Ameri

STOCK COMPANY-Ths Ameri :
nm Stock company opens a three.
enight engagement at the Houston
opera house this evening The title
OF the play tonight is the Black Spid.
or. The company is headed by FL. Il.
willard, formerly in the title role OF
the Black Crook This is ladies free
night, and all ladies whether accom-
panied or not. will be admitted free.
provided they secure their tickets
either at the advance sale Office or at
the box office.
The daily tribune., 1908-06-22

A CHANCE-l2 acres of fine land
with water right, room house with
bath. gas for light and heat. hot, cold
and condensed water in house, fine
chicken house and pens, corrals
partly planted to alfalfa. spring on
place. an ideal place for truck gar.
den or chicken raising. Only 10
minutes ride from postofiice. Worth
$2, 900 will sell for 81, 900 cash If taken
at once. Apply at Tribune office.
40!
The daily tribune., 1908-06-22

FIVE TEAMS Five
teams have been entered for the
Fourth Of July baseball game in Flor
ence. The association is offering $50
for the best team of the five. Just
how the games are to be arranged is
left entirely in the hands of the
teams. They are Rockvale. Coal
Greek, Florence, Chandler and Canon
City.
The daily tribune., 1908-06-22

The second Of the series of dime
receptions for the benefit of the Lib
rary will be given at the Library
Tuesday, June the 23rd from 2 80 to
$3.50 p. m. A cordial invitation is
extended to all. 1896
The daily tribune., 1908-06-22
NEARLY DROWNED

NEARLY DROWNED - A Coal
Greek Italian came very nearly
drowning in the deep water in the
swimming pool at Canon last night
Roy Sipe helped in pulling the fell
low from what appeared to be a
watery grave. 1t took several min.
utes to bring him to and he was taken
to one of the Canon hospitals.
The daily tribune., 1908-06-22
MEN MUST Be GALLANT.

City of Mexico, June 22-Men are
to be made gallant by law in the state
Of Michoacan. where Governor Mer.
oado has issued regulations requiring
male passengers in street cars to give
their seats to ladies or go to jail.
The daily tribune., 1908-06-22
ARE YOU TO TAKE A TRIP?

On Tuedays the Colorado and South
ern sells round trip tickets to all
state points from Denver. Colorado
springs and Pueblo at exceptionally
low rates.
The daily tribune., 1908-06-22

Bert Towns and Frank Hurst
leave tonight for Hardscrabble to
spend two or three days fishing.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-03-12
The March Wonnan.s
Home Companion.

Home Companion.
The March number Of the Wo
MANS HOME COMPANION again cap.
lures public notice with its charm
ing cover picture of a japanese girl
ono of the dainties, magaz,ne
cover that has appeared in years.
This issae is the Spring Fashion
Number. and tor it Grace Margaret
Gould, the fashion editor, has pre-.
pared many delightful pages, illus
trating in detail the advance spring
styles
DR.. Edward Everett Hale con
tributes a charming talk on Home
Reading" Kellogg Durland, the
author Of "The Red Reign has an
article Of absorbing interest, entitled
women OF the Revolt containing
some heart rending anecdotes Of the
part that certain brave women have
played in the Russian Revolution
DIR. Woods Hutchinson writes ON
"The Mental Growth of Babies" a
refreshingly bright article, aud r.
wing Bache!lef, Elizabeth Start
Phelps and many others contrib
ute fiction. The usual departments,
presided over by Margaret E Sang.
ster, Fannie Merritt Farmer, Anna
Steese Richardson aud others, are
helpful and attractive. The whole
number is beautifully illustrated.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-03-12
This is what Hon. Jake Moore

This is what Hon, Jake Moore.
State Warden of Georgia, says OF
Kodol for Dyspepsia: "E. G. De.
Witt q Co., Chicago, Ill.--Dear
Sirs-I have suffered more than
twenty years from indigestion.
About eighteen months ago I bad
grown 80 much worse that l could
not digest a crust of corn bread and
could not retain anything on my
stomach. I lost 25 lbs ; in fact /
made up my mind that I could no.
live but a short time, when a friend
IF mine recommended Kodol. | con-
4ented 10 try it TO please HIM and |
was better in one day. I now weigh
more than I ever did in my life and
am ia better health than for many
years. Kodol did ii. | keep a bot.
tie constantly, aud write this hoping
that h,msnity will be benefited.
Yours very truly, Jake G Moore,
Atlanta. Aug 10, 1904" Said by
w. A, Hayes, Druggist.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-03-12
No USE To DIE.

II have found out that there is no
use to die of lung trouble as long as
you cen get Dr.. Kings New Dis
covery," says Mrs. j. P. White, of
Roshboro, Pa. II would not be
alive to-day only for that wonderful
medicine. 1t loosens up a cough
quicker than anything else, and cures
lung disease even after the case
is pronounced hopeless" This most
reliable remedy for coughs and
colds, la grippe, asthma, bronchitis
and ~hoarseness, is sold under guar.
antee at W. A. Hayes drug store.
5Oc. and 81 90. Trial bottle free.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-03-12

-Kodol is today the best known
and most reliable remedy for all
disorders OF the stomach, such as
dyspepsia, heart burn, sour stomach
and belching of gas. Kodol Don.
tains the same juices found in q
healthy stomach. Kodol is pleasant
to lake. 1t is guaranteed to give
relief and is sold here by w. A,
Hayes, Druggist.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-03-12

10 compliance with the law I
will make one round at one ap-
pointment in each township before
leying on real estate on March 18th.
Now this does not mean that Depu-
ties will not reach you before that
date and levy on personal property.
The plain facts are, your taxes have
been neglected too long, and must
now be paid / will be at the fol.
lowing places and beg you to meet
me, unless you pay before the ap-
pointments :
Saturday, March Il, 8 a. N. to 5
p, N.
Yours truly,
S. w. ANDREWS.
Sheriff of Orange County.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-03-12

It is stated that Admiral Evans
will retire when the fleet reaches
San Francisco, as his term Of service
will be out August l8, and the ships
leave for Manila before that date.
The trip across the Pacific will be
made under the command of Capt.
Richard Wainwright, whom the
President will raise TO the rank OF
Rear-Admiral to succeed Admiral
Evans.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-03-12
1907.
= 1907.
FALL
WIN TER


psDftv rv inspect
our stack of Fall and Winter Mil
linery, which is now complete aud
the latest in styles and fashions.
In making our purchases We Sc.
lected goods that we know will
give satisfaction in quality and
price.
Everything 10 Millinery, Trimmed
and Untrimmed Hats, Fancy Col
lars, Handkerchiets, Combs. and a
nice line of Chlldren's and Infant
Cloaks. Furs, etc. Also a complete
aud beautiful line OF Neckwear, and
lots Of novelties 10 Jewelry.
We guarantee prompt attention
to all orders by mail, and we are
always ready TO do the best We can
for our customers.
MRS. M. L. TAYLOR & SISTER
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-03-12

The bill. for the execution of all
death sentences at the p~enitentiary
IN Richmond, Va. by electricity.
has passed the Virginia I4egisla-
,ure, thus sboiishing hanging in that
State.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-03-12

If the Prohibition law fails to be
ratified by the voters of North Car.
DINA at the polls on Tuesday, May
70. 1908, it will not affect the pres
ent status of any existing prohibi
ton law in the State. In other
words, the dry territory will not be
changed.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-03-12
Senator Proctor, Of Vermont, died
N Washington City March 5.

The fight for Congress in the
Fifth Distr ct is narrowing down to
a pri nary which viii! give each of
the candidates much opportunity
for personal work among their
friends. Recorder.