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The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-05-25

Her hand this man cou d not get
His health was not as it should
be,
He had not used the best as vet, -
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea. J. d. Mcmillan &Son,
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-08
TORPEDO FLOTlLLA GRATEFUL
FOR LOS ANGELES WELCOME

Full of appreciation of the royal en-
tertainment which Los Angeles ac-
corded the officers and men of the tor
pedo hotilla is the following letter
which Frank Virgins, secretary of the
Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce
received from Lieutenant Commander
II. I. Cone, dated at Santa Cruz
May 4
'U. S. S. Second Torpedo FIotilla. o.
S. S. Whipple, Santa Cruz Cal, May
4, 1908.
"Frank Virgins, Secretary Chamber
of Commerce, Los Angeles, Cal.
"Dear Sir:
II desire on behalf of the officers
and men of this flotilla to express to
you our thanks for the very handsome
present of oranges which were received
at San Pedro. and to assure you that
they were much enjoyed by every per-
son attached to this organization.
"It is idle for me to attempt to cover
all the obligations under which we
deem ourselves in one short letter. for
we were treated most royalty in every
particular in Los Angeles for which ]
assure you we are deeply grateful.
''Very respectfully
(Signed) II. l. CONE,
"Lieutenant Commander, u. S. ~,
Commander u. S. Second Torpedo
Flotilla."
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-08
METCALF MAY VISIT LOS
ANGELES ON WAY EAST
Secretary of the Navy to Be Invited
to Pay Call on AngeIenos
at Chamber of Conn.,
merce

Secretary Metcalf of the navy may
pay Los Angeles a visit before return
ing east.
Such is the possible outcome of the
invitation to be sent by the Los An
geles chamber of commerce The
board of directors of that body held
their regular meeting yesterday and
authorized Secretary Frank Virgins to
extend the invitation to visit Los An
geles to Secretary Metcalf.
The following We're elected to men,
bership: Home Telephone and Tele-
graph company. the California Alliga-
tor farm, the Mission Press, Interstate
Land company.
President Stewart announced the ap-
pointment of James Slauson as the
chambers representative on the state
board of trade.
The board deemed it advisable to
give up running an excursion to Hon
olulu this season.
The president was given authority
to join with the presidents of the
Merchants and Manufacturers asso-
citation and the Municipal league to ap-
point a committee of five to proceed
to investigate the financial condition
of the school board.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-08
$4,000 CONTEST IS
TREMENDOUS SUCCESS
Kerads Exceeding ExpectaonsA of Southern Cali
forna Interested-Many New Contestants Phenomenal
Gains Made in All Districts-Now! Is the Motto
of Prospective Winners

name with twenty-five votes. In each
Daily Herald there also appears cou-
pom good for five votes, which will be
credited to her name in the paper ii
sent in to the contest department
properly filled out. Only one of the
nominating blanks must be sent in by
one party, but the contestants may
gather as many of the five-vote cou-
pons as she can secure, and each one
will count as five votes to her credit.
Votes are allowed on old and new
subscriptions. paid in advance. Par
ties paying their subscriptions should
ask for votes when paying, as votes
cannot be issued on a receipt.
Contest No. 2, for fraternal lodges, is
in one district only, as is also contest
No. 3, for young men and boys. In
each of these districts the prizes are
very liberal, and each one who really
makes an effort to reach the top will
win a prize.
Time is valuable.
No time should be lost, as the re-
naming six weeks of the contset will
soon slip away, and each and every
contestant should secure every sub
scription possible. The last subscrip-
ton turned in may be the one to make
you the prize winner.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-08
BENEFIT WILL BE
GIVEN BY GLEE CLUB
Program of Musical and Literary
Numbers viii Be Given at
Cumnock Hall To-
night

The Glee club of the Central Baptist
church will give d benefit for the pipe
organ fund at Cumnock hall under the
direction of Q. S. Tallman this even
ing. The club will be assisted by
members of the Orpheus club.
The program will include Fathers s
Lullaby" (Schumann), rendered by the
Orpheus quartet; reading, Through
Fire and Water" (Lincoln). by Miss
Maude Boice; "Refectory March" (Det-
SOM. by H. C. Cronkhite; The Bloom
Is on the Rye" (Bishop), by the Glee
club; solo. "A May Morning" Oanza),
by Mrs. Foster NJ. Price; reading,
sally AIMS Experience &C. HalD. by
Miss Maude Boice; baritone solo. Sc
lected, by George L. Rose; "Old Black
joe" Orpheus quartet; cantata, Sing
ing Leaves music by Grace Mayhem,
words by James Russell Lowell, sung
by Miss Ethel Coland, A. R. Carpenter,
E. Perry Emerson. C. w. Hatch. ac-
comranied by Miss Grace Dering, vio-
liniSt,
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-08
MAJOR A. H. CHAFFEE
DIES AT KANSAS CITY
Brother of Retired Chief of the United
States Army Passes Away at
His Home in Missouri.
Funeral Today

Gen. Adna r. Chaffee, formerly COM
mander III chief of the United States
army, received word Wednesday night
of the death of his brother Major a.
H. Chaffee, at Kansas City.
The funeral will be held at that city
today and accordingly 1t was impos-
sibe for Gen. Chatfee to attend the
service.
Major Chaffee was 10 years of age
and died of kidney trouble, brought on
by extreme age.
He served in the Civil War as an
officer in the Confederate army, being
staff officer. Part of the time he
was connected with the commissary
department and later saw service with
the twentieth Alabama regiment. Ho
was acquainted with Generals Long
street, Bragg and Wheeler.
He had made his home at Kansas
City for the last eighteen years.
He is survived by a wife, having
married late in life about twelve years
ago He leaves no children.
Clifford Chaffee, the youngest of the
three brothers, living at st. Louis, will
attend the funeral today.
The last time Gen, Chaffee saw his
brother was two years ago at New
Orleans, en- route from Mexico.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-08
LIEUTENANT HOBSON DUE
IN LOS ANGELES TODAY
Noted Naval Hero of Spanish War
to Be Entertained by Vet
Grams and Chamber of
Commerce

Lieutenant Richmond Pearson Hob
son is due to arrive in Los Angeles on
the owl this morning.
The members of the local branch OF
the Spanish American War Veterans
will have charge of the program for his
entertainment, and James f. BrockWay
commander of the local organization
will be at the head of the reception
committee.
Lieutenant Hobson lectures at Pasa-
dena tonight, while he will lecture at
the Los Angeles Polytechnic high schooi
tomorrow night.
The Los Angeles chamber of Gem
merce is planning to take Lieutenant
Hobson to inspect San Pedro haroor
Saturday morning, Secretary Frank
Virgins of the chamber having COM
municated with Captain Amos A. Fries
of the local United States engineer
corps concerning this matter yesterday:
President Stewart of the chamber or
commerce will represent the latter or
ganization on this trip If it is taken.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-08
SIXTH ANNUAL CONTEST
WILL BE HELD TONIGHT
High School and College Orators to
Meet in Debate in Auditorium
of the Los Angeles High
School

The sixth annual interscholastic ora
will be held Friday evening, May Is, in
the auditorium of the Los Angeles high
school.
The schools taking part in the affair
are the Los Angeles and Polytechnic
high schools and the academy depart
ments of Occidental and the University
of Southern California.
Everette Lees, president of the asso-
citation and student of the Polytech-
mic high school, stated yesterday that
he considered the contest this year
would be one of the best ever held in
the history of the association. He also
stated the University of Southern Cali
fornia, through an unforeseen difficulty,
will not have a contestant in the field,
but it is known the institution will
support the movement in other lines.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-08

Several days ago, when The Herald's S
contest was first launched, there were
many who did not believe it would be
a success. but those who have watched
it's steady growth from day to day are
more than pleased with it's present
showing. A great deal of interest has
been taken so far in the contest, and
many contestants are entering the race
daily, each one striving for one of the
valuable prizes.
The young ladies' contest, which is
No. /, is open to the entire field COW
cred by The Los Angeles Herald. 1t
has been divided into ten districts, CIV
ing all an equal chance and fair
show. Each district will be awarded
the same number of prizes, namely, one
of the capital prizes, diamond ring,
a scholarship and a gold watch. The
grand capital prize will be awarded the
candidate who secures the largest num-
Der of votes of any in the ten districts.
The district receiving that prize will be
entitled TO five prizes and the winner
may have choice of any of the entire
list of prizes
If the candidate is not already en-
tered i'm the race, clip one of the NOM
mating blanks from The Daily Herald,
fill it in with her name and start her
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-08
MAN UNDER THE BED
FRIGHTENS WOMAN
BURGLAR is CAPTURED AFTER
LONG CHASE
Owner of House Screams When She
Spies Feet of Suspected Rob-
ber, and Man Dashes
from House

Frank Meiner is held at the Uni
versity station on charge of burglary
He was arrested early yesterday
morning by Patrolman Hicock, after
being chased several blocks by G. Mum
roe.
Munroe heard screams while passing
the house of Mrs. M. A. Hunter, 4177
Woodlawn avenue. He stopped to in
vestigate and saw a man dash out OF
the house and down Woodlawn avenue
After catching his man and turning
him over to Patrolman Hicock, he went
back to the house to investigate. Mrs
Hunter said she was watering some
flowers in the garden and went into the
house to get a shawl. AS she entered
her room she saw man disappearing
under the bed. She Immediately be-
gan to scream. Meiner was so scared
he crawled out and dashed out of the
house.
Meiner said: Il was down and out
and haven't had a thing to eat for sew
eral days. l never did anything ike
this before. 1 hope they will let me
off easy"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-08
The Musical World
Nv GnneVra Lnhnstnne- Bishon.

MISS SUSAN BEATRICE COGS-
wi WELL, a new violinist has come
LII to Los Angeles to locate. Miss
Cogswell plays and teaches the Sevcik
method.
Miss Francis Davis will give her pu-
pills recital May 90 at Blanchard hall.
-
The Treble Clef club concert is post
poned indefinitely. The orchestral
music has been delayed in reaching
Los Angeles.
Miss Mary ODonoughue will give her
pupils recital June 13 at Blanchard
hall.
The orchestra concert given by the
First NJ. e. Sunday School orchestra,
Earl Bishop Valentine, director as
sisted by Miss Fannie Alma Marple,
contralto; Spencer Robinson, tenor; G..
Lee Miller, Violinist and concert mas
ter, on Sunday evening, April 26, Will
be repeated tonight at the First NJ. f..
church, corner Sixth and Hill streets.
In addition to the program rendered at
that time will be the complete rem
ditiOn of the comic opera, The Merry
Widow" by full orchestra. The or
chestra numbers forty, with an asso-
ciate membership of 149. 1t has been
organized eight years, under the lead
ership of Earl Bishop Valentine. The
concert given tonight Will be the sew
enteenth concert rendered by the or
chestra. The same assistance will ap-
pear tonight that appeared on April 26:
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-08

In another moment the sidewalk looked
like the inside of the San Francisco
mint. The young man slipped on the
peeling and fell to the sidewalk, while
one of the precious bags burst open
from top to bottom and discharged a
shower of scintillating newly-minted
$50 gold pieces at the feet of the as
tonished paSsersby.
With one hysterical cry the messen-
ger tried to gather them all in his
arms at once, endeaVored to cover them
with his body till he could get them
into his pockets, but they rolled away.
as $40 gold pieces WILL some to the
gutter, some beneath the grating in
front of the store and some, perhaps,
in the pockets of the more agile of the
spectators who quickly gathered about
the unfortunate bank runner.
He was, indeed, in sorry plight, for
he dared not leave the pile he had
gathered on the sidewalk to claim the
fleeting ones that rolled away. At this
parlous moment p. Z. Causey buyer
for the Jeffries market, rushed out
from the store, caught the situation at
a glance, rushed back again and up
stairs to his room and appeared mo-
ment later with a .3S-caliber revolver
in his hand.
Messenger Receivers Coins
With this weapon he stood off the
crowd. thus giving the messenger a
chance to recover the winged gold
pieces that were still in sight. When
they had been collected except four,
which could be seen down the grating,
a man who refused to give his name
stepped from the crowd and handed
the young man one of the gold pieces.
Then several others, actuated by a
pardonable honesty, came through and
disgorged. In this manner nearly all
the money was recovered.
The problem of recovering the gold
pieces that could be seen shining in
the rubbish through the grating, which
was not removable, was an easy task
for P. E. Causey. Lowering his re-
volver he procured a stick daubbed the
end of it with lard from a can standing
in the window and thrust it through
the grating. 1t came up with yellow
cartwheel sticking to the end.
In the same manner he fished out
$50, but late yesterday afternoon there
was still one of the twenties that
would not rise to the lard lure.
Cashier Wood of the American Ma
tional bank said: "It was simply one
of those unavoidable accidents and was
not Stones fault. We think we have
recovered all of the money"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-08
GLITTERING COINS OF
GOLD COVER STREET
BANK MESSENGER MEETS AN
ACCIDENT
Ten Thousand Dollars Rolls from
Sack When Man Slept on Banana
Peel and Falls to the
Pavement

An innocent banana peel lying in the
middle of the sidewalk in front of JEFF
fries Sanitary market, on East Second
street, yesterday noon, where 1t had
been carelessly tossed by someone
deeply absorbed in his own affairs, was
the cause Of it all.
Along came Bank Messenger Glenn
Stone of the American National bank.
Second and Broadway, with $4,000 in
$40 gold pieces-eighty-ni and one
half pounds of gold-in two canvas
bags, one of which he carried in each
hand. He was whistling the Merry
Widow" waltz and did not see the peel.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-08
EXCURSION TO HAWAII is
ABANDONED FOR THIS YEAR

All plans for an excursion to the Ha-
waiian islands under the auspices OF
the Los Angeles chamber of commerce
have been abandoned for this year.
Announcement to this effect was
made by Secretary Frank Virgins of
that organization yesterday.
1.-THE public did not take sufficient
interest in the scheme to warrant its
being undertaken" said Secretary
Virgins yesterday, (which l think is
especially unfortunate at this time.
THE idea was to visit the islands
when the fleet was there, following
them up on their cruise across the Pa
cific. The tourists might have visited
Pearl Harbor before its fortification
by the government, as we'll"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-08
WOMAN LOSES VALUABLE
JEWELS IN STRANGE MANNER r

Mrs. G.. w. st. Paree, who lives at
the Loomis apartments on Loomis
street, has reported to the police the
loss of valuable jewelry. This is the
second time within a week Mrs. Paree
has lost jewelry. The first loss con-
sisted of a pin set with thirteen dia-
monds, two rubies and a pearl. The
pin was missed at the postoffice after
Mrs. Paree had left the Hotel Hinman
building.
Wednesday she left her apartments
with a jeweled bracelet upon her wrist.
She did not miss the bracelet until she
reached the business district of the
city. She has asked the police to help
her to recover the gems, but can give
no clew as to how she lost them.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-08
BURGLARS ROB HOUSE
DURING OWNERS ABSENCE

The home of w. H. Huddleston, S11
West Sixth street was entered early
yesterday morning by a burglar. When
Mr.. Huddleston returned from work he
found the side window of his parlor
open. Upon investigating he found his
wardrobe had been pried open and the
burglar had stolen a coat and vest,
watch valued at $25 and 1925 in cash.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-08
POLICE LOOK FOR TWO
FUGITIVES FROM NORTH
Men Who Broke Jail in Modesto Are
Thought to Be in Los Angeles
and Description Is Sent
Local Department

The police of Los Angeles have been
notified to look for r, Laney and j. A.
Murch. The men broke from the coun-
ty Jail at Modesto May 4.
Laney was serving a term for forg-
cry and Murch for petty larceny.
Sheriff A. $. Dingley of Stanislaus
county has offered a reward of $25 for
their apprehension.
Murley is 6 feet tall, weighs $50
pounds and is about so years old.
Murch is feet inches tall of dark
complexion and is 26 years old.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-08
To End Opium License

LONDON, May 1.-THE house of
commons has adopted resolution
urging that steps be taken for the
speedy abolition of the system of
opium dens in crown colo
nies, particularly Hong Kong, the
Straits Settlements and Ceylon.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-08

| Mr.. Advertiser: If you are looking for an
exceptional opportunity to gain unusual
prominence for special articles, phone us
and we will come and explain. Home phone
Herald Sunset Press IL.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-08
Paso RobIes Hot sprinrs

On the Coast Line OF the Southern Pacific.
For comfort, rest. recreation and health, In
the midst of a pleasing landscape, in a cli-
matte equilibrium quite unrivaled. See any
Southern Pacific agent
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-08

TO THE BUSINESS MAN
Are you In our page where we run exclu-
sive "sds' in colors? Prices will be right.
Nothing like trying something new. Phone
Home Herald, Sunset Press IL.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-03-13
sEx dividend.
HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS.
Many Matters Considered at Meeting
at.School Yesterday.

A meeting Of the New Haven High
School Athletic Association was held
yesterday afternoon In the Boardman
Session Room. President Porter being
absent, Fred Grave, 'oS, presided,
The meeting was called to order by
Chairman Grave. The correspondence
consisted of letter from Douglass Orr,
secretary pro tenn of the interscholastic
football meeting at New Britain. to DR..
Gushing, telling that New Haven was
not voted into the league. Elections
for the assistant treasurers of the DIFF
ferent classes were then In order. Mes
singer, Bacon and Benton We're NOM
mated, Messenger declining. The result
Of ballot showed GA for Bacon AZ for
Benton Bacon was declared elected
Davis was then nominated for the class
Of 90. "A motion was made and second
ed that nominations be closed and Sec
rotary cast a unanimous ballot for Mr..
Davis. Passed Nominees from the class
of 1910, were Barlow, Styles and
Wynne. Styles declined. Result Of vote
Wynne. Barlow was declared elected
Pfaff was nominated from the class of
1911. As there were no other nominal
tons motion was made and seconded
that nominations be closed and the
secretary cast unanimous ballot for
Mr.. Pfaff, which was done. A motion
was made and seconded that nomina-
ton for football manager be in order.
Kennedy, Dustin, Bird and Chandler
were nominated. Bird and Chandler
declined. Kennedy got SO votes, Dustin
SS, AMI Kennedy were declared elected.
Capt. j. Burton then read off the
names eligible for n. II. hockey sticks.
They were Blakeslee, Grodske, SAN
ford Sargent, Alling, r. Burton, Dunn,
Franco and J. Burton Motion was
made and seconded that the above men
receive their n. II, hockey sticks and
| this was passed. The treasurers report,
| which has not yet been audited, show
ed a balance of $27s53. It was voted
that a tennis team be supported. The
motion was made that a manager bt
elected at special meeting Webb. Bar
low, Barnes and Styles were nominated
for assistant football manager. Webb
and Barlow were declared ineligible
The result of votes showed Styles with
As votes and Barnes 2s. Styles was de.
clared elected.
During the meeting Manager Ken
drick Bird of the High school basket.
ball team. spoke about organizing a
cheering section. Manager Chandler OF
the baseball team reported his pro-
gress, having subscriptions for the sup
port Of the baseball team In all the
rooms.
A special meeting will be held next
Wednesday for the election of class
baseball managers and a manager fol-
i the tennis team,
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-03-13
CIVIL SERVICE HEADQUARTERS,
City of New Haven.
New Haven March 3, 1908.
EXAMINATION FOR BRIDGE TEND
Frs

City of New Haven.
New Haven March 3, 1908.
EXAMINATION FOR BRIDGE TEND
Salary $500 Per Annum.
Notice is herby given OF COMPETE
tive examination to test the illness and
eligibility of candidates for above NAM
ed position, 10 be held Thursday, March
10. 1905. in the Aldermanic Chamber.
City Hall.
and will close not later than y p. IN.
/. Mental exanlination VIII include
the following subjects.
(a) Reading.
(b) Handwriting.
(c) Writing from memory the sub
stance of matter communicated orally.
Id Simple arithmetic.
(e) Local knowledge.
z. Technical knowledge. (Compris-
ing subjects pertaining to mechanical
and electrical duties in connection with
positlon).
3. Physical examination.
Candidates will be obliged 70 secure
a mark of 20 per eentum in Inc general
and technical subjects and also pass
medical examination to be declared
eligible for appointment.
Application blanks will be furnished
daily between IL and l p. m. texcept
Saturday,. at Headquarters, Room TO-
City Hall.
Applications correctly certified must
be flled with the secretary IN rersou
on or before Monday, March l6. 1908, at
'' frank S. ANDREW.
President.
JF. DONOVAN.
mil 81 Secretary.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-03-13
CITY NOTICES.

The Committee on Streets of the
BOARD of Aldermen will hold a public
hearing in Room lS, City Hall, Monday,
March 49, at o'clock p. m, for the
consideration of the following petit
tions.
crosswalk at east end of Ferry street
bridge
sion to build sidewalk door on st.
John street.
Petition of ]. P. Cline for sidewalk
door crosswaik on Ferry street
Petition of Alderman r. b. Healy for
orosswalk on East Pearl street and
Chapel street.
Petition of ]. E. Sunblade for cross
walks at Mansfield street and Tilton
street
Petition of George Lucas for opening
in sidewalk for cellar entrance at 56l
State street.
All persons interested in the forego-
ing are hereby notified to be present
and be heard thereon without further
notice.
Per order
CHARLES H. STANTON, Chairman
Attest:
MICHAEL A. MORAN. JR..
m13 81 Assistant City Clerk.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-03-13
FEDERAL AUTO LICENSE.
Columbia Professor Supports Bill BE
fore Judiciary Committee.

Washington, March 12.-Automobil-
lists from various parts of the country
appeared to-day before the house
committee on the judiciary in sup
port of a bill INTRODUCED by Represen-
tative Cocks of New York to provide
for federal registration and licensing
Of automobiles and motor driven We
hicles, which are now taxed severallv
by the various states in which they
are owned or through which they
pass The chief argument in support
of the constitutionality of the bin was
made by Prof. Charles Thaddeus Ter
ry of New York. professor of law in
Columbia university. general counsel
to the National Association of Auto
mobile Manufacturers and chairman
of the executive board Of the Amer
lean Automobile association.