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The Washington times., 1908-10-25
SPEED OF FLIGHT OF PIGEON

OF game birds the most gregarious
and most beautiful passenger pigeon,
now unhapp.ly practically extinct is
OF was doubtless the most rapid of con-
tinuOus flyers. vet 10 a total length of
about sixteen and one-f0uTth inches,
- wings length is about seven and
eigni-tenths inches. proportion ie4s
favorable for speed than with certain
less rapid species of It's family. Hheir
sustained speed certainly exceeded a
mile a minute, and some authorities
have estimated il as high as 120 miles
per hour TIE fact is often quoted, That
lie Wild rice az the Carolines was some
tines found in the stomachs of birds
shot in GSnada shows bptn marvellous
speed and endaTancs.-Outins-
The Washington times., 1908-10-25
THE FAMILY TOOTHBRUSH.

Country people, as a rule, always try
to make the teacher feel that she f.
lone Of the family" and all that they
nossess is for her use and pleasure.
One Monday morning, upon returning
To her boarding place after visit home
over Sunday, she discovered. TO her an
novancs that she had left ner tooth
brush al home. and the nearest store
was Eve miles away. When she eX-
dressed her annoyance at the fact the
lady Of the house replied
WAL. now. that's TOO bad: We might
"a lent sc 0urn. but Sary's gone visitin'
for a week and tux it with her. DO
hemian Magazine
The Washington times., 1908-10-25
yellow Flaq a Wonder.

IF you fly a yellow flag over center
,f population YOU can turn IL into
te-ert II you dy Red Cross flag you
an rarn q desert into a center 81
% pulation.
You can forbid any ship TO enter
any port in the world. If you think II
necessary To any operation YOU can
stop a 29,o0o-ton liner with mails ia
nid-ocean tin the operation is con-
cuded
You can tie up the trafnc Of port
The Washington times., 1908-10-25
The Douglas Ticket

The Stephen A. Douglas ticket made
no other announcement than tbs
names OF the candidates and the cleo
tors; not even the name OF the party
for which they were standard bear
ers. The ticket read as follows:
For President: S. A. Douglas.
OF Illinois.
For Vice President: H. v Johnson,
of Georgia
Electoral tieket-George Blow. Nor
folk City; II. I. Hopkins, Petersburg;
Jonathan B. stovan. Halifax; James
Garland Lynchburg; Benjamin Ran
dolph. AIbemarle; James H Cox
Chesterfield: J. B. AilwOrth, Acccmac'
G. II c. Rowe. Spottsylvania: GeoTgs
w. Brent. Alexandria: Israel Robin
son. Berkeley. J. \. Liggett. Rocking
ham: d. H. Hoge, Montgomery;
George w. Hopkins. washington; c.
J. Stuart. Doddridge; W. G. Brown.
Preston.
The third ticket was announced az
the Union Electoral ticket for the
state Of Virginia, on which the nom
inee for President was John Bell. OF
Tennessee. and Edward Everett, Of
Massachusetts. for the Vice Presi-
deucy Beneath this was the follow
ing list Of electors.
L. II. Chandler. Norfolk City; Trav-
is II. Epes. Nottoway; Thomas Bruce.
HaHfgx. John 7. Thornton. Prince
Edvard: James F. Johnson, Bedford;
RIarmadgke Johnson, Richmond:
Lemuel j. Bowden. Williamsburg;
Joseph Christian. MiddleseX; B. II.
shackIeford Fauquier; Andrew E.
Kennedy, jefferson; Francis T. Ander-
son. Rockbridge, w. r. Staples, Mont
gonlery: Walter Preston. Washington:
J. jackson, jr., Wood; A. B. Caid-
well. Ohio.
The Washington times., 1908-10-25
/VorE0 81 II
Tzzacr10n CIEZcYxzo

court was ara old-ume friend of this
WashingtouiaH, and 50 the latter was
present when may OF the old and
dusty papers were moved out of the
attic, Among theT were few Of
The Washington times., 1908-10-25
A Brief Platform.

on the top cf the Breckenridge tie
llet was the announcement that IL was
me strsight Democratic ticket and
The Washington times., 1908-10-25

without H. tice. You can order streets
of houses 40 be puueu down OF burnt
up. and YOU can count on the warm CO.
operation of tie nearest troops To zee
your prescription properly carried out.
we poor patients do not even dispute
doctors order~ snless we are Tighten
sd Of upset by "a long continuance OF
epidemic diseases. In that case. IL We
are uncivitized. We say YOU have poison
ed the drinking water for your own
purposes, and We turn YOU out and
throw stones at son. IL we are civil
hzed we do something else, but civil
lz.d people can throw stones. TOO.
=. -
Open &c Attacks.
You have been. and always viii be.
exposed 10 the attacks of those persons
The Washington times., 1908-10-25
Tickets Actually Voted.

While there may be plenty of bal
lots OF early elections among the old
papers I'm many families-unvoted
tickets that the head of the family
put into his pocket-but It Is given TO
few to possess aged ballots that were
actually voted, on which the name
has almost disappeared by the yellow
OF the aging paper and the corroding
OF the ink.
1t was the good fortune OF one
The Washington times., 1908-10-25

.-ashingtouian To be in Lexington.
-a., when The old courthouse, which
had stood there Tor many years. was
urn down 10 make room for a more
modern structure The clerk OF the
The Washington times., 1908-10-25

- UGH are the systems that prevail
in the year 1903. but how differ
4 ent It was forty-eight years ago!
Then the Australian ballot was a
thing unheard OF. and anyone suggest
ing a voting machine would have been
adjudged a nj candidate for lunatic
asylum without the formality OF a
hearing before a Iunacy commission.
In 1860 when Abraham Lincoln. of
Springfield, III, was first elected 10
the Presidency. the voting tickets were
about the size or half a sheet OF writ
ing paper, and on II were printed the
names OF the candidate fer President
and Vice President Right underneath
were the names OF the electors. In d
foOt-nOte at the bottom OF the ballot
was the only instruction, and Il con
sisted of a line telling the voter 10
Wv rite your name on the back 10 vote
this ticket"
Representatives or the various par
ties having tickets IN the field stayed
al The polls ali day with pocket fun
OF hls paFtys tickets. and each voter
as he arrived. received one for each
party III This way no one would know
how he voted, and the principle OF
free and secret ballot was conserved
The voter then entered what might
pass for a booth. and there he wrote
his name on the back OF the ticket he
wished 20 vote Next the ticket was
carefully folded ana dropped into the
silk OF a rudely constructed, sealed
box. ana the custodian OF the same
announced IN stentorian tones; Voted!
The Washington times., 1908-10-25
LIFE.

4 little squirm.
a little squat
little school,
A listIe ball,
little girl.
lit lie call.
little love,
md, IN the fall,
little church,
ice, happy brawl;
ore squall. more ball.
ore call. more fail.
Then silence and
The pail That's all.
Houston Pc
The Washington times., 1908-10-25

Of a lever registers the vote
and returns the machine in
position for the next voter.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-02-24
$1O0 REWARD, 800

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages. and
that is catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure
is the only positive cure now known to
the medical fraternity. Catarrh being
a constitutional disease, requires a
c Institutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally. acting direct
ly upon the blood and mucous surfaces
of the system, thereby destroying the
foundation Of the disease, and giving
the patient strength by building up
the constitution and assisting nature
in doing it's work. The prOprietOrs
have SO much faith in it's curative
powers that they offer One Hundred
Dollars for any case that it fails to
cure. Send fer testimonials. Address,
F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo. o. Sold by
all druggists, 75c. Take Halls Family
Pills for constipation.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-02-24
POLICE Fooled THE PLAN
Of the Members of the Black Cross
Society to Have Another Royal
Funeral in Portugal

Lisbon. Feb. 24.-The Lisbon secret
police have seized papers disclosing
that another regicide plot is in process
Of incubation.
The conspiracy is attributed TO the
so-c;llled BLACK Cross Society" u rev.
dictionary organization, including the
members Of the aristOcracy and men
high in official posts
Many arrests are being made and
extraordinary precautions are being
taken to test the loyalty OF every one
near the king.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-02-24
WILL NOT REDUCE
WAGES OF WORKMEN
Such is the Assurance Given by the
New York Central and Other
Great Lines

New York. Feb. 24.-As the result Of
IL meeting here TO consider reports that
a general cut in wages is threatened
among railroad employees, the MEM
bers OF the committee Of nineteen,
representing tn" various railway
brotherhoods, are greatly encouraged
When they leave here. they expect to
bear assurances to the members of
the various unions that. on the great
majority Of railroads at least no re-
auctions are 10 be feared. In addition,
declaration WAS made to the committee
by President Newman, Of the New
York Central. that no reductions are
contemplated by that system. 1t is
intimated that assurances have been
made to the committee by the heads
of other Eastern roads that similar
policy will obtain.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-02-24
FLORIDA GlRLSAI RRENAU

Gainesville. Ga, Feb. 22.-Miss Min
ME Stovall, of Ocala has been i'll with
grip for the past few days.
The Phi Mu Gamma Society gave
Miss Ida Kohn "a hose shower on Fri
day night. Miss Kohn left the fol-
lowing day for her home in Orange
burg, S. c.. where she will be married
in April to Mr.. Simon Brown, of New
York. Hearts and Flowers" was play
ed on the violin by Miss Annie Smith
of Beaumont. Texas, accompanied on
the piano by Miss Minnie Stovall, of
Ocala, Fla. Saturday MI. Brown ten
dered the Phi Mu Gamma Society a
siX-cOurse luncheon at Smiths. The
Florida girls present We're: Misses Leila
McFarlen and Buena Crawford, of
Quincy: Misses Alta Pearson, Minnie
Stovall and Mabel Knight, OF Ocala.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-02-24
PUT THEM IN PRISON
Governor Hughes Says Filming the
Trust Msanstes is Equivalent TO
Filming the Common People

Of New York addressed the Union
League Clubs meeting to commemorate
WashingtOn's birthday Saturday. He
declared himself in favor of "a govern
mental policy that would prevent dis
eliminating rates and allowances,
which preclude equal access to the
markets for all industries and against
the misuse of large aggrcgations Of
capital in unfair competition. He de-
clares fines upon corporations, partic-
ularly large corporations with monop-
olistic powers. TO be unjust, because
they are easily transferred upon the
public or uron the stock holders.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-02-24
SOMEWHAT OF A SENSATION
Caused by a Verdict for Damages il
Favor Of an Ex-Convict

Rome, Ga. Feb. 24.-R. A. Keith, an
eX-cOnvict, who served sentence for
murder, obtained verdict Of $4,000
damages in the Walker superior court
Saturday against the Durham Iron Co,
for alleged mistrcatment while work.
ing in the cOmpany's camp near Laf-
ayette, Ga. Keith was leased to the
defendant company by the state peni-
Tertiary and State Warden Goode tes-
titled that in addition to pay from the
state he received a salary from the con-
vict lessees. The verdict caused 4
sensation.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-02-24
HAM

had melancholy, probably caused By
an inactive ! -er. A bad liver makes
one cross and irritable, causes mental
and physical depression and may re-
suit disastrously.
Billiards. Herbine is acknowledged
to be the perfect liver regulator If
you're blue and out Of sorts, get q bot
tie today. A positive cure for bilious
headache, constipation. chills and fe-
yer and all liver complaints. Sold by
the Anti Monopoly Drug Store.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-02-24
WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY
SOUTH OF THE EQUATOR
Peruvians Honor the Memory of tine
Nan Who Made Their In
dependence Possible

Call0a, Peru, Feb. ga maEnifi-
ment banquet was rendered officers Of
the American battleship fleet here Sat
urday night by President Pardo in hon
or OF Washington's birthday. Much
warmth and enthusiasm was dis play-
ed. The president made an eloquent
speech. eulogizing the fleet and the
ability of its navigating officers, to
which Rear Admiral Thomas respond
ed in behalf of Rear Admiral Evans.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-02-24
WOEN OUT

That's the way you feel about the
lungs when you have had q hacking
cough. Its fooliShness to let it go on
and trust TO luck to get over it when
Billiards. HorehOund Syrup will stop
the cough and cure the lungs. Price.
% and 80 cents and 81 per bottle. Sold
by the Anti Monopoly Drugstore
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-02-24
BECOMES
A SHIP OWNER

Frank Fell. who recently purchased
the schooner Traveller from p. w Nc
Adam Of P;Inta Gorda, has resod her
20 Herbert l.. Anderson. Of OCala. Mr..
Anderson will use the Traveller to car
~ naval stores products from his big
turpentine farm in Snanish Honduras.
1t is very probable the shipments will
be brought To this pprt.-TamIa Times
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-02-24
Special Announcement Regarding the
National Pure r-ocd and Drug Law

We are pleased to announce that
FOley'S Honey and Tar for coughs,
colds and lung troubles is not affected
by the national pure food and drug
law, as it contains no Opiates or other
harmful drugs. and we recommend it
as a safe remedy for children and
adults. Sold by all Dealers
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-02-24
For County Judge

To the Democratic Electors of Marion
County, Florida:
Believing that my record in the adj
mnistration Of the duties Of the above
office has met with the approval and
will receive the endorsement OF the
democratic electors of Marion county,
announce that 1 am a candidate for
reelection as county judge, and re-
spectfully solicit your support in the
coming primary Respectfully,
Joseph Bell.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-02-24
Superintendent of Public instruction

To the Voters Of Marion County:
| hereby announce my candidacy for
the office of superintendent of public
instruction in the coming democratic
primary. and respectfully solicit your
support have been engaged in school
work in this county for the greater
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-02-24

arefully studied the conditions and
needs of our present school system
Sincerely yours,
Richard w. Erwin.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-02-24
For the LEGISLATURE

To the Voters Of Marion County:
At the request of a number of citi-
Gems Of Marion county, 1 have decided
TO make the race for representative,
and solicit the support Of the voters
i nthe primaries May 18th, 1908.
w. ID. earn.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-02-24
ANNOUNCEMENTS
For Sheriff

| am candidate for sheriff of
Marion county subject to the ratifi-
cation of the Democratic primary,
which will be held May 10Th, 1908.
Your votes are earnestly solicited,
and if | am elected | will perform
the duties of the office faithfully.
Very respectfully yours.
John l.. Edwards.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-02-24
ROOMS FOR housEkEEPiNe

Parties desiring unfurnished. rooms
for Housekeeping can secure them on
the third floor Of the Star building.
Apply at the Star office or to Mrs. Z.
Van Hood. go, =,
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-02-24

To the Democratic Voters of Marion
County:
1 hereby ANNOUNCE that l will be a
candidate for the office of sheriff Of
Marion county, in the coming DEM
ocratic primary of 1908. and respect
fully solicit the support Of the people
Of Marion county. If l am elected to
this office 1 pledge an honest and ir
partial administration of the duties OF
said office. Respectfully,
John p Galloway.
l hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the offcG OF sheriff of Mar
ion county, Florida. subject to the
coming democratic primary. and
promise if elected. an honest and i'm
partial administration Of said office.
J. L. Smoak.
l announce my candidacy for sheriff
Of Marion county, subject to the rules
and regulations prescribed for the
democratic primaries. 1 respectfully
solicit the hearty support Of the DEM
Ocratic voters of Marion.
G.. Z. Miller,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1908-11-11
Real Estate Transfers.

Mrs. w. E. Madison to William
Ruff, lot 6. block l. Greene &
Maddison's subdivision ........S $50
William II. ShcaIman to William
Ruff, block II. etc. Seniors five
acre plat Observation-Disclosures. 900
J, a. Frltsch ct al, 10 Robert How
ard, lot G. block II. tlvc-acre plat
Robert Howard to Thomas Alston,
lot 6. block II. flve-acre plat A.. $50
John c. Sh!rk ct al TO Nancy \.
Leatherwood, part OF lot .. block
81, plat + OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 1880
A. Samuelson TO John p, Sorenson.
land In section SO, township .
south. range ] west .,s,.,.,...... !
NJ. K, Rasmussen TO Enos n. jack
lin. land in section 30, township
! south. range ! east ,...,,...,.,. 5000
Gerard Hicks to Andrew n. Hum
phries, part lot l, block s. plat
II. S. Stowe to Jessie. G.. Smith,
part lot 2, block 90, plat D 49,. 1000
X, N. Larson to Bessie Francon.
south, range / west .......... 600
John A. Williams to Mary Stolzcn-
berger. part lot !, block 81, plat
c. L. Sorenson to James II. Day,
lot Q. etc, block ~. Sandy sta
Rebecca w. Brown to Prudence
Brown, lots 2G and 81. block l. La
C. c. Young to John R. Frame. lot
10, block 20, five acre plat A a.. 10
L. l.. Spalding TO II. S. Stowe. part
lot g. block 93 plat - ............ 3,10C
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1908-11-11
TUESDAY IS ANOTHER
VERY PLEASANT DAY
However, the Temperature Is
Apparently Preparing for
a Drop.
TUESDAY TEMPERATURES.
D.: Wednesday, fair

Although Tuesday was very pleasant
day, there was another slight fail In the
tcmperatur However. according To the
official report the temper 3tuTe was eN-
actly normal. For the last couple OF
weeks II has been from two 10 four de-
grees above normal,
High haronletric pressure prevailed
slopes OF the Rockies. The air pressure
throughout the remainder Of the country.
ercept over New England and the South
Atlantic states, was below normal The
northwestern high pressure was attended
by cool e3ther, a temperature OF 10 de-
grces being reported from northern Mon
tana. During the past twenty-four hours
light snow fell over portions Of Montana,
North Dakota. Minnesota and Wisconsin.
and light rain In the lower Missouri and
middle Mississippi and Ohio valleys.
Fair weather. with no decided change
in temperature. will continue In this To-
calty Wednesday. attending the east
ward movement OF she northwestern high
pressure.
Today's meteorological record at the
local station of the United States weather
bureau for the twenty-four hours ending
at 6 p. m. was as follows;
Temporal ture at .. M, iS
Maximum temperature, 81.
Minimum temperature, 81.
Mean temperature. A. which Is normal
Total excess of temperature since the
first OF the month, 26 degrees.
Accumulated deficiency OF temperature
since January l. 513 degrees.
Total precipitation since the first OF the
month. nothing, which Is 81 Of an inch
below normal.
Accumulated excess since January
J. 4.65 inches.
Relative humidity at p. m, SO per
cent
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1908-11-11
Colds and croup In children-

"My little girl is subject to colds, -
says Mrs. VIM. II. Serig, No. Al Fifth
ST.. Wheeling, w. Va. "Last winter
she had severe spell and terrible
cough, but cured her with Chamber
lain 3 Cough Remedy without the aid Of
doctor. and my little boy has been
prevented many times from having the
Group by the timely use Of this syrup.
AS soon as he shows any signs of Group
1 give him Chamberlain s Cough Rem
edy for three or four days, which pre-.
vents the attack This remedy is fol-
sale by ull druggists.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1908-11-11
TAFT AND HITCHCOCK
HOLDING CONFERENCE

HOT SPRINGS. Va, Nov. 1O-Frank
II. Hitchcock. chairman OF the Repub
lican national committee, reached here
today for conference with President
elect Taft.
To the Associated Press Mr.. Hitchcock
said he had come here for the purpose
of going over i number OF features OF
the campaign with Mr.. Taft. Just look
ing backward a bit" he added
postmaster general In the Taft cabinet?"
he was asked,
THAT matter has not been broache0
nor considered in any way" was the
smiling reply.
The national chairman intimates that he
may possibly take a trip abroad for
vacation.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1908-11-11
NORTHERN PACIFIC WILL,
PAY DIVIDEND NOV. 10

ST. PAUL. Mimi. Nov. 1O.-woy5 has
reached the Northern Pacific directory,
that the extra dividend of si1.os which
WAS recently declared by the Northwest
ern Improvement company for the benc-
ht or the Northern Pacific stockholders
VIII be paid on December 3. The amount
constitutes b.29 per cont dividend on
the stock OF the Northern Investment
company, which amounts 20 s2,7T5. 600.
ana is 10 be paid 30 all Northern Pacific,
1908. A.
me Improvement company WIS formed
snortlE after the roorga nization OF the
Northern Pacific In 1891, for the pur-
pose or looking after the land. lumber
and coal interests OF the Northern Pa
enc. The immense surplus which il has
accumulated and which enables IL to
pay dividend or S17.5i3 900 To the hold
ers OF $l55,000000 worth OF Northern Pa
cliic common stock is due largely TO tho
northwest. from which the compa,y has
derived large profits.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1908-11-11
EARTHQUAKE IN DEATH VALLEY

three weeks past there have been one
or two tremblers daily. They have all
been light with the exception of that
which upheaved the district Wednes-
day.
The dismal crags of the Funeral
range seemed TO fairly totter when the
severe shock came last week Miners
were tossed from their hunks, camp
equipment was scattered about. horses
and mules stampeded, and immense
boulders were thrown down.
At daybreak the miners commenced
to leave
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1908-11-11

SAN BERNARDINO, Cal, Nov. 10
Death Valley and the surrounding coun-
try are in the throes of n series of
earthquakes which began three weeks
Cured last Wednesday morning before
daylight, carrying CONSERVATION among
the mining camps and resulting in many
miners and prospectors fleeing from the
district.
Samuel Lawrence, one Of the first
miners TO reach here with details of
the earthquakes. said Tuesday that for
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1908-11-11
PERTINENT QUESTION
BEING PUT TO JURORS

LA PORTE. Ind. Nov. 1o.--"If Ii
should be shown by the evidence that
Mrs. Guinness had been guilty of nuner-
Gus etrocious crimes, would THAT lnfiu-
ence you in any way In reaching a deci-
sion upon the evidence introduced for and
against the defendant. would You
~. the se'ne consideration to the case
as you would were Mrs. Guinness a good
and pure woman"
This was one OF the new questions in
terjected today by Prosecutor Smith in
the examination Of jurymen TO try Ray
: amp ere for the murder OF Mrs Gun
ness and her three children. Both Prose
'utor Smith and Attorney Worden ex-
pect that a Jury will be obtained before
evening