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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-15
YARD-CONDUCTOR ALLEGED
THIEF.
Harry Marshall Placed Under Arrest
at Byrd Street station Last
Night.

Harry Marshall. yard conductor az
the Byrd Street Station. was arrest
ed early last night while in the act.
10 is alleged. OF stealing a quantity
of shoes from cases in the freight
depot He was seen by Special Of
licer Perkins. who made the arrest
and turned his man over 20 Police
man Atkinson.
Marshall is twenty-siN years old.
and hales from Manchester. The
evidence seems 70 be against him
as FIVE pair shoes and two pair rub
bcrs were found I'm his possession.
He took his arrest calmly. and had
little 90 say
Does this indicate that ali white
men steal shoes when they get q
chance or that only a few of them
are guilty of these criminal indiscre-
tons? We have our opinion. but
ask that the same tape line be used
in measuring the ohicken-stealing Ne
gro that is employed i'm getting the
dimensions of the shoe-stealiug white
man. Further comment is unneces-
sary
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-15
Strenuous, Indeed.

Great Caesar. mani" gasped the
corpulent individual in the Turkish
bath parlors. You are nearly rub
bling the skin on of me. | don't be-
heve you ever had any experience as
a rubber"
Yes, l have, sir" FASTENED the new
employe. Il used to work in a livery
stable and rub down horses. Chicago
Daily News.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-15
w eak Man
/ eceipt rec.

Any man who suffers with nervous
debility, loss OF natural power. weak
back, failing memory or deficient
manhood. brought on by excuses,
dissipation. unnatural drains or the
tollies OF youth. may cure himself .
bone with a simple prescription that
will gladly send free. In a plain
sealed envelope. TO any man who will
write for II. A r Robinson, 3S9s
Luck Building, Detroit. Michigan.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-15

People who are well on in years
have the experience and young folks
have the foolishness To get rid of
the latter in early life and get more
of the former al the same time means
prosperity and money for the young
folks who have the wisdom TO 10 il.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-15

Few young folks strike out in new
avenues and indulge in new ventures
They all want 10 follow the crowd.
not realizing that TO do this is TO
keep both their income and prospects
down TO the level of the average man
ia that same crowd.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-15

First Sufferer-And to think that
when We were boys we wanted 10 go
TO sea
Second Suferer-For goodness sake
don't bring up childish memories now.
First sufferer amt got anything
else 10 bring up.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-15

Colored folks do themselves about
as much injury as some white folks
do to them. but they don't seem 90
know IL.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-15

Good-time folks are running their
own prospects and those of their on
spring II wont pay. except 10 the
fellow who is making money by your
gooi-time notions and expenditures
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-15
A GASP IN POINT.

Labor Commissioner James 3. Do
herty saw nj while in Michigan re-
Gently TO speak Of the chicken-steal-
ing Negro. and we are now interest
ed to know what ne thinks of the
shoe-stealing white man Here is
a clipping from the Richmond. Va,
Times-Dispatch OF August i3. 1908.
heading and all;
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-15

A thing OF beauty IS a joy
Forever. hut warning
I would sound don't go 20 see
Her early in the morning
Detroit Free Press.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-15
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT AND HIS
SUBORDINATES.

That affairs are not altogether har
monious at Oyster Bay. n. Y, where
President Roosevelt now resides is
evident. If we are TO Judge by the
following telegraphic report:
Oyster Bay, y. Y, Aug (Which
or the dismissal from the West Point
Military Academy Of the eight cadets
who had been found guilty OF hazing
is TO be made permanent or the young
men reinstated through congressional
action or executive clemency, is stil
undetermined. The attitude of the
government is set forth In an official
statement issued to-day by President
Roosevelt, through Rudolph Foster.
who is the acting private secretary to
the President in the absence OF Sec
rotary Loeb, now on his vacation.
The President characterizes as err
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-15
The Purposeless Man.

4 man without a purpose in life is
like a dog with no tail TO wag-Phila-
delphia Record.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-15

naval forces, or in the militia. when
in actual service in time of war or
public danger: nor shall any person
be subject for the same offence to
be twice put in jeopardy of life or
limb: nor shall be compelled in any
criminal case TO be a witness against
himself. nor be deprived of life, IL
berty OF property without due pro-
cess OF law"
The Articles of War provide for
the trial Of soldiers alleged to be
guilty of criminal offences. by court
martial Article VI. reads:
I'm all criminal prosecutions. the
accused shall enjoy the right TO
speedy and public trial. by an i'm
partial jury of the state and district
wherein the crime was committed.
which district shall have been pre-
viOusly ascertained by law. and to
be informed OF the nature and cause
of the accusation; TO be confronted
with witnesses against him.
The Texans carried out this pro
vision and declared that there was
not sufficient evidence on which to
even indict the accused soldiers.
President Roosevelt and the War
Department made strenuous efforts
20 have the colored soldiers testify
against themselves. They went so
far as to threaten them with punish
ment should they fail so to do. In
the face OF the specific provisions Of
the Constitution. President Roose-
velt's cablegram to Secretary Taft
refusing to hold up the order dis
missing the Companies b. c and d
of the Twenty-hfth Infantry from
the service will be interesting Here
is the cablegram sent from Ponce.
November 21. 1906:
"Cablegram received. Discharge
is not TO be suspended unless there
are new facts Of such importance as
10 warrant your cabling me. 7 care
nothing whatever for the yelling eth
er of the politicians or the sentimen-
talists. The onense was heinous
and the punishment I inflicted I i'm
posed after due deliberation All I
shall pay heed 20 is the presentation
of facts showing the official report
10 be I'm whole or i'm part untrue. ex-
culpating some individual man. II
any such facts shall later appear
can act as may be deemed desirable.
but nothing has been brought before
me TO warrant the suspension OF the
order. I direct that IL be executed.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT"
The ofense was heinous." he
says. "and the punishment I imposed
inflicted after due elaboration. d"
This then is a most autocratic de
claration and II would seem that IL
would have been more in place in
the realms of the Car than in the
confines OF the United States. The
fact that he took this action after
due deliberation makes the offense
against the Constitution and laws OF
the United States all the more IA
grant.
IL is no surprise then that the
New York Sun has repeatedly de-
clared that former Presidents nave
been presented TO the Congress for
Impeachment for much less offences
than those charged up 10 the dis
tinguished occupant OF the White
House. That Mr.. Taft and his
friends need make explanations is
evident. There is rumbling In the
land and surprises may be in store
not only for Mr.. Roosevelt. but for
Hon. William II. Taft. who must
bear the brunt OF the approaching
conflict and suffer for President Roose
velt's shortcomings at the polls
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-15
The Great Healer.

Time. the common physician. viii
heal thee.-Phillscus.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-15

business before pleasure should be
your maxim. even though most Of us
like pleasure before business.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-15

Washington. Aug. Cen. Hen
y c. Corbin. retired. to-day made
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-15
SATURDAY

Entered 1t the Po-t once at Richmond. Va
a. cond elias matter.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-15

POSTAGE STAMPS or A HIGHER DRNONISA
ueN THAN TWO CENTS NOT RECEIVED
OS SUBSCRIPTIONS.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-04-08
HEROD HAPPENINGS.
News of the Week Photographed Ior
News Readers.


The marriage of Col. j. W. Harris
and Miss Juliette Bussey will occur
Wednesday evening in Cuthbert. Col
Harris is a former Herod boy who Is
now a prominent member of the
Cuthbert bar, and Miss Bussey is d
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. j. b. BUS
sew. and a social favorite. Mr.. y.
M Harris, Miss Yetta Harris ana QUIZ
or relatives will attend from mere.
Judge and Mrs. ]. P. Hanna spent
Sunday at Doverel, where they hearo
Rev. Hawkes. preach an eloquent ser
mon and Rev. Hargrove sing one OF
his lovely solos at the morhlns eei
vice. In the afternoon they hea[u
Rev. Brewton. They were among inc
Guests who were entertained by Hon
and Mrs. w. S. Thornton.
The Herod and Sasser schools mad
a picnic at Brantley's bridge Weu1es-
dav. All report a delightful day
Several besides the school went from
here. All of the Herod stock were
ca busy planting the feecy stapie
that the dHhl6 lO"NC
de conveyance.
counle of our social favorites
s,inned off to Cordray by themselves
ca as to crow to us about their nhe
fish. but we did the Growing, as they
got none.
The early bird catches the worm
and the early cotton catches the cola.
Respectfully referred to }. Plerpoht
Hanna and J. Hartman Br1m.
Judge A. w. English returned
from Macon county last week, prlng--
ing his mother with him to spend
several days here.
In the near future there Will be a
demonstration of woodworking on tne
streets of Herod that promises 10 De
very interesting.
Miss Alma McLain, who returned
home Thursday, to the dellgnt OF her
friends, received many social hohorS
while she was visiting in south GeoI-
gia.
Judge and Mrs. Allen English en-
tertained several guests at deIclous
guinea" dinner the first of the week
Mr.. Charlie Weaver of Morgan and
Miss Beulah Lee of Doverel were
among our recent visitors here.
The nimrods still furnish us fsh.
We have a clever, energetic and sue
cessful set of them here.
Mr.. George Roberts was among
the out-of-town boys who visited the
Herod bellies Sunday.
Capt. D. J. Dennis and Mr.. and
Mrs. C. M. Harris visited Albany last
week.
Mr.. Bob Lee Arthur of Shellman
was over to see Herod friends last
week.
A case of smallpox is reported on
the farm of Mr.. ]. H. Bellf1ower.
We regret that little Marie Edith
Coker has the whooping cough.
The friends of Mrs. Lash regret
that she is on the sick list.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-04-08
MEETINGS DRAW HUNDREDS
GREAT INTEREST IN THE REVIV-
AL NOW IN PROGRESS.
Rev. Christians FOrcefuI Sermons
Stir the Congregations. Prof.
NGIam'S SinUin0 a Eeoture

Rev. Christians Forceful Sermons
Stir the Congregations. Prof.
NIilam's Singing a Feature.
The meetings at the Methodist
church continue to grow in interest.
Large crowds are attending each SER
vice.
The church was full Sunday morn
ing, and overfowed Sunday night,
many people remaining outside.
Rev. 7. NJ. Christian of Quitman,
who is leading the revival, is a
preacher of unusual power, and his
eXpositions of scripture are clear and
fOrceful.
Prof. D. W. Milan of Chicago, who
has charge of the music, is one of
the sweetest singers in the church.
His solos stir the great congrega-
lions, and the splendid singing of his
choir of thirty voices is delightful
feature of the services.
4 Rev. o. B. Chester stated Sunday
morning that the town seems to be
on the eve of a phenomenal revival.
The song services begin at $50 a.
m. and 1880 p. m. The men are hav-
ing prayer meetings in the Presby-
terian church at O'Clock each af-
ternoon. and there are three ladies
prayer meetings each afternoon at
homes in different sections of the
city
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-04-08

by Basey Tracey, a farmer, shatter-
ing a wheel and killing two horses.
The bolt glanced to the leather reins,
dividing into two parts and following
the reins to the horses heads. Mr..
Tracey was shocked, but not serl-
ously injured.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-04-08
WANT TURNER ARRESTED.
Reward Offered by Governor for
Young Man Who Slew Jim Casey.

Governor Smith has offered re-
ward of 500 for the capture of A.
w. Turner, Jr., the young white man
who slew Jim Casey, a well known
negro of Calhoun county, on a Sun
ternoon about Christmas.
Casey, it will be remembered, was
shot with a sun while untieing his
mule to leave Turner's farm, where
he was visiting.
Young Turner, who is prominently
connected, disappeared soon after the
killing. and is still at large.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-04-08
FOR SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS.
The Names of Messrs. Lowrey, Mel
ton and Alexander Announced.


In the advertising columns of The
News today appears the announce
ment of, Messrs. j. w. F. Lowrey,
B. F. Melton and w. L. Alexander
for the three places on the board of
public school commissioners that are
to be filled at the next city election.
The terms of Commissioners Geo.
M. Roberts, l.. Lamar and j. R. Irwin
will expire.
Mr.. Lowrey is a well known mer-
chant and business man, and served
the city several terms as mayor; Mr..
Mr.. Melton is a prosperous farmer,
and has served on the school board
several years, retiring in 1905, and
Mr.. Alexander is the popular assist
ant postmaster.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-04-08
DEATH OF A BABE.
Seven-Nonths-OId Child of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. G. Garner.

The seven-months-old baby boy of
Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. Garner died Fri
day afternoon after an illness of only
a few days. The interment occurred
in Cedar Hill cemetery Saturday af-.
ternoon, after funeral services at the
home, conducted by Rev. N. B. O'Kel-
ley.
The bereaved parents have the
sympathy of the entire. community in
their sorrow.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-04-08
LIGHTNING STRUCK BUGGY

Farmer Narrowly Escaped Death.
Two Horses Were Killed.
Over in Lee county Monday morn
ing lightning struck a buggy driven
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-04-08
TAX COLLECTORS RACE WAS CLOSE
r w Gunnes Won Over A. L. McLendon by the Nar
row, Margin OF Ten Votes. Irwin Named for Senator

county primary Friday off quietly although there
the state senate
and tax collector offices for which there opposing
W. Thornton who prOpoS
it's adjustment of the people, by
majority o $50 votes.
A McLendOn,
G. that the result
the consolidation Saturday
verdict still in doubt and it
had by two votes The consolda
% however changed a majority of for Mr. Gunnes
There pOed the primary and the table Wch o
received by each candidate at the var
nsnr
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-02-01
Makes Splendid RECORD.

Kenneth Edward Mo;cript. son Of
Edward NJ Moscript, OF this city, will
arrive home within the next few weeks.
having completed his term of enlist
ment in the United States navy on
January a. after four years Of service
on Uncle Sam S fighting vessels.
Young Moscript enlisted January IL.
1894, and was assigned TO a training
ship at Mare Island for six months.
after which he wes started on cruise
to the Philippines on the Mohican. At
Honolulu he was transferred to the
NeH York. the flagship of the Pacific
fleet under Admiral Goodrich. The
first stopping place was at Dutch Har-
Dor at the mouth of Behring sea. On
this cruise the fleet crossed the ls0th
meridian on Tuesday. and there was in
consequence. no Wednesday in that
week While on the way back the
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-02-01
COFFIN WAS A BACK NUMBER.
So Pennsylvania Man Sold Il and VIII
Purchase Another.

Isaac Coffman of Harton, Pa, has
sold a coffin he made many years ago.
He sold il not because he felt he would
have no use for it, but because his
wife insisted that it was out of date.
MIR. Cuffman is nearing his eightieth
birthday He explained to a friend
that he constructed the coffin 90 years
ago. II was built of chestnut because.
as he put it. "Manys the time | have
sat beside n CHEEKY blaze of chestnut
logs and heard them crackle and burn
merrily 1t makes such a homelike
blaze that | picked it in preference to
othef woods. 1t was my desire to
have the coffin as cozy as possible.
and rejected the frivolities which so
me-y persons affect In the matter Of
collins. In order to have 1t handy
Kept 1t in the garret. But my wife
tells me that styles have changed, and
since ! have accumulated a little for
rune she will not permit me to die un-
less l consent to get an up-to-date
casket. To avoid trouble | agreed to
sell the old one. But at the same
Tine | think that the coffin which was
GOOD enough for me in my poorer
lays should satisfy me now and /
shall always feel out Of place in the
new-fangled affair"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-02-01
METHODS ARE TOO STRENUOUS
Why Yankee Statesmen Have Not Sue
ceeded in South America.

In the matter of statesmen abroad,
We must have men who not only speak
the language but who are also thor
oughly conversant with the customs
and idiosyncrasies OF the people with
whom they deal, says the Engineering
Magazine. The South American, in
MS buying as in almost everything
else, is a most deliberate person as
we'll as a sensitive one. A salesman
who will call. smoke a cigarette talk
Inconsequently about the weather, the
theater and the races, and answer
questions-should any happen to be
asked-rather than make assertions
about his goods. will outsell five to
one. the liveliest hustler that ever
opened up sample case, This Is
thing so contrary to the instinct of the
American salesman that. to date. in
his wanton disregard of it. he has con
stantly played into the hands of his
more experienced European rivals.
Your Yankee drummers says the
latter politely. ARE the greatest sales
men in the world-in America
Solitude Cures Crying.
The best way to cure yourself Of
crying is to live alone said the
woman. 4 used to cry an awful lot
when | was married. but | hardly ever
do now It's the saddest thing in the
world to hear yourself crying all alone
in your Nat. and what's The use. any
way. if there is nobody around to say
There. There'"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-02-01
J Ia c X Cr as O

Nj Elsie Preston who died in Col
umbI-. Ohio, last Monday, was well
know among the younger set in this
city, she having visited here for sever
al summers. The young lady was a
nice, uf Manager Chas. NJ. Berry, Of
Of tn Wyandotte mines
Frank c. Smith, the well-known
minng man of the firm of Frank c.
Smith & Son. of Denver. left Tuesday
for az extended trip of inspection of
mine in Arizona, Texas, Nevada, and
Utah In which states the firm is heavi-
ly Interested.
The Smiths are well known in this
distrtt as having owned the famous
old Humboldt mine which is now owned
and operated by the Humboldt Mining
& Tunnel Company.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-02-01

George t. Wrock loft, who recently
took bond and lease on the Bruce
mine on Alps mountain. has abandoned
the project as requiring too much dead
work. Ii seems that the main shaft is
eaved in and the property is in such
condition that it Will require a large
outlay to place it in workable shape.
Mr. Wrockloff. after starting work dis
covered that it would take up too much
of his time and reHnquished his bond
and lease.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-02-01
THE METHODIST CHURCH

Services: Morning service at II :00
O'Clock Evening service at 80 o. clock
Moody's favorite song will be sung at
the usual half hour song service. The
new song books, Songs of Faith and
Hope, will be used
ROBERT R. ADAMS, Pastor
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-02-01

Richard Richards, Of this city. was
appointed guard in the state penten-
tiary this week by Warden CIeghorn,
and viii enter upon his duties during
the coming week. Mr. Richards has
been in poor health for some time past,
and lower altitude. it is believed, will
greatly beneh, his health.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-02-01

J. K. ClaypoIe returned last Sunday
after SIX weeks absence in Southern
Arizona. where he has mining interests.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-02-01

Judge Peter l.. Palmer. of Denver
the water referee, held court Tuesday
and Wednesday. in the Hanchett
block.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-02-01

DIR. II. q. Allen, tn, dentist, departed
Wednesday afternoon for his old home
in Iowa. being called east to attend to
some business matters.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-02-01

Geo f. McClelland returned Satur-
day evening after an extended alb
sencc in the east on mining business
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-02-01

Mr. Geo. f. Collins. of the New
house, came up from Denver Tuesday
morning to attend to tunnel business
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-02-01

W. s. Leebrick of the Little Matte,
went to the capital city last Monday
morning to transact mining business.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-02-01

Thomas Tonge. the well known Dem
yer writer on mining and Industrial
topics, was in camp the fore part Of
the week
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-02-01
SHORT SIFTINGS.

Save dollars By getting your Shoes
at Swanson : Shoe Sale
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-02-01

Frank o. Sandstrom, travelling
freight agent for the {. & S Ry.. was
in town Tuesday
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-02-01

Children's Shoes Sc, Sl.oo, Sl.l5 at
at Swanson : Shoe sale.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-02-01

Robert Wood. the eNprcssman, found
time the fore part of the week to visit
the metropolitan town.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-02-01

John Larson, the promoter man
went down the line last Monday morn
ing on a mining mission.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-02-01

J. NJ. Brown was visitor in the
state metropolis the fore part of the
week
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-02-01

Mrs. a. II. Page of Denver, arrived
TUESDAY to secure quarters for herself
and husband, who will again take up
Idaho Springs a. their place of resi-
dence, while Mr. Page VIII devote his
time and energies to the development
of his mining interests.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-02-01

Rev. Father McCabe went TO the me-
tropolis via the Wednesday afternoon
hver.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-02-01

II. G. Fowler. of the Honest John
tunnel. was up from Denver several
DAYS during the week
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-02-01

BE wise. Don't wait The best &c
first at Swanson ; Shoe Sale.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-02-01

High Cut Boot. 500 grade sell for
81 % during the Shoe Sale AT Swan
sons.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-02-01

Jesse l.. Coe and wife went to the
great city VIA the Monday afternoon
eastbound express.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-02-01

Photographer l.. Mclean went to
the metropolis last Monday morning
on mining business
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-02-01

Mrs A. E. Straub and the new baby
arrived home last Saturday evening
from Denver, and Alderman Straub Is
now staying nome al nights for a
change.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-02-01

Engineer WelIes was up from Den
yer last Monday and returned with a
number of ore samples
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-02-01

b. F. Anderson. of Salt Lake City.
was guest at the Portland hotel last
TUESDAY.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-02-01

F. +. Angove was a passenger on
the Wednesday evening eastbound train
for the metropolis
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-02-01
Advertised Letter List

The following letters remain uncalled
for at the Idaho Springs postoffice on
February /, 1908.
Anderson, Mr. Vilcas johnson Pete
Hotel, Beebee Scott. w. NJ
Carlson, Anna Erickton John
White, Mrs. Annie and sons.
JOHN TRATHEN, P. M.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-02-01

Tom Bonner, the insurance man and
former associate Of Banker Walsh in
Chicago, went +" Denver Wednesday
afternoon on his annual vacation.