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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-05
to attend them. The other chief mar
kets are LiYerpool and Lond on.

to attend them. The other chief mar!
kets are Liverpool and London.
During recent visit to the Colonial
Museum Mt Brussels I@saw one Of the
heaviest elephants tusks ever found.
1t weighs over 200 pounds. and as
stood beside 1t It reached high above
my head. The biggest ivory tuskl
ever discovered was brought to Ia I,
bora. in German East Africa. in ] 886,
and was shipped from there to Hans
burg. IT was almost ton feet in length.
The ivory dealers here Line that
hesbest Of the ivory goes to America.
and that the Hecond and third class
tusks are consumed in Europe. The
fourth grade ivory Is sent to East
india for hligree work. and til poor
est OF all goes to China, whore It Is
used for inlaying furniture and boxes.
me very best quality OF ivory ist em-
plloyed IN making piapo keys and fan
Sucks. and also for the little statu-
cites cut out by the Japanese. Much
OF the product goes into billiard ba ~ s,
knife handles, combs and fancy arti-
c!es. During Visit I once paid to
Shatiield, England. I was shown about
100000 worth OF ivory which had been
Drought there to BIO used for knife
hnndles, sand saw them ga ing$up the
stnska into trips for his / purpose. isI n
such work every scrap OF the material
~ saved, the shayings and dus heinz
.valnahle for making ssS iypry b ok q
~ men q !. NJ llgsss u g
some 81 the ~ ost 80 rkapIo N1YoIX
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and knives and tear the meat Oft in
strips. and smoke 1t as we smoke beef.
They make elephant steaks and roasts,
and they cook the trunks nd6feet In
holes In the ground. The foot Is con-
sldered a dellcacy. 1t Is prepared by
making fro in a hole and laying the
foot on the burning GOALS, Some sticks
arc then placed over the mouth Of the
hole and a layer OF green leaves is
spread upon them. A thick deposit Of
earth Is placed on top. and tho meat
is allowed to cook and steam for SOW
eral hours. After 1t Is taken out the
skin is removed. when the jelly-lilSo
interior is ready for eating. am told
that 1t is so tender that 1t can be
.scooped up with a spoon. The ordi-
nary elephant steak Is black in color,
and when cooked 1t looks and tastes
q little like corned beef.
a Great Ivory Trust.
Tho European nations which have
colonies in Africa are trying to keep
the elephants from being destroyed.
This is especially so of Belgium, which
hopes some day to form an ivory
monopoly. "A great part OF the ele-
plants stu living arc In the valley
Of the Kongo, and SO many have died
that 1t As expected that ivory will grow
moro valuable from year to year, 81
In mllliona Of dollare, and most Of this
comes from the auctions at Antwerp,
InSthat city there are several hundred.
Thousand pounds OF ivory on hand, and
sal es ARE q made about four times d
year. These les ara duly Advertised
sra bpye yA from sYexxIy h2xA aoruas1I,
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African ivory. bring. tho highest prices.

up ivory as our misers hoard money
at home. Someaof them have buried
it near their villages and others have
made stockades OF ivory tuslss about
their dwellings. During recent years
some OF such ivory has been gathered
together but there is said to be mucn
buried yet to be unearthed. In adj
dition to this Is the ivory of elephants
Which have died natural deaths. This
Is composed 1.-THE enormous tusks OF
aged elephants which have dropped IN
lions and other wild beasts. Their
bones lie where the huge animals foil,
and the earth and leaves have cov-
erred them SO that they are frequently
hidden from View. am told that tho
pysmies have killed many elephants
with poisoned arrows. but, not know
ing tho value OF the tusks, have left
them lie where they fell Some OF
this dead ivory has been injured by
the forest fires, but that imbedded in.
tho mud or covered with vegetation la
still OF great value.
Elephant Meat.
II met the other night an old ele-
phant hunter who has made many
thousands OF dollars In ivory. He has
not only shot elephants but eaten
them. and he tells me the meat Is not
at q j bad, A good-sized animal often
wei CHS as rnuch as five tons. and when
one ~ killed the natives come II Tor
miles around q have 10 great feast.
rlleyS Snt W the by Sc beat "! th axes
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] have not mentioned In my previous
letters. called there during my tour
around the lake. II is known as Sht.
|rati. and 1t lies near the boundary OF
British East Africa.
The country about 1t is beautifully rolling.
The hills slope gently up from the lake
and upon them stand hundreds of matched
huts, an Indian business section and fort
somewhat like the Kavirondo and littls
like the Nasal. They are dark brown In
color: are we'll formed and OF good HEIGHT
feet tall, standing like giant above hh
fellows. who averaged. judge. about hvd
fee six.
The Washashi. IKE IL, the Kaviro nao. do
saw were almost naked Many OF the Voc
men had only a string OF, beads about them,
and some wore frinses OF beads two OF three
inches long hanging from their waist belts.
The men were often clad In n single goat
skin. which was shifted 80 that u covered
son. All wore 1ewelry. 1 saw many dandies
who had great coils of wire and one
whose arms and legs were wrapped with
other man had coils OF this wire on his
upper arm. and that so tight that the flesh
seemed to be growing over them. counted (, e,
eighteen parallel strands OF the thickness OF
a lead pencil from where the swelling be-
bare to the fringe apron which ran around
her waist.
Many OF the, natives had shields OF
enormous size. made Of skins fastened to a
framework and painted in bright colors.
and they had head dresses OF ostrich feath-s
ers. which looked odd in contrast with their
nude bodies beneath. They all carried
spea rs and were celebrating war Dance
The houses of shirau are round huts
sticks chinked with mud. The interior OF
each house Is divided into two compart-a
,ments, one for tho men and the other for
the cattle. The cooking nre Is made in the
&c ntre8 OF the hut. the blaze beng usually
started by means OF friction. Just az our IN =
dams made fire before Columbus came. The,
people sleep on tho ground, using pillows OF
wood IS
Outside many OF the huts saw gram
aries. These are tall. round wtcker-worle
baskets. made Of cane or plated rushes.
chinked tight with COW dung. They are
raised upon poles foot or so from the
ground. and have conical roofs OF thatch.
There is a little door at the top OF each
granary. through which the corn Is put In
or taken out.
FRANK g. CARPENTER.
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FRANK q. CARPENTER.
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There is IA queer town on Lake VIC e,
toria belonging to the Germans whlch
Williams news., 1908-03-21
Patten Gets His Patent

The house and senate have each passed the bill to grant relief to our townsman, Georoe s. Patten, whereby, upon the signing of the ga me by the president, he will get his patent to certain lands taken up by him in this county as a homestead. It seems that Pattep made his homestead filing few days after it had been set off as forest reserve but before any notice thereof had been received at the local lard office. This being so the land department refused to issue patent, and congress now comes to his relief.
Williams news., 1908-03-21
THE LEAP YEAR PARTY

The leap year party given by the young ladies assisted by the matrons, or as they described them. selves, the left t-overs" and the "chosen few" at the opera house on St. Patrick's eve, was the prettieet. dainties function that ever has been attempted Tn our city. At an early hour the ladies. old and young. started after their chosen victims and for once experienced the sen sations that usually befall the masculine sex. while having 10 wait in the parlor while the girl curls her hair. But in this instance nothing worse occurred than a lost collar button. The victims, having been notified. had spent most of the day making preparations. They were, however, found to be very nervous, but few moments walk in the beautiful moonlight on the way to the opera house dispelled their fears and they were soon en- j"ying the merry waltz and two step. They found the hall beauti- fully decorated with hearts, sham rocks and crpids, the music en- trancing and the company beauti- ful and happy. Dancing and cards were indulged in until midnight when all repaired to the banquet room. where. another surprise awaited the bachelors, as the ladies had simply outdone themselves in preparing the good things to eat, as we'll as decorating the room and ta bles. After the bachelors had consumed everything in sight dancing was resumed and it was in the "we-small hours" that they were seen safely home by their charming escorts.
 Girls, we take off our hats to you. You are all right!
Williams news., 1908-03-21
Williams Needs the Band

In view of the approaching DO litical campaign. let's not forget that Williams needs a good band, or two, for that matter. Political cala mity bowling is trying enough to listen to even when sandwiched ny the gay strains of rag time music, and if unaccompanied by music is monotony itself. Let's have a band or two to liven up things during the coming months. Williams has a number of mu- sician who are capable of produc- ing musical strains that would make the rendition of "God Save the Queen" hy King Edwards band sound like the howl of a coyote, in comparison.
Williams news., 1908-03-21
In Town With Rich Copper Ore

w. w. Bass was in from the Canyon Saturday with fine bunch of rich copper ore which he had taken from his mine in the canyon. The ore is enormously rich. and is showing up we'll in quantity. MT. Bass has enough ore taken out to make a shipment, but is holding it for better prices. The makingsof national monument of the Grand Canyon does not affect Mir. Bass, his mine having been located pre- vious 10 the application of the "hig stick" Here's hoping he will clean up million on the propo- sition.
Williams news., 1908-03-21
Prominent Railroader a Benedict

w. T. Palmer, of Williams was married Tuesday at Flagstaff to Miss Minnie Stone, of Ash Fork. The happy young people are en- toying a honeymoon trip, and up- on their return will go to house. keeping in Williams. the groom having already prepared and fur nished a house.
 The groom is a railroad man and has a run on the Williams Seligman local. He is worthy young man and is we'll and favor ably known in Williams. The bride is said to be one the prettiest and most popular girls of Ash Fork, where she has been em ployed in the Harvey house.
 The NEWS extends cougratula tions and hopes that happiness will for ever reign in the new home.
Williams news., 1908-03-21
. Section Men Injured

Gregorio Gonzales and Angel Perez, Mexican section hands, were quite seriously injured near Chal lender, Wednesday. They were riding a hand car and did not see an approaching train, until too late to get out of it's way. They were brought to Williams as soon as possible, and their injuries dressed by the Santa Fe surgeon. Dr. c. D. J-ffries. Perez was very seriously inj ured and was sent to the Santa Fe hospital at Albuquerque. Con zales' injuries were not very serious and he was sent back to Challender to recuperate.
Williams news., 1908-03-21
School Election Next Saturday

One week from today. Saturday. there will be held school election for the purpose of electing one trustee. Dr. P. A. Melick, who was appointed to fill the vacancy caus- ed by the removal of Jacob Salz- man to Los Angeles, is the retiring trustee. The doctor has made such model member that it is with regret that the people see him leave the board. He does not want to be reelected. but so far as we know there is no one who wants the place bad enough to say so, and the doctors friends are insist ing on his candidacy. The position does not pay well. but nevertheless places a great deal of responeibil- ity on the one who fills it. Will liam must maintain her excellent schools at all hazards, and the doc tors presence on the board is de- sired. He is energetic, liberal and public spirited, and in fact. is just the man for the place. so he should not refuse to succeed himself. There are men in Williams who could fill the position as we'll as Doctor Meliek does, but it is hard to get them to come out and say they will run. If it isn't imposing too much on good nature, the voters should insist on the doctor succeeding himself
Williams news., 1908-03-21
Maccabees Pay 5000 Claim

Nerve Yoder received a check last week from the Macca bee lodge headquarters for 5000, that being the amount of the policy carried by the late Mrs. Yoder in that order.
 The payment of the claim was made in about two months after the death of Mrs. Yoder. The thousand dollars will prove a great help to Mir. Yoder in maintaining and educating his children. Life insurance, when carried in a good, substa ntial fraternal order is a good thing, and no head of family y should neglect to provide it.. Es- pecially 50 in cases where the death of either parent would work a financial hardship on the remain ing members of the family.
 Mir. Yoder wishes the News to publicly thank the lodge and it's officers for the prompt settlement of the claim.
Williams news., 1908-03-21
PAUL MORTON IN TOWN

Paul Morton, president of the Equita ble Life Assura nee Company ex' vice president of the Santa Fe, ex secretary of the navy. and doer of big things in general, was in the city Monday, for a short time, ar irving on No. 1, in a special car, and departed later on the Canyon train. With MT. Morton were: George T. Nicholson, third vice president of the Santa Fe; Ford Harvey. manager of the Harvey System; J. E. German, general freight traffic manager of the Santa Fe; J. R. Rosefeldt, assistant to MT. Morton.
 Mir. Morton has been character ized by prominent magazine writer as "a human dynamo" and his rise and wonderful success in the business world show that he is human dynamo" of wonder ful powers. It is rumored that he is slated as successor 10 Mir. Ripley, the present president of the Santa Fe. If such is the case MT. Ripley's seal p will soon be found hanging out on the fence, to dry. Paul Morton does not play at a losing game.
 Mir. Morton made an appoint ment with Mcdonald Robinson, to meet him on his car upon the return trip from the Canyon Tues day. MT. Robinson met the dis tinguished fnancier, and talked with him for a short time on a matter of business.
 According to newspaper reports MT. Morton IS we'll pleased with the enterprise displayed through out this section of the west, and seems to be enthusiastic over the development of the country.
Williams news., 1908-03-21
Rev. Rogers to Preach

Rev. Rogers, superintendent of Arizona Mission, will conduct ser vices at the NJ. E. church on Sun- day the 22nd. The sacrament will be administered during the morn ing service. The quarterly con- ference will he held on Monday morning at the parsonage. A cor dial invitation is extended to all to attend the Sabbath service.
Williams news., 1908-03-21
THE APPROACHING ELECTION

Williams is on the eve of a tity election, which i. of vast impor- tance to the town-in fact, of more importance, so far as the town is concerned. that the national elec- tion to follow.
 In view of the fact that the time for the city election is rapidly ap- proa ching, and that there is com paratively little interest being manifested, this paper thinks it no more than correct that something along that line should he said.
 The town is at this moment on the verge of a period of unparalell- ed growth, and it makes all the difference in the world upon whose shoulders lie the burdens of direct ing the city's destinies.
 At the coming election the voters have before them the arduous task of selecting men to fill the follow ing offices: Mayor, marshal, city clerk. and aldermen. There will doubtless be candidates for nomi- nation at the conventions, who are entirely unfit for the places, and again there may be some of the best timber in the town, seeking the nominations However, the best timber usually steers clear of politics of the "rea nut" variety, and has to be enticed to take hold of the city's affairs, by men who have the interests of the city at heart.
 Everyone knows what kind of a city administration a town like Williams needs. but very often serious mistakes are made. Will Hams needs good, substantial, tried-and proven.true bunch of public spirited, courageous business men to conduct it's affairs. This is casting no insuations at the present officials. but is plain statement of facts, referring to the city's needs in the future. And to get that kind of a bunch of men at the head of the city's government it will he almost necessary to ''cut out" politics, petty greviences, selfishness, jealousy, indifference, and the thousand and one other small things that usually do so much toward placing the least fit men into the most responsible positions.
 There is plenty of good material for the offices that have to be filled and we would suggest that the good material be not too backward and bashful about coming out and taking hold. Williams needs the very best business administration that can be had, and if the men who have the interest of the town at heart will come out and do things before it is too late, Williams will have a city administration that will assist wonderfully in making Williams larger and bet ter town.
Williams news., 1908-03-21
TRIAL CALENDAR

Following is the trial calendar for the April term of the District Court, which meets in Flagstaff April l3. The criminal calendar will not be complete until after the grand jury meets:
 Territory of Arizona vs Joseph Dixon, a colored man indicted for attempting rape on white woman Continued from last term.
 Grand Canyon Railway Co.,, vs R. H. Cameron. An old case.
 Edwin F. Hartman vs Anita Copper Company. An old caae, continued from last term.
 William Crowell vs G. w. Martin and c. E. Boyce. An old case, continued from last two terms.
 Thos. F. Noonan, vs Coconino Copper Company. An old case from last term.
 Ed 1. Gale vs R. H. Cameron. An old case from last two terms oIi PipbleOIy uOtc.
 Lillie S. Gill vs Supreme Court Ind. Order of Foresters. An old case, continued from last three times. to collect insurance on the life of - who, it is claimed, was killed by a train.
 David Babbitt vs J. F. Daggs. An old case continued from last time.
 Ygnacio Perea vs Melton Perea, suit-for divorce. k J. H. Atwood vs George Patter- son. Action on promisory note and suits under a lien.
 Bahbitt Bros. vs c. c. Thornton and Ed Lockwood. An action of debt for mercha ndise.
 Rabbit Brothers vs c. c. Thorn ton. An action of debt for mer- cha ndise.
 Elsie Marshall vs John Marshall. Suit for divorce. Daisy Mapel vs Jesse Mapel. Suit for divorce.
 F. w. Girand vs Mary E. Coffin. Action of debt.
 Town of Flagstaff vs David Bahbitt.
 Town of Flagstaff vs Percival Lowell. A suit to set aside con veyance of lands surrounding the observatory, given to Lowell by the Town of Flagstaff
 Town of Flagstaff vs Robt. J Kidd
 Town of Flagstaff vs c. A. Black
 Henry Sagers vs estate of J. + Ebert. Action 10 recover for ser vices alleged to have been rendered the late J Franklin Ebert.
 Mildred Brown vs Vernon Orr Brown. Suit for divorce.
 Ida McGraw vs Frank McGraw suit for divorce.
 Town of Flagstaff vs Babhit' Bros. and A T. & s. F. Ky. Go Suit to cancel a franchise to a spur running to Rabbit Bros'. store in Flagstaff.
 o. s Emblem va Hayden P-Tal bot and H. c. Lockett.
 s J. Sullivan vs estate of J. F Ebert. Action for services alleged to have been rendered the late J Franklin Ebert.
 Frank B. Murdock, guardian, vs l G. w. Mathews. Appeal from ar order of the probate court.
 American Type Founders Co. vs Edgar Hash.
 Rabbit Bros. vs c c. Lockwood Action of trial of right of property
Williams news., 1908-03-21

John Bixler, the Ash Fork stock man, was transacting business in the city Tuesday.
Williams news., 1908-03-21

A. A. Allen. the big stockman, was Shopping" in the city the first of the week.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-11-21
HAS HOPES FOR
The DEMOCRACY
Bryan hot Discouraged as to
Future Of Party.
MAY RUN FOR PRESIDENT AGAIN

tIe Hopes It May Never Become
Necessary, But He Will Not Attempt
90 Decide Until the Time Comes to
Act - Believes Country VIII Yet
Adopt the Reforms Advocated BY the
Democratic Party-Refuses to Say
u He Would Allow Himself to BE
Elected US. Senator From Nebraska.
San Antonio. Tex, Nov. is. -" MY
friends do not require me to prejudice
the future. and l shall not take the
advice OF my opponents on this sub
1ect. shall continue TO write and
speak in defense OF things which I
believe 10 be good for the American
people. / hope it may never become
necessary TO run for Office again. but
! will not attempt to decide that ques-
ton until the time comes TO act. do
not see any necessity to say more on
the subject"
In answer TO the direct question.
viii you run for the presidency again
n conditions arise 90 warrant it?'
William j. Bryan dictated the fore
going statement Regarding the future
OF the Democratic party. he said:
81 am not at all discouraged as TO
the future OF the Democratic party.
There must be a democratic party I'm
every country. and want our party
TO be democratic: and have no doubt
that the country will see the necessity
for the adoption OF the reforms advo
Gated by the Democratic party. II Is
already a great educational force. and
] have no doubt that conditions will
90 indicate the party as TO make the
voters turn to Il as the best instru-
ment Tor the accomplishment OF the
necessary reforms"
"Will you allow yourself 10 be elect.
ed United States senator from Ne
braska?" he was asked
Nebraska does not elect a senator
this year" ne said with a smile
But IL does two years from now"
he was reminded
You have my statement regarding
my future so far as care 10 say"
and he refused TO discuss the subject
further
Mr.. and Mrs. Bryan are enroute to
Mexico
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-11-21
DESPERATE PLOT To
SECURE FREEDOM
GOnHCtS Fire Mine and Eight
Are Burned to Death.

Birmingham, Ala. Nov. 1S.-Accord.
ing 10 managers OF the mine, fifty state
convicts employed in the mines at
Pratt City formed conspiracy to set
No. mine aire and escape during the
confusion, and as a result eight con
victs were burned TO death. one is
missing and the other forty-one are
safely locked in the stOckade.
The coup was cunningly planned and
daringly executed. lot of timber
lying in the manSay was ignited and
the convicts hoped that when atten-
ton had been attracted TO the flames
they could make their way through
the mine and escape by the main en-
try. They had hoped 70 be able to
make their way along the mine ahead
Of the smoke and fumes from the fire.
In this they miscalculated, for at least
eight were suffocated.