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The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1908-01-23
High School Notes.

TlIXH SCHOOL INOteS.
Arrangements are being made
for a Defamation Contest to be
held some time during the spring
under the auspices of the Franklin
and Minerva Literary Societies.
The contestants will be selected
from the boys of these societies and
medal will be given to the win
ner of the contest. Miss Baughn
is also arranging a similar contest
among the girls of the Expression
Class.
The High School Athletic Asso-
citation was organized this week.
The following officers were elected:
Nelson Royal, president. Grady
Burton vice-president; Durwood
Simmons, secretary and treasurer.
Bylaws were drawn up and adopt
ed and a captain was chosen for
the baseball team, Louis Morgan
being selected for that office.
The object of the Association is
to provide Wholesome sports in a
fair and manly spirit
Wednesday afternoon, January
18th, the Music Club, assisted by
several of Miss Baughn's pupils in
Expression, gave a nice program
in the presence Of quite a number
of their schoolrlates and few of
the patrons.
HONOR ROLL
First Grade. Gussie Rushing, Matte
Langford, Minnie Johnson, Blanche
Conneil, Eva Ford, Ella Rails, Susie
Green, Susie Stonebreaker, Nell Steele,
Charlotte Seward, Lula Brown, Hazel
Lamb, Edwin Parker, Eugene Wey,
Junior Palhan, Alex Hendry, Ebert
Myer, Lamar Carlton, Fred Gore, Oswell
Rails, Clarence Montgomery, Haywood
Montgomery
Second Grade. James Connell, Curtis
Williams, Louise Lanier, Vera Lamb,
Mary Bailey, Sibbie Pelham, Leona
Lane, Adde Townsend, Leroy Williams,
Edwin Hollster
Third Grade. George Cox, Marjorie
Clay, Emile Grunholzer, Richard Myer,
Ayers Smart, Sam Smith, Fred Krel,
Herbert Carnage, Fred Powell, Otis
Irene Edwards
Fourth Grade. Dawson Havis, John
Grunholzer, Ira Carnage, BERTHE Gore,
Nellie Peoples, Lille Dear, Aubrey
Patterson
Fifth Grade. Lillian Cox, Radford
Peter Mickler, Harry Patter-
son, Doyl Clay, vergil Kellam, Ralph
Hayvis, Frank Powell, Beatrice McClen-
THAN
Sixth Grade. Sophy May Smith
Seventh Grade. Gerda Holmer,
Marie Martin, Lillian Martin, Tom
Malcolm Smith, Leewright
Whidden, c. II. Langford
Eighth Grade. Carl Holmer
Ninth Grade. Kate Carlton, Grady
Burton
Tenth Grade: Wilbur Carlton
Eleventh Grade. Bernard Noble
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1908-01-23
SERMON
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH AZ
FAIRS. GOOD MUSIC

Services every Sunday, IL a. M.
and 700 p. III.
Sunday School at 10 a. NJ.
Prayer Meeting, Wednesday,
N ZOO p. m.
81 All are cordially invited.
FL Subject of next Sunday morn
q ing Sermon, Knowing by Doing"
Evening, Evangelistic Sermon,
The singing by the choir last
Sunday was unusually fine, and
added greatly to the interest in the
n service.
The material for the fence has
4 arrived and the ground will now
" be enclosed and beauti6ed. The
4 thanks of the church are due to
the Mcneil Brothers for the posts
and Mr.. Hill Read for curbing for
4 the flower beds.
THE SERMON
OF the Pastor last Sunday was a
continuation of the argument to
prove the divine inspiration of the
Bible, and his text was Acts /; 3,
Many Infallible Proofs
After statement that we are
living in an age of doubt, and of
the sad fact that in6delity in insid-
uous form has c.l?t into the Theo-
logical seminaries and the pulpit,
in the higher criticism which is
the modern fad and which is under
mining the faith of SO many in the
Bible as the Word of God, 1t was
emphasized that every Christian
should be ready to give a reason
of the hope that is within him,
when the Bible is assailed, and hold
fast the faith which once for all
was delivered to the saints.
To the thoughtful mind God has
given many infallible proofs" of
the inspiration of the Bible, to es-
tablish the claims of Christianity
and satisfy the soundest reason
that we have not followed cum
ningly devised fables when we
hold fast to this sure word Of
prophecy which shineth as a light
in dark place" Then few |
of those reasons were given.
LIFE GIVING SPIRIT OF GOD IN BIBLE
The Savior said, MY word is
Spirit and My Word is Life" The
apostles tell us the Word of God |
is quick, i, e. life giving, and |
powerful, sharper than a two edged
sword" and of His own will
begat He us with the word of
truth. And this claim of Christ
and the Bible, that it is the chan
mel through which the life giving
spirit of God flows into the human
soul is substantiated by. the fact
that millions of souls have been
quickened to newness of life by its
influence.
No other writings, even the very
best of them, have this life giving
power.
The Bible claims it and it makes
good its claim. and wherever it
has touched, like the tabled GODDESS
flowers have sprung up in its foot
steps, and the moral wilderness
has rejoiced and blossomed as the
rose.
THE sUPERLAr1vE TEACHING OF
THE BIBLE
The lofty ethics of Scripture are
away and beyond the highest ever
conceived by the natural intellect
OF man. As man must be a Plato
himself to have forged the writings
OF Plato, 50 yuan would have to
be Jesus Christ to have forged
the description of the, perfect char
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1908-01-23
Girls Saturday Musical.

Fire Observation-Disclosures.
Zowella King
BY the Fireside...,."....o.............
Myrtle Brannan
Sunilower ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS"
Lillian Wood
At Grandpa's Farm. ................
Lenora Woodruff
My First Dance. ...,....................
Stella Masters
casino ....... ...... ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Sophy May Smith
Polkadot
Bessie Wood
The next meeting will be held at
Sophy May Smiths.
SoPHY MAY SMITH.
, 1908-04-29
LOOMS is in Omaha.

Nelson M. Loomis, general solicitor
of the Union Pacific, who was APP
pointed Saturday to succeed the late
John N, Baldwin, arrived in Omaha
early Monday n at one took up his
work which has been accommodating for
the last few weeks, says the Omaha
Bee. Mr.. LOOMS is 20 quartered at
the Rome and Mrs. LOOMS will soon
join him. Later he will find a house
for his family, his two boys, now being
at the University of Kansas at Law
renee. Mr.. Loomis arrived from New
York where he was called Immediately
after the funeral of Mr.. Baldwin. He
says he has no changes in contempla-
ton for the legal department at this
time.
, 1908-04-29
GIVEN WARM GREETING
BY PENSIONERS.

Rev. o. G. Wickmann, the new pas
tor of the German Evangelical church.
arrived at 2 o'clock this morning from
Armstrong, Ind, and has taken posses
sion of the parsonage of the church
an Garfield street. Mr.. Wickmann's
family consists of his sister, his wife
being dead, and six children, two sons
and four daughters, the older son be-
ing at school at Chicago, and will join
the remainder of the family here dur.
ing vacation. Mr.. Wickmann was m 1t
at the depot this morning by a dozen
members of the congregation, who
went to greet him and welcome him
to the city. He says it was a most
gracious act, as he was not looking for
that and was greatly surprised at the
hospitality of the people of the city.
, 1908-04-29
Hapaood Wants Roosevelt

Burlington, Vt, April 29.-With the
Jour leaders of the Vermont delegation
10 the Chicago convention agreed up
bn, and with no definite contest over
he resolutions, nearly all the dele
kates to the republican state conven-
lion here today seemed to anticipate
harmonious action, although F. J.. Hap
kood declared this morning that he
you'd again present his resolution. de
)asted yesterday In the First district
kenvention, requesting the delegates
b Chicago, If feasible. to use every
Effort to obtain the denomination of
President Roosevelt.
No Instructions.
At the conclusion OF the session of
The resolutions committee, it was an
that the report as drafted last
id had been agreed upon. 1t Is un-
that no mention of a presi-
lential candidate would be made.
, 1908-04-29
|,enNsyLvANIA DELEGATES IN
erRucTED TO WORK FOR
HIM AS LONG AS HE
WILL PERMIT IT.
avs senator Materially Assisted Pres
Ident Roosevelt in Carrying Out
His policies and Both Are Com
mended : Vermont Republican
Wants Convention to Instruct Del
seates for Roosevelt.

Harrisburg, Pa, April 29.-The re-
nublican state convention met here to-
,av to name one candidate for judge
n the superior court, four delegates
I .large and four alternates to the ma
[ional convention at Chicago, and thir-
[r.tour presidential electors. Not in
|rsars has there been such a quiet
state convention.
Roosevelt Endorsed.
The convention met at 1890. The
endorses the administration
President Roosevelt, and says he
vas materially assisted in carrying
but his policies by Senator Knox.
Instructed for Knox.
The delegates are instructed ito
work for Philander Chase Knox as
long as he shall consent to stand for
The cause of Pennsylvania and until
becomes the chosen candidate for
lhe national convention for president
the United States"
, 1908-04-29
OF AUTO RIDE
To DENVER pNINTc

A movement was started this morn
ing to make the trip to Arvada on Sat-
urday, on the occasion of the beginning
of the work on the Denver, Laramie
and Northwestern, an automobile trip,
taking autos from this city and going
by way of Fort Collins. The trip
viii require about eight hours, and it
is believed few would be willing to
undertake such a journey at this time
of the year. Secretary Eggleston of
the Laramie Commercial club will
probably leave by train Friday noon
and attend to some business at Den
yer before the meeting at Arvada Sat
urday afternoon, when the ground will
be broken for the road. Every citi-
zen Of Laramie who can is urged to be
present at the ceremonies whether
they go by automobile of otherwise.
, 1908-04-29
Kentucky Bank Closed.

/, Owensboro, KY, April 29.-The Da-
vies County Bank and Trust company,
which declined deposits and suspended
payments several days ago, was today
taken in charge by Assignee Henry
Cline. The bank has a capital OF $50,
900 and deposits of over $500, 000. The
assignment followed that OF the Owens.
boro Savings Bank n Trust com
pany, which had a capital of $500, 900
and deposits of over 81, 200, 900.
, 1908-04-29
MEETING TO DISCUSS
PROPOSED WATER PIPE.

A meeting of the property owner OH
south Sixth street was held at the
court house last night, with Farley
Mathison in the chair and Lewis Ty-
void as secretary, when the laying Of
a main on that street vas discussed,
the pipe to extend from Grand avenue
to Park avenue, the size to be deter
mined. A committee consisting of
James Hartman, George DeForest and
Lewis Tyvold was appointed to al
vass the property owners, with the
understanding that if two-thirds OF
those interested should enter into the
agreement, the new main will be laid.
The committee will report to a meeting
to be held later.
, 1908-04-29
FIRST CoNvocATIoN OF MISSION
AIRY DISTRICT OF WYOMING
MEETING AT THE
CATHEDRAL.
Bishop Funston on Hand, and With
Him Rectors of Several Parishes
in State-Woman's Auxiliary is
Formed With Wife of Governor as
President and Sister Of Dean at
Head of Junior Branch.

The first convocation of the new
missionary district of Wyoming of the
Episcopal church began its sessions
today in the chapel Of the cathedral
at 2:30, with a well-attended meeting
of the ladies Of the parish for the for
nation of a branch of the Woman's
auxiliary. Bishop Funston arrived last
night from the west and a number of
the clergy came in on the night and
early morning trains, more arriving OF
those reaching the city this afternoon.
Mrs. Brooks President.
A state organization of the Woman's
auxiliary has already been effected,
Mrs. B. B. Brooks of Cheyenne having
been appointed by the bishop as presi-
dent of the same, with Mrs. Hancock OF
Douglas as secretary Miss Bode of
Laramie has been made president of
the junior branch. The woman's lux
iliary is an organization of the women
of the church to aid the board of mis-
sions in its work throughout the world.
Eligibility of Members.
Any baptized is eligible to
membership in it and there are
branches in nearly every parish and
mission, those throughout the various
states and territories being joined to-
gether into state organizations. The
auxiliary has three branches, the auxil-
larry proper, the junior, composed of
younger and girls, and the ba-
bies' branch. 1t it one of the wishes
of Bishop Funston to organize this
form of the church's work in every
parish in the state.
Confirmation Service Tonight.
Tonight in the cathedral at s O'Clock
there will be a great service, to which
everyone is invited. There will be a
confirmation service by Bishop Funs-
ten, which will be followed by the con-
vocation sermon. given by Rev. ]. A.
Hancock of Douglas. At the conclu
sion Dean Bode will give an organ re-
cital.
Business Meeting Tomorrow.
All sessions of the c~onvocation are
open to the public, and tomorrow there
will be a celebration of the Holy Com
munion at 1880 a. m, a business met
ing at 10 O'Clock, with the bishops adj
dress. a conference in the afternoon
on Sunday school work, and in the
evening a big service in the cathedral,
with addresses by Revs. d. w. Thorn,
berry of Rawlins, Sherman Coolidge,
the Indian priest from Fort Washable,
and r. l.. Harris, the eloquent rector
from Cheyenne.
Some of the Clergy.
The clergy so far present are Revs
Richard Whitehouse of Sheridan, John
Roberts of Shoshone, Hiram Bulls
of Evanston, d. A. Sanford of Bags
and Dixon, DR.. H. U. Onderionk Il
Buffalo, ]. A. Hancock of Douglas
Sherman Coolidge of Fort Washakie
and D. W. T%hornberry of Rawlins.
Lay Delegates on Hand.
There are also lay delegates, both
men and women, present. They are
all being cared for, either in the hos
| pitable homes of the city or at the ho'
tells, inc each day during the sessions
they gather for luncheon at Dean
Bodies where the ladies of the cathe'
dral parish are dispensing their bounti
full hospitality.
, 1908-04-29

sacre and that poem has done more
than anything else to make this a pop
ular name for places in the United
states. Wyoming vas organized as a
territory by an act of congress June
rs, 1858, portions being taken from
Dakota, Idaho and Utah, respectively.
first permanent settlement within
the limits of the present state was
made in 1867. State capital, Chey-
enne. 1t was named for the Indian tribe
who called themselves Dztzistas. The
word Cheyenne is a corruption of the
indian word and was given to the
Cheyenne Indians by the Dakota Sioux,
who assert it means aliens or for
eigners.'"
, 1908-04-29
Rounding Up Car Thieves.

Detective Jones, chief of the Oregon
Short Line secret service, returned to
Salt Lake City Monday morning after
spending several days in Wyoming
rounding up box car thieves, says the
Salt Lake Tribune. He succeeded in
landing eleven of the thieves in the
jail at Evanston, Wyo. In the bunch
was Shot Gun" Tom, who is sup
posed to be the ringleader- of the
gang, and who has the reputation in
Wyoming of being a bad man"
One Man Gets Away.
While waiting for a train at
Granger, Wyo., to take the men to the
county Jail, one of the men,, John Nc,
Coy, who is said to have a bad record
in Nevada and Montana, made his es-
cape. The man was handcuffed, but I'M
der the cover of darkness his escape
was made easy. Deputy Sheriff Carl
Rogers fired several shots at the run
away but none took effect. The eleven
men taken to Evanston are accused of
breaking into a box car in the vicinity
of Diamondville and stealing about
1900 worth of merchandise.
Very Bold in Methods.
The thieves were very bold in their
work and opened every case of goods
in the car, selecting their loot and
putting it in a wagon and hauling it
away. A large part of the stolen prop.
erty was located hidden under a pile
of hay in a barn.
, 1908-04-29
FORMER LARAMIE LADY
is ILL IN INDIANA,

Word reached the city this after
noon that the wife of George Hicks is
very i'll at her home at East Chicago,
Ind, and not expected to Mr..
and Mrs. Hicks lived here for many
years, leaving for the east a dozen
years or more ago. Mr.. Hicks is Il
member of Damon lodge, knights OF
Pythias, and officers of the lodge at
East Chicago have been asked to eel
der every aid that they can to the
afflicted family.
, 1908-04-29
LEFT ARM BROKEN
In MILL ACCIlE ME-


A. Spencer, who lives with his family
at Fourth and Garfield streets, had his
left arm broken and his thumb almost
torn of today in a belt at the Acme
plaster mill, the arm being caught in
the machinery, and but for the pres
ence Of mind OF some of his compan-
ions, Mr.. Spencer would have been
killed, W o other fatal accidents hav-
ing occurred in nearly the same place.
The injured man was taken to DR.. Bal
lard's office where Drs. G.. A. Ballard
and James A. Ballard dressed the
wound, hoping to be able to save the
thumb. Mr.. Spencer has a wife and
child. He was sent home after the
surgical operation.
, 1908-04-29

Washington, d. c., April 29.-An-
other currency measure, which will
have the support of the republican
membership in the house, has been
drafted after a conference with the
leaders, and may be introduced today.
1t was framed by Vreeland of New
York.
Change From Aldrieh Bill.
The new bill eliminates practically
the bond-secured circulation author
lied by the Aldrich bill and in Vree-
lands first bill. and does not mention
bonds at all-government, municipal
city or county-in express terms.
An Emergency Currency.
In a way it authorizes an emergency
currency. 1t provides for the forma-
tion of clearing house associations,
with capitalizations of So, 200, 900 each,
as originally proposed. 1t fixes the
amount Of the emergency circulation
to be issued at s750,000 900, to be taxed
at the rate of | per cent for the first
month of its issuance, increasing to 2
per cent the second month and up
ward, until the tax shall be at the rate
of 10 per cent.
Based Upon Securities.
The bill provides hat this emer-
gency currency shall be based upon
securities held by the banks, CONNER
cha paper, bonds, etc.
Provides for Commission.
A commission to devise a hernia.
, 1908-04-29
SAILORS IN OUTBREAK.
Wreck Restaurant When Two
Were overcharged.

Santa Barbara, Cal, April 29.-An
outbreak occurred on the street here
past night, in which several hundred
Faiiors threw stones and clubs and
partially wrecked a restaurant where
Fwo of their number had been over
Faarged for a meal. 1t was the cul-
nlnation of numerous small difficulties
'nich have occurred since the feet
ads been here between the sailors and
|socai tradesmen. The bad feeling was
Luz principally to the system of over
suarglng The sailors have also been
dissatisfied by lack of entertainment
, 1908-04-29
HEAD OF NEW YORK BROKERAGE
FIRM DELIBERATELY KILLS
HIMSELF AT HIS HOME
LAST NIGHT.
Took Advantage of Absence of Wife
at Reception, and After TeIephon-
ing Family Physician That Lady
Was Suffering from severe Cold,
Sends Bullet Into Head-FaiIure
Of Firms Follow self.Murder.

New York, April 29.-The suspen-
sion Of Coster, Knapp & Co., brokers
and members of the New York ex-
change, was announced on that ex-
change today. Charles Coster, a mem
Der of the firm, committed suicide last
night,
No Figures Given Out.
The firm was prominent and did
an extensive business. In the an
nouncement given out, it was stated
that the action was directly due to the
death of Coster. No intimation of the
firms assets and liabilities was given.
and it is not thought that anything
like definite figures will be given
pending the completion Of the as
signee's investigation.
Made Preparations for Death.
Coster, who was rated as a million
aire, had prepared for his voluntary
death with a GOODNESS and thorough
less which proved beyond doubt that
the act was premeditated.
Wife at Reception.
He selected a time when Mrs. Coster
was at a reception, and after prepar-
ing himself for bed, telephoned to his
family physician that Mrs. Coster had
a severe cold and asked him to come
to the house at once.
Returns Home Suddenly.
Soon afterward he retired to his
room and sem a bullet through his
head. The shot rang through the
house just as Mrs. Coster entered, re-
turning from the reception, and she
rushed to her husbands room, At the
door she met the family physician, who
had found the husband dead, with a
smoking revolver in his hand.
Knapp Gives Reason
Relatives are at a loss to account for
the suicide, but j.. M. Knapp of the
failed firm today issued a statement,
in which ne declared that Coster had
been specializing heavily and that it
was this speculation which brought
ABOUT the suspension of the firm.
Where Loss Will Fall.
Knapp said the losses would fall al
most entirely upon Coster n mis-
brother, and to no small extent upon
himself. On the floor of the exchange
it was said that Coster had been
caught heavily short of the market.
, 1908-04-29
Urinary MEETINGS
n, THURSDAY EVENING

NJ
,s,.a primary meetings In the city TO
toe delegates to the county conven-
dtnon Saturday. will be held in the
s,as ent wards tomorrow evening. in
W. case at 8 o'clock. In the First
I'll. u me meeting will be held at the
bv Aail, and will be called to order
d. a. Hertzog. In the Second ward
.housa etlng will be held at the court
IN and will be callsd TO order by
pr,n Sy1nons In the Third ward the
bosa Will be held at the West Side
DE- nv mouse the person to cali it to or.
ul having been selected yet. The
'dIe, .ian In that ward, g.. A. Christie,
.Ths rster the cali had been issued,
It,. FIST ward win. elect ten dele.
ntss .he Second ward steven dele
~ and the Third ward nine dele
rs county convention VIII be held
Sule house at 4 0sesock sa4pr-
, 1908-04-29
BURIAL THIS AFTERNOON
OF MURDERED MAN.

The funeral of Richard Burton Kin
ley was held from the Presbyterian
church this afternoon, with services
by Rev. A. c. Hogbin, pastor Of the
church, and with Messrs. C. D. Spald-
ing, C. E. Blair, Elmer Loyejoy, Harry
Cordiner, James M. Christensen and
J. e. Winslow acting as ~pallbearers.
The funeral was attended by the wife,
the father and brother and other rela-
tiyes from this vicinity. and by a
large number of friends. The inter-
ment was in the city cemetery.
, 1908-04-29
|7H[ KEYSTONE STATE
STANDS UP FOR KNOX

lican state convention and installed
]. B. Yellowly as chairman.
May Bolt Convention.
The Foraker followers will, 1t is
said, hold a boiling convention late to-
day and name delegates of their own.
Police on Duty.
1t was feared this morning that the
Foraker followers might attempt to
storm the convention, but, acting on
the request Of the republican state ex-
ecutive committee, the chief Of police
sem a detail of officers to the scene.
Six Negro Delegates.
The resolutions endorse the admin
istration. Fourteen of the twenty del
egates are white men and the remain
der are negroes.
Delegation Uninstructed.
All are pledged to support the adj
m%inistration policies. but the de1ega-
ton goes to Chicago unrestricted. y Z
Foraker Gets Third Mississippi.
Indianola, Miss, April 29.-Besides
endorsing the present national admin
istration, except for the action of Pres
ident Roosevelt with regard to the
Brownsville affair, the Third congress.
sional district republican convention
approved the candidacy of Foraker,
and the two delegates to the Chicago
convention were instructed for him.
, 1908-04-29
HAS CALLED MEETING
OF UNIVERSITY BOARD.

President Otto Gramm of the board
of trustees of the University of Wyo-
ming has called a meeting of the
BOARD for Saturday, May 9, when the
regular business will be disposed of.
The meeting will be held at the uni
versity.
, 1908-04-29
RAILROAD NOTES
Called to Brothers eedside.

Mrs. Lucia Hodgeman left last night
for Omaha, summoned to the bedside
of her brother, former Conductor
George Baird, who is very i'll and
whose condition is giving the members
of his family much e Mrs
Hodgeman will be absent for some
time unless her brothers health great.
ly improves Immediately.
, 1908-04-29
PROMINENT PYTHIAN
VISITING I'M CITY.

Hon. j. Williams of Clinton Ill, n
prominent citizen and leading Pyth.
ian of that city. is here on a sight
seeing trip, the first time he has ever
visited Laramie. He is the guest of
A. w. Augspurger of the Laramie De-
velopment company.
, 1908-04-29
WILL ave SUPPER FOR

6GTNG Ut 0TT0TtOTT'
The Swedish Mission church will
install a heating plant and use coal
from the Citizens coal mine. They
will serve a supper in the church Fri.
day evening from 5 to s to help raise
funds for that purpose.