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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-05-19

King Edward need have no
compunctions about comforting a
peerage on William Waldorf
Astor. We don't care. Indeed,
our sex pride has been wounded
by the attainments Of so many
American peeresses.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-05-19

The temperance tidal wave
has swept many a bartender from
his gilded mornings, and it has
been suggested that they study
pharmacy and master the mys-
teries of soda fountains and soft
drinks.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-05-19

When a mother puts away her
baby's first shoe it is with the half
expressed belief that some day the
State Historical society will send
for it.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-05-19

A New York dispatch says the h,,,o
point oyster beds have been rn;nn1
The chance for the man who 49,
make n bogus blue point, saws tba
Chicago Record-Herald, has arrived
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-05-19

The city of Seattle is to care here
for the grave of the Indian chief
of that name.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-05-19

Eight and ten cent wool will
will not make many Republican
votes this fall in the West.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-05-19

Which is it going to be Roose-
welt or Taft ?
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-05-19
EngIinh robin Redbrea.ta

About $4,000 robin redbreasts are
exported from England annually.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-13
NOTES FROM CHESTER.
Mrs. Marin T. Hatcher in E1tremi.-

1AlCucI III
Personal Mention.
Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
+ CHESTER VA, February 12.-Mrs.
Maria r. Hatcher, of this place, is Sc
riously Ill with pneumonia. Mr.. Rich
ellen Hatcher. of Albemarle county:
Mr.. Harvey D. Hatcher, of Richmond,
and the remnant of her family resident,
are watching by her bedside. She is
the widow of an old citizen and Con-
federate soldier, who died years ago.
A number of friends have called on
Miss Minnie Bomar. late from China.
and Miss Bomar's health has recuper-
ated sufficiently to entertain her call
ers, though she is seeking as much
rest as possible.
Mr.. II. D. Eichelberger. Of this place,
is on trip to Alabama on business.
Master Eddie Perdue is attending
Massey's Business College at Richmond
instead of returning to the Bedford
Academy. where he has been schooling
for the past two sessions.
There is some Stacking In real estate
business, but little other evidence OF
financial stress hereabouts.
Grip and colds seem quite prevalent
but the cases are not severe.
Miss B. Ruth Perdue. of this place
is visiting Miss Lula Gregory, of Ochre
Squire T. r. Friend is stopping here
for time, on account of the illness OF
his sister. Mrs. Hatcher.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-13
INTERCOLLEGIATE DEBATE.
University Team Selected to Cont,
HOnOrs With Johns Hopkins,


Spectal to The Times DISPATCHED
CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, February
1.-THE final preliminary for the pur-
pose OF choosing Il team to represent
Virginia In the third annual debate with
Johns Hopkins was held last night in
the Jefferson Society hall at the Uni
Versity of Virginia, and resulted in the
choice of the following men: DeRoy
Ransom Fonville, OF Burlington, N. c.:
Maurice Hirsch, of Houston, TEX. and
Thomas Slater Settle, of Flint Hill
Va. Alternate. Harry Hadley Thurlow
Of Buffalo, n. y. The Judges were
Professors Thomas W. Page, Albert
LeFevre and William II. Heck
Fonville and Thurlow are flrst-year
students In the Law School. while this
IS Filrsch's second year, and Settles
third year In the college department.
player of note.
The debate with Hopkins IS to take
place at the University OF Virginia
Friday. April Sd, and the question is
"Resolved, That National Banks Should
Be Permitted to Issue, Subject to Tax
and Government Supervision, Notes
Based On Their General Assets" Vir,
ginia will have the affirmative OF the
question. The first debate with Hon,
klns, held at the University Of Viz.
glnia, was won by Virginia and the
second, held last year in Baltimore
was captured by Hopkins.
for the debate with the Universe ty. OF Of
North Carolina will be held Frida,
night of this week, The question "a,
debate will be the same as that In the
Hopkins contest
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-13
KITcHIN MAKES A STIR.
A Letter Concerning Congregational Con-
venti0n Excites Comment.
rspeclal to The Times Dispatch
s. lEM N q Eahru,


Especial to The Times -Dlspatch]
WINSTON SALEM, N. c., February
1o.-Thc publication to-day of q prl-
vate letter from Congressman w. w.
Ilitchin, OF this district. In which ha
expressed the opinion that It would
be unwise to hold the congressional
Democratic convention until after tho
State convention, Is producing much
discussion and comment, In his letter,
which Is addressed to-a member Of the
congressional committee. Mr., Ikltchln
says my opinion Is that al there
seems to be serious contest for the
nomination the next congressional con-
,vention sloNo be held after tho State
conventions, hope YOU win agree
with rne in this matter. Reasons are
manifest"
"AIr. Hitchin's opponents are opanly
declaring thar this is q trick Of the
sCongressman's that he sees that he
cannot be nominated for GOVERNOR
and that he wants to return to Con-
gress. on tho other hand, an ardent
andmirer of Mr. Kltchln argues that he
would not think OF accepting q re-
nomination for Congress-, even II he
should lose out in his gubePnatorla
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-13
MAGE['S SLAYER
HAS A HEARING
Interesting Report on Progress 81
Work of Diversion OF
i, Appomattox.

PETERSBURG, VA. February a.
William Mack, the negro tramp who
shot and killed Barney A. Magee, Jr.,
day operator at Golfers station, on the
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad. in Din
widdie county, had preliminary hear
ing before Justice Watkins, at Fern
dale Park, this afternoon. and was
committed into the keeping of Sheriff
J. w. Galusha. OF Dinwiddie county, TO
await trial at the next term of the
Circuit Court, converting in March The
prisoner was brought back to the Pc
tersburg Jail. AT the hearing A. p.
Falconer, OF this city. who was with
Magee at the time of the shooting, re-
peated the substance of his story that
the negro shot Magee after the latter
had pulled his own pistol The negro
testified that Magee levelled pistol
at him, causing him to pull his own,
which, he says. went off before he
knew 1t.
Rev. Charles B. Richards, pastor of
the Washington Street Christian
Church. who was recently elected gen
eral secretary of the newly organized
Associated Charities OF Petersburg. has
published an appeal to the people of
the city to enter into the work of the
organization, and to make contribu-
lions of money, clothing or fuel for
the alienation of want and suffering
among the impoverished families In
the city. The new association seeks to
increase the efficiency of the various
charitable societies in Petersburg by
effecting a direct cooperation between
them, thus preventing imposltions BY
professional beggars and Migrants
The general secretary has established
an office on Courthouse Square.
The Diversion Plan.
At the meeting of the Chamber OF
Commerce last night Captain Carter r
Bishop, chairman Of the river and har-
Dor committee, made a most favorable
report regarding the progress of the
work on the diversion of the Appomat-
tox River. Captain Bishop stated that
two miles of the new channel had been
completed, work now being in progress
on the final quarter mile section be-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-13
GANG Of YEGGMEN
BROUGHT TO BAY
Believed to Be the Men Who
Robbed Post-Oifice Safe at
Dunn, in Harnett County.
[specIal 10 The Times- plspatch.]

RALEIGH. n. c., February 12.-Of-
ficers arrived here this morning from
Lancaster. S G.. with five "yeggmen"
to await trial at the May term Of the
United States District Court on the
charge of blowing open and robbing
the safe of the post-office ut Dunn.
Harnett county, on the night of Dec
ember 2Stn. They are ]. T. Leonard,
Charlie Williams, James Scanlon. G.
f. Shaw and Henry S. Hallen. the lat
ter being a one-armed man. They
were captured at Van Wick. January
Sth, by posse OF citizens. who had
been put on the alert through con-
fidential letter from post-office In
spectors to postmasters throughout
that section to look out for post-of-
flee robbers who had been tracked to
that section.
The men had with them valise of
explosives and other material and in
struments for safe blowing work."
and We're heavily armed.
A charter Is granted for the r. w.
Livermore Company, of Pates. Robe
son county, capital $4,000, subscribed
by Hall and Pearsall. Acme Manufac-
turing Company. Navassa Guano Com
pany, Southern Exchange Company, M.
Cohen Sons & Co.
Another charter is to the Crescent
Hardware Company. of Greensboro
capital $4,000, by u. c. Hudson. A. w
Vickery, j. N. Longest, Il. D. Gordear
and others.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-13
rARHEEL FAIR.
Raleigh Is Admitted to the Circuit
Dntcs FiXed.

Especial to The Times Dispatch,l
GREENSBORO, N. c., February "a
At a meeting here this afternoon OF
presidents and secretaries composing
the North Carolina circuit of fairs
all cities embraced in the organization
were represented. Application being
made by Colonel Joseph z. Pogue. sec
rotary OF the State fair at Raleigh. to
join the circuit. a resolution that Ra-
leigh be admitted. provided she &C
cepts the date assigned her by the Cir
cult, was unanimously adopted.
The association appointed a repre-.
sentative to meet the Virginia circuit
at Lynchburg. February 18th. 1t was
decided that all horses entered FOL
stakes shall enter for the entire cir:
cult. and Frank Smith. of Buffalo. N
Y, was engaged as starter. for all races
throughout the circuit. The dates Sc
iected for the fairs were: Winston
Salem, September goth to October Cd
Greensboro. October 5th to 9th; Sails
bury; October. lsth to 18th: Charlotte
October 2oth to 25th; Raleigh, October
26th to 30th.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-13
VETERANS ENTERTAINED.
Brilliant Reception IN Their Honor By
/ Mrs. Robertson, of Nerk1ey.
/ | rSpaci,l N Tho Tjr, es- Djinotch I

NORFOLK, February 1a.-Tuesday
evening at THE Sycamores," the home
Berkeley, a brilliant reception and en-
-tertainment was given in honor of the
Confederate veterans of Neimeyer-
Shaw Camp. and invited guests. by
Neimeyer-Shaw Chapter of the Daugh-
was decorated In Confederate flags
and colors and brilliantly illuminated
The attendance was large.
An excellent program of recitations
and songs by the combined choirs oil
Norfolk, Portsmouth and Berkeley, ole
Southern airs being rendered was the
feature Of the evening. Refreshments
were served. Miss Margaret Corey
Mrs, p. &C. Sacage and Mrs, Hugh M
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-13
PLAIN TALK no THE CREEKS.
Mayor Cutcl,in Guarantees Protection,
But They Must Obey Law.

Especial 10 The Times Dispatch ]
ROANOKE, VA, February 12.-May.
or Joel Fl. Cutchn addressed the Greek
colony at the City Hall to-day with
view to bringing about a better un-
Outstanding between the Greeks and
citizens. He read communications from
Governor Swanson and the Greek Con-
sui. and assured the Greeks that they
would have full police protection, but
their own hands and attack people. He
also advised them to CLOSE their places
of business on Sunday and attend the
churches. The Greeks adopted reso-
lutions thanking the Mayor, and as
sured him they would fellow his adj
vice. Nearly every Greek in the city
was present
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-13

tween the Atlantic Coast Line Rail-
road bridge. In Pocahontas, and the
point of Intersection with the Apo
mattoS. Work on the dam across the
river between Pocahontas bridge and
the Atlantic Coast Line trestle is stead
lily progressing. and the rock founda-
tion for the structure is beginning to
appear above the water. This dam
will soon be large enough to effectively
prevent further deposits of sand In the
harbor. and Will thus make possible
permanent results from the dredging
of the harbor.
Contributions amounting to s525.66
We're obtained last Monday-"Tag Day"
by the many representatives Of the
Petersburg Hospital, who decorated
contributors to the Institution with
yellow tags inscribed petersburg Hos
pital, 1905" The board of ladies who
manage the hospitals finances made
great success of this plan of securing
additional funds for its rapidly In
creasng work.
The offertory at the sacred concert
given at Tabb Street Presbyterian
Church under the auspices of the Cow
enanters amounted to $l52.5O.
white youth named Beverly Wood
was arrested here last night on the
charge of being an escaped inmate OF
the Laurel Reformatory from which
he is said to have escaped on jan
uary goth. Wood will be held until
sent for by the reformatory authorities.
Death of Mrs. Bailey.
Mrs. Annie Teresa Bailey, wife Of
Mr.. James H. Bailey, Of this city, died
at half-past z o'clock last evening ut
her residence on Liberty Street, after
brief illness. Mrs. Bailey was a lady
of beautiful character, and much be-
loved by great number of friends.
She Is survived by her husband, two
daughters and one son. who are Miss
Margaret Bailey, Miss Gertrude Bailey
and Mr.. J. Harry Bailey. of this city.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-13
Pleaded Guilty to Forgery.

Especial Cable to The Times Dlspatch.] ,..
WINSTON-SALEM, N. c.. February
Pin the Superior Court here to-day
r. M. Draughan pleaded guilty to forg-
ing the name of w. D. Draughan, Of
Durham, on draft for 500 and pass
ing it on local clothing Arm. Drau-
CHAN also confessed that he changed
his name to r. NJ Pool to keep from
being detected. He was given term
of five years in the penitentiary.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-13
Death of J. cowan Barber.

q Specinl to The Tfmes-D ispatch. 80
SALISBURY, n. c., February Ia
Mr.. ]. Cowan Barber. of BARRIERS juno
ton, died at his home at that place
yesterday afternoon following short
of the best known citizens OF Rowan
county and pioneer resident OF the
new village. He was fifty-two years
old. and leaves wife and five chill
dren. The interment was held to-day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-13
Coast Line Yields.

President T. NJ Emerson, OF the At
lantic Coast Line Railway Company
has written to Governor Glenn let
ter in which he says that notwtth-
failed to get the rate compromise
measure through the General Assem-
bly, just as It was agreed to by the
railroad companies. notably as to the
Corporation Commission having the res
view of the rates after one year, the
Coast Line Will put the rate provided
by the new act into effect for one year
at least to give 1t trial.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-13
BEFR1ENDED THE WIDOW.
And Now She Charges Him with Rob.
bInE Her,
[speclal 70 The Tlmes. pIspatch.l

Especial to The Times Dlspatch.l
NORFOLK, VA, February 49,
Charged with obtaining 500 from Mrs
Frances w. Stoddard fraudulently, S,
a. Billings was given preliminary
hearing this morning in the. Police
decision after hearing the testimony.
The evidence showed that Mrs. Stod-
dard was widow of former general
freight agent of the New York, New
Haven and Hartford Railroad, at Merl-
dian, Conn; that Mr.. Billings and Mr..
Stoddard were knights Templars,. and
that for this reason Billings had be-
friended the widow on several occa-
sions.
addicted to the too frequent use OF
wine; that she had to be sent to the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-13

w. r. Shaw, first vice-president; Colo,
mel W. II. S. Burgwyn, second vice.
president; r. II. Latham. secretary
treasurer.
The various committees are headed
by well-known business men, and 1t Is
needless to say the men who have been
selected to direct the affairs of this
important organization will work In
harmony for the advancement Of the
city's best interests.
Mr.. 7. Z. Fender. the Halifax coun-
ty farmer, who was some time ago
in the limelight upon charges made
against him of Ill treatment by MISS
Olga Sjostedt the trained nurse of AS
bury Park, N. j.. laughs at the state
ment recently sent out that the young
woman would enter suit against him.
Mr.. Pender says you could not bring
her here with requisition from the
Governor of the State, as she knows
full well that he invites the most thor
ough investigation.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-13
HERO OF KINGS MOUNTAIN,
Effort to Get Congress- to Erect NIonu
nient tO His Memory

rspecinl 10 The Times u isnatch.1
ABINGDON, VA, February 49,
Judge II, r. Hutton has returned from
washington, whittier he had gone at
to renresent Its interest before CON
gresslonal committee that had under
Consideration q bill appropriating
$4,000 to ersct q monument at this
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-13
Cafe destroyed ny Fire.

- ShsCIu1 -------
NORFOLK, February 12.-The Pin
sner's Point Cafe, owned ana operatet
by T.. w. Codd, was destroyed by fire
early this morning, entailing a loss OF
about $4,000 The loss is only partly
covered by insurance,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-13

contest and that his only reason for
writing such a letter was to save III a.
self from criticism on the part OF the
various aspirants for the congressional
nomination, who are asking for ms
Influence in their behalf in Person. his
home county.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-13
wELpoN,s PnoGREss.

Chamber of Commerce Oreanizcd-Pen-
der Courts Investigation.
Especial to The Times Dispatch.1
WELDON. N. c., February 12.-Wel-
don's newly organized Chamber OF
Commerce starts off we'll by electing
the following officers:
Major Thomas L. Emry, president
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-13

hospital because OF nervousness. and
that Mr.. Billings required her to sign
4 check for 500 to indemnify him
against bills created because of this
labit
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-13
place in memory Of General William
Campbell, the hero of Kings Mountain.
This bill was introduced by G. B. Slemp.
the present representative of the Ninth

AS is we'll known, General Campbell
commanded that small army of hardy
mountaineers. which composed the
Rear Guard of the Revolution" wrest.
ing from the British a victory at
Kings Mountain. This eliminated in
the surrender at Yorktown. General
Campbell's home was in Abingdon and
many of his descendants live here to-
Holbrook argus., 1908-10-27

United States land office at Phoenix, Arizona, on Dec. 19, 1908. Any settler who was act ually and in good faith claiming any of said lands for agricultural purposes prior to January 1, 1906, and has not abandoned same, has a preference right to make a homestead entry for the lands actually occupied. Said lands were listed upon the appli- Cations of the persons mentioned below, who have a preference right subject to the prior right of any such settler, provided such settler or applicant is qualified to make homestead entry and the preference right is exercised prior to Dec 19, 1908, on which date the lands will be subject to settle ment and entry by any qualified person. The lands are as follows: The NE14 ot NEH ot NEH, the N12 of SEA of NE14 ot NE14, Sec. 32, the N12 of NWH of NW14, the N12 of S12 of NWH of NWH, Sec. 33, T. II N., K. 19 E., G & $. R. M listed upon the application Of John Lewis, ofPinedale, Arizona. Fred Dennett, Commissioner of the General Land Office. Approv- ed Sept. 25, 1908, Frank Pierce, First Assistant Secretary of the Interior.
Holbrook argus., 1908-10-27
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department of the Interior. U. $. Land Office at Phoenix, Arizona. September 17, 1908
 Notice is hereby given that John E Swith, of Adamana. Arizona, who. on October :, 1902, made Homestead Application No. 17I4 (PrescotD Serial No. 0S93) for w. SW4, Section &, Township IS N, Range 24 E.. G. & $. R. Meridian. has filed notice of intention to ma ke Final five year Proof. to esta blish claim to the land above deScrib- ed. before F. M. Buck. U. $. Commissioner. at Holbrook. Arizona, on the 30th day ot October, 1908.
 Claimant names as witnesses: ::
 Orville Martin. of Adamana. Arizona.
 Frank George. of HoIbrook. Arizona.
 Frank Wallace. of Adamaua, Arizona.
 R. Lee Newman. of Adamana, Arizona.
 LYMAN W. WAKEFIELD. 6 2l Register
Holbrook argus., 1908-10-27

fore r. M. Buck, U. $ Commis siOner, at HolbroOk, Arizona. on the 2Sth day of October 1908.
 Claimant names as witnesses
 George w. Hennessey, of Hol brook. Arizona.
 James Donahue. of Adamana, Arizona.
 Homer F. Grigsby, of Pinto, Arizona.
 Carl A. Stevenson, of Adam ana. Arizona.
 LYMAN w. WAKEFIELD. b ~ Register
Holbrook argus., 1908-10-27
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION


 Department of the Interior, U. $. Land Office at Phoenix, Arizo- ma, September 19, 1908.
 Notice IS hereby given that Thomas Osborne, ,ofSt. MichaePs, Arizona, who, on June 21, 1902, made Homestead Application No. l7O0, (Serial Mo- O925), for NE1A NE14, Section 1 4, Township 26N, Range 30 E, Gila and Salt River Meridian, has filed notice of in tentlOn to make Final Five Year Proof, to establish claim to the land above described, before F. M. Zuck, U. S. Commissioner, at HOlbrOOk, Arizona, on the 9th day of November, 1908.
 Claimant names a witnesses: Thomas Leaden, ofGallup, New Mexico.
 Ben Damon, of St. Michaels, Arizona.
 Simon Schwemberger, of St. Michaels, Arizona.
 Geo. w. Sampson, of Gallup, New Mexico.
 LYMAN w. WAKEFIELD o-ll-3 Register.
Holbrook argus., 1908-10-27
The AGe of Happiness.

What is the age of happiness? A great man of science has lately de clared his belief that pessimism, like measles, is a complaint of youth and a calm joy the characteristic of age
 The women workers have just been told by Mrs. Creighton that middle age is happier than the springtime of life.
Holbrook argus., 1908-10-27
Actor,s Head Had swelled.

Richard Mansfield had engaged an actor at a salary of $75 a week. The actor made good" in the part and promptly insisted that his stipend be increased to $l00. Why" inquired MT. Mansfield. Because I've achieved a big success in the role' An" re- turned Peer Gynt, what do you sup pose I gave you $75 for-to fail?"
Holbrook argus., 1908-10-27
His First Lesson in Astronomy.

Sir David Gill, formerly astronomer at Cape Town, South Africa, had an interview with CetewayO, the great Zulu chief. The dusky potentate asked him how long it would take to go to the sun in a Cape" wagon. Making rapid calculation on his cuff, Sir David told the amazed chief It would take 13,000 years.
Holbrook argus., 1908-10-27
Where He Stood.

The woman was showing the artist her diamond pin. How much is it worth?" he asked "A hundred and fifty dollars" she answered. What would you do if you had a diamond pin that was worth a hundred dol lars?" There's one thing certain" he said. T wouldn't have the diamond pin."
Holbrook argus., 1908-10-27
c Q M IN G

D.. H. W.SWigert of the Swigert Bros Optical Co.,, Phoenix and Denver will be here again for one day only, Satur- day. Oct. 3l.
 If there is anything the matter with your eyes, or in need of spectacles, Eye Glasses, Artificial Eyes, or anything op- tical, take advantage of this excellent opportunity while we are here and have your eyes carefully examined, and your optical work done by com petent, reli- able, and exclusive optical house This is our last trip until early spring. If you cannot conveniently call during the day come evenings. Hours from g a. m. till 9 p. m. Remember the Date, Saturday, Oct aI.
 Reliable work and satisfaction our
 Guarantee.
Holbrook argus., 1908-10-27
His Opportunity.

'T am in love with a young lady who is deaf and near-sighted," wrote the young man. Should I marry herr" You not only should" remarked the snake editor, who was temporarily do ing the query editors work, but if she is blind and deaf you probably cani"-Answers