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The Washington times., 1908-09-03
WEST VIRGINIANS
SEEK COMPROMISE
Take Factional Fight to New
York Republican Head
quarters.
By ]. C. wELLIvER.

NEW YORK, Sept 3.-The West Vir-
ginia Republican factional fight, red hot
and seething. arrived at national head
quarters today and there was something
doing right away.
The subcommittee of the national
committee, composed Of Messrs. Brook
er, du Pont and Ward. appointed TO in
vestigate this fight, sat and heard rep
resentatives OF the Swisher and ScherT
factions. When the facts and compro-
mise proposition are threshed out. the
executive committee OF the national
committee Will decide what to do. The
Swisher people stand on their claim
that they are strictly regular" and
therefore must be recognized. They
propose no compromises.
Grant Gives Views.
The scherr people, through T. n.
Grant chairman Of their State ticket,
said:
NO. we make no claims about regular
ity. We represent nothing but the fight
OF the people of West Virginia for re-
lief from a vicious machines domina-
ton, and we are willing TO make any
concession necessary to save the ma
tionaI ticket But I'll tell you this-if
Will stay in the field. and ScherT viii
carry 90 Der cent OF the Republican
votes Of the State. That's sure.
why. we've asked them at least 10
agree IN advance that, lt NJ compromise
is reached and both State tickets run,
the electoral ticket shall 60 on with
both State tickets"
The Scherr people submitted I'VE prop
osit!cns for compromise. Every one Of
them was based on the presumption
that Swisher and Scherr both retire.
Then they proposed various ways to
nominate a new ticket. First. they
proposed that tie four State committee
men who are common 10 both factions,
with Judge Goff, name an executive
committee which shall reorganIZC the
State committee and name a new State
ticket. preferably with COTS candidate
FOR governor.
Other Proposals.
Second: Take the two rival State COM
mittees, eliminate the two members at
large on each side, let each side cut off
six names from the other sides list:
then let the remaining members I'LL the
vacancies, and the new committee
then name a complete new State ticket.
Third: The four State committeeman
common to both committees, with the
subcommittee of the national commit
tee, to name a new candidate for gov
eTnOr and new State committee; the
State committee then to name the rest
of the ticket
Fourth: Hold a Statewide primary
within two weeks to nominate a full
ticket.
The fifth is very bitter. The Scherr
people fatty deny any authority in the
national committee to interfere, and in
innate strongly that they viii not abide
bv any de isi0n which leaves them en-
tireIv ous of consideration They ado
that if they are turned down and the
electors don't go on both tickets, then
Taft will lose the State.
The subcommittee of the Republican
national committee considering the
tangle, after a long secret session, an
nOunced that 1t would definitely ca
nounce its decision next Wednesday.
The Washington times., 1908-09-03

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The Washington times., 1908-09-03

Moses l4th Annual September Sale
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Moses 14th Annual September SALE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-19
WHERE IS PODUNK

IT has not been many Years since the popular
expressions in the East to denote remote
ness and outlandishness were such place names
as Oshkosh and Kalamazoo. Yet both these
places are now hustling cities having popula-
ton of more than twenty-five thousand and
each is approximately the geographical
center of population as Chicago and St. Louis
The standard expression to denote rural OBJ
security is "Podunk" Everyb ody has heard
of Podunk; but where is it? There is no Pc;
dunk in the list of sixty-two thousand federal
postoffices. The United States Board on
Geographic Names has thrown only little
light on the subject by decreeing recently as
follows "Quaboag; pond in Brookield town.
Worcester County. Massachusetts, Not North.
nor Podunk." Is there a Podunk, anywhere
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-19
FIGHTING AN ALLIGATOR

EQUALLY as heroic was the action of the
- dog playmate and protector of the chill
dren Of the Meecham family. in lower Florida
The Meecham cabin was located on the edge
of vast swamp infested by variety of wild
beasts and game. on a peninsula intersected
by numerous bayous. The head of the house
hold was part farmer. though preferably a
hunter. and Tige. his brindle dog. gentle with
had not hesitated to brave the teeth and paws
of more than one bear which Meecham had
aroused from its lair in the swamps. and had
proved victor in tooth to tooth combats with
wildcats.
When. brief space before shutdown one
evening. the Meecham children. boy of twelve
and his sister of ten. asked permission to 60 to
the bayou. less than half mile distant for
the purpose of angling for catfish, the mother
objected, giving as her reason that she feared
the same wild animal responsible for the mys-
ferrous disappearance Of couple of hogs
would make way with them. Her objection
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would attack in daylight, and. besides. Tige
could accompany them SO that their safe re-
turn would be assured
How true the dog was to his trust was shown
when the brother and sister rushed wildly
excited to the cabin not long afterward with
the tale of how the dog had interposed himself
as victim instead of the little girl Between
sobs of terror and grief over the loss of their
faithful four-footed friend, the boy stated he
and his sister were on the bayou brink when
suddenly from the water at their feet hor-
rlble scaly snout protruded. With incredible
swlftness huge allig tor scrambled up the
bank and seized in its massive Jaws the dress
OF the girl. So paralyzed was he with terror.
the brother could only stand with eyes dilated
and gasp: but the dog. bristling with rage.
and undaunted, instantly sprang at the terrible
intruder. barking loudly and swapping at the
saurian's horrid, cruel eyes, its only vulnerable
points.
AllIgators are said to be inordinately fond of
dog flesh. and probably that can account for
the reason this one released its deadly grasp on
the child. who was luckily unin jured. to sink
its monstrous teeth into the body of her canine
champion. Wheeling suddenly and delivering
with its powerful tail slap that narrowly
missed both children. the alligator plunged
into the water and beneath with its velping
prev.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-19
AN ANIMAL TRAINERS BoDYGUARp

60 eminent an authority on brute courage
as Edward Darling. who as trainer for the
famous Hagenbeck has faced death hundreds
of times as he gazed at close range unflinchinply
into the fierce. glazing eyes of the most savage
beasts of prey, asserts that of all animals the
dog IS most heroic In giving proof of his state
ment, the celebrated trainer discloses secret
OF the wild beast training establishment.
Seldom Is an arena exhibition presented in
which lions and tigers. pumas, hyenas bears,
and the like are mingled Unfortunately with
the trainer, that at least one dog is not in the
group. Spectators have wondered no doubt
says Darling. at the lncongruity of having the
domestic animal with the Jungle beasts, not
understanding the design.
The dog IS not there for purposes of exhibit
ton. however, but for the protection of the
trainer. its master In other words. the tame
animal is the secret service agent of the trainer
as much so as any who quietly guard prince or
potentate. Great Danes or mastiffs are usually
selected tor the arena. because of all dogs their
love for their owners IS greatest. and their size
renders them more fitted to cope with the
carnivora. Darling owes his life to his arena
dog Fritz, which bears an honorable scar re-
celved at the same time the masters left Shout
der was so badly lacerated that he was retired
for weeks. The trainer said
"A tiger. always uncertain brute with
which to deal, would have killed me but for
Fritz. OF all members of the feline tribe that
tiger, Cartouche, was the most treacherous.
For days it would perform beautifully: then
long claw would shoot out at me, a leap at
my throat. and all previous good conduct
would be forgotten. That was why l put
Fritz on the pedestal adjoining that of the
tiger, as a safeguard, not because the dog
preferred the place. He was terribly afraid OF
Cartouche. Therein the heroism of the dog
appears. The spectators could not see Fritz
trembling from fear all the time he was so near
the great striped beast: but l saw, knew the
cause, and was satisfied also that it would
not deter him from coming to the succor of his
master when the time should arrive
1t came most Unexpectedly, during per-
Torrance. On the tigers right was a hyena,
as cruel as the tiger, and more cowardly. It
did not respond to my command. and l ad-
vanced to give it a taste of the whip. Almost
before / knew it Cartouche had launched his
great yellow body at me, and was lying fiat on
my back the beast chewed at my shoulder
My throat next would have felt its fangs. had
not my ears been assaied by the excited bark
ing of Fritz. who had leaped to my rescue. and
was sinking his own teeth into the tigers flank
Half conscious, l was aware that the tiger had
released me, had turned its head. With one
sweep of its powerful fore paw. dimly saw it
open my dogs body from neck to hip joint
but still Fritz dared those death dealing claws
and awful. cleaning fangs. keeping the tiger
occupied a needed moment until the arena
door was opened. assistants entered and liter
ally beat back the tiger from the two of us"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-19

was ovcrruled
by the father,
who said no
beast Of Drav
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-09-02

Olive Hill, Sept. Mr. Burt futile
and Rob. Medearis are building a
house in Centerville.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Busby had as
their Sunday guests, Mr.. and Mrs.
Wesley Walker and family, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. j. Mckinney and family, Mr..
and Mrs. George Armstrong and FAM
lily, and Miss Mary Durr. ~-..
Miss Florence Follie spent Sunday
with Mary Horney.
Samuel Medearis is doing carpenter
work for Walter Harris this week.
Westcott and Fern Hams, from near
Richmond, visited with Eliza and
James Armstrong, Saturday and Sun.
day.
Mr.. Ben Brackney has rented Lem
McNutt's house and will move this
week.
Twenty-three persons went from
here to Dayton last Friday.
Mr.. Joe B. Curtis who has been
tending the switch lights here for SC
many years has given up his work
There have been eight day lights in
stalled.
Mr.. Frank Taylor and family anG
Miss Matte Taylor have returned
home after visit in Frankton, Ind.
a few weeks.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-09-02
Anxious for Ruling on Contro-
yersy Emanating From In
terchange Proposition.
QUESTION OF AUTHORITY.
If SHIPPERS CAN GET NO RELIEF
LEGISLATURE WILL BE ASKED
TO GIVE COMMISSION AUTHOR
Try TO ENFORCE ORDERS.
(By Special Correspondent

Indianapolis, Sept. 2.-The Indiana
railroad commission is awaiting the
reconyening of the supreme court,
when it is expected that the Richmend
controversy over the interchange of
freight between the Pennsylvania and
the c., C. e l.. will be one of the first
cases to be acted on. The chief fea-
ture in the affair is the question OF
authority on the part of the commits
sion. In several recent controversies
with the railroads the commission S
orders have been ignored and the su-
preme court decision in the Richmond
case Is expected to fix definitely the
commissions powers under the law.
If 1t shall be decided that the Rich
mond shippers cannot get relief, then
the legislature will be asked to clothe
the commission with such authority as
will compel the railroads to respect
it's orders. There is similar case
pending, brought against the Big Four
by southern Indiana shippers, and the
decision will have an important bear
ing
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-09-02
WEBSTER. IND.

Webster, Sept. 1.-The opening of
James Browns new store was a COM
plete success in every way. Piano and
drums furnished the music for the
evening. 1t is also contemplated that
the ticket office of the c., c. & L..
railroad will be removed to this store,
as it will be more convenient for the
passengers.
Mrs. Viola Wilcoxen and daughter,
Alta. are spending the week in Craw-
louisville.
Luther Coppock of Arizona was
greeting old friends and neighbors
here last Monday evening.
Jessie Overman is still very sick.
Quite number from here attended
the Chautauqua, Sunday.
The dance given in the new railroad
hall Saturday evening by Robert
Mitchell and George Toschlog, was
largely attended. Robinson's Orches-
ira furnished the music.
Nathan Overman of Richmond, spent
Sunday with his father, Jesse Over
man.
William Ryan is on the sick list.
Preparations are being made to
move the depot across the road from
where it now stands, as it is in the
way of putting in the new switch.
A new bridge is being put in across
the branch that goes through Webster,
which will add a great deal to the APP
pearance of the town.
Mr.. Hunt and son of Boston, have
purchased number of logs of John
Grove, east of town and are hauling
them here to be shipped.
Master James Stewart, of Marion, is
spending a few days with his grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. James Nutter.
Mrs. Ben Duke of Richmond is visit
ing her son, Mark.
Miss Emma Haisley is visiting in
Richmond.
Miss Gwendoline Hadley of Rich
mond, spent one day last week with
Mrs. Elizabeth Harris, and attended
the opening of James Browns new
store.
Mr. Carl Phoenis has moved to
Whitewater.
Rain is much needed in this vicinity
as it is most everywhere else.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gale Wickersham
moved yesterday to Richmond.
Daniel Palmer, who has been quite
sick wor the past week is able to be
out again.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-09-02
CAMBRIDGE CITY, IND.

Cambridge City, Ind, Sept. O.
Charles Nicholson, of Tolsa, Okla, is
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Bent Wilson.
Miss Kate Mcnamara of Indianapo-
lis, Is visiting friends in Cambridge
City and Germantown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tod Garvin, of Cleve-
land, are here, the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. A. Roth.
Miss Nellie Ohmit is visiting friends
in Indianapolis.
Miss Myrtle Walker, of New Castle,
is the guest of relatives in this city
Mrs Bert Berger of Kokomo, who
has been visiting her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Steele, on North Front
street, returned to her home in Ko-
komo, on Monday.
Mrs. James Hunt, of Fort Wayne, is
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs Bent Will
son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Griffin are in Con-
nersville, visiting friends and attend
ing the fair. This is the first days
vacation that Mr. Griffin has taken in
nine years.
Rev. T. P Walter, who has been
spending some time at Bay View,
Mich, came home today.
Mrs Florence Pickett of New Cas-
tie. Ind, is the guest of DR.. J. N. Mauk
and family.
Clifford Ireland of the Ireland, Mat
hews Manufacturing company of De-
troit, was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. o.
e. White.
Mrs. Ada Dennis and her guest, Mrs.
Florence Pickett, attended the concert
given by Mrs. James Hornaday, at
Richmond, on Tuesday evening.
Mrs. A. H. Daugherty Of New Lis
bon, is visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Dudley Boyd.
Prof w. L. Soundars and son Grady,
of Connersville, were the guests of
Dr. and Mrs. J. N. Study on Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Omer Guyton, Mrs. Ce-
leste Bond, and Mr.. and Mrs. Bent
Wilson were among the number who
attended the Bond reunion at Jackson
Park on Tuesday.
Glenn Johnson is spending few days
in the northern part of the state.
The Rebeccas will meet with Mrs.
Kimball, of Milton, on Thursday after
| noon.
Miss Nellie Ohmit is in Indianapolis,
the guest of Mrs. Roy Baker.
Miss Belle Hartman has been visit
ing relatives south of Milton.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Mcintosh,
on Sunday, son.
Francis Sears, of Anderson, the
young lady who was bitten by mad
dog a few days since, is the daughter
of John Sears, a former we'll known
resident of this place. The animal
was killed and the head was sent to
indianapolis for examination. Physi
| clans pronounced it a case of rabbis
The young lady is now in the Pasteur
Institute at Indianapolis.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-09-02
ECONOMY, IND

Economy, Ind, Sept. Mrs. Etha-
linda Thornburg, the mother of
George, Frank and Harry Thornburg,
had a stroke of paralysis Sunday aft
ernoon and this morning is still in a
critical condition with no prospects of
improving
Henry Cain is suffering from an at
tack of paralysis of the throat. He is
lying unconscious without much hope
of recovery
Mrs. John Taylor was called to Rich
mond Tuesday morning on account of
her mothers death.
School begins Monday, September
18th in Perry township, with the same
teachers as last year.
Joe Ballenger has returned to
Greencastle after spending his vaca-
ton here.
Joe Lamb and Aldo Cain are putting
up the flagstaff on the high school
building.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Daugherty
were Miss Mabel Hunnicutt's visitors,
recently.
Mrs. Ann Scantland of Williamsb urge
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hunnicutt and
daughter of Bloomingsport, Mr.. and
Mrs. Earl Hunnicutt, of Brownsville,
were here for the Scantland reunion
yesterday. There were relatives from
Peru and Grant county present
The stork got busy again Monday
afternoon and brought Mr.. and Mrs.
Carico a girl baby.
Stockmen are shipping hogs from
here today.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Swain and
daughter Mildred, are back from
Richmond where they visited and at
tended the chautauqua.
Paul Cain and Albert Atkinson were
in Richmond, recently.
Mrs. Byram PIERCE and son Robert
attended the Baird reunion at Jackson
park, Tuesday
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Greenstreet
and two children left for California to
make their home there Tuesday.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-09-02
ness at Richmond Monday.

ness at Richmond Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Engle and children
have returned to their home in Carlos
City after a visit with relatives here.
Miss Marie Mills of Modoc is spend
ing the week with Mr.. and Mrs. Dan
Moore.
The pike east of town is being grav-
eled for some distance.
Mrs. Will Roller is visiting rela-
tives at Straughns.
Our street sprinkler is appreciated
by our citizens. Some are having the
dust hauled from in front of their resi-
dences SO it will not require SO much
water to keep the dust from flying.
The Clay township public school
will begin next Monday, Sept. Z.
John Martindale delivered load OF
poultry to Limiting & Co. at Centerville
Tuesday.
Charles Bennett of Richmond was
calling on relatives here Tuesday.
The potato crop is much better than
was at first expected so report those
who have harvested their crop.
Ernest Scruggs is putting in a
foundation for a new dwelling house
to be erected on the Henry Williams
farm, south of town. This is the
eighth dwelling house erected on this
farm. Williamsville would be an ap-
propriate name for this little village.
Mrs. F. McKissick of Muncie is
spending a few weeks with relatives
here.
Judging from the amount of fertiliz.
er that is being sold, the farmers are
preparing to put out a large wheat
crop this season if we get rain in time,
so they can do their fall blowing.
The thirteenth annual reunion OF
the Bond families occurred at Jack.
sons park Tuesday. A bountiful din.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-09-02
ROBINSON'S CROSSING. IND.

Robinson's Crossing, Ine Sept. q
Mrs. Mary E. Skinner died Sunday at
her home at Lyons Station. Until the
death of the husband. the late VIM.
Skinner, a member of one of the pio-
neer families of this place. their home
was here. After a short funeral serv-
ice at the house at nine o'clock today,
the remains will be shipped to Ottum-
wa, Iowa. for interment.
Richard McMullen and e. C. Porter
attended the Chautauqua at Richmond,
Sunday.
Leora Masters returned to her home
at Brookville. Monday after a weeks
visit with the family of Charles Bailey.
Thomas Hubble and family visited
John F. Woods. Sunday.
The sale at the late VIM. A. Hol-
lands will be the ninth.
G. A. r. Dickson and family have
gone to Youngstown, Ohio to visit rel
atives.
JOHN L. Byrne has purchased the
David Funk homestead.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-09-02
HAGERSTOWN. IND.

Hagerstown, Ind, Sept. Miss
Irene Arlington has returned home
from the wholesale millinery house at
Cincinnati and will remain until Sept,
Z, when she will take her position at
Hope, Ind.
The Keever reunion will be held
Sept. 9TH in the grove of Jack Good
son, north of Hagerstown. An inter-
esting program has been prepared for
theoccasion.
Mrs. Joseph Swain anG daughter
Myrtle have returned to their home at
Louisville, KY, after two weeks Wis
it here with Mr.. and Mrs. Theo Sells.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Boyd are pre-
pairing to move to Greensboro and Har-
ley Benbow's will occupy the VIM
mer property, vacated by Boyds.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-09-02

Frank Leavell will move to the H. c.
knode house, vacated by Benbow's.
Valley Gohring is visiting his daugh-
ter, Mrs. Margaret Simmons, at In
dianapolis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Walker and
daughter Grace and Clyde Reynolds,
were among those who were at Ches-
terrified Sunday.
The marriage of Miss Bessie Stewart
to Waldo Coryel1. was solemnized at
high noon Tuesday at the home of the
brides parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Doc
Stewart. Only the immediate family
of the bride and groom were present.
An elegant four course dinner was
served after the ceremony. The cou-
pie will reside at Greensburg, Ind, and
will go Immediately to their newly fur
nished home at that place. Mr.. Coryell
is a miller by trade.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-09-02
LIBERTY. IND.

Liberty, Ind, Sept. Miss Mayme
Pottenger went to Akron. D. to spend
the winter.
Mrs. NJ. Williams is home after
spending some time in a Cincinnati
hospital Her many friends hope she
is now on the road to recovery.
Curtis Wilson attended the chautau-
qua at Richmond Sunday.
DIR. Egolf is entertaining his niece
Miss McClain of Columbus City, Ind.
Miss Mable Keller of Richmond, is
visiting here, and will attend the fair.
She is guest of the ROUGH family.
Mrs. Finley Kell of Indianapolis is
spending the week here.
vile visitor Monday.
Alva Burt of Cincinnati was here
recently.
Harry Hustled came home from In
dianapolis Sunday.
Mrs. Albert Bertch very pleasantly
entertained Misses Alpha Kelly. Sophia
Macy, Ada Maxwell, Addir Gilmore,
Bertha Bertch. Helen Dougherty,
Mayme and Nell Pottenger to dinner
Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Maxwell return
ed to there home in Buffalo, N. Y,
Friday.
Miss Laura Webster of Dunkirk
spent a few days visiting friends here
, last week.
Misses Maud and Mab1e Maddox
have returned to Cincinnati.
Miss Coffin of Salem. ILL.,. is a guest
of Miss Anna Leonard.
Miss Anita Shideler returned home
Saturday evening after visit at Col
lege Corner, o.
Lyman Gould of indianapolis spent
Saturday and Sunday here.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-09-02
A Scarcity of WashWomen.

One reason for the scarcity of wash
women and the principal one. is i'll
ness-consumption. The unhealthy,
impure nauseating odors which arise
from the use of some laundry soap
cause more sickness than a dozen 9TH
er reasons. There is only one white
laundry soap-Easy Task. Made OF
cocoanut oil and Borax, the fumes
from which are pleasant, yet it will
wash anything-and without boiling
Try a five cent cake and results will
surprise you