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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-01
GOOD COOKS HA We KEPT
HIM GOING FOR ITO YEARS

as well as when he first sampled It.
He prefers it to the Mexican
drinks. His eyesight is fair, his
health good, his activity surprfs-
ing.
He has been married five times,
and largely to that fact attributes
his long life. One cannot live to old
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-01
AUTOS FOR INDIANS

PENDLETON, May lin order
that a delegation of so Nez Perez
Indians who come to the Umatilla
reservation for a religious cere-
mony will be met with due style,
the Umatilla Indians hired 10 au-
tomobiles in Pendleton to meet
them and escort them to the reser-
VatiOn
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-01
DIPHTHERIA ON PULLMAN

Although she had been quaran-
tined at Pasco with diphtheria,
Lulu White boarded a Pullman car
on the North Coast limited with the
intention Of continuing her trip to
Portland. At North Yakima the
girl was sent to the pesthouse and
the car sidetracked. The exposed
passengers were allowed to pro-
coed westward
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-01
WALK OUT WITH
SACK OF DIAMONDS

TACOMA, May Frank c. Hart
and his clerks on Pacific ay. let
three men walk out of his jewelry
store last night witha sack of dia-
monds and other gems worth So
900. They secured the plumber out
of a drawer in the front end of
the store while the attendants
were in the rear waiting on Gus
toners.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-01
KING CANNON IS KIND

sgWASHINGTON, D. c., May l.
IN view of his presidential am
billions Speaker Cannon is report
ed to have almost consented to an
aTendme. of the antitrust law
this session. The speaker consid-
ers this concession enough on his
part to the common people without
their insisting further on tariff re-
vision.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-01
RANCRER GONE INSANE

o. A. Johnson, a rancher who
lives about two miles from Scotia,
was brought to the county Jail yes
terday in a demented state He
claims he roamed the hills and sub
sisted on bark and leaves for 40
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-01

Special Correspondence to The Press
KANSAS CITY, May why
is hen, Ell? Well, why not?
This is hen what is" Ernest
Kellerstrass, millionaire poultry
fancier, refused an offer of $4,000,
made for her by Mrs. Ignace Pad
erewski recently, and refuses to
place a valuation upon her.
Peg" as she Is registered, is a
pure white Orpington, the most per-
feet specimen of her breed in Amer
lea. She has won more prize rib
bons at poultry shows than any
other fowl of her kind in the coun-
try.
She lives in a steam heated barn
in winter, and has coop fitted out
with a fountain in summer. Every
day she is given a bath, her
feathers are brushed and cOmbe,l
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-01
WILD CAR WRECKS TRAIN

SAN FRANCISCO, May 1.-Two
men We're injured and catastro-
phe narrowly averted yesterday aft
ernoon when a carload of rock
sped down a steep grade into this
city and collided with the San Jose
passenger train at Twenty-fifth and
Valencia SITS The trainmen had
time to jump. Engine and car
were wrecked
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-01

special corrsspondscca to The PresA
SILVER CITY, May l.
Every day Pedro Melenudo, aged
ITO years, the Oldest man in New
Mexico, IL not the entire United
States, toddles down to La Can
tina" in the Mexican quarters,
where whisky sells for cents a
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-01

carefully, her legs massaged and
her feet manicured. A valet gives
her his whole attention.
Everything she eats is specially
selected and prepared for her. Her
health is watched as closely as that
of an heir presumptive. She is
guarded as strictly as the car OF
all the Russias.
In the last New York poultry
show Peg" carried off the highest
hOnors for Orpingtons. 1t was there
Mrs. Paderewski saw her, and she
made special trip to Kansas City
in the effort to purchase her.
Kellerstrass is trying to gather a
pen of perfect whitet Orpingtons
and for that reason refused to part
with her. He sold Mrs. Pederekski
several of her children, though, at
fancy prices.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-01

who yesterday secured the war.
rant on the allegation that her
spouse was a confirmed drug fend.
They have a six year old boy.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-01

age, he says, without proper cook
ing. Melenuio's judgment in cooks
is sustained by his present wife,
whose hot tamales are admittedly
the best in town. The family in
come is derived from their sale.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-13

but in the end il came suddenly and
SO unexpectedly that. with thc cNc.p
ton OF Mrs. Belmont. mono oft &c
members of the family had tim. job
reach the sick room after thr Lutr eI
summons was sent 10 them.
MIR. belmont had not been aclly. ~
cngaged in business for SOM, vra So
lie was graduated from Nrnan .S
Naval academy In 1876. ana s.. ry,l ,i.
his two years cruise following --.f
ua;lon. In 1875 nc resigned irnn .st
service 70 engage In business with his
father and brothers.
After retiring from his fathers CID
banking firm. Mr.. Belmont devoted p. s.
attention for a time % polite. u,
was 4 Der crat.
Mr.. Belmont's first mar-iac. was
with Miss Sarah Swan Whitncy. p -
Mrs George Rives. His only On
Mrs. William Burden. died s,Nerai
months ago. Mr.. Bclmouts s.co-.
marriage was with Mrs Alva T.. SIN 90
vanderbilt who prior 20 her divor c.
was the wife OF W X Vanderbilt. MIS-.
Belmont and her two sons. W. X. Van.
derbilt Jr.. and Harold Vanderbilt.
were constantly at Mr.. Belmont's st.e
from the moment his Illness took a
critical turn. Mrs Bclmont's daurht.
Consuelo. the Duchess OF Marlbcrougl.
was kept constantly advised OF Mt
BclmOnt's condition.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-13
Shot Man who Klned Her Fsther.

Tunica. Miss june ll.-Neotuc ou
the street the man who had killed. her
father TWO months ago Mrs. Jacob
Weinstein shot and probably mort. ir
wounded J. T. Lowe. an attorney. ],
was on March 81 last that Lowe shot
and killed Perry ". Houston. father %.
Mrs Weinstein. IN street dght. grow
ing ont OF Houstou's election AS score.
tary OF the Lazoo levee board. Mrs
Weinsteln passed Lowe Ia a street
near his Office. After the attorne, hld
passed she turned drew revolver
from her waist and fired Lowe fei.
with bullet through his back. As De-
dropped 20 the walk he drew a r.
volver. but. turning and seeing that his
assailant was woman. he made nn
attempt TO discharge the weapon. Lowe
was wounded between the shoulde-s.
the bullet passing entirely through his
body. A stud in his shirt front was
struck by the bullet and forced out.
Mrs. Weinstein hurried to ner home
and was arrested later.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-13
MAIL POUCH STOLEN
One Of the Biggest RObberlss
In History of the Service.
LOSS MAY REACH SiOo.oe0


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eu5ng the Contents Of the Pou-a.
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-13

Scranton. pa. June l1.-Fuuy 500
men. MOST of them In costume. ua,tici
patcd in The parade held in connection
with The annual council OF the Ira
proved Order OF Red Men OF Pcnnsyi
vania. The announcement o. tho refer
enllm vote Tor officers showed the TOD
lowing selections. Great sachcm. Joh1
:. Zimmerman. Shamokin: great sen
Tor sasamore. Joseph Farley. Phladai
phia. great junior saEamore. william
IT, Louc. Hanover: great prophet. VII
liam =. Kern Philadelphia. great ch q.
OF records Thomas *. Douralics Plu
adclphia. great Keeper Of w4mpu.l. 10
soph Farrar. Philadelphia. great rep
rcscntativos. Truss Cornell and walter
Rogers. both OF Philadelphia. Charir.
T. Pass. Harrisburg. and Jerome H.te
Steoiton. Reading is % be the me- Gn-
place OF the next council
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-13
over 1000 Sailors Desert Fleet

los Angeles. Cal. June ll.-Adui-a
Sebree ana officers estimate that more
than 1000 sailors have deserted trow
the Atlantic and Pacific fleets duripe
the stay OF the vessels in southe-r
California waters. So numerous hng,
dcsertions become that recruiting sta
tons have been opened on board Tho
ships. Sailors have been made SO much
OF by the coast people that they hav,
become dissatisfied and prefer Hf.
ashore.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-13
Gets 10000 Volts 1hrouah 4 esr.,

NSNS SO'OSJ NoiSs through Pager.
Buffalo T.. June 1l.-Lawrence J.
Mayer. sou oi J. b. MAYER. traction
magnate. may lose his right hqnl ne
fore the surgeons can save him from
the effects OF 10000 volts OF Niaga -a
electricity. which shot into his Lolv
through a folded newspaper at ta-
Lake Erie Traction compauy's trrns.
former station at Athol Springs.
Young Mayer. explaining the WORKING
Of a 10000 volt transformer. pointe5 "a
folded newspaper close 10 the machine
and the load shot into his body and
out the sole of his left foot. His hand
is horribly burned. there are ug.y
burns on his body and a hole burne I'd
In the sole Of his foot shows where tue
current shot out into a concrete floor.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-13
c. (. Growing Rapidly.

Boston, June 1.-The rapid grow 3
OF the United Society OF Christian In
oeavor was told Of by the founder a.
the society. Rev. Francis +. Clark. g.
his report 10 the board OF trustees a
the annual meeting held in this city
The figures show net gain Of ove
1866 societies and about 10000 mem
beers. making a net enrolment OF 70.41-
societies. The old officers were re
elected.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-13
Miss Ethel Roosev.I, e,ia.,n,,,

Orange. y. j.. June ll.-Miss Eihel
Roosevelt. the daughter of President
Roosevelt. was a bridesmaid az the
wedding OF Miss Georgiana Harding
Farr. daughter OF Mr. and Mrs. T. II.
Powers Farr. Of West Orange. and
Fletcher Harper Sibley. son OF Mr. and
Mrs. Hiram w. Sibley. of Rochester.
n. Y. Miss Margaret Roosevelt. the
daughter of Emlen Roosevelt. a cousin
OF the president. was also a brides
maid.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-13
Children Stolen From Their Hmm

Hornell. N. Y. June 1.-THE home
or Antonio Gemiarretto. a wen-to-do
italian. was entered and bis two chill.
dren, boy OF eight and q baby girl Of
sixteen months. with $50 In cash. sill
verware and other property were car
ried OF. 1t is believed the children
were stolen to sxtort a ransom.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-13
srArE or Ono. CRY OF ToLEpo. !

STATE OF ONO. CITY or ToLEDo. 90
Lucas COUNTY.
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he r.
senior partner Of the firm OF r. J. Cheney
4 Co, doing business IN the City OF Tole-
DO, County and State Aforesaid. and that
SAID firm viii pay the sum OF ONE HUN
DRIED DOLLARS fOreach and every case
Oh Cata-rh that cannot be cured by the
Use OF Halls Catarrb Cure.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed IN
my presence, this 9th day OF December,
A. ID 1856
tSEAL.) A. W. GLEASON,
NOTARY PUBLIC.
Halls Catarrh Cure IL taken internally.
and acts directly on the blood and mu-
eous surfaces Of the - stem. Send for tes-
timonials free.
+. j. CHENEY & co, Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggists, 20.
ton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-13
Southern Railway

\. B.-Foiiovias schedule figures published %
Information. and are nOt guaranteed
Schedule effective Apr 18th, 1908
Trains leave Washington from Neg Union
~ =, n. Deily-Locai for Wsrrsnson Dan.
80 .. M. Daiiy-LOcal Tor HarnsonhurQ Va
SIS N. Daiiy-United States FAST NAL
firstclass coaches aud draging-rOom sieeptr a.
New Orleans. bining car service.
SIC ,. m dauy-Woehington rod Florida
Limited Through coaches and sleeper % Co.
iumbiA. savannah aud Jacksonville Sleeper
% Augusta. Dining car service. Tourist to Cal
AIS .. N. week Days-I.ocaI for Harrssonburc
end vey stations on Manassas Branch
as IN. Daily-Loeal for warrenton and
Charlottesville.
los ?. m. Dasly-Nev York and Mem,h,s
Limited (via Lynchburg)- first class coach aud
nooga, birmingham and Memphisl sleeper 10
Nes orleans. niningcar service.
lW p NJ. Daiiy-NeS York and New Orieans
laohed-Au fSliman trains club snd obserya-
non cars 20 New Oroansj sleeper - AshvflIe
Auanta. birmisghsm. Neg Orleans. sleeper 10
Charlotte. Dininr-csr service.
Through trains from the south arrive Wash
and li.se p. m. daily, Harrisonbarg I22s
m. Seek aays and s.30 pm daily. From Char
LOUISVILLE. $40 =. m. and LOO D. m
Llckets, seeping-car reserv atoms and detailed
niornatien can he Mad ~ ticket ofic0. 7Os Isth
~. sos - nv and New Uaion station.
spsss,ase checked through from aoeels and resl-
z. a. AcKERr. v n. and Cen. MAJ.
=. n. hAhDWICK, Pass. Trafae Msr
". n. TAYLOR. Can. Pass. AGnna
l. O. Brown. 0snsrsl Assns-
wsskinEso.. y. @
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-13
-PoIlse poas Have anal In Ru-olar d.

New York. June IA man accom-
panied by a dog and carrying a sui
case stole from several houses &,
Third street Long Island City. VIII
pretending TO be looking for room
before being detected. Hold EN-" B..
shouted to the dog. as he ran from hi.
pursuers. who were held up by IA.
snaring dog. When he was safe
block away he wkistled and the do:
rejoined him.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-13
HIS BRIDE STOLEN
Husband Beaten and Robbed and H
MIfc Carried OF.

wife Carried OF.
Spartansburg. :. c.. June ll.-W. r
Burns. OF Jackson county y. c.. Will.
on a bridal trip across Panther m un
tain. In Greenville county. saws h. ves
robbed of his pretty young wife hv a
gang OF six men. after DEE had o. p
bound. beaten and robbed He ana rf-
wife stopped AT a cottage iu tho norn
tains. and during the nirht The ben
entered the room Of tho couple. at
tackled Burns and took his wife down
the mountains. lie says ne has Ia,
seen her since. The authorities are in.
Vcstigating his story.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-13
Lineman Succeeds to Title Of Baron.

MeTiden. Conn, June ll.-Earnine
his living as lineman for a light
company al this place. Nicholas
korpf was notified that through me
death Of an uncle he had succeeded tC
the title OF baron in Poland, and has
sailed to claim the estates. He came &C
America to work after a quarrel Iii.
estates are hundreds OF thousands oil
acres in extent
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-13
Dunkards Drop Custom Of 100 Years

Dunkards Drop Custom Of TOO Years
Dayton. o., June 11.-Dunkards in
session here, whose annual meetings
for 100 years have been held in wooden
tabernacles. voted TO hold them IN
tents in the future. The use OF tele
phones will be limited 10 business. bat
the matter Of dress was not touched
upon
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-13
Maryland, Delaware and Virginia Railway
Company Rappahannock River Line.
Schedule in Effenn ALarch


BALTIMORE APPAhANNOCh FREDERICKSBURG
permitting
Tuesday and Thursdsy 43o .wand North
rvngton, Wen Mlnhck
Urbanna Nonaskon Water View,
Wexford Tappshannock
Mount hop Yard. RstciHe, lsburg '
Steamer leaving Sunday Mondays
BALTIMORE
Baltimore Weiue
Friday 430 for North End NIL
Durham Burton Urtenua
sharp
landings
TAPPAHANNOCK NORFOLK
Leave Tapphannock. weather
lord sharp.
White Stone NIL Ia Wts land
Returning. viii weather permitting
Iappahannok
Moran and Bay Port Bowler
Baltimore Tuesdays Ia
sailing
FREDERICKSBURG TAPPAHANNOCK PArT1vOPF
Leave fredericksburg
pesther permitting for Rat Hop Yard Hay Mount Conway
ned Nsylors Hole 630 fapTaiauk Ware Bowie
sharp
Sqrhan Alenn-k Merry Point
White stone NIL Greek
Baltimore Tuesday, Thursday norun
Leave Taprahannock. permitting m Tuaay Tursa,
stopping at Meord War; Bowler
noLasson Burlaa.
stone MIL North End
10 Thursday VIII
Timetable
depart 90 M
not guaranteed does the hold itself responsible delay
consequences arising
Freight received at Baltimore sailing days
w. d. Scott, Agent, Fredericksburg, Va.
WILLARD GEM T. MURDOCH Gen +
Baltimore Nd, ManhlO
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-13
DOggett & Scott
loo2 Main and 2O5 Commerce strcs,-

II the name of tho Commonwealth of
Virginia. IN the Clerks Office of the
Circuit Court OF the county of Spotsyl-
yania ON the 2Gth day vi May. 1905.
Jennie Lewis ................ Plaintiff
aEnin~t
Thomas lewis ef nis........... p..f.nfan+s
tlLLlN Equity.
I'D" oDl7f 30 this suit h to uartition
thrty-s'Nrn aor'> c. land of which John
lewis diri ~.InHi ami No~~l-~S..d. amor.
me proper Arirs at law. either in Kind oI
uN sale. 0s the nature OF the case may r.,
llirr. the saline being ~ituate ia SpotSvl
wanna county and was convened III,
SAID John Lewis hv de,d dated th. 7tl
iay oi NarCh. l~S5. and Of r,corl I'm In.
Jerks oiiic" of SpOtsylvania I'M dsd
book A e, folio 321
Ana au andatlt having hem made
ana nied that the de'0uinnfs. A1F.snn
rWir.iirnry Comfort and Matte Wood
Irr NOS residents Oi the state. of ir,riuia
70 l. ouiend that they do auuear h.0.
within ttrsen DAYS after due publication
htr'ut and do what may he necessary 10
protect Their Interest lu tins SUIT. An. IL
iurtnnr urierd that copy thereof De-
published once "a week for four weeks in
The Free Lance and that a copy he %, 81
q at the front door 81 the courthou-a of
tnis county on or heiou. the next sue.
e','iing rule DAY after the entry of this
suit
Teste.
T. A. Harris. Clark.
J.. >tokc.oy Coleman. p. q.
\ copv-T,-te.
f. A. Harris. Clerk.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-13
0. H. P. BELMONT DEAD

New Ne.k Millionaire Dies After Tc,
Days illness With Appendiei.s.
Now York. June il.-Ouvrr Al y
belmont. aged nfty years. c..t al his
home i'm Hampstead l.. l.. a.t.. "a ten.
DAYS Illness VITA appeadicl,. ulr
death had been anticipated lor DAYS.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-13
w. 8. ENERGY

lsuecessorto Embrey & Bergman. ]
Dealer In Railroad Cross Ties, Cedar
Posts, 5pokes and Hoops. Keeps
constantly on hand large supply OF
Baled Hay and Min Feed Once near
Railroad Depot. Fredericksburg, Va
Also Agent for Page Wire Fence Co
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-13
UNITED TRANSFER
COMPANY.
HORSES, $40 TO sos.
MULES, SIS TO SIPS A PAIR.
TO BE POSITIVELY SOLD.

100 Horses and Mares and 80 head
Mules. ages > 10 : years. weighing 300
70 l 400 pounds; al good. -eryiceahls
81, ok. right out hard work: To L. sold
at rate p head weekly. Also 20 Fat
Mares and 4 Mares IN Foal. very cheap
See Superintendent at Company. Stables.
jO5 70 5l5 East Lexington Street. cor
ner Frederick, C. and p, Baltimore. Ma.
Phone. st. Paul 5G55
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-13
E.J. CAIN.
Practical Plumber.
WHITNER & SACRGl


Oncert2EsT. e21 Ez-cl re 2
No Tl9 GA.r So. rr-
icksburg, "a Phone g..
Across from Exchange 10.
and next TO Western On,
office. Telegraph and telephone
orders receive prompt ate
ton. 3pa1 isv sud aiEh
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-13

Pae<a1e Containing $4,000 Was
Am5ng the Contents Of the Po~-n.
MHioh Disappeared On kar-ss city.
N'ls Cons. sred 20 New Nora.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-01-22
HOW AMENDMENT OF ELECTION
TlON TO THIS COUNTRY
Is NOTED.
THINK TIDE CHECKED
Bureau Officials Believe Japanese
Government Restrictive Meas
ures Are Telling-Taxed
Out of Business

Washington. Jan. 22.-Japanese
immigration to America is decreas-
ing, according to official reports re-
ceived by the immigration bureau.
The falling off for December. 1897.
was 2,234 as compared with Decem-
ber, 1906. This is regarded by the
immigration authorities as proving
that the immigration restrictions
placed upon the japanese last spring
are proving effective.
While the immigration OF Japan
ese during the past eight or nine
months has shown an increase over
the corresponding period of last
year, it is believed by the immigra-
ton officials that the tide of immi-
grafton of japanese to this country
has been checked
The diplomatic negotiations which
are pending between this country
and Japan have diclosed the fact
that the Japanese government has
placed tax of so, 900 yam upon the
immigration societies organized in
that country This tax has put many
of them out of business and the fall
ing off of the immigration into this
country may be attributed to that
fact
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-01-22
Cotton Men in Session.

Jackson, Miss, Jan. 22.-Mem-
bers of the Southern Cotton associa-
ton in all counties having organiza-
tions are holding meetings today for
the purpose of reorganization and
the election of delegates to the state
convention, to be held on February
3. The Southern Cotton association,
which was organized for the purpose
of maintaining the price of cotton,
has of late been relegated to second
place by the Farmers Union. The
officials believe that there Is room
for both organizations apd will at
tempt to revive the interest of Mis-
sissippi planters in the Southern
Cotton association.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-01-22
New York HOrticulturiStS

Rochester, N. Y, Jan. 22.-The
Western New York Horticultural
society, one of the most important
bodies of fruit growers in the coun-
try, met in fifty-third annual ses-
sion today. An exhibition of fruit
and demonstration of fruit pack
ing is feature of the convention
Some of the most noted horticul-
turists and authorities on fruit cul-
ture in the country will address the
meeting. which will extend through
tomorrow. The society has a mem
bership of over 900. The opening g
session was devoted to the transac-
-tion of business matters
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NOT 4 CANDIDATE
Billie Bratcher VIII Not BE in the
Race for Collector.

Billie Bratcher VIII Not BE in the
Race for Collector.
Billie Bratcher will not be in the
race for county tax collector this.
year. Such is the statement made by
him Wednesday to d reporter. Con-
tinuing, Mr. Bratcher said:
"A large number OF people have.
offered to support me for the office,
but | feel like it is best for me not
to ask for it / am certainly thank
ful to my friends for the interest
they have manifested and beg to- as.
sure them that ! shall always hold
them in grateful remebrance. In this
connection | want the people OF Ell
lis county to know the records will
show that during the four wears I
held the office me and my deputies
collected $40 ,6S6 of old taxes, some
of which had been on the books sew
eral years. This amount would pay
the collectors salary for twenty
years 1t will be seen by these figures
that | paid the state and county
nearly $4,000 for letting me work
for them. | feel~thankful to- the good
people of the county for giving me
this work.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-01-22
Denver Pays IT'S Dues.

Denver, Colo, Jan. 22-The sec
ond installment, $4,000, of the
100000 pledged to the democratic
national committee by the Denver
Convention League, was paid today.
The remainder will be paid in $25,-
March %, the first installment hav-
ing been paid to Chairman Thomas
Taggart on December %.