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The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1908-06-11
A Letter

Jasper, Fla, June 9th, 1908.
Neva Child,
Arcadia, FLORIDA.
Dtar Mrs, Child: THE CHAM.
Is continues to come to my adj
IS to the delight of all the
PLY Maud is married but she
pes up every week to read THE
AMpIoN. | have been thinking
some time that | would write
you and thank you for the
by kindnesses that you and
p boys have shown me, but I
e been sick layed up with the
umatlsm for a good little while
~ and | am not fit for anything
all' But cannot refrain longer
want to thank you also for
y stand for the right. Since l
re known you, you have been
the right side of all moral
|stlons without fear or favor,
4 such a stand is bound to win
The long run. Keep up the
pr and all good people will
fd by you until the last. I
y Gods blessings upon you,
was glad to see that Brother
b Carlton won the race, if he
to 80 wrong would feel that
Tas only an error Of the head
not of the heart.
regret more than | can express
Tragic death OF Charles Va
'rester, what a noble heart beat
hin his breast and while he was
a Christian when | knew /,
ught a great deal of him, and
ay weep with those who weep
his sad death. zoe
nope that THE CHAMPION will
and on to greater things and
N the pinnacle which it de-
'es. $500. I'm,
Ind regards to the boys Is. 4
Your old friend 1''s
B. F. Mason
NN. "a ||n|f . We.
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1908-06-11

Don't for moment forget the
issue. II is GiIchrist and the en-
couragement Of the whiskey traffic,
With its inevitable consequences Of
crime and niserics, or Stockton
and The encouragement Of the
busiuess, as far as aeovernor's in
iluenoe extends. Il
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1908-06-11
Pentecostal Meetings.

Rev. ]. H.. King, a Pentecostal
preacher, will hold meetings in the
Holiness church for a few days,
beginning Monday, June IS.
All are invited to attend, especi-
ally those interested in this Pehte
costal work as he is noted for be-
ing Bible scholar and teacher.
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1908-06-11
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES s$$

Where not to support any person
for high Office who is in the very
least in sympathy with the liquor
traffic IN any of its forms.
Adopted in meeting assembled
June 7, 1908. y s.s1....i '3 .'oa
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1908-06-11
''u''ons Adopted by Oak HiiI
Community. li,,7

Neallzlng the great dangers Of
|, whlskey traffic that IS today
Ing to Be saddled upon our fair
|rn''y' running homes. prosperity
our youth and fair name Of our
| \ Therefore be Il
4 |''eso''sd, First. Thai We as
|rs {1ak Hill Community
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1908-06-11

Those people who fear the
Stockton BARS and Broward ring
and vote for Gilchrist to avoid 1t,
should realize the kind Of whiskey
ring they will get with that gentle
man.
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1908-06-11
StOckton's Home Life

. abroad the misrepresentation that
, only few ministers in Jackson
! vile, (acting of course as Christian
cilizeEs) are engaged in trying to
thwart the scheme of bribery and
corruption which would give the
Liquor Power predominance in our
state, l beg to refer you to the adj
dress to all fearing people
with the names of fourteen minis
tiers of various churches signed to
i it. Omitting the name of this
writer from the reference, say
without fear of successful contra
diction, that these name truly and
ably represent the best Christian
sentiment in this community.
And with reference to our con-
fidence in Mr.. Stockton's unalter-
able purpose to carry out in good
faith his pledge to execute any and
all laws enacted by the people con-
cernihg the proper control of the
Liquor Traffic, let me add that the
ministers are we'll aware Of the
bitter factional strife long existing
in the Democratic party in this
city, and believe that about one
half of the voters in this city are
ready to vote for any man who
offers rather than for leader of
the opposite faction, For this
reason we believe that Mr.. Stockton
suffers more perhaps than any
other man., He is bold, outspoken
and fearless in whatever he
espouses. And for this reason has
incurred great enniity i'll the other
faction, .Hl
We believe further more that
the great Saloon Power in this city
omits nothing that can be said to
injure one i'll whom they recognise
their dangerous foe. Our city has
unfortunately been made the
dumping ground for whiskey
houses driven out Of Georgia and
Alabama, who are adding their
might and money to the hubbub
and strife. lH
And finally not being ourselves
partisars TO these factions, we have
dispassionately taken into con
sideration Mr. Stocktop's beautiful
home life IN forming our opinion
of his character, From one of us
who know that home, as for years !
the pastor OF his lovely wife and
we have learned of the
peace and affection that reign there,
children who honor and obey their
father, sons growing up into pure
and noble manhood, free from
every suspicion Of vice. One of
hem has recently won a Cecil
Rhodes Scholarship that reflects
honor not only upon his home,
Dut on his state, And the other
not in any wise inferior, who holds
, high place in Our public schools.
Now we remember, in our
Judgment OF men, that Christ says
by o their fruits sc shall know
hem. = Such a home cannot
lave, in ourn opinion, bond of
'ad life and vile principles as its
ather and head, whatever his
litter enemies may think or say OF q
me who has hit hard blows and
etorted fercely when excited by q
ouflict and abuse.
We feel safe in trusting him be- :
ause tested By his home and his I
ons he is not found wanting. OF =
curse such things | never take .
nto the pulpit. l am man and :
citizen as truely as others. And
5 such, ! now pen these words.
~ Fraternally yours, oe2 !
.iniipquc n9tWM. l.. BoGGS. g3' \
:" 4 Pentecostal Meetings. !
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-02

"And now have you room you can let us
have"
eyes; on the third floor back there's va
eancy 1t isn't much of a room, though you
can look at it,"
And, rising, the lodging-h keeper led
the way up two flights of narrow stairs,
along a dingy corridor and threw open a
door.
Not exactly palatial, is u" said Rocky,
casting his eyes over the somewhat meagerly-
furnished apartment. Nevertheless, it will
coincide with our present somewhat strait
ened circumstances"
Rocky sat upon the edge of the bed and mo-
toned Rob to the only chair the room con-
tanned.
ITS getting along toward noon" he said.
After dinner, we'll go into some of the
printing offices. / think | can strike work
on the Recorder. / worked there nearly three
months before | went to Bangor, and ] room
look back to- always pay my room rent"
Shortly afterward, they went out into the
narrow street again and made their way
down some stone steps into low basement.
The air was close and filled with the
fumes of tobacco smoke, beer, bad whisky and
poorly-cooked food
Have some lager!" asked Rocky, turning
toward Rob and motioning toward the dingy
bar.
The boy shook his head.
"You said you wouldn't drink anything, -
he said, reproachfully
$50 l did," answered Rocky, with laugh.
"All right. Now is the accepted time. "
Then he addressed waiter: Bring ham
sandwiches, doughnuts and cheese and coffee
for two"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-02

They sat at a little table and waited for
the food to be brought. Rob had never
been in a place of the sort before, and he
watched the customers at the bar with an in
terest peculiar to one in his situation.
He saw haggard, blear-eyed men gulp eager,
ly the liquid poison; slender strplings quaffed
huge glasses of foaming beer.
A degraded wreck of woman, in tat
tered calico gown glded in. looked furtively
around, and produced tin can from be-
meath her ragged shawl. She stood, pic
ture of abject misery, till the can was re-
turned, and then, depositing piece of money
upon the bar, she skunk out as quietly as she
had entered.
After they had eaten, they rose to 90.
Two men stood by the bar smoking cheap
cigars and discussing the merits of rival
prize fighters. As Rocky and Rob passed
them, one of the men said, sneeringly:
There Teo A. couple 35T Of genuine Down East
The two men laughed, and smile curved
the bearded lip of Rocky; but Rob shrank
back.
"Why don't you get your boots blacked?"
continued the man, emboldened by Rocky's
silence, and advancing to where he had
stopped near the door.
'|Say, mister,D said Rocky, with strange
nasal twang. II hain't been in this ere
town afore for nigh onto ten year. Me an
the boy thought as how we'd come an look
own business, an we want you to mind
yourn."
Rocky shook his head in a warning way.
The barkeeper laughed, and the man lean
ing against the bar removed the cigar from
his lips.
"Joe, you'll get more than you bargained
for, if you amt careful" he said.
The person addressed as Joe, stout, red
faced man, grew even redder in the face
than before.
81 guess l can take care of myself he
muttered.
And then he spoke again to Rocky:
Come, now; you set 'em up, and Wen
call it square"
Rocky made no answer, but turned to fol
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-02

labeled Composing Room. No admittance."
1--WE can't go in here" said Rob. "See
that sign"
Rocky laughed.
That's all right" he said, turning the
knob and opening the door.
A deafening, Gathering sound broke upon
their ears as they entered long room.
Bob looked around where two men were
pounding with wooden mallets upon blocks
of wood, which they moved about over
the fiat surface of square tables that looked
like iron. Other men were busy tighten
ing screws with wrenches like cranks at
one end of each of the little tables.
"They are locking up and planning down
the forms" said Rocky, each of which rep
resents a page of the paper"
The room was alive with men, the great
er portion of whom were hard at work, while
few lounged about near the doorway. The
nondescript appearance OF Rocky and Rob
attracted immediate attention.
"New arrival of Down Homersl'" cried
cne in tone loud enough to be heard all
over the room. (This is title applied to
persons from New Brunswick. Nova Scotia,
or Prince Edward Island.)
A laugh went up from those nearest to
the odd looking strangers, and soon quite a
number had collected around them.
'Do you want to work." asked another,
Don't care eff do said Rocky solemn
w milling his wide brimmed felt hat down
over his forehead and standing in a half
stopping position. Il don't know nothin'
about the business. but l was alters terrible
quick to learn,'
Come up this way. then" said the last
speaker.
And Rocky followed by Rob, who scarce
ly knew what to make Of it, walked along to
where the frames, like high desks, supported
the cases ON either side OF the room, and
a double row extended through its centre,
making four rows of cases nearly half the
length of the room. and giving space for
about forty men.
Rocky did not seem to mind the jokes and
jeers Of the men. many Of whom. stopped
their work to look.
! Mr. Mountain stood up before the designat-
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-02
TuIs STORY BEGAN SIX WEEKS AGol
Synopsis of Preceding Chapters.

From November to Christmas Rob Archer 7. was was
employed IN Mr. Stoddard's numbering canp
where he and one of the lumbermen. tramp
printer ncknsmed Rocky Mountain Inba The csme
burned and $500 was stolen. Mr. Stoaaat.u
charged Rob with the theft and .eI dSUs f The in
nocent boy, and he was discharge; s r
Rocky and Rob started on an eUen1tI1i tavern
and remained there until February, -. wn rem
because Of impending trouble they IerS Cd a as
svenf 10 Rangor where the printer WORKED ~
~e anb e for Week. and then they went by Fs
road down to Bucksport; to go run '"e'e
m small schooner to Boston. .a ,r,,a
on That afternoon and evening fresh ano MiRd
quickly took them down ah s ou' fierce storm
arose and before morning ing B 6eea% %ss Washed
1nvh VEL and lost Rocky and ROD ana Cap,a
IAN jim dashed themselves on Geek ano
a" s;uaSL - said Captain Jim. A dull booming
sound could be heard above the roar oi 'ne
.It must be the breakers at Quaddy Hs tas1'
said the captain. 'Nothin' can't save vs.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-02

low Rob, who. with blanched cheeks. h ha,t
his would-be prosecutor laid OBTAINING hand
upon his shoulder.
Quick as a flash, the supposed country
man turned and flung his burly antagonist 9,
against the bar with terrific force. linen
he fastened out upon the street.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-02
CHAPTER XVII.
A DAILY NEWSPAPER OFFICE

was trembling with excitement
~ as Rocky joined him upon the side
walk.
EgS9I "They didn't know me in there"
- remarked Mr.. Mountain, as they
walked along, land I've drunk bar
rels of stuff at that bar"
They walked up Washington street, amid
the busting, never ending throng that crowd
ed the narrow thoroughfare Of Boston.
Cabs, street cars, people and carriages pass
ed before the bewildered eyes of Rob, while
the rattle of wheels on the pavements, the
Svhirl. crash and confusion nearly deafened
him. But he followed as best he could
till Rocky suddenly stopped -, ,,
''This is the Recorder Office" he said. Fol
low mel"
They went up a. fight of stairs. then
another flight and, after passing along hall
way, opened a door, and commenced the
ascent of circular stairway like an i'm
mense corkscrew.
The air was hot and sitting, and Rob
panted for breath ere they reached the end.
At length Rocky stopped before door
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-02
BONDSMEN FOR SCHMITZ
NOT READY TO QUALIFY

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 1.-For-
mer Mayor Schmitz appeared before
Judge Dunno today to satisfy the
court as to the security of the bond
for Schmitz's appearance, furnished
in part, by William J. Dingee. 1t was
stated that while it had been practi-
cally decided that Mr.. Dingee would
withdraw, his substitutes were not
quite ready to qualify, and the court
continued the hearing until Wednes-
day.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-02
American and Japanese Gov
ernnents Publish the Text
of Agreement WhichHas
Been Entered Into
(By Associated Press }


WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-The state department tonight made
public the States
and Japan declaring their policy in the far east
the wish of the
their the Pacific
policy both influenced
directed maintenance
above mentioned
equal opportunity industry
in China.
They accordingly firmly resolved recprocal respect
belonging hoher in said region
Contracting parties determined the
of all China by supporting by all pacific
integrity of China the
industry of all
the empire
principle opportunity above defn
e. communicate with
understanding what
consider it useful to take
PLEASED
2.-The the diplomatic note signed and
Secretary State Root and
Ambassador Takaha setting forth the articles the Amer
policy of
published here this morning (Wedne
warmly welcomed all sides
q q q q q q q Q Q Q . Q = q q . . q O q o q .
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-02
TARIFF
Affects
STOCKS
(By Associated Press }

NEW YORK, Dec. Professional
operators in stocks did most of the
business in today's market. Their
transactions were in a class of Sc
curities designated as specialties for
the most part. Yesterdays heavy
fall in prices of United States stNei
shares was followed today by further
free offerings of that stock. Deal
ings in it were on a scale unusually
heavy. The selling of this stock is
regarded as being prompted, to some
extent, by the growing probability OF
more radical action in tariff revision
than had been the expectation in fin
ancial quarters. The market closed
in an unsettled state. Bonds were
irregular.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-02
HEHAYTIEN
INSURGENTS
ARE WINNERS

PORT AU PRINCE (Hayti), Dec.
1.-The expected battle between rev.
olutionists and troops of the govern
ment, which are entrenched outside
the city, is likely to be deferred for
several days. General Simon, COM
mander of the revolutionary forces,
has decided to attack Jacmel, which
lies thirty miles southwest of this
city, and which is the only town that
remained loyal in the department of
the south, before resuming his march
on Port Au Prince.
1T is believed the situation so far
as the government is concerned is
lost. Louis Borno, minister of state,
has handed in his resignation and
taken refuge at the German legation,
and there now remain in Office only
three high government officials, Gen.
eral Laconte, minister of interior;
General Lalaleau, minister of justice
and public instruction, and General
Marielin, minister of finance and
commerce. All other ministers have
resigned except General Celestin
Cyriaque, who after his recent defeat
at the hands of the insurgents, is be-
lieved to have found asylum in one
of the foreign consulates.
The three divisions of government
troops entrenched outside the city
are being depleted by numerous de-
sertions. While every effort is made
to hold the troops together, there has
been few outward signs of disaffec'
tion. but the government soldiers
have taken the first opportunity tC
slip away. Some of these undoubted
ly will join the insurgent army. Gen
eral Simon will enter Port Al
Prince probably without striking 6
blow. and 1t may be without causing
any disturbance in the order o
things II President Nord Alexis takes
his departure from the city before
the arrival of the army. The situa
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-02

tion will be critical II the president
elects to remain. The arrival of the
American cruiser Des Moines this
morning has given added assurance
to the foreign residents. The Des
Moines and the cruiser Tacoma now
represent the United States here.
An advance guard of the revolu-
tionists have occupied Leogane,
twenty miles west of Port Au Prince,
without the slightest disorder today.
The men are well disciplined and
supplied with plenty of arms and
ammunition.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-02
GLOBE IS
SOLD BY
CALk|NS
(By Associated Press.)

SAN FRANClSCO, Dec. l.-An-
nouncement was made today of the
sale of the San Francisco Evening
Globe to G. H. Wilson, an attorney
representing the Ocean Publishing
company, of which he is president.
The price paid for the paper, which
was started five months ago by the
Calkins Newspaper syndicate, is not
made public The new company took
charge of the Globe at noon, and S.
Fred Hogue, formerly of the Los An
geles Times, installed as manager.
Wilson declined to make known his
associates in the Ocean Publishing
company, but said they were promi-
nent local men.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-02
Miners were
SCARED BUT No
one Was HURT
(By Associated Press. J

CENTRAL CITY (Ky.). Dec. L.
One hundred miners in the coal mine
of the Central Coal and Iron COM
pany near this city escaped from the
workings, which had been filled with
smoke as result of an armature
burning out in a motor running a
pump, early this morning. The min
ers were frightened by the smoke
and hurried to the surface through
an air shaft No one was hurt.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-02
ARE To
ASSESS
ESPEE
(By Associated Press.)

FRANKFORT (Ky), Dec. LIN
the circuit court today Judge Stout
rendered decision in which he di-
rects the board of valuation and as
sessment to assemble and assess the
Southern Pacific railroad according
to law. The judge does not say what
valuation shall be placed on the
Southern Pacific, which has an office
at Beechmont, suburb of Louisville.
The suit, however, was to force the
assessment valuation of $250.0O0,-
900, which will mean about $6,000,-
900 for the state If the court of ap-
peals upholds the Judgment, as five
years taxes are involved.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-02
VICTIMS
Of Mine
ARE l26
(By Associated Press.)

PITTSBURG, Dec. 1.--State ofic-
ials, mine owners and rescuers,
when darkness fell tonight, believed
that all but two of the victims of the
explosion of last Saturday had been
recovered At that time 126 bodies
hoisted from the bottom of the shaft
had been turned over to the under
takers. Twelve bodies were brought
to the surface today.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-02
A Wild RIDE
ON RUNAWAY
Freight TRAIN
(By Associated PreDs.)

Wy 1A0oONAoSSNe = ~SS''
BUTTE (Mont), Dec. IAN en-
tire freight train consisting of an
engine and fourteen cars, was piled
in the ditch and wrecked on the
west side of Bloosburg hill on the
Northern Pacific this morning. The
train got beyond control while de-
scending the mountain, due to the
accumulation of ice and snow on the
rails. An operator grasped the stu
alton as the train thundered past him
and wired ahead to Weed, where the
derailing switch was thrown. No
one was injured.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-02
GUTHRIE FLOOD SITUATION
is GREATLY IMPROVED

GUTHRIE (Okla.), Dec. 1.-The
ood situation was greatly improved
here this morning. At daylight, with
the water receding at the rate of a
foot an hour, only a few blocks in
the lowlands of the city were still in
undated. There was no loss of life,
but many families were forced to
abandon their homes. The damage
is estimated at $250,OOO.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-02
IRISH,:AMERICANS
BEST Athletes
(By Associated Press,

NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-The Irish
American Athletic club won the point
score at the two-day championship
meeting of the Amateur Athletic
union concluded tonight at Madison
Square Garden. The final score of
the winning organization was eighty
four points. Three records were
broken in the meet. Tonight Thomas
Collins (Irish-American Athletic
club set a new American figure for
the five-mile run, breaking E. Car
ter's record of 25:23 3-5, made in
1887. Collins time was 25:19 2-5.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-02
WAS IT MURDER
OR A SUICIDE
(By Associated Prcss.)

MEMPHIS (Tenn.), Dec. II. G.
Cowie, a formerly we'll known cotton
buyer, prominent in Memphis social
life, was found dead with bullet
hole in his temple late this after
noon. Cowie's body, was found in a
locked room in his residence on
Union avenue. Cowie's friends say
that he had recently been in sore fin
ancial straits. He was 40 years old
and unmarried.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-02
finch TRIAL
IS SET FOR
DECEMBER 5

PORTLAND (Ore.), Dec. III.
A. Finch, the disbarred lawyer who
killed Ralph B. Fisher, prosecutor Of
the State Bar association, was ar
raigned before Justice of the Peace
Olson today. Finch demanded an
immediate hearing and the case was
set for December 8.
Funeral services over Fishers
body were held today Many promi-
nent lawyers attended.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-02
SOUTH DAKOTA COLD YIELD.

PIERRE Is. d., Dec. 1.-The re-
port of the state mine inspector
shows South Dakota's gold produc-
ton for last year to have been ST.
46O. 900. the highest in the history OF
the state.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-02
EIGHT JURORS ACCEPTED
FOR TRIAL OF DAVIS

OMAHA (Neb.), Dec. 1.-Eight
jurors have been accepted tentatively
In the trial of Charles e. Davis, ac-
cused of numbering DR.. Frederick
Rustin. The defense will contend
that DR.. Rustin was afflicted with SUI
cidal mania for two or three years
prior to being shot, and that he final
ly ended his own life.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-02
COKE OVENS AGAIN FIRED.

HUNTINGTON CIV. va.). Dec. 1.
More than 1000 coke ovens in the
Norfolk and Western fields. which
have been idle for almost year, re-
sumed operations tonight.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-02
w. J. BIGGY
IS MISSING
FROM FRISCO
(Associated Press. }


FRANCISCO Dec Although numerous boats have pa
troled daylight this morning from
Hunters Point and officers of ferry boats and
other lookout the body of Chief
Bggy, who disappeared from the police
believed have fallen overheard shortly
this city from Belvedere
recovered Up to late hour
launch Patrol and other boats equipped Win
seachlghs still is feared the body has
carried