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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-02-28
SEWANEE Tax
CASE SETTLED
suPRME COURT HANDS DOWN
DECISION REGARDING BIG
UNIVERSITY.
100000 is BACK ASSESSED
FOR . Period Of Six Years Means
$4,000 In Additional
Taxes.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.-The noted
University of the south back tax case
has been 1>oilec s6versely 10 the u:ii-
versity, thcreD, subjecting $500 60
worth II property within wha, is
known as thc university DOMAIN 20
back taxes state and county, toc The
last six years.
The town Of Sewanee is located up
on a large tract of land under the con-
troll and supervision of the University
bf the South, all of which property is
contemplated in the charter of the
university, which exempts 1t from tax
alton under the general enactment ex-
sluding educational institutions. The
citizens OF the community leased prop
srty from the university for periods Of
from 80 to 80 years upon which dwell
ings, storehouses, Greek letter chap
ter houses and other structures have
been built. All of these have hither-
to been held exempt under the general
scope of the university charter.
The case In which the present cause
was embodied came up in the form of
proceedings instituted by State Reve-
nue. Agent James Jetton, in conjunc-
ton with Frank Lynch, county judge,
and Felix L. Lynch, county attorney
OF Franklin county, seeking to assess
the same as not properly coming with
in the general exemption of the act
under which the Institution was char
tered. The style of the case was Jet
ton vs. University of the South. The
opinion was handed down by Justice
Peckham.
Action Is Contested.
To contest this move the university
authorities engaged eminent counsel
and proceeded to enioin the collection
Of the tax. a bill Of injunction being
filed in the federal court to that effect.
1t was this bill that was dismissed
today by the supreme court, which
held the leasehold interests liable for
the last six years. 1t is estimated that
the total amount of taxes involved
will be about $4,000.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-02-28
ST0ESSEL BEGS
CAR FOR PARDON
DEFENDER OF PORT ARTHUR
MAKES PLEA FOR HIS
RELEASE.

ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 25.--Lieut
Gen Stoessel. who on February 20 was
condemned to death for the surrender
of Port Arthur fortress to the Jap
anese, has petitioned Emperor Mich
olas for full pardon. The court rec
ommended that the death sentence be
commuted to ten years imprisonment
In fortress, and that the General be
excluded from the service.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-02-28

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long life
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-02-28
new LAW

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operators working more than nine hours
day, has created demand for about 10000
more telegraph operators than can now be
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road wires into Telegraphy Departments 81
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-02-28
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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-02-28

Hives, eczema, itch or salt rheum
sets you crazy. Can. bear the touch
OF your clothing. Doan's Ointment
cures.lhe most obstinate cases. Why
suffer. All druggists sell 1t.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-23

very close together, Also that those
running second wefe only few
thousand votes apart.
IN the city division Hazel Wyrick
carried off the honors with 105,S6S
votes while Frances Smith had 49,
1874. Up to the last hours 1t seemed
that either had the chance of win
ming. Had Frances been in the race
from the start with Hazel this would
have been a very pretty race. As 1t
was it was anybody's until the close
Everybody was perfectly satisfied
with the manner in which the contest
was conducted There was no buying
Of imaginary subscriptions or votes
All was open and above board THOSE
present witnessed that prepared Pony
order blanks were turned in with the
money. These blanks have been
checked and filed as they came in, 50
that we have perfect record oi
every cent taken in or vote given out
| The Journal East Oregonian ex'
tends congratulations to the winners
and our warmest sympathy and good
wishes to the losers. We wish tc
thank all for the spirit of fairness
and good will exhibited Throughout
| the contest.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-23
DEPARTING COUPLE
SHOWERED WITH RICE

At the o. r. & y. depot today a
typical departing wedding couple"
scene was enacted. The victims of
the affair were Mr.. and Mrs. Paul
Sperry. who had been married but a
short time before at the home of the
brides parents. Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w.
PriveM on West Court street
In honor of the departing couple a
band of relatives and friends of the
young people were at the rfain, load
ed to their ears with rice and old
shoes. The discarded footwear was
appropriately attached to the trunks
and suit cases Of the newlyweds
while rice was thrown at them In
quantities sufficient to bury them
During the excitement the couple be-
came bewildered and sought to take
the mail coach thinking it was the
standard. This incident added to the
merrlment of their friends but die
not lessen the rice throwing.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-23

like Trojans. However. in life, we
must philosophically take the bitter
with the sweet II we use each time we
do not reach the goal as stepping
stone for greater things we will find
that our success is built on our fail
ures.
In the final hours last evening lit
tie was done until nine o'clock: then
so many votes came in that 1t kept
Assessor Strain and the Pony Man
busy until after eleven to reach the
final count.
Lola Rogers received 11S,S21 votes
and Geraldine Froome $500.
Miss Lola was declared the winner
of the "Out of town" division. This
race was close up until the last count,
Lola started in the lead. was passed
by Geraldine and later took the lead
and held 1t in both divisions.
It Is noticeable that the leading
contestants in both divisions finished
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-23
REGISTRY WINDOW WILL
BE OPEN CHRISTMAS

For the accommodation Of the pub
lie on Christmas day Postmaster j.
r. Brown has announced that the reg
istry window at the postoffice will be
open in the forenoon Of Christmas
day from o'clock until II o'clock
This will allow those who have gifts
coming by registered mail TO secure
them Christmas day.
The general delivery window will be
open from o'clock until ID az is usu-
al on holidays. Nothing but registry
business will be handled through the
registry window
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-23
CuDid Is Also Busy.

That Santa Claus is not the only
person busy because Of the Christmas
season. but that Dan Cupid has been
also called upon to furnish Yuletide
Joys Is shown by the five marriage
licenses ISSUED yesterday and this
morning by the county clerk. The
happy couples are: Paul Custer
Sperry and Della Faye Privett; Phil
Mann and Ida McGraw; Ed Miller
and Ida Dukes Moores; Charles Bal
ilnger and Sophia Cornoyer, and
Thomas w. Murrell and Mary e.
Murrell.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-23

morning was accompanied by Miss
Schroeder, Of the high school faculty
as chaperon, while Mr. Potter, the
team coach, also accompanied them
The girls. in the band were as follows
Mona Johnson, Gertrude Jordan, Ha-
eel and Lucille RAIDER, Lora Mckee
Ruth Gibson, EunIce vogel and DaisJ
Mcpherson.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-23

p 1t is all over TWO little hearts are
made glad and several sad. 1t is to
be regretted there was not a pony
for every worthy contestant. Espe-
cially for Geraldine Froome and
Frances Smith. Both of these little
ladies and their friends have worked
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-23
PENDLEToN GIRLS PLAY
AT THE DALLEs TONIGHT

This morning the members Of the
local high school girls basket ball
team left for The Dalles to play
against the girls Of The Dalles high
school this evening. This is the same
team the Pendleton girls defeated In
a game played here last week.
The party Of girls leaving here this
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-23

Nearly all the schools of Pendleton
closed this afternoon for the Christ
mas vacation and they will not resume
work again until Monday. January 4.
In most of the schools appropriate
programs were given today and in sew
eral instances Christmas trees were
provided This evening and tomor-
row scores of the students and many
teachers will leave for their homes in
various parts of the county and state.
to remain until after Yuletide.
At the high school no Christmas ex-
ercises were held today nor was there
anything doing at the Pendleton acad-
envy But in the grade schools some
lively programs were given.
Washington School.
At the Washington school the fifth
and sixth grades. taught by Miss Baum
and Miss Keller, held a joint program,
consisting of songs and recitations.
by Miss Lane and Miss MARBLE, Christ
mas trees added to the attraction. The
older grades did not have programs.
Field School.
At the Field school all three of the
rooms. taught by Miss Roslne Epple;
Miss Alma Harris and Miss Edyth
Epple, combined in a Christmas pro-
gram. However, no tree was pro-
vided.
Hawthorne School.
a T., hn irst
and second grades, under Miss Weller
and Miss Rippey, had a Christmas
tree, while the third and fourth
grades, taught by Miss Gray and Miss
Sharp. gave a joint program. Brief
programs were held in some of the
older grades of that school.
Lincoln school.
At the Lincoln school, on the north
side of the river, the first. second,
/ third and fourth grades, taught by
Mrs. Moule and Miss Moorhouse, had
| a Christmas tree, while the fourth
and fifth grades, taught by Miss
Quick. held a Christmas program.
| PendletOn Academy.
| Work at the Pendleton academy
will not close until noon tomorrow.
No Christmas programs will be held
as many of the students will be leav-
ing this evening for their homes.
However, the boys of the academy
gave a banquet in honor of the girl
students last night. 1t was held at
the academy building and was very
pleasant affairs.
st. Joseph's Academy.
! ST. Joseph's academy will also close
school work this afternoon but no
programs will be held. Instead the
children who remain here will parti-
cipate in the exercises to be held at
the Catholic church at later day.
| About 80 of the academy pupils will
leave for their homes in different
parts of the county this evening and
tomorrow.
Business College.
The Pendleton Business college will
| take no Christmas vacation whatever.
Instead the regular school work will
be continued as usual, excepting on
, Christmas day.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-23

Felix Johnson OF Uklah, was bus
mess visitor in the city today, to-
gether with w. z. Piersol with whom
he was returning from Calgary where
they have in partnership purchased
five sections Of land north OF Gleichen
near Calgary.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-23
Spending Holidays Here.

Miss Bertha Gross. a junior in the
college of oratory OF the Willamette
University at Salem, is spending the
holiday vacation at the home OF her
mother, Mrs. w. S. Perry, who has
been i'll for several days with pleursy.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-23
HINDU LECTURER
GOES TO SPOKANE

Prof II. A. Mozumdor has finished
his course OF lectures on the Yoga
philosophy and left today for spo-
kane where he will rest a couple of
weeks before going to Portland to de-
liver a similar course.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-23
MASQUERADE Ball.

Eagle hall, Christmas night, De-
cember 25. Johnson's orchestra.
Prizes will be given. Admission 800;
lady maskers free; extra unmasked
ladies 25 cents.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-23

Drunkenness and desertion are the
causes alleged by Mrs. Edith M
Harness, who seeks divorce from An
drew Harms There are two chil-
dren. Aubrey and Cecil, Of whom the
mother asks custody
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-23

Jonathan Johnson, agent for the
Canadian Pacific's Alberta lands, Is
spending the Christmas holidays at
the home OF his family In Chicago. He
will return to Pendleton January 8.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-23

Mr.. and Mrs. c. 8. Terpenning left
today for Cheney, Wash, where they
will spend the holidays at the home
OF their daughter. Mrs. J. w. Han
gate,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-23

DR.. D. ]. McFaul was a professional
visitor in Walla Walla last evening.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-23
HAZEL WYR|CK,
LOLA ROGERS WIN
TWO WORKERS SECURE
MUCH PRIZED PONIES

Togo and Teddy for Two Popular
Contestants In Journal-East Ore
gonlan Racc-TNyo Hearts Arc Glad
While Several Are Sad-Many
Votes Turned In ut Last Hour BY
Leaders.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-23
SCHOOLS CLOSE
FOR HOLIDAYS
PROGRAMS
RENDERED IN MANY ROOMS

Scores of Students and Teachers Leav-
ing for Homes in Various Parts OF
the State 10 Spend the Christmas
Season-Business College Alone
VIII Have No observation-disclosures
Trees mt the Public Schools.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-23

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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-07-02


tax bill Of the owner or keeper. Such
taxsshalt be 81 on each male dog and.
So on each female.
Each dog SO listed and assessed
shall wear collar and the assessor
shall furnish the owner Of each dog
so assessed a suitable tag, which tag
shah be attached to the collar OF each
dog. And It shall be the duty Of the
CHIEF Of police to cause each dog con-
cealed from or not listed by the as
SCISSOR and not bearing such tag or
upon which the owner or keeper re-
fuses to pay the tax hereby levied to
be killed.
Possibly. 1t Is true dogs are not SO
numerous as years ago. for there has
been more or less warfare on them,
but the crusade against stray mon
grels has not accomplished all that
is desired. The state lawNmakes
owners responsible for depredations
done by dogs. The city law scarcely
does that. Perhaps. If every dog
wore tag the owner would be held
responsible in some manner for the
conduct of his dog.
Complaint has been made against
certain CANNES in the city as vicious
and attacking pedestrians. but there
has not been even a step to place such
dogs under peace bond and no in
dication OF official. correction or de-
served non-existence by the route pro-
vided for in the ordinance quoted.
The subject is one worthy of at
tention and IL sufficient to Sagitate
Wheeling it certainly ought to create
a ripple here.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-07-02
NOTICE

At a. meeting of the stockholders of
the West Va. Casualty Co. held at
their office June 29th. 1908. the fol-
lowing resolutions were adopted:
First. That the West Va. Casu-
atty Co. a corporation. created and
organized under the laws OF the state
of West Virginia does hereby dis
continue business as a corporation
and surrender to said state its char
ter and corporate franchise. The
board of directors will proceed to
convert the property. chooses in act
ion and all assets of this corporation
into, cash and pay off and discharge
all ats debts. liabilities and obliga-
tons; and after fully discharging all
such debts, liabilities and Obligations.
divide the remainder among the
stockholders pro rata with their sew
eral holdings Of stock. but no such
payment shall be made to any stock
holder until after the publication of
the notice hereinafter provided.
Resolved. second. That the pres
ident of this corporation cause notice
Of the adoption of the foregoing res
olutinn to ses published in some news
paper OF general circulation. pub
lished near the principal office or
place Of business of this corporation.
once week for four successive
weeks: and that he certify these res
olutions to the secretary of the
state Of We 4 Virginia and deliver to
him cert scate showing the publ
cation OF said notice, as provided by
law
WEST VIRGINIA CASUALTY co.
BY B. r. WILSON. President.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-07-02
LIZZIE GROUSER N
LINE LIGHT AGAIN
Woman Of Former Frequent
Police Court Fame is
Up Once More.

Eight prisoners were tried in po-
lice court this morning by Acting
Mayor Cole. in the absence OF Mayor
Wood. Two were 0arrested on the
charge Of lettering and the others
were charged with being drunk.
Mayor Cole decided that John Smith.
claiming to be from Fairmont. and
his sister. were not guilty OF the
charge OF lettering and they were re-
leased.
Steve Hostetter was able TO pay
his fine, but his appearance an
swered description sent to the
chief by the Uniontown officials, and
he, was held to await an answer
from them. The Uniontown officials
wanted him on the charge OF nom
support of his family.
Arthur Carlow was sent to jail in
default OF a SO fine and costs.
William Frey paid 81 on his finc
and was released.
James Scott. claiming to be from
West Union, was released on promise
to leave town within an hour.
Lizzie CroGzer was fined SIS and
costs, but on her promise to leave
the city and not get drunk agaIn
for a week, this fine was suspended.
M. Toothman had been arrested on
the charge Of being drunk. but put
up the amount of his fine, which he
forfeited. u.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-07-02
Dogs and Tags.

d, Wheeling is in the throes OF con-
siderable agitation as to dogs, the dog
tax and tags for dogs. "A city ordi-
nance has been dug up there showing
that it is the duty of the city au-
thorities to furnish tags free. except
where the tax is not paid, and, in the
absence of such tags on dogs, the
dogs are to be shot. or the tag pro-
vision and the dispatch of dogs by
shooting or other manner OF killing,
the Wheeling Register says:
This provision of the ordinance is
a wise one, furnishing protection not
only to the owner of the animal, but
to the community as we'll. Dogs are
not allowed to run at large without
such tag, and Will be shot if 1t is not
in evidence"
Clarksburg has what dog fanciers
regard. stringent ordinance on this
subj. ct, appearing on page 73 of the
printed city code and not repealed so
far as is known. But, its observance
and enforcement are said to be sadly
neglected, and overlooked.
The ordinance Clarksburg has on
the subject reads as follows:
The assessor shall include in his
assessment all dogs over four weeks
old owned or kept within the cor
porate limits. giving number owned
by any person, and the name of the
owner. and distinguishing between
male dogs and female. Any person
lnhabiting a house. and allowing any
dog to be or remain at or about such
house. shall be deemed the owner OF
such dog for the purposes OF this sec
ton.
There shall be levied a tax for the
privilege of owning or keeping any
dog. which shall be included in the
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-07-02
One Week Hence.

One week more and Charles w.
Swisher. secretary of state, will be
the nominee for governor on the Re
publican ticket. This is conceded by
Republican and Democratic newspa-
pers in the state alike, except by a
few subservient to Scherr and the in
terests he is said to represent. Since
the naming of delegates ended few
days ago, 1t has been the privilege of
the Telegram to reproduce the views
of a number of the>newspapers In the
state, asserting that Swisher will GER
tainly receive the nomination, and to
these we add the Huntington Dis
patch, which voices public sentiment
well In It's section of the state. The
Dispatch says:
One week from today the Republic
can state convention will convene in
Charleston. What the whole result
of the convention will be, cannot be
foretold. But that Hon. G. w. Swish
err will be nominated for governor,
and that the platform will be in
keeping with sound Republican doc
trine cannot be doubted. With tho
last county heard from, Mr.. Swisher
and his friends have every reason to
congratulate themselves and each
othr upon the results achieved. 1t
is greatly TO his credit, and speaks
volumes for the fidelity of his friends
that he has won the nomination in
the face of campaign In which he
was made the target for the shafts of
political bitterness and the puryeyors
of political malice. Throughout the
whole struggle he has manifested and
maintained remarkable hold upon
the masses of his party. and in the
last trying days their immovable feal-
ty has proven a factor of incalculable
strength in defending him against the
chicanery which has been exercised
in the desperate efforts which have
been made to work his political I'M
doing at the last minute, and after
the victory has been fairly won. One
thing has been demonstrated: the
people believe in Charley Swlsher and
believe in what he stands for. They
have brought about his nomination
by their steadfastness. and will be
equally powerful in securing election
when his name is placed upon the
ticket. - :.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-07-02
NEW FIELD
In Marshall County is to be Tested
For OH and Gas.

A new section of Marshall county
is to be tested for oil and gas. A
syndicate styled the Scott OIL & Gas
Company. composed chiefly of
Moundsvlle business men. have leas-
ed $500 acres of ground at Round
Bottom on the river about three
miles below that city. The ma
chinery for the first well is now on
the ground and drilling will be COM
menced in a few days. If necessary
the well will be drilled to the Big
Injun sand. The test we'll will be
sunk on the Bell farm on Butter Run.
The contract for the well has been
let to Harry Hall, of New Martins
Vile.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-07-02
WILL SIGN THE SCALE

All Of the independent companies
in tire Wheeling district have agreed
to sign the sheet and tin plate scales
of the Amalgamated association of
Iron, Steel and Tin Workers agreed
upon between the organization and
the American Sheet Steel & Tin
Plate company at the Pittsburg con-
ference, and no trouble is antici-
pated.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-07-02
BROTHER OF SENATOR
ELKINS rs STRICKEN.

COLUMBIA. Mo-, July 3-Post-
master P. Elkins. brother of United
States Senator Stephen B. Elkins of
West Virginia, suffered stroke of
paralysis; at his home here. He is
slightly better today. He has been
Ill for some time.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-07-02

Preston county has played an i'm
portant part in Republican cam
paigns, conventions and furnishing Of
ficers for the state, but never in
Democratic councils and activities.
Hence. the Hodges following will de-
rive little hope from the fact that
that county is said to be for him for
the Democratic nomination for gov
ernor.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-07-02
ORCHARDS LIFE SAVED

BOISE. Idaho. July 2-The state
board OF pardons has committed the
sentence OF Harry Orchard, who was
under sentence to hang next Friday
for the murder OF former Governor
Steunenberg to Imprisonment for
life.