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Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-04-29
TO JAPS.
Gan Francisco Plans Bsnqucts, Balls,
Excursions, and Amusements for
Training Squadron.

San Francigco. Cal-An clab-
crate reception will be given Ad.
miral Ijichi'g Japanese training
squadron when II arrives here. This
was decided Friday at Il meeting of
army and nav. oIncers. municipal Of
Metals and representatives. Of all civic
organizations.
iIanqucts, balls. an excursion 10
every nearby point Of interest. athletic
tournaments, street Examinations and
other ~amuncncnts will be crowded
into the days the ships stay at this
port.
The United railroads will carry the
Japanese sailors IN oil It's lines free
Of charge.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-04-29
MANY SEE ODD ACCIDENT.
M%otorcyciist Thrown Far Without In
Jury While Two spectators Get
Skulls Fractured.

Los Angeles. Cal.--Thousands OF
persons at the Coliseum motorcycle
race track Sunday saw a rider going
at the rate Of q mile a minute thrown
over the fence and ACROSS the grand
stand without being very seriously In
jured. Two spectators, however, who
were standing at the race. were, per
haps fatally Injured.
The accident occurred In the hve
mile event. Freddy Huyck. OF Chi
cago, was leading and on the upper
turn collided with Earhart Ut tbiA city
who shot up the track as liuyck was
going by. Earhart was thrown high IN
the air. His feet struck the head OF
Howard Piper OF this city, and Plper's
head bumped that Of Charles Henry
OF Hiawatha, Kan. The skulls OF both
men were fractured by the impact.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-04-29


Even the famous and influential Lon
don Times gets called down" occasion.
ally. The episode VI the PiggOtt let.
tefs IL not forgotten. And now the
~Thunderer'" has aroused the anger Of
the Japanegc authorities. The Times
recently commenced on the Spy system
in international affairs and said IL hag
been proved that japanese residents in
America are acting AZ spies. This has
drawn from Japannge government Off
cials Il prompt protest, and they have
asked the Associated Press to make a
categorical denial Of the allegation by
the London Times, a representative OF
the foreign Office adding: "The state.
mrDt is absolutely without foundation.
Az far AZ Japan rs concerned II ~ re-.
Rarded AZ a silly canard, while itg mis-.
c%hievOIn source alone entities II To be
dignlfed by the term dcmentia." This
IS pretty sharp. coming from the Jap
anesc. who, especially In official outgiy.
ingn. are usually exceedingly cercmOni.
Gus and Bc%rupnlDnsly polite. Evidently
the London Times has hurt deeply the
feelings Of the Japanese government.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-04-29
GONE, WHEAT TUMBLES

expected that after the six cent de-
cline of the two previous ~sessi0ns. q
recovery would cnsue. Taking the
Patten view OF q big crop shortage as
correct and wheat inIrinsically worth
all that has been paid for II, In a
purely speculative way the reaction
WaB due.
But the first quotations were a
startling disappointment to the bulls.
From nearly every point came re-
ports Of normal, OF even better, crop
prospects. Liverpool prices were down
and the shipment from Argentina
Australia and other foreign countries
were said to be greater than usual at
this time Of the year.
Bears filled the wheat pit In a dense
mass, and like an "rhptive volcano
poured forth Il swollen stream OF
wheat. Longs liquidated all along the
line, and the execution OF stop less
orders added to the confusion.
Many "A fortune has been wiped out
by the decline this week, and many q
nan who had a handsome prOht on
y but still hung on for more, now
confronts a deficit. There are many
gnch. The wide publicity given the
market brought into II many a man
who ordinarily walked In q%nieter paths.
Even the regulars" for the most part
followed the bull leader with unusual
enthusiasm, and until Thursday saw
nothing further in the declines but
a furry. Mr.. Patten no characterized
II, and his word was accepted. They
held 10 the limit OF their resources,
and were wiped on the speculative
slate when their margins became ex-
haust"d, and there was no longer a
reserve 10 draw on.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-04-29

a New York woman who committed
suicide the other day left Instructions
for her body to be- crcmated and the
"chn" containing the ashes to be bur.
led In the ground, concluding her dl.
rec,ions with this remark; u do not
wish TO spend the winter IN "A tin box
ON II shelf" Some people are 10 par.
~ticular. One who refuses longer TN
this clay CARCASS crippled 10 abide
ought not TO care for the dust he has
Hung aside.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-04-29
Aerial Invasion Of England 10 Again
Postponed.

VSsstSpSes
Zeppelin's tuBsle for III hours with
his unruly airsblp shows how far we
are yet from practicable control Of at.
mospherical navigation. Under favor.
able conditions, our daring pioneers
have been doing remarkable things.
They break records day after day and
prophecy all sorts Of revolutionary do.
ings for the future. But Orville Wright
IL a cripple, and the list of miraculous
escapes from death is long. II Is easy
10 recall lucky falls Of Baldw win, Far
man, Knabenshue and others, while
the fatal outcome Of the Morrell air
ship flight In San Francisco does not
readily pass into forgetfuiness. Very
probably the world will eventually see
Lac success VI these machines. Every
invention has It's early stages Of acci.
dent. Victory comes only after much
experimenting and risk. But the
British world has excuse for feeling
considerable relief over the latest
Zeppelin flight. IL n rigid airship
acts this way, what would happen to q
fleet trying to the channel?
Aerial invasion OF the Englishman's
home by the empire Of the north is
postponed indefinitely.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-04-29
KILLS MANY
A Number Of Portugal Villages Have
Been Wiped Out and Others
Were Badly Damaged.

Lisbon, Portugai.--Tbs seismic dis
turbances have now ceased throughout
Portugal. Everyone Ii greatly I'M
pressed with the courage and energy
OF King Manuel who. after directing
the fremen In the city when the first
and most violent shock occurred on
Friday set out with physicians and
supplies for the districts where the
destruction was the greatest. A
number OF villages have been wiped
out.
Saivaterra and San stefano were
badly damaged. Thirty-nine bodies
nave been taken from the ruins
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-04-29
Awake to Danger Of tuberculosis.


The number OF state and local anti.
tuberculosis societies In the United
States has shown over 100 per cent. In.
crease during the past year; the mum.
Der OF s~anltOria and hospitals for tn.
berculosis. early 30 per cent. In.
crease; and the number Of special tu
berculosis dispensaries and clinics,
over 40 per cent. increase. The rate
Of Increase In the number OF workers
Is estimated at over 200 per cent, and
the amounts given for tuberculosis re-
lief have been doubled during the year.
Thirty.three legislatures, out Of 39
In session up to May /, 1909. have
been considering laws pertaining to
the prevention or treatment Of tuber.
cul0sis. In q large number OF states
legislation affecting this subject has
already been enacted, and more laws
will be passed before the close OF the
spring session.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-04-29
Girls Marriage Anglers Father.

Mexico. MOI. g. Holland, aged
Sc. u wealthy horseman. and Katie
Carlyle. aged II. were married at
Auxvasse this afternoon by Rev. G.
n. Swift OF the Christian church.
They came 10 Mexico and II IL be-
iieyed left In an automobile. The
girls father Il irate. and the minister
who married the couple and accom-
panied them here. II keeping the wires
hot IN an effort TO effect q r%econcilia'
lion.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-04-29
His Conscience.


"Wil you have q cocktail, Mr..
Snidgerly?"
"HO, my wife does not permit me to
drink intoxicants OF any kind"
Let me buy you q cigar"
my wife has made me promise that
] will never smoke any more"
well well. ! wish there was ONE
thing ! could do to make II pleasant
for you"
"Is there q naughty show OF any
kind in town? II 80, take me to II.
My wife will not be able to smell It
On my breath"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-04-29
High School Students "Waik Out"

O'Ncil. Nebraska - The senior
class Ut the O'Nciil high school organ.
lied q strike and walked out" The
superintendent discovered that some.
body bad copied exams" and ruled
that they would have To be taken over.
The class. n. refused TO submit TO
such "indignity." But the school board
and the parents sided with the super
intsndcnt. welded the big stick" and
the strike was broken.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-04-29

Spring has begun. according to the
calendar. Tho weather bureau failed.
however, 10 celebrate the occasion,
and II would be hard 10 believe that
the ghost Of winter has been laid
~hereabouts were II not for tho emer.
gence the other day Of the spring
poet Of the Springfield Republican.
When he becomes active It IL q sure
sign that springtime's sap is scething
and running.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-04-29
FOOD FACTS
What an M. q. Learned.

A prominent Georgia physician went
through q food experience which he
makes public:
1T was my own experience that first
led mo TO advocate Grape.Nuts food
and ! also know, from having pre-.
scribed II to cOnvalescents and other
weak patients, that the food ~ a wOn.
derful builder and %restOrer OF nerve
and brain tissue, as well as muscle. IL
improves the digestion and sick pa
tients always gain Just m ] did in
strength and weight very rapiI....
." was In such O low state that I
had to give up my work entirely, and
went to the mountains of this state,
but two months there did not improve
me; In fact ! was not quite as well as
when ] left home.
MY food did not sustain me and
II became plain that ! must change.
Then ] began to use Grape-Nuts food
and In two weeks ! could walk O mile
without fatigue, and in five weeks
returned To my home and practice,
taking up hard work again. Since that
time ! have felt as well and strong a.
] ever did In my life.
"As q physician who seeks TO help
all sufferers. ! consider It O duty TO
make these facts public"
Trial 10 days on Grape-Nuts, when
the regular food does not seem TO sur.
tain the body. will work miracles.
There's q Reason"
Look In pkgs. for the famous little
book. THE Road to MELVILLE"
Ever Seaa the shove lstasvs a new
oss appears from time q tins. They
are keesisss tsuss as1 fall % ha0AA
lntsessL
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-04-29

An optimists' club Of Gotham wants
To abolish All Fools day. But here is
where sentiment will override both
reason and optimism. for the desire 10
make q fool Of oneself springs eternal
in tho human breast and will not be-
denied. Besides. on general principles,
the task IL too herculean n one for hu.
man endeayOr to ' y
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-04-29

New York city's latest contribution
Ia the worlds stock Of d~rinkables Is
the expurgated cocktail. You omit the
cherry, aud are not allowed to use
even the olive. II remains to be seen
how this innovation will strike the
bibulously inclined who order their
drinks at thirst centers O located on
Manhattan island.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-04-29
,ow. po.koSNee Robbed.

Des Moines, I0wa--h Robbers using
. heavy charge OF nitroglycerins
wrecked the post0ffice safe at Prairie
City early Thursday and made good
their escape with 5000 In stamps
$500 In money.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-04-29
Mere Humans.

A Wilkesbarre magistrate has do
cided that n COW has precedence over
an automobile and does not have to
wear a red lantern on her tail when
standing In the road O. nights medi-
tatively chewing her cud. Human 10.
ingS apparently must take their
chances.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-04-29
Sig Judsmsn, Against Town Topics.

New York, ". y.--The Jury In
the libel "A y Ut Samuel Dempster
Of Pittsburg against Colonel William
-. Mann. Of Town Topics, Friday
awarded the plaintiff judgment for
$4,000. The suit grew out Of pubiIca.
ton OF an article In Town Topics.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-04-29
Bank Cashier Sentenced.

Santa Rosa, Cal-Edward y. Row
land, former cashier Of the Bank OF
iicaldsburg, WAS sentenced Friday 10
ak years In San Quentin. Rowland
confessed TO a shortage Of 100000,
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-04-29
preo,dsut Tavers Lock Canal.

New Y0rk.--President TAFT do
tends the lock type Of canal as
adopted In the Panama work, IN
an article which appears In McClure's
magazine for May. lhe article u
written before he became president.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-04-29
Djcktnsons Sail for Colon.

Charleston. y. C~-Secrctary OF War
Dickinson and Mrs. Dickinson went
aboard the u. y. Str. Mayfowcr here
Wednesday and sailed for Colon.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-04-29
LAXATIVE FOR
WOMEN FREE

There n . great difference In tho
purposes TO which O laxative hould
be put. Tablets and pills. salts. etc,
are usually violent ~purgatives or
cathartics, and altogether too power.
ful for the average person.
A woman at all times needs only O
mild laxative-in fact, none other Is
needed by anyone, weak or strong
though they may be, for the object is
simply to move the bowels. n II q
gentle laxative will do 1t, what 10 the
use Of q violent one?
DR.. CaldwelIs Syrup Pepsin has
earned q w~ell-deserved vogue among
women and children and old folks
people who must necessarily be care
full Of what they take.
II In a liquid laxative tonic and i'd
% sawei yem 1ns sr Ssfors tho Ams.rI nSer p sna
pie. The price Is only 60 cents or 81 a bot:
tie. as II comes IN both sizes. and al!
druggists sell II: Its pleasant taste and
women. In constipation, torpid liver. sour
stomach. sick headache. heartburn and
such like digestive complaints. Its use for
q short time Will remove the trouble en-
unnecessary. Its tonic properties build up
the stomach and intestinal muscles 80
that they act naturally again. That. this
far NJ III like Mr.. Bran M "" o2 Aiyarsdo.
Va. Mrs. X. l.. Stout, OF Louisville. KY.
and numerous Others: In fact, way out In
WILLIAMS. Cal, as Mrs. j u. Blackmore.
seems to be using II.
II the remedy H. new to you and you
want to make q trial OF II before buying,
below ana q free test bottle viii be sent
you. Then, II results are satisfactory you
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-04-29
Broker Ctouah Assigns.

New York. N. Y.-It was m.
nouncsd on the floor Of the C0nsoIldat.
ed exchange friday that Anthony
Cl0ugh, "a broker aud member vi the
exchange has assigned.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-04-29

can buy It OF your druggist.
II there In anything about
your nilment that you don't
understand. or X you want
any medical advice. write
TO the doctor. and he will
answer you fully. There is
no charge for this service.
The address IN DR.. w. r..
Caldwell. 20i Caldwell bldg,
Monticello, Ill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-13
CONDITION CRITICAL.
w. +. Warren Has I'll Turn Resulting
From Recent Injuries.

William T. Warren Of Fairfield. who
has been in the employ Of the day &
smiley CO. of this city, fell in state
., exhaustion about 4 o'clock Friday
afternoon. while in the grocery store
II Whitcomb & Crosby Mr.. Warren
IS carpenter and short time ago
fell from a staging. badly injuring his
LETT shoulder and side. He has not
been working since his injury and
Friday was his first appearance on the
street He was made as comfortable
AS possible in the store and Drs. M
w. Bessey and NJ. S Goodrich were
summoned. He was placed on a
couch and carried to the City build
ing, where he was given medical at
tention. He was later in the after
noon taken to his home in Fairfield
The doctors considered the trouble
was due to his former injury. He
complained of having bad headaches
during the day and pains in his neck
and shoulder. His condition is looked
upon as critical
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-13
Wallace Bradford Smith

wallace Bradford Smith, one of Wa
terville's Oldest and most prominent
citizens. died very suddenly Friday
morning at his home, 81 Elm street
He was in his usual good health Thurs
DAY and was about the street. Friday
morning he arose from his bed and
came down stairs about O'Clock. com.
planning OF pain apoul ~, 49,
Medical aid was Immediately summon
ed and his sufferings relieved for .
time but death came about 5.45 O'Clock.
The announcement of his death was a
shock to all who knew him.
He was born in Wateryille oct u
is"i' me son of Harrison A. and Eve
ma hoillns smith and received his
carrier education in the schools of this
city. He attended WateryiIle Classical
Institute under DR. ]. H. Hanson and
later entered kent's Hill Seminary He
afterwards studied surveying and was
the foremost in this city in those years
In 1864 he was married to Miss Kath-
erin Hillard of Michigan and as the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-13
SUPERIOR COURT.
November Term. Judge o. G. Hall,
Presiding.
W aterNille Nov L

Waterville, Nov. T.
No. Cos. Fred l.. Simpson of Water
Vile vs.. Waterville < Fairfield Ry g.
Light CO. Pattansall & P!umstead fo,,
plaintiff. and Charles F. johnson and
G. Y. Perkins for defendants. This iS
q salt for damages FOR the loss of a
horse. and the amount ASKED for was
$50. The case occupied the attention
of the court AMI jury during the fore
moan. Til, testimony was all in upon
adjournment at noon. Upon the open-
inc of court this afternoon the counsel
for defendants announced that a set
Element had been arrived at.
The ease assigned for tomorrow hay-
ing been settled or otherwise disposed
of, the jury was excused and court adj
iourned until Monday morning at 10
o'clock.
The fast case in order for Monday is
M ST. ~ ~ --a-.-~~ ~ W.
linsS'HE. Ed. 70" plaintiff and Fred
W. Clair, Esq.. ter defendant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-13
RUNNING THE GANTLET.
An Indian Incident In Indiana;
Pioneer Days in 1898.

David Johnson. one of the early set
tiers of Indiana was noted hunter
and at one time was with hunting
party of WHICH John Severns was a
member. ON that occasion the early
settlement of the state was discussed.
Mr.. SeV"rns. having been there so
many years before any other white
man. was accepted as authority Oh all
such subjects. In the Pioneer His
tory of Indiana" Colonel w. Nj. Cock
rum gives one of Mr.. Severns' stories
as repeated by Mr.. Johnson.
Mr.. Sevcrns said that in the fall of
1893 he was with half dozen of his
Indian n2ighhors. hunting. and that he
stayed all night at an Indian village.
During the night two white prisoners
We're brought in. and preparations
wore made for their trial and death
First two lines We're formed facing
each other. and the two men were com
PEELED to run the gantiett between the
lines. y point some hundred yards, be
yond the lines of the gauntlet was desig-
mated as the place that was to be
reached to save their lives.
one OF the men was of middle age,
but frail: the ether was a strong. ath-
lete young fellow. The lines were made,
Hr OF more than loo Indians. mostly
sQuaws and boys, with enough active
men to keep the prisoners from getting
away. The young man was the first to
make the race. He got through the
lane and to the life station without be-
ing much hurt
The older man before he started held
up his hands and offered prayer to
Gcd for aid. then commenced the race
which was not more than half compile.
ted before he was knocked down hy a
heaVy club in the hands of a suuaw
ana was set upon by the horde of
Squaws and hoys and beaten to death.
AS soon as he was knocked down the
younG man. whol was several hundred
feet ran like deer and jumped into
the throns IT Indians and tried to save
his friends life. but was soon oyerpow
cred and dragged away
For this brave act the chief of the
village adopted the young man to tal,.
the place of son whom he had lost.
Mr.. Severns. on being asked why he
Gid not interccde for the prisoners. said
shat If he had attempted To Interfere it
would have cost him his life
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Colby Notes.

FRANK Goodwin. 81. and Hon. Ham
IN Hamlin. '7f. together with other
Nalhe people are on a voyage around
he world
News has just been received of the
i'ath OF Rev. Edwin c. Long. '7G, in
OehVer, Col. Mr.. Long moved from
New YORK to Colorado several Years
az" on account of failing health after
successful pastorates in Ohio and New
ofk. lie mas been active in the minis
Try ana temperance work for over 30
years. during his college days he was
successful teacher in the public
schools of his native state and at the
same time a minister of the Gospel.
following in the footsteps of his father
a graduate OF college and a preacher
OF some note. Ed" Long was a popular
man in college and his death will cause
sorrow to many Of the Colby men who
knew him well as genial and faithful
friend
The Colby catalogue for the season
of 1909-10 under the supervision of DR..
j. William Black has been completed
and sent to the press. In appearance
it is not much changed from previous
years, but it has several new features.
showing a greatly increased enroll
ment, and containing much definite in
formation.
Coach Harry McDevitt, who since
his season closed with Colby. has been
coaching Newton High. Will return in
time To attend the football banquet TO
be held in honor of the championship
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-13

result of that union three children
Harrison A. Smith of Watervilie and
Mrs. II. i. Covele of Bangor.
In politics Mr. Smith might be term
ID an cid line Democrat for bis inter
st was ccntcred in that party. Under
very Democratic administration he
held the office of city engineer. In 1896
he ran for mayor of ~WatnrvilIc but
was defeated by Hon. E. +. Webb. the
RepuDlican nominee. He was member
y the common council in the years
S99-l9oo, representing Ward 4. He
oo.< ali unusual interest in the !nuni-
'Ipal affairs and gave his time freely
mi many times without compensation
He was Kind and genial with all his as
'ciates, believing in clean politics and
he cityS hetterment.
The deceased came of historic stock
racing his lineage back to Gov. John
Ta'ifcrd of Massachusetts. a remark
81" coincidence is the fact that both
ldeS of his family trace Their anceS-
Try to relatives of Governor Bradford
re was born in WaterviIle in the old
smith homestead on Front street. now
occupied by Charles Rodorique, the I'M
dertaker. His father was a prominent
lawyer in Watcrville. who with hts
am'lE moved to <alarlazoo. Mich.
Vhe'e they resided some time.
The widow and three chl.trcn. also
me SISTER. Miss Alice Bradford Smith,
Nho made her home with him on Elm
street, survive.
Thr funeral will be held from his
a'e nome at / o'clock Sunday after
loon Rev. Charles f. Sawtclle of
\eedham, Mass. who was great
riend of Mr. Smith, will oficiatc. The
burial viii he at the Pine Grove Gene
terry in this city.