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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-06-04
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-06-04

The men at the United States life
saYinr station at the foot ~ the
Pay stroak saw Mars plight before
he hit tho water and they put out
In a boat and rescued HIN from
dfuwning
The balloon NAH not damaged,
and Mars says he will make the
aserpspn scheduled for tonight
Ataf8 danger vas seen by many
people. ,ABd they we're given quito
a acara
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-06-04
COPPER COMPANY SOLD
TAT PUBLIC AUCTION

VANCOUVER. d q. June =
The Dominion Copper company In
liquidation. vas sold at public
auction for the sum Of s2dL 500 in
this city this morning The pur'
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-06-04
rooAY's TREASURY REPORT.

WASHINGTON. June THE
treasury report today shows: Re
ceipts. f2i5s6.6i5. disbursements.
81. $50 900
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-06-04
HANG 0Nw SAYS FOLK,
FIGHTER WHO HUNG on

GOOD IS STRONGER THAN
Evil" AND WE ARE GETTING
BETTER EVERY DAY-opTi
MYSTIC VIEW or MAN WHO
DROVE GRAFT FROM ST,
LOUIS.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-06-04

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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-06-04

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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-06-04

BAR SILVER QUOTATION.
NEW YORK, June i.-Bar silver
Ia quoted today al b3c.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-06-04

Consists Of beautiful Under.
garments OF fine nalnsook and
camhnc and muslin, Gowns,
Corset Covers, Skirts and Draw.
ers, and a multitude Of styles,
all fresh and crisp, right from
the factory; values up TO Si.25.
Sale price, choice
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-04-09

The Indian Office.
Just what President Taft's policy
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-04-09
Horse Thlef CANNON Case.

The recent settlement out of court
by the Union Pacific Railroad CON-
pany OF the "Horse Thief Canyon"
case. in which the railroad abandoned
its defense OF the governments suit.
reconveyed the land and paid tres
pass damages at the rate of S cents a
ton for the coal mined, has set a
standard for the value of the lands in
and IL this is accepted bv
the courts as a settlement. the gov
eminent will regain possession of
lands worth over a half billion dol
lars. This land will then be thrown
open to settlement under the coal
land laws. and It is expected that
much of the mineral wealth now held
by a few corporations, will be re-
distributed to smaller concerns and
individuals.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-04-09
Land Once.

The general land Office here is
buster than Il has ever been before.
The appropriation by congress Of ST.
100000 for the detection and pre-
vention Of frauds upon the public do
main, which was made Immediately
available, has turned the land Office
into a hive OF activity.
II. III. Schwartz. chief of the field
forces of the general land office. is
augmentlng his men by adding 200
trained Investigators and these will
be started out at once TO take up
work in the northwest. A great num-
Der OF cases involving coal lands that
are alleged by the government to
have been fraudulently acquired, are
to he Investigated first Many OF
these cases are old ones and have
been on the docket. some of them for
years. Dummy entries" Illegal fenc-
ing aud conspiracy cases that have
been hanging fire Tor several years.
will be presented to the federal
courts this winter for settlement.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-04-09

In the Indian Office viii be Is mat
ter Of much conjecture among those
who have been following the ups and
downs OF that bureau FOR the past six
years. Commissioner Leupp. who 1.
a thorough-g0lng Roosevelt man. and
under whose administration the Office
was taken away from the politicians
and placed on business basis. has
expressed a longing to be away from
the cares OF political Ire.
Pursuant to his determination. he
turned in his resignation to Presl-
dent Taft March 6. when Ballinger
became secretary Of the interior II
Is understood that Leupp would be
willing to serve for while If this
were necessary to ensure the per-
petuality OF the reforms that he has
Instituted and that his resignation
was turned in IN order to relieve the
new administration Of anv possible
embarrassment in case II was desired
to make a change President Taft
Immediately returned LeuDp's rssig-
nation with the request that it be
withheld "for a while"
Whether "for a while" means lin
definitely. is not known. Meanwhile,
the president Is being besiged with
a swarm Of applicants for the place.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-04-09
KILLED BY PTOMAINE.
Man Dies in Police Station After Eat
ing Bread and Jelly.

Pittsburg. Kas., April 9.-That c.
Davis, who died at the police station
here was poisoned by ptomaine in
food he begged at a country home is
the belief OF the local police. Davis,
who was a member of the cooks
union Of Des Moines. Iowa, arrived
here penniless, and according 20 his
story told to the police became III i'm
mediately after eating some bread
and Jelly given him by a woman in a
farm house, to whom ne had applied
for food.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-04-09
DISPATCHES INITIATED.
State Department Investigates Inter
ception of Messages.

Washington. April Nicaragua's
mutilation Of official dispatches of
this government and the continued
grave conditions in Central America
are under earnest consideration by
the Washington government. Inves-
legations have convinced officials here
that cipher dispatches passing be-
tween john II. Gregory, American
charge at Managua. Nicaragua. and
the state department at Washington
were purposely mutilated during
Nicaragua's unusual military activity.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-04-09

the decay Of wood mas now been
taken up systematically by the bu-
reau OF wood preservation in the for
|estry service and II has Deen discov-
cred that minute organisms are re-
sponslble for all the havoc. These
organisms need water and air in
which to live. When either is alb
sent they cannot thrive. piles not
SUBJECT to attack by water fungi. as
IN the cold seas of the north, will
last forever. and wood In the dry
sands Of Egypt where there isn't
even the slightest trace of moisture
Is equally as durable. aTtta
The little organisms are so minute
that they cannot be seen except by
the use of microscope. The rail-
roads which use ties and telegra oh
poles. and the farmer VINO uses fence
posts. are both drawing upon the
knowledge OF the experts in Wash
lngton to find out how to prevent
these micro-organisms from obtain
ing a foot-hoid in WOOD.
II has been found that the best
way Is 20 destroy the food value OF
the wood by a powerful antlseptic
Ike creosote. This substance also
makes wood fairly air-tight and will
prevent decay.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-04-09
WOODEN COPFINS
y WELL PRESERVED
Gives Clew to Federal Depart.
ment.
Interest Aroused In President Taft's
Intention In Indian Bureau.
GENERAL LAND OFFICE BUSY

Washington, April Wooden
collins. I in which the Egyptians
buried their dead centuries ago. are
dug up in the dry sands OF the Nile
today as perfectly preserved as the
day on which they were buried. and
wooden piles driven In the Baltic sea
as long ago are now found intact.
= This has been a puzzle 20 modern
users OF wood who have tried various
means OF preservation. A study OF
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-04-09

Judge A. J. G. Wells, a member of
the state beard of control, was In Pa
ducah this. morning en- route to his
home IN Murray after an inspection
trip to the state institutions. While
In Louisville Judge Wells was taken
III with tonsilitis. and could not con-
tinue on the trip with the board.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-04-09
Death a Mystery.

Fergus Falls, Mimi. April 9.-Dr.
W. T.. Duncan, one Of the most wide
ly known physicians Of this locality.
was found dead in his Office here last
night with a bullet in his head. II is
not known whether his death was
accidental or otherwise.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-07-09
Notice OF Dissolution.

/ have this day sold my interest i'm
the stock, fixtures and good will of the
business Of Chas. Bugg S Son, nc be-
ing the interest of the late Chas. Bugg.
and willed TO me by him. to my son
Fred. W. Bugg, who will conduct it
a. heretofore, under the same firm
name.
| thank our friends for the liberal
patronage bestowed on us in the past,
and solicit continuance for the new
firm.
All parties having bills against the
old firm are requested 20 present the
same for payment, and parties owing
them are requested TO call at the store
and settle promptly in order that the
business OF the old firm may be set
tied up at once.
MARTHA BUGG. 2
Farmyille, Va, July lst 1903
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-07-09
To The Voters of Prince Edward
County.

1 wish TO make public the statement
that am a candidate for the Legisla-
ture, subject to the
DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY
TO be held during the coming summer.
/ take this occasion 10 announce to
those Of my friends who urged me TO
appear a. candidate at the last pri-
mary that | should appreciate their
support at the coming one ! should
consider it an honor TO represent my
county men, among whom have
lived since my early boyhood, in the
Virginia Legislature. and pledge my
self, should ! be their choice, To dis
charge the duties Of the Office faith
fully and 1ealously.
Respectfully,
k0BT. *. BROCK.
Jan. eft
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-07-09
Seven Arguments in Favor Of
the Northwestern Mutual.
A SATISFIED MEMBERSHIP.

1. A SATISFIED MEMBERSHIP.
OF its 36C55 new insured in 1908. about 90 per
cent We're already members Of the Company.
2. A REDUCED EXPENSE RATE.
Notwithstanding an increase in amount in
surei in 1903 Of Sj3. 0l3026. its rate Of Ex-
pense 20 Income decreased nearly enc-tenth.
a. compared with 1907.
3. A REDUCING DEATH RATE.
Its death loss per 81. 900 insured in 1905 was ac
tuaiIy less than p years ago and less than
The average Of such % years.
T. Az INCREASING INTEREST RATE.
AZ leading surplus-p roducing factor So h
increase helps TO explain the continued large
dividends of The Northwestern.
5. ITS LIBERAL CONTRACT AND NON
FORFEITABLEF FEATURES.
Us policy may be automatically non-forfet-
able loo any one OF several ways. while its
Cash and Loan values. its lnstalment and
Annuity settlements and their possible com
bnators. make such policy a marvel Of COM
peteness. it meets and provides for about
every unforeseen contingency Of the future
u Dis also incontestibe after one year and pro-
yides for 81 days of grace.
O. ITS ANNUAL DIVIDENDS.
an profits belong to members. Dividends are
The Northwesterns pride. Their size and
their unique uses have kept many policy 10
force for years and for It's FUN face value
q. ITS EXAMINATION.
The Northwestern was subjected 20 a most
critical RIGID and searching investigation and
both members and the public know a. q cor-
'ainty irs absolute security and honest man
agemcnf.
E. R. BOOKER. District Agent,
FARMNUL. VA
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-07-09

Everyone would he benefited by
taking roley's Oriuo Laxative for
stomach and liver tro uble and habi-
Coal ,lpatI0n. 10 swetens the
stomach and breath, gently stimulates
lle Nfer and regulates the bowels and
IS much superior 90 pills and ordinary
LaXaUtc,. Why not try foleys ORR
40 Laxative today? Sold by all drug
gists.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-07-09

The use of COM
mercial fertilizers on
the wheat crop is year
ly bee ming more
general-proof enough
that it pays, and pays
well.
Too many farmers,
however, use fertilizers
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-07-09
Plain Talks on Fertilizers
Increasing and Safeguarding the Wheat-CrOp

sufficient amount and
you will undoubtedly
increase not only the
average yields, but your
profits as well.
Write to the Vir-
ginia Carolina Chem
ical Company for its
new Year Book or Al
Evening star., 1909-03-11
ROOSEVELT SUPPORTS HOPKINS
TON READS LETTER TO ILLINoI8
LAWMAKERS.
Upheld Administrations That
He Won at Primaries-Ballot
Without Result.

CHICAGO, March 1f.-RepresentAtive
Ton swung back to Hopkins on the forty
second ballot for United States senator
yesterday. explaining that he did so be-
cause of letter No had received from
Theodore Roosevelt.
He said he had believed Seantor Hon.
kins not in harmony with the Roosevelt
administration and that he had written
to President Roosevelt for information.
His reply was confidential" said Repre-
sentative Ton.
Read 1t, read it," vas shouted from
the democratic side of the house
IAN right: I'll read it, said Mr.. Ton
who proceeded to read the following let1
ter.
White House.
Washington. February Is. 1909.
my Dear Mr.. Ton: This letter must bs
treated as confidential as II is not my
business to interfere in state senatoria |
fight. But there is no reason why
should not confidentiaily answer your
private question.
My understanding is that the popular
vote at the primaries declared in favor OF
Senator Hopkins. That being tho case.
it seems to me that it Is not good fajth to
fail to support him.
MY personal views about Senator Hop.
kins are of no consequence, but as you
ask for them / will say that he has been
one of the constant and loyal supporters
of the great majority of the policies with
which this administration has been identi-
fed, and that personally earnestly hope
for his reelection. Sincerely yours,
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
"Hon. Cornelius j. Ton. house Of repre-.
sentatives. Springfield, H.
All through the remarks Of Representa-
tive Ton there were frequent outbreaks Of
comment and laughter Once the repre-
sentative was interrupted when be said
President Roosevelt by cries of "ex-Presi-
dent"
No choice was reached In the ballot.
which resulted as follows: Hopkins, 76;
Foss. II: Shurtleff IS: Mason. 4; Lowden,
L: Mckinley. 1; Stringer, 40: Sherman, 3:
A. J. Salath, 1s: w. ]. Calhoun. 1; scat
tering, ,. Necessary for election, 90
votes.
Evening star., 1909-03-11

attend a general meeting late this after
noon.
The prize arrangement as announced
last night has caused pleasure among
the bowlers, the awards being larger than
heretofore.
The individual matches were rolled first
as follows: Daisey. Cincinnati, so; Ishani.
Cincinnati. J46; Townsend. Cincinnati. 511.
The high scores in the first double event
We're: Lewis-Stoueh. Canton, Ohio, !. .152 !:
Deal-k aufman. Canton. Ohio. 1.121:
Haager-Carson. Louisville. 1,O73: Shaef-
fer r-Bowman, Canton, LOST; Nerce-Deal.
Canton. 1899; Leitnev-Yaley, Canton.
l.O34: Nemand-Heins. Aurora. H.. l,O3s.
High scores. double eyent--Fieids-Bros-
nan. Washington. 1.l54: Plummsr- -Feebles.
Cincinnati, l.149: Dittmeier- -kuhlenberx.
Louisville. LIZA: Berste-Karch. Erie Pa, ,
1.071: Bachmann- Smith, Cincinnati, 1,0SI.
High scores. third double event-W. g.
Freuchtnecht-H Freuchtnecht. Louisville.
1.101; Ingram-Shym Louisville. l.1Ol !.
kolde-Pfueger. Cincinnati. i.O90: Koko-
more-Dink, Louisville. 1.OS4: Burg-Becker.
Cincinnati, 1.065, Notel-Oldensmith, Belle
vue. KY, 1.03S.
High scores. fourth Null.
er. Cincinnati, 1.166: Doisy- -Berling. Gin.
cinnati. 1.l36; Grimm Geldreich. Cincin-
natl, 1,132: Fraub-Richle. Cincinnati, LIS !.
Deters- Metz. Cincinnati, Lilo: Strottman-
Rothert. Cincinnati. LII; Isham-Town-
send. Cincinnati, 1913.
Evening star., 1909-03-11
MONUMENT TO WIRZ.
Daughters of Confederacy Meet a
Atlanta to Select a Site.

ATLANTA, Ga, March 1.-THE Georgia
division of the United Daughters of the
Confederacy met in special session in
Atlanta this morning for the purpose of
definitely disposing of the question of the
location Of the monument of Capt. Wirz.
commandant of the Andersonville prison
during the civil war.
At the last annual meeting Of the d.
vision in Savannah the monument was
rendered to Richmond, Va, and accepted,
but strong protest followed this action.
many OF the Daughters urging that the
monument should be located within the
state, preferably at Andersonville, the
special session of the state division being
called in response to these numerous de-
mands for reconsideration.
The citizens of Andersonville, through
the mayor and prominent officials. today
appealed to the daughters to reconsider
their former action and locate the monu-
ment to Capt. Wirz at that place. "A site
for the shaft was offered and assurance
given that the people of Andersonville
will welcome the erection there.
Evening star., 1909-03-11
BADGES FOR MEMBERS
ASSOCIATION OF OLDEST IN
HABITANTS TAKES ACTION.
Meeting Last Night One Of the
Largest Held Recently-Nine
Elected to Membership.

The Association OF Oldest Inra bit ants
has instructed it's committee on insignia
to order $50 badges OF the design which
has been approved by the committee.
This action was taken last night at the
monthly meeting of the association, held
at the headquarters, room No. >, Corcoran
building. The committee has been work
ing on several designs which have been
submitted. and the badge finally approved
is a square button with gold edges. and
airing a design made of a reproduction
of the Washington Monument, the seal of
the United States and an eagle. 1t bears
the words Association Oldest 1nhab-
itants D. c.. The letters are in white
upon blue background.
The meeting was one OF the largest the
association has held recently, and it was
remarked that the action of Congress al
lowing the association the joint occu-
pancy OF the Union engine house. at 10Th
and Fl streets northwest was fortunate
for the association. which now numbers
go members.
In the imperative absence of President
Theodore w. Noyes Vice President Ben
acted as secretary. considerable por
ton OF the evening was taken up with
discussions on amendments to the con-
stitution, the subject being brought up
oS tHO SoHluiStCO "iiitA has pO0h dCSiu5
in the matter.
New Members Elected.
Nine applicants were voted upon favor
ably for membership. They were: John
r. Bradley. so 5th street northwest; Over
ton C. Boteler. sc U street northwest: A.
W. Francis, 1890 Massachusetts avenue
northwest: Judge Ivory G. Kimball, $40
North Carolina avenue southeast; William
H. Lemon, 1893 Corcoran street; Samuel
Pusey. 1924 N street: Charles S. Shreve.
1543 Sth street northwest; ]. s. Sworm-
stedt, 1347 Irving street; John Fl. Shell
ton, 403 18th street southeast.
Several Photographic views illustrating
the progress of the Greenough statue of
George Washington in it's removal from
the Capitol grounds to the Smithsonian
Institution were presented to the aSso-
citation by John O'Loughlin.
John Mccarthy reported the serious
illness of George w. Harvey and the cor
responding secretary was requested TO
forward Mr.. Harvey letter containing
expressions of sympathy from the asso-
citation.
AS an appreciation of the success of the
celebration of February 22. the association
voted thanks to the entertainment COM
mittee, composed of A. II. Ragan, T. Ed
ward and Chaplin Brown.
Evening star., 1909-03-11
WASHINGTON BOYS DO THINGS
Two From Capital in Charge of
Harvard Society Festivities.

BOSTON. Mass, March 1.-Two Wash
ington boys are in charge Of the arrange
ments of the annual dinner of the Har
ward University Engineering Society, to
be held in Cambridge week from Satur-
day night.
They are Herbert Benjamin Pierce. a
frst-year student in the graduate school
Of science, and Arthur Brooks Green.
senior in the Lawrence scientific school.
AS usual, the meeting will be addressed
by several distinguished scientists.
Evening star., 1909-03-11
LOCAL MEN MAKE HIGn SCORE
TAKE PART IN BIG BOWLING
CONGRESS AT P1TTsBuRG.
Heaviest Day for Matches Since
Tourney Opened February 27
Last-Prize Awards Pleasing.

P1TTSBCRG. March IL Today's ses-
sion of the American Bowling Congress
started at 40 am, and will continue
until after midnight tonight. There are
scheduled six doubles, ten singles and two
five-men events. Today is the heaviest
for matches since the tournament opened
February -. and bowlers from Washing
ton. d. c.. Kentucky, Ohio. Pennsylvania
Illinois, Indiana. New York and Wiscon-
sin will take part.
At the call of President August Herr
manr. all delegates to the congress will
Evening star., 1909-03-11
Further Action in Stirling Case.

EDINBURGH, March 11.-Lord Guth-
rie., who yesterday granted a divorce to
John Alexander Stirling from his wife.
who was an American actress, has al
lowed Mrs. Stirling the expenses Of her
action. He has decided also that Lord
Northland. named by Mr.. Stirling as CO.
respondent, should pay the cost OF the
husbands action. Mrs Stirling is to
have reasonable access to her child, who
is placed In the custody of the hus-
band.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-02-03
NEWS OF LANEBURG.

Daneburg, February 3.-We are having some fine cold weathe A fine time to save pork and some ar 'etaking advantage of it.
 Sorry to note the Gilnessaof Mrs. Dee Erwinl We hope she will soon be we'll
 Our postmaster, Mr. George Duke is having some work done on his residence.
 There was not Ian extra large crowd at Sunday school last Sunday. Suppose it was too cold.
 Mrs. J. F. Daniell visited her mother, Mrs Gam Monday!
 Hugh Daniel and family visit ed at Mr. Callicott's Sunday.
 Mist es Stella Hirst and Wren Potter of Morris visited in our town Saturday night and Sunday the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ted McGough.
 We were glad t. Ohave to many visitors at cur school last week Some fine work is being done in school now, interest seems to Joe increasing, We had "a real inter- esting spelling match Friday af- ternoon. Sorry to SOse Manton Callicott from our school.
 Our society was honOred Sat urday night by the presence of few of the Sutton High School students The debate between Bernard Erwin of Sutton and Dave Martin of this place repre- sented the great oratorical tal- ents of thyoung men. The aud fence was also entertained for about an hour by debate ber tween Prof. Will .Munn and the young Bro. Greer, on the subject, "Resolved-That Arkansas should have "a compulsory school law"
The Prescott daily news., 1909-02-03
NEWS OF ALBANY.

Laneburg Sutton, February 2. MT. Richard Bright returned to his home in Texas Thursday.
 Rev. Tom Fore of Mt. Pleas ant, Texas came in Fridayifor a short stay with his parents and other relatives here. He preach ed very interesting sermon at Bethel Sunday. He leaves today for home.
 1t is said by the old settlers here that last Friday was the windiest clear day ever Known here in January 1t. blew cOntin- tinually for over twenty-four hours quieting during the night leaving the thermOmeter at 22 degrees.
 Mr. William Gee of Prescott made a busine. as trip to Sutton yesterday.
 The school at Vanns Chapel taught by Professor ID. E. Gar rett will close next Friday.
 The debates between Laneburg and sutton, Saturday night were very interesting. Lane0urg won in both contests.