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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-18
IS FIFTEEN YEARS OLD.
Miss Margaret Howard Celebrates the
Event With Party.

Miss Margaret Ellen Howard en-
tcrtaincd a number OF her friends in
honor of her fifteenth birthday at
her home on Locust street. Tuesday
night MANY games were played and
refreshments were served. The guests
included Misses Mary Evans. Louise
Owens. Anna Belle Tic". hosab"i
Howard, Lucille Motley. Ferna Bo-
Earth Estelle Howard. Julia keaton>
Ruth Motley, Anna SWe"tser. Rnth
Howard. Mcssrs. Horatio Mason. Hen
~ Owens, Thomas Whiting. Irving
Tice. Marshall Sinclair Elmer Todd
and Albert LIE Compile.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-18
WILL BUILD DRAINAGE IN
WILLOW SPRINGS CREEK
Council Committee Awarded the Con-
tract Yesterday to Mr.. Alexander
Weston.

The sewer committee of the Hamp.
ton city council met yesterday aft
crnoon and awarded the contract for
building the terra Gotta drainage
along Willow Spring creek to Mr.. Al
exander Weston. The entire creek
through :he Marsh Market section is
to be- drained by the terra Gotta cul
vert. Mr.. Westons lid was Tor $3SS.
The condition of Willow Spring
creek in the MARSH Market section
has long been an eyesore and bon"
OF contention Emong the residents
of that section of the city. Tn" fact
that the old place is to be closed
will meet with general approval.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-18
PHOEBUS FiREMEN TO
HOLD SPECIAL SESSION
Election Of Engineer and Drivers Will
Again Be Taken Up and Dis
~usSed

In compliance with the request OF
twenty-five of the members a special
meeting of the Phoebus Fire Depart
ment has been called by Foreman
Frank A. kearney for this evening.
The fircmen will again take up the
matter of the election of the engl'
neer and drivers for the department.
and most interesting session is
looked for
1t is likely that the firemen will
rescind the action taken on Tuesday
evening relative to the election of
two drivers and as the question is
one of much moment to the ladies
some very warm debates are antici-
pated.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-18
To Play at the Home.

Mr.. Robert J. Traylor has completed
arrangements for presenting the
catchy musical comedy. A Trip to
the Fountain of Youth in the Ma
tional Soldiers Home. next TUESDAY
night. The Home authorities are
anxious to have the play given for
the entertainment of the veterans.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-18
HAMPTON CHAPTER to Meet.

Hampton Chapter. Daughters OF the
Confederacy. will meet this afternoon
at ) O'Clock in the auditorium OF the
Young Mems Christian Association 10
take I'D the matter of the essay writ
ten by Miss BoysOn.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-18

What do you think Of this? Cheyne
says he is making more OF those bic
photos in the window now, than ne
did before Christmas.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-18

WANTED-THE AUGUSTA HOTEL
desires to know Of those who car
rent furnished rooms during ths
stay of the fleet here. 1t
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-18
engagement Announced.

Mr. and Mrs. James Downing. o'
phocbus. have Innornccd the on
rarcmcnt Of their daughter. Miss
Louise Downing and First Sergeant
Tiffin Ancsser. hospital steward ~
the hospital at Fort Monroe.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-10-12

meant nothing to him, whereas the mere chance of coming to grips with Bull Grierson was everything. For the moment I half regretted having brought him along, but it was too late for repining now. As we conversed the three horses were swinging ahead at steady gait. They seemed to be about equally matched in point of en durance, but the rest of the Sancho crowd had fallen hopelessly behind.
 Tt looks as if it's goingao be up to the four of us" remarky Gaines, as he glanced back Well, ,VGrierson only has three shots, if we've feckoned right That'n leave one to finish him at the worst"
 He ended the sentence with a hoarse laugh and urged his mount forward l could not help maryeling how Grier son, with his wounded horse, still man. aged to maintain his lead Presently series of rocky hills succeeded to the expanse of desert. Still following the red trail, we broke through an opening in the rocks and entered the Grizzly canyon. Here and there pool of wa. ter appeared the bottom of the canyon for the most part being dry, except where an occasional underground stream appeared on the surface. Stop ping to water our horses, Flames mount, after drinking. laid down and refused to rise.
 Just my luck" complained Flames, bitterly. You'll have to play it out without me. boys"
 Leaving him behind, we pushed ahead, and little further Gaines broncho fell heavily. apparently eX- hausted. Gaines attempted to rise, but slipped back again uttering an ex- clamation of rage.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-10-12

camp, so we started on a ride to the Sancho, six miles away. We were half way to our destination when a cloud of dust on the horizon caught my eye and drew rein, pointing it out to my companions.
 Seems as if there's a bunch turned loose from the Sancho outfit" I re- marked We might as well stop a moment and see what the excitement is"
 That's so, agreed Gaines. shouldn't be bit surprised if they were bring ing some news that 'ud interest us, supposing that Grierson came this way"
 That's Jack Flames in the lead" commented Gaines. He belongs to the Sancho bunch. There's something big in the wind"
 Flames did not slacken his pace as he came closer.
 Fall in line, boys he yelled as he passed; you may be wanted, Gaines. We're on the trail of hoss thief"
 Applying spurs and quirts we forced our mounts forward until they were racing alongside the man from the Sancho
 What sort of a looking chap was he. Eames?" queried Gaines.
 T didn't see him. responded Eames. Ballard. the fellow whose bronk he took, says he had bandage tied round his head"
 Gaines glanced significantly at me Guess l must have winged him when he broke away" he remarked Say, Flames. that was Bull Grierson for million. He got away from Tom Dexter and me last night, slipped his bandcuffs and shot Tom"
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-10-12

My ankles twisted all out of gear" he said, savagely T cant go on. Do the best you can, Reno, he cant be far or now"
 While I halted to speak with Gaines, Sherclffe was forging steadily ahead, and turned a bend in the gulch. As spurred forward to oyertake him, the echo of a shot rang through the can yon and in a few more moments turned the corner. A wounded horse, evidently the property of our quarry, lay stretched on the rocks. Shercliffe, dismounted was crouching behind powder gazing al the precipitous height of the left wall.
 "I saw him up there minute ago" he said, tranquilly, but l fancy l missed him."
 As he spoke I glanced up and saw the figure of a man crawling across projection on the face of the cliff. and recognized Grierson. His hat was gone, and in place of it blood-stained rag encircled his temples. Shercliffe's re- vover rang out, but evidently without effect as GriersOn continued to craWI onward. Looking attentiyely at the face of the cliff 1 discerned the path up which Grierson had struggled. It was an ugly climb but as the outlaw had so far managed it successfully, l concluded that 1 could do likewise.
 Keep your eye on him, Johnny l said, and try your luck with shot whenever he stops to rest, I'm going up after him. If he ever gets over the edge of the cliff he has chance to get clear"
 Shercliffe uttered a cry of remon- strance, but springing forward caught at the scraggy bushes and pro jecting footholds and commenced the upward climb. It was tough con
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-10-12

tract and not improved by the thought that G~ierSon had still a couple of shots at his command, but l set my teeth and struggled on, taking advap- tage of every little bit of cover of fered by bush or powder, whenever stopped to take breath. Grierson's whole object, however, now seemed to be to gain the top of the cliff without halting to shoot at his pursuers. and for this l felt profoundly thankful. Looking below for an instant l was dis gusted to behold Shercliffe also toll ing up the face of the cliff. Evidently he feared lest he might not be in at the final act of the drama, and cursed his youthful impetuosity
 At last Grierson gained the brink, and l saw his legs vanish overhead l crouched behind a convenient bowl der. half expecting him to try snap shot, but none came, and l resumed my climb Presently l reached a granite projection on the edge of the cliff, and. drawing myself up, found myself standing on the rough country bordering the desert In the distance I saw Grerson lodging among the hil- locks and running swiftly across the plain and took up the chase which had now became foot race. Glancing back. l saw Shercliffe just climbing over the edge of the cliff
 For a man who had passed through trying physical experience Grierson ran with extraordinary speed. Still was gaining upon him after about him rushing up an incline to mound of stones upon which stood a windlass Near by stood miner on the ore dump gazing in surprise at the racing figures. Grierson sprang up the side
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-10-12

Then it's him. all right" declared Flames. He hopped from behind a tree, pulled a gun on Ballard and made him give up his horse Ballard shot at him as he rode away, but missed the man He touched the bronk, though, with second shot and that's how we got our trail See there."
 He pointed to red clot of blood that shone on the sand ahead.
 Was the bronk hit hard?" demand ed Gaines.
 Don't know" replied Flames; but he didn't have more'n an hours start.
 Then we ought to get him." re- marked He seems 10 be making for Grizzly Canyon, and means to fi.ht un- der cover of the rocks.
 How many times did Grierson shoot at you last night, Gaines?" inquired Sherclffe
 Twice. replied Gaines, and they came mighty near, too"
 Did he fire at Balard" asked Sher- cliffe of Eames.
 No" was the reply. He just made his bluff mounted an hiked away
 That leaves him three bullets, commented Sherclffe, If he hasn't wasted any others-provided that the gun he snatched from Dexter was full
 "Of course twas full" retorted Gaines, contemptuously
 Faint likely we'd be carryin' any empty cylinders when lookin' after a chap like Bull Grierson. Anyhow, let me tell you, three shots with Bull do- ing the shootin is plenty enough specially in daytime They're just as like as not to snuff out three Ewes, youngster"
 Johnny made no reply, but grinned triumphantly al me. Evidently the se- riousness of the business in hand
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-10-12

T want just two men to take the trail with me" he said as soon as he could make his voice heard No more -three's a plenty. You'll do for one. Reno. Who do yor want for mate?"
 Before l could answer Shercliffe gripped my arm and squeezed it like vise
 Take me" he whispered Don't re- fuse, Frank, if you're friend of mine l must go."
 Of my own free will I do not sup pose that l would have selected Sher- cliffe as my companion on a man hunt of this kind Although he had to great extent outgrown his reputation as tenderfoot, in game of such un- certain quality one would naturally prefer seasoned veteran. But against Johnny's youth and ineXperience I set in the balance his strength activity and courage, and the handicap didn't seem so heavy, after all Moreover when 1 saw how thoroughly in earnest he was, l couldn't find it in my heart to deny the boon he asked. Conse- quently. in the course of few min utes a fresh mount had been procured for Gaines and Shercliffe and l hit the north bound trail with him in the di- rection of Lost Creek
 It was at the latter place that Gaines decided to stop for an instant, as a former friend of the outlaw was living there and it was barely possible that Grierson might have sought his aid But no trace of the fugitive was dis covered at this point and We paused in our search to hold a council of war.
 We got to the Burnham outfit in time to have bite of breakfast and make a few hurried inquiries. There were no horses missing, and Grierson had not been seen by anyone in the
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-10-12

BOUT ten years ago,
 when the Territory of Arizona mum b Q r Q d among it's inhabitants q generous supply of bad men" of the true western outlaw type. the mere mention of Bull" Grierson's $ name was sufficient to make any officer of the law within hearing look se- rious and indulge in a few uncomplimen- tary remarks testifying to the skill of that no-
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-10-12
Copyright, 1909. by ". G. Chapman)
 Copyright in Great Britain)
BY FRANCIS RENO

Editors note: Francis Reno. the author, comes of family of pi- oneers and fighters. and is related to Maj Reno of Custer Massacre fame His earlier years were spent in the tur- moi of frontier life in Arizona. where he was for some time deputy sheriff and later deputy United States marshal. at Tucson. His efforts in enforcing the Chi nese Exclusion Act on the Mexican bor- der have been highly commended by the Washington authorities, and recognized by the Highhinders, who placed d price of $5, coo on his head, which stands to-day or late years he has held q highly re- sponsible position with one of the largest bank protective associations in the United States, and as superintendent of its se- cret service has established an envable record of success in running down bank burglars. These stories are confined to his earlier experiences in the west. the scenes of which are laid in Arizona and New Mexico near the Mexican border The Last Frontier. which until recent years was wild and lawless and where the typical bad man" of pioneer days made his last standD
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-16

Women are inclined to fall into d
mistaken idea that any pain about the
hips or in the small of the back Is
female weakness" and must be en-
dured as a trouble peculiar to the sex.
Such patience is noble, but too o1ten
unnecessary and unwise.
Kidney weakness, in man or woman
will cause backache, sharp tw1nges
when stopping or lifting, bearing-down
pains, fits of blues" nervousness, dlz :
zy spells, headaches, urinary disorders
and swelling of the ankles or limbs.
This is the point: Do you worry over
supposed female weakness until you are
very sure it is not kidney disease thaf
is causing your troubles. The nature
of woman's life and work makes her
fall an easy victim of kidney sickness.
The bending and STOPPING of house
work, the tight clothing worn, the
strain of childbirth and worry of rear
ing children, the indoor life. colds, fe-
vers and constipation, all wear and
weaken the kidneys.
Backache, or any such irregularlty as
the too frequent desire to urinate, pain
full or scalding passages or sediment IN
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-16
In SEPARATE SESSIONS
Municipal League and Civic Associa-
ton Meet in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati, O., Nov 16.-Separate ses-
sions were held today by the National
Municipal league and the American
Civic association following the join.
meeting of the two organizations last
night.
At the Civic association gathering two
of the speeches, one on City Planning
and the City Spirit by John Nolen Of
Cambridge, Mass, and Water Fronts;
Their Possibilities or Use and Beauty"
by Harold A. Caparn of New York,
were illustrated.
The feature of the night session will
be addresses by Congressman William
S. Bennett of New York, on 1.-THE Eff
fects of immigration on Municipal
Politics." 1.-The Conservation Move
ment,'' by Charles w. Eliot, former
president of Harvard university and
president of the National Conservation
league, and 1.-THE Conservation of the
Public Land" by James R. Garfield.
former secretary of the interior.
Among those who will address the
Municipal league are Clinton Rogers
Woodruff of Philadelphia, secretary of
the league, on THE American Munich
pal Situation" M. n. Baker. president
of the board of health of Mont Clair,
N. J., on Municipal Health Problems
and the General Public and William
B. Rowland, of New York, on Munich
pal Publications"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-16
WEAK SPOT IS FOUND.
New Corporation Tax Law I.evies Tax
on Interest On Government Bonds.

Chicago, Nov. 1e.-A Washington
special to the Record-HeraId says
with the best corporation lawyers
in the world burning midnight cleo
tricity trying to poke holes in the new
corporation tax law it is feared that
its weak point has been discovered by
the men who must enforce it,
Franklin MacVeagh, secretary of
the treasury, and Commissioner Gabell
of the internal revenue division, would
rest much better If they were satisfied
that the new act did not impose tax
of 1 per cent upon the interest receiv-
ed by corporations from government
bonds. Commissioner Gabe1l has pass
ed the problem along to Secretary
MacVeagh. He is now considering
that and several other perplexing ques-
tons preparatory to putting an o. K.
on the official circular which the de-
vision of internal revenue will issue
as soon az the doubts can be cleared
I'D.
IF the question is sent by the treas
ury department to Attorney General
Wickersham, he is prepared to hold
promptly that the bonds are not tax
able. He drew the act and depends
upon the statute putting United States
bonds outside of the reach of the tax
collector to keep the corporation tax
whole under the assaults of the cor
poratious.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-16
1t Is Durable

Dyspepsia may be completely eradi-
Gated if properly treated. We sell e
remedy that we positively guarantee
will completely relieve indigestion or
dyspepsia, or the medicine used during
the trial will cost the user nothing.
This remedy has been named Rexali
Dyspepsia Tablets. Certainly no offer
could be more fair, and our offer should
be proof positive that Rexall Dyspepsia
Tablets are dependable remedy.
Inasmuch as the medicine will cost
you nothing if it does not benefit you,
we urge you who are suffering with in
digestion or DYSPEPSIA to try Rexall Dys-
pepsia Tablets. A 25-cent box contains
enough medicine for fifteen days treat
ment. For chronic cases we have two
larger sizes, so cents and s1.00. Remem-
Der you can obtain Rexa1l Remedies in
Topeka only at our store,-The Rexall
Store. The Rosser Drug Co. 523 Kan
Sas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-16
NO LICENSES FOR TWo PER GENT
Attorney General Jackson Refuses Re-
quest From Atchison.

Atchison. Kar., Nov. ia few weeks
ago several members of the city coun-
Gil of Atchison decided that it would
be a good thing for the city financially
to license the sale of near-beer, con-
tanning very small quantity of al
oohol. A copy of the proposed ordin-
ance granting such license was sent to
Attorney General Jackson. His reply
was received by the mayer It follows
Concerning the copy of the social
ed 2 per cent license ordinance, which
you sent me the other day, 1 have
to say that if the city council OF Atchi-
son adopts this ordinance it will indi-
cate to me that the council desires to
permit the joints to open. I will not
permit anything of that character.
The next time the joints open in Atch-
ison, custer proceedings will be com
menced against the officers. This is
so palpably a scheme to permit the
Joints to open that I would unquali-
fiedly condemn the ordinance as an
iniquitous scheme. drawn with the de-
Hberate intention of permitting the sa-
looms to run and the city to derive
revenue therefrom. The time has gone
by in Kansas when the cities or per-
sons may derive revenue from licens-
ing saloons.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-16
ITCHING SKIN
EASILY SOOTHED
old and Tried Remedy Conyinces
Sufferers on First Trial.

That awful agonizing itch, torturing
day and nighti-then suddenly the skin
Gained, soothed and refreshed.
That is what any eczema su1erer
can accomplish in two minutes by the
use of the right treatment; just oil
of wintergreen, mixed with thymol
glycerine and other healing ingredi-
ents in liquid form. While a smeary
salve would only close up the pores of
the skin, driving the disease germs in
still deeper, the medicine in liquid
form penetrates the epiderInis, kills
and washes out the eczema germs and
stops the itching instantly.
We recommend this d. D. D. Pre-
scription heartily, and we guarantee
that a trial bottle at 20 cents will con-
vince You.
Geo. w. Stansfield. druggist, 632 Kan
sas avenue, Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-16
least 7OPEKANOIES)
l62ask,-AR, aGd Id
Items for the East Topeka coIumn may
be telephoned to Ind. phone 175l1

Miss Mabel HANDLER. of Chicago,
stopped in Topeka and spent the day
the guest of Mr.. Howard Oliphant, OF
S34 Madison street, while on her way
to Denver
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Ameick will ar
rive in a few days from Boonville. Mo-,
where they were called by the death
of Mr.. James Gilbert.
Mrs w. F. Cochran, of 1929 Madison
street, will entertain the Double Six
club at her home Wednesday after
noon.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. Davidson and fam
lily of 1121 Madison street, were the
guests at 6 o'clock dinner Friday ev-
ening of Mr.. and Mrs. Hamilton Swan
Ct Highland Park.
Carbonate are the guests for few
days of Mr.. and Mrs. Rutter of 319
Lake street.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cramer, of 219
North Lake street. spent Sunday the
guests of his brother and wife. Mr..
street.
Mr.. j. L. Crook, of 400 Lafayette
street, who has been i'll with an at
tack of rheumatism, still continues to
improve
Mrs. Charles Cramer is seriously i'll
at her home 627 Golden avenue.
- The Kings Daughters of the Pres
byterian church held their regular
meeting at the church last night.
Mrs. w w. Snead. wife of Santa Fe
fire marshal. who was operated upon
last Friday at St Francis hospital, and
lives at 429 Cedar, is getting along
EiceIy
Mrs. William Barbee and daughter
Mae of ga Chandler street, left yes
terday for Upton. Iowa. to remain un-
til after the first of the year the guests
of her parents and other relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. A Luthey and sons of
230 Chandler street. spent Sunday in
Carbonate the guests of his mother,
Mrs. J. Oliver.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Lungstrom, of
East Eighth avenue spent Sunday the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hol-
strom of 219 Taylor street
Great interest is being taken in the
revival meeting now in progress at the
Parkdale M. E. church,
Byron Stitt, of Monroe street. spent
Sunday in Atchison the guest of
friends.
Miss Alice McDurmond. of East Sew
enth street, is enjoying visit with her
mother from Winchester.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Dawdy who re-