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The Washington herald., 1909-05-23

dead In you, and it
never should be
dead until II has
helped I'm cleaning
up the world. That
is your work; IL is
the work of every
man who has felt
the slime splashed
upon him. You are
going to do this.
You are going to
help me brand a
blackener of earth
with the just pun
ishment of his own
blackness. Comet
DO you want TO ease
your heart at last2
DO you want Go be
we'll paid for it? DO
you want to show
the world that
wrong can be justly
avenged?"
"lf you can make
me sure. III there
Is no mistake"
"You shall be
sure beyond any
possibility of doubt
whatever YOu shall
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-18

NOVEL proposition is being advanced by Sir
"A Max Waechter an English merchant and
steamship man. His idea is to organize; on the
basis of a customs federation, what he would term
''the United States of Europe" The first move,
if this compact is arranged, will be to negotiate
reciprocal treaty with the United States of America.
He points out that there is conflict between the
states this country, and hence no need of main
tanning separate military establishments More
over, there is no unpleasant competition between
them in commercial matters. Sir Max says that he
has no idea of any combination to fight the Amer
can tariff; that his plan is merely to further the
interests and promote cordiality between the nu
merous countries of Europe.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-18

nOROTHY DREW was the favOrite granddaugh-
y ter of the late Mr.. w. Z. Gladstone, and
among the stories told of her childhood days is the
following: One morning she refused to get up, and
all other failing, Mr. Gladstone was called
to her. "Why won t you get up, my childS'' he
asked "why, grandpapa, didn't you tell me to
do what the Bible saysi" replied Dorothy. Yes,
certainly 'Well, it disapproves of early rising
says it s waste of time rejoned the child. Mr..
sure of her ground. ''You listen then, . she said,
in reply to his exclamation of establishment, and,
taking up her Bible, she read verse of Psalm
1877, laying great emphasis on the words, ut is
vain for you to rise up early.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-18

GOSSIP ABOUT PEOPLE

y THEL BARRYMORE is now Mrs. Russell G.
T. Colt, the wedding having taken place ON
March Is. The husband of this popular young
actress is the son of the president of the United
States Rubber Company, is twenty six years old,
native of Boston and inherits goodly fortune
from his grandmother Mrs. Colt says she will
continue on the stage, with the approval of her
husband.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-18

THE novel costume shown in the picture at the
left is daily worn by certain aristOcratic
French woman. The dress is of gray silk, the head
wear of black crepe, and the wearer characterizes
it as the real Tanagre style. This costume, she
claims, will eventually be largely worn, not only
for the house but for calling and promenading as
well.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-18

II ELEM HEINEMAN, previously known as one
II of the best amateur futists in the East and
who has been for the last year taking vocal lessons
is said to have developed fine voice, and 1t IS not
unlikely that she will be heard from on the profess
sional stage soon. Just yet she has not decided
whether grand opera musical comedy will be her
vocation but in either she is sure to give
good account of herself.
y.
THE German emperor is in the peculiar predica
ment of having less than two doubles
One, certain Herr Nitsche, follows the humble
and prosac calling of chimney sweep. year
or two ago, when the emperor was staying at
small German watering place, so the story goes,
tailor of the locality suddenly waking up to the
fact that he was rather like his majesty, had his
mustache trimmed accordingly, copied the style of
dress as nearly possible and boldly sailed forth
into the town. His reception even exceeded his
own expectations, but the incident got to the ears
of the authorities. Next day the ambitious tailor
received visit from police officer, with per
emptory recommendation to alter his appearance
or else leave the town. He chose the latter course
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-18

THE new play at the Garden theatre, New York,
is an interesting one. 1t is the work of a man
hitherto unknown as a dramatic writer; and as
such, criticisms should be made with regard to this
fact. Mr.. Samuels is young, aggressive, with his
due share of originality, and more work from his
pen may be expected.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-11-12
WANTS JEFF TO
FIGHT AL KAUFMAN

New York William A. A. Brady
whose dislike for James ]. Jeffries,
whom he formerly managed is well
known, has posted $4,000 with a
stakeholder with the understanding
that the entire sum is to go to JEFF
fries II he will flight Al Kaufman
within 80 days" Brady stipulates
that the fight is to be for only ten
rounds that 1t can be in private or in
public, as Jeffries my elect, and that
If held in public Jeffries can have the
entire gate receipts.
In addition to the $4,000 which
Brady is willing to give Jeffries to
get into the ring with Kaufman, he
also posted $1,000 as a forfeit for a
side bet Of $4,000 that Kaufman will
be the victor II the fight is held. Fe-
lix Isman Of Philadelphia covered the
sum- taking the Jeffries end. Fur
thermore, Brady bet $4,000 to $4,000
that Johnson would beat Jeffrles.
Max Blumenthal Is the stakeholder
Of the wagers and OF the $4,000
which Brady posted for Jeffries
When the money was up, Isman
called on Jeffries and told him that
he would post the additional $4,000
for a side bet and that II Jeffrles beat
Kaufman he would get at least 500
600 for the fight. Jeffrles was sur
prised at the offer, but he said:
at is so soft that it looks suspc-
lous. Every one knows Brady's dis
like for me. I will give my answer
this afternoon.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-11-12
ATHENA NEWS NOTES
REVIVAL MEETINGS OF
CHRISTIAN CHURCH BEGIN
Evangelist Pleads for MissiOns-Per-
s0nal Items and Newsy Notes.
lsneclal Correspondence.l }


Athena, Ore, Nov. 1.-THE streets
Of Athena have been quiet for the
past few days due to the fact that all
the farmers are out on their ranches
busy seeding.
The revival meeting at the Chris
tian church began last night when the
Rev. Doak preached a strong SER
mon on Missions, taking for his text,
go ye into all the world and preach
the gospel" He made a strong plea
for missions in general and especial
ly urged the people of Athena to get
busy and do missionary work during
the present meeting. He announced
that this evening he would preach
on the subject of prayer. The pas
tor. Rev. Harris cordially invited the
members Of other churches and espe-
cialy urged them to take part in the
singing
Mr. ]. ]. Gross was in Athena yes
terday on his way to the Willamette
valley where he will be for several
months. He will spend some time in
Portland and will return some time
in February,
Mrs. ]. D. Plamondon returned yes
terday from Pendleton, having gone
that far with her Tacoma friend,
Miss Eells, who has been visiting her
in Athena for the past week
Mr.. Henderson, who recently moved
to Weston from Spokane TO take
charge of Mr.. Jarmans store, was in
Athena for few hours yesterday,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-11-12
FREDDIE WEIGH WOULD
MEET THE "BATTLER'

New York-Freddie Welch, who a
few days ago was awarded a diamond
belt by the National Sporting club of
London on becoming the undisputed
lightweight champion of England, will
start for this country soon with the
sole purpose of forcing Battling Nell
son into a fight for the worlds chani-
pionship, according to advices from
London. Welch has challenged Nelson
repeatedly but without recognition,
and has posted $4,000 as a forfeit on
several occasions. He now declares
that IL Nelson does not fight he will
claim the championship.
Welch is well known in this country,
having appeared in most of the cities
where bouts are permitted. He fought
Packey MacFarland a close 20 round
draw at Los Angeles year ago and
later he had all the better of Abe At
tell in a Is round bout.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-11-12
PAY HONOR TO FIRST
CIVIL WAR VICTIM

BaltimorN Nd with ceremonies
befitting his memory, the body Of
Charles A. Taylor. Of Lowell, Mass,
the first man killed in the civil war,
viii be exhumed from its resting
place in the New Methodist burying
ground near this city and removed to
Boston next week The body Will
be delivered to the governor Of Mas
sachusetts who will follow the direc-
tions of the Massachusetts, legislature
as to its disposal.
Taylor was member OF the Sixth
Massachusetts regiment of infantry
which was attacked by mob upon
its arrival in Baltimore. at President
and Pratt streets. April 10, 1861. He
was shot and died in a hospital the
same day 1t is proposed to make
the removal ofthe body to Massa-
the removal Of the body to Massa-
military display in keeping there
with
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-11-12
FRENCH HERMIT
LEFT FORTUNE

Centralia, Wash.-Charles l.. Stick
len. coroner Of Lewis county, Will
make an effort to find heirs to the es-
tate of Henri Molboes, hermit, who
was found dead Friday, through the
French consul at Seattle. He leaves
an estate estimated to be worth from
$4,000 to $4,000, consisting of two
quarter sections of very valuable
timber land, a bank account of sew
eral hundred dollars and hidden
money. He had no relatives living In
this country but letters found in his
possession show that he had a niece
and nephew in France. The letter
from the nephew did not disclose the
name, but showed that the writer was
in the French army and the company
and regiment are given on the sta
tionery used This letter was writ
ten in 1897 The letter was written
by the niece gives the address, Ma
demoisell Edna Delanze. SALES de
Gagnieres, Guard, France. No letters
of later date were found.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-11-12
SPOKANE READY
FOR APPLE SHOW
PRESIDENT TAFT WILL
OPEN THE EXHIBITION
Chief Executive VIII Press Button i'm
Washington That Starts Second
National Apple Show-Keen Riv-
airy for Prizes.

Spokane. Wash. Everything Is in
readiness for the opening Of the sec
ond national apple show in Spokane,
beginning the morning of November
Is and continuing throughout the
week Growers representing various
parts Of thhe United States and Can
ada and decorators have turned the
tented exposition hall and the state
armory. occupying 100000 square
space, into scenes Of beauty and a
verltable riot of color, presented by
between one and half and two mil
lion apples of standard varieties.
When President Taft gives the
signal by telegraph the morning Of
the opening day, visitors will find
themselves in the midst of the larg-
est number OF high grade commercial
apples ever gathered together In the
world. The show is complete in every
way and each of the 20 classes, rang
ing from full carload Of $50 br""s
to single plates of five apples, is fill
ed.
There Is every indication of the
keenest rivalry in the various com
petitions for prizes and premiums OF
an aggregate value OF $4,000. Chief
interest probably will be centered In
the carload specials, including the
sweepstake of $500, and the district
he free-for-all, five, ten and single
box contests There are 16 entries
for the premiere prize, which carries
with It the title Of quality apple king
america, and an equally large
number Of contestants in the other
competitions. all Of which are open
to the world.
"The show will be open on time
at 10 o'clock the morning of Novem-
Der IT," said Ren II Rice, secretary
maneger Of the corporation, "and at
that time every exhibit and every bit
of decoration must be in place. Every
foot of space has been taken and we
will have a show that will be a credit
to the country"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-11-12
TEXAS RECEIVERS 100000
FROM CORPORATIONS

Galveston.-Th state has recovered
nearly 100000 from the railroads and
other institutions indebted to the
Standard Ooil company, against which
judgment was rendered over year
ago for violation of the antitrust laws.
The state has been unable to secure
service on the standard, but discover
ed that the Santa Fe road owed the
company $4,000, the Southern Pa
ciflc $4,000, the Security Oil com
pany and the Navarro Refining COM
pany 100000, and the Texas and Pa
cific S2S,OOO. The state secured gar
nishment on these funds and collect
ed the money. 1t cost about $4,000
in detective fees to find out that this
money was due the Standard.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-11-12
TWO DECADES OF
CHAMPION HEAVYWEIGHTS

1SS9-John L, Sullivan beat Jake
Kilrain July s, rs rounds, at Rich
burg. Miss. in hours 16 minutes, for
$4,000 a side. Worlds champion
ship. London prize ring rules.
1S92-James ]. Corbett defeated
John L. Sullivan, New Orleans. Sep
tember Z, 21 rounds, purse nominal
ly $4,000; actually, less than S25,-
600. Marquis of Queensbury rules
1S97-Robert Fitzsimmons won the
undlsputed championship from James
j. Corbett, March II, at Carson City,
New, in IA rounds. Purse about $25'-
900 net.
1S99-James ]. Jeffries won the
worlds title from Robert Fitzsim-
mons at Coney Island, N. Y, in IL
rounds. House was worth over $685.
000
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-11-12

og absence from the county Jail and
he and Ida went to the county audi
tor and secured a marriage license
few moments later.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-11-12

S99-19O4-James J. Jeffrles de-
feated Thomas Sharkey Robert Fitz-
slmons a second time; James j. Cor
bett and Jack Monroe retiring from
the ring after the last named fight
1903-Marvin Hart knocked out
Jack Root, July 3, at Reno New, in
II rounds Jefferles, who refereed,
presented Hart with the worlds title.
1906--Tommy Burns defeated Mar
win Hart, 20 rounds, February 23, at
Los Angeles. and claimed the title.
1909-Jack johnson, colored, de-
feated Thomas Burns. IL rounds, in
Australia, before a house estimated
to be worth $4,000. Burns got
100000, win or lose; Johnson, $1O,-
900 This was the largest gate ever
taken in at a prize fight
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-11-12
CUPID WINS OUT
DESPITE JAIL BARS

Seattle, Wash.-Mere Jail bars were
never strong enough to hold one Dan
Cupid. There is more than one way
for a love-lorn youth to win his case
and when Harry Hall walked out Of
the county Jail upstairs to the jury
room of Judge Ronald's department
he was wed to Miss Ida Hagen, had a
little session with Judge Mitchell Gill
liam and with his bride on his arm
walked away, free man.
It was the old story of the school
boy and girl romance, elopement, an
cry father, Jail bars, minister and
happiness.
Thomas Hagen, the father, caught
them and was very angry. He had
Harry thrown in Jail Neither the
boy nor girl was OF age.
But the bride became of age while
Harry was in jail, and early in the
morning, before anyone else was
around, Harry was granted a leave
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-11-12
WILL FIGHT GREAT
WHITE PLAGUE

Colorado Springs, Colo.-In its re-
port submitted to the public the COM
mittee of fifteen leading business men
and physicians, chosen to take charge
OF the anti-tuberculosis campaign in
this city, recommends the following:
Removal Of public drinking cups;
disinfection Of public telephones and
all places of public meetings.
Medical and sanitary inspection of
the public schools.
Registration of tuburcular cases.
Publication Of special sanitary rules.
Continued agitation of preventative
measures through the press
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-11-12
PouItry Show al The DaIIes.

The Dalles, Ore,-Local poultry
fanciers have arranged for big poul-
try show to be held in this city Feb
to get exhibits from all parts of the
toget exhibits from all parts of the
country, and are offering some hand-
some prizes as inducements for own
ers to make exhibits. Harry D. Col
lier of Tacoma, one of the best known
poultrymen Of the coast, will act as
judge Of the exhibits.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-11-12
Safe.

Mrs. Kicker-If you are going to
another one of those banquets, I
don't suppose you will know the num-
ber of the house when you get back.
Mr. Kicker-Oh, yes, 1 will; 1 un-
screwed It from the door and am TAX
ing II with me.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1909-06-22
The Curse of the SOutEex

What is the ma ter with the South? According to government report Of
1908 The Secret is out at last-thA S%outhprner, contrary to current
opinion IS NOS lazy, shlttiess, indifferent II careless He is sick
the South is afflicted with and harI"rs hat most dreaded treacherous
and destructive of all diseases Anamin, Perniciuus Anemia. The
average SoutheTner is a sufferer of this health d. stroying narssit
mich destroys the red blood cells producing an Impoverished CON.
|dltlnn of the blood; characterized Ivy extreme pallor. general debility.
weakness, loss of vgor, lack OF ambition, and general undermining
of Vitality. The climate and atmospheric conditions DESTROY the
vitality. Let him get over it. Get rid Of it. Get we'll, and he 10
good physically as the best American can boast. If there is health
of the slightest degree in your system, awake IT UPl CALI, Try
FORTH. PULL YOURSELF TOGETHERl MAN. WOMAN OR
CHILD; all can and should he we'll. TO neglect y ,urself Is to reflect
upon the wisdom of your Maker. Nature intends all humanity TO
enjoy q full measure Of health and vigor. If you do not tie fanIt is
Your own, for you are yourself to1Iame for it. Wonders have been
accomplished for the people Of Tennessee, Alabama, Georoia and
Mlsss71ppl, let us now do as much for the people of the Carollnas. A
postal Will bring you the necessary information. Send NJ uo,av
Write to-day. Don't neglect this chance here offered von Addross
ne cleveland Institute of Medicine and Suruerv.
CLEVELAND, OHIO. CoRNEe kINsMAN RID AND 72D SrREEr|
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1909-06-22
GRANITE QUARRY.

June 20.-There was quite a
crowd attended preaching at Whit.
tenburg E, l.. church Sunday,
evening at four o'clock. Rev. C
p. Fisher, of Faith, will preach
again in two weeks at 80 p. m
The Farme's & Merchants Bank
of this place will soon be com.
pleted.
Paul Seaford, son Of II. r. Sea-
ford, is very i'll at this writing
with ty ;ohoid fever. We wish for
him q speedy recovery.
Revs. Heller and Yearick have
purchased a lot from Tom PeeieI
for the Reformed church which
they are establ shing.
Mrs Arthur Hudson and Mrs.
Henry hartman are visiting their
father, James Dry, near Gold
Hill.
Everything is on the boom here
at the present time. BELLE.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1909-06-22
Monday, August the 2nd. 1909.

at 13 o'c1ock NJ. All fke
Can't uonoa dnor in tha C;tv If Soils
bury' Ell to the highest bidder for
ra.b' T." Satisfy said rIrcntion ali the
r;abt fila and intarest Which tho said
81. Ponrrh, the defendant, had or Nav
I'm 1909 or now has in the following
Described real estate.
One house and lot in East Spence
ahont 200 feet South of LONG Street
and on the Southern extension of Spen-
rpr Avan11e and bo1ndpd as follows.
R~noinnino at , stone ON southern ST
rnnn;no thpncn n ~ r. 30 feet to !,
stone Thence $ sSl e 1881 feat tn y
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1909-06-22

NORTH CAROLYN 4, In the superior
Rowan County Court.
William MCGOWAN Sale of Real
S. J. Poarch. Execution
BY virtue of an execution, in attach
ment proceedings, directed to the nn-
dersigned from the Superior Court of
Rowan County in the above entitled
action will on
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1909-06-22
WOODLEAF.

June 81 .-Wheati is all cut and
the prospects are good for some
more wheat-bread, as soon as the
thresher arrives.
The Woodleaf base ball tea m
played the First Franklin team
Saturday, 10Th. The score was 10
to 1 in favor of WoodleaF.
Rev. Grant, of Columbia. S. c.,
has been called and has arrived to
preach for Unity and the rest OF
the churches in this charge for
the future.
Well, the writer thinks the boys
have about filled the girls up on
ice cream. There were only three
kids in the girl line at the last one
Friday night at Tom Browns.
The committee of the high
school here want a principal fol
the coming session. Any one
wanting further information write
II. P. Crawford, chairman of COM
mittee.
Tom Lyerly, who recently
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1909-06-22
Salisbury is Best.

The case of J. R. Dolby, who
has just returned from Winston
Salem, is but another instauce
which goes to show that Salisbury
is cit" The other day wheel,
Pleasant Wise, an old Ccnleder-
ate veteran, returned from the
Zig reunion at Nashville, he gave
expression to his views by saying
that he never vas glader to get
back to the North State in his
life. He said crops here were bet
ter, soil more fertile, the air more
free, the sunshine brighter and IN
all a better place for man, at least
80 far as he is concerned
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1909-06-22
SUBSCRIPTION PRICE.

SALISBURY, N. c., JUNE p. 1909
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1909-06-22
Resale Of Real Estate.

Pursuant to a judgment of the Super
ior Court made in the Special proceed
irg entitled &C. f. Atwell, Lula Safrit
Atwell, j. H. Carroll, jamie Carroll and
John Safrit VS. John Hill, Henry Hill.
Maggie Hill. Amanda Hill, Michael
Hill, Jennie Hill. James Hill, w. A.
Albright, Maria f. l.. Albright, George
Hill, Sallie Hill and Rehpcca Hip. the
undersigned commi s%sioners, appointed
by said Court in said proceeding Will
sell at public auction. for cash, to the
highest bidder, at the Court House
Door i'm fl a Gitv of Salisbury. on
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1909-06-22

Any lady reader of this paper
will receive, on request, a clever
''No-Drip" Coffee Strainer Cou,
pom privilege, from DR.. Shoop,
Racine, Wis. 1t Is sllver-plated.
very pretty, aud positively pre-
vents all dripping of tea or coffee.
The doctor sends 1T, with his new
free book Oh "IIealth Coffee" SIM
ply to introduce this clever sub.
stitute for real coffee. DR., Shops
Health Coffee is gaining Its great
popularity because: first, its ex-
quis!te taste and flavor; second,
It's absolute healthfulpass third,
it, economy-1@lb 25c; fourth,
its convenience. No tedious 20 to
30 minutes boiling. MADE in d
%minute," says DR., Shoop. Try it
at your groctf's, for a pleasant
surprise. Sold by all Grocers.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1909-06-22
Some More Fine Oats.

Another sample of fine oats was
received at this office Saturday.
This lot measured 70 inches from
the ground to the top, had good
strong stalks and large heavy ker-
nels and is known as the Canard.
These oats were raised by A. J.
Mahaley, one of the county's best
farmers, a resident of the Union
Church neighborhood, near P. A.
Hartmans'. Mr.. Mahaley has
about two acres in this particular
field.