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The Elbert County tribune., 1909-07-08
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two guns and each of the others with
gun, came to the rescue OF their
comrade. and before Weaver was
aware. they had FIVE ugly guns pointed
at his head and his own hands and
guns were extending upward toward
high heaven. The leader of the gang
told the others to get away while he
took care of Weaver with his two
guns. Drop that gun or you die"
came the command to Weaver in no
uncertain tones. A pause, and again
the command was repeated. The two
men stood staring into each others
eyes. every nerve at high tension. 1t
was a trying moment one in which
most men would have dropped the
gun. Weaver is small and 1.-THE. He
knows no such thing as showing the
white feather. AS president of the
grand lodge of the A. II. T. A. In Mis-
souri, he had been drilling others for
Just such work He. their leader.
must do his duty. He dropped to the
ground like flash. and as he dropped
he sent two bullets through the body
of the stranger, while two others went
whizzing over his own head. "Im all
in" said the stranger. Weaver kicked
the dying mans guns beyond his
reach and started after his first man.
and in few minutes had him on the
way to Jail. An hour later it became
known that yeggmen had blown safe
in a nearby town during the night,
and that Weaver had put an end to
the career of two of the men who did
the work.
Bill Rudolph. the Ironton. Mo-.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-07-08

ouS"ness Oh the organization Wall is able to
can 10 MS AID, by secret methods If needed,
members OF the order almost anywhere he may
CO. and with this assistance his work has
given rise to the saying "If Wall goes after
them he Will bring them in"
Some of the experiences of the order read
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-07-08

he proceeded to put it into execution at once
The stream was damned to one side expos
ing the rocky bed half way across. above the
falls. Gordon procured dynamite and sunk a
shaft by 10 feet to the cave below, about
ten feet back from the brink of the falls A
dam was built at the brink, SO the entire flow
was diverted through this hole A new two
story mill was built and bigger chain hung
in the shaft. to which huge wooden buckets
were fastened, and Gordon found to his Joy
that he had more power than he had any use
for. and actually had to remove every third
bucket to lessen the speed.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-07-08
THE PRIVILEGED CLASS.

But. Minna. you shouldn't fiirt with
all the men as your are doing! Re-
member-you're not married."
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-07-08

like sketches from Conan Doyle. but they are
actual happenings The work of William
Weaver in capturing two yegmen at Carl
Junction. Mo-. holds the record for grit daring
and activity among the antis. Weaver arrested
a he knew was wanted, and started of
with him. Four strangers nearby, with
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-07-08

iASlNG a neelng tnleI
ON a special train is
a new feature just in
troduced into detec-
tive work in Kansas.
and has served to at
tract attention to the
Anti-Horse Thief as
sociation. which made
use of that unusual
m e t h o d recently at
Parsons. Kans. A po-
liceman. in collusion
with others, had bur-
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-04-10
TOWN AND VICINITY.
Scholastic.

Some agitation going for a summer
school this time in Cumberland.
Last year the School Board couldn t
commit itself to approval of a summer
school in Frostburg.
This year some of the Board authori-
ties, it is reported, have taken the
initiative toward doing in Cumberland
what could not be done last year in
f. o'tburg.
Cumberland advantages in summer
comprise or 10 degrees more heat than
Frostburg, and Greek teachers, attend
ing-and all should, if not must attend,
will enjoy considerable more expense
and time for car-fare and riding -IuXuries
which Cumberland will not have to
divide with Westernport, Barton, etc.
This is about all the JOURNAL has
heard, but the great paper will continue
the audit
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-04-10
New Business Locals.
Letter to II. Spi r.,

Letter to ii. SpI r.,
Frostburg, Md.
Dear Sir Suppose YOU are feeding pigs
milk how much will you gain by watering
milk a quarter? half three,quartcrs?
100 quarts whole milk they sleep
50 of milk and 20 of water they squea
30 - more squeal
% still suueal
suppose you are painting a house; how
much will You gain by paint adulterated a
quarter half ? three-quarters?
Legations DeVOc put on 30
10 not paint .
40 POO POO
The cost OF paint put-On is about s. gal
Ion, no matter what paint you buy.
But nobody really gets 70 gallons on a 10
gallon job; SO nobody really pays 5000 for
painting 500 job; he stops at about 800.
Two coats of !-paint and trash doesn't
make a good job nor three nor four.
These lessons are useful.
Yours truly,
f. W. DENoE Il Co.
p, Sd, W. SHEA sells our paint
Shake off the Grip
OF your old enemy, Nasal Catarrh. by using
EIy's Cream Balm. Then will all the swell
intlamed membranes. The fits of sneezing
will cease and the discharge, as offensive to
others as to yourself, will be stopped when
the causes that produce it are removed.
Cleanliness, comfort and renewed health by
the use of Cream Balm. Sold by all drug
giStS for ~ cents, or mailed by ELY Bios,
56 Warren street, New York.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-04-10
NOTICE
Applications for Retail Liquor License.
WHEREAS, The following named per

WHEREAS, The following named per
w sons have, in compliance with Chapter
40 of the Acts of the General Assembly of
Maryland for the year 1894 as amended by
Chapter 4l5 of the Acts of 1902 being Article
l, and as amended by the Acts of 1904, and
of the Acts of 1905, Public Local Laws of
Allegany county, filed with the Clerk of the
Circuit Court for Allegany county their APP
pliCationS for License to sell SpirituouS and
Fermented Liquors at their places of business
in Allcgany county as below stated
Notice is Hereby Given, That all re-
monstrances against the issuance of License
to said Applicants must be filed with the I'M
dersigned ,ojn,in ten dayS after filing the APP
plication, the first being filed on Thursday,
April |, 1909;
FrOStbur9
FREY, ANNIE f.. SO Union street residence
-Frostburg; owner of premises-George
H. Wittig.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-04-10
Mount Savage

Following Application filed on Saturday,
April 3, 1906;
PORTER, John b., on County Road 80 feet
west of Mullaney's store residence-Mt
Savage; owner of the premises Mary f.
Clark.
j.. W. YOUNG, Clerk.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-04-10

Co""ciinp, Benjamin Jenkins, J. Conrad
Gungerman and William Griffith.
Btdif-Framk Spatts.
Po'jccmdn- William Warn.
All republicans except Mr.. Spates.
The hold-over Councilmen are Messrs.
Samuel r. Tiddy, Joseph w Evans and
George w. Taylor.
All the elect have been in Council be
fore and are, therefore, not new to the
business.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-04-10
Mount SAVAGE

SMITH, ADAM, Railroad street 100 yards east
of c. and p. Il. Depot; residence--MOunt
Savage; owner of premiSes-The German
Brewing Company.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-04-10
Business Movements

Mrs. c. l.. Long, of this place, has es-
tablished ladies furnishing store at
Midland under the competent direction
of Miss Bessie Williams, also of this place.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-04-10
The Election.

The weather was inclined to be dem
ocratic,' according to an old saying.
That is, the sky was overcast most Of
time, threatening rain and there was
one considerable shower, which may
have kept away he four republican
votes that defeated Grove, the only
loser ON that side.
OF 1,4l4 votes registered 1,04 We're
cast, as follows:
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-04-10
Carlos

lied on Monday, April ), 1909:
Corner Horton street Carlos
and County Road
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-04-10

led on Monday, April 5, 1909:
Near BarreIville, one Near Barrel
fourth mile fir III State line
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-04-10
ClarySviIlc

filed on Thursday, April $, 1909;
Clarysville Hotel, on Clarysville
National Pike
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-04-10
MOrantOWn

Following Application filed Saturday, April 3, 1909
knoll FRANK County Road Morlnown
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-04-10
GrahantOWn

was filed on Tuesday, April s. 1909:
Opposite Enoch Jones GERMANTOWN
place, Walnut street
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-04-10
Mount Savage
AllcSany

$50 yards east of Union Mt. Savage
Mining Co. S Brick w ks
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-04-10
Eek hart

pplication filed on Saturday, April 3 1909:
ANk E. County Road leading to Eckhart
National Pike, about 20
yards from Enge's Hall
pplication filed on Monday, April 5, 1909
Els J. Railroad street, 30 yards Eckhart
from POSt-OtfiCe
pplication filed on Tuesday, April 6, 1909
PETER Parkersburg Road Eckhart
pplications filed on Wednesday, April :, 1909;
\ County Road, 125 yards Eckhart
west of Post Office
iGER Railroad street, Is yards Eckhart
WILLIAM west of Post Office
Ii l.. County Roal 30 yards ECkhart
west of Post Office
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-04-15
THE FINAL STAGES.

Promptly at three o'clock the time set
by the rule adopted last Monday for
the voting to begin the bill entered the
Nnal stages Of Its passage.
After Mr.. Omlsted Pcnnsylvania) who
has presided over the deliberations of the
bill by the committee Of the whole had
descended from the chair. Speaker Can
non assumed the reins, Mr.. Olmsted then
reported the action Of the committee and
the House as such took the bill in
hand for the purpose OF carrying out
the special order for vote.
All committee amendments except those
pertaining to barley, barley malt, tea
md coffee were agreed to en- bloc with
but division.
No separate vote being asked regard
ing tea and coffee the amendments re-
garding those articles which were in
corpnrated in the bill In committee OF
The whole We're adopted.
Regarding the other schedules such as
lumber, oil, hides and barely separate
votes were demanded. A wrangle at once
ensued as to the order In which the
ichedules should he taken up The mem
hers practically all stood up and the
interest was so intense that many of
them occupied the we'll in front OF the
speaker desk. The speaker was unable
Olmsted to sk matters right. Mr.. Ohm
sted declared that the first amendment
actually voted on was an amendment
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-04-15
VOTES ON LUMBER.
HAD TO CALL FOR HELP.

So great was the confusion whom the
result on the second Tawney amendment
was announced that Speaker Cannon un.
aided was unable to restore order His
patience finally becoming exhausted he
ordered the sergeant-at-arms and the
doorkeeper to proceed up and down the
aisles and compel members to sit down
and cease talking This proceeding had
the desired effect and business proceed
ed
The next amendment in order was one
by Mr. DeArmond Of Missouri EXEMPT.
ing from the countervaliing duty on al
lumber coming from countries OF the
western hemisphere and on that the
yeas and nays likewise were ordered
The DcArmond amendment was voted
down 1873 to ?4i. The provision for the
countervailing duty on lumber then was
stricken out by viva voce vote.
Mr.. Clark of Missouri forced a roll call
on his amendment striking out the whole
Of section 1877, providing for duty on
RS. nays OPS.
Cndaunted Mr.. Tawnev called up his
amendment placing on the free list hcwn
lumber and sawed and planned lumber,
covered by sections 1876 and 1871 and a
yea and nay vote was ordered
This resulted Yeas ISL: nays, 200.
which finally defeated all attempts at
obtaining free lumber so far as the
HOUSE Is concerned.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-04-15
HIDES REMAIN FREE.

Amendments by Messrs. Scott CKansas)
and Henry CTexas> fixing a duty of 10
contum respectively on raw hides weigh
Ing % pounds or more and on raw hides
and skins weighing more than one pound
were voted down. The effect Of this ac-
ton was to put to rout the opponents of
free hides.
This as was supposed, concluded the
amendments, and the speaker was about
to put the question on the euerossmcnt
and third reading of tho hin when Mr.
Clark (Mo) insisted on the yeas and
NAYS on TIE oil schedule In order. az he
explained. to get record vote. After
considerable discussion over the question
whether free oil actually was in the bill
the speaker decided that n further vote
was necessary and the roll again was
called on the provision for the counter
valling duty, which, he said, If stricken
ont would have the effect of placing
crude petroleum and its products on the
free list The provision was stricken out
by vote of 3o4 to 45.
Voting in the negatives were republic
cans az follows:
Alexander. Andrus, Southwick and
Vreeland OF New york; Austin Of Tenn
Parchheld, Barclay Bates Burke, Dali
zell, Graham, Langham, McCreary. Moon
Tener and Wheeler of Pennsylvania;
Bennett, Edwards and Langley Of Ken
lucky; Cole, Goebel IiolIngsworth,
Johnson and Thomas of Ohio; Creager,
of Okla: Englebright, Hayes, Kahn
Knowland, McKinlay, McLachlan and
Needham OF California; Gaines, Huh
bard. Hughes, Sturgiss and woodward of
West Virginia; Howell of Utah; Lorin-
er. Mann and Cannon OF illinois, Mondell
Of Wyoming; Washburn and Weeks OF
Massachusetts, and Young of Michigan
Michael L. Driscoll Of New York was
first recorded as voting in the negative
making 4s. but subsequently he changed
his vote.
ORDERED TO THIRD READING
BY viva voce vote. the engrossment and
third reading Of the bill was ordered,
whereupon Mr.. Lindbergh, (Minn), sought
recognition to move to recommlt with in
structons The speaker refused, saying
that in carrying out the new rule known
as the Fitzgerald amendment common
fairness required that he should recognize
Mr.. Clark, (MissourD the minority lead
err, the bills chief opponent Mr.. Clark
thereupon made a motion to recommit
with Instructions. which were read
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-04-15

ing an increase of ten per cent. on goods
imported in foreign vessels be reversed
so as to provide for ten per cent. de-
crease in the duties on goods imported in
American vessels. 1t instructed the COM
mittee to provide for graduated income
tax and to add paragraph giving the
President the right to place any article
on the free list, by proclamation, II he is
satisfied that the value of that article
has been enhanced in consequence of
any monopoly or trust
The motions also directed the amend
ment of the measure 'by reducing the
duties carried by the bill to revenue
rates. so as to raise the maximum of
aeNenue with minimum OF burden Of
taxation upon the masses of the Ameri-
can people adjusting the rates q duty
rs to deal fairly with both producer
and consumer, with due regard to the
needs Of the government"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-04-15
THE FITNESS OF THINGS.

In an address before the Philadelphia
conference of the Methodist Church the
other day, Bishop Hamilton related the
following anecdote to illustrate a point
Il think you are all good natured
enough to agree with the young lady
Who. with her fiance. was awaiting a
street car. After several cars had pass
ed and they could not get aboard the
young man became impatient. When
tie next car stopped at the corner he
ieaped upon the platform and said, in
pleading terms: Come on Mary, we can
manage to squeeze in here can't we,
The young woman -colored slightly. but
h'aNely replied: i suppose we can.
dear but don't you think we had better
wait until we get home buffalo COM
merciaL
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-04-15
HOW THEY VOTED.

Fifty-fve republicans voted for free
lumber and IS democrats against it. The
republicans who voted for free lumber
were: Anthony, Campbell Madison.
Miller Murdock, Reedor and Scott of
Kansas; Cary, Cooper. Davidson. Esch.
Kopp Lenroot, Nelson and Stafford Of
Wisconsin,; Davis. Lindbergh, Miller.
Nye. Stevenson, Stevens. Tawney and
Nolsteed. the entire republican dolega-
tioI from Minnesota; Dawson, Good.
TauFen. Hubbard, HUI, Kendall Ken
rcdy, Pickett. Smith and Woods, the
entire republican delegation from Iowa.
Burke and Martin of South Dakota:
Gicnna and Hanna of North Dakota
Lowden. Mckinney. Man. Price, Stor-
Zig and Graft of Illinois: Hinshaw. Kin
kead and Norris of Nebraska; Rowland
and Joyce Of Ohio; Laurence OF Massa-
chusetts Barnard of Indiana; Drscoll
and Perkins of New York: Hamilton of
Michigan; Howell Of New Jersey and
Moi gan Of oklahoma.
The following democrats voted against
free lumber:
Adamson Bell. Brantley. Edwards.
Grggs, Lee and Livingstone of Georgia.;
Bowers and Dickson of Mssissipp: Hob
l,
F,stopnal, Pujo Ransdel Watkins and
Wickliffe, the entire Louisiana delegation;
Clark. MAYS and Sparkman. tho entire
Florida delegations Glass, Lamb, Lassiter,
Maynard and Saunders of Virginia. cod
win, Page. Pou, Small. Thomas and Webb
Of North Carolina: Gregg and Dies of
Texas; Gordon, Moon and PadGett Of
Tennessee; Lever of South Carolina, and
Wilson of PENNSYLVANIA.
shortly after the announcement Of the
lumber vote the speaker again was COM
PEELED to send the sergeant-at-arms and
his deputies to members and order them
to sit down.
When quiet was restored, the roll was
called on the amendments made earlier
increasing the rates on barley and barley
malt. BY a vote Of 1913 yeas to lS5 nays
the amendments were retained.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-04-15

II specifically provided that leather,
boots, shoes and all products of leather,
cotton bagsing, cotton ties. agricultural
implements and cocoa should be placed
on the free list. 1t also stipulated that
the Increases in the duties on gloves
and hosiery should be taken off. 1t also
provided for the granting of American
registry to vessels built in foreign coun-
iries when purchased by American citi-
ZAns for the ocean carrying trade, pro-
Niding they shall he Offered by Ameri-
can citizens.
Almost complete silence prevailed
While the Instructions were being read
after which Chairman Payne moved the
lreVious question and on that the roll
was called.
VOTE ON PREVIOUS QUESTIONS.
Inc previous question was ordered, ana
the vote then recurring to the Clark mo-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-04-15

ton to recommit It was lost l62 to 2ls'
Messrs: Broussard and Pujo Ua) demo-
Gratis, voted with the republicans.
At 1b5 p. m. voting on the bill on its
final passage was begun. The noise was
so great that the clerks had difficulty
In hearing the responses. Practically
every member was in his seat.
The vote resulted: Yeas, 2lT Nays. lGl,
(presenD |. Upon the announcement of
the result the republicans broke out in
to loud and prolonged applause. The roll
cal lasted 90 minutes.
Mr.. palzel G'enna.) Immediately offer
ed resolution providing that until
further ordered the House shall meet
only on Mondays and Thursdays of each
week The resolution was adopted un-
animously and the House adjourned un-
til Monday.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-04-15
Dining Room Furniture

In all our years we never showed
so complete a line of Dining Room
Furnishings.
Linoleums and suitable Carpet
Rug. You then are ready for the fur
niture and surely it will be easy to find
it here. sideboards Bullets, China
Closets, Tables, Chairs. Seldom is so
complete variety found in any store.
We are not bit ashamed of compari-
son with the showing of the biggest of
big city stores.
The Pedestal Tables just received
are simply great-but then, we will not
weary you with our enthusiasm. Simp-
ly accept our invitation to come and
see.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-04-15
CLARK 8 AMENDMENTS.

Mr.. Clark's motion directed the ways
and means committee to make the original
minimum rates of the bill apply a.
maximum rates and to provide a schedule
f rates lower than those to be applied
the minimum rates. 1t also provided
that the discriminating duty clause levy
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-04-15
Our Annex

16 No. Winooski Ave-, Where
Looney Once Did Business is getting
more popular every day. It is place
that has been in demand long time.
Here you can dispose of your old fur
niture, stoves and homefurnishings
and receive reasonable prices for, or
you can exchange for anything you
may select from our large and up-to-
date stock from our Pearl st. stores.
Consult us about your old furniture.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-04-15
Bed Room Furniture

Here it is in Oak, Mahogany,
Maple and Chiffonieres, Bureaus,
Toilet Tables, Commodes and full
Suites. No description can cover the
story. The stock should be seen.
In Iron Beds, most comprehensive
assortment, prices range from S1S9 to
$35.OO-in each case, we say if not
perfectly satisfactory, the money is
yours. In Brass Beds, we have proven
to you in the past month, that we are
in position to save you from ten to
fifteen dollars in every case. Our as
sortment is most complete. Come and
see them.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-04-15
BOOK BINDING
AND PRINTING

1t will cost you nothing
to get prices and We have
been able to gain and
satisfy so many good
customers that we feel
sure that you also will
find our print shop and
bindery able to serve
you to your complete
satisfaction.
THE FREE PRESS PRINTING CO
Burlington. VT
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-04-15
Baby CARRIAGES

GO-CARTS and SNUG FOLDERS.
A grand good line S198 to $4,000
Great values at $3.50 to $500.
Remember a Billy Postum or
handsome dressed doll with every
vehicle of $1,000 or over. The better
the cart the better the gift, and as we
told You before, the extra volume of
business done in this department on
account of the gifts, takes care Of the
extra expense. So you get that abso-
lutely FREE.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-07-09

A ~"BAR"-GAIN, MEANS A GAIN FOR YoU.
YOU WANT TO BE SURE THOUGH THAT THINGS
THAT CALLED A AIN ARE REAL
BAR GANGS AND NOT FAKE BARGAINS. We DO
NOT BELIEVE IN "~BAMBooZLING" (oR FooLING}
.(USE WHICH WORD o WILLY THE PEOPLE BY
IN CASES OF SHoDDY GOODS THRU
OUR BACK DOOR AT MIGHT AND SENDING THEM
OUT THE FRONT DOOR DURING THE DAY. We
Now OFFER YOU "BAR"-GAINS--GAINS FOR
|YoU. RESPECTFULLY,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-07-09

Mrs. John Bukacek died at her
home last Saturday after a short
illness. The remains were brought
to Washburn Sunday and inter-
ment made Monday in the Fair
view cemetery. Mrs. Bukacek's
maiden name was Edna Lorentz-
son. She had always. made her
home with her mother on the farm
three miles from Washburn, until
her marriage about three months
ago, when she lived with her hus-
band on. a farm neat Turtle Lake.
Free scholarships given away in
the Fargo College Conservatory Of
Music to the amount Of $4,000.
The best equipped musical school
in the northwest, large faculty, all
branches taught. Pupils may en-
ter at any time. Send for in
formation regarding scholarships.
Fall term opens September IA,
Large illustrated catalogue
Of school sent on request. Address
p. Herdeg, secretary of Fargo
College Conservatory Of Music, or
W, W. George, director, Fargo,
N. D. ft7.9