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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-02-17
Lark.

What lark It would be u IN en-
came down the chimneyi
No. 1t wouldn't, unless It was 4 lark's,
egg. and even then not until 4 Was
hatched. .sss
IS Eggsactlyl &
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-02-17

Mrs. w. H. Wye OF this city re-
turned Monday night from St. Cloud
where she visited with cousin for
several days. Mrs. wye also spent
four days with friends in the twin
cities and attended the banquet in
Dayton's tea rooms, Minneapolis,
given by the state Federation of
Women's Clubs last Friday. i f
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-15
MISS KINNEY'S WORK
ENDS OBJECTIONS
Her Monument to Women of
South Will Be Ac-
cepted.

RICHMOND, Va, Sept. 15--Through
her work. in the designing and execu-
ton OF her statue to the women of the
Confederacy, Miss Belle Kinney, of
Nashville. a Southern miss but twenty
two years old, has broken down the OBJ
lection on the part Of some Of the
Daughters Of the Confederaoy to the
erection of such a statue
The central figura of Miss Kinney's
monument is a figure OF the goddess of
fame. At her right Is a reclining 1R-
ure, representing the self-sacri1cinR
women Of the South. during the strenu-
Gus days OF battle. The heroic. figure
OF fame, is placing a wreath upon the
head of the Southern woman. while she
supports a dying soldier, TO whom she
is extending, even IN death, the palm
Of victory.
The design OF famous italian sC1llD-
tor for such statue was rejected after
comparison with Miss kidneys design
Despite her youth, she has earned an
international reputation and now IL Is
expected all Objection will be with
drawn.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-15
STARTS FOR BRAZIL,
BUT LAW GETS HIM
Speed With Which Juvenile Court
Settles Case of William Killers
Is Disconcerting.

II chere Is anyone IN this town who
wants Information as to the speed
with which the Juvenile Court gets
busy, Just let him know OF the strange
case of William Killers. a smooth
yeung man who makes S21 a week by
his own confession, who wrote a let
ter 10 his wife telling her he was
going 10 Brazil, and, who, in conse-
-Qnence. was up before Judge De Lacy
a few hours later. with the result
that hereafter he viii part with IS OF
tire s21 each week for his chfldren's
support
Killers hasn't been living with his
family for some time. and on Monday
his, wife got letter from him in
which he said that she couldn't ~set"
hin because ne was going to Brazil
TIE wife rushed over to the Juvenile
Court, and the court fixed up war
rant In few minutes and had II serv-
e6 In few more. Killers didn't have
time 10 get even as far as Takoma let
alone Brazil.
sYou were trying to get out of the
Jurisdiction weren't your said Judge
DE Lacy to Killers.
mo, indeed. ] wouldn't have come
beck woul5 I, 81 I wanted to get
EVEN. you1l pay IS a week here
after. And mind. IL you try TO get
away again we can get you anv
place. You're on parole and can be
taken by the police anywhere"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-15
JUSTICE HARLAN
/, WILL NOT RESIGN
Rnmors Of Retirement Set at Rest
by Letter Prom
Jurist.

Dean William r. Vance, Of George
Washington University, has received a
letter from Justice Harlan. OF the Unit
eds States Supreme Court. which effec-
tuf1ly sets at rest ali rumors Of the
jUbtice's 81 health and possible retire
ment from active work,
u his letter 20 Dean Vance, Jsls1fce
Harlan says that be Is fn-exoeHent ply
seal condition.
he has played golf a great deal dur
iuB the summer and feels At He will
Be. back IN town IN time 70 attend the
opening OF the University session on
Ssbtember e.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-15
PLANS FLOWER SHOW
FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS
S E. Kramer Makes Announcement Regarding Hold
ing Of First Exhibition So Parents May See
Work Done in Sumner Gardens

A flower show in a number Of the
Districts public schools, primarily TO
show the parents what has been accom-
pushed In school gardening work, but
open to all citizens Of washington, and
designed TO be an annual feature Of the
opening of the public schools, will be
held this year early in October.
This announcement was made this
morning by S. r. Kramer, director OF
intermediate instruction The date, Mr..
Kramer said, would not be decided upon
pending the receipt of a report of the
work done in summer gardens under the
direction of Miss Susan p. Sipe.
Though 1 have not yet received a
report have watched the growth of the
work this year. and I believe Washing
ton has solved a problem that other
cities nave been trying in vain TO solve.
that Of carrying on the work during
the summer. Under the direction Of
Miss Sipe over $50 gardens have been
cultivated In addition to the work of
the pupils at home, which. Of course. is
more farreaching than can be gagged -
The plan 10 hold a flower show. Mr.
Kramer said. grew out OF the desire
TO make parents acquainted with the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-15

work being done along these lines. The
success Of the gardening work this sum-
mer has also resulted in a decision 70
Introduce a special course in nature
study this year In the higher grades
of the public schools.
THE exhibition" Mr. Kramer said.
will include seed collections, plants,
leaves, properly classified. and flowers
themselves. A special exhibit of work
done by children in their own homes is
also planned. II is the encouragement Of
this home work, not for the beautifica-
ton Of schools, that we are emphasizing
the work in horticulture"
The gardens will be continued this
winter to be used as a working labora-
tory in connection with the new course
in nature study One of the largest
tracts under cultivation this summer
was at the Blow School, on Benning
road and Eighteenth street, where sew
ersl acres were used in raising flowers
as well as vegetables.
The report Of Miss Sipe will include an
account Of the expenditure of the $1,000
appropriated by Congress Cor CARRYING
on this work. A large part of this
money was spent in paying normal
teachers who acted as inspectors.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-15
WOODWARD PLANS
MODERN DOG POUND
Health Officer Wants $4,000 to
Build and Equip New
Building.

When Health officer w. c. woodward
submits to the Commissioners his esti-
mates for the next fiscal year, chief
among the items will be a recommenda-
ton for new dog pound and stable. II
DR.. Woodward's hopes in this direction
are realized, this city will later have the
best equipped DEPOT for homeless dogs,
cats, and other animals en- route to the
other world Of anv city in the country.
According to an estimate of cost
which DR.. woodward set forth in a
communication TO the Commissioners
viii cost about so, 500 MunfcipaI Arcbi-
tect Ashford is now preparing the plans.
which win he submitted to CONGRESS
along with the annual estimates OF the
Commissioners
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-15
HURRYlNG REPAIRS
FOR SCHOOL OPENING
Workmen Rush to Have Every
thing in Readiness for
Fall Term.

A second inspection OF the work OF re-
pairs on public school buildings OF the
District not yet ready for occupancy is
being made today by Capt. James F.
oyster. president Of the Board OF Ed.
ucatibn, and A T. Stuart, Superintend-
ent OF Schools. With these officials are
". d. Hoover, a member Of the board S
committee on sites and buildings, and
Secretary Hine.
From present Indication all the build
lngs Will be ready for occupancy next
Monday though the repairs an many of
them win not be fully completed
P.ccording to the promise made to
captain Oyster yesterday the force OF
teams and worknen engaged in getting
the schools ready for the opening was
REINFORCED today.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-15
ROOSEVELT MISSES
LIFETIME CHANCE
Tigress, Loose in Marseilles,
Offers Opportunity for
Unique Hunt.

MARSEILLES. sept I5.-President
Roosevelt is missing the chance OF his
life today by not being here to take
part in a tigress hunt. now IN progress
in the shore part OF the city. The IT,
gress. a royal Bengal. escaped from its
cage aboard a vessel in the harbor yes
terday, leaped 70 the gangplank, reach
ed the shore, and escaped among the
nearby buildings.
Residents Of that part OF the CITY
We're in terror throughout the night as
the tigress was frequently heard to roar
as though IN quest Of prey.
Today soldiers and police form a solid
Gordon about the district in which the
tigress is supposed TO be hiding No at
tempt Will be made 70 close In on the
beast until night. when. II Is expected,
she viii again begin proving around.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-15
EXPERT BURGLARS
BECOMING SCARCE
Places Being Taken by Des-
operate 'Yegg" Detective
. Report Interesting.

Interesting statements relative TO bank
robbcries In the United States during
the last year are contained in the an
Ifial report OF Pinkeitons National De-
tective Agency to the American Bank
ers. Association, copies OF which were
received in Washington today.
During this period only eighteen banks
which are members Of the association
were robbed and the burglars got away
with but SCI, 500.0l, while elghty-nine
rsTr-Inembers lost a total Of Sl57.SOs.27.
Referring to past robberies, the re-
port says.
.-PTiOr 10 1895 banks yearly lost hun
,ireds Of thousands Of dollars through
the operations OF professional expert
burglars, forgers. sneak thieves, and
hoie-Ups- The former expert profess
sfonal bank burglar, who operated noise
lessly, with fine tools, has been replace
ca by the desperate "yegg," who works
ciymsily with dynamite or nitroglycer-
ii on banks IN small communities with
lt5ee or no police projection, and whose
E6ecess and escape comes from his
reaching and leaving the seems of his
crime by keeping concealed In the day
time and walking or riding on freight
trains at night and being utterly re-
CARELESS Of human life, not hesitating
10. shoot to kin 10 avoid arrest or ideh-
thcation.
The former bands Of professional
fofkeEs have been disbanded, most of
them having been convicted or are fu-
girives from justice in foreign coun-
tries The losses now TO banks by forg-
err are mostly by the amateur or be-
gtaner; there Is but one band of danger
ocs forsers now operating. We know
their identity. but have not yet been
able 70 locate the presenters or perfect
the evidence for the arrest and convic-
ton of the principals. The former pro-
fessioTal bank sneak has turned his at
ing cars"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-15
KIND TO INVALID,
is REMEMBERED
Woman Surprised When Old Man
Provides for Her In
Will

LAWRENCE, Mass. Sept I--That
ktrdness pays is an adage which Mrs
George Bramer, Of this CITY. Is sure 20
iDdorse. Mrs. Bramer was informed to-
day that Robert Benjamin RTbstock, OF
Penzance. IN the Soilly Islands, has
made her the recipient OF bis bounty TO
the extent OF a bequest In his VIII or
about 100000.
Mrs. Bramer, who, s1nt9I three weeks
age, was employed as a salesWoman
! here, is a native Of Hamilton. Bermuda
and while living there she and her
mother showed some kindness 20 an old
gentleman invalid living near there
Later Mrs. Bramer. then Miss Ethel
Jennings, came TO Lawrence, and the
.rtident had been completely dropped
from her memory until yesterday, when
si1p learned Of her good fortune.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-15
MRS. BELMONT HOST
TO SUFFRAGETTES

NEW YORK. Sept 15-With a
luncheon Of thirty covers, and heads
OF suffrage organizations as her
guests. Mrs. O. II. +. Belmont will
open her woman suffrage campaign
tomorrow.
The guests are invited to meet the
Rev. Anna Howard Shaw, who Is
shortly to open headquarters In New
York. Among the guests will be Mrs.
Ella II. Cressett. president Of the
State organization: Mrs Carrie Chap
man Gait, president OF the Interna-
tional Woman's Suffrage Alliance,
and Mrs Clarence Mackay, Of the
Equal Franchise Society.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-15
DIES FROM HEAT

BELLEFoNTAINE. Ofiio, Sept. IL
Sherman Rhoades. a meat dealer. OF
Lake View, died from the heat He was
stricken while visiting a park.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-15
IDENTIFY DEAD MAN
AS FORMER PASTOR

PHILADELPHIA. Sept 15.-The man
found starving in the cellar Of a house
On Green street and who died after ne
was taken to a hospital, has been iden-
titled as the Rev. Jesse Williams, at one
time rector of St. Mark Church, of
Hamilton. n. ].
He was emaciated when found and
too weak to move In his hand he
clasped a prayer book and with him
wrapped IN a handkerchief was a Lin
coin penny-for good luck. He resigned
from the ministry when rumOrs Of ir-
Irregularities were circulated.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-15
ON, REPORTED DEAD,
is ALIVE AND WELL

NEW YORK, Sept. 15-RepresentssfVe
John z. Andrus and Mrs. Andrus. Of
YonkerS, today are the happiest parents
Imaginable, because Of a message from
Alaska telling that their sons. one Of
whom was yesterday reported drowned
IN a boating accident. are both alive
sand well. The message explaining the
first report said that Hamlin Andrus.
the Yale athlete and football player,
had been one Of a boating party OF
four, three of whom were drowned,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-15
CHILD KICKED TO DEATH.

PITTSBURG. Sept 15.-Esther Bend
er, seven years old. was coasting on a
small wagon near her home in wilkins
burg. The wagon ran against the hind
legs OF A huckster>s horse. which kicked.
crushing the skull of Esther. who died
instantly.
Cañon City record., 1909-01-28
GROWTH OF SUNDAY SCHOOLS.
Nearly ss,0OO,8Oo Children Are Now
Studying the Bible.

Whether in city or country, housed
In its own magnificent building or
pining in dilapidated mountain
shack. with thousands OF children or
with barely bakers dozen. the Sun
day school today Is considered the
strategic center OF the great church
militant. The Sunday schools of the
United States alone are attended by
about 11.5OO.O00 pupils and 100000
teachers. Given a voice in affairs OF
church or state this would represent
no mean influence. The latest sta
tistics of the Sunday schools Of the
world show 22,739,323 little Christians
working their way through the grades
of Bible study. learning the needs
of the mission field and being gradua-
ted into church membership.-Febr
AIRY Delineator.
Cañon City record., 1909-01-28
W. A. HARRISON HONORED BY
RETAIL GROCERS ASSN

At it's concluding session yesterday
in Colorado Springs, the Colorado Re-
tail Merchants Association chose w.
A. Harrison of Goldfield as a member
OF it's board OF directors. Mr.. Harrison
attended the annual meeting of the
association as a delegate representing
the retail merchants of Goldfield.
In choosing Mr. Harrison as one of
its directors. the association showed
it's wisdom. Mr.. Harrison has had
years of experience in the grocery
business both in Colorado and other
states. For years he resided In Canon
City where he made a success of his
business. Since establishing a store
in Goldfield he has prospered and re-
tanned a steady custom. His store Is
the Oldest established grocery in
Goldf1eld.
The meeting of the Retail Merch-
ants Association closed last night
with big banquet at the Antlers ho-
tel. Mr.. Harrison and e. J. Hatcher of
Goldfeld are expected to return home
today.-Cripple Creek Times.
Cañon City record., 1909-01-28
DIED WEDNESDAY NIGHT
AFTER LONG ILLNESS

Mrs. Mary Powell WHEELER died at
the home Of her daughter. Mrs. Forbes
529 Rudd avenue. at 11:3O O'Clock on
Wednesday night after a protracted
Illness, aged 70 years and 20 days.
Deceased was a native of England,
but had resided in this country for
a long period. About two years ago
she had the misfortune to fall and dis
locate her hip. an injury from which
she never fully recovered. Until rela-
tives in Denver are heard from the
time of the funeral will not be an
nounced. The obseques VII be held
al her late home. followed by inter-
ment at Lakeside cemetery.
Cañon City record., 1909-01-28

Administrators Sale Of Real Estate.
Notice is hereby given that pur-
suant to a decree entered in the
county court of Fremont county. Colo
RADIO, for the sale OF real estate OF
Willis Herbert Rutherfords estate to
pay debts OF said estate, which decree
is Of date OF April 4. A. D. 1908. will
on the 5th day of February, A. D. 1909,
at the hour OF ten O'Clock a. m. offer
at private sale for not less than the
the appraised value. the following
described real estate, to-wit: A tract
Of land, commencing twelve rods
north Of the southwest corner OF the
southeast quarter OF the southeast
quarter Of section three (3) in town
ship nineteen Q9) south, range sew
enty (70) west OF the sixth principal
meridian; running thence east forty
rods, and then run south eight rods,
and then run west forty rods. and then
run north eight rods to the place Of
commencing-excepting and reserving
therefrom, LIST, for a public road
strip Of land 20 feet wide OF Of and
along from the west end of said tract;
End. right Of way for all such ditch
and bitches as are necessary to irri-
also another tract, being the easterly
half Of the following tract of land. to-
wit: All OF lots numbered one. two.
three, four, nine, ten, eleven and
twelve, In block numbered twenty
four in South Canon; according to the
original plat OF said South Canon,
which lie south of the right Of way of
The South Canon irrigating ditch
excepting so much as Is occupied by
the street known as New York avenue
as shown In Atwater's addition to
South Canon. Colorado. all Of which Is
more fully shown on the recorded
plat OF said last mentioned addition.
for cash II purchaser desires, or II
preferred by the purchaser. then upon
credit for not more than one-half the
purchase price for not exceeding two
years and per cent. interest, per an
mum; said sale to be made at the
front door of the court house at Can
on City In said county and state.
along with the water rights OF said
estate used with 1t: II not sold at
private sale then the same will then
and thereupon be sold at public auc-
ton to the highest and best bidder.
by said administrator on the same
terms as to payment as II sold at pri-
vate sale. Dated January IL, 1909.
LEAFFIE 8. RUTHERFORD.
Administrator.
First pub. Jan. IA. 1909.
Last pub. Feb. I. 1909.
Cañon City record., 1909-01-28

A more than unusually sensational
escape from the penitentiary occur
red a few minutes after Z Thursday
night, as a result of which two con-
victs made their getaway from that
institution, one of which was captured
at Florence a few hours later and the
other, it is reported. is likely to be in
custody again in a short time.
The Daily Record reporter was un-
able to see Warden Cleghorn after
learning of thee scape of the two
men and has been unable to get the
particulars in the case. AS far as can
be ascertained, however, John Riley
and c. E. Cummins. the latter Of
last April for term of from four to
seven years for burglary and larceny.
managed in some way to put the elec-
tric lighting system at the prison out
OF business and scale the walls t1 tA0
darkness and made good their escape.
An alarmf of course, was instantly
given and a systematic search for the
fleeing convicts inauguarted by the
warden. Riley was apprehended at
Florence about midnight and brought
to the penitentiary. but no trace Of
Cummins could be found.
Cummins, who is regarded as q
tough character. was convicted before
Judge Bailey of the district court here
nearl va year ago for the burglary and
larceny of a saloon in Florence. While
in Jail, before his case came up for
trial, he told fellow prisoner about
robbing Mrs. Cowan's boarding house
at Rockvale Of quantity of silver
and secreting it in a manure pile.
where it was subsequently, found by
Sheriff Esser as described by the
Dr,aoner. Every effort is being made
to recapture Cummins and it is be-
neved that he cannot long maintain
his liberty.
Cañon City record., 1909-01-28
Penrose VIII Been

Engineer Burgdorf. who has charge
OF the construction work on the Bea-
YER. Penrose and Northern railway.
the new line being built BY the Bea-
yer Land and Irrigation company
from Beaver. on the Denver and Rio
Grande. to Penrose. reports. after 60
ing over the ground thoroughly. that
there is absolutely no physical dif-
fcultIes whatsoever to overcome In
the building Of this road and that the
survey work will be completed By
February 10th. and dirt will be dyinS
by February 18Th.
This means very much to Beaver
Park and Penrose. As It puts them On
the map and. with only = year in az
istence.
Beaver Park land should bring Just
as high price, II not higher. than I4n-
coin Park land.
With hydraulic work going on at
the Schaeffer reservoir. laying cement
pipe. the pipe factory In full opera-
ton. the construction OF the railroel
and the setting OF 1900 acres of or
chards. Penrose will be the busiese
place in Colorado this spring.-Cri1-
pie Creek Times.
Cañon City record., 1909-01-28
COL. MACDONALD IN RAIL.
ROAD WRECK IN WYOMING

Col. J. O. Macdonald returned last
night from Utah, and while en- route
had anexperience with railroad
wreck which he does not care to re-
peat. On last Tuesday night Charles
MacNeil, Spencer Penrose, the Colonel
and five other officers and directors OF
the Utah Copper company. left Colo
RADIO Springs in a private car to in
spect their mines and smelters ait
Bingham and other Utah points.
On their return their car was attach
ed to the rear Of the Union-Pacific
fast train, No. 4. and while near Rock
Springs. Wyoming. a broken rail-
caused a wreck -Four coaches left
the track. and after bounding along
the ties for a distance. upset; the one
containing the mining men was turned
nearly upon its back. Col. MacDon-
aid happened to be lying awake at
the time SO experienced all the SEN
sations Of modern railroad travel.
Fortunately no one was seriously In
jured, although many people were
more or less scratched and bruised.
The Colonel suffered no serious in
juries other than the consequent
bruises suctained from being thrown
about an upturned sleeper in the
dark.-Florence Tribune.
Cañon City record., 1909-01-28
Notice Of Final settlement

State OF Colorado,
)ss.
County OF Fremont)
In the County Court.
In the matter OF the estate Of George
A. Hall, deceased.
Notice Is hereby given that at the
hour OF two o'clock in the afternoon
of the 3rd Of April. 1909, the under
signed, as Administrator Of such es-
tate. will appear In said county court.
and present to said court his flnal ac-
counts as such administrator. and ask
that said accounts be approved and
that he be discharged and released as
such administrator. At which time and
place any interested person or persons
may appear and make objections. II
any they have.
Dated this 29th day OF December.
1908.
r. w. FOSTER,
Administrator OF the Estate Of George
A. Hall, deceased.
First pub. Dec. 81, 1908.
Last pub. Jan. 2s. 1909.
Cañon City record., 1909-01-28

points in West Virginia He says that
commercial conditions are good in that
part OF the country but that the
weather is of the most disagreeable
character Imaginable. All kinds OF
business. according to Mr.. Taylor. Is
fourishing and new manufacturing
and industrial enterprises are being
everywhere established. Property is
advancing In price and everything is
lovely. except the climate. which is
what an Engllshman would call de-
nominate extremely "nawsty." 1t
rained all the time Mr.. Taylor was
there and he expresses himself as
being greatly pleased to be in Colo
RADIO again where there is more sun
shine than clouds.