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Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-18
GENERAL GRANTS CHICAGO
HOME DAMAGED BY FIRE
Commander of Department of Lakes
and Wife Escape by Climbing
Down Firemen's Ladder

CHICAGO, Nov. 17.-Maj Gen. Fred
erick D. Grant was forced to quit his
home, 1906 Dearborn avenue, today by
fire that originated in the basement
and for a time threatened to con-
sumo the house.
The commander of the department Of
the lakes was awakened by the smoke
and assisted his wife in escaping by
climbing out of a window to the porch
roof and descending to the ground by
a ladder which the firemen raised.
Several Of the servants were carried
down ladders by the men. The prln-
cipal damage was by smoke and water
and General Grant feared for the safe
ty of valuable papers which he LETT IN
the library.
After watching the flames for a long
time and ascertaining that they were
under control. General and Mrs. Grant
went to the home of Mrs. Potter Pal
mer, who is Mrs. Grants sister. In
descending the ladder from the porch
roof Mrs Grant was aided by fremcn,
who also offered assistance to the gem
eral out were waived aside.
Mrs. Grant narrowly escaped injury
when she at first sought to escape
from the house by the stairway, from
which she and General Grant were
driven by flames and smoke. Some per-
sonal papers and pocletbook, left by
the general in his reading room, were
recovered by policeman.
The first thought of General Grant
after seeing that the occupants Of the
house We're safe, was for number OF
priced relics of his father. President
Z. S. Grant, among them being a
sword presented to the soldier at the
siege of Nicksburg; a portrait ana
the field desk used by the command
ing general during the civil war.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-18
J.WELS VALUED AT
$4,000 ARE STOLEN
THIEVES MAKE RICH HAUL AT
SHORB AND CEDAR STREETS
-
Robbery Tuesday Night Reported to
Sheriff-No Trace of Guilty
Men Is Found as
| Yet

Jewelry, estimated to be worth $4,000,
was stolen from the home of A. I.
Werner at Shorb and Cedar streets
Tuesday night according to a report
made to the sheriff's office yesterday
afternoon, and Deputy Sheriff oliver
was Immediately placed on the case to
make an investigation.
Werner is a jeweler doing business
at sos West Seventh street. He re-
ported his home was entered some
time Tuesday night while the family
was absent. Among the articles stolen
were a large emethyst dog collar neck
lace, a golden topaz brooch, studded
with pearls, one gold pin, seal gold
ring, with "Mizpah" engraved on the
seal. a ruby and diamond ring, baby's
ring set with small diamonds, a Chi
nese bracelet and a number of other
Jewels.
The officers are directing their eff
forts to discover a trace of the rob
ber in the pawnshops, but so far have
been unsuccessful.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-18
BONFIRE WILL BE MADE OF
MANY POUNDS OF DYNAMITE
Aqueduct Explosive That Has Crys-
talized to Be Burned at
MojaVe

The board of public works yesterday
gave authority for one of the biggest
and brightest bonfires that has ever
been held in the desert when W. r.
Ormsby, store keeper for the aquoduct
department. was told TO burn up some
dynamite that has crystallized
The aqueduct department has as
sembled 443 50-pound boxes of dyna-
mite at Mojave. This powder was
transported to Mojaye to be exchanged
for some of higher power, and in MAX
ing an examination it was found that
some Of it had crystalized. How
much has become affected is not yet
known, but every ounce that has crys-
tallizcd viii be burned under the su-
pervision OF a representative of the
Dupont Powder company, from which
the explosive was purchased.
BY disqualification powder becomes
highly dangerous and the railroads re-
fuse to transport il at any price. The
city will lose the value of this powder,
which is about $3.50 q box.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-18
RevolutIonIsts sIeze Erult Steamer

WASHINGTON. Nov. 17-Nicara-
guam revolutionists have seized and
Impressed into their service the fruit
steamer Dictator which belongs to the
Bluefelds company, according to in
formation received by the state de-
partment today The Dictator, which
flies the Norwegian flag, is said to be
owned by an American company. The
vessel sailed from Eew Orleans No
Vomber 8.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-18
Tacoma Rutchers Arrested

TACOMA, Wash, Nov. 17.-Justice
Card issued warrants today for the ar
rest Of twelve butchers charged with
using "freezum" for the preservation
of hamburg steak, exposed for sale to
the public. This follows the prosecu-
ton of seventeen butchers in Seattle
by VIII H. Adams, deputy state food
commissioner
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-18
Astor,s Whereabouts Unknown

NEW YORK, Nov. 17.-Col. John Jacob
Astor, who is aboard his Yacht Nourmahal
has not been in communication with New
York for twelve days, and it is probable
that he has not heard that Mrs Astor OBJ
tanned a divorce Nov. S. On the day before
the divorce was granted col. Astor was re-
ported TO have sailed from Port Antonio,
Jamaica. Since then no word has been re
ceived of his whereabouts and some concern
has been felt for the safety of the Yacht on
account of the recent West Indian storm.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-18
Convict Nav Testify

PITTSBURG, Nov. lit was stated
today that William Montgomery, form
erly cashier of the defunct Allegheny
National bank of this city, now serv-
ing a sentence of fifteen years in the
federal prison at Leavenworth, Kas.,
would be brought to Pittsburg within
a few days to testify in a suit to re-
cover $4,000, which has been entered
by the receiver of the institution
against Murray 4. Werner, a well
known politician and street railway
magnate
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-18
PHILADELPHIA Trust Company Closed

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. II, The
state department of banking ordered
the American Trust company of Phia-
delphia closed today. A. L. Taylor, a
state bank examiner, was appointed
temporary receiver. Undigested secur-
tiles probab bly, caused the institutions
troubles The company is a small con-
cern, and the failure had no effect on
other institutions.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-18
eovernor ProoIaims ThanksalvIna

SACRAMENTO, Nov. IT-m accord
ance with custom, a proclamation call
ing upon the citi2eury of the state to
make a general observance of Thanks
giving day was issued from the gov
ernors office today. Thursday No
vember . is fixed as the day.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-18
Jersey Mountain Blaze Put Out

Rain came today to the help of the
fire fighters no the mountain side near
here, and the blaze started by the ex-
plosions in the Du Pont-de Nemours
powder plant yesterday was eXtln-
guished before great damage had been
done
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-18
Snow Blocks Wires in Germany

BERLIN, Nov. IA great snow
storm is sweeping over the whole coun-
trv today. Nearly all telegraph and
telephone wires We're down this after
noon. It is impossible to get through
domestic messages.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-18
Missouri Rector Hangs Himself

MARYSVILLE. Mo, Nov. 17.-Rev.
Jay d. c. Hathaway, rector of st.
Pauls Episcopal church, committed
suicide last night by hanging. His
body was discovered in the cellar of his
home this morning, The cause for the
act is not known.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-18
Pacific Fleet Realns Praotioe

MANILA, Nov. 1.-THE United
States Pacific fleet, under Rear Ad-
miral Sebree, has begun target prac-
tice in Manila bay The practice and
maneuvers will occupy the rest of the
month.
Sharp County record., 1909-10-29
Rheumatic
Pains

"My mother Is a great suf-
ferer from rheumatism, and DR..
Miles Anti-Pain Pills Is the only
remedy that relieves her"
MRS. G. DAVENPORT,
Roycefeld, N. J.
The pains of rheumatism are
almost invariably relieved with
DIR. Miles Anti-Pain Pills. They
also overcome that nervous irri-
tation which prevents sleep be-
cause they soothe the nerves, TO
chronic suffers they are invalu-
able. When taken as directed,
they relieve the distress and
save the weakening influence of
pain, which SO frequently pros
trates. Many sufferers use them
whenever occasion requires with
the greatest satisfaction, why
not your They do not derange
the stomach nor create q habit.
Why not try them1 Get a pack
age from your druggist. Take It
according to directions, and If
It does not benefit he will return
your money.
Sharp County record., 1909-10-29

trict-Third Monday in March,
June, September and December
Southern District-Second Mon
day in March, June, September
and December.
Chancery Court Southern Dis
trict-First Monday in May and
November. Northern District
Second Monday in March and
September.
Sharp County record., 1909-10-29
IN ARKANSAS.

being built at Cotton Plant.
The drouth in Benton county
was broken last week by a fine
rain.
Forest fires damaged several
farms in Polk county near Mena
last week. The outbuildings and
fences of the farms were des-
troyed.
Senator Davis delivered an ad-
dress to a large crowd at Cam
den one Gay of last week. His
subject was "The Dignity of
Labor"
At the recent session of the
Quorum Court of Sebastian
county held at Fort Smith, S10,-
900 was appropriated for the
erection of a new county Jail.
j. W. Swain, after t h r e e
months imprisonment in Jail at
Jonesboro for embezzling S916.65
from the Wells-F Fargo Express
Company at Marked Tree, is to
be set free. His pardon was Sc
cured through the efforts of his
wife, who replaced the amount.
j. D. Henry, proprietor of the
Great Northern hotel at Hot
Springs, committed suicide one
day last week by shooting him
self in the head with a revolver.
The bullet entered his skull be-
hind the right ear and caused
instant death. The cause of sui
eide is said to have been finan-
cial difficulties.
Two men who are alleged to
have sold stamps at Judsonia last
week at about half price were
arrested and held at that place as
suspicious characters. One Of
the men afterward escaped from
the calaboose and the other was
caught just as he, too, was in the
act of breaking Jail and he was
afterward taken to Little Rock,
where he is held for safe keep
ing.
Enraged at the interference OF
Isaac Potter, his father.in law,
in dispute between himself and
his wife, William Bryan, a farm
er living near Rosebud, in the
southwestern portion OF White
county, shot and killed the for.
mer there one day Of last week
After the killing Bryan made his
escape. Potter was 30 years old
and a prominent citizen Of White
county.
Losing his footing on the side.
walk next to the excavation for
q new building at Paragould,
Bert Thorpe a few nights ago fell
10 feet to the floor Of the base
ment, and, rendered unconscious
by the fall, lay throughout the
night in pool Of water that
nearly covered his body. He
was discovered the following
morning, still unconscious, and
was taken % a hospital,
where it was found that he had
sustained q fracture Of the skull
He is in a very critical condition
Sharp County record., 1909-10-29

Sa.es agent for DR.. Chas. r. Simmons Fatm d. NJ
the line OF the already located San Antonio ~'
Grande Railroad. The opportunity of a hleausI auS
One OF the finest ranches that the world has ,'S
seen, embracing $4,000 acres in the Garden op% 4
the World Atascosa County, Texas oppO'%rr .svr
ties like this seldom occur and will probably NV"
occur again.
Opportunity Seldom Comes But o"D
Two hnndre and ten dollars, payable Slo per "v .sd
buys two lots for home or business in town .,M s"~
1arm OF from l0'acre truck farm to 64o'aele '"
Mineral lands, farms improved and un'Ihpr0'"'
Arkansas for sale
Sharp County record., 1909-10-29
ATypeo Of Love
By F. Harris Deans

Mrs. Wyvern watched me from over
the edge of her hammock. Reluctant
ly put the tumbler on the ground
and faced her.
well, what is it now?" l asked,
somewhat fretfully.
81 want your opinion she said,
tanning herself with the paper.
That's remarkably nice OF you," l
murmured, fattered. But &.
| why?'
You needn't look so conceited. I'm
only asking you because you happen
to be q man.
"A happy accident" said, well
pleased.
ITS really a simple question: she
informed me. "Of course, | know
what you'll say"
Then, why ask me?" I said, mildly
"Oh, well all men have the
same taste. Otherwise, why do you
all so to the same theater?"
You argue very logically ! said,
admiringly,
women can always argue better
thGh men," she affirmed, boastfully.
Yes" assented cravenly.
"Still what is your opinion"
"Of what?
Mrs. Wyvern gave despairing sigh.
"What we've been talking about Of
course. You are dull today. ! believe
It's the weather"
ITS good of you to put it down to
tnat," said, gratefully
whats he been doing wrong now"'
demanded voice from behind. 81
can see you've been lecturing him,
Mrs. Wyvern."
She's my good angel, Miss Pres
cott,' said |. Wouldn't you rather
have my seat? She tells me all my
faults; that's why we've always so
much to talk about"
I've been trying TO get him to use
his brains" cried Mrs. Wyvern, land
he won't"
"What is IT," questioned Miss Pres
colt, with the air Of one in quest of
knowledge, "obstinacy, or ?"
Here, say pleaded In alarm,
mot two Of you!"
BE quiet" commanded Mrs. wy.
vern.
81 want him to tell us what sort of
woman he likes best, and he won't"
"Oh, do!" cried Miss Prescott, her
eyes dancing; 1T would be SO inter
esting"
''1eally," protested, "I'm no Paris
I am forced to like the women who
like me-"
Don't you believe him, Elsie" cried
Mrs. Wyvern, "If 1t was true he
would have"
"What?" | interrupted defiantly.
Never mind; but you'll be sorry
some day, When you get old, and fat
and bald"
You're remarkably bad.tempered to
day, Mrs, Wyvern,' protested; 81
never heard before Of marriage as
either an anti.fat, or hair.restorer
Or"
Don't be silly meant you'd wish
you had married before 1t was toe
late. However, you needn't tell me 4
you don't want to, because | know the
sort Of girl you like"
do split" cried Miss Prescott.
you don't" denied quickly, "be
cause one doesn't generallze on sucl
subject, One may admire a certalI
type In the abstract, but then ont
never-unless one Is poet with liv
Ing to get-loves In the abstract"
81 suppose not agreed Mrs wy
vern, who really-with all charity
ought to know,
'But surely" murmured Miss Pres
colt, we're not discussing love; ism
Il the type a man likes?"
'Tikesl" cried, scornfully; III pl0
tonic term for love-"
Mrs Wyvern chuckled,
Man" ! went on, making the mos
OF my opportunity rs q creature 0
moods"
My listeners exchanged glances o
| A.
Sharp County record., 1909-10-29

u "a well to have good mans, ~,
to matter he@ melllluous the sound
the h nix cashier considereth Il AZ
nothiGg when attached to u check. un
way that's be riches behind IL
Sharp County record., 1909-10-29
Foleys'
.Kidnev
Rered,

Cures Backache, Kidney !
Bladder Trouble.
1t corrects irregula,iu,
strengthens the kidneysNa
will eliminate the impvtS
from the blood and toner
the whole system.
Commence taking Fold
Kidney Remedy at ono. |
avoid Bright's Disease otD
betes. 81. and $500 bottles
Sharp County record., 1909-10-29

Directory.
RELIGIOUS
Preaching at the Methodist
church second and third Sunday
in each month by Rev. G. W.
M. Freeman, pastor.
Sunday School every Sunday
morning at 10 o'clock. O. c..
Shaver, superintendent.
OFFICIKL
Congressional.
Member Of Congress End District,
W. A. OLDFIELD.
Senatorial.
Member State Senate, econd
District-C. Fl. HENDERSON,.
Judicial.
Judge of the 18th Judicial Cir
cult j. W. MEEKs.
Pros. Atty.--C. E. ELMoRE.
County.
Representatives.. M. STREET.
County Judge--W, Fl. KELLEY,
Clerk-ARTHUR SULLIVAN.
Sheriff-W. O. SMITH.
Treasurer--S. d. JOHNSTON.
Assessor-W. E. SMITH.
Surveyor--R. K. ARNOLD.
THE COURTS
Circuit Court, Northern Dis.
trict-First Monday in January
and July. Southern District
Second Monday in February and
August.
County Court--Third Monday
in January, April, July and Oc-
tober. No County Court in the
Northern District.
Probate Court-Northern Dis
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1909-12-29

case,' remarked Brand in defeuse.
eve merely print the facts.''
"Facts."' Mrs. Nolan cried 'TLat
paper upsets NE for the whole day
every morning"
"Ihere NOW. mother: l guess, the pa
ingIy.
you've got another guess, Michael.
Nobody reads it but shopgirls, who
spend penny for tie Advance and
another for 4 stick Of gum and hang
on to a strap with one hand and the
Advance With the other while they're
waggIing their jaws al, the way down
to work. That's all that reads itv'
She paused for breath. then went on,
"And must say think it's scandal
GUS the way you attack Judge Bar
telmy' every little WHILE"
YES" contributed Phyllis. land his
daughters one Of the most exclusive
and sought after girls in New York.
Shes the only one Of ler set who has
been at all nice to me. Isn't that so,
mammal"
Yes. and why the paper should go
for ner father just as it does for ev-
cry other prominent man in town
can't see. She must think it's very
funny that such thin1.s should appear
in the Advance after what she's done
for US
oh suggested Brand. thinking to
sootIle his employers wife. 'she prob
ably knows that you nave absolutely
nothing 10 90 with the policy Of the
Adyance:
'Is that sou calculated Mrs. Nolan
indignantly. They certainly are very
kind hearted people to act the way
they Go in the face Of that paper"
Judge Bartelmy is tirst and last q
politician." explained Brand.
Michael Nolan bent forward intently.
The conversation had now reached a
point whore he realized an issue Of VI
tai Importance to himself and to the
Advance had been touched on.
'Weil, l suppose he has been cod
fling up to us little.'' he began, t
paused.
Brand drew a deep breath. stood Vi
greet iii the middle Of the DRAWN,
room and daringly explained the situa
ton to the owner OF the paper.
"Bartelmy handles people better thai
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1909-12-29
Resolved.

any man in town." he declared. He
has studied the Advance. dissected its
position and--l will be frank witt
undiscovered it's weaknesses. HI
knows he can't reach you through your
cupidity or political ambition because
you lack those qualities. He now real
ICES that his only hope of influencing
US lies il an appeal to- He hesitated
Well asked Mrs. Nolan ominously
Brand found the courage to complete
the sentence.
His only hope lies in an appeal-tt
your fanily's social desires Phyllis
rose from her seat. her cheeks rec
with an-er-'and that's the only rea
son lie has for taking You up
Mrs. Nolan gave a scream Of wrath
Nolan himself. regretting that the un
pleasant scene had occurred. rose from
the Settrn and advanced to calm the
ruffled waters, but his face was cloud
ed. It's serious expression indicated
that he was deeply concerned over the
frank sta tements Of his mana Sing edi
tor. and Que could instinctively fee
that he was convinced that Brand haG
spoken the truth.
Continued next week.
----
A Business Head.
'My boy" says the thoughtful
father Il notice that when you get a
penny or a nickel you do not place it
In the little savings bank Santa Claus
brought for you last Christmas"
b Not always. papa" answers the
bonny child.
.Ah! believe. if am not mistaken,
that you spend your pennies and nick
els at the little store around the cor
ner."
Eyes, papa"
well. my boy If you do not save
your money now. what do you expect
to do when you grow up?"
IL am going to run little store
around the corner, papa. Then III get
ali the pennies and -nickeis chicago
Post
ASH, comprises ~ per cent of the
total land surface OF tic globe and has;
a population of S20.O''v,OO0.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1909-12-29

owners Of the properties. AS HI
employers Of labor under we
agreement the Twin City lin14y
would not be justified in reducine
in rank those employees who have
been promoted since Nov. Goth, in
returning to their former employ
ment those who have left positions
in other branches of the service or
in dislnissing without cause the
competent men who have been en-
ployed to ill the other vacancies.
1t is certain however that upon the
basis Of unemployment suggested
by your excellency many of the old.
switchmeI can be given employ
ment and Probably large number
would be restored to their old po-
sitions. With the growth Of bust.
ness it is reasonable to expect That
considerable increase in force vii
be required which will enable tie
Twin City lines to provide en-
ployn1ent in the aggregate fos. I1are.
men than we're employed prey iata
to Nov. 3Gt1. The represeatativas
Of the Twin City lines believe hat
they have accepted your exeeSi5n~
cy's suggestions without ressslv,..-
ton. They have done SC With the
sinccle desire Of avoiding any i.1gr
ther Inconvenience to tbs, puolic as,tI
the loss to their emQ|oyes Ws,icE.
viii result from a continuance 81
the present conditions. - concin-
sion the representatives Of the yuir
City lines are under necessity II
advising your excelIaney that taeg'r
offer cannot remain 0ren Indefinite
~ AMI that if not &: evlolssly stc-
ceyted it will be Withdrawn ct II
O'Clock noon wednesday, December
Goth.
Wit, mary t|,aIIHa fog your inter-
est in bei:~lf Of lie taiiways and
their emp! yes ard With spprecia-
ton of the manner il. which your
exceiieocy has handled these diff
cult nego:;3tions, we beg to sub
s.ribe Ourselves,
Very Respectfully Yours,
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
BY.
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
Hy.
Chicago, st. Paul, Minneapolis
and OH1aEa Ry.
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific
Hy.
Chicago Great Western Ry.
Great ! or :hern Railway.
h;inucapviis, St. Paul and Sault
SGe. Marie }y.
Minneapolis and St. Louis Ry.
Minneapolis Railway Transfer.
Nii1nesotG Transfer Co.
Northern Pacific Ry,
St. Paul Bridge and Terminal
Railway.
St. Paul Union Depot Go.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1909-12-29

So bright ana beaning are thine eyes
The Very stars twink In surprise
Thy hair so like the dusky night.
Thy kiss SO vibrant with delight,
thrill unto my finger tips.
Oh, ruby ruby-rougey lips!
Powell literally writhed in agony as
he listened to the doggerel.
"Its great..' cried Sylvester ecstatic-
ally. ''And now come get your tea
Gee. I'd like to take crack at being
poet!"'
The two conspirators hurried into
the dining. room as Wheeler Brand
ind the owner Of the Advance came
into the drawing room.
You're right, Wheeler; you're right"
Nolan WAS saying. This is a better
showing than | hoped for. Look in
your stocking next Christmas. There'll
be something for you. When j got into
the newspaper business, Brand. they
told me it was the lightning Of my
finish, that it sucked ten fortunes
| down for every one it built and no
| middle aged man ever Went into it and
| came out again without teeth marks
| all over him. But look at that" He
| held up Il typewriter statement. 'l'm
| richer for going in-tWice as much adj
vertising as last year 1T this time"
Nolan seated himself on Il settee.
I "The hi" advertisers never pull their
ads. so long as they are getting re-
lures from thel2, put in Brand.
| look at Dupuy. Ro.llembet how he
| Threatened us and how his clients took
their ads. out for two mcnths:'
Yes, but they put hem back again"
"Why! Because they need us more
than we need them,'' Brand laughed
well. he's got msthing else up his
| sleeve now remarked Nolan. He
telephoned that he would come to see
| me this afterlloon.'
Are you going to see nimy' Brand
| asked curiously.
Il thought might as we'll. He'll be
F.; here. Maybe he wants to fire you
again The newspaper owner looked
up at Brand and lau%Aed heartily.
Mrs. Nolan ana ilyllis re-entered
, the drawing room. and Brand became
the especial object Of their attentions.
The mother desired to have him
print tie list Of her invited guests
who haze never attended the recep-
tlon. Phyllis requested him to print Il
story about the vioIilliSt and was vast
~ annoyed when strand informed her
that the subject WAS 4 matter for the
musical editor to attend to.
And there's soule; hing else, Mr..
Brand a look Of despair came into
Brands face. phyllis went to Miss
Bartelmy's musicale the other day,
| and you didn't even iuc!ude her name
amonG these present" the mother said.
"Why, I'm sorry. In;.t was an over
sight, | assure YOU. ! suppose they
made up the usual list in the Office
Il hope it wont happen again. re-
marked Phyllis Indignantly.
yes, and the way rs handling this
Loris divorce case is Ill WrOEg." snap
ped Mrs. Nolan. Il know Mrs. Loris.
She is no better than she should be,
and people who live in icehouses
shouldn't throw hot water
1--WE have 10 policy in the Loris