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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-25
JAPANESEs RAILWAY MAN,
S. S0kURAGE, IN CAPITAL
Expert Looking over Conditions in
Z. :. for Home Application or
Improycmcnis
Decomber a.

Washington, December cts. Soku-
rage, Of japan. an official of the South
Atancluria Railway Company. arrived
iii washington yesterday, to SEQ tho
sights of the National Capital before
fesuming HIS travels In the United
States.
Mr.. sokurage has been in the United
states for about nine months inspect.
ing the dock system in the coast cities
of the country. He Is making the
tour in the interest of the big railway
corporations with which he is con-
nected.
His visit to Washington was mainly
to see the capital OF the country and
To make some official visits. He called
OF the Japanese legation, and also
visited the Japanese ambassador, Baron
Yasuya Uchida
MI. Sokura expects to spend six
months in England and on the CON
tinent before his return to Nanchuria
Notwithstanding the inhosnitabie
weather, Mr.. Sokurage was delighted
with what he has seen of Washington
AMI Will remain here until Tuesday
when he will return to Baltimore
md continue his inspection of the
docks and wharves at that place.
Il have spent nearly the entire nino
months / have been in this country in
New York, said Mr,J Sokurage, which
certainly offers magnificent field for
terminal and railway Investigation. /
did not get to see as much as / cared
TO see of the docks at Baltimore when
In that city the other day, so shall
return there Tuesday to resume my
observations and study.
over in our country we hear a
great deal about tho United States
these days. -.ence there is an UNI,
usually keen interest taken in what
ever is brought back TO Japan by
travellers and Investigators. There is
an uncommon degree of friendship for
the United States that cannot be dis
turbed by war scares or the musings
of the malcontents.
Tho Japanese government has given
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-25

tho Monchurla Railway Company the
exclusive right TO develop the terminal
facilities at Port Arthur and Dalny,
both located in ManGhurla. Before
proceedins with the construction Of
these torminais the railway COMPANY
Is making an exhaustive Investigation
of tho railway aud terminals facilities
of tbs important cities Of tho world
1T was for the accomplishment of
tlis mission That am here IN tho
United States looking into your SPLEEN
did attachments IN this direction"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-25
TAFT ACTS AS SANTA CLAUS
Distributes Gifts to Every Ono Cons
nected With White House.
TSneciaI RI The 'Tirnes-DIspatr h

presaena af, p ri santa elau: to-
day to 102 clerks, policemen, ushers.
gardeners and lahorers at the White
House. To each one a man of family
he presented Il fine turkey; to the ems
presented books, pins and small trink-
cts
Every turkey that was s!.cn out at
the White House was a "whopper,
The birds averaged fifteen pounds in
weight President Taft bought the
hundred and odd turkeys in the mar
#ket yesterday. and paid the prevailing
rate, % cents per pound, head and legs
included. sS
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-25
DANGEROUS AS RAT TLEsNAkE
DIR. Woods Hutchinson Declares Fly
Must BE Reckoned With.
[specIal h The Timea-Dispatch.l

Washington. d. G., December 2i.-At
the Community Comfort" session of
the American Civic Association, held
here recently, DIR. Woods Hutchinson
delivered half-humorous, haif-scri-
ous address on the question, Why is
Il hy?"
no longer to be dismissed with II
coutemptnous Shoe but IN influ-
ence 10 be reckoned with, tie lly Is
speaker and he distributes samples
OF pestilcnca marked b. o. D.--.death
on delivery'-with Il lavish hand. y
tiy in the house is as dangerous as a
rattlesnakc."
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-25
MAN, MULE, HORSE AND ALTO
TO ENTER RACE AT 3fONCRIE;F

Jacksonvills, Fla, December 224.-The
racing association has added TO the
card Monday a handicap race, between
a man runner, IL mule. a race horse
and an automobile. All will cross the
wire at the same time. simon Slick.
the mule. is by Hopgrass. cut of Sassa-
fras. and is the pride of the Ever
gIades. He breezed q half-mile in
fast time this afternoon. and barring
baking tendencies. will be fayorite.
a purse Of 800 will BIO split three
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-25
Erc.dom for Twenty.

Baton Rouge. La, December a.
twenty prisoners at the state peniten-
tiary were given pardons to-day By
Governor Sanders. Each man on be-
ing released was presented with a
new suit of clothes and 50.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-25

/ cannot bring it over myself TO
prod our Lynchhurg friend for trying
to please both Sides TO the controversy.
He salaams to Virginia and scrapes to
V. p. T.. and then he says that Virginia
should not play with Y. =. I. for the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-25

For Richmond offer mighty
that the next crop of wrestlers
brought TO town will really arrive
and that they will make affidavit as to
the honesty Of their purpose.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-25
Year. c;.mcncy Completed.

Jackson. Miss December 24-Gov-
ernor u, r. Noel, with the issuance of
three pardons to-day. announced that
extending of clemency for this year
was completed. In all eleven prisoners
were given their freedom as Christmas
-if
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-25
INVITATIONS Issued.

Boydton, Va, December 24.-Ntrs,
Mary Guy larry announces the ap-
proaching marriage of. her daughter,
Ethel, to DR.. Frank Ellis Barr. Of
Columbus. Miss, to take place on
January is.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-25

1t was pure charity on the part of
the young lady who says hello in
this office that she allowed me to look
at the SCI presents she received,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-25

my life" said the aviator, "happaned
when gazed up at pretty girl in
third-story window and stumbled over
an ash barrel and attempted to look as
if / didn't care"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-25

Sitting astride the fence, waving a
mighty left TO Virginia and a pleasing
right to V. F. L., he declares his friend
ship for both places and engages in a
purely sophistical TRADE against the
papers in the State which have had
temertty enough to deplore the fact
that these two schools did not engage
in athletic pastimes with each other.
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cry good reason-"because.n


With studied righteousness the
Lynchburg editor fiays those of us who
are working for what vast majority
of the people II tho State want. He
INDUCES In scathing satire. maybe, and
biting sarcasm, also maybe. al the ox-
pense OF we puny individuals who
speak out our mind" But he says 1T
tie. He is apparently afraid that
should the two schools get together In
football game the game would de-
velop into a sparring match.
In this regard he differs from the
man who writes for the afternoon edi-
tlon of his paper. The Advance thinks
well of such a contest, and printed "a
story to that effect. However, 1t would
be Pleasing to hear some argument
from the News as to why such game
should not be played. True, ! diseerncd
that tho man who wrote intended to
say something, but he didn't do IT. so
| am waiting.
There has never bean a question as
to the value OF such game. From
what have learned about the situation,
have come to the conclusion that the
only consideration was whether Nm
PLAYING the game either OF the SCHOOLS
would suffer by reason of receding
from q position previously taken. l
have talked to both sides, and find
generally that hope is entertained that
tho two schools will quickly renew
athletic relations.
Our old friend DIR. Cook Is back,
and even the icicles of his far North
arc not to he compared with tho fris-
idlty of his reception
This is the merry Yuletide time, tho
gladdest Of the year, when poets spout
their mighty rhyme, Just for the price
Of beer.
Jimmie is bowling his way into the
hearts of the good people of Rich
mond, and Is wishing them all the
greetings of the season Notice the
cavalier manner in which he doffs his
benny.
Even the pugs have forgotten the
prize ring. Truly all the world Is
kin at this time. and damned be fe
who does not smile.
With the wires singing nothing but
we'll wishes from some one to some one
else, you are mighty lucky to get any
nt nj fhis morning.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-25

For Battling Nelson / wish long
rest, far away from the turmoil of
the ring, and for .Ad. Wolgast / wish
manager who will stop doing his
lighting via the air route.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-25
MANY PARDoNs GRANTED


Little Rock. Ark December 2i.---
Eleven convicts were freed from the
Arkansas penitentiary to-day, their
pardons coming as Christmas presents
from Governor George W. Donashey.
Their crimes ranged from larceny to
criminal assault.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-25
Good mornins, and was it quite VIII,

7 b
you expected
Here's wishing everybody in sport
land merry and happy Christmas and
magnificent New Year. That goes
for this m!santhropes who declare
boastfully that they never read any
thing about sports.
And While I'm in the humor, | want
to make a little wish that the men
In Norfolk who l1aSo developed a
severe case of mental bifuscation, may
cease to be subjects for a court of an
4auiry and will realize that the VIZ
GINA League Is lust Il little bit big
ger than the personal interests of any
town or anybody in tho league.
Further should suggest that my
great and good friend Charlie Con-
solyo do HE hinlself to regalins
place and learn that sporadic nom
censiocalities never convinced anybody.
He is suffering from what a man like
Arthur Brisbane would call euphemistic
highbnding. I am not at all sure what
that means, but It sounds formidable.
Start with clean score sheet, Wipe
few resolutions and then keep them.
begin to realize that the people In
Norfolk know almost as much about
your business as you do yourself
Shake hands with tho fellows who said
mean things about you last year and
ltell him tina" he will have no cause to
| say tho same things next year. That's
I the way to start making money, and
once started 1t will be yeritable
| SNOWFALL going down hill
| Got Q letter from Lodge yesterday,
in which he states that he looks for-
ward with much pleasure to his ar
| rival in Richmond. He is military and
4 athletic instructor at the New York
, Military Academy, at Cornwall on
Hudson. Lodge is highly regarded ny
/ Owner Bradley and is expected 70
make good as a wearer OF the, Wind
pad.
Latest addition to the list Of re-
membranes Is q toy cannonH Want 70
make proper acknowledgment whllo
Ia think Of II, 4 shall take extreme extreme
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-25

Jimcorbett has whole new crop OF
white mans hopes which he Will
offer to the year 1911. as balm Tor
the occurrences of the past
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-25

Jimmie is bowling his way into the
hearts of the good people of Rich
mond, and Is wishing them all the
greetings of the season. Notice the
cavalier manner in which he doffs his
benny.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-25
Shafts rona So tlazad
BY G.. MALRERI

pleasure in firing 1t Just as soon as /
get the ammunition.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-25

This is the merry Yuletide time. tho
gladdest of the year, when poets spout
their mighty rhyme, Just for the price
Of beer.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-25

For the other towns in the Virginia
League I wish n manager as good as
Jimmie sullivan. 1t Is not fair to
make any predictions this early In the
game, but watch Sullivan's recruits
grab that pennant quick.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-25

1t is positively against the rules oil
this office TO listen TO New rear
"swear-offs
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-25

Our old friend Dr. Cook is back,
and even the icicles of his far North
arc not to he compared with the frs
.idlty OF his reception.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-25

Even the pugs have forgotten the
prize ring. Truly all the world Is
kin at this time. and damned be 10
who does not smile.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-25

With the wires singing nothing but
we'll wishes from some one TO some one
else, you are mighty lucky to get any
sports at all this morning.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-25

Right hero and now L want to eS-
press my regret that ! am not ac-
quainted with the man who writes the
editorials on the Lynchburg News. with
charming disregard for either meat or
matter, he attempts to tell why Vir-
ginia and V. P. !. should not meet in q
football game.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-25

Latest addition to the list re-
membranes Is q toy cannon want 70
make propef acknowledge whllo
"a think of II, 4 shall take extreme rene
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-25

Aviator cecil $. Grace is supposed
10 Ia. lost in the North Sea. With
bowed head await the storm of beau
tiful bon mots which will be made out
of a name like that at time IKE
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-25

do resolye--oh, forget it.
"Thc most embarrassing moment of
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1910-02-17
A Kings Umbrella.

The king Of the Beigians once left
his umbrella in a hanson when driv-
ing to Brussels. This was returned to
his majesty a few hours afterward by
the proud cabby, who was offered for
his honesty by King Leopold the sum
of 100 francs. The astute jehu, how
ever. begged great favor Of the king.
Could he have the umbrella instead of
the money? The favor was granted,
and before many days had passed the
cabman had put up the umbrella for
sale, and it was knocked down to some
royal enthusiast for 100 francs
When King Leopold heard Of this he
exclaimed. well. I've heard Of an um
brella being put up to keep off show
ers of rain. bu9 this seems to have
been put up to bring down showers OF
goldn'-Loudon Globe.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1910-02-17
COUGAR HUNTING
AN IDAHO COUNTY SPORT
Just Enough Danger to Make 1t Interesting

Central Idaho is the paradise for
the big game hunter, the mountainous
country Astounding in black, brown
and silver-tip bears, bobcats, cougars,
lynx, fox, mountain sheep, deer and
elk.
To the hunter who likes an element
Of danger as we'll as sport, Idaho coun-
ty holds out the welcoming hand.
From bear hunting in the spring to
cougar hunting the year around those
who enjoy such life cannot afford to
pass this section by.
This time of the year one hears the
stories on the street almost every day
of the results of a cougar hunt where
the slaughter has been from one to
half a dozen Of the big yellow cats.
Early in February McCauey and
Corwin Of the Corral Hill Station
took their pack of cougar dogs and
made trip through the county up the
Locksaw and Selway rivers and as a
result of several days hunting brought
out four cougar skins and two bears.
One Of the cougar skins measured
nine feet seven inches from tip to tip
and was the terror of the region,
having wrought all kinds of damage
to the settlers of the mountains.
Another marauder was killed last
Tuesday in the Half Moon country, a
rough section ON the breaks of the
Snake. The animal was killed by j
c. Brown, a sheep herder, who is il
the employ of G. J. Hail. The ami
NAL was in the act of making a raic
on the flock when his life was snuffed
out by a bullet from the gun Of
Brown. The skin was a handsom,
specimen and measured eight feet il
length.
In speaking of the hunters paradis,
it is said the Seven Devils Country
and the Half Moon country being tn
foothills of the section, affords a mos
excellent field for the hunter. Tn
section abounds in cougar and beal
and on account of the roughness O
the country it is not an easy matter t.
hunt the game out and there is al
ways chance for an exciting exper
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1910-02-17
A Costly Client.

Miss Bayley told me that Mr..
Phipps the oculist. told a gentleman,
who told her, the following anecdote
Of the late Duchess of Devonshire
Mr.. Phipps was sent for to Chats
worth to operate upon the duchess
eye. He stayed there some time and
at parting received from the duke a
fee of $1,000. Just before he stepped
into his carriage a message from the
duchess brought him to her chamber.
She hoped the duke had done what
was handsome by Mr.. Phipps. The
gentleman protested:
Eyes, and more than handsome"
cit is an awful thing" continued her
grace, ito ask. but really l am at this
moment in immediate want Of such a
sum, and if you could. Mr.. Phipps."
What could the oculist do? He pro-
duced his $1,000, took his leave and
never heard of his money from that
day to this.-From "Recollections Of a
Long Life" by Lord Broughton John
Cam Hobhouse).
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1910-02-17
Shakespeare's House.

The house in which the master bard
was born is located in Henley street.
tratford-on-Avon, England. Wash
ington Irving said of this famous
abode Of genius: ut is a small, mean
looking edifice of wood and plaster, a
true nesting place of genius, which
seems to delight in Matching its Off
spring in by-corners. The walls Of its
sQualid chambers are covered with
names and inscriptions in every lam
guage by pilgrims of all nations. ranks
and conditions, from the prince to the
peasant, and present simple but
striking instance of the spontaneous
and universal homage of mankind to
the great poet of7nature." ~
Several years ago the house. was
purchased by subscription with a
view to the careful preservation of II
and of it's contents for the inspection
of future generations.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1910-02-17
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE

To Chas. W Beemer and Paul Forester, your
heirs and assie is:
You, and each " you, are hereby notified that
1, the undersign I'd, YOUR co-partner, have ex-
pended the sum Z. 10000 in labor and improve
ments upon the following described quartz
mining claims, to-wit: The Gold Coin No. l,
the Gold Coin No 2 and the Gold Coin No. 8,
situated in Warren Mining district, Idaho Coun-
ty, Idaho. as the same appear of record in the
mining locations OF Idaho county, Idaho, which
said work was performed by atiiant for the pur-
pose and in order to hold the said mining
claims under the provisions Of Section 1924, Re-
yised statutes of the United States and being
the amount required to hold the said claims
for the years 1905, 1905, 1907, 1908 and 1909 And
the proportion of the said Chas. W. Beamer,
amounting to onefourth interest for the years
1906 1906 1907. 1908 and 1909, is $375OO; and the
proportion of the said Paul Forester is one-half
interest for the years 1908 and 1909, amounting
to $500 90: and IL within ninety days you fail to
contribute your proportion of said expenditure
above set forth together with the cost of this
publication your interests In the said claims
will become the property of the undersigned
under the provisions of said section 1924 revis.
ed statutes of the United States.
Resort, Feb. l. 1910. David Edmunds.
Expires May 26
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1910-02-17
Tuning a Bell.

No matter how great may be the
care taken in making the mold, bell
has to be tuned before it will ring a
clear, true note. AS a matter Of fact,
every bell sounds five notes, all Of
which must blend together harmo-
niously. If one is the least bit out the
tone will be spoiled. The first of
these notes is produced by the vibra-
tions at the mouth Of the bell, the Sec
ond by the vibrations a little higher
up, the third still higher up, and so
on to the fifth, which is produced
quite near the top. AS the character
Of the sound which rings depends
upon the thickness Of the metal, 1t is
possible, by taking thin shavings from
various places in the inside of the
bell, to alter the five notes until they
are all In harmony.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1910-02-17
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE

To O. B. Howard, his heirs and assigns.
You are hereby notified that !. the uudersign,
ed have expended the sum OF seven hundred
(S7OO. COZ dollars in labor and improvements
upon the following quartz mining claims, to-
wit: Jupiter. Little Ada, Nellie, Boston, Saturn
ing district Idaho county, Idaho as the same
appears of record in the records of mining 10,
cations in Idaho County, Idaho; when SAID
afiant for the purpose and in order to hold the
said mining claims under the provisions OF
states and being the amount required to hold
the said claims for the year 1909; and II within
ninety days after the publication OF this notice
you fail to contribute your proportion OF sara
expenditure, amounting to $3.50 90, together
with the cost of this publication your interest,"
in said claims will become the properly OF tne
undersigned under the provisions OF said sec.
ton 232l of the Revised Statutes OF the united
States.
Resort, Idaho, January Is, 1910.
CHRISTOPHER ARNOLD
Expires Mays.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1910-02-17
How Ioucans Roost.

Nothing could be more eccentric to
our eyes than the way in which tou-
cans go to roost The bird does not
tuck its head. under it's wing, poor
thing" and so settle down, But packs
itself up in most orderly fashion. The
tail is turned forward over the back
in the soft feathers of which the ri.
gantic bill is hidden. Then the tail
shuts down, all semblance Of bird Il
lost, and one can see nothing but q
ball of feathers.-London Standard.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1910-02-17
fence if not a heavy bag.

fence if not heavy bag.
Tom Allison, who has hunted and
trapped in the Buffalo Hump country
for years, has established a new record
for cougar killing, having in two
months secured seven of the finest
specimens of the big cats seen in this
section.
Allison has several trained cougar
dogs, and Tuesday the pack freed a
female cougar and two full grown kit
tens near his camp on Christman's
mountain, IL miles east Of here. At
tracted by the barking of the dogs,
Allison killed all three. This is the
second time in a month he has bagged
three at once. The animals range in
size from halfgrown kittens to mon
ster males.
An old cougar hunter of years OF
experience is G. f. Ordish, who ar
rived in the city last week from Kali
ispel, Montana. Ordish makes bus
mess of hunting bear and cougar and
was in this section last fall. He was
so successful that he decided to try il
again and is now securing the noun.
tains with pack of we'll trained
cougar dogs.
AS a preliminary and Just to keep
the dogs in practice a trip was made
through the foothills near the city
last week and as a result three BOZ
cats were killed. Monday he left for
the Wyatt ranch on the Salmon and
will hunt in that section and across
the Snake in Eastern Oregon. Ordisl
is an old time hunter and can tell ex
perience which make ones hair stant
on end. Last year in less than thre'
months hunting he Melted $500 OF
the hides and furs.
Cougar hunting is not without it
element of danger but is just enough
so to make it interesting. The stat'
of Idaho pays a bounty of $40 or ST.
on every cougar killed and this bount
with the value of the hide, whicl
ranges from $40 to $40, depending c
course Of the size and quality, give
the hunter a handsome sum for hi
winters sport.