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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-15
RESPITE OF The MUkDEEEhS.

As-vss stated In the G.zette, for the
a,h time since they were sentenced to
dsatb in the electric chair in the Cos.
ny .,ion court on Jure 10, 1909, Eugene
D,,ssy, Richard Piues and Calvin John.
s,n ali colo.ed, have been saved BY the
cIsmency of a Governor of Virginia.
Goytruor Swanson t,ok official action
four times, AID yesterday Governor Ma nm
resulted The men, who we're condemned
to die nest Friday morning, ua!il May
IS, no. April IS, as WAS stated. No action
has bssn tsksn In the case OF Fl 3nry
Smith, colored, Who bias made confession
generating the other three, and he will
in all probability, die at tae hour design
s,sd on Friday next. The four men were
convicted OF the murder of Ws't,r F.
sst z, 40 tst, of Chicago, and were
fra. sentenced to be electrocu ed on last
S .p:enbsr 10 Governor S Hsuson granted
a respite on August 49,, postponing the
executions urt Os;obfr Is, and on OFT
nber 6 3 continuance was ordered untll
November 26. On November II they
wers resplted ua:il Jaruny IA, aud 40
DAYS nrsvi,u ly Governor Swanson again
took fiji cisl sc.ion. Governor Mann yes
terday saved taree of the meu from death
on Friday, but refu led TO il ,rfers Ia the
Smith case. Smith, it is thought, will
make smother statement before he dies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-15
TEACHERS ASSOCIATION.

The Eighth Congressional District
Teachers Association will be held a.
the Youug Peoples buiiding on March
"a, 25 aud 26. su oerlutendsnt SSee-
pey, OF Ibis citr, will be the local mar
agsr. About 200 County sUparit tsndsn's
aud teschers are expected 10 be preseDt
end they will find homes ic the several
hotels and boarding houses during their
et,y. An ibt.rest'ng programme has
besn arranged for the occasion. "a
Thursesy evening, the 24:b, President
E. F. Blckhead, of the association,
will preside and addresses of welcome
will be delivered by Mayor Paff aud Mr..
R Cst,p. Mr.. Brckhead will respond.
Other ADDRESSES will be made by State
Examiner E. Fl Russell and Hon. U.
o. Oarlip. Ga Friday, tae 25.h, varie Us
topics OF interest to the schools will De
discussed during The day and a. night an
illustrated lecture Oh hygiene will be
delivered by MI. L. T, Hummer, OF New
YORK, aud an address will be made by
Mr. r. L. Blantop, of Richmond. va
Saturday school matters will again oe
discussed and in the afternoon the WIS.,
tors will ba shown the various places OF
Interest about lbe city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-15
PERSONAL.

Mr.. Samuel S. Supple, who has been
seriously i'll st his home on Cameron
street, Is able 10 he Tut again.
Rsv Arthur Johns, rector OF Christ
Church, Washington, will preach st 81.
Psui's Church tonight
Mrs. Edgar O,rpanter, who has been
Waiting Mrs. Edward Richardson in
OJlouial avenue, left on NJ .nday TO
visit relatives on the Eastern Shore OF
Virginia. Mira, Carpenter is the wife OF
Rev. Edgar Carpenter, rector OF G;ace
Episcopal Churco, Alexandria, Nor
folk Landmark.
Mr.. J. A. Marshall, who has been
quite Ill for some time, is able 10 be ont
again.
Mr.. Robinson M1ncure has returned
from Richmond now that the Legislature
das adj urued.
Rev. Charles E. Woodsop, of st.
Peters Episcopal Church, Norfolk closed
his RET t rate there Sunday preaching bic
lat sermon ct The IL P. 10. service. lie
leaves Ior his new field, Oolumbis, &.
c., on Wednesday night OF this week.
Rsv. NJ. Wo0dson held reception OF
the rectory Of g.. Pit Monday after,
noon and eveniug-irom 3 TO 10 o'ciocz
lin order to say good bSe tc bis nany
friends 10 the city. His dtpar u'e from
Norfolk is Regretted Norfolk Ledger
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-15
MOTION OVERRULED.

In the Corporation O, ut today Judge
Barley oyeuu ed thu motion for a new
trial 10 the case of Robert Binder W..
thu Washington, Alexandra and Mount
Vernon Railway Company. The plain.
tiff was the driver OF an Adams Express
wsg1n which was struck BY trsin Of
the defendant company at the intersec.
lion OF Duke and Royal streets abou. a
year ago, and be vas awarded $3.50
damages in the Corporation Court last
October. 1t is thought that the case
will bs taken to the court of Appeals.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-15
THE CAMERON CLUB.

Lsst night at Lee Damp Hall before
tbs ladies' of the Cameron C.uo and q
number Of their friends, Hou. Frank NJ.
Nye, of Minnesots, delivered an able 3D.
dress on "Na,ional Ideale." The ed
drsss was interesting and destructive
throughout and delivered In chas.e and
besu.ifuI language, but some of the COZ.
gressman's ideas on unity, equality and
oneness were cot shared BY msny OF bis
audience. Mr.. Nye vas introduced BY
H)o. O. O. Osrlin and after the address
the guests OF the evening we're delight
fully entertained By Miss Cummings,
president of the cur.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-15
POLICE COURT.

TJuslics e. B. Caton presidIngJ (.
The following cases were disposed OF
this morning:
James EdmoDds, colored, charged with
dIsorderly conduct and fighting, WAS
sined So Lee Jones, colored, charged
with similar ofenses, wss dismissed.
A white man, charged with discba!g-
Ing q pistol 10 the street, forfeited his
collateral by falling to appear.
Sophia Bs timore and Hsttie Foun-
taic, both colored, charged With dig
orderly eontu It and fighting, had their
case continued until tomorrow.
james Baker, colored, charged With as
sauI,iug Miastusi Baker, was dismissed
Joseph Tssbs, colored, charged WITH
assaultiug James Garter with kn'fe,
had his case coutlru.d.
Lawrence and Bernard Pettey, ens-
pett,d of rohbing q railroad car, had
THAR case continued 1atil tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-15
LOCAL BREVITIES.

A meeting of the Reliance Steam Fire
Engine Company will be held tonight.
Two candidates were Initiated at the
meeting last night Of Alexandra Lodge
OF Elks.
The crab season has returned, aud the
best In the market can be found at the
Rsumel Osfe.
The echoouer William b. Msgnire,
from the lower river With lumber to d.
Z. Field & Co., has arrived.
The Old DomInions baseball tesm Will
play the Episcopal High School nine
tomorrow afternoon on the latter
grounds.
The Y. Nj. 8. L. Juniors will lineup
against the G.. W. q. 8. basketball FIVE
!onjghi at the Armory Hall. A fas!
game Is expected.
The funeral of the late Miss Margue-
rite B. Callahan will take place from the
Second Presbyterian Church tomorrow
afternoon a. s o'clock. The serVices
will be conducted by Rsv. J. R. SsvIer
The Temperature Last night was be-
low the freezing poirt and ios formed i
exposed places. Today the skies have
been clear aud by noon The mercury had
risen to 40.
Z. met ting OF the stockholders of the
Old Dutch Market, recently chartered,
Hss held in this city la night st the
Office of Its attorney, L P. Harlow, and
an organization was formed with The
elett on Of these officers: Joseph A..
Whi6sld, president and treasurer; NJ.
J. Keaue, vice president; David B. Gas.
ley, secretary. These tfioers also con.
st'uta the bosrd of dire,tor The OBJ.
jecs Of the concern is to opsrate meat
aad provision stores In Washington and
other cities.
Have you any confidence in your ability to
succeed Do you appreciate tho fact that it
takes nerve, stamina and q clean, healthy
mind apd body to me:t the adverse forces
that spring up in your wey, to mar your
progress towards the goal { your ambition
No mater what happens always remember
that implicit confidence in your ability to
succeed will come mighty near winning nine.
teuths OF your battles. Those irresistibly de.
licious Auth Ssusages, Hans and food prod.
ucs from the Auth Market Is the sort OF food
that will give you confidence to do most any.
thing. Sylvan Blondhein, the Auth Stand
and the Auth Market.
GREEN MOUNTAIN POTATOES,
the finest that grow for eating. Csc bu.; best
Elgin Creamery Butter, in pound prints, SIC
h.; Fresh Virginia Roll Butter, ESQ
b.; fancy Japan Rice, sc lb.i 8 lbs. best Evap.
GRATED Peaches, 25c; 5 lbs. best Large Prunss,
Apples, 100 h.; cans Pink Alaska Saloon,
25c: csns best Fish Roe, 25c; lbs. B. st
Laundry Starch, 25c; 7 cakes Star Soap, 25c;
cakes Circus Soap. Csc; large bottle Mann
moth Queen Olives, regular price SIC; our
priee Zoo, WIN. P. WooLLs & Son, Royal
and Wolfe streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-15
CHAMBER OF UUmMERCE.

A meeting of the Chamber of Dom.
merc,, OF tlis city was held last night at
t,eir roous on the 81 :heast corner OF
King snd Washington streets, at which
some routine tnsineos was. transacted Rno
8 runber of commit ee reports received.
The u,e OF the roons of tee chamber
was teadered the Alexaudris bankers
during the meeting of the Stats B,nker''
Association ir this city ae1t month.
An appropri, ton of $50 vas made
tosArd aiding Ia the entertainment OF
the Teachers Association which meets
in Alexandria on the "a b Instant.
At TIE close OF the meeting q meeting
of the bosrd OF directors vas held Of
which business of Interests to the ass5-
citation Was considered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-15
DEATH OF NIB. LANDsrREET.

DEATH OF NIB. LANDSrREET.
Mr.. A. o. Lands,reet, sn old end ca.
teemed resident OF Fairfax county, died
a! his home "Mt. Alt", near Acco!ink,
last night at ll:4O O'Clock 10 tbs Goth
year OF bis age. Mr.. Lsnds;reet was a
resident OF B .ltimore, but came t, Fairfax
equity about so years ago. Daring the
wsr be uerved Ia the Confederate service
ADD throughout his long life was ever
faithful to his every duty He leaves
two daughters and three sonr, His
funeral will take plsce on Thpraday
evening at q CLOCK from Pohick Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-15
CORPORATION COURT.

Judge L. O. Barley presiding.]
Mary Hslena Elliott va. Katherine
Bauer ct ais. decree RugEest ng death Of
defeudalt, Katherine Bur, aod di-
reclipg cause 10 proceed sgsiuit George
Bauer ct als., and appointing Fred P.
Russell guardian ad It,m for Infant de-
PENDANTS.
Edith NJ. (Oollins) lie CONT vs. George
Doyhenard, ty adoption George lie
Ooipt; dlcree fer absolst, divorce upon
the grt uud OF desertion.
Robt. Bender VS.. W., a. & NJ. V.
Rwy. %. motion for new t;!al over
ruled.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-15
Mrs. Pickett on the stsge.

Boston, March rs Mrs. Lasalle Cor.
belle Pickett, widow of General G.. E.
Pickett, who led the famous charge at
the battle of Gettysburg, is going into
vaudeville. The announcement was
made here last night. Mrs. Pickett Will
make her first appearance in Boston a
few weeks hence, and Will then tour the
West. She will lecture on the battle OF
Gettysburg, of which she was an eye.
witness, and the battle between the Mon.
itor and Virginia,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-15
PYTHIAN MEElING.

Oriental Ledge No. 6, Knights o.
P, thiap, will be entertained at their
meeting tonigt by splendid programme
apder good of the order. Prominent
members OF other lodges are expected t,
be present. There is much interest man
ifssted In the Psthian lodges through
out Virginia at this time, owing to ths
flual arrangements OF the plan t, erect 9
Memorial Temple at Richmond. This
mstt,r will claim yhe attention of The
dele gates at the coming session of the
Grand Lodge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-15
FUNERAL.

The fu,eral OF the late 7. F. But
rougha took place from the residence on
Prince street this afternoon. Rev. L
F. Kelly, s.sIslslt pastor Of 81. Mary's
Church oficistsd. TIE pslloesrers we're
Messrs. J. Frank Pollard, Edga,
Warfeld, ST.. Thomas J. Fanuon, Fraok
s. Harper, Walur Robelt', end Egoert
Thompson. The interment was In Union
Cemetsry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-15
T., O. T. M,

The regular review Of the Alexandria
Hive OF the L. OF. II. will be held at
Odd Fellows Hall tonight at 7.SO. a
all attendance is desired, as there will be
drill practice and the 6nsl Srraogemsrt t,
will be made for the nu,lcsl and liter.
s,y entertainment, to ba given at the
Young Peoples Bailding the 18th of
March
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-15
DEATH OF MIS- SYME.

Mrs Merry Max we'll Hunt, wife Of Mr..
8. A. NJ. Syms, died yesterday at the
Ashley apartment house In Washington.
Mrs. Syme's maiden name was Mary
Maxwell Haut, and she was daughter
of Conrad II. liant, one of the most
prominent citizens OF Fredericksburg.
She was stricken ~ith paralysis two
weeks ago. She leaves her husband
and Eve children: Conrad 3. SSme, st
t,rnez of that city; Dr.. William e.
s9me, Miss Jane G;ey Srme, Mrs. F.
] Wri;abegd, and Mrs. Harry WaddelI
Pratt. Mrs. Syme was veil known IL
t,is CT, where abe With her family ones
llYed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-15
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL,

Resolutions of respect Eere passed by
the 81. Vincent de Paul Conference al
their mesdug on last Sunday In memory
Of their deceased vice president, ZJro
Hill. Mr.. III. R. O'SllliVsn vas elected
Vice president of the conference to sue
coed Mr., II II,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-15
Charged with Conspiracy.

Corinto, Nicaragua, March is-charg.
ed with conspiracy against the life Pres
ident Madriz, George Csnn'n, aged So,
cousin of Leroy Cannon, the American
who was executed by former President
Zelaya, is held in prison here today.
Cannon was arrested several days ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-15

A corners jury returned verdict this az
terno5u in Pittsburg, Pa, that Thomas z.
Laughlin, brothsr-in.law Of President Taft
committed suicide. Death wss due to gun
shot wound, the verdict says, inflicted with
suicidal intent. Lsughin Who was worth
s20,00o,GO0 had been nervous yrsok for
nearly . year from overwork,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-15
DIRECTORS ELECTED.

The anr ual meeting OF the stockholders
OF the Virginia SHE Deposit snd Trust
Corporation was held at the home Office
10 this city today When the old board OF
directors vas re.elet ted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-15
Coal Coke Wood

Be wise-Buy your fuel before the severe
weather. We offer best quality, prompt delivery
and lowest market price. Phone 50. Dew,
ATGHHsoN, lp7 south RaEsl gt1sst
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-15

CIGAR SALESMAN WANTED. Expert.
~ ence unnecessary. Sell our brands to the
retail trade. Big pay. Write for full per
ticulars at once. GLOBE CIGAR CO.,
Cleyeland Ohio. fehl9llei6
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-15

Standard Army Shoes for men. The
moot comfortable and durable shoe made
can be had at ]. A. Marahal & Bros
4aa King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-15

Tue Fort Hlnt, Va, baseball team
wishes t, arrange games vita all Alex.
s1dria team, kindly address the msnsger,
James G. @. Sslyers, Furs But, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-15

The kindner Shoe for Ladies fut
Wearhss no equal. John A, Asrshal
& Bro, 42S Nag ssssat'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-15

WANTED. Twenty five WHITE BOYS,
w "a to Is years oil, good wages, 81 hours
work. Apply at Gas u. NJ, or p. m. to
AMERICAN GLASS WORKS, Inc. Hospital
and Mill streets, Richmond, 70,
mario at
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-15
Your druggist has it.

NJ B-Write TO: Ladies' Advisory Dept, Chatta.
nooga Medicine Co.. Chattanooga, Tenn. for Special
Instructions. and 64-pagc book. Home Treatment
fof Women. sent in plain wrapper On request
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-15
The PASSING OF RESORTS.

I: is ssid tlst wtrzmen are nov en-.
gsged in removing the machinery, etc,
from River View to Colonial Bach, and
Luna Park, it is announced, will not be
reopsued; hencs 20 su inner resort, 80
we'll pstrouiz d 10 past years, aill be ss
'lodges 10 gardens OF cucumb ers" dur
Ing the Coming excursion season,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-15
WANTED.

XH/ANTED.-Youn nan to learn automo
w bile business by mail and prepare for
positions as chaffeurs and repair men. We
make you expert in ten weeks; assist you to
secure posititi;n. Pay big; work pleasant:
demand for man great; reasonable; write for
particulars and sample lesson. Empire Auto.
q obile Institute, Rochester, n. Y.
marie 3ts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-15

As "a general tonic for women, to build
up your strength, improve your appe-
tite, bring back rosy cheeks and make
you look and feel young and happy,
nothing you can find will do so much for
you as Cardui.
Your druppjst has il.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-15

Policemen al over the world use TlZ;
Policemen stand on their feet all day anu
know what sore. tender, sweaty, swo len fee ,:
really mean. They use TJZ because TiZ
cures their feet right up. it keeps fest Id
perfect condition. Read what this policeman
has to say: 81 WAS surprised and delighted
with TIZ for tender feet. hardly know how
to thank you enough for it It's superior to
powders or plasters. can keep my feet in
perfect condition. Believe in my earnest
gratitude for TjZ. am policeman and
keep on my feet all day."-Emzy Harrell,
Austin, Te1ss.
You never tried anything like TlZ before
for your feet. It is different from anything
ever before sold.
TIZ is not powder. Powders and other
foot remedies clog no the pores. TlZ draws
out all poisonous exudationa which bring on
soreness of the feet, and is the only remedy
that does. TIZ cleans out every pore and
glotifss the feet-your feet.
You'll never limp again or draw up your
face in pain and you'll forget about your
corus, buniops and callouses. You'll feel like
a new person.
TIZ is for sale at all druggists rs cents per
box or direct if you wish from Walter Luther
Dodge & Co., Dodge Bldg, Chicago, Ill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-15
AWFUL PAINS
FULLY DESCRIBED
4 Lady Of Pizarro Tells Story oil
Awful Suffering That Cardui
Finally Relieved.

Pizarro, Val suffered for several
years." writes Mrs. Donna A. Smith,
with that awful backache and the bear
ing down sensations, so fully described
in your book. ts---...q
al tried doctors and other medicines
and found little relief, until was induced
to try Wine of Cardui, when found i'm
slant relief and today | can heartily
recommend Cardui to all suffering women
and think there is no other as good"
In some instances, Cardui gives instant
relief; in others, ii may take little time.
But in all cases of female trouble Cardui
can be depended on to be of benefit, as
it is a specific remedy for women and
acts in curative way on the womanly
organs. r,.:,r: i~~sszTs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-15
Instant Relief
For Sore Feet

Sore Feet, Tender Feet and Swol-
len Feet Cured Every Time.
TEZ Makes Sore Feet Well NO
Matter What Ails Them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-15
Weather Probabilities.

For this section fair tonight and Weanes'
s,sy: warmer "wednesday; minimum tsmpera-
ture tonight about 26 degrees; hght 10 ni'o'
a, 70 norIbr vast and veg. Wlnde.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-15

ycu 10. I have not seen the man at all,
and did not know the mau had been
found until three days after he waa
found, because You know If We had
killed that man We would not have left
three hundred and some dollars and
some cents and a gold watch 10 bis
pocket worth sixty or seventy.6Ve dol.
lars aud all Of % atsy In the city," Il
will bs rememb ered thst tat little money
vas fcund on Schultz, aud the three
buadred dollars alluded to By Smith was
10 money order on Wells, Fargo g. 90 ]
"Any man can sea that We all are in
uocsnt of that crime. None OF VI had
soy money, becsu,e I pawned the wst,h
few days after they found this white
man to s,t some money to buy some
covering to 6I q chair, and you can 6nd
os: thst watch vas pswned fsw days
after the man was found. II re had
gotten some Of that roll that the ladj
TMr.. Fannie Cook said he had, which
was % big IS her arm, I would not have
ps9ned the Walsh, oectuie ytu know
when q negro gets little money be bas
to show 1t, and don't you know thai
too men could ntt carry a msn almost a
mile snd net to stop to rest with him ?
Then where WAS the blood a.? 1t has never
been seen and none was found on bis
clothes t t all. So you cao see that theirs
is something in the lines of this state.
ment to satisfy The mind Of ang serious
man that feels for poor innocent negroes.
Smith concludes as follows:
"Ths honorable governor will zee
ta!s sss!emels 80 that be can sss Rhsi
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1910-03-04

Shafroth. the explosion at the Primero
mine near Trinidad several weeks ago
would not have occurred il the mine had
been kept properly sprinkled. The
disaster which caused the death Of rs
men was due tosthe factSthat an &C.
emulation of dust had formed in the
mine, says Inspector Jones, and the de-
structive power Of the explosion was
partly due to the fact that the mine 10
30 well ventilated that there was .
large volume of air in circulation at the
time the dust became ignited. The re-
port does not attempt to give the cause
of the explosion. 1t says that it might
have been caused by \ local gas ex-
plosion, by shot, or by the falling Of
q piece of rock or coal upon a box Of
caps. Had it not been for the presence
Of dust in the mine, says the report
the explosion would have been merely
local and would have been confined. pos
sibly, to the room where it started.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1910-03-04
I've Fanos,s Veterans De.

Davis Bell, los years old. who was 4
personal friend Of David Crockett, died
at Tulsa. Oklahoma, Sunday night.
Bell had been in Texas, Indian Terri
tory and Mexico rs years. He was =
veteran of the Mexican and Civil wars.
Capt. James Lynch, 80 years old. the
last member of the band that rescued
the survivors of the Mountain Meadow
massacre in Utah, died at Hampton,
Arkansas. Sunday. He was also q vet
eran Of the Mexican war.
II s'pose you might say. lookin' At it
one way, that liquors great stuff to
sort Of even up things. OF course it
takes shingles off . mans barn. but
then it puts patches on his pants"
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1910-03-04
The OVID DISTRICT
BOOSTERS CLUB
4 N organization known as The OVID
~ DISTRICT BOOSTERS CLUB has

4 N organization known as The OVID
~ DISTRICT BOOSTERS CLUB has
: been organized at Ovid. We ap-
pend herewith the rules and bylaws of
the Club. Already some twenty-five
members have heen secured and r. J.
Dobell has been temporary chairman
and E. B. Tibbals temporary secretary.
The purpose of the Club is to not name
its officers and directors permanently
until the bridge is completed and suf-
ficient number of farmers from all over
the district have become members. so
that the whole district may be repre-
sented. A committee has been appoint
ed to provide entertainment for each
meeting of the Club, and every man in
the Ovid district is requested to hand
his name to the temporary secretary.
RULES AND BYLAWS OF THE
OVID DISTRICT BOOS-
TIERS CLUB.
NAME. The name of the association
shall be THE OVID DISTRICT BOOSTERS
CLUB.
PURPOSES. The purpose of the Club
shall be to work for the upbuilding of
Sedgwick County, and especially the
Ovid District.
MEMBERS. Meetings shall be held on
the first Thursday of each month at
p. m. at such places as may be selected
by the Club. Special meetings may be
called by the president or at the re-
quest of any two members.
".
MEMBERSHIP FEE The membership
fee shall be two dollars per year per
capita and assessments may be levied
at any meeting by a two thirds vote of
all members present Assessments
shall not exceed $500 for first year.
V.
ELIGIBILITY. All applications for
membership shall be voted upon by Sc
cret ballot, and those receiving favor