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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-07-24

cirque on such an absurd question -
Hello you two back there. III
terrupted musical feminine voice
iAm ahead. Were waiting for you.
And the owner of the voice came
Suddenly into view, dozen or so
yards ahead on the path. II was Mrs.
1'ompkins, peeping around the bushes
in what was intended 10 be just the
most coy manner imaginable.
Mrs. J. gave vent to an expression
so vehement that it was almost In
audible. and then. as women can,
smiled swcetly and replied.
You'd better not wait for US, Mrs.
Tompkins. I'm dreadfuliy tired and
we're going to go along slowly. Be
sides. Two two blisters ghere my shoes
dubbed my heels and | can scarcely
walk. You go right ahead. aud maybe
wen catch up with you later.
Mrs. Tompkins hesiated--a moment
and giggled. But she evidently con
sidered discretion the better part of
vaIor. for she turned and fled up the
Path. waving her hand gaily in fare
, we'll
THE cat," exclaimed Mrs. J.
Mr.. ]. made no reply.
In silence he helped Mrs. J. over
the next fallen tree in the path with
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-07-24
SAUSAGE With Chicken

Sausage is served as an adjuns
to roast chicken on London dinin.
cars. The sausage rather resemble
frankfruter IN favor and texture
The dining-cars service is diiiigent anr
well meaning. and the food IS simp'<
and plain The car itself has aooui
the same aspect Of luxury a. 81
American freight cabocse.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-07-24

~ Sunday morning. after 4
II " liesurely breakfast. the board
~ ers of Mrs. Suburhanite' 5
wandered, one by one. from
the table out ON the broad yeranda--
as boarders will-at peace with them
selves and the world. In comfortable
arm-chairs they viewed the green
lawn and the waving trees with sere-
rlty, revealing in the delicious con
aciousncss that ii was to be a day
o. rest.
Then, of sudden, someone broke
in upon their reyeries, and. of course,
ii had 20 be Mr.. Homer Justwed.
at strikes me this is dandy morn
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-07-24
P.r.u,aphs for Hoysewives.

Use cream silver polish to clean old
ivory.
Use sour milk and salt TO brighten
brass candle sticks.
Not all bird fanciers know q the
csuary's love for nasturtium seed
A white felt hat can be beautifully
cleaned with the soft inner part 81
stale loaf OF wheat bread.
When the children's books become
so.Ied the pages can be cleaned b.
f.si.binx them with powdered pumice
stone.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-07-24

them appear streaky. The blue bag
must be tightly squeezed before put
ting away. If left saturated it wastes
the blue.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-07-24

average household than the expenses.
Every housewife In almost every city
n the tntire country is seeking some
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-07-24

letter H. some locations than TIC
lo~ pitched roofs.
This design shows a house 30 fee.
In width by "a feet IN depth. exciu-
ssvc Of the large piazza that extends
s,ross the IRON, and one side aad cx-
elusive 81 rear porch. The general
arrangement o. the plan r. such - Is
COMMONLY known g. a simple house.
ilsc reception hall IS on fh- risat.
hand siEe. with vcstibuic entrance
end rccgzs~d aiccve. platform AMI
stairs lead Cd 70 the second story and
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-07-24

jas, rp 2 3. $. sDsrisl
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-07-24

9TH the undoubted In.
crease In the cost of liv-
ing. there Is no question
more discussed In the
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Continued on Seventh Page)
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-07-24

HE scientific methods used in
the home laundry nowadays
have simplified the work TO
a great extent. And to fuE-
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1910-06-04
Princess Schadis Sultana.

son having been forced by his father
to renounce his claim to the throne
owing to his wild and dissipated life.
Prince Alexander is a much quieter
youth, though one wonders rather
what his opinion Is on the subject Of
his unseen bride. Her yelled picture
seems to show that she is an extreme.
ly beautiful girl.
The report was spread in the United
States several months ago that the
crown prince and his brother intended
to visit that country this summer and
would try to win the hand of some
wealthy American girl, who would ex.
change her millions for the title Of
Queen of Servia.
1t was said that special envoy had
gone 10 Washington to arrange for
Prince Georges introduction to a Chi
cago heiress who has several millions
at her command and will have more in
the event Of the death of her mother.
rms has been emphaticaly denied and
the announcement has been made that
the man who claimed to be the royal
matchmaker is not even known TO the
crown prince
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1910-06-04
NEVER SAW F|ANCEE
Servian Crown Prince to Wed
Turkish SuItan's Daughter.
Union Between the Royal Houses Ar
ranged-Youns Man Was Reported
Having Designs on an Amer
lean Heiress.

Belgrade. - In the announcement
which has just been made of the en-
gagement between the crown prince Of
Servia and Princess Schadis Sultana.
fourth daughter of ex-Sultan Abdul
Hamid Of Turkey, no one can, find a
Specification Of the impendin> e ~. Of
two loving hearts, or any,.
preaching the romantic THU .rN.
young persons, who are one day to q
man and wife, have never even seen
each other the prospective bride be-
ing Turkish lady of high degree,
who is seen by no one outside her own
household until her wedding day.
The affair is fixed up by the father
and uncle of the principal parties to it
during the visit of King Peter Of
Servia to the sultan of Turkey and real
significance is found In the fact that
by allowing his niece to become the
wife of the future king of Servia the
sultan acknowledges the Karageorge-
witch family to be of equal rank with
his own. This family Of lengthy and
cacophonous nomenclature has had
what literally may be called mush-
room growth, for only as far back as
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1910-06-04
Tea Tipping In Ireland.

Some interesting sidelights on thu
HE OF the peasantry in Ireland are
contained in the reports Of the inspec-
tors OF national schools, which have
lately been issued. The report says;
The use of tea Is now carried to SUCH
dangerous excess that 1t ranks before
alcohol as an enemy of the public
health, To aggrsvate the situation It
is IN the very poorest parts of the
country that the tea evil is most ac-
tive and hurtful. II Is only the cheap
sorts Of tea that reach these poor peo-
pie; and, let the quality be good or
bad, the tea is so prepared for use
that the liquid, when drunk, has the
properties OF slow poison. The tea
pot stewing on the hearth all day long
Is kept literally on tap; the members
OF the family, young as well as old. ~
sorting TO It at discretion.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1910-06-04

be getting over there now, Judge, for this
amt going to wait long. If We cant stop it.
we can see mighty good fight, anyhow"
They set out together. The courthouse in
Columbus stands in the middle of big square.
with a street on each of its four sides On
one corner of the square gathered the
Reece faction and near another corner the
Townsend crowd had assembled. Both were
fully armed. They were making no active
demonstrations yet. but evidently or
ganizing for business 1t a still. sunny
day, and both crowds were in easy calling dis
lance OF the courthouse.
Now. Judge" said Captain Bill, when they
had arrived at tho courthouse. who Is your
sheriff and where is he?"
His name is Burford, c. Burford. and
he's over there with the Townsend crowd. He
belongs to that faction"
Captain Bill stepped to the window and
called, in the strong. official manner of wit
ness summons: -. C. Burford.' repeated three
times.
There was movement In the Townsend
crowd and man crossed over and assembled
the courthouse stair. Mcdonald introduced
himself. as the sheriff entered and added:
"Now. Burford. why don't you stop this
row. Looks as II we're going to have a kill
ing match here, right away"
Captain l can't I'm powerless to do any
thing with these men If undertake to dis
arm them it will start fight that nobody can
stop"
We'll Burford, If you'll do as tell you. I'll
stop ii in 80 minutes or I'll resign my job as
Ranger"
"All right. captain, I'll do whatever you
say" assented Burford.
Then call your crowd over here. l want
to talk to them"
Sheriff Burford stepped to the window and
signed to the Townsend faction. They trooped
over and assembled the courthouse stair. car
rying their guns.
Mr.. Burford," said Mcdonald, which are
ycur regular deputies here?"
The sheriff indicated his three deputy ofA.
GERS, Captain Bill motoned them to stand
apart from the others.
Now. sheriff" he said 'dsarm the rest
OF these men"
The officer looked little bewildered.
81 don't know about" he began
Didn't you agree to do what | ordered?"
Then, to Kennon-"Didn't he, judge"
The judge nodded The sherf still hest
tated.
Never miri" said Mcdonald "In do II
myself. Here, boys" he went on In his mild
friendly drawl, come in here and stack your
guns in this wardrobe, It's good safe place
for them. They won't be likely to so of and
hurt anybody in there"
What was it about the manner Of the man
that made men obey? Those aroused blood.
thirsty Texans. full Of an old, deep hatred and
the spirit OF revenge, marched In and put away
their guns At his direction. with scarcely a
word of dissent
lie went out of the courthouse and crossed
the street to where the Reece crowd was gath.
cred. He carried his Winchester and the fac.
ton watched him curtously he approached
htNy
you?" he said, eheerfuly. as he came nearer
Nobody replied and Captain Bill came up
close.
Boys" he said your Guns are all RICH,
UP till now, but the governor has sent ras
down here 70 stop this trouble and | wan
you-all 10 help me"
How can We help YOU" asked OF th,
Reece faction.
Like them boys did over yonder Jus
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1910-06-04

whip the Guatemalans. and whose skill with
the six,shooter was nothing short of miracu-
lous This last belief was In some manner
sustained one day when he visited a shooting
gallery in company with an American dentist,
who had taken pleasure In showing him the
sights OF the quaint old town.
Captain, suppose you shoot out those tar
gets as rapidly as you can and see how many
you'll miss" he said, when they were inside
Without hesitation Mcdonald drew his re-
volver and opened fusillade. hitting target
at each shot. Two Mexcans who were prac-
Using In the gallery made n wild break for
the open air and safety. Soldiers and police
came running in excitement and confusion
To discover the cause 1t was all over by this
time and the officers seeing only Captain Bill
and tho dentist, stood gaping, waiting an ex-
PLANTATION.
1T is nothing" said the dentist in Span
fish; my friend the captain only prac-
Using little to keep his hand In"
As the century drew near its end wave
or disorder and crime that amounted to an
foundation swept over the eastern and south.
eastern portion of Texas. Murders lynchngs,
mobs and rumors of mobs were reported daily.
The ReecoTownsend feud In Colorado
county gave the state no end of trouble The
ReeCe and Townsend families killed one an.
other in the regulation way. when good oppor-
tunities offered. They had fashion Of gather.
Ing in the streets Of Columbus. the county
seat, for their demonstrations and sometimes
on field day like this they killed members
OF other families by mistake. But errors OF
this sort were not allowed to interfere with
the central idea of the feud; they apoogized
and went on killing one another, just me same
1t was when a boy who belonged to neither
faction was shot and killed at one OF these
reunions that Capt. Bin Mcdonald and his
Rangers were ordered TO Columbus To put
down what seemed about to become a general
war
Captain Bill failed to receive the order in
time to get his men the same day, but did not
wait He wired two to follow him on the first
train. and set out for Columbus alone. Ar.
irving on the streets of Columbus, he saw de
,acbments or armed men gathered here and
there-tne streets being otherwise deserted
He set out at once for the home of District
Judge Kennon to whom he had been ordered
IN report After the exchange OF greetings
Mcdonald said
.We haven't much time, Judge, from ap
pearances. ! saw lot of armed men as
came along and II looks like we're going t
have war"
"You are right" Judge Kennon said; w
ara expecting it any minute, Where are you
men and how many have your
"None. Judge. came aoue, but expec
two in the morning
"In the morning! Why, man, by that TIM
the fight will be over! And what can you d
With two men here? Nothihs less 'h"h
ar 40 will help this case.
"Judge," said Captain Bill. in his deiioera'
may ~ believe / can stop this thlhs u 70
Iii come down to the courthouse win M
ANYHOW, it's my duty to try ana wee oe''e
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1910-06-04

1904 the founder of the dynasty was
a swineherd. Servia was part of the
Turkish empire originally. but about
that time it rose and the swineherd 1t
was who won independence for his
kingdom, and was set upon the throne
as its first king
The crown prince of Servia, as is
probably known, Is the second son of
the present king of Servia, the eldest
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1910-06-04

In less than an instant a
Winchester was under his
nose and Captain Bill was
crisply saying:
IL will, hey? Well, I'll
Just put you in jail, anyway,
to show you how easy it Is to
do that"
The big fellow gave great
Jump and nearly fell over with
surprise and fright. His gun
dropped as If 1t had been hot.
The leader Of the Reece fac
ton spoke up quickly:
Boys he Is right" he said.
THE gov'nor sent him and
he's obeying orders, He has
no interest in one side or the
other"
Mcdonald marched the
Recess over to q store nearby.
ubora thev laid down their
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1910-06-04
U[5WAAG y y =

sold, and that he had thus attempted Y
evade the consequences Of this illegal act
by saddling the Humphreys with a stin
heavier crime. The Humphreys had been
cleared, but Wikerson had never ceased
to vilify them. Later one OF the Hum
phrey boys, George, had been set upon by
some Of the Wilkerson crowd and In de-
Tending himself had killed, with knife,
one Of his assailants The courts-there
were honest courts in Athens-had cleared
him, but in the Trans-cedar tribunal he
had been doomed. These facts constitu
ted about all the foundation of known
motive upon which Mcdonald would have
to build hts evidence. 1t was while he was
discussing these things with the attorney
on the night of his arrival that man rode
up to the gate just outside and called his
name.
Captain Bill rose, but the others pro
tested, declaring that it might be plot
to shoot him in the dark However, he
went, six-shooter in hand, and sticking il
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1910-06-04

APTAIN BILL stayed for con
siderable time in the Mexican
capital, for his travelling com
panion. the bank director. fell
very III, and the Ranger cap
tain turned nurse to pull him
through. He became n we'll
known figure In the city, being
often pointed out as the man
who had taken n squad -of po-
lice in charge: who was going
TO bring the Rangers down to
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1910-06-04

now-by giving
up your guns.
Then by going
quietly home"
There was a
little murmur OF
dissent, and one
big, husky fellow
said:
We'll, you'll
play hell getting
my gum"
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1910-04-30
Mr.. SherWoodS' Second
Visit.

The people of Lexington who
appreciate the best that there is
in music will be pleased to learn
that Mr., William H. Sherwood Of
Chicago, the visiting director of
music in Lexington College will
visit that institution on May 5th,
and give two of his famous pro-
grams. A lecture recital in the
afternoon, especially for stu
dents in music and in the even
ing a program for the general
public will be rendered.
An admission fee of fifty cents
viii be charged for each recital.
During Mr.. Sherwoods visit he
viii examine the graduates in
Music and sign their diplomas
provided they meet with his
standard.
The public is most cordially
invited to attend both recitals.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1910-04-30
Change Of Service.

On account of the unsafe con-
dition of the tower on the Meth
odist church all the services of
this congregation including Sun
day School will be held in Muir
rell Hall next Sunday. Parents
are requested to have their chill
dren come direct to Murrell
Hall on Sunday morning. The
work of repairing the tower is
expected to begin Monday and
it is hoped that it will be com
pleted by the close of next week.
Rev. Gibson will preach Sunday
morning.
Rev. Hickman, Pastor.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1910-04-30
E. F. NICHOLSON DEAD
A Prominent Business Man Sue
cumbs to Heart Failure AT
ter a Long Illness.

tOA q lung AA4llOoo'
Tuesday > morning at II 30
o'clock Edward F. Nicholson
dlel at his residence s23 South
Street of heart failure.
Mr.. Nicholson was 73 years, 4
months and one day old. He
was born in Lexington, North
Carolina, on January 25, 1897,
and was a son of Edward and
Margaret Nicholson.
His father died in 1912 and
in 1916 the remaining members of
the family moved to Lexington.
Here he was reared, educated and
learned the trade of wagon and
plow maker. In 1868 he volun-
teered in the Confederate service
and raised a company which was
attached to Rathburn's s regiment.
At the close Of the war he re-
turned to Lexington and in 1868
entered into partnership with
ChaS. Bartel, in the manufacture
of plows and wagons. The man
ufacturing business was after a
time discontinued; but Mr.. Mich
olson continued as dealer in
farm implements up to the time
of his illness.
In July, 1867, he was married
to Miss Clara Fall, daughter of
John c. Fall of this city. To
this union seven children were
born and survive: Mrs. Evan
Becker, Mrs. Clara Costello and
Mrs. Lucie Yates Of Lexington
Mrs. Z. NJ. Truck OF st. Joseph ;
Robert and Frank of Kansas City
and VIII of st. Louis.
Mr.. Nicholson was a member
Of the Methodist church and a
Mason. He was active in busi.
ness circles sE his life end had
been for many years a director
of the Lexington Savings Bank
He was man universally respect
ed, honorable in all his dealings
and a kind and loving husband,
father and friend whose death
is truly mouned.
The funeral services conducted
by Rev. 0. NJ. Hickman, assisted
by Rev. R. T. Mansfield was
held from his late home Thursday
afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial
was in Machpelah.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1910-04-30
Waverly Notes.

Wood McGrew was in st Louis
one day last week,
Mrs w. F. Smith was in Kan
sas City several days of last week
Miss Mamie Palmer came home
Saturday after a several days Wis
it in Pleasant Hill.
Miss Laura Edwards of Hodge
came down Wednesday to visit
her sister, Mrs. Hugh Leach
Miss Bertha Larkin, who has
been teaching school at yelling
ton, came home Tuesday.
Charley Carpenter of st. Louis
came in for a short visit with
with friends and relatives
Mrs. j. j. Robertson of Mt.
Leonard spent Thursday with
Mrs. T r.. Landrum.
Mrs. Mary Baker came home
Sunday morning after spending
the winter there.
Tracy Davis left one day last
week for Annapolis, Maryland,
where he will go to school.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Neiderjohn
of Blackburn came home to visit
her parents, Henry yanderlin and
family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Pickett
of Kansas City came down to Wis
it with her parents, Henry Nei
derjohn and family.
DIR. Z. c. Gordon of Lexington
preached here Sunday morning
and evening,
j. j. Neff of Higginsville cam,
in Thursday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Mitchell anC
children of Odessa spent severa
days with their son, w. R. Mitch
ell and wife.
Mrs. Carrie Stokes of Kansa
City lectured here Thursday al
ternOon and evening which wa
enjoyed by all.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1910-04-30

Miss Elliott Todhunter went
to Kansas City Wednesday after
noon for a brief visit.
Judge and Mrs. Richard Field
went to Sweet Springs Thurs.
day morning for a short visit.
Miss Charlotte Morath went
to Higginsville Thursday to
spend the day with friends.
E. B. and Geo. Vaughan was
in Higginsville Thursday on busi-
ness.
Dr. and Mrs. Frank Carter
and DR.. Meng went down the
line Thursday morning to nab a
few fish from an unknown fish
ing place.
Glover Branch spent Thurs
day in Concordia.
Lotion White returned Wed.
nesday from Porte velho, South
America, where he has spent
more than a year with an engi
neering corps.
Edward Freese Of Higginsyillt
srent Thursday here on bus
mess.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1910-04-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Kreihn
returned Thursday evening
from Kansas City where Mrs.
Kreihn has been in the Uni
yersity Hospital for treatment.
Miss Ruth Mcdonald of Den
yer, Colorado, is the guest Of
Misses Alice and May Peak of
this city.
John Majors returned Friday
morning from an extended visit
in Sedalia. He was accompan.
led home by his daughter, Mrs.
]. A. Majors.
Miss Carrie Field went to
Kansas City Friday morning to
spend the day.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1910-04-30

Henry Steinmann of Concor-
dia was here Thursday on bus
mess.
William Misenheltery returned
to Joplin Thursday after a short
visit here with relatives.
Miss Mary Lillian Atkeison
returned Thursday evening from
a few days visit in Kansas City.
Rev. A. F. Smith of Tulsa,
Okla, arrived Thursday for few
days visit with friends.
Evan Becker of Pine Bluff,
Arkansas, arrived Thursday tC
visit relatives.
Miss Hattie Hartwig went to
Kansas City Thursday for a
few days visit.
Edgar Cox went to Kansas
City Thursday on business.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1910-04-30
Had Hard Luck With His
Pleasure Car.

While learning the complicated
points of his car Thursday
Mr.. Ben Eaton had the misfor-
tune to guide it into the curling
at 20th and Franklin, Ave, break
ing the front axel. Mr.. Eaton
had just taken the chauffer's seat
and as he was going 10 make the
famous corner jerked the
wrong lever the results were dis
asterous.