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The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1910-08-25
Government That squanders MiuIons

government Inat SquanuerS MILLIONS.
In spite OF Mark Twain's calculation
that, If the Mississippi River contin-
ues at the present rate to shorten its
course by cutting off corners, in due
course of time New Orleans and St
Louis will be within speaking distance
of each other, the distance from one
city to the other is still nearly twice
as great by the river course as by rail.
This is one OF the several handicaps
which rivers naturally suffer in COM
petition with railroad transportation,
and is one of the reasons why it is
foolish and wasteful to spend the very
vast sum on river improvements that
our Government has expended in the
past. and is still doing in the present.
A section Of the Red River forms one
glaring example of this sort OF legis-
lative folly. In 1908 $7S,203 was ex-
pended for maintenance and improve
ment The traffic here was so slight
that the improvement cost the Gov
eminent $1S3 per ton! The extent of
the practice of throwing away wan
tonly many millions on river and har-
Dor appropriations in order to keep
the "pork-barrel' full is appalling. A
good idea of the extent OF this ''crime"
and its modus operandi may be had
from an article on the subject by Mr..
Hubert Bruce Fuller in the August
Worlds Work.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1910-08-25
REAL ESTATE.

Do You Want HOme7 By adopting
eur plan, you will be landlord. $3.50
per month, plus $50 interest on yearly
balances, will pay for a 100000 home
IN 1o1 years; you are at liberty to pay
oR IN full at any time, thereby stopping
further interest We will also take
up" that mortgage. Write OF call on
J. W. PONDER, 1896 Chamber of
Commerce Bldg. Richmond, Va
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1910-08-25
gRAYsER'S NERVE AND BONE
EMINENT.

YEARS A SUCCESS
After being made and used in thOu-
sands Of homes as the best remedy
fsr all aches snd pains for forty-five
pears, we have decided to show our
appreciation by doubling the size of
0ur sc bottles. You viii never know
how much difference there could be
I'm IMMINENT until you have tried the
sid original FRAYSER'S NERVE
AND BONE IMMINENT. For Man
- Beast
J. W. FRAYSER 4 CO.,
1901 E Main St
Richmond, Va
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1910-08-25
NEW YORK Sinclair n

NEW 1UHh.- Spec1al.-A mass
meeting in support of boxing is be-
ing arranged by prominent sporting
men. This IS the first outcome of
the policies action in stopping the
fight Tuesday night
when ordered " acting Mayor Mitch
ell 10 see THAI the law was upheld
1t was said today that the definite
plans for the meeting would be an
nounced within a short time.
The local clubs have made No
cnange In their plans. Last night the
Club held its scheduled
meeting and tonight the Longacre
VIII do likewise. Other clubs have
taken the same stand.
me announcement is made that
Kaufman and Lang will meet in Phil
adelphia on September 5th for civ
rounds. N
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1910-08-25
Says Shot Was Accident.

FREDERICKSBURG. vA-SpecieI.
Grover Cleveland Richardson was held
for the grand jury charged with hav-
ing shot and killed Blanche Smith
Grymes near Naulakla.
1t was said that Richardson re-
0uested Miss Grymes to make an en-
gagement for him with a mutual girl
friend, and that when she refused he
shot her. He went to the home OF
w. S. Hearn and surrendered. H1
says the shooting was accidental.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1910-08-25
THIS BABY WEIGHS ONLY
POUND AND A HALF

DUQUOIN. ILL., Special.-A baby
girl weighing one and one-half pounds
and less than twelve inches in length
was born yesterday to Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Wallace, who live on a farm
east of here. The infant is so tiny
that match will hide one of her
fingers, while her head is about the
size of hens egg. The doctors say
she will live.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1910-08-25

If there is no rest for the wicked
then what is the lazy man after as he
lies in the shade?
Among all the fools there Is none
bigger than he who thinks he can get
something for nothing.
The hookworm is surely not TO
blame for all the laziness; that would
be too much for any poor worm to
have to bear.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1910-08-25
Ten New Cases in Iowa.

, DES MONIES, IA.-Special.- Ten
been reported to the State Board of
Health. Three cases were reported
from Mason City by DR.. Wade Forest,
the Government surgeon who has
been detailed to Iowa to investigate
the disease.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1910-08-25
So 40 s1O

made each day; canvassers and mer-
chant agents wanted to sell my solid
aluminium "Gem" cooker and house
hold specialties; exclusive territory;
fine proposition for general store
Keeper VIM. r. BRANCH. Wholesale
Department. South Fourteenth St.,
Richmond. Va.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1910-08-25
AIRSHIP WAS ON
FIRE IN THE AIR
Aviators Seen Clinging to Burn
ing Car As 1t Fell to the
Earth.

BERLIN.-Special.- par
ties and scout airships were today sent
airship which was seen 20 catch firo
and fall last night. The accident waA(
OF Dessau. They saw the aviator&
clinging TO the blazing car as the ma
chine fell
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1910-08-25
MANY VICTIMS OF
INFANTILE PARALYSIS
HARRISONBURG, VA Spe-

HARRISONBURG, VA Spe-
HARRISONBURG, VA, Aug.
1S.--Carl Argenbright, the three
year-old son of Letcher Argen-
bright, of Sinai, Rockingham
county, is I'll with infantiIe par
aIysis. This is probably the first
appearance OF the disease i'm this
section. The boy was suddenly
stricken and has no use OF his
legs, though otherwise is in good
condition
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1910-08-25
Two-Year-OId Victim.

SIOUX FALLS, S. D. Special
The two-year-old son of Louis Bosch
died here yesterday. He was the first
victim here of infantile paralysis. He
was sick less than a week.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1910-08-25

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. IN
every town in Virginia; good prop
osition for hustlers, no others need
reply to this ad. Address ]. w.
PONDER. 1896 Chamber of Com
merce Bldg, Richmond, Va.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1910-08-25
Characteristic Words

Mr.. Browning (pompously)-This
IS great day for us at home. NV
daughter comes OUT tonight
Mrs. Diggle (surprised) -You don't
say So mister! So does my husband;
'e's been in for a month.SThe Tat.
Ter.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1910-08-25
WANTED

We want man of ability and good
standing In this locality to devote all
or part time, TO sell The Wright Horse
Remedies to the dealers and consum-
ers, on a liberal commission basis.
Our line has been on the market three
years, and are fully guaranteed to be
the very best ever offered to the trade.
A good chance for a young man who
is a hustler, or for any one now COM
ing in contact with the public.
THE WRIGHT HORSE REMEDIES
aaae~ CORP ~E1k
Southern Stock Yards,
Richmond {: Virginia
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1910-08-25

culture and horticulture to secure such
results But Il shows what nature
has the power 90 do when properly
treated: and the principles OF expert
cultivation are not 50 dff1cult but that
any man OF fair intelligence can learn
TO apply them successfully.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1910-08-25

HAIR GOODS.

ALL THE LATEST PARIS FASH
IONS In HAIR DRESSING. All
kinda OF Hair on hand or made TO
order. Combines made into Switches.
PempadOurs, PUTS, etc. Satisfaction
guaranteed. HUGHES, 2eS North
Thtrd st., Richmond. Va
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1910-08-25
CRFAT FAILS ONT

NnnAA rALLAS, ONT.- Special
Miss Ethel Roosevelt. daughter OF for
mer President Roosevelt. In In Nom
tana, accompanied by Major Henry
Fairfield Osborn. famous paleortoio-
gist of the United States Geological
Survey; Miss Osborn. his daughter
ana a party or guides. Miss Roose-
Welt Is engaged in exploring the gla-
cial recesses OF Glacier Park.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1910-08-25
FOR SALE

SECOND HAND BAGS AND BURLAP
for sale. RICHMOND BAG CO.
Richmond. Va.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1910-08-25
Market Reports
RICHMOND PRODUCE MARKKr

Corrected each week By the
WalIerstein Produce Company,
POaItry.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-02-03
COLLEGES REOPEN
WAR ON FOOTBALL

CHICAGO, Jan. 24.-Football may
be abolished temporarily at the Uni
versity of Chicago after next season,
unless forthcoming changes by the
national rules committee suit the au-
thorites at the institution The pro-
fessors, according to member of the
athletic board will consider dropping
the game if the 1910 season shows as
many accidents and deaths as last
year
At next Saturdays meeting of the
athletic boards the professors it was
announced, will take up the question
of football rules and pass a vigorous
resolution calling on the national COM
mittee for the radical changes that
have been suggested at the various
gridiron sessions at the Midway,
Coach A, A, Stagg, who thinks the
rules committee will satisfy the critics
of their sincerity and wisdom at the
February meeting, will go before the
board with the latest developments in
rule reform. He heard so many sug-
gestions at the meeting of his old play
ers Friday night that he will keep a
stenographer busy arranging them for
the next few days.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-02-03
OLYMPICS SEEK
AN ADVANCE DATE

leine Heitmuller, manager of the
Olympic baseball team of San Fran
cisco has written a letter to George
Engee of the Chinese Athletic Club
here stating that ne Is already working
on a plan to bring a baseball team and
several track men to Honolulu next
Autumn. The baseball team would
be the same as he would use during
the 1910 season, and the trip would
be made as soon as the season is finish
ed.
Heitmuller evidently has a better
opinion of the playing qualities of To-
cal baseball teams than most baseball
managers on the coast, for he does not
offer to lick the whole islands before
breakfast but modestly asks for games
with local teams. that he will be &C
commodated and given a royal well
come in the bargain goes without say
ing.
The offer, to bring several track men
along is also a matter of interest They
will not only be well received by local
athletes, but will doubtless be able to
entertain Honolulu with a few extra
ordinary stunts.
The proposition comes a little early
| for consideration by local teams, as
the islands clubs do not make their
programs so far ahead. However, the
Olympics will be given enough assur-
ance to warrant them in putting Ho-
nolulu on their list for this year.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-02-03
MORE HANDBALL
GAMES FINISHED

The handball tournament at the Y.
M. c. A. wont merrily on yesterday
afternoon, nd the results in some res
poets have been changed. Interest was
at high pitch during the latest con-
tests and the crowds to watch the
, matches increase as the finish draws
nearer,
In yesterday afternoons games Chris
Lewis won from Barnhardt by the
score of As to 8; NJ G. Johnston won
from Sin lung, 45 to IL, and S. Bum
from Clement Pang, As to 43. AS will
be noted all the games except the last
were a bit onesided
There will be two games this after
noon. $3.50 st. John will try con-
illusions with Fook On, and at 4:30
Purvis will play Gertz.
1t should be remembered that the
seniors have played their best men,
and that the weaker players are now
to come. AS the High Schools have
some good men to play yet, the remain
ing games may prove of greater in
terest than any yet pulled off.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-02-03
INSISTS ON REVISION.

NEW YORK, Jan 24-Fordham uni
versity will insist on radical football
revision at the February meeting of
the rules committee A statement pub
lished in the current issue of the Of
fetal university organ, the Fordham
Monthly, says that the Fordham d.
mands will be along the line of the
stand taken by President David Starr
Jordan of Stanford University several
years ago. He objected to the danger
GUS system of interference low tack
ling in the open field, plays directed
against individuals, and mass plays
The statement concludes;
Football needs reform During the
last season it has slain 80, fatally in
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-02-03

The last three months of 1909 show
most favorable report of the exports
of motor cars and parts from the port
of san Francisco. For this period there
was a gain in 1909 over the same period
in 1908 Of $9IS45 This was made up
of gain of $1O3979 for automobiles
exported and a decrease in the exports
of accessories of $6,134.
In October a total of S31,003 worth
of automobiles and S47S2 worth of ac-
cessories were shipped, as against
$15,359 during the same period of the
year previous.
In November 1909, one machine val
ued at $500 was shipped to Guatemala
two machines valued at $4,000 to
Salvador, two machines valued at S5,
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-02-03
SPORTS
HAWAII THE BEST
AUTO CUSTOMER

500 and $50 worth of accessories to
Japan, two machines valued at S4,477
and $617 worth OF equipment to the
Philippine islands, and 80 machines
valued at $4,000 and parts valued at
81 ,G25 to Hawaii This gave total of
80 machines valued at S91,S97 and &C
cessories valued at 1926 for the month
as against six machines valued at S17
$50 and parts valued at $12,651 for the
same month in 1908.
In December 1909, 80 machines val
ued at S5f,5S7 and accessories valued
at Si,799 we're exported, as against a
total of IS machines valued at $45,3S3
ana equipment valued at 1925 for
the month of December, 1908.-S. F.
Call.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-02-03
KE7CHEL REFUSES
OFFER Of $4,000

GRAND RAPIDS Mich, Jan. "a
Hugh Mcintosh, the Australian pro-
moter, has cabled Stanley Ketchel
and offered him $4,000. One would be
with Tommy Burns, another with Bill
Lang and the third with an unknown
Ketchel's reply was the single word
mo" Ketchel wants to meet Thomas,
middle weight champion of England,
first; then he would be willing to meet
Tommy Burns.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-02-03
NOT TOO RAINY.

To the strangers who have been here
during the past few weeks it appears
that Honolulu is a very moist place,
the weather reminding them some
what of that experienced by Portland
folk. Down at Haleiwa, which is real
ly a very delightful place, the rain
fall is considerably less than in the
city and the temperature is higher.
1t is pleasant place to stop for a day
or a week and being within a short
ride of the city by auto, or train it
has all of the conveniences of a city
hotel Post Office and telephone on
the premises.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
jured 20 and seriously wounded 1000
others"
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-02-03
H$S&saS*S$S&s1Sxa1E&zSSS
WOULD REDUCE DOWNS.

NEW HAVEN, Conn, Jan. 24,-Ted
Coy, captain of Yale's championship
eleven last fall, believes two important
changes should be made in football
rules this year 81 would advise" he
says, "the abolition of the forward pass
and the reduction of the number OF
yards to be gained on four downs Ia
seven, instead of ten as at present"
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-02-03

J. N. Densham, lately sporting writer
for morning paper, and wife sailed
in the Alameda last night for the
coast, where the former will work on
a daily paper.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-02-03

Kodak films at coast prices at Homo
lulu Photo Supply Co., 1859 Fort street.
Post cards, views, Kodak supplies and
everything Photographic"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-07
SALIVA U. c. t. FILE PROTEST..
They Say the X. C. Judges Didn't Tend
to Their Business.

Salina, Kan, June st. S. Taylor,
senior counsel, and Fred Rightly. cap
tain of Sunf1ower council, U. c. T.,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-07
WOMEN CAUGHT HIM.
Oakland Matrons Capture Thief Who
Stole Their "Washings.''

James Carey, who was pursued and
captured by irate Oakland women
whose property he stole, and who was
compelled to return the property, will
be arrested today on a state warrant
charging burglary. The particular
charge made against Carey will be
that he entered a barn, broke open a
tool chest and took a file. The file
has been identified as the property of
Charles Powell, an employe of the Bell
Telephone company.
The women of Oakland pursued
Carey because he had stolen washing
off the lines. They captured him and
compelled him to give up that much
of the stolen goods. But he had more
stolen property. The police were no
titled that Carey was running in the
direction of the Sardou bridge and
officer Woods seizing a bicycle which
was handy. without so much as con-
sulting the owner. rode to the Sardou
bridge, captured his man, returned
with him, replaced the bicycle before
it was missed and landed Carey in
jail.
81 stole the stuff said Carey, in
discussing his pursuit and capture,
because 1 thought 1 could sell it and
get the money to buy me a square
meal. 1 was hungry
Carey was in town four months ago,
he says. At that time he was arrested
and held for investigation 1t was
thought at that time he was connected
with some petty stealing that was go
ing on around town. He was later re-
leased.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-07
SURPRISED TO SEE HER.
Mary McGonigle, Supposed to Be
Dead, Astonishes Relatives.

New York, June IF Mary Nc
Gonigle had been a reader of the
newspapers, none of the complications
below would now puzzle her relations.
Mary McGonigle was struck by a
trolley car last April and died shortly
afterwards in a hospital. On notifica
ton from the coroner, her relatives
came to view the body and she was
identified by her son Edward, a pri-
vate in the Fifth United States infan-
try, her sister. her brother and a
cousin; a burial permit was issued in
the name of Mary McGonigle; an in
surance company paid $117 on the
life of Mary McGonigle; the traction
company paid $3.50 for the funeral of
Mary McGonigle; the body of Mary
McGonigle now lies in Calvary ceme-
terry. Late last night Mary McGonigle
in the flesh walked into her sisters
home.
To say there was surprise at her
visit would understate the emo
tions of the relatives The
sister screamed, the brother dropped
his new clay pipe and a small niece
tainted. Mrs. McGonigle herself was
surprised but placid; she had not read
the newspapers.
Then came explanations. Mary Nc
Gonigle had been buried all right, but
it was the wrong Mary. The living
woman is washerwoman in private
service and her address f1uctuates with
her employment. The dead woman
who bears such an extraordinary re-
senblance to her was no relative but
dress to the hospital. The undertaken
who buried the latet Mary was sum-
moned to view the living Mary Nc
Gonigle.
'I never say such a resemblance"
he gasped. "And I've buried a many"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-07
AT NIGHT HE FLED.
'HaVe a Drink. Baby Doll" Said
Mitchell to Wife.

The baby was asleep when we re-
turned from a drive and 1 put him to
ped. Then I undressed and got in be-
sac MIN. The last words my husband
SAID TO me were, Baby DOLL do you
want a drink? and 1 said No and
looked at the clock. 1t was 10 o'clock
ana went to sleep. In a moment
heard door slam and the sound of
running feet down the cement walk I
awoke with scream and saw my baby
was gone and my husband, too. Run
ming out onto the porch 1 sat there in
my night clothes until IL o'clock wait
ing for their return but they did not
come"
Such is the story of the KIDNAPPING
OF 1O-months-old Charles Mitchell as
told today by his mother, Pearl 2.
Mbtcheil, relating her experience of
Sunday night. She was in the county
attorneys office this morning getting
an order from the court to fake Gus
tody of the child which has found.
The mother learned this H. ing that
the child was found last night at the
nome of her father-in-law. Alex Mitch
ell. at the corner of Winfield and Sar-
Gou avenues in Oakland. where the
husband had taken it, Besides asking
the order to get the child, she is pre-
pairing a divorce suit against her hus-
band. Yet she denied that there was
any trouble between them and cites
his endearing term of Baby DolP' as
authority on his mental feeling at the
time of the kidnapping
James H. Mitchell, father of the boy,
Will not sit by and give I'D the child,
He viii bring action to have his wife
declared unfit to have the custody of
the child and thereby get it for him
self. In support of his action he tells
the officer at the county Jail that often
when he was asleep in the house, his
wife met other men.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-07
TIP TO The WISE. HE is STILL FREE.
'ohce ka1ded Lang Place But Adam Skinner, Alleged Kid
were Badly FOOLED. naper, Evades Officer
Heard Long, Deep of Captured at Lawrence He Fools
Bulldog They Saw Not Police Chief Nicely
POOR BOW WOW GONE. JUDKINS Is ON TRAIL.
"here Is 1hat Canne Four Sheriff Norton Sends Deputy
teen Cops NOW Ask. to Locate Fugitive.
hief Jenkins Thinks Word Child i'm Custody-Wil Re Re-
was Sent to knowing Ones. stored to Mother Soon.
Police Raided Lang Place But
We're Badly Fooled.
Heard Long, Deep Growls of
Bulldog They Saw Not,
POOR BOW WOW GONE.
Where Is That Canine?, FOur-
teen Cops Now Ask.
Chief Jenkins Thinks Word
Was Sent to knowing Ones.

on doors locked and bar
red, while a ferocious bull dog emit
ted his war cry inside, the police un-
covered mystery. 1t might be nam
ed the Missing Guardian of the Beer
or THE CANNES Escape At any
rate, the enigma is there still unnamed
and unSolVed.
Fourteen policemen were included
IN the force sent to the suspected dis
tricts Monday night for the final
roundup before the opening of the
aviation meet. They were divided into
squads. Five places were visited but
in only one did the police make an
arrest. This is alleged to have been
due to a leak" at the police station.
None of the officials however, are i'm
plicated in it.
Beer and Bull Dogs.
But to return to the dog. When the
officers reached the Lang resort on
Madison streets, and pounded on the
door the growls of a dog greeted them
Langs beer supply was recently
found hidden in a nest of bull dogs
SO the officers thought they were on
the right track. The dog ran from
door to door as the police moved
about the house.
Ready to Kill.
At last, unable to get any of the
doors open, the officers entered
through an opening they made in
the wall of the house. One after an
other they stepped through the hole,
revolvers in hand and ready to STAY
the dog. But no dog was to be seen.
Neither could any opening be found
whereby the dog escaped. Every door
the officers found was not only lock-
ed, but braced inside with a piece Of
heavy planking.
Bottles, two beer kegs that had just
been emptied, and other evidences of
a recent liquid frolic were found, but
no people and no bull dog. And the
mystery of the dogs escape remains
unsolved to this day.
Leak at Station?
Regarding the leak" Chief Jen-
kins was signing the warrants when
the man who is believed to have tip
ped off the raids entered the room. He
remained some time and had an OPP
portunity to see the nature of the pa
pers Jenkins was signing, despite all
that the chief could do. "Jupe" Jor-
dan, however, was arrested and liquor
found and confiscated and Ben Jor-
dan, and the two Jordan women, all
colored, were arrested on the North
side.