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The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-05-26
WOULD FORCE LOWER OIL PRICES
Oklahoma Is Seeking to Compel
Waters-Pieree Oil Company to
Reduce Prices.

Guthrie, Ok-The Waters-Pierce
Oil company with its leading coun-
sci appeared at Enid 20 resist
in the district court the granting
OF an order %forbidding the COM
pany TO charge excessive prices
for oil in this state, which would be
followed by an order by the state cor
poration commission fixing a reason
able price for oil. II is possible that
the suit may be set tside by a com
promise in which the oil company
would consent to a reduction in the
price Of oil that would be satisfactory
10 the state, The suit has been pend
ing for nearly Eve years.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-05-26
INDIANS DANCE FOR THE GAS MEN
Twenty-Five comanehe Braves, Led by
ouanah Parker, Entertained Vlsi-
tors at Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma City, Ok-Twenty-hye
Commanche Indian braves led by Chief
Quanah Parker, danced IN war regalia
not far from ten, twelve and History
buildings. Their gy%ratiOns we're for
the entertainment Of 500 members OF
the National Gas association OF the
United states in annual convention
here. Mayor Scales delivered the ad,
dress Of welcome. Response was
made by J. N. Garard OF Columbus, o.,
yice-president OF the association, A
banquet was held at night.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-05-26

The American business Hysiem,
which gives mere boys responsible 20
sitions before they have acquired prac.
teal experience, u to an Engllshman
quite una%ccountable. He wonders
whether Il does not cause reckless
trading and Wild speculation. In other
countries they prefer to keep elderly
mon IN responsible positions because
they can be depended upon. Messrs.
Dyke a Sons. Somerset. England, en-.
ploy &c men More than half have com.
pieted 80 years service, 20 have been
there 40 years. nine over 50 years and
one 20 years.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-05-26
OKLAHOMA MARSHAL A SUICIDE
Levi Rogers Of 5raags Had Been
Charged With Killing a Prisoner
Who Tried 10 Escape.

Muskogee, Ok.-Leyi Rogers. city
marshal at the little town Of BrGggs,
In this county. rather than face a
charge Of murder for killing a prisoner
who tried TO escape. committed sui.
eide.
Rogers arrested Elijah Cofhnger last
December and the prisoner started 10
run. Rogers shot him The trial Of
Rogers was set for next Monday. re
went to a lumber yard and told one
OF the employees he was going TO com
init suicide and. drawing a revolver
shot himself IN tho head.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-05-26
CAN MAKE USURERS PAY DOUBLE
The Superior Court Has Upheld the
usury Law Of Oklahoma In
Test Suit.

Muskogee. Ok-The supreme court
upheld the usuary law OF tho
state which provides that a us
urer shall pay back twice the
amount he has charged az a usurious
rate. The case vas that Of Frank
Lightner against William p. Fields.
Lightner borrowed &l75 from Fields
and was charged 81 a month for thir-
teen months and then discharged the
debt by paying t206. L~ightner was
given a judgment for $500. II was
the first usuary case eve tried In this
county.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-05-26
The MINING LAWS WERE BROKEN
coroner's Jury Returned Verdict In
Cherry Mine Case After Six
Months investigation.

Princeton. m-The %coroner's Jury
which began last November 10 inves.
ugate the cause OF the Cherry mine
disaster. which resulted In the death
OF 265 miners in the 81. Paul Coal
Company's mine. has reached an
agreement and $50 separate yerdlo,s
have been returned. The jury says
The mining laws were broken with the
knowledge and consent Of the mine in
speetors.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-05-26

Wienna-in acquiring a lease OF
Kolowrat palace. Richard c Kerens,
the American ambassador viii be
housed nor sumptuously than any
previous representative al this court
The palace was built by Baron Albert
Rothschlld for his son, Baron Oscar
Rothschlld. who committed suicide.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-05-26
Jam.s nryce wants % oult.

Washington-Telegraphic infOrma-
ton from London received here states
that Ambassador James Bryce, Of
Great Britain, has written to the for
elgn office, asking that he be relieved
from further duty as ambassador at
Washington as soon as possible.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-05-26

Washington. d. C.-Senator Bailey
OF Texas has appeared under q silk hat
for the first time in his life. lie had
an engagement to speak at a dinner in
Newark, n. J.. The occasion called
the silk hat into service. The senator
from Texas admitted It was his first
ohense.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-05-26
aYntem Ronulred.

CioTk-May I have a days leave to-
morrow. sir? It is my mother.inlaw's
funeral.
Employer-My dear Huber, this
mustn't occur again. Last week your
wife died and now your mother.in-
laws going to be buried. You must
arrange things better in your family
and see that they happen in the holt
days.-Lustige Batter.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-05-26
Wand SD nd FederaI centrol.

Denver. Colardo.-Decla.ing that all
the elements which 80 10 make up a
water trust are Ia existence. James
r. Garfield made a strong plea before
the Colorado conservation commission
for cooperation between the federal
and state governments In the eonser.
walton OF water power resources.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-05-26
There Are a Few centsnarlans.

Washington. d. CA chapter CON
eerning reported centenarians Is con-
tanned In the census bureaus latest
annual mortality statistics. The report
amrms that 81 Il undoubtedly true that
the age Of 100 years is occasionally
attained.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-05-26
railway Fuel Mem conven..

Chicago~-The International Rail.
way Fuel association. n Of the lsrg-
est and most important OF railway or
ga~nisations, opened It's second annual
meeting here. the members being vel.
coined by Mayor Russe.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-05-26
a kIrkavIlle. No. rdItor pead.

K~irksyire. Mo-C. S. circuit. ex.
editor OF the Kirksyille Democrat and
OF the Kirksville Evening Express,
died at his home here. He was 5S
years old. Mr.. circuit was connected
With the Missouri Press association.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-05-26
Wisconsin Monument Dedicated.

Vieksburg. Miss-The Wisconsin
monument in the National park here
was dedicated with much ceremony.
Governor Davidson and a large party
OF prominent citizens from Wisconsin
we're present
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-05-26

According 10 experts government
seeds are getting better. No long.
or do cucumber vines come up
when squashes we're expected, and no
longer does the beet make its appear.
ance when the carrot was looked for.
II Is safe now to plant government
corn without getting barley or oats,
and Uncle Sans grass seed no longer
produces weeds. This will be welcome
news TO those who go to congressman
FOR their seeds, but still the best plan
IS 10 80 TO a good scotsman and be
sure your seeds win be all right
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-05-26
RsonIllnn M. Sac rroops.

Hannibal, Mo.-Orders have bseh
received by Col. II. Clay Mcdonald
commanding state roops on riot duty
at the Atlas Cement oompany's plant
at Ilasco. for the withdrawal Of ali the
men.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-05-26
a,artIna on ) Iona go.

Liberty. Mo.-Allen stephens. who Is
in SAIL here. is gettiag even with the
law BY starving himself. lie he's not
eaten In the ~ days he has been i'm.
prisoned and he says he will not est
until he Ia freed.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-05-26
southern Newspaper Pubushers.

Mobile. Alabama. fhe Southern
Newspaper Publishers association met
Ia annual convention here with head.
quarters at the Battle house. The ses'
sion continued through two days.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-05-26

That German cobbler who set the
world laughing by a piece Of spectacu.
lar c~rookedness was deported from
Ellis island, where the officials cannot
take a Joke.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-05-26

Alaska's latest gold field is yielding
s25 a pan. Still. look at the record
made by any girl who catches a mil
lionaire husband with her chatting
dfeht
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-05-26

We respectfully call to the weather
bureaus attention the fact that the
ice harvest was completed during the
regular winter months.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-05-26

S~eventy-six thousand farmers now
automobiles. Revival OF the
hack 10 the farm" cutlery is now part
" explained.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-05-26

A New York paper manufacturer
a that his company gets old rope
from an parts OF the world. and that
10000 ions Of II were manufactured
into paper In this country last year
This will surprise those who had
thought that the only use for old rope
was IN making campaign cigars.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-05-26

A Baltimore man wants a divorce
because his wife loves him so much
that her caresses and words OF en-.
dearment bore him. Il Is hoped that
women will not generally regard this
ne a solemn warning. Our opinion Of
the man is that he doesn't bulk very
large us a lord OF creation.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-05-26

Chicago hotels for transients have
become lovely and luxurious, but yodr
real Chicagoan viii refuse to become
a transient merely for that reason.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-05-26

Why should college girls smoke
cigarettes when there are so many In
teresting and useful things for them
TO do in this short life?
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-05-26

A Utica woman's neck was broken
by a hug Cupid's fatalities win soon
be numbered with those OF football.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-05-26

That oyster with 81 pearls was n
great Improvement over the one with
100000 typhoid germs.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-05-26

The police IN Chicago VIII watch
the bathing costumes. They VIII not
be alone In the work
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-05-26

Some men get as much enioymen,
out Of a toothpick as others do out OF
a cigar.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-05-26

A Pennsylvania mar remembered
his wife in his viii and also the widow
next door. dividing his property be
tween them but STIMULATING that II
either started a quarrel her share goes
10 the other. The Wanted wisdom Of
Solomon could have gone no further
ihnn this.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-05-26

The big fish stories r coming In.
The rain Of frogs in northern Indiana
IS scheduled for an eeyly date.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-05-26

Cotton -four and alfalfa biscuits are
preparing to oust wheat from its
stronghold In the human stomach.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-05-26

A swarm OF bees broke up a ball
game IN California the other day and
drove all the spectators from the
grand stand. One Of the remarkable
features Of the incident was that the
bees never touched the umpire.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-05-26

The man or movement that keeps
in the middle OF the road and is not
turned 10 the right Dr. left by fads or
follies is pretty sure Of success.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-05-26

A london barber has written a play
Ciled "The Ravens Cry" When did
those %torturers start shaving ravens?
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-05-26

Philadelphia surgeons are accused
OF having conducted cruel experiments
on helpless orphan babes. Can moth.
ing good come from Philadelphia
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-05-26

Il Is time that rich Americans
stopped being meal tickets for foreign
forgers Of old masters.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-05-26

AL UP-TO-DATE HOUsEKEEPERs
Tee Red Cross Ball Blue. Il makes clothes
clean and sweet as when new. All grocera.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-05-26

Spain has advised Ecuador and
Peru not 60 fight. The advice might
wen be extended TO all Central and
South American republics, no matter
whether they happen to be fighting or
preparing to fight Just nov or not
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-05-26

A strange thing about the war Of
the tongs is that there apparently are
as many Cinnamon in this country as
ever.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-05-26
EnuaItv.

Doctor Cpolitely)-Good morning
Mr.. Schmidt
Janitor-Howdy. DOe.-Life.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-05-26

Dead men may tel no tales. but
some defunct chickens would II they
bore upon their pallid skins the date
when they went into cold storage.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-05-26

II costs more to live now thar It did
a hundred years ago. but they had no
baseball then.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-05-26

Those Servian princes who have
given out that they do not desire rich
American brides omit to state what
figure they consider as a%fiuenee.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-05-26

According 10 a Missouri oour you
sre guilty Of c%ontributory negligence
n you 90 near = mule. just as you
would be II you pounded nails with a
stick OF dynamite.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-05-26

It costs nothing to go SOY riding on
a hot air wagon.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-05-26

The winter Of our discomfort being
over. we win now begin TO figure out
how much new fishing tackle W. shall
need.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-05-26

Dr. Plcrrr's Pellets enau, suFar-cuzted. easy 70
take as candy. reruiate and invlrouto EtGmach
LIVER aud howcia. Ia not Eupe-
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-05-26

Instead Of belling the cats they
should be trained to an exclusive spar
row diet.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-05-26

Lewis Single Binder cigar Original
Tin Foil Smoker Package, Sc straight.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-05-26

Il takes an oculist to make some
people open their eyes.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-05-26

THAT successful poker player GER
tainly paid a tribute to his winning
game when he selected his handsome
home"
How SOP
Don't you know he built It on a
biun?"
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-05-26

u You Have Common Sore Eyes,
II lines blur or run together, YOU need
PETTIT'S EYE SALVE, pc. An drug.
gists OF Howard Broa., Buffalo, n. y.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-05-26

down, suffered from pains in her side. head and
limbs, and could walk but n short distance att
time. She came very near having nervous
prostratiOns had begun TO cough a good deal,
and seemed melancholy by spells. She tried
two doctors hut got little help. Since taking
Lydia II. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Blood Purifier and liver pills she has im-
proved so much that she feels and looks like
another girl|"-Mrs. q. Cole, Ftohyillc, Ohio.
Irnsburv. Veruont.-aT fept ie NV dusv IN
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-05-26

Put up with sareasm-don't practise
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-05-26

For 80 years Lydia II. PinlIhnm's Vegetable
Compound has been the standard remedy for
female Ills No sick woman does justice 20
herself who will not try this famous medicine.
Made exclusively from roots and herbs, and
has thousands Of cures TO Its credit.
NS Mrs. Pinlsham invites all sick women
20 write her for advice. h has
guided thousands TO health free OF charge.
Address AIRS. Pinkham, Lynn. Mass
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-05-26

When shown positive and reliable proof that a certain
remedy had cured numerous cases OF female ills, wouldn't
any sensible woman conclude that the same remedy would
also benefit her if suffering with the same troublef
Here are two letters which prove the efficiency Of Lydia
Z. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-05-26

say n few words i'm praise of your medicine. when 1 began
taking Il i had been very sick with kidney and bladder trou-
bles and nervous prostitution. i am now taking the sixth bot
tie OF Lydia II. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and find myself
greatly improved. My friends who call TO see me have noticed
- great change."-Mrs. A. IL. SanbOrn, IrasbuTg, Vermont.
We will pay a handsome reward to any person who will
prove to us that these letters are not genuine and truthful
-or that either of these women were paid in any way for
their testimonials, or that the letters are published without
their permission, or that the original letter from each did
not come to us entirely unsolicited.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-10-28
Statement

On account of my wifes i'll health am force
to say Good Bye" to Camas Prairie and Cotton
wood 1t is with many regrets that shall retil
from your vicinity. Having lived amongst tn
Cottonwood people and learned to know each or
of you personally, also having enjoyed good bus
ness, am loath to depart from your midst.
When close my doors for the last tim
January LIST, 1911. it will be with the kindest
feelings for one and all, and in the meantime,
order to dispose of my large stock of Merchandis
am going to give you some prices never heard
before in Cottonwood. They will be talked abol
long after am gone.
S. C. KURDY.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-10-28

Blankets

We still have some excep-
tional values in Blankets and
can save you money on your
winter bedding.
The farmer and mechanic., 1910-11-22
importers Are Indicted
(By the Associatea p,o.-

}
New ork, Nov. 1e-Isaao ora
'tanhahs fhlllips, members OF the firm
OF L. q NJ. Phillips, importers IN h,,si
ness at NO. 8 West 18Th street vare
arrested late this afternoon. chars-d
with having defrauded the eoyer,-
hent out OF duty on wooden wearinn
tpparel imported from France y,
means OF false consular invoices A.
the government IS IN possession ~
evidence concerning a numbe,. Of al
lased fraudulent importations by tn
hrfn ban was fixed at SO, 900 for each
of the prisoners A surety comnany
furnished bonds
Assistant I. S. District Attorney @
6. Whitney. who has charge or tho
prosecution, says the Phillips firm,
have been acting as importers since
1907 and that the total Of the duties
out Of which the government has
been defrauded will reach s5OO00
The case follows quickly on the
proceedings against Joseph Brooke &.
Company. English Wooden Goods I'M
porters, because of alleged underval-
uations.
The farmer and mechanic., 1910-11-22
@a They Are Anarchists

9Tk, Nov. ia MESA ge
Lr.,,.. resident Diaz Of Mexico
.r -.- Sturbers in his country as
jshr Us and predicting severe pun
tor. was received in New York
r. tourist agency in response
aso,.,. sage asking for Diaz's personal
n. for the safety of travellers.
.,,. a3e, dated yesterday, says:
tord,. ing your cablegran~of yes
an,a Though it is Of no import
I.r .-lASt the peace vf the repub-
sd.r.. EF'up Of what may be con
ser.. 'iLaarchlstS have occupied them
l%..L yong udged by the courts which viii
aro 1a'5 punish the instigators. They
anu. present in the hands of the
then, ne" ne who intend to prosecute
aI..u." "''h the utmost severity the law
The farmer and mechanic., 1910-11-22
Mrs. COrey's Green Gown.

Mrs William Ellis Corey, who ar
rived from Europe yesterday and was
met by her husband, the president OF
the United States Steel Company, was
the sensation Of the ship. Mrs. oCrey,
who was formerly Habelle Gilman an
actress. wore a green hobble gown
with black trimming, made especla'ly
FOR her by Paau;n. of Paris. When
Mrs oCrey is standing, the wonder
f,,l gown. with its scantiness and mar
rowness. shows off her shapeiy figure
to decided advantage, but when she
novae Mrs Corey has to walk like
p.nlv Poo in ""The MikadO.
The farmer and mechanic., 1910-11-22
RALEIGH GOES FORWARD
- Have Three Railway Mai,
transfer Clerks at Depot
Man is }. W. Graves and .
lie Appointed 10 r. r
~ Who Has Been Appo;n,e,,
a'u's'nt- General and who -.
.p Railway Position

'alelgh keeps on prou;
h,,ai o" 'hat its prosperity ana :.
business increases. The Irnites gu oo rs
ei'ifnent does not run its h,,s;-
=" sympathy and when ;ts ,otio %
20 % clty's increasing
lied upon. 70 De re.
:. latest official recognition,
casing Importance or Pa,o;ct :
assigning Of the third ma,
- eierk at the union depot !, w..
'hat a second clerk was n,,t
o'i outy and now the force ,s
creased. ssdin IN
~ DUTY at the depot for n,o,
1ias Deen Mr.. Robert r I,nr,s5 eai 3
w Ioi. K. L. Leins1eT 1.,s -. ! !, !
o,d mere, being the second na,
-, =" MT. j. w. Graves. who Go.
,laa4 .iie tolum bus Norfolk p.;,,
f;s.o.ilce, ;n, makes the third man 60
,9hsler, :, VINO has been annoin+a, -
:, u'a,'-General q, by Governor kitoh
~ ~ VIII give up his derot worl-
MS successor will shortly he n.a
'ohe up the duties Of the positio,
ne mail business at the nnio,
80 90 laS SHOWN great increase in ~
=. past years and the big worL ~
Of ha.eea'; ~ ~ pe realized when tho worl.
trains as 'ne mails from thirtv-two
indax 10y 10y IS calculated. This is an
y, .ie increasing trade and hnsiN
ness relations of Rale;gb h'u ousl-
be with satisfaction th1+ alru u II VIII
caro- ina will learn Of the ->rrlh
Capital City. 3'o" IN OF Its
The farmer and mechanic., 1910-11-22

(NeW YOrk World.

NEW Ork WOTId.)
James w Osborne has performed al
important public service in causing the
arrest OF a juror charged with accept
ing a bribe in the Rosenheimer muir
der trial
There are things a lawyer may not
do. He may not cOnnive at removing
evidence or witnesses from the juris-
ton He may not have know ledge OF
perjury and remain silent He may
not consent TO jury fixing. Yet law
yers have done all these things in New
York. Perjury is common. Jury fixing
has been notorious.
The more reason for making an ex~
ample Of any man caught attemp ting
such a crime. In Justice to the people
and to the accused, trial OF the issue
should be quick and short and sharp
The farmer and mechanic., 1910-11-22
il. From i'0iSp,e.I Pie.

Washington. Pa, Nov 17.-Seven
persons We're made III by eating poi
soned pie in q South Main street res
taurant here last night Thev are re-
ported to be in serious condition,
but viii recover. The pie later was
thrown from the window Of the res
taurant and was eaten by chickens,
thirty-seven Of which have died
John Fremont. negro cook in
making the pie. got hold Of can OF
rat poison instead of baking powder
He is one of the victims Of his mis-
take.
The farmer and mechanic., 1910-11-22
TWO NEW MAJORS NAMED
GORDON Smith of Raleigh Com
mIssIoned as Adju,ant General
on Duty in Office Here and Co,,;
stoned Issued to Capt. $. Glenn
brown. OF Greensboro. as Assistant
au!utant- General and Detailed For
Duty With First Brigade.

new military commission and a
promotion to a higher position rane
yesterdaS to Lieut.. Gordon smith. OF
ma him MAJOR Gordon Smith
MAJOR Smiths appointment is as an
@ assis'ait Adlutant-General with the
iahh OF major and he is assigned 10
~ the oftice of the Adiutant-
deHtrai, succeeding to the position
vacated BY the new Adjutant-t;eDer.i
II. l.. Lelnster. MAJOR Smith. prior
~ ms appointment yesterday, was Bat
ianon Adjutant of the Third Regiment
YIN the rank of lieutenant He is
q young man who is vel! equipped for
the important military duties he will
De called on to perform.
Ahothef promotion announced yes
tefuay was that Of Capt S. Glenn
- own, OF Greensboro, who was ap-
pointed an assistant Adlutant t-General
with the rank of major ard detailed
lor onty with the First Brigade