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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-13
SWANSON TAKES TITLE.
1hrozos Harley Parker an Match for
Welter7ceight Championship.

Alexander Swanson. the we'll known weller
weight wrestler, of this city. and Harvey Parker,
the Little Demon of Worcester, Mass, met on
the mat for the Welterweght championship last
evening at the New Polo Athletic Club After an
hour and a half of the iercest kind of wrestling
the referee awarded the bout to Swanson, who
had gained a fall The conditions of the match
provided that the who had gained the most
falls in an hour and half would receive the de-
cison, and in there were no falls the man
doing the most aggressive work would receive the
title Swanson gained the fall after % minutes
and 81 seconds of wrestling half-Nelson.
large crowd gathered in the big clubroom-
The men were evenly matched, and although
Parker had the advantage of possessing more ex-
perience Swanson made up for this by having the
aid of H II. Egeberg, the Danish wrestler, who
won the Greco Roman championship Of America
from John Penig little over week
There little to choose in the ability of the
men. They went onto the mat at 10 o'clock Par
her began as the aggressOr. and soon had his op-
ponents shoulders within a dangerous nearness to
a fall. His efforts TO down his man soon told on
him, and. getting a good half-Neson, Swanson
pinned Parkers shoulders to the floor, amid mighty
applause Each worked hard after and
neither could gain fall. There were several pre-
nminarV bouts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-13
HORNBLOWER DISCUSSES INSANITY
An Anomaly, He Says, That 1t Is No Bar to
Suit Based on Tort

The Society of Medical Jurisprudence, of which
many well known lawyers and physicians of this
city members held it's 10th annual meeting last
night at the Academy of Medicine. No. II West
Forty-third-st. William b. Hornblower delivered
a talk Insanity Affecting the Law of TOrts. "
In the general business session prior to the read
ing OF the paper the fact that the title doctor"
obnoxious to many physicians, shown by
a resolution carried unanimously that in all lit
eraure OF the society the future the title ply
sician' should be used instead of doctor"
Mr. Hornblower said in part:
It is principally in murder cases that the defence
of insanity IS abused, juries being prone to seize
excuse to save the life of the accused person
when emotion sentiment has been appealed TO
and they seek some legal reason for avoiding the
logical consequences OF the evidence produced
against the prisoner.
II is a curious anomaly in our Jurisprudence
that the defence of insanity is held to be com
suit based upon criminal tort. Thus. in case
of assault by an insane person, the party COM
uniting the assault cannot be punished crimnally,
Notwithstanding that the assault constitutes clear
breach Of the peace, yet he be made to re-
spond in civil suit for damages brought by the
party assaulted. In the case the courts hold
the law because the party incapable OF com
hitting an offence against the law. and on the
other the physical act OF assault holds.
That man should be held responsible in dam
ages for failing TO do what he Is physically or
mentally unable to DO Is certainly shocking 10 the
II would seem that there is no
difference between physical and mental RESPONSE
bility IN some of the cases decided by the courts
There Is in my opinion no sufficient reason for
applying tort the harsh and illogical rule
which has been laid down by some authorities, and
certainly in negligence cases the most sensible and
negligence as matter OF law where there is no
negligence matter of fact. because of mental
incapacity the part Of the alleged wrongdoer.
Dr. Carl Beck was chosen president,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-13
BIG RAILROAD MORTGAGE RECORDED.

TBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.i
Norfolk Va Dec. R.-The movement for the
purchase Of the Chesapeake Transit Railroad prop
erty by the Norfolk and Southern a Vanderbilt
line was completed to-day. the transfer deeds
being recorded in Norfolk and Princess Anne coun-
ties and Norfolk City. One Of these deeds is a
mortgage OF the Norfolk and Southern 10 secure
so oO0oc0 OF bonds of which a. 100000 are 20 be ia
sued At present TO take up the outstanding bonds
Of the Norfolk and Southern to paw for the transit
property. the electrifcation Of the Virginia Beach
branch and broad Rauging OF the washington and
Plymouth branch. The remaining bonds are to be
used acquire or construct additional lines The
company proposes TO make extensive improvements
at Cape Henry.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-13
QUEENS WANTS FIRE PROTECTION.
Rockaway Beach Blaze ArOuses Citizens to
Petition Commissioner

The burning Of the West End Hotel and more
than hundred bathing houses at Rockaway
Beach on Sunday night caused the advocates OF the
extension Of the paid Fire Department throughout
all wards of Queens Borough to get busy yesterday,
and an effort will be made at the coming session Of
the State legislature TO have bill passed which
will compel Fire Commissioner Nicholas Hayes to
extend the paid system all over Queens Borough.
The Queens County Water Company. which sup
plies the RockaWays with water was censured
yesterday because OF the fact that the pressure OF
Sunday night on tho water mains would not per
nit the hremen play stream any higher than
GtN fact
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-13
ST. LOUIS ART SECTION AT GARDEN

feature Of the Worlds Fair of St Louis which
is to be reproduced in miniature in Madison Square
Garden from December It to December 80, Will be
an art section. Professor Mario Salvini, chief of
the exhibits, told Tribune reporter last evening
that about one hundred paintings would he shown
the work of American, Italian. Flemish and Ger
man artists, about One-Quarter of which prize
winners and some statuary There would also be
a large and valuable exhibition OF the applied arts.
Professor SalVn declared that the value of all the
exhibits shown at the Garden would be about
81 o00000 The exhibition would include The Pike
and the native F1lipinOs, with the first Filipino
born in the United States. and many of the most
Interesting attractions OF the fair
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-13
NO BROOKLYN REVOLT SAYS vooRHls

President John R. Voorhis. OF the Board of Flee
tons denied yesterday that the Brooklyn office
was IN revolt over an order issued regarding the
special clerks. Several clerks were transferred
from Staten Island to Brooklyn yesterday. he said
because the work in Brooklyn was behind that CT
the oIher pofoughs. An order had been issued
That al temporary clerks who wouldn't or couldn't
do far days work or who did not behave them
had resigned in Brooklyn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-13
GOVERNMENT AID ASKED FOR.

Washington Dec. l2-Secretary Wilson to-day
recommended to the House that an appropriation
Of s225eel be made 20 meet the emergency caused
by the TaYages OF the cotton boil weevil and Of
other insects and diseases affecting cotton. and 70
study the diyershcatiOn OF crops, the Secretary OF
Agriculture be authorized to expend he money
IN cooperation with State experimental stations
and practical cotton growers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-13
0M Naham4hJms

The Christmas music in the ROTUNDA
will continue all this week and next. The
singing occurs at intervals from 10 A. NJ until
P. NJ. To-day's program will be rendered
by the following
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-13
Focal Quartet

MISS ELISE STEVENS, Soprano.
MISS BESSIE BONSALI.. CQntTGltO
MR. JOHN YOUNG, Tenor.
MR. ALBERT G. JANPOLSKI Baritone.
There will be solos, duets and trios, besides
the regular quartets.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-13
French s american CLOCKS
GIFT FURNITURE
Morris Chairs
Women S Desks

The with substantial Gifts for Tie Holiday
in styles and finishes In all the woods
Morris chairs the makes these chairs comfortable presenting
more money other chair Fancy r9
with wood seats of proper and comfortable Plain
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-13
Fine Scarfs
For Men

To-day we present the very finest oppor-
tunity of the season for the purchase of rich
and elegant scarfs for men.
We have had this collection specially made up
for US from the rich heavy silks that i'm
ported for this Falls business in mems neck
wear to order.
AS a rule. we brought over only one square of
a kind. so that the scarfs have an exclusiveness
that is unknown in other stocks The silks are
the handsomest that will be found in New York
City. They are made up in the most desirable
shapes in folded squares and English squares.
Price. $3.50 Each
Broadway and Ninth street.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-13
Store Closes at z o'clock.
The Christmas JeyeLy Store

There are great many thousands of New
advantages buying Jcwely WANAkrRs There good thousands
more that have no conception either splendid carry large
savings thoroughly jwly that be made by buying here
jewelry business n Philadelphia managed by Mr. Saet
reputation before he with expert d
precious well all other matters the e"e business
personally the diamonds and that into e
important part e them at first hands, thus not only enabling
choice of selection but also enabling US to save you very
fromth prices Workers of the weight
and quality.
This wear position exceptionally by extensive purchases
and following the WANNakE policy,
advanced to public until we have actually pd the "a'Se
first sources This iewely this yr will be better investment
Instead putting large into gift that
be perbe, of style precious stones that not only have
but which have Will continue to steadily
price years possible supplies are limited and the demand
bought diamonds
ago have had the pleasure of possession during
probably onehrd than when they bought them Similar conditions
nown forea rdwiIcon for several least
The WAxANAkER of position
of our two stores Philadelphia the distributors @
this country Advantages IN the
of ands the best artistic and serble
suggestions the important holiday
Diamond Jezcely 2I1rr AZ T n a. = s7zo,
Brooches a o Cth Brushes ATS -.lt,sf
Earrings at $S to 1910 pair We've a. 5 + 500 to >
studs at $40 10 S.: so to $50 Horns At soc to 80,
Cur Links Sscs sSre Sets. a., $50 -rs
14-kt. Gold Je7gery- sis "a and ' -'+ ' $50 .--
a s2s79 american Uacbcs--
1or@reIa Chains at So to S54 Wathqu
p $1T73 ,Iens1 -aU a
Bead Nechias Mems silver Vths sa ,5S.--
Pins at 81 to $50 eIi-eI Watches SIS t. >lI
(r.15 French s 1lneToqu CIocEs-
CHARMS at ss7S to s1G75 French Clock SETS si t. S-7
a $3.50 to $50 A[nTar F.1 . ~ :, <' @
cutters ats to American Hs.l' 80 10 60
PocEetEnves to French REGULATORS, ST.: 70
studs set of three American 1I,rl S <' 70 So
Sterling Silver Toilet Uare American
MrT0 $3.50 at 50 10 $3.50 Jere store Broadway
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-13
Norris Chairs

At S575-Morris Chair frames in quar-
tered golden oak; shaped legs, broad arms,
fancy spindIes. claw feet spring seat; adj
Unstable back with circular ratchets; highly
polished.
At S6-Morris Chair frames in imitation
mahogany: shaped arms. fancy turned
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-13
WOmen'S House Desks

At Embellishments House Desks in ma
hogany finish; long outside drawer, moulded
top ran. drop I'D, mahogany veneered; six
compartments ana drawer inside; polished
finish.
AT S1O-Women's House Desks in quar-
tered golden oak long or side drawer:
shaped legs, drop lid. eight compartments
and one drawer inside; fine construction
and highly polished.
At S12-Womeh's House Desks in curly
birch. natural finish swell front. one long
drawer. moulded edges shaped legs, AVe
COMPARTMENTS and one drawer inside; hish-
ly polished
At S13-Women's House Desks in birds
eve mamie. moulded front, long outside
drawer. shaped legs drop I'D; eleven COM
partments and two drawers inside, small
French plate mirror on top; highly polished
one hundred and fifty other styles OF
Women's House Desks. from $lu.l0 10 So.
covering every use from the boudoir TO the
library.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-12-20

PEOPLE
Slip off to West Liberty and
Are Married.

Two-well known Urbana people took
occasion to surprise their friends Sun
day by quietly going to West Liberty
and being married in that village. The
contracting parties were Edward Wag-
ner. of Wagner Brothers grocery, and
Mrs. Sallie A. Mckee, the well known
hair dresser in Scioto street. So quiet
ly and well laid were their plans that
it was not until Sunday morning that
the news leaked out, and 1t was then
sooner than the couple had desired to
have it.
They went to West Liberty on the
noon car and remained at the home of
D. d. Yoder. relative of. the bride,
all afternoon, the ceremony being per.
formed at 8 O'Clock in the evening.
The Lutheran minister at West Liber.
ty performed the ceremony and only
the relatives of the bride at whoss
house the ceremony occurred were pres
sent. The newly married couple re.
turned to Urbana and will make theil
home in Scioto street at the present
home of the bride.
Both of the contracting parties have
been previously married, their former
life partners having died several years
ago. Mrs. Wagner will still continue
70 conduct her hair dressing establish
ment as formerly.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-12-20
PERSONAL MENTION

Mrs. Harry Hamm has returned to
her home in Chicago.
Mrs. W. d. Ellis is in Kenton spend
ing two weeks with her parents, Mr..
and Mr.. Geo. W. Charlton.
Miss Maud Baker and Mr.. Ned Law
son left here over the Big Four Satur-
day for Muskogee, L T., where they
go to spend the winter with Mrs Ida
Lawson Baker.
Mrs. G. L. MCGEE left today for
Bellefontaine to spend two weeks with
her mother, Mrs. Emma jackson. =
Lima Gazette.
Earl Shipley was in Cleveland over
Sunday the guest of friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Nichols have
gone to Mobile. Alabama, where they
will spend the holidays with friends
and relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Palmer Brandon, of
Cleveland, will spend New Years in
Bellefontaine.
Ira VanHise, who has been attend
ing Wittenberg college at Springfield.
is expected home Saturday for the pur-
pose of spending the holidays
Mrs. J. s. vanHise returned Satur-
day from q pleasant visit with rela-
tives and friends In Springfield.
Will Boyd spent Sunday in Marion.
Joseph TImmons went Saturday
evening to Kenton after transactine
business in this city. Mr.. Timmons is
the presidential elector of this city.
Mrs. Harry Hamm returned Satur-
day to her home in Chicago, after q
several weeks pleasant visit at the
home of Mrs. L. B. Hamm.
Merchant Tailor and Mrs. James
Dietrich expect to leave soon for a Wis.,
it with relatives and friends in Gin
cinnati, Chillicothe and Georgetown,
Ohio.
Mr.. Will Hockett leaves Frioay for
California to spend the winter.
Mrs. G. B. Churchill and little son,
Carton, have gone to Lima to remain
until after Christmas.
Mr.. Ray Tremain, of Columbus.
spent Sunday here.
Misses Carrie Meisner and Carrie
Sandy, of Urbana, were visitors in
Belletontaine Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Neal are visit.
ing in Cincinnati.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. d. Knox, of Louis.
vile, have returned home after being
here on a visit to the former mother.
Mr.. Clair Inskeep is home from o.
S. U. Columbus for his Christmas va.
cation.
DR.. q. W. Heffner will this evening
go to Dayton where he will institute
a K. G. E. lodge.
DR.. and Mrs. c. N. Miles will spend
Christmas with DR.. Miles parents il
| Gallipolis, Ohio.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-12-20

inspector to so make mis- report as to
-ast no reflections upon the honesty or
integrity of the Mayor and urged
that no injustice should be done him
by reason of such misinterpretation of
the law. ".
Mr.. Wsddell: then quotes Attorney
General Wade ii. Ellis opinion re-
lating to the question as to the right
Of the Mayor to receive fees in addi-
tion to his salary as fixed by Council
Mr.. Ellis holdst bat ''the mayor and
chief of police are not entitled to any
fees accruing from the arrest of indi-
vidusls for violation of city ordinan-
ces' and cites the provision of the
new code. which say that all fees per-
tanning to any Office shall be paid into
the city treasury and not retained by
the officers mentioned.
A statement of the fees retained by
Mayor Haviland is appended. The list
includes payment for issuing licenses
and fees for trying offenders for vio-
lation ..of city ordinances, to which,
Mr.. Wsdell says. he was not..-legslly
entitled according to the opinion of
Attorney General Ellis. The list in
cludes 1sl cases in addition to sea
drawn in license fees. making a total
of S506 go. this total including fees re-
tanned by the acting mayor, Frank u.
McCracken, which were included at the
request of the mayor. who did not
wish separate account made of them.
Mavor HsvIland has stated that II
the inspection of the city accounts
showed that he had retained any fees
to which he was not entitled he would
instruct Solicitor Riddle to bring suit
to have them paid back into the city
treasury.
Mr.. Waddell's report covers 33 pages
of typewritten manuscript.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-12-20
Infant Child Passes Away.

Isabelle, the four year old daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Marshal Hsnnum, of
Bellecenter. patient of DIR. w. s.
Phillips, of that place. died Friday
evening at the Bellefontaine Sanitari-
um. north Main street, where she was
operated upon Monday. The condition
of the child when operated upon was
serious and the operation was per-
formed with the hope of saving her
life. Thursday there seemed to be an
improvement in her condition and
hopes for her..recovery were entertain
ed, but only for short time, a.
Thursday night there was a change fol
the worse, which meant that death
would soon take her from loving pa
rents. The little body was removed
from the hospital to the ssddened home
a few hours after death.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-12-20

COPY HERE.
Inspectors Report on Municipal
Affairs soc W
Received by City Auditor RoebuCk.--.
Question of Illegal Fees Discussed.

City Auditor Chas. W. Roebuck is
in possession of the official report of
the examination of the municipal ac-
counts of the city OF Bellefontaine as
made by 81. d. waddell, under the
Bureau of Inspection and Supervision
of Municipal Accounts, brsnch of the
Department of the Auditor of State.
The examination covered the accounts
of the fiscal year ending December 81,
1908.
The department Of the City Auditor
was reviewed, but no irregularities
are found In commenting upon af-
fairs in the department of Mayor W.
T. Haviland Mr.. waddell says:
"Since the passage of the new mu-
nicipal code. and beginning with the
term of his Office, Mr.. Havilsnd has
retained fees charged in all cases tried
under city ordinances, being of the
opinion that he was legally entitled to
them, and 1t seems to be the intent of
the city council, in passing the ordi-
nance fixing salaries of the city Off
cials. that the Mayor was to receive all
fees pertaining TO the Office He
then quotes the ordinance passed De-
cember IL. 1909. fixing the salaries of
the officers. That part referring to
the Mayor reads. "The Mayor shall
receive in addition to legal fees other
wise authorized by law. q salary of
$500 per annum-
Mr.. waddell then quotes a letter
which he received from City Solicitor
Riddle on the subject Mr.. Riddle
tells of the passage of the salary ordi-
nance and states that in taking the
fees 10 question Mr.. Haviland was act
ing under the advice Of the Solicitor.
Mr.. Riddle compliments Mayor Havi-
lands administration and requests the
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-12-20

including a commission of s546. 81 for
the assignee. are placed at $40. 216. ~.
The assignee also asks credit for ex-
penses in the sum of $199. 81 and for
legal services in the sum of $735. In
case of allowance there will be cash
balance of s. S31.14 As to the Flick
niger homestead at Gallon and certain
lots in Bellefontaine, assignee reports
his inability TO secure an appraise-
ment. The account will be for hear
ing on the 9th of January.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-12-20

J. Arthur Randall. who is directing
the rehearsals of ''The Merry Milk
Maids in this city. took q night off
and attended the dance at West Liber-
ty Friday evening He accompanied
Miss Grace Kinsinger. of Bellefon-
tsine, who is well known here. to the
function, and spent the night in Logan
couuty's capital--Urbans Correspond
ent, Springfield Press-Republic.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-12-20
Social Notes.

The mid-winter picnic of the Tourist
Club will not be held until after tie
New Year. srt . -
On last Wednesday afternoon Nra
VIM. J. Kidder, of Springfield. nicely
entertained q number of her friends In
hat city. Mrs. Kidder formerly Fe-
sided in this city. F
The annual reunion dinner Of the
"old crowd will be held this year st
the W. A. West home.
The Knights of Columbus win enjoy
banquet and dance Thursday even
ing, December %, in Maccapee hall
The function will begin at 8 O'Clock
It is exclusively for Knights of Co
umbus and their ladies. Invitations
viii be sent to the Sir Knights In
every part of Logan county.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-12-20

Information received at the Office Of
the game and fish warden is to the ef-
feet that the open winter prevailing
up to this week has been of inestim-
able benefit to the quail 1t is evident
that nothing like the usual number of
birds have been killed during the sea
s1n that has just closed, says the Co
lumbus Citizen.
President Rodgers. speaking on the
subject. said: "The dry and open win
ter so far has done more to preserve
the quail in Ohio than q dozen game
laws. But few have been killed On
account OF the dry weather it was sim
ply impossible for the dogs to find
them and the result has been that some
of the best dogs have been unable to
locate the birds at all Hunters have
been compelled to fairly kick them out
of fields of stubble. the dogs hunting
right over them. If the present con
ditions continue there will be more
quail in Ohio next fall than for years. 81
| A movement is on foot to bring 25
dozen quail to Ohio for the purpose Of
propagation in certain parts of the
state.