davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-05-23
GRAFT AMONG RAILROADS.
Coal Mine Official Admits That Stock
in His Company Was Presented
Railroad Officers in the Hope Of
Securing Better Treatment.

Philadelphia, Pa, May 16.-Revela-
tions of an unusual character were
made today during the investigation of
the Interstate commerce commission
into the alleged discrimination by rail-
road companies in the bituminous
region. Three important witnesses
were heard in the persons of George
w Creighton, general superintendent
Of the Pennsylvania division Of the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Rob
ert K. ..Cassatt, son Of President Cas-
satt, Of the Pennsylvania, and Eastern
manager of the Keystone Coal and
Coke Company, and John M. Jamison,
Of Greensburg, Penn, president Of the
jamestown Coal and Iron Company.
Mr.. Creighton admitted that he held
stock in several coal companies and
that the stock had been presented to
him.
Mr.. Jamison testified that his COM
pany had presented pennsylvania
Railroad officials with stock in his
company with the object of securing
better treatment and facilities from
the corporation. He also said that
Robert Pitcairn, now assistant to
President Cassatt, had declined a
proffer, saying that he preferred the
money. Mr.. Jamison bought the stock
back from him for $4,000.
Mr.. R. K. Cassatt told the comnis-
sion that at the time when the Penn
sylvania Railroad Company was suf-
fering from scarcity Of coal cars it
had relinquished its claim to 500 cars
ordered from the Pressed Steel Car
Company and that the cars had been
purchased by the Keystone Coal and
Coke Company.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-05-23
G&esns
ment of the convention.

A11CHI VI IAiS NO1FNliS1Oils
The committee elected Gen. Willie
Jones as its chairman. He has served
for great many years as chairman
of the committee and no opposition
was offered to his reelection. Mr.. j.
T. Parks was reelected secretary.
After some discussion it was decided
to order the campaign meetings to be-
gin on Tuesday, June 18th. The COM
mittee to consist of Gen. Jones and
Messrs. Richards, Ketchin and Sena-
tor Butler and will be made public in
ample time but the candidates are ad-
vised that their performance begins
June 10Th and that it will be a one
ring circus.
This committee will also incorporate
in the rules such changes as were
made by the convention.
The committee arranged the sched-
ule of assessments for candidates the
same as in previous years. The as
sessment for adjutant general was
raised to S25 and for solicitor to the
same amount.
An effort was made to let counties
assess congressional candidates in
cases where the congressman were the
only candidates in second primary,
but it was killed in view Of the action
Of the State convention.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-05-23

w. ]. Boone, al aged Confederate
veteran, whose home is at Westville,
Kershaw county, died almost instantly
from the effects of a, hemorrhage from
his lungs Wednesday afternoon in Co.
lumbia His death occurred while he
was on a street car returning from a
ride to Epworth.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-05-23
"a torpid, inactive liver can produc

&A torpid, inactive liver can produce
more bodily ills than almost anything
else. It is good to clean the system
out occasionally. Stir the liver up,
and get into shape generally. The
best results are derived from the use
of DeWitt's Little Early Risers. Re
liable, effective, pleasant pills with a
reputation. Never grippe. Sold by all
druggists.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-05-23
War Against Consumption.

*All nations are endeavoring to
check the ravages of consumption, the
white plague" that claims so many
victims each year. Foley's Honey and
Tar cures coughs and colds perfectly
and you are in no danger Of consump-
ton. Do not risk your health by TAX
ing some unknown preparation when
Foley's Honey and Tar is safe and
certain in results. ASK for Foley's
Honey and Tar and insist upon having
it. Durant's Pharmacy.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-05-23

*Why take a dozen things to cure
that cough? Kennedy's Laxative Hon
ey and Tar allays the congestion, stops
that tickling, drives the cold our
through your bowels. Sold by all drug
gists.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-05-23
A Mountain of Gold

= Could not bring as much happiness
to Mrs. Lucia Wilke, Of Caroline Wis,
as did one 25c box Of Bucklen's Arnica
Salve, when it completely cured a run
ming sore on her leg, which had tor
tured her % long years. Greatest an
tiseptic healer Of piles, wounds and
sores. Csc at Sibert's Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-05-23

*Not a thing harmful in One Min
ute Cough Cure, but it relieves a cough
quickly, cuts the phlegm. Healing
and soothing. Sold by all druggists.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-05-23
Stomach Troubles.

*Mrs. Sue Martin, an old and highly
respected resident of Faisonia, Miss,
was sick with stomach trouble for
more than six months. Chamberlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets cured her.
She says: ''I can now eat anything I
want and am the proudest woman in
the world to find such good medi-
cine" For sale by all druggists.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-05-23

xohn Turner, an old negro, was
killed at Elloree Wednesday by fall
ing tree.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-05-23

Mr.. Douglass Mckay, a we'll known
merchant Of Columbia, died Wednes-
day.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-13
MAY DISSOLVE THE REICHSTAG.
Parliament Ready to Defy Kaiser
and Hold Up Appropriations.

Berlin. Dec. 12-The announcement that
Emperor William has authorized Chan
cellor Won Buelow TO dissolve the Reichs-
tag and order new elections unless the
governments supplementary apprOpria-
ton measures are passed - once has
caused much comment throughout Ger
many. II is openly asserted to be part
Of a plan to coerce the members iHrO
supporting the colonial policy of the
Kaiser, and the assertion is freely made
by leading statesmen that the legislative
body will defy his majesty, and the men,
bers will choose TO go before the country
as candidates for reelection rather than
to incur the disapproval Of their constitu-
ents.
They contend that the appropriation Of
s., 800, coo In order 10 meet the expenses Of
the war IN German Southwest Africa IS
too great. and that il would be better 70
abandon the colonies there altogether
than TO continue pouring money out 70
preserve a peace that seems impossible
OF contamination
Parliamentary leaders are especially
sore over the Emperor's insistence that
the railroad from Kakub TO KetmanshOOp
tt ttil1li At ttNs UAA Allt3 are W4iiiah 10
make even that concession provided the
garr. NJn In German Southwest Africa IS
reduced TO 2.5o0 men. This the Kaiser re
fuses 20 agree TO.
The Socialists generally are hoping for
a speedy dissolution, as they claim they
will be able TO elect WY man, members
of a new Reichstag.
An attempt will be made 10 have
the vote by which the supplementary
budget was rejected reconsidered. and II
that is not done dissolution may follow
The Washington herald., 1906-12-13
PLUMBERS WILL SIGN.
Practically Certain They VIII Ac-
cede 30 Arbitration Agreens ent.

The agreement as to abiding BY the re-
suit Of arbitration in the lockout OF the
jOuTncymeu plumbers and the long stand
ing controversy between them and the
master plumbers was not signed by
Local No. ;. Journeymen Plumbers. at the
meeting Of the arbitration board yester-
day, but it is understood the journeymen
are not opposed, and the agreement will
be signed. II is expected this action will
be taken at the next meeting Of the arbi-
tTation board No formal action was
taken on the request for a hearing made
by the assembly OF the Knights Of
Labor, an organization, it is stated. com
posed of men who took the place of the
jOurneymen union plumbers when they
were locked out. They received some
consideration but did not have a repre-
sentative present.
All the old officers Of Journevmen
Plumbers Local Union. No 8. were
unanimously renominated for another
term at the regular meeting in CosteIlo's
Hall last evening. A number of nomina-
tions were put in. bat speedily withdrawn
when IL was explained that il was the
general desire to retain all the old officers
who had been handling the lockout ard
arbitration matters and let them bring
these to conclusion. They viii. in con
sequence, be unanimously elected with
out opposition on December Is.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-13
GILMAN CASE OPENS
Attempt to Solve Dayton
Murder Mystery Begun.
VICTIM At HOME FATAL NIGHT
Autopsy shows that Girl Ate Oranges
shortly Before She Was slain, and
Factory, but at Her Home for
supper and that sRe Ate of 1t.

Dayton. Ohio, Dec. 12.-To-days devel-
opments In the sensational Dona Gilman
murder mystery included a protracted
hearing OF the murder charge against
half-witted Dave Curtis, which is likely
to extend throughout Thursday; dis
covery Of great Importance regarding the
post-mortem examination and the reap
pearance in this city OF Detective Hentiz-
mann, who preferred the charge against
Mrs. Gilman and the girls brother and
sister 1t was rumored that he had left
Dayton for good and had abandoned
these charges, but he declares such a
story ridiculous.
The story is published, but not con-
firmed at the Miami Valley Hospital,
that Mrs. Gilman tried to end her life
Tuesday in an attempt to leap from the
window. She is said to be in a most
critical condition.
David Curtis, whom some of the author
tiles are confident of convicting, was ar
Taigned before Magistrate Terry to-day.
The defense will be that Of an alibi
Chief of Police Whitaker said tonight:
The police department is working. but
making no noise. We are looking for
certain things which We think will estab-
hsh guilt. am sorry did not know
OF that second autopsy at Germantown
and would have had police surgeon
there"
He takes absolutely no stock in the
Curtis phase of the case. One of the
physicians who was present at the second
autopsy performed upon the body of
Dona Gilman, whose name is not given
at this time. out Of regard for the eti-
quette Of the profession. said that the
examination Of the contents OF the stom-
ach showed cells of orange pulp. That
oranges We're not served for lunch al the
National Cash Register factory at noon
on the day the girl disappeared is known
but that oranges were served at the Gil
man house that night for supper
One hour before Curtis was arraigned
every chair in Squire Terrys court was
taken and standing room was at a pre-
MUM. Collins and Fayne Gilman were
present at the hearing. Coroner Kline
was the first witness. When he took the
stand he bade Curtis good-morning. but
the latter refused TO speak TO him.
When asked if an assault had been
committed Kline answered:
I most emphatically say there was an
assault"
He reviewed the most Of the first au-
topsy and the confession of Curtis He
revealed nothing new.
Donald Dunbar was the next witness.
He was vigorously cross questioned
with the idea OF showing whether or not
force was used in securing the tale of
the half-witted man, but declared none
had been used Throughout the hearing
Curtis held his hat over his face, laugh
ing the while. The hearing viii be con-
tinued Tomorrow
The Washington herald., 1906-12-13
HUGHES MESSAGE SHORT.
His First Document VIII Probably
Not Contain More Than 500 Words.


New York. Dee 12-Gov.-eIect Hughes
returned to-day from his visit to Presi-
dent Roosevelt at the White House. and
left tonight for Rochester. where he Is
to speak tomorrow night at the dinner
OF the Monroe County Chamber of Com
merce.
Mr. Hughes is TO make as few public
dinner enga agements as possible. and is TO
begin 10 live in the executive mansion
on December p His inaugural address
is TO be the bTiefest on record in the
State His first message 20 the legiSla-
ture will probably be not more than 500
words. and there are likely 10 be few. il
any. positive recommendation to the leg
islatuTe-
Concerning Mr.. Hughes visit to the
President the governOr-elect said: j
didn't have three minutes Of private talk
with the President at any time. He did
not make the slightest suggestion with
reference to shaping policies. the subject
was simply not discussed. At the dinner
given by the President the discussion Of
things political was Of a most general
character. It referred more to what has
happened than to the future Directly
after the dinner I went to bed. and I
came away this morning before the Presi-
dent was up. Neither did we discuss ap-
pOintmentS. save that I asked the Presi-
dent about one or two matters about
which 1 knew he had some interest"
The Washington herald., 1906-12-13
TRADER MARRIES SIX SISTERS
Four Met Violent Deaths, but Per
siStent Husband Tries Again.
Weds Remaining Member of Charm
ing Family Thirty Years After
the First Ceremony,

Mount GiIead, Ohio, Dec. 12-After mar
rying five sisters. all Of whom died or
were killed. James Craven, Of this city,
yesterday welded the sixth and remaining
sister Of the LampTecht family.
Craven met the family when he went
10 Montana thirty years ago; the girls had
always lived there and never caught a
glimpse Of civilization. Craven established
trading post and married Nora Lamp
recht
They lived happily until a jealous half
breed Indian who had wished TO marry
Nora, shot the woman through a window
Of the cabin. Four years later he married
Mary Lamprecht. who was also killed by
the same Indian. Then be married Ettie.
"A third sister, and she also was killed by
the Indian
Craven, somewhat discouraged, returned
to Ohio but found he could not be con-
tented. lie returned and married Helen.
aged % After the wedding he heard the
Indian was still in the neighborhoOd. He
lay in wait and shot the redskin Then
his wife was taken III and died. Bertha
came TO his home TO care for his lltle
boy and he married her. She was thrown
from a horse and killed. Craven went
hCme 10 Ohio. only to find he could not
get along without a Lamprecht for q
wife. He prevailed upon Lena, the re-
naming sister. Il come here 10 marry
him
There was some attraction, ! can't tell
what about that family OF LampreCht
girls that fcould never see In any other, ~
said Craven after the ceremony.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-13
KIDNAPPED TO SAVE RICH MAN.
Chorus Girl Spirited Away TO Keep
Millionaire from Penitentiary.

Chicago, Dec. I2-To save a millionaire
from the penitentary. Margaret Burke
has been Kidnapped from the custody OF
the courts and is probably now in the
hands of the man against whom she was
expected 10 figure as chief witness.
The charge is made by the girls
father, John H. Burke. backed in his ac-
cusatiOn by the entire Chicago police
force. Judge Carpenter, of the Juvenile
Court, is plainly declared by the police To
be responsible for her disappearance.
Miss Burke, a chorus girl under seven
teen years Of age, was found in richly
furnished apartments in the Rensu Hotel.
raided by the police several months ago.
She confessed that A. L. Streeter. a mil
lionaire broker and railroad equipment
manufacturer, had provided for her. His
indictment followed
Placed in the custody of the Juvenile
CouT-, she vas paro.ad ny Judge Car
penter Monday on the petition Of two
men, representing themselves as her
father and cousin. They have been proved
TO be impOStOrs-
The Washington herald., 1906-12-13
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

NEW wILLARD-Mr. and Mrs. Z. Winthrop.
Porto Rico; L. J. Frederick, Charlevand New
Brunswick William Pingley. 81. Johns New Bruns-
wick; George Cudngs. St Johns. New Brunswick
". Z. Sharp. Indianapolis; W. a, Spurgeon. Nun
Gle: a. T. Hert Louisville Ky: AIorrell Dean
Chicago; \ b. Newell. Chicago: C. f. Kramer.
Chicago; d. J. Heaton. Baltimore: Mr. and Mrs.
Baker Waters Baltimore; W. r. Waters Balti-
more; Arthur L. Brown, Baltimore: H. " Pea
body, Boston, Frank B. kellogg. ST. Paul; Rev.
d H. Periers. Mendes, n. Y: II. H. Porter.
New York; Frederick ". Day New York: j. ID.
Hendricks New York; William Bottles. New York
Charles T. Tayner Toledo; Dr. c. A. L. Reid Gin
Cinnau: +. T. Reese Pittsburg: Walter r. Stokes.
Philadelphia; H. ID. Scholte. PittsbWg. T. NJ.
Merryweather, Philadelphia; George Thomas. Spo-
RALEIGH-H. E. Williams, Chicago: ". II.
Poole. Boston: G. F. Johnson Boston: L. T.
Eannies New York: A s. Fairchild New York:
r. J. McCarty. DAYTON. Ohio; C. B. Chapman.
Pittsburg; W. A. Armstrong Philadelphia: f. A.
Esiep, Pittshurg; J. g Messer, Philadelphia; r. ".
Christian, Richmond
ARLINGTON-Ramer l. Cooley New York City;
J. B. HaEley. Fort Worth; E. T. Verdery, Au-
Eusta Ga; J. r. Connolly Boston; Phil T.
Alger. United States navy; Dr. c. H. Sellman, New
York City
NATIONAI-C. A. Mccain. Chicago: II. Y.
Brooke. Boston: F. ID. CrandaH, Boston, J. A
Lawrence Baltimore; ". c. Chester. New York
City: c. w Whitney. New York CITY. E. T.
Thins, New York; J. Hagan. Philadelphia; G. B.
stella, Philadelphia; ". K March, Philadelphia
G.. G. Snyder Philadelphia
ST JAMES-H NJ. Deyey. Chicago: f. h
DOppleman. Chicago; S. A. Shelby. ST. Louis;
W. c. Stratton Butte Mont: f. f. SCHNEIDER.
Baltimore; T. ). Gardiner. Baltimore; A f. Cald-
we'll New York. +. ). Cheat New York: F. G..
Wheeler. New York City; r. Riehnger. New York
City.
METROPOLITAN-O. Telling Denver: g. Miller.
Oakland Cal. T. " Walch New Orleans x
Lunheimer Baltimore; y. F. Stevens. Boston: T.
Duifield- New York City: r. t.. Thompson. New
York City: II. +. Donovan. Cleveland.
RIGGS HOUSE-Rev. J. p. Callahan. Ireland
Rev. +. Pahey. New York; o. c. Richess. Port
land. Oreg.; W. T. sulreman, Philadelphia Thomas
J. Flavin. Spokane
EBBITT HOUSE-AIfred y Rosenbett New
York: Luther D. Reed. Philadelphia: Wilson Chase
United States army R, E Thompson SeassIe.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-13
BELMONT DEFENDS WEALTH
Tells Hearers Big Fortunes Are the
Springs of Life.
Wonders How Poor Could Get Along
without Requests from Rich and
Pleads for Judgment.

New York. Dec PA note Of warning
against drying up those springs Of life, A"
as he termed gifts from great fortunes to
educational, charitable. and religious in
stitutions. was sounded to-day by August
Belmont.
Mr.. Belmonts remarks were made in
his opening address as president of the
National Civic Federation at its fifth an
nual meeting. held at the Park Avenue
Hotel.
The problems growing out of the ac-
cUmulation Of great fortunes" said Mr..
Belmont, will be considered tomorrow
under the title Of The Income and In
heritance Tax and I trust will result in
the appointment OF a committee TO thor
oughly investigate the whole subject and
possibly TO propose legislation If 1t be
found desirable.
mo subject can bring greater good to
this country if correctly solved, and
greater harm, If for wise and just taxa
ton punitive spoliation and the de-
struction Of our business spirit Of enter
prise through hampering regulations be
substituted
In contemplating the future of the
great and ever-gTOwing needs Of our in
stitutions of learning and instruction. our
charitable and religious establishments
into whose life and growth have flown
a seemingly endless and increasing stream
of requests and donations from great es-
tates and fortunes. such as no other COUn-
try can boast of, one must pause at the
thought of drying up those springs Of
life
Mr.. Belmont next announced that gov
ernment by injunction is another burn
ing subject to be discussed
Il hope some steps may be taken
through the instrumentaIity Of this or
EaniZatiOn TO help solve this apparently
insOlvable problem" he said.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-13
BIGGEST FLEET WILL PLAY.
Evans viii Command Sea Monsters
in Practice Maneuvers.

Plans for the winter maneUveTs and
exercises of the Atlantic fleet under the
command of Rear Admiral r. D. Evans,
have been completed by the Navy De-
partment. The mammoth feet which IS
TO be organized this month for the pro
lection of the Atlantic seaboard will
rendezvous in Hampton Roads on jan
Uary ,, sailing Immediately in battle
formation for Guantanamo, Cuba, where
il is due to arrive January T.
During the remainder OF January, and
until February i, the vessels of the feet.
consisting OF fourteen battle ships and
several armOred cruisers. viii be put
through tactical exercises planned by the
General Board of the navy. Plans for
the theoretical defense Of the Southern
and Gulf coasts against possible enemy
viii be worked out by the United States
fleet. which Is the most powerful ever
modified by this country.
On April p the entire feet viii sail for
Hampton Roads, arriving April g. The
vessels viii then prepare for participation
in the big naval review scheduled to take
place as a feature OF the jamestown Elk
position.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-13
HAU TRIES TO END LIFE.
Former Washington Professor still
Threatens to Kill Himself.

London, Dec. 12.-Carl Hau. the Wash
ington professor who is accused by the
German police of numbering his mother
in-law, Mrs. Molltee, in Baden-Baden.
was before the Bow Street Extradition
Court again to-day, and was again re-
manded for a week.
When he appeared in court two weeks
ago he seemed TO be out OF his mind
Last Wednesday he behaved in a rational
and natural manner. Since then. how
ever. he has attempted to commit suicide
by strangulatiOn. and has threatened TO
make another attempt at the first oppor-
tunity.
He is kept under the strictest observa-
ton.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-13
FIGHT OVER DURAND'S POST.
English officials Cannot Agree on
Successors Qualifications.

London, Dec. "A fight between two
opposing circles within the government IS
responsible for the long delay in selecting
a successor to Sir Mortimer DuTand as
Ambassador 10 Washington. according to
information coming to the correspondent
of The Washington Herald.
One party insists nobody in the British
diplomatic service is competent TO fill the
post at Washington, and is demanding
the selection of some one not connected
with the Foreign Office. A man of the
character and attainments Of James
Bryce. who has a thorough knowledge Of
America, is recommended. The other party
is composed of the permanent staff of the
Foreign Office and Bureaucrats generally,
who insist that the traditions of the diplo-
matte service must be maintained and
some man be selected from the diplomatic
ranks.
This fight is becoming hotter, and that
it has been prolonged without a decision
being reached, shows the importance,
frCm the standpoint of the government,
OF securing a man who will continue 10
win American friendship for England. 1t
is not regarded likely q diplomat will get
the post.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-13
BOERS GET LIBERTY
King Edward Grants COnsti-
tuition to the TransYaal.
HE SENDS HIS GOOD WISHES
Secretary for the Colonies in An
nOuRcing the Decision Says Peace
Now Practically Assured - Free
Institutions Are Prominent.

decided To grant immediate responsible
government TO the Transvaal declaring
full confidence that under free institu-
tons the prosperity and contentment Of
the Transvaal and its people viii be per-
manently secured.
Letters patent establishing n consti-
tuition have been issued.
The Earl Of Elgin, secretary for the
colonies, announcing the decision to the
Earl Of Selborne. governor Of the Trans
vaal and Orange River colonies, saiu:
II am Immediately commanded by the
King to express tarough you 10 the peo-
pie Of the Transvaal his earnest wishes
for the peace and prosperity Of the coun-
try under the new constitution"