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The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1906-01-31
MINISTER GETS
IN DEEP WATER
BEFORE INSPECTORS AS WITNESS
He Asserts That Valencia Seamen
Were Cnskilled and Life Pre-.
servers Useless.

SEATTLE, Jan. so. - Rev.
Fletcher l.. Whorton, a minister of
this city, appeared before the in
spectors today in response to their
invitation and explained that he had
spoken to his congregation on the
alleged uselessness of life preservers
because of the statements made by
Assistant Superintendent of Schools
Bunker. On behalf of the public
Wharton asked the inspectors what
guarantee the board has as to
efficiency of seamen and the
inspectors what guarantee the
equipment of vessels on the
Pacific coast. He asserts that
there is a feeling that the Va
lencia had unskilled seamen and
useless life preservers. The in
spectors told Wharton that the tule
preservers were equally as good as
the cork and tule belt worn by John
Segalos, one of the survivors, which
was immersed in barrel of water
with twenty-pound weight at
tached, and six hours later the belt
was still afloat. Conflicting testi-
money was given today by witnesses
examined regarding the roughness of
the sea. c. Alton, one of the pas
sengers contending that the water
was smooth while Seaglos, who at
tempted to swim ashore.
VICTORIA, Jan. 30.-One more
body was found today in the vicinity
of the Valencia wreck. The body
was picked up by Indians near Pa
chena. 1t was placed on the tug
Bahada and will be taken to Seat
tie. 1t has not been identified.
This makes % in all recovered.
This morning landing was made as
Darling Creek, where Lineman
Logan had eight bodies temporarily
buried. 1t was impossible to re-
move them and it was decided to in
ter them permanently at this place
Considerable excitement was oc-
casioned today by a report of an
other steamer going ashore. AS the
news was brought by Indians, it is
believed that they imagined the
wreckage coming ashore from the
Valencia was another wreck. 1t is
also reported that two survivors
were seen on Barklay Sound by the
Indians. This report is also dis
credited
VICTORIA, B. c., Jan. 30.-F. F..
Bunker of the eSattle schools, who
lost his wife and two children in the
Valencia wreck, arrived today. He
is subpoenaed to give evidence at
the government inquiry. Lineman
Logan told him there were at least
80 persons adrift when the wreck
hrnlyQ Of l, srh
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-12-05
RAWLINGS
IS HANGED
Former Baptist Minister tx.
ecuted at VaIdosta,
NEGRO ON SANE TRAP
Expectation That Alfred Moore
Would Make Confession Was
Not fulfilled.

vALDoSTA, Ca, Dec. 5.-With q
declaration that he had told the truth
and that his sons had no connection
with The crime FOR which he suffered
Rev. J. q. Rawlings. a former Baptist
minister assembled the scaffold aud
paid the penalty for the murder Of
Willie and Carrie Carter In July. 1905.
All Moore. n negro, whose confession
connected Rawlings with tllc crime.
was hanged nc the same time Both
men stepped upon the scaffold without
n tremor. They stood on the trap 10.
gether aud fell together.
The expectation that Moore would
make n hnal confession. cxoncrntlng
Milton. Jesse and Leonard Rawlings
from participation In the murder. was
not fulfilled. lie reiterated his prevl
Gus statement and declared that Nil
ton fired the fatal shot
The Georgia prison commission will
meet tomorrow 20 consider the petition
for Communication OF sentence for Mil
ton aud Jesse. Leonard has been sen.
fenced 10 life Imprisonment on the
recommendation OF clcmency 10y the
trial jury.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-12-05

displayed by the district attorney.
IF she were n lewd girl, would she
have begged permission Of him to tell
her uncle and aunt?"
While District Attorney Ward was
going on with his scathing denuncia-
ton of Gillette the youthful prisoner
broke into tears.
of Gillette and Miss Brown revealed
four things-that he induced her to
leave Cortland so her condition would
not become known there, next that he
promised he would come for her and
take her away to distant point to
marry, that she must keep secret the
fact that Chester Gillette was going
away with her and also that she ex
pected to go away and keep house.
did Gillette say to her in Cortland
she would not have to go away again
except as his welded wife? Her let
tiers say So" Mr.. Ward said. "You
must come Saturday, dear. If you do
not come l will do something des
perate.' He did not want her to do
anything desperate-to tell her father"
Mr.. Ward carried Gillette through
his story about an accident to the boat
on the lake and said the accused was
carefully coached on his tale.
"The serious proposition in this case
was to make Grace Brown jump over"
Mr.. Ward said. "And finally he said
that he would tell that he proposed to
tell her father.
"That was all right. Told five or six
times, he had 1t down right.
1T was all tissue of falsehoods."
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-12-05
RELIEF CORPS OFFICERS
Presentation to the Reelected President,
Mrs Laura B. Cole.

The members OF the Custer Relief
Corps had an enjoyable evening at
their regular meeting last night when
the officers for the ensuing year we're
elected, candidates were initiated and
a closing social hour with refreshments
was passed. A pleasing feature of the
evening was the presentation to the re.
elected president, Mrs Laura B. Cole.
4 large and handsome bouquet of
carnations in recognition and appreci-
alton OF the able manner In which she
has filed the duties OF the Office during
the past year.
The officers elected we're as follows:
President, Mrs Laura 3. Cole; senior
vice, Mrs Martha Briggs; junior wire,
Mrs Armanella Briggs; treasurer, Mrs
Harriet Patterson; chaplain, Miss
Lucy Cutting; conductress, Miss Lucy
Cutting; guard, Mrs Eva Waldron;
secretary, Mrs Electa Murphy. The
appointive officers and assistants will
be announced later.
The following delegates and alter
mates to the state convention were also
chosen. Delegates, Mrs Hattie Hud-
gins, Mrs Louisa Perry, Mrs Susie
Briggs; alternates, Mrs Lima Morse,
Mrs Matte Patterson, Mrs Church.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-12-05
FOUND DYING
FROM COLD
Robert Prentiss' Frozen to
Death in Shrewsbury.
ON HIS WAY TO A CAMP
Must Have Wandered on Mountain
All Night With Mercury at Is
Below.

a telephone message was received
here last night from Rutland, stating
hat Robert Prentiss, former resi-
DEBT, Was dead from exposure TO cold.
Prentlss was found near Bissell Bros.
lumber camp, between Killlngworth
and Shrewsbury peaks about Twelve
miles from Rutland, at day break yes
to-day morning. Prentlss was taken
10 sleigh by the teanister who found
him, William Buckley, to tho board
Ing house NJ the lumber camp where
he died In few minutes.
Prentlss was last seen at about 4 o.
clock Monday afternoon near the place
where he was found, by tsamster.
lie was then badly intoxicated. Mon-
day night the temperature In that VIC
unity dropped to IS degrees below zero
and 10 the early morning q strong
wind added 10 the severity OF the con-
ditions that Prentiss must have gone
through.
Monday, Prentiss applied to Elmer
w. Bissell for job and was on his
way TO the camp when lac was over
come. He was warmly clothed.
Prentiss who was about 50 years OF
age, had been a resident of Benning.
ION up to the time he vent TO Rutland
some time ago. re leaves a brother
h ere and a daughter in North Adams,
and a son In Burlington.
The spot where the unfortunate man
breathed his last is In Mendon and the
selectmen OF that town were notified TO
care for the remains until arrange
me nts could be made by his relatives.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-12-05
SERVICE IN NEW CHURCH
asthodI'h Will Occupy Rsmodsl,a Building
For First Time.

Tomorrow Thursday evening the
frst prayer meeting service will be
held In The Ching room OF the new
Methodist church. The basement OF
the church has been completely remod
eled aud a light and commodious din.
ing room aud kitchen provided.
The dining room Is about 60 by 80
feet and the kitchen 80 by 20. The
large front windows throw the light
throughout the entire room. The
walls and ceiling have been pair,ed 10
light colors and the effect is very
pleasant. The whole arrangement is
one OF the best possible for the purpos
es intended.
Until the upper part OF the church is
ready this room will be used for Sun.
day public services and Sunday
school. The regular Sunday services
will be held here beginning next Sur.
day morning. Entrance at west side.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-12-05
VERMONT BOY IN TROUBLE
Arthur z. Ph,lp, Of Milton Held Ia pfovi'
dsnes for EmbtIIlsmsht.

Providence, Dec. i-Arthur Z.
Phelps OF Milton, VI, the young son
OF postal department employee there,
was held In 81 800 bonds In the dis.
trlet cour, yesterday on the charge Of
embezzllng $500 from local clothing
establishment. Phelps pleaded guilty
and was bound over 10 the superior
court. Phelps Is very young and much
sympathy was expressed for him
Capt Cannon said OF tho arrest
This Is case OF young man CON-
Ing out OF n country town 10 big city
too young. This young man came
here from Vermont some time ago. He
secured employment 10 mems furnish.
Ing stores and hnally got a good POSI-
ton. Ills hrst peculation consisted OF
stealing 10 cents, aud from that small
beginning his downfall began. Tho
sum with which we charge him covers
number OF petty embeEzlemrnts ex
lending over u period OF Is months.
It's case may reach tho grand jur,
which convened here today for three
weeks sitting.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-12-05
CAUSE OF THE WRECK
Small Particle Of Gravel Opened Angle Cock
the Air Brakes.

Rutland, Dec. i.-Manager George
r. Jarvis and Supt $. $. Cotton OF the
Rutland railroad yesterday assigned
the cause Of the wreck at vergenpes
saturday TO a particle Of gravel. This
statement was made after a thorough
questio ing OF the crew OF the grave
train which crashed into the mlxe1
train.
! Tue explanation given by Engineer
George Murray OF the gravel train and
backed up by tho officials Is that q
small pebble got into an angle cock on
one OF tho cars and held II OF en-, thus
allowing the air TO escape and render.
ing the brakes OF the whole thing uEe
less. This prevented Engineer Murra,
from stopping his train although he
saw the obstruction when he was hun
dteds OF feet away.
Engine 20il which was drawing tho
gravel train was brought TO this cit,
yesterday. The woodwork Is oil des.
truyed but the locomotive is not dam
az ii hey o d repair.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-12-05
LORNE ELWiR co
VIII PLY at Library Hall Al Of Mex
Week.

II e theatre 20. ng people OF Benning'
ton will be pleased 70 hear OF the re-
turn OF what Is recognized today as TIE
llrgest and best stock Company travel.
ing. Lorne Elwyn and Gladys Grey
are TT the head OF the company aud
are surrounded by u big company OF
"a clever people, the plays are new and
the company carries a large list OF
new specIalties.
Monday night the company will play
for the first time In Bennington "The
Girl from the Golden East This
play is one OF the strongest OF the week
and Miss Grey can be seen 10 one OF
her strongest parts on Monday night.
Tickets will 20 on sale Thursday
morning at Ayres' drug store. Those
who wish TO secure seats should get
them early and be sure OF a good one.
Other plays are 'Polly Primrose"
"Anita, "The Singing Girl" "The
Little Minister" THE Black Hand"'
and Lorne Elwyn as Sherlock Holme'
In "The Crimson Stain" Remember
Monday night is "The Girl from tn,
Golden East"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-12-05
GEORGE MURRAY ARRESTED
fnslnsa Of Tain That Caused Wreck Charged
With Msh,isushlsr.

Middlebury, Dec i.-George Murray
engineer OF the gravel train which ran
inlo the mixed train at vergenbes last
Saturday morning aud caused the ter.
rlble wreck there, was arrested In Rut.
land today by ofiicer George Ellsworth
OF that city and brought here. He was
taken before Judge +. NJ. Foote Of the
county court and charged with man.
slaughter. Bail vas fixed at 81, 800
which was furnished and his case will
be taken up by the grand Jury now In
session. l.. NJ. Meldon OF Rutland, II.
II. Powers Of Worthwhile and +. l..
Fish OF Vergennes appeared for the
defendant aud States Attorney l.. q.
Russell, prosecuted.
f. J. Hubbard, who was Injured In
The wreck Is still confined 10 the bed
aud his Injuries appear to be quite
serious. Miss Bond, Who was In the
wreck is back teaching school and
Miss Wlswell tie other woman from
this place, has resumed her work.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-12-05
THE VERGENNES WRECK.
Attorney General win Appear u There is
Criminal Liability.

Criminal Liability.
Montpelier, Dec 5.-Attorney Gen.
eral Fits, who arrived last night from
Brattleboro, says he will not take a
hand IN the Vergennes wreck unless 1t
is shown there was criminality. The
States attorney for Addison county,
where the wreck occurred, will look
after the interests of the state before
y = railroad commission, the law re.
quiring his presence. AS there is now
but one railroad commissioner it is
doubtful If there will be any hearing
until the full board is appointed. The
reports of the railroad commission in
I e past, however, have had very little
influence on Vermont juries. 1t is
said that within an hour after the
wreck no less than dozen OF Injured
In the wreck had written or telegraph
ed lawyers, especially among the mem.
bers OF the colored troupe. The opin
ion seems to prevail that 1t will be a
800, 900 wreck.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-12-05

NEW YORK, Dec. 5.-It II said that
Terry McGovern. the pugllist. was
found hunting for hidden treasure"
In the ash barrels OF his nelghbors on
Eighteenth street. Brooklyn. has gone
out OF his mind and was taken TO the
psycopathlc ward OF the Kings County
hospital. The report says that. strik.
ing his characteristic attitude. the for.
mer featherweight champion showed
how he'd do 'em up" "When I've
licked Jeff I'll take on the hull string
Sharkey, Corbett-yes. John L. too"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-12-05

Besides the questions OF the railroad
and cattle commission and OF taxing
oational bank time deposits, some
other important subjects are coming
up 10 the adjourned session for final
consideration. Among them are the
vexed question OF double taxation, the
redoubtablc hedgehog bill, some kind
Of automobile legislation, the railroad
rate bill, the bill to charge reciprocal
demurrage and possibly some general
legislation in the line OF making the
corporation laws more. uniform. The
chance for this Is, however, getting
fainter as the time advances and the
closing work Of the session comes pill
ng 10.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-12-05

The Bratlleboro water works feud
got into the State House Tuesday with
q hearing In the Supreme court room.
II was held before the committee on
municipal corporations and % or 30
citizens OF the ofiice-holding city were
present. The Crowell water company,
which owns the present system, was
represented by W. r. G. Stickney and
G. c. Fits. They dwelt on the cost of
the system and the right OF Mr. Gro .
we'll to be paid his price. j. X. Bat.
chelder OF Arlington claimed that the
system was imperfect but that the VII
lage was willing to pay what it is
worth. The hearing was continued
after adjournment.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-12-05

The utterly ab surd proposition OF
the temperance committee, embodied
10 II. 900. which would place machinery
IN the hands OF no.license towns to
block the granting VI license 10 an ad.
joining town, was very properly killed
tuesday morning. There is limi
which the House declines to oyerstep
this prohibition regulation OF the
present license law.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-12-05
GEORGIAN Shot through a window.

MACON, Ga, Dec. 8. - Charles
Brooks, prominent citizen of Chip
pley, Ga, was assassinated last night
while sitting in chair at his home.
The slot was fired through a window.
There Is no clew. Bloodhounds were
put on the trail of the murderer.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-12-05
'FIrst Requisile Of neanry

The first requisite OF beauty is clear
complexion. Orino Laxative Fruit
Syrup clears a sallow, blotched CON-
plexion as it stimulates the liver and
bowels and the eyes become bright and
clear. You owe it to your friends TO
take 1t II your complexion is bad. Or
inc Laxative Fruit Syrup does not
nauseate or grippe and is very pleasant
to take. Refuse substitutes. B. A.
Ouinlan,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-12-05

The bill introduced by mr Bailey
from the judiciary committee this
morning Imposes hne OF $1,000 or
Imprisonment for one year In any case
where state, county, town, village,
DIRE or school district officer negleets
his duty.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-12-05

The debate habit" seized the House
again Tuesday and the habits OF the
cedar waxwing, robin and deer were
exploited at some length. The wax.
wing got the Ratchet, but the "deer
damage" went 10 third reading, the
farmers 10 the saddle and presenting
q united front.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-12-05
RECORD WILL ACE MEETING
Took Only Six Minutes To Do All the Bust
ness

A special village meeting was held
this afternoon at one o'clock with
about dozen voters present. Mayor
Cooper presided and the meeting last.
ed scant six minutes. II was voted
10 refund $4,000 of the village out.
standing Indebtedness. The National
Life lnsurancecompsny take the bonds
at IA per cent.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-12-05
ANOTHER VICTIM FOUND
p. N. Landon Of West Rutland Wa, Injured
at Vesennss.

Vergennes, Dec. 3-Another victim
of the wreck at this place on Satur.
day last was discovered today when it
was learned that Penman NJ. Landon
OF West Rutland lay at the home of
DR.. G. F. B. Willard in this city, ser.
iously but not fatally injured. Mr.
Landon is badly bruised on his back
and left hip and suffers considerable
soreness In his chest. He is hardly
able to move and it will be some time
before he can be moved.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-12-05
STRANGLED BY TACK
Peculiar Fatal Accident to Young Boy at
Granville, N. Y.

Rutland, Dec Ralph, the six
year old son OF Mr. and Mrs +. G.
Pomeroy of Granville, N. Y, was
strangled in queer manner. While
playing with calendar a tack with
which 1t had been fastened to the wall
few into his mouth and choked the
boy to death in three minutes. The
parents have two other children.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-12-05

Conservative estimates on the length
OF the supplementary session seems 70
make Il extremely doubtful II final ad.
Iournment Is taken before Saturday,
Dec. %. II all rests with the commit,
tees and tho oratorlcally Inclined
among the members OF the House.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-12-05

II Is reported that the bill to tax In.
terest-bearing deposits In national
oanks will be favorably reported, with
the socalled "inqulsitorial" features
modified, and that IL will probably be
passed. This really places the nation.
al bank men on their honor and the re-
suit OF the experiment In taxation will
DO watched with interest.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-12-05
CLEVELAND AGAIN LEADS
Standing Of the Votes in Griswold's Contest
For Young People.

Several changes in the relative posi-
ton of the contestants for the |. C. s.
scholarships to be given by Griswold,
are shown by the count today.
Cleveland again jumps to first place
and Sexton gains on Cleveland and
Sears.
Among the ladies Miss Farnum still
maintains her big lead over all and
Miss March takes second place with
larger net gain than any other candi-
date.
The vote stood as follows at
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-12-05
ROAD OPEN FOR FREIGHT
Order Closing White River Line Partially
Modified

Bethel, Dec. 4.-The state board Of
railroad commissioners has slightly
modified its order to close the White
River Valley railroad to all traffic and
now announces that the road will be
allowed to carry express and to run
freight trains, If 1t follows certain
speed limits.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-12-05
ALL AMERICANS WON
Defeated coloalsls on the Corbsit brennan
Alleys last N SHIT

The All Americans evened ap things
some last night by defeating the Col
OPAL ten pin rollers on the CorbeI''
Grennan alleys The match was\el'se
and interesting. The score
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-12-05

Itch! Itch! Itch!--Scratch! Scratch!
Scratch The more you scratch the
worselyou itch. Try Doan's Ointment.
II cures piles, eczema, any skin Itch
ing. All druggists sell It.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-12-05
Weather

Snow or rain tonight, warmer.
Thursday fair.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-12-05
han For Man To Comb His Hair Over the Spot Top His HI
Subject For Debate Resolved That No Worse For Woman To Paint
LEGISLATIVE NOTES
New, Of Interest In and About the State Cap.
itol.

The farmers 10 tho House are said TO
be bitterly opposed 70 the provision In
the cattle commission bill which cuts
down the award for condemned cattle
from 80 per cent 10 90 per cent Many
OF them say that 10 per cent reimburse.
ment Is rs low as they will "stand
for"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-12-05
All Americans
8fT

Total plns, Colonlals 2o2s, All An.
orleans 20I7; high roll, Holden ls2.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-12-22
PARLIAMENT PRoRoGUED.
Members Of Both Houses Go to Usual
Avocations Until February
Q. 1907.

London, Dec. 22.T cabinet held d
special session yesterday preliminary TO
the propagation Of Parliament for the
holidays, this afternoon, when the
Kings proroguing message II read.
Unusual bitterness exists over the se-
we're blow blow which the cabinet sus-
tanned III the defeat 81 the education
bill
The announcement Of the appoint
ment Of James Bryce to succeed Sir
Mortimer Durand Is British ambassador
at Washington will be followed BY a
considerable reimbursement Of the eabi.
net. with the views Of presenting an
aggressive front when the parliamentary
session i resumed In February
The Kings message proroglng Par.
Lament was delivered in the House OF
Lords this morning before the members
of both houses. IL was colorless reel,
tation, detailing the principal interDa-
tional agreements to which Great Brit
ain had subscribed during the past two
months
Dealing with the legislative enact,
ment of the House Of Commons. the
message expressed regret at the unset
tied difficulties surrounding educational
questions
After the reading Of the Kings mes.
sage the members of both Houses Of
Parliament separated until Feb. 2.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-12-22
TALK OF THE TOWN.

Holly and holly wreaths at Emslies
Furs for the holiday season at Perry's
Christmas umbrellas at Veale &
Knights.
Christmas handkerchief at vcale &
knights
Diamonds and other precious stones
at Burf's.
Take your Christmas picture framing
60 H. p Baldwin.
All stores in tho city are open every
evening this week
Call ut The Art store for novelties
in hand embroidery,
The largest line Of rugs ever shown
IN tho city at Rockers
We viii positively save You money on
reliable watch at Barr's
Take look 40 those chatelaines at
+. p. Austins, Che watch and clock man
a Sterling wescut OF sweater from the
McWhortor Go. for the boys Christmas
Don't fail of securing 4 gpodly mum.
Der Of those initial handkerehiefs for Sc
and Zoe at perry's. A big display Of
higher-priced ones.