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Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1906-09-20
|CLAIMS TO Be MISSING HEIR
KANSAS MAN TO try FOR SHARE
OF FAIR ESTATE.
Missing Brother Begins Suit Against
Mrs. Vanderbilt and Mira.
Oeirichs.

New York--Thought by his rela.
tives to have long been dead.
Frank p. Smith, of Topeka, kas., who
claims that he is the missing brother
Of Mrs. Charles l.. Fair. who was
killed with her husband, In 1902, in
an automobile accident in France, has
instituted suits against Mrs. Herman
Oelrichs and Mrs. William X. Wander
bilt. Jr.. for his share Of the estate.
A year ago Smith e to his old
home at New Market. n. j.. and an.
nounced his identity. He was re-
ceived with suspicion by the menu.
bers of the Smith family. who have
settled their claims to the large for
tune left by Mrs. Fair and are living
in affluence. Since then the Western
man has been busy gathering proofs
of his relationship, and is now ready
to fight for his share Of the estate.
Through his attorneys, who con.
Quoted the negotiations in which Mrs.
Hanna Nelson. mother OF Mrs. Fair.
secured about $500. 900 for herself and
children, Smith has commenced two
actions in the supreme court. One Is
against Mrs. Oelrlchs and Mrs. Van.
derbilt. individually. and the other
against them and Herman Oelrichs as
administrator of the will of Charles
l.. Fair. Mr.. Oelrichs died last week.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1906-09-20
TO CONTEST THE WILL,
Oeirichs Cuts His wife and Son Out
Of viii.

New York-Herman Oelrichs, the
clubman who died Unexpectedly
on board ship. en- route to this
country, on September /. cut off his
wife, Mrs, Theresa Fair Oelrichs, from
whom he was estrsnged. without a
cent. The value Of tn, estate Is about
half u million.
Mr.. Oelrichs leaves nothing to his
son, Herman Oelrichs. except his Jew.
elry, watches, guns and furniture. His
brother. Charles May Oelrichs, he
leaves $500. 900. and names his broth.
er as executor Of the estate. without
bond.
Mrs. Oelrichs will make contest OF
tho will.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1906-09-20
TELL AMERICANS THEY WANT AN
OPEN FIELD.
SETTLE THEIR own FIGHT
Present Their Case to Americana,
WHO Believe in the Liberties
Of All Peoples"

Havana-A correspondent with the
insurgents In Santa Clara province
has received by courier from General
Guzman the following:
Headquarters in the Field, Central
Andrieta Plantation, Scar Cruces. San
Ia Clara Province.-To the American
People: Difficulties have arisen among
among ~us-questions OF lierty and law,
or of peace. We do not ask for sym
pathy; we ask only an open field, that
we may settle with Cubans and for
Cubans the issues that we have Joined.
There has come a time in the his
tory of this republic when the only
way to secure a permanent and right
eOus peace and safe guaranteed con.
stitutional liberty is by war. Under the
empty name OF a republic the shackles
Of the overthrow Spanish dominion
have again been imposed upon us. Our
constitution has been cast aside with
contemptuous egotism, the royal laws
of the ancient regime ave been re.
vived and issued to us with the very
forms and words of the royal Spanish
decree. Absolutism was again fasten-
Ing itself upon Cuba, and In the more
dangerous guise Of formulas OF a re-
publican system that was but the shell
of democratic ideals.
ut has become necessary to resort
to arms-not for war II 1t can possibly
be avoided, but as a demonstration be-
fore the court of last resort that the
spirit that for a century has fought
against royal oppression still endures
and will suffer again the hardships OF
campaigns rather than yield the fruits
of hard won liberties. BY a vast ma.
jOrity Cuba is with us.
III the present administration In
Havana so chooses 1t will be war no
longer.
Shall we be tricked by commission
ers from Palma and armistlces whose
authority and validity he then denies?
THE intervention by the United
| States we do not wish. This Is our
own Cuban question; "A question OF our
rights and liberties that We ourselves
must settle. And In considering the
question we ask conside ration OF the
fact that it is one fraught with more
consequences to Cuba than of mOmen'
tary commercial loss or gain.
The rights and properties OF Ameri
cans will be respected by IL forces.
THAT all in Cuba will suffer as
resul, of the depression due to wal
Is unfortunate and inevitable, but II
IS the Cubans, our countrymen, wht
will suffer most. and with their pat
riotism they are gladly accepting th'
sacrifice: for out of 1t will emerge tn
former rights and liberties OF consti
tutiOnal government.
"To those Americans who believe II
the liberties OF all peoples and tina
right and justice should triumph, ever
over peace, we present our case IA n
ask their sympathy"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1906-09-20
ECHO FROM THE HARTJE CASE.
Two Private Detectives Indicted BY
the Grand Jury.

Pittsburg. Pa.-Herman G. Staab
and John Anderson, the two private
detectives who figured In the
Hartje case. and testified for Au.
gustus Iiartje that they broke open
the trunk OF Thomas Nadine. the
coachmen. one OF the correspondents
In the case, and In that way procured
some Of the letters alleged to have
been written by Mrs. Hartje, have
been indicted by the grand jury on the
charge Of entering a building with In
tent to commit a felony.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1906-09-20
SAY UNJUST DISCRIMINATION.
Indiana Oil Lines Push the Fight
Against Railroads.

Indianapolis, Ind.-The fight OF In.
dependent oil companies OF In
diana begun some time ago
commissioner, against the Standal
Oil Co, assumed more substantial
proportions Monday-when three In
dependent concerns filed petitions
against Al railroad corporations,
whose lines traverse Indiana, charg-
ing unjust discrimination.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1906-09-20
California Democrats,

Sacramento. Cal.-Former Congress.
man Theodore A. Bell was nominated
for governor by the state democratic
convention. The platform indorses
Bryan. fayors woman suffrage, pas
a OF la ws by congress demanded
by organized labor, ana the exclusion
OF Asiatic labor.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1906-09-20

Certain Cuban military officers be-
came dissatisfied because President
Palma limited their professional OPP
portunities by keeping the number OF
insular troops down to the minimum.
So they started an insurrection just
10 show Mr.. Palma that he needs more
troops.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1906-09-20

Government clerks use l.ll7,442 lead
pencils Il year. Each clerk Is allowed
one pencil every eight days. That's
nothing; an ordinary newspaper re-
porter can use up a pencil every eight
hours and be ready to tackle a new
one next day.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1906-09-20
RAILWAY REDUCES FARE.
lshIgh Valley system Establishes q
2Ta-Cent Basis.

New York--it was announced Fri.
day that, to take effect November /,
or as soon thereafter as possible. the
maximum rate per mile on the Lehigh
Valley railroad system will be on the
basis Of 2h cents.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1906-09-20

Mark Twain has bought q fine piece
OF land in Connecticut and will build
a $50, 900 house on 1t. Mr.. Clemens
seems to be almost as prosperous az
he might be II he had written n OF
the six best msellcrg.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1906-09-20

Last year the trade OF the United
States with It's outlying possessions
reached $3.50 900, the growth In
our exports amounting 10 20 per cent.
Porto Rico shows up especially well,
which proves that the island Is getting
its share IN American prosperity.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1906-09-20

Lighter and brighter shades are in
women's millinery. according to local
dealers. Prices, though. may BIO ex.
pccted to look just as heavy and
gloomy to the husbands and fathers
us formerly,
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1906-09-20

The gaekwar OF Baroda forgot tho
cables, but he will remember them
when he meets a number OF Ameri
can ladies' in Europe who have q few
remarks to offer concerning his Opin-
ions Of the American woman's grace
and beauty.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1906-09-20
Blow at Woman's SUFFRAGE.

Nienna-Under the new electoral re-
form bill. the privilege hitherto &C.
corded ONE who were landed pro.
p%rietors Of voting at the parliamentary
elections 10 abolished.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1906-09-20
cortejyou for Governor,

New York-Leading republicans are
discussing tho following state ticket;
For governor. George Is. Cortelyou,
Of Hampstead, postmaster general;
lieutenant governor. Horace White. OF
Syracuse.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1906-09-20

A New York man who Is &C years
old plunged into the river and res.
cued a boy who was drowning In the
strong current near He'll Gate. II this
does not make DR.. Osler sit up and
take notice, what will?
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1906-09-20

The Chicago professor who contends
that woman was made before man
fails to explain where the rib came
from.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1906-09-20

A pin which a New Albany girl
swallowed nine years ago has been re-
covered, thus showing cOnclusively
where one Of 'em went, anyhow.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1906-09-20

II Is announced that the lady bath
crs at Atlantic City now wear socks
and show their bare legs from knee to
ankle. The doctrine OF equal rights
appears to be growing some at Allan
tic City.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1906-09-20

Fewer matrimonial mistakes would
be made II everyone had the foresight
Of the man who exacted a pre.nuptial
contract limiting the future allmony
to one dollar a week.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1906-09-20

Prof. Thomas need not think 10
claim originality for his idea that
woman does the woOing. Bernard
Shaw beat him to II.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1906-09-20

Another way OF making children
good by surgery might be to perform
an operation on the skull Of an coca
sional parent.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1906-09-20

Some bankers " II to themselves
90 take pains TO have themselves sus-
pected long before the bank examin.
ers suspect them.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1906-09-20

Miss Pauline C0sks. Of Chicago. fol.
lowed a man around the world aud IN.
ally made him marry her. She refused
70 accept his May. nay. Pauline"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1906-09-20

ION various occasions" says Ella
Wheeler Wilcox, II have lived for
eight weeks on nothing but milk and
prnnes." A good, cooling diet. too.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1906-09-20

Tho chief Of police OF Seattle has or.
dcred all prize fighters to leave that
town or go to work. Cruel man! Per.
haps the poor fighters are too strong
to work.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1906-09-20

In Paris the man with the muck.
rake" IL known as the man with the
dueling sword"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1906-09-20

Wherever Peary 10, he IL probably
keeping cool.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1906-09-20

A Persian parliament suggests Alad'
din's lamp fitted with an electric bulb.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-07-24
BUILDING
GOES DOWN
Disaster at South Framing
ham, Mass.
SCORE BURIED IN RUINS
Only Nine So Far Taken Out Alive
by Firemen, Police and
Soldiers.
SCORE BURIED IN RUINS

SOUTH FRAMINGHAAl, Mass. July
% The front OF a partially construct
eel three story brick aud cement build
mg. a portion of which WAS being fitted
for the local postoillce. collapsed, and
the tangled mass OF iron beams, posts
aud glrders with the brick and mortar
carried down more than score Of
worl,mcn. only nine OF whom were
taken out alive. while only four bodies
had been recovered.
The dead are: Patrick prendergast
mason: Reno Marschl. mason tender;
Charles g. Bright foreman. and Jo-
scph Drought. lahorer
The injured are c. W. Hutchinson
Albion: Charles Nicholson, Fred Howe,
John Hackett. James Mulcahy. Louis
Polgrlmni Edgar Bower. Thomas Prem
dcrgnst aud c. NJ. Amsden, South
birmingham.
Il was in the middle Of the AFTER
noon while the building fairly hummed
with busy workmen that several sud
den cracks were heard and which was
Immediately followed 10y roar Of
rending iron. brick and mortar AS II
umblcd ia one great mass to the base
ment
The building Is situated In tie very
center Of the business section OF the
village aud hundreds Of passersby rush
ed from the ining debris. only TO re.
turn when they heard the cries Of the
Injured. An alarm OF fire was rung In
aud word was sent 10 the camp ground,
where the ninth regiment Of infantry
of the state militia was on its annual
tour OF duty.
The rescue Of those who showed any
trace Of life was begun at once, and
soon half dozen bruised and mortar
covered beings were dragged out from
the tnngle Of iron beams and broken
girders. In some cases only hand
WAS seen. and Il took time TO unearth
tile rest Of the body.
The crowd was greatly excited. and
il was with difficulty a space was
cleared 10y the small body Of police
Tie arrival Of the soldiers half an hour
later. however. materially assNted IN
the work Of rescue.
As fast as the injured men were tax
en- out they were sent to the hospital
while the dead were taken to a TEN
norary morgue.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-07-24
WASHINGTON co. FUSION.
Clement Men Get the Assistant Judge Two
Democratic Senators.

Montpelier, July % The democrats
and independent republicans OF Wash
ington county held conventions in this
city yesterday and unanimously
agreed upon the following fusion ticket
composed of four democrats and four
independent republicans.
For senator's, G. w. Melcher Of
Barre democrat, O, G.. Stewart at East
Montpelier, Independent, DR.. w. b:
Mayo OF Mortified, democrat for as
sistant judges S. j. Dana OF Fayston,
Joseph Bartlett of Plainfeld both in
dependent; for States attorney, F. p.
Carlton of Montpelier, democrat; for
sheriff, G.. b. Evans of Waterbury,
democrat; for high bailifT, Henry M.
Town OF Calais, Independent.
The democratic convention organic
ed by the election of G.. M. Heaton of
Montpelier as chairman and t. c. Ell
lis of Mortified as secretary. Consid-
cradle discussion arose as to whether
the position OF judge of probate should
be left blank on the county fusion tick
let. This matter was finally left to the
joint committee nominated by the two
conventions to make up safe and
this committee by vote OF II to de
cided to leave the position blank, thu:
insuring the re election OF Judge
! Hiram Carleton.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-07-24
DOUMA TO
ALL RUSSIA
Members Assembly at VibOrs
Calls For Revolt.
ADJOURNMENT FORCED
Until a Parliament is Called 10
Give a KOpec to The
Throne.
ADJOURNMENT FORCED

VIBORG, Finland, July 2i.-Follow-
ing after a fashion the example of the
members Of the French states general
who. after being barred out from their
meeting place by Louis XVI, marched
to the since famous tennis court and
held n session there, 200 members OF
Russla's now outlawed parliament
hurried In scattered groups TO this
city and held an extraordinary ses-
sion Of parliament.
The governor OF Vlborg early In the
day arrived at the Hotel Belvedere,
where the exlled douma was In session,
and announced that he has been or
lered 10y the governor general of Fin
land to Immediately close the meeting
Of the members Of parliament and TO
use military force II necessary 10 dis
perse them. lie informed President
Mouromtsen that such meetings would
not be allowed to be held anywhere In
Finland.
The members OF parliament had been
at the moment frantically hurrying
forward their 6ual discussion OF the
proposed manifesto and had hoped TO
be able 10 adopt II before the arrival
Of the troops The Constitutional Dem
ocrats were desperately fighting de-
mand Of the Group Of Toll members
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-07-24
JOHNSON -CORDES
Quietly Married Monday Evening al The Home
Of the Brides Sister.

An unusually attractive and pretty
wedding occurred Monday afternoon at
$3.50 at the home of Mrs Marcus T..
Armstrong on Gage street, when Miss
Olga A. Cordes, daughter OF John
Cordes, and Carl H. G.. Johnson Of
Schenectady we're united in mar
riage by Rev. Charles r. Seymour.
II was a qliet affair on account Of
the recent death Of the brides mother
aud only the Immediate relatives we're
present
The inll Episcopal service was used
aud the ceremony was performed UNI
der an arch OF evergreens and ferns.
The bride was dressed in white silk
and carried shower bouquet OF white
roses Miss Edith l. Cordes. a sister
of the bride was bridesmaid and wore
white null and carried pink roses
Harold A. Brown OF Schenectady act
ed as hest man.
The house was prettily decorated
with palms, ferns, and lowers, the col
or scheme being green and white.
An elaborate dinner was served after
the ceremony by two young lady
friends OF the bride.
The bridal couple are enjoying a
trip TO Niagara Fails and Buffalo and
will DE at home after Sept LIST at 10
Chestnut street, Schenectady.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-07-24
G. 7. PARKER OF
POWNAL DEAD
Was Long a Leading Busi.
ness Man of that Town.
POSTMASTER 20 YEARS
Was a Native Of PownaI and Had
Lived There All Ills, Of Years
OF Life.

Pownal, July "a Gardner Il. Park
err long leading business man and
one OF the prominent citizens OF the
town, died at one minute before II last
night, from angina pectoris, a dis.
ease OF the heart which has afflicted
him for some time.
He was 81 years OF age and was
native OF Pownal and had always lived
here. In 1865 he went into business
with his father, a. G.. Parker and con-
tlnued until his death. Oflate years
G. T. Parker's son, Arthur G. Parker,
has been connected with the firm. The
late Mr. Parker has thus for forty years
been identified with the business inter-
ests OF the town and has always proved
an honest upright and public spirited
citizen.
He was Republican in politics,
and had held many Offices in the gift
OF the people. lie was a prime mover
in the Installation OF the new water
system and fire department For 25
years he had been postmaster except
during he two Democratic administra
tions He was a member OF the Baptist
church and one OF the deacons.
He leaves widow, one son, Arthur
G Parker, and one daughter, Miss
Marguerite Parker. The funeral will
be held Thursday afternoon at .
o'clock at the house.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-07-24
PIPE DREAM FROM DORSET.
81 Clone Hears Things More Strange Than
Probable.

"Si Clone" OF Dorset valley writes:
"Moses Barrett and party OF friends
we're up this valley Sunday Uncle
Moses says he had over 1000 cabbages
eaten up by rabbits. Merritt Wade
lost 500 the same way, also other gar
den vegetables the same way; but you
can't shoot rabbits until Sept , They
are getting to be about as much pest
here as in Australia. These brown
ones, believe, were brought here years
ago as pets Now the Belgian hares
have mixed with them and good-sized
garden won't last one night when a
drove of them comes along. | counted
over twenty in one herd on the west
road one evening last weeK Robins,
cedar birds, cat birds and black birds
have destroyed all the currants and
cherries through the valley. They are
protected by law always The deer are
plentiful and are feasting in the Dat,
barley and corn fields as usual"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-07-24
HALLORAN..C ARMODY.
Married in BratiIsboro. in the Catholic Church
Tuesday Morning.

Thomas J. Halloran OF this village
and Miss Kathryn Carmody of Brat.
tleboro we're married In the Catholic
church at Brattleboro this morning
Mr.. Halloran has been a mail-carrier
for the local post-oflice for l6 years,
and the bride was formerly teacher
in the old parochial school here before
it passed into the charge of the sisters
of st. Joseph. She is sister OF the
Rev. NJ. j. Carmody, now in Ludlow,
and OF ID. J. Carmody, former presi-
dent of the Vermont State Firemen's
ASSOCIATE n. Among those present at
tue wedding we're Bishop John S
Michaud of the Burlington diocese,
Rev. A. j. Barron of this village, Rev.
p. J Barrett o Burlington and others
Mr.. and Mrs. Halloran are expected
home this evening.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-07-24
STRUCK HIS MOTHER.IN.LAW.
Castlston Man Fined $500 for Using Horse
whip too Freely.

Rutland, July 24.-Thomas Hunter
of Castleton was tried in City court
Saturday morning for breach of the
peace, his case having been continued
for several days. Hunter was found
guilty by City Judge Willis NJ. Ross,
who imposed "A fine of 500 and costs
The respondent took an appeal to the
County court and furnished 5000 bail.
Hunters oifense is alleged to be that
of assaulting his aged mother-in-law
with horsewhip and abusing his wife
The man does not reside with his
family and it is said that he frequent.
ly went to his wife's home intoxicated
and created u disturbance
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-07-24
GASOLINE EXPLOSION.
Won. n Seriously Burned by Pouring ExpIos "
Into Boiling Water.

Rutland, July 24.-Mrs. Henry Boil
due OF Mill Village is suffering from
severe burns sustained yesterday after
noon by the explosion of gasolene,
which she had poured into hot water
while washing.
Mrs. Bolduc is about so years old
and DR. A. II. Bellerose of this city,
who was called to attend the case
states that her injuries may prove
fatal. Her face and arms, from the
WI lists to the elbows, we're burned, and
she is at present suffering great pain
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-07-24
Subscribed the Murder the Newspapers the ExcusOnO all Ohe
KIDNAPPING ALLEGED.
Family Difficulty at Pownal Center {, Cause
OF Trouble

tNNNhfNN ~ N'WN"f NNNfNf - 1850
OF Trouble.
The village OF Pownal Center Is In
considerable OF an uproar for the past
two days over the alleged kidnapping
OF his two year old son, by Ward Tow
slice who has not been living with his
wife for several months, but who has
been Ia the west for some time.
Towslee is a nephew OF II. w Myers
OF this village, has always borne a
good reputation, farmer by occupat'
ion and vas 10 this village Friday and
Saturday OF last week having just re-
turned from his western trip.
Il is said that he went from here TO
Pownal secured the child, which has
been living with rs mother since the
father went away, took It away along
with some furniture from the house IN
which Mrs Towslee was living.
People in Pownal say that when Tow
slice left for the west he left his family
In a destitute condition, that she had
been able 10 secure but little work
there and her condition was not Of the
best
There is q difference Of opinion
among the friends OF the parties. His
friends declare that he Is yet Ia the
town, that be has only taken the child
for the purpose Of bringing about a
reconciliation with hls wife, while her
friends declare that the father will
take the child west with him and then
establish a new home No trace OF the
father or child has been found up to
this morning.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-07-24
BICYCLIST RUN DOWN
George Harrington Of Randolph Center Has
Leg Cut off BY Car.

Springfield, July % George Har
rington OF Randolph Center while rid
ing his bicycle here this evening about
8 O'Clock was run down by heavy
freight car on the electric railroad,
and his right leg was cut off. Harring-
ton is a student at the University of
Vermont He is selling books about
town.