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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-05-31
BRYAN MAY NOT RUN.
Gen. Colby Says Nebraskan VIII Not
Fight Taft.

s'It is my guess that if Taft is NOM
mated for the presidency. Bryan will
refuse to be a candidate. while if
Roosevelt is a candidate Bryan will
run
This is the prediction made today by
former Attorney General L. W. Colby
of Nebraska, who as attorney for the
wife of Burch Berry was here to ap
pear before the United States court in
the matter of the damage suit against
Chauncey Dewey.
Bryan said General Colby, who
is a staIwart Republican, lis very dear
spect him and have confidence in him.
He has been growing in the estimation
of his neighbors, and now it is recog
nized that he possesses all the good
qualities of Roosevelt, with more dip
lOmacy and tact
an can possibly beat Taft, and 1 think
that Bryan himself knows this, and
Will not consent to run against him.
That is my prophecy; just bear it in
mind and see if I am not right
''Tne political conditions in Ne
braska are considerably mixed. but I
think that when the thing lines up,
Nebraska will be for Taft for the Re
publican nomination for president
There is a good deal of Foraker SEN
timent there, however"
General Colby called at the office of
Governor Hoch for the purpose of put
ting in a petition for a pardon for
Samuel NJ. Bonar, so year old Wash
ingtou county man who is serving a
life sentence in the penitentiary for the
murder of DR.. Smith, a Washington
county man. Bonar was sent up in
1904 General Colby has been en-
pIoyed in the case as attorney since
ROnar's conviction
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-05-31
TAFT FOR THE MILLERS.
Tells of Results in Island Possessions
and Canal Zone.

St. Louis. May 31.-Before an aud
ience of miIIers from all parts of the
country attending the mass conven-
ton of the MiIIers' National Fedora
ton and marking the largest gather
ing of millers ever held in this coun-
trv Secretary of War Taft made an
address at the Odeon on the topic,
Recent Instances of National Altru-
ism
Secretary Taft's address was in the
nature of a review of the results at
tanned by the United States in Cuba,
Porto Rico. Hawaii. the PHILIPPINES,
and particularly in the Panama canal
zone.
Secretary Taft departed for Wash
ington at o'clock this morning A
BANQUET was held at the Southern ho-
tel last night by the millers- at which
Secretary Taft was the guest of honor
George H. Plant, OF St Louis, acted as
postmaster.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-05-31
TO SPEND 10 MILLIONS.
Japanese Delegation Arrives to Make
Large Purchases.

Seattle. Wash May 31--Represent-
ing the federal government of Japan
and several of the largest manufaetur-
ing and other firms of Japan, six prom
ineut japanese citizens arrived in Seat
tie on the Kago and will depart within
a few days for the east, where they
will spend for the government and for
their individual firms a sum amour ting
to 10 million dollars in the purchase of
machinery, armament and other raw
materials.
The party was met in Seattle by
Youezo Okamoto of the American Trad
ing company of New York From here
thew go TO Chicago where some time will be
spent in visiting large wholesale houses,
factories and stock yards of that city
From there some of the party will go to
St. Louis and others to New YORK.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-05-31
HAS A HARD TASK
Assistant District Attorney
Heney of San Francisco
Appeals to the Public to Back
Him Up.
yRISIS Is AT HAND.
He Charges That Powerful In
fluenceS Are at Work
To Save the Bribe GiVers From
Punishment.

San Francisco, Cal, May 31.-In
statement issued last night Assistant
District Attorney Heney, head of the
graft prosecution, outlines the policy Of
the men who have made possible the
indictment of nearly a score of San
-Francisco's wealthy capitalists. de-
nounces as malicious falsehoods the
charges which have been made that
the prosecutors are Influenced by po-
some Of the most powerful nnanclal IN
tereStS of the country have been brought
into the battle on the side of the alleged
bribe givers.
Heney declares that the greatest crisis
in the graft exposure is now at hand
and that the greatest crisis in the his
tory of San Francisco goes side by side
with it, He charges that President
Patrick Calhoun of the United Rail-
ways has sought the aid of the wealth.
lest bankers and merchants OF the clsy
to free him from the clutches or the
prosecution and prevent his having to
pay the penalty for his alleged crimes
A meeting was held a short time ago, ne
says, at which Calhoun called together
a number of TIE heads of the largest
San Francisco banks and sought their
aid through a thinly yelled request for
backing in the carrying on of the car
strike. The powerful influences which
have been set at work to injure the
prosecution, Hen6y SAID, nave Succeeucu
in hampeFing the prosecutors to a GER
tain extent as they have raised an ele-
ment of doubt as to the real motives
behind the investigation and he calls
upon the citizens of San Francisco to
give their fullest assistance to the work
that is still to be done
Admitting that sixteen confessed br1be
takers on the board Of supervisors have
been promised immunity from prosecu-
ton, Heney declares that this step was
essential to the carrying out of the work
at hand. He stated that every effort
to gain legal proof of the corruption
and bribery deals failed until the con-
fessions were secured from the super
visors and that to secure these the
promise of immunity was given In au-
swer to the cry which he said had been
raised by the capitalists in this city that
the Supervisors shall be punished, he
points out that while the prosecutors
were laboring for months to obtain
proof concerning the briberies, none of
the alleged bribe givers came forward
to their assistance. but that as soon as
they became involved they raised the
crv of punish the bribe takers and let
US go free
Heney asks the pertinent question:
Which is the man who should be
punished for the crime, if one must be
allowed to go free-the confessed bribe
taker or the unconfessed bribe giver?
Let US show" he continues, that no
man however wealthy he may be, is
greater than the law. Let US prove that
the power of wealth can not corrupt our
courts and prevent the carrying out of
Justice"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-05-31
FOUR BURN TO DEATH.
Several Others Injured in q Fire at
Long Branch

Long Branch. N J.. May 31--The
two daughters of Walter A. Schiller. a
cigar manufacturer of New York city,
Marion. aged 10. and Ruth, aged IA.
and two servants. Marie Dilter and
TIIIv Monthon, were burned to death
in a fire which last night destroyed the
handsome residence of Jacob Roths-
child. which Mrs. Schiller had rented
In attem Dting to rescue her children
Ms Schiffer was so severely burned
as 70 he in a critical condition today,
and Mr.. Schiller suffered severe burns
in fighting the fire
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-05-31
MORE RAIN PREDICTED.
Cold. Damp Day With No Rain Up to
y. III

Today has been dark and threaten
ing though there has been no precipi-
tatfon Notwithstanding the threaten
ing aspect and favorable conditions
The wind has been blowing from the
north at the rate of Is miles an hour
and is cool and damp and is causing
crea king OF the rheumatic joints
There has been but little change in
the temperature since seven O'Clock
this morning though the forecast for
this part of the state indicates cooler
weather tonight and Saturday. The
government forecast at two O'Clock
saws: Fair tonight and Saturday ex-
ceptirg n the eastern portion of the
state; rain and cooler in the eastern
portion" There has been no rain
since s D. m Thursday
The following are the hourly tenn
ra-a +TrraS for the day-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-05-31
CAUGHT IN COLLAPSE.
Members OF Catholic Clergy Hurt as
Floor Caves In

xvi1l<esbarre Pa, May 31-At the
1ax-iug of the cornerstone of St Mary's
Greek Catholic church. a temporary
flooring collapsed. precipitating about
GO persons into the cellar. IL feet below
ladders were secured and with the aid
Of the police the injured were removed
from their periIous position Some were
enle To walk to their homes. while 9TH
ers were removed to hospitals IN am
huIauces Half a dozen priests were
hurt
Bishop Hoban. of Scranton, escaped
with n severe 5olting-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-05-31
NEW $4,000 FACTORY.
steel Fixture Mfg. Company Gets 4
Building Permit.

A building permit has been issued
to the Steel Fixture Manufacturing
company for a large machine shop to
be erected on lots 205, 2O7 and 209 on
Holiday street near Seventh The
building will be one story wood and
iron 75 by 100 feet and will be COM
pleted by July 1st, at a cost of $4,000
The company manufactures steel lock-
ers and similar goods.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-05-31
VICTORY FOR OIL men.
standard Pipes Must Carry Product of
the Independents

Findlay. O.. May 31.-The circuit ccurt
TODAY unanimously decided that the
Buckeye Oil company, standard SUP
aidiarv concern. was organized under
the corporate laws of Ohio and as such
must carry all oil offered it by the in
dependent producers at fair remuner-
atfve rate.
The decision is considered a great VIC
tory bv the independent Producers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-05-31
RAISED S1,1OO TODAY.
Washburn Fund Had Made a Good
Increase at Noon

Eleven hundred dollars was subscrib-
ed to the Washburn fund of $4,000 at
the noon meeting Of the canvassfng
committee held in the Copeland hotel
This addition today lacks S15 OF max
ing an average of $500 for the past
four days.
With the sum which has been reeeiv-
ed today the total now reaches S365I0-
The following are the latest subscrip-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-05-31
REVOLT SPREADS.
80. .OOO Chinese Rebels Under Arms
south of Annoy.

Annoy. China, May 31--An insurrec-
ton has broken out 40 miles south
ward of Annoy. Thirty thousand
rebels are under arms and are stated
70 he well led The revolt IS spread
ing to towns near Annoy. The viceroy
of Eu Chow is sending 5000 troops TO
deal with the rising and warships are
expected here shortly
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-05-31

The American consul at Annoy, Mr..
Paddock. cabled TO the state depart
uent at Washin gton, May 2S an
nouuciug that an armed uprising had
been reported at joan so miles south
of Annoy. that several officials had
been killed by soldiers and that the
origin Of the trouble was unknown.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-05-31
Wcafher Indications-

Chicago. May 31--Forecast for
Kansas: Fair tonight and saturday,
except rain in east portion tonIghts
cooler in east portion tonight
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-07-12
w A L L p A Pc r

A large stock just received, 1t will
pay you to carefully examine it if
you are In need.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-07-12
$4,000 KNIGHTS TEMPLAR.
Greatest Event Of the TrienniaI
ConcIave at Saratoga.

knights Templar $4,000 strong, pa
raded through the brilliantly decorated
streets at Saratoga. There were $4,000
spectators present. On the official re-
viewing stand were the Earl of Euston
Of London, Grandmaster George NJ.
Moulton of Chicago, John B. Tressidor,
grandmother of the priory of Canada and
Gov. Chas. E. Hughes. The parade was
the longest knight Templar pageant ever
held in New York state, it taking three
hours for the parade to pass. Forty-two
states were represented. Fifty-seven
bands, comprising 1900 musicians were
in the parade.
After the parade the first session of
the grand encampment was held in the
town hall at which Governor Hughes
formally welcomed the Sir Knights to
New York state. The other speakers
included Former Senator Edgar T. Brack-
EFT of Saratoga, Adelbert F. Knapp,
grand commander of New York and g.
NJ. Moulton of Chicago
After the meeting Governor Hughes
received for two hours the knights and
visitors at the Grand Union hotel.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-07-12
The Fourth at Brand o n {.

Brandon, July a. - With clear skies
and large crowd the Fourth of July
was celebrated here today for the first
time in 81 years. The programme
opened at nine o'clock with band con-
cert in Central Park by the Proctor band
of % pieces.
At 1915 the parade, consisting of fancy
floats representing the different firms,
organizations and industries of the town,
prettily trimmed carriages. automobiles,
bicycles, etc, started at the head of
Park street, going down Carver to Depot
street and then up Union through Cen
ter to Conant square, then back to Cen
ter, where they disbanded. 1t was the
grandest parade that Brandon has ever
had.
At 1880 the crowd went to Seminary
Hill, near the Episcopal rectory, where
the speaking took place. The speakers
were Colonel John c. Van Wraner, pres
dent of the New York Athletic club. and
Gov. F. D. Proctor, who presided at the
meeting. lne DeCldIdllOu VI
ence was read by Charles /. Button of
Middlebury, formerly of Brandon. Patri-
otic songs were sung by a chorus of 100
voices, accompanied by the band.
At $3.50 o'clock the ball game between
Ludlow and Brandon was played on
Winslow's field. At 700 the Proctor
band gave another concert in Central
park, after which there was grand dis
play of fireworks on Prospect Hill, which
was witnessed by even larger number
of people then were here during the day.
Everything during the entire day was
free except the lunch which was served
by the Brandon improvement associa-
ton, under whose auspices the celebra-
ton was held. The food was served
from large army tent in the park, op-
posite the Brandon Inn, and no labor
was spared to make this part of the pro-
gramme success.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-07-12
INJURED CONDUCTOR DIES.
D. E. Labounty Hurt in Newton
Collision Sunday-Motorman of
Other Car Arrested.

Dugald II. Labounty of Cambridge,
who has been employed as conductor
by the Newton Street Railway Company,
died yesterday at the Newton Hospital
from injuries received in a collision of
two cars on Commonwealth avenue last
Sunday, and this morning the Newton
police arrested on charge of manslaugh-
ter Peter H. j. King of 40 Myrtle avenue,
Auburndale, who was motorman of the
car that ran into the one of which La
bounty was in charge. The arrest came
as great surprise to King and his friends.
He was comparatively new man in the
service.
About 80 Sunday afternoon car 1856,
in charge of Lebounty and motorman
George E. Stewart, was making trip
from Lake street to Norumbega Park,
carrying few passengers. 1t was close
ly followed by the car which King was
running. his conductor being Hugo
Schwartz.
Between Exeter street and Dix lane,
West Newton, the trolley on Lebounty's
car jumped from the wire. At this
point there is a slight curve, so that the
car was hidden from the sight of King.
Lebounty climbed to the railing that
topped the rear dashboard of his car in
order to properly adjust the trolley.
While he was in this position the car
following came around the curve at good
speed, and before it could be stopped,
crashed into the one ahead. LebOunty
was caught between the extensions of
the roof of the two cars, technically
known as the bonnets, and was made
helpless. He was removed to the New
ton hospital where, from the first, the
surgeons held out little hope of his re-
covery.
The passengers on both cars were
shaken up and badly frightened. Miss
Mary Sullivan of Roxbury was slightly
injured, and received treatment at the
hospital The police made a careful in
vestigation at the scene of the accident,
and decided that King was criminally
negligent, as he could easily have stopped
his car in time had he been using proper
precaution and keeping the prescribed
distance in the rear of the first car. Le-
bounty's death was due to multiple in
ternal injuries. Medical Examiner West
performed an autopsy on the body this
morning Transcript, July 6,
| or
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-07-12
Death of Patrick Carroll.

Patrick Carroll, aged 76 years, died at
his late residence on North Pleasant
street, early Wednesday morning, after
lingering illness from rheumatism
which confined him to his bed for some
months. The deceased was born in
County Louth, ireland, and came to this
country when IS years of age and lived
for time in Middlebury, after which he
went to Cornwall, where he resided for
some time, later coming to Middlebury.
where he made his home, following the
logging business until compelled to give
it up on account of illness. Mr.. Carroll
is survived by a wife and three daughters,
Mrs. Joseph Butler of Providence, R. l.,
Miss Minnie Carroll and Miss Julia Car
roll of this village, and one brother,
James Carroll of Bristol, VT. The funer-
al was held this friday morning at 8 80
o'clock from st. Mary's Catholic church,
where the Rev. Father Shannon chanted
a requiem mass for the repose of his
soul. The following gentlemen acted as
bearers: Nelson Lawrence, John Bou-
dreau, Michael Halpin and John Halpin,
sr. Interment was made in the Catholic
cemetery
Mr.. Carroll was one of Middlebury's
oldest citizens and was well and favor
ably known in this locality and held in
high esteem by all with whom he came
in contact. =
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-07-12
Ethan Allen Chapter, D. A.
Celebrate n bb q rdto Day.

The Daughters of the American Revol-
ution were pleasantly entertained Satur-
day afternoon at the home of Miss Jes-
sca Stewart.
After the business meeting literary
and musical programme followed. Mrs.
William McGilton read very pleasing
paper on Eliza Lucas Pinkney. Miss
Stewart and Mrs. Stewart sang several
selections to an appreciative audience.
Refreshments were served and social
hour enjoyed. The guests of the after
noon were Mrs. Phil Stewart, Miss
Means and Miss Wilds.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-07-12
Another Veteran Dies.

Henry c. Wheeler, aged 66 years,
who has been i'll for some little time at
his home in the east part of the town,
died Tuesday morning. Mr.. Wheeler
was an active member of William P.
Russell Post, G. A. r. He was in Com
pany B, 9th Vermont, and enlisted in
1861 at the age of Is years. He is sur
vived by two sons, Charles Wheeler and
Fred Wheeler, both of this town. The
funeral was held Thursday afternoon at
two o'clock at the house. The G. A. r.
post attended in body.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-07-12
Halpin-Foote.

Miss Grace A. Foote and Michael F.
Halpin were married in New York city
July 8. Mr.. Halpin is New Haven
man and Miss Foote is resident of this
village and for the past few years a
very popular and efficient teacher in the
graded school. Mr. and Mrs. Halpin will
reside in Rutherford, n. j., and will be
at home there after September IS. Mr..
Halpin is a graduate of Middlebury col
lege of the class of '9s. and is now work
ing in New York city. where he has a
position in the War department.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-07-12
NOW rs THE TIME

to get your old furniture made new.
We do it.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-07-12
FeIipsad on the Road.

Brattleboro, July S.-Joseph N. Con-
lin. aged SO years, fell dead in the road
at West Brattleboro last evening while
going for the cows. His body was
found by Emery Miller, employed with
him at the Timothy Crosier farm.
Death was caused by paralysis. Conlin
came from Rutland two years ago, and
his body will be taken there tonight.
He was unmarried but is survived by a
brother and sister in Rutland, and two
sisters in Brattleboro. He was veteran
of Company B, 7th VT. Vols.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-07-12
Send Your Cattle and Horse Hjde.

to the CROSBY TRISTAN FUR COM
PANY, Rochester, N. Y, and have them
converted into coats, robes, rugs, gloves
and mittens; better and cheaper goods
than you can buy. Never mind the dis
tance, Crosby pays the freight" See
our new Illustrated catalog page ls. II
interested send for it.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-07-12
Ba nd Concert.

Next band concert will be given in the
park Wednesday evening, July nth. The
following will be the program:
March-The Bostonian Kenneth
Overture-Sons of Erin Boyer
Characteristic March-Skidoo Keith
Reverie-Apple Blossoms, "a tone poem)
Roberts
An Irish-Indian Intermezzo - "Arrah
Wanna" Morse
Medley Waltz -"When the Morning
Glories Twine Around the Door"
Won Tilzer
March-"Tip Top" Gabriel
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-07-12

Diphtheria relieved in twenty minutes.
Almost miraculous. DIR. Thomas Eclec-
trio Oil. AT any drug store.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-05-03
sxToRTIoN IN NORFOLK.

For people VINO nave Tor many
months past l,aen anticipating great
things lin the wealth line In conse-
the residents of Norfolk are acting In
Il remarkable manner these days.
They are trying to get the wealth all
right, but they are SO hot foot after
II that ii is II certainty that they are
Strengthening the goose that was to
lay the golden egg for them. From
the South, North and West every
paper that comes into the Daily Press
office Is heard the same talc-"EXtor-
ton In Norfolk" Headlines, big and
sluring, are telling the readers of
them that ten dollars n day is the
rate for room ut the first class ho-
tel and then In IL little smaller let
tGrs you will read that % cents viii
purchase II skinny ham sandwich. In
fact for just one solid week now the
pupcrs all over the country have had
Norfolk and It's people on the grid
iron Till now there can be no posi-
bio doubt but that the great majority
of newspaper readers in this country
have gained in idea that the city liz
inhabited by II gang Of organized
highway robbers instead of decent
law abiding citizens.
If these tales, which IL must he
acknowledged are less or more true.
with the lingering emphasis on the
more, injurc the Exposition and II
they are responsible Tor the people
across Hampton Roads from being
rich lny0nd avarice by the time De
ccmhcr rolls around, they are alone
to blame. There will be no diff
Guilty whatever in locating arrespom.
slbility, MS II is already so apparent
that field glasses are not needed to
locate II.
If the truth must he told the same
feeling prevails to Il large extent In
Newport News. This is not SO true
OF the hotels ais ii is among the pco.
pie who have rooms for rent during
the Exposition period. There is no
question but that many housewives
in. Newport News arc entertaining
dreams of limited wealth way be.
ycnd sense and reason and the sooner
they rid themselves Of tho plan OF
Gousing the visitors the quicker they
Will come back to common sense
ideas. The American man Or woman
IL Il patient creature and will Stan1
for Il whole lot, but imposition is not
one'of them, ana when people in this
city think that there is to be mad
rush for cots at 81 per night they are
entertaining dclusion. People arc
coming to the Exposition ana lhcy
Gle coming to Newport News. but
their stay will be mighty brief wiien
They see that n spirit of imposition
prevails. what will be the result? The
man or woman who has been imposed
upon Will return to his or her home
with IL complaint and that complaint
VIII prevent other; from coming, II
is case of where reason and com
mon sense should prevail The PEG
Pile of Newport News should sec thai
later on the newspapers all over the
country are not filled with similaI
matter from Newport News that ha.
been sent out from Norfolk during the
/ past week.
II ,sea duty that they owe to thci
city as good citizens. The hotel pro
I prletcrs in most instanccs hay,
agreed to act reasonably in the mat