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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-16
CHILD
KILLS
MATE
Playing "Holdup'' Men
With Old Pistol.
Six Year -OldBoyTaken
Into Custody
Bullet Strikes Child in
Left Eye.

: A shocking tragedy occurred at z
o'clock today. when Robert Lee Donald
son, i've years ola, was shot and killed
by John b Horton. a playmate, six
years old. The boy was shot through
The left eye with -52-caliber revolver
with which the youngsters had been
playing. He was carried to Garfield
Hosn'tal, where ne died at Isl0 o'cIock
this Afternoon.
The body Of the Donaldson boy will
be taken 20 the morgue. where Deputy
Coroner GlazebrOok viii hold an in
quest al II o'clock tomorrow mornin.
The youngsters, both OF whom live on
Columbia road. between Fifth and Sixth
streets northwest, were playing togetEeS
this moraing. In some way. which
could not be ascertained, they got POS
session Of an old revolver and were en-
1oying themselves thoroughly playing
Hold UD men. when suddenly there
was a report, and the little Donaldson
boy fell 70 the pavement.
Young Norton hao the pistol At tie
time. and when the injured lad was
taken 70 the hospital 1t was fourd that
he had heen shot through the eye.
Every evidence was given that tls
shooting Was accidental. but The Horton
child was arrested and locked up at the
Tenth precinct station. The children
had been playing on the street all
morning. They we're firm friends. and
when one brought out the pistol. each
was fun Of suggestions Of games they
coul dplag. They had been enjoying
themselves for long time when the ae-
eident occurred. and young Horton was
grief-stric<en when be. understood that
he had killed his playmate
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-16
MODERNISM
IS CONDEMNED
BY POPE Plus

ROME. Sept. 16.-Aiarmed BY the
spread OF extreme liberalism even
among the Roman Catholic clergy. Pope
Plus has issued an encyclicaI in condem-
nation Of modernism" today bitterly
attacking the ideas Of the new theology.
He said: Modernism is a Peril for the
church. It's reforms in faith. philos-
ophy. theology. and history are all err
rors. and drive those who believe in
them TO atheisndA Boundless curiosity.
pride OF individualism and disregard o.
true Catholic knowledge and discipline
actually have spread modernism among
the clergy.
The encyeIfca1 DEGREES that philosophy
and theology hereafter must be taught
in the Catholic schools and universities
IN the complete spirit OF the Catholic
Church. and IN accordance with the
rules OF the church.
It Is decreed that all teachers imbued
with the spirit Of modernism must be
dismissed. and bishops must compel the
Clergy and The faithful 10 abstain from
reading papers inspired by the spirit Of
modernism OF advocating the new
lheories.
a board Of csnsors is to be estab-
isbed IN every bishopric 10 revise and
edit al Catholic publica tons.
lle eceieSl0elcS are 1ornfoden from
sending papers through the mails and
Otherwise directing them without the
consent Of the bishop.
Clerical congresses are forbidden, ex-
cept in cases when dangers Of modern
ism and lsiclsm arise.
A board Of supervision is to be formed
IN every diocese to prevent the spread
OF new errors -
All bishops are instructed that they
must forward % the Pope individual re-
port regarding the matters covered in
the encyelicaL
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Thirty-Two Killed,
Fifty Badly Injured,
In Disaster Sunday
Identified Dead
In Canaan Wreck

CONCORD, n. H., Sept 16.-
The Official list of dead and in
jured furnished by the Boston
and Maine railroad officials at
Concord. N. H. is as follows:
Barrett, Annie, q Nashua
street, Manchester, n. H.
Briggs. Mrs. E. B.. West Le-
banon, n. H.
Boisvert, Mrs. Adolph. 49 Con-
cord street. Concord. n. H.
Clarkson, Richard. Lebanon. n.
H.
Congdon. John A, Bethel, Vt.
Godfrey, Miss, Newark, n. ].
Lowe. Frank B., Ipswich, Mass.
Phelps. F. NJ, ochilltree. Tex.
Rogers, Austin. aged eight.
Manchester. N. H.
Shaughnessey. Timothy, Man
chester, n. H.
Shaughnessey, Mrs. Bridget,
Manchester, n. II.
Southwick, G. l., Worcester,
Mass.
Warren, Mrs. NJ. E, 45 New
street, Haverhill. Mass.
There are the bodies of seven
women, four men. and one boy
still unidentified.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-16
NEW PLAYGROUND
WILL BE PROVIDED

DR.. Henry S. Curtis. supervisor Of the
Washington Fairgrounds Association,
called on Commissioner Macfarlsnd this
morning 70 say that the association
would undertake to raise the necessary
funds for the equipment, operation, and
maintenance Of a public Fairgrounds in
the triangular space IN front Of the Cen
ter Market, which is the property Of the
District OF Columbia. and would have
a proposition to submit TO the Comnis-
sloners soon for that purpose.
Mr.. Macfarland expressed his gratih-
cation. He said tnat as soon as the
forna proposition was received he
would ask the Commissioners 10 grant
the use OF the lana for a puolic play
grourd until further orders.
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Pope 5 Edict Does Not
Affect the Church Here

One Of the professors Of the Catholic
University. in speaking OF the new edict
this afternoon said: The edictof the Pope
VIII have no direct effect here, inasmGch
as there is no one connected with the
Catholic faith IN Washington who is
endeavoring to promulgate any OF the
IDEAS connected with the so-called mod
ernism- Probably its only deterrent
effeEt here viii be TO make parents more
careful as to the literature that comes
into their homes.
Modernism. under a practical ana
iysls, simply means an attack upon
various portions Of the Bible Modern
tEts seek TO deny the Bibles authenUcftv
on a number Of points, some of them
denying that il Is an inspired book,
others alleging that its writings are not
authentic, IN whole and IN part while
stih others seek to teach disbelief in
the divinity Of Christ.
The Catholic Church, as a jealous
custodian Of the bible, sees in these
teachings an attempt TO destroy the
very foundation Ct religion, and the
edict against these new ideas has doubt.
3ess been issued accordingly"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-16
GROVER ROBUST.
SAYS SECRETARY

PRINCETON. y. J.. Sept. 1s,-Grover
Cleveland arose this morning al the
usual hour. had a hearty breakfast, and
then took mis- usual morning drive Tho
report that the former Presidents
health had failed IN a marked manner
Of late met with an emphatic denial at
the Cleveland home.
'Mr. Cleveland is IN excellent health
this morning" said the former Chief
Magistrates secretary He viii be ous
as usual today FOR a drive. and probably
for a walk.
There was no occasion whatever Cor
the alarming reports concerning his
health he enjoyed a fine nights rest.
and is today looking after lis CORE
spondence as usual There is no doubt
that ne will be az his Office in New
York In a few days"
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New York Clergy Decline
To Discuss Pope's Order

NEW YORK, Sept. l6-The arst init
NATION that the New York Catholic
clergy had of the declaration against
modern methods of teaching came
through the press dispatches today.
At Archbishop John NJ. Farley's resi-
deuce lt was Stated that the head OF
the local archdiocese could not discuss
the provisions of the new writ until
the actual text had been received by
him.
However. all who were asked as 10 the
reason for the Issuance Of the decree
and its widespread effect agreed il Is
aimed at the secular school system Of
America more than anything else
We seem 20 have devoted too much
attention TO Instruction with disregard
TO dogmas." is the way the prog ogressive
element In the parochial schools views
1he enCyclical
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-16
WALKING SPEAKEASIES,
SAY POLICE OF PAIR

Two alleged walking speak-e -easies'-
were discovered yesterday by Police
men Deilernac and Kleindinst The
men were Frank Ennis, who Is said TO
have piled his trade IN Riley court and
Richard Smith, who Is accused OF con-
ducting operations In another part of
the city. Both men were in the Police
Court today, and were granted q cons
tinuaacs af their cases
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-16
THE WEATHER REPORT.

Temperatures, as a rule, have risen.
and are quite high for the season IN
the central valleys, the lake region. ana
New England.
The weather viii be unsettled tonight
ana Tuesday in the lower lake region.
the south Atlantic and east Gulf States,
with local showers. In the middle At
lantic states Il viii be mostly fair.
Temperatures will change but little.
storm warnings are displayed on the
north Pacific coast.
Steamers departing today for Euro
pean ports viii have light TO fresh
south 10 southwest winds. with fair
weather to the Grand Banks
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-16

tlAdL ls miserable ana HEeTcNeN lN every
way Tor people OF sound mind.
Yesterday afternoon DR.. William L
Robins the eminent nerve and brain
specialist, examined Mrs. Fenton on the
request Of Mr.. Leckie. Dr. Robins pro-
nounced the woman absolutely sane
'Ehis morning Mr. Leckie let J. W.
Fcntop, the uoman's husband. know
that ne was about 10 institute habeas
corpus proceedings in the District Su-
preme Court FOR the immediate release
of Mrs Fenton.
fhe husband thereupOn went to tlso
sanitary Office and withdrew his chal 81
or insanity against bis wire A letter
was procured from the Dlss.1ct COM
missioners ordering her release.
With her son, she left 81. Elizabeth 5
this afternoon at 12:30 o'ciccG. a free
woman.
Reason Mystery.
Why Mrs. Fenton was tEtoen among
lunatics is at present a mystery. She
claims that her husband had threaten
ed her with such treatment on several
previous occasions.
Dr. Miller. who was the foremost
physician In signing the commitment or
Mrs Fenton, is now out Of the city on
hlS vacation. according 70 statements
made by his friends
DR.. LochbOehler. the other physician
who signed the commitment, refused TO
discuss the case IN any way today, al
had charged MIN with having made 'nly
the most cUrsory, II any, examinafi a OF
her before he took the important step OF
attaching his signature 10 her commit
ment
Statement of Attorney.
A. E. l. Leckie. Mrs. Fcnton's attor-
ney, said today, in discussing the case:
1T IS one Of the most remarkable situ-
ations that ever came under my notice.
AS soon as the case was given to me. 7
called on DR.. William l. Robins whom
l consider one of the foremost nerve and
brain specialists in this country, and
asked him TO see Mrs Fenton He did
so. and informed me last night that she
was perfectly sane. Two other physi-
clans have said tne same thing.
When her husband heard OF the con-
teMplated habeas corpus proceedings,
ne went to the sanitary officer, this
morning and withdrew uneuuivOcaliv
Bis charge Of insanity against her. Her
release then followed, as a matter OF
course"
1t is known that Or Mary O'Nfailev.
in charge Of the women patients at St
Elizdbeth's, Is convinced that Mrs Fen
ton Is sane. Indeed. had the authOri-
ties of the asylum been uncertain about
tie WOman's sanity, II is not at all like
~ that they would have released her
even on the request Of the Commits
siOners.
MIS- FenI0n has $1,000 remarkably
well the strain under which she has
been laboring as a result of her awful
experience. but she would not discuss
the matter today. She has made an
appointment with Mr. Issckie for to-
morrow. when she Will decide whether
she viii take steps TO secure redress
Mr.. Leckie would not state whaJ the
future developments of the case would
be, but intimated- that the trouble had
only begun
Mrs. Fenton IS frank in stating her
belief that there Is something wrong and
outrageous in the way in which she has
been treated. She and one Of her sons
stated that She had never given even the
slightest proyocatien tog tba eksEga ef
szsao1tY against hez
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TIDE TABLE.
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TEMPERATURE
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Continued On Second Page.1
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-06-06
Chapter I.

Friday, the 18TH, thought as
much, if Bob has started, there will
be hell but | will see what | can do"
The sound of my voice as / drop
ped the receiver seemed to part the
mists Of five years and usher me into
the world OF Then as though it had
never asscd on.
/ had been sitting in my office, let
ting the tape slide through my fingers
while its every yard spelled panic"
in a constantly rising voice, when
they told me that BROMLEY on the
floor of the exchange wanted me at
the phone, and quick" BROMLEY was
our junior partner and floor man. He
talked with a rush. Stock exchange
floor men in panics never let their
speech hobble.
Mr.. Randolph, it's sizzling over
here. and it's getting hotter every Sec
Ond. It's Bob--that is evident to all
If he keeps up this pace for 20 min
utes longer, the sulphur will overflow
the street and get into the banks and
into the country, and no man can
tell how much territory will be burned
over by tomorrow. The boys have
begged me to ask you to throw your
self into the breach and stay him.
They agree you are the only hope
now" - ,.,
Are you sure, Fred, that this is
Bob's work." l asked. Have you
seen him." o..
Yes, have just come from his
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-06-06

Randolph, they cannot take much
more of anything in here, and IL I
begin to throw stocks over, it will
bring the gavel inside of ten minutes,
and that will be to announce a dozen
failures. It's yet 90 minutes to one.
and God only knows what will hap
pen before three. It's up to you, Mr..
Randolph, to do something, and I'M
less | am on a bad slant, you haven't
many minutes to lose"
1t was then | dropped the receiver
with Il thought as much!" AS
had been lingering the tape, watching
five and ten millions crumbling from
price values every Few minutes, | was
sure this was the work of Bob Brown
ley. No one else in Wall street had
the power, the nerve, and the devil
ish cruelty to rip things as they had
been ripped during the last 20 min
utes. The night before | had pass
ed Bob in the theater lobby. l gave
him close scrutiny and saw the look
of which / of all men best knew
the meaning. The big brown eyes
were set on space; the outer corners
of the handsome mouth we're drawn
hard and tense as though weighted
AS / had my wife with me it was
impossible to follow him, but when
Lgot home l called up his house and
his clubs, intending to ask him to run
up and smoke cigar with me- but
could locate him nowhere. / tried
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-06-06

DfIice, and glad l was to get out.
He's on the war-path, Mr.. Randolph
uglier than l ever saw him. The last
time he broke loose was child's play
word this morning that she saw last
night the spell was coming. He had
been up to see her and sisters, and
mother thought from his tone he
was about to disappear again. When
she told me of his mood, and / re-
membered the day, | was afraid he
might seek his vent here. Also /
heard of his being about town till
long after midnight The minute
opened his office door he flew at me
like q panther. l told him l had only
dropped in on my rounds for an or
der, as they were running off right
smart, AID didn't know but he, might
like to pick up some bargains. Bar
Eains!' he reared, don't you know the
day? Don't you know 1t is Friday,
the 18th? Go back to that hell-pit
and sell, SELL Sell what and how
muchr / asked. Anything, every,
thing. Give the thieves every share
they win take, and when they won't
take any more, ram as much again
down their crops until they spit up
all they have been buying for the
last three montks!' Going out met
Jim Holiday and Frank Swan rush
ing In. They are evidently executing
Bob's orders. and have been pouring
Anti-People's out for an hour. They
win be on the floor again in a few
minutes, 30 / thought 1t safer to
call seu before started to sell. sSr.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-06-06


again in the morning without success.
but when just before noon the tape
began to jump and flash and snarl, I
remembered Bob's ugly mood, and all
it portended.
Fred BROMLEY was Bob's youngest
brother IL years his junior. He had
been with Randolph & Randolph from
the day he left college, and for over
a year had been our Il, It trusted
stock exchange man. , Brown
/ ley, when himself, wps rs fond of his
baby brother" 9s - Jailed him, as
his beautiful sou, n mother was of
both; but when tAe devil had posses
sion Of Bob-and his option during the
past five years had been exercised
many time-mother and brother had
to take their place with all the rest
Of the world, for then Bob knew no
kindred, no friends. All the wide
world was to him during those Pc
RODS jungle peopled with savage
animals and reptiles to hunt and fight
and tear and kill
1t is hardly necessary for me to
explain who Randolph & Randolph are.
For more than 60 years the name has
spoken for itself in every part of
the world where dollar-making ma
chimes are installed. No railroad IL
financed, no great Industrial pro-
jeeted, without by force of habit, hat
fn-handing a by-your-leaVe OF Ran
dolph & Randolph. and every nation
when entering the market for loans,
knows that the favor OF the foremost
American bankers Is something which
must be reckoned with. / pride my
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-06-06

Let every member of the w.
9. T. U. meet promptly next
Saturday at 8 p, m. in the home
of Mrs. J. G.. Fuqua to arrange
flowers to send on their mission
of love. A few blossoms con-
trlbuted by anyone desiring to
help will be appreciated and
thankfully rece wed. =
The Loyal Temperance Le-
gion will meet next Sunday in
the Methodist church at the
usual hour. The boy or girl
having won the greatest num-
Der of rev members will at that
time receive the proposed rec
ompense.
Life insurance companies con.
tinue to discover the difference
between drinkers and abstainers
as risks and official report
showed a large per cent in favor
of total abstinence policies. The
various fraternal orders are al
so becoming anti-drink societies
largely because OF the heavy in
surance risks now known to be
held in the moderate ,drinker.
Barring from their ranks drink
ers and men connected with the
liquor business in any way.
The present Judge OF Indiana,
in his opinion upholding the mo-
ton to dismiss application for
saloon licence on the groun d
that such license is unconstitu
tional, gave this tribute to sci.
entific temperance instruction
THE Legislature of the state of
Indiana has recognized the evils,
dangers and expense to the state
hthat attends the use of intoxicat-
ing liquor and has passed an
act requiring school teachers of
the state 10 be prepared to teach
the effect of intoxicating liquors
upon the human, system and
they are paid at public expense
to do So" THE State is rec.
ognizing the dangers and evils
resulting from the liquor busl-
ness, or they would not pay men
to teach the effects of it's use. =
Mr.. John Cherry and Miss
Lima Basket were married at
the home of the groom's sister
at Jacksonville. ILL.,, last Thurs.
day at noon, Rev. Cressy. pas
tor of the Presbyterian Church,
officiating. Paris (Mo,) Mercu
Try.
| No doubt the next official an
nouncement will be that a Bask
Iett of green Cherries have been
received by the happy couple
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-06-06
Nail In Foot

Friday while at work. in the
back room at. Bricker & Spik-
IRIS, j E. Spiker stepped upon
nail aud it punctured his foot
deep enough 10 give him con
,ideTahle pain and trcnble.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-06-06
Continued next week.

Miss Lilly Meyer, OF Quincy,
spent Thursday in the city with
her friends. Mr. and Mrs, Q L
Drescher
For a first class hair cut 60
toStrean & Fishers.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-06-06
OUR PRINCIPLES.

Total abstinence, Prohibition
of the liquor traffic, One stand
ard of morals for men and WON
en-. The education of public
sentiment for right.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-11-14
From Prayer to Laughter.

A revival meeting WAS In progress
and Sister Jones was called upon lor
Testimony. according To The Clever
land Leader. Being meek and hum
Bile. she eaid III do not feel An
tho / should stand here and give
testimony | have heen q trana-
gressor for good many Years apA
have only recently seen the light !
believe that my place II IN darE
corner behind the door
Brother Smith wac next called dps
on for his testimony and, following
the example set by Sister Jones, said =
II, too, have been sinner for mofa
than forty years J. ana | az not think
II would he hitting for me to stand
before this assembly as model !
think my place Is behind the door.
In dark corner with Sister Jones
And he wondered why the meet
ing was convulsed with the laughter
OF those who came up 10 pray
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-11-14

For Good Reasons ne Wa huvy'
Ing the sced ~ Mssee.

=
s. ri Hood, or the department oe
agriculture, with good prospects, ~
sucress Is trying to beat The Japan
ese camphor trust BY raising ca1n-
rhor groves In Florida.
At a dinner In Huntington thai
celebrated an unusually fins distilta-
ton OF camphor leaves. ar. Hood
The guest OF honor, told AN asricui-
taral story. story that should ~
peal 10 all suburbanites.
one beautiful spring morning.,
he began. q suburbanite looked
suspiciously over his hedge and ssid
70 his neighbor:
Hey. what the deuce are ,ou
burying In that hole there
The neighbor laughei--a harsh,
litter laugh.
Oh. he said. I'm Just replant-
Ing some Of my nasturtihm seeds,
that's ALL
Nasturtium seeds shouted the
1rst man angrily. " looks more
like one OF my Buzz LegnoTn hens
oh. that's all right, the other
sfctorted The seeds are inside
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-11-14

November Is, 1907.

DR. III W. Brann left today for y
brief visit to his former home at Rob
ertson, ILL.,
-Four sections of the Great Ringing
Bros show was here this morning on
their way "a winter quarters.
Or Lofts OF ST. Louis, IS here and
win answer calls for Pr Braun white
he is away on a visit
Mr. Albert Davidson the congeniai
drug clerk ~ 1T Woods drug store
ANA will remain until after The hQii
days.
Several Of The yard men in tie ein-
ploy Of The G. were laid off last
week IN order TO certail EXPENSES.
MI. F N harraker. q the first
State Banb is SUFFERING from the Ell
fecls OF severe cold IN the head.
Nh Thomas Roche "a villa Ridge
II building a hne country home on
his farm northwest Of Town.
MI George - Wood and 2 party
OF other hunters viii leave today for
the lakes whore tho2 VIII indulge il
the great sport ~ duck shooting
MI Ed p Smith has accepted
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-11-14

Senator Foraker ives talking In
xenia, o., about political opbonenf4
II shall answer him" said the
senator, smiling. and | fear that my
answer win be as satisfying, All Ati~
pleasantly satisfylng as the elderly
husbands was.
lyon knew, there was Adj elderly
husband to whom his wile saia onv
day;
y Henry. It's world of tf3nble.
and life is very uncertain. Rn- pro-
mise me. IL be taken away that you
will never marry that horrid Mary
Simmonsl
I can easily promise ION that,
Henry replied, She refused ne
three times when ] Yas much hansi-
somer man than ! am tulay.