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The Adair County news., 1907-02-06

Senator Clapp has introduced a
bill to create a corporation to oper-
ate the oil fields of the ChoctaW
and Chickasaw countries. This is
asort Of a Clapp trap for the Stan
dard Oil Company, of course.
The Adair County news., 1907-02-06

The Somerset Times says it will
stand for the principals" Of the
Democratic party. and itmentions
w. J. Bryan as one Of them. This
is regular, and we shall expect
the Times to stand pat.
The Adair County news., 1907-02-06
DRY GOODS

Heavy Winter Underwear for men,
women and children. All sizes innet
or sanitary fleece lined. The very
best makes.
The Adair County news., 1907-02-06
HATS AND CAPS.

The Most Up-to-date line of Hats
and Caps ever brought to this place.
Come and see them; we can please
you.
The Adair County news., 1907-02-06

BOOTS & SHOES

Heavy boots and shoes for every day
wear, also the incest assortment of
Gents, Ladies and Children's fine
shoes we have ever offered to the
public. See our special for children.
The Adair County news., 1907-02-06
CLOTHING

Mems and Boys Suits at prices to
pleasb the buyer. Large assortment
Winter clothing, just arrived, to Sc
lect from. Buy where you do the
best.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-05
KELSEY asked TO QUIT?
Widespread Report about Capitol
Superintendent Silent.
IBy Telegraph to The Tribune

Albany Feb According to a widespread re-
port about the Capitol Governor Hughes has
asked Otto Kelsey. State Superintendent of In
surance, to resign. The latter declined to affirm
or deny the report tonight. Friends Of his.
talking confidentialIy practically admitted that
his resignation had been suggested, but said that
no action on either side will be taken yet
The story which IS in circulation here has it
that the Governor suggested to Superintendent
Kelsey that he resign. One version SAYS that
Superintendent Kelsey refused to resign; an
other that he had made no move either to refuse
or to resign. Governor Hughes could not be
reached tonight. When the story was told TO
Superintendent Kelsey, he said:
81 cannot talk about that affair one way or
the other"
'Will you deny the report?' was asked.
Il have nothing to say" was the answer.
Ever since Governor Hughes took office there
have been reports here that Superintendent kel
sey was likely to resign These were especially
prolific when Governor Hughes said that he was
including the insurance department in his in
vestigation OF state departments They were
based. among other things, on the fact that
while Governor Hughes as the insurance investi-
gator wrote a sCathing report on conditions in
the department, Critcising especially some OF the
employees there those had been retained
by Superintendent Kelsey. Two of these men
Isaac Vanderpoel, chief Inspector who re-
signed a short time ago, and Robert H. Hunter,
first deputy superintendent. Following Mr..
NandcrpoeIs resignation there were stories ahoat
here among politicians that Mr. Hunter would
resign soon and that Mr.. Kelsey might do so.
Superintendent keSey's friends tonight are
indicating that the Governor has put the issue
up to Superintendent Kelsey. Just what
swer he Will make they do not know.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-05
q. !. GR4MMER DEAD.
Tice-President of Central Lines Sue
cumbS FoIIo7cing Operation.
IBy Telegraph to The Tribune. ]

Chicago, Feb. 4-George J. Grammer VICE
president IN charge OF the freight traffic Of the
New York Central lines died this afternoon at
the Presbyterian Hospital He was sixty-three
years old. His death followed operation
made necessary by a severe attack Of jaundice.
Mr.. Grammer had been Ill for several weeks
and had nearly recovered, but met with two re-
lapses, the latest of which he rallied from sun
day morning He was believed temporarily out
of danger but his weakened system was not
equal TO the continued strain His wife. mem
bers Of his family and several friends were with
him when he died.
NIr Grammer was considered the foremost
traffic director in this country. He was an
ardent protectionist and advocated the abolition
Of all import rates which allowed the European
manufacturer to complete with the American be-
cause of lower freight rates, and he convinced
his competitors that he was right, and all such
rates were withdrawn. He favored the young
men in the railroad service. he was married in
1878 at Evansville. Ind, to Miss Sarah Nisbet,
who survives him. There are also three sons
Nisbet Grammer of Buffalo; George J. Gram
mer, a student at Yale. and w. B. Grammer-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-05
STORN'S SUEEP WIDE.
BH2~ard on Virginia Coasi-Coid at
Nczc Orleans and Superior.

Norfolk. Va. Feb. IA blizzard is sweeping the
Virginia. Carolina and Maryland coasts accom-
panied by heavy seet.
The wind at cape May at o'clock this morning
was from the north blowing thlrty-eight miles an
hour with the falling slcet dense fog hung over
the water
The wreckiug steamer William Colcy. uow ON hey
way up the coast returning from Cape Lookout y.
G., where the British steamship Shcppey Allison
was hoated yesterday, will probably be slsnailed
upon her arrival al Cape Henry to continue ON to
Ocean city to the relief Of the schooner Tcua A.
Cotton. ashore there.
New Orleans Feb. "A cold wave struck New
Orleans to-day. The temperature dropped 10 de-
grees in less than an hour.
Superior. Wis. Feb 4-ThermomctcrS FOR the
first time this winter registered 40 degrees below
zero this morning. Trains from all directions have
been badly delayed the last thirty-siN hours.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-05

department and conditions in it, What they
determined is set forth in the following state
ment issued from the executive chamber:
After a thorough investigation of the Depart
ment of Public Buildings, the trustees to-day or
dered the dismissal of Richard O'Brien acting
Deputy Superintendent Of Public Buildings, and
Of James Johnston. chief engineer of the depart
meut. The trustees adopted resolution that
no cmploye of the state should be Interested in
any corporation or firm doing business with the
state or in any transaction of profit with the
state. The trustees also adopted a resolution
directing Elmer Blair chief clerk of the depart
dustral Company within sixty days To sever
his connection with the department Blair and
Johnston are each owners of 4 One-thrd interest
in the Albany Industrial Company
The statement goes on to say that after con-
sultation with District Attorney Addington. the
trustees unanimously decided that it would he
useless to press either of the untried indictments
against Joseph G. McCielland, local coal dealer
who was acquitted last summer after trial on
charges of delivering short weight coal to the
state. The District Attorney advised the trus-
tees that neither of the remaining indictments
was as strong as that on which McClelland was
acquitted.
The statement then summarizes the investiga-
tions already carried on I'm the department and
of the connection of Chief Clerk Blair with the
Albany Industrial Company, and says:
Very careful consideration given to the
connection Of Blair with the Albany Industrial
Company, a concern which formed to ex-
plot a blower system for use in furnaces.
Ernest w Huffcut. legal adviser to the Gov
ernor. examined Blair and other employees, and
presented the testimony given by them I'm re-
gard to the industrial company to each member
Of the board of trustees, who gave it careful
consideration
In view of the fact that Blair is clerk In the
department ana that the uncOntradicted evil
Continued on second pags
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-05
BUILDINGS MEN OUSTED
HUGHES PROBES RESULT.
Deputy Superintendent and Chief
Engineer DiSmisSed-CIerR Wmned.
by Telegraph 10 The tribune. ]

Albany, Feb Investigation of charges Of
graft in the Department Of Public Buildings in
stituted by Governor Hughes and the trustees
Of public buildings resulted to-day in the dis
missal Of Richard O'Brien, of ChautauQua. dep
uty superintendent and James Johnston, Of Al
bany, chief engineer. The trustees also direct
ed Elmer Blair, chief clerk. to get out Of the
Albany Industrial Company, in which he is in
terested, or out Of the states service This
company was doing business with the Depart
ment of Public Buildings
The announcement Of this action tonight
almost caused CONSERVATION around the Capitol
1t was regarded as a fair notice served on poll
tcians and the general public chat no political
pull would avail with the Governor. and this no
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-05

tice was supplemented by an informal announce
ment that while the investigation was over for
the present It might be reopened at any time II
the future service Of the department warranted
such action
Essentially this action Of the trustees is due
10 Governor Hughes. While the other members
Of the board, Lieutenant Governor Chanler and
Speaker Wadsworth were wholly in accord with
him. it was he and his counsel Dean Huffcut,
who carried on much of the investigation. Gov
ernor Hughes had his attention called particu-
Iarly to conditions In the department early in
his term when ne Was forced 10 work by candle
light.
Last spring the Albany County Grand Jury
began an investigation OF charges that the state
was being defrauded IN the amount OF coal de-
livered to its boiler houses. Joseph Z, McCle-
land. q coal dealer, was indicted but later was
discharged, and the story went around that his
indictment was due in some part TO a plot among
certain other dealers to shut him out Of any
future state contracts. Governor Higgins had
D. ". CahiL then newly appointed Supern-
tendent Of Buildings, mako an Investigation in
which It came to light that state employees were
interested in a concern which doing bust
with the Department OF Public Buildings.
Gradually, though the thing died out
When Governor Hughes took up his investiga-
tion Superintendent Cahiu placed at his dis
engineer called IN, placed in charge of the
boiler house and co-operated with Dean Huff
cut IN compiling facts about the running of the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-05
STATE CONFINES CASE TO FACTS OF KILLING

except those of the alienists. rose and addressed
the Jury His address was delivered in low
conversati ionaI tone. He said:
- ,.rr,r honor pIeases. and yOu. Mr.. Foreman.
and each of YOU, gentlemen OF the jury; con-
lratulste YOU that YOU have reached the END or
the tedious proceedings of the last ten aaSS, ana
ask Won that no Inconvenience 10 which YOU nave
been submitted IN that ten days vii IN any way
he allowed to influence your nlnoS or attltus
toward the consideration OF thls case because tl
vas necessary. IL was necessary because OF ttl7
frInortance Of this II was necessary os
caIIse OF the attention of the public whlch thlS
case has called forth. II is an important SSts,v.
Goth 10 the defendant and to the people OF tne
state OF New York You must understand thaJ
the Durpose OF the enforcement OF the crlthllSi
law Is the protection OF society and theretOre ls
sole purpose of an individual prosecution rs not
to punish an individual for his criminal acts uos
alone that; not for revenge; hut to serve as 50 =
deterrent to others who contemplate CRIME, an
hence to act as protection TO the safety OF hu-
man life and property in a community. -
And as each criminal case is inlpOrtant, pot1 y.
the state and the people, yet as the crilIle sroNs
in r1aFnitude the offence Is the greater against
rIetv its Importance becomes greater ana -
faJr the tust and the certain prosecution OF tns
~ fninaI becomes more important TO society 81
so IN proportion TO the magnitude OF the onencs.
+he Importance OF the case grows. so IN proppqpiS
tion TO the attention which the case has caisn
forth from the public does the inpor'ahcs on ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-05
THE TESTIMONY.

The Thaw trial delayed for nearly har
an hour in the mornius owing TO the special
ilrv panel for February appearing before jus
lice Newburger who scheduled to SIT IN
the Criminal Branch for this month. AS soon
as the roIIcaH had been gone through the panel
WAS excused In the mean time, District At
torney Jerome conferred with Justice Fitzger-
aid and counsel for the defence. urging that
furor be excused The defence opposed the
request emphatically. and Mr.. Jerome hnaly
said: oh we'll; never mind. Wen go ahead
as 1t is"
It is understood that two mems records were
Investigated by Mr.. Jerome and that he desired
70 have both of them excused, but the opposi-
ton of the defence was too strong.
The usual legal formality of swearing the jury
as a body was then gone through, and the case
began Mr.. Garvan, 10 whom had been as
signed the task Of making the opening address.
and who will conduct the direct examinations
and cross-examinat tions throughout the trial
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-05
INCREASE IN DEATHS.
Last Week More Fatal than Core
spending Week of 1906.

The mortality for last week in the greater
city was considerably higher than for the cor
responding week of last year, the figures being
612 and ,434, increase of lIS The in
crease Of deaths was confined TO adults.
The death list Of children under five years was
considerably lower than that Of last year The
deaths of those between siXty-fve and one hun
dred years old showed an increase Of eighty
eight and OF those between twenty-five and
sixtv-1ye of 9Gl The chief cause Of the in
creased mortality was the presence Of grip in
more fatal form than last year.
Pneumonia took forty-nine more victims
F3right's disease fourteen and tuberculosis TWEEN
fN-elght.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-05
HIGGINS Has POOR DAY.
OnIy What Must Be Enpected, Says
His Physician.

Olean, n Y. Feb. 4.--Dr. Hibbard said to-
night that Mr.. Higgins had a poor day. but the
ground lost was not serious. and only what must
be expected in a case Ike this. When leaving
the house at 1870 p. DR.. Hibbard said he was
resting easy and probably would continue to do
so throughout the night.
DR. Hibbard announced after his morning call
on Ex-Governor Higgins that there appeared to
be a slight Improvement III his condition.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-05

City Of LO5ceH Hits Ward Liner IN
Binding SnO7c.

The city of Lowell, Of the Norwich Line, ran
into the Cienfuegos. of the Ward Line. in the
binding snow last evening off the Battery and
the former vessels side was crushed in just
above her main deck.
After pulling away from the Ward liner the
captain Of the Sound steamer stopped his ves'
sci and made an investigation. which showed
that the boat was in no danger. He then head
ed up tho East River for her destination, New
London. Conn. The Cienfuogos was not dam
aged
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-05
CATTLEEEN FROZEN.
Meet Death Trying to SAGE Stock-
Loss 4Lready IL Per Cent

Sioux City. Iowa. Feb 4.-Cattle. which have
been frozen to death standing. show the serious
rcss Of the combined cold snap and blizzard in
the range country in the last four days. Two
hoInesteaders a man and woman. whose names
have not yet been ascertained; Alex Meyers and
Arthur Seers, sheepmen. and several cattlemen
are reported 10 have perished while endeavorng
10 drive their sUoV blinded beasts TO shelter.
Ice covers the range under three feet of snow
and grazing Is impossible. StoclImen here to-
dav report losses on the range so far this season
at IL per cent. with indications that they viii
increase
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-05
DEATH FROM ANTrToBAcco REVIVAL.

Atlantic City, Feb. 4.--Iohn II. Johnson. OF
Port Republic. is dead. eighty years of age, a
result of swearing off smoking after induging the
habit for sixty years There was religious revival
last month in Port Republic and practically the
whole male population swoTe off using tobacco.
Johnson became Ill almost Immediately.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-05

Daniel Osiris was wealthy Greek, who pur-
chased Malnaison, the chateau a few miles from
Paris which was the residence OF the Empress
Josephine from 1893 to 1915, renovated Il and in
December 1900 presented it TO the French people
for use as a Napoeonic museum He replaced
some Of the former fittings and furniture, and
er,r,Ioved artists TO opliterate the traces Of pill
lage left bv the Prussaus and the Communists.
In 1899 NJ. Osiris presented to the institute OF
France a sum representing annual income Of
about sc 500 for tricnnial prize OF $4,000. open to
all countries. for the most remarkable work or
discovery Of general interest, especially in the
fields Of surgery and medicine
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-05

The defence will upon defences may prove
the plea of guilty. That he killed White
premedon the belief of defnce
White kill the defendant That he thought agent
That he had. for three years, suffering
a That he did that actw
hereditary insanity epilepsy family"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-05
Il $5,OOO,O00 BEQUEST.
Left to Pasteur Institute by Daniel
Oairia-His MaLmaisOn Gift.

Paris, Feb 4-Danlel Osiris, the philanthropist
who presented Malmalson 10 the French nation
NJ Osiris bequeathed 100000 to the Pasteur In
Etitute.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-05
THAW USES INSANITY PLEA.
Thought Himself Avenging Agent of Providence to Kill
Stanford White, Counsel Says.


Her Story Husband Three Years Ago About Architect Led to
Tragedy Jury is Told-Prosecution Closes Its
Direct Case in Two Hours
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-05
PINEHuRsT-cAMDEN-FLoRIoA.

seaboard Fla Ltd quickest Florida train. Sea
board Office 11sS B'way, or T. r. r. oftices-Advt-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-05

rr, Gold < Black Label !, > & Crown SheTTies
only standard sherries bottled abroad.-Advt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-05
pEwEYs cLARET OR sAuTERNE PUNCH

Ready to- serve Sure to please your Easst 49,.
-Adyt-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-05

department and conditions in it. What they
determined is set forth in the following state
ment issued from the executive chamber:
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1907-09-20
GOOSEBERRY AND
CURRANT PLANTS
By Prof. j! F. Volta, Gustavus
AdoIphus College.

Only few farmers and others who
grow gooseberries and currants to
any extent give much thought to how
to get new plants in the spring. New
plants from the old stock may be OBJ
tanned in the spring with but little ef-
fort in the fall on the part of the
owner.
This may be done by bending down
and partially covering firmly with
earth a small portion of half dozen
branches, each separately, leaving the
ends sticking out. Covering the small
portion of the branches just deep
enough so that they will not work
out
The portion covered will in good
growing weather take root and the
next spring may be cut from the old
plant dug up and set out as a new
plant. Many new plants may easily
be obtained by this method. You can
layer the grape vines in the same
way.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1907-09-20

then afterward fattened and sold for
beef The short list that we have
given is enlarged to suit the various
localities as follows: Shorthorns,
South Devons, Jerseys Guernseys,
suitable for good land; Welsh, Ayr
shires, Shorthorns, Kerries, Dexters,
Lincoln Reds, Redpolls, suitable for
exposed country; Shorthorns, Welsh,
Ayrshires, Kerries and DeXters, Dutch,
specially adapted for milk-selling; Jer-
seys, Guernseys, and South Devons,
most suitable for butter-making. In
purchasing dairy cattle the points to
be considered are: 1) Temperament
of the animal; GU shape of the udder;
(3) general appearance denoting milk
ing qualities; "a indications regard
ing quantity of milk yielded; 60
points indicating constitution ad quail
ty of milk yielded In examining
dairy cows, the points which past ex'
perience has taught are indicative of
milking strain must be taken into
consideration. By temperament 1t is
meant that the cow should be quiet
when handled, possess a clean coat,
a long neck, and be gentle and phleg-
matte in temperament. In regard to
the shape of the udder they say: "The
udder, or bag, should extend well for
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1907-09-20
Problem for Gov. Hoch.

Topeka, Kan, Sept. 14.-Pressure is
being brought to bear on Gov. Hoch
to prevent him from calling a special
session of the legislature to act on the
two-cent fare question. Attorney Gen
eral F. S. Jackson thinks he can Sc
cure the two-cent fare without spe-
cial session. He suggests that case
before the railroad commissioners be
brought on the plea of the reason
ableness' of the rate. If the railroads
refuse, the case would be carried to
the supreme court. This course
would necessitate another hearing be-
fore the railroad commissioners. Gov.
Hoch, it is understood from his close
friends, wants to call a special session
and thinks 1t the best way to settle
the question. -
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1907-09-20
SsAco1NS

hot iron. There is nothing daintier
than these embroidered garments Cen
tire sets to MATCH, and no further
decoration is necessary beyond the
scalloped edge, holes for the ribbon.
and an initial letter. Then instead o!
putting a ruffie on the bottom of the
chemise work deeper scallop.
OF nightdresses a variety of styles
is shown, and any of these can be cop
led with the aid of plain nightdress
pattern. Whichever design is chosen.
mark off on the pattern the shape that
the trimming takes, and do the work
from that Do all tucking in the long
part of the garment, as well as every
other place, before any cutting is done
The chemise nightdresses have bias
seam down the middle back, put to.
gether by the narrowest French bead
ing.
The woman inclined to be stout
who will persist in wearing her clothes
strained tightly across her ample pro-
portions cannot be feeling happy this
season. The kimono waist certain
ly is the last thing in the world to
please her, and all the quaint, pi,
turesque capes and boleroed waists
must distress her dreadfully, while as
for the wraps, they are voluminous to
a degree; and even when one is ex-
tremely thin the modern cloak has
what might be called stoutening eff
feet. But if the large woman be wise
she will remember that the hong lines
now in favor really are kind to her.
AS for the severely close cut fit, it
is the greatest mistake fleshy people
can make, especially as they never
will allow of an easy one" but et cry
thing has to be taken in until 1t has
arrived at the point of splitting. If
she only would remember it, fuller
draperies at least leave the onlooker
to wonder whether the fashionable sill
houette, and not too solid flesh, is re-
sponsible. Tight fitting clothes leave
no room for doubt.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1907-09-20
WATCH FOR MITTEN SLEEVE.
Promises to Be Generally Worn on
Autumn Frocks.

The short sleeve fad has been car
ried to the point of caricature and
has had long career. So some change
is due, and while the short sleeve will
unquestionably be much worn
throughout the summer and will al
ways have its place for certain types
of dress, it seems probable that we
shall see the mitten sleeve upon a
great many of the dressy frocks in
the autumn.
The upper part of the new sleeve
is usually but little changed, though
some lovely sleeve designs are in
such sheer material as chiffon or net
finely tucked in horizontal lines along
the inner arm down to a point just
below the elbow and fall in droop-
ing. clinging puff so far down, while
below the elbow the sleeve fits closely
and some form of short cap or kimono
drapery forms an outer sleeve.
Even when the sleeve is short the
tucked and soft falling sheer puff is
liked The best of the new tailored
frocks show a disposition toward long
sleeves.