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New-York tribune., 1907-06-24
CONFER ON AYRES CASE
Taft and OLrer Come to Decision
about Statement.

Washington. June 23.-Robert Shaw Oliver.
Assistant Secretary OF War; to-day conferred
with Secretary Taft over a communication re-
ceived from Lieutenant Colonel Charles c.
Ayres I4th Infantry. in reply to official let
ter from the department inquiring as to the
authenticity of certain published statements
attributed to Colonel Ayres. In connection with
the controversy at West Point growing out
of the Easter Overcoat incident" which re-
sSlted in Mrs Ayress exclusion from West
Point grounds The status of the Ayres case
was discussed, but the conclusion reached at
the conference will not be made public by Act
ing Secretary Oliver until tomorrow.
Colonel Ayres, who is leave of absence
from his post at Walla Walla Wash. Is how
at Highland Falls near West Point
New-York tribune., 1907-06-24
BROKER KILLED BY FALL
AUTO FRIGHTENED HORSE
George Spencer Thro1cn from Spir-
tied animal at Oyster Bay.
IBy telegraph TO The tribune ]

Oyster Bay. Long Island. June 23.-George
Spencer. New York stock broker. who repre-
sented Dick Brothers on the floor of the Stock
Exchange, of No. IL West 18th street, Man
haitian. was killed this afternoon by falling
from a horse. which was frightened by auto
mobile driven by James P. keenan,. Of New
York. Mr.. Spencer sustained fracture OF the
skull and died within hour
Spencer was out here for the week end as the
guest Of George T. Maxwell. This afternoon he
and Mrs. Maxwell were out riding. On the road
TO Sycamore Hill. and only short distance this
side of the Presidents home. they met the auto
mobile. Mr.. Spencer had difficulty in getting
his mount past the machine. He finally sue
ceeded. Then he rode the animal back to get 1t
accustomed to automobiles. This was almost in
front Of the home of Commodore William L
Swan The animal pranced and reared. and ran
into hedge skrting the Swan property. Mr..
Spencer was thrown and hurled back on 20 the
roadway.
After his fall he did not get up. and Mrs Max
well went into the Swan home and telephoned
for DR. Irving S. Barnes. II was decided not to
attempt TO move Mr.. Spencer until the arrival
OF the physician.
couple of minutes later the big automobile
which the Secret Service men use came along.
and the officers volunteered 70 go for DR.. Swan
The machine speeded back TO the village in vio-
lation Of all speed laws The men found DR..
Swan on the road and hurried him to the scene.
procured and made into a stretcher. Mr.. Spen-
Ger taken TO the Maxwell home. where he
died soon after his arrival
MIR. Keenan,. whose city home is at No los
East 10th street. said last night at his summer
home at FreepOrt, Long Island:
The horse ridden by Mr.. Spencer became
frightened and started Off at furious gait.
We watched him for a while and finally saw
Mr.. Spencer bring the animal back under con-
troll As he did so. the animal suddenly
wheeled about three times, and with such rap
idity and force that Mr.. Spencer was thrown
off, then the horse fell on him We hurried TO
his side. some telephOned for physician,
but he was already dead. believe"
Mr.. Spencer was we'll known in the financial
district He had been with the banking firm
of WinslOw. Lanier & Co. for sixteen years and
a few months ago became the representative
of Dick Brothers the floor of the Exchange.
He bachelor, and not more than thirty
five years old Mr.. Spencer member OF
the Union League and other clubs
Evans r. Dick. head Of Dick Brothers. was
painfully surprised last night when informed
OF Mr.. Spencer's death. No better man lived
than George Spencer he said.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-24
RUNAWAY IN RIVERSIDE DRIVE.
Young Man Jumps 0ut--Girl Pluckily
Helps Policeman Stop Horse.

After her escort. had jumped out to save him
self Mounted Patrolman Albert w. Mexican
saved young woman from serious mishap yes
terday by stopping runaway in crowded River
side Drive at 166th street. The horse started
to bolt at 176th street. The young man driving.
who said he was Max Mars, OF No 81 East
57th street, jumped out at once.
Mexican saw the runaway at 175th street and
raced alongside. He caught the horse by the
bridle but it not until 166th street was
reached that he succeeded in stopping it. The
young woman remained cool throughout, hold
ing on to the reins and trying 10 help the police
man stop the horse. She refused to tell who
she was Mars was slightly injured.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-24
PORTUGUESE PREMIER TO RESIGN.
Indication of Coalition Ministry-No Riot
ing Reported Since Wednesday.

Madrid. June 23.-Definite news from Portugal
is of the most meagre character, owing 10 the
strict censorship. but 1t has been established
that further riOting has occurred since
Wednesday. The latest advices from Lisbon
seem 10 Indicate that Premier Franco will
sign. The movement against him has now
spread over the whole country. and II is reported
that ne will be succeeded by a coalition ministry.
headed by the Independent. Nilhema-
The newspapers 'Paiz" and ''Mundo" have
been suspended. and several political clubs
closed. Premier Frances house is surrounded
by strong guard of police.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-24
MANY GREET PRESIDENT.
Record CrO7cG Gathers to See Him
Come from tsaaxaas

Oyster Bay. June 23.-The largest crowd that
has ever assembled a Sunday morning to see
President Roosevelt and his family leave church
gathered this morning on the terrace OF Christ
Church and Of the Presbyterian Church. The
road was lined with automobiles and carriages,
and it was evident that many had come from a
distance AS the President passed to his car
riage many raised their hats in silent greeting
and he responded by lifting his. He was ac-
companied by his wife, Miss Ethel and Archie
and Quentin.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-24
KILLS BROTHER FOR SISTER.
Was Protecting Her from Beating-Says He
Discharged Pistol by Accident.

Baltimore, June 23-Interfering in defence of his
sister. Mrs Louisa Middleton, who was being beat
en- by her brother Gotthelf another brother, Will
igm shot and mOrtally wounded Gotthef the
latter dying some hours later at St Joseph's Hos
pital this city The shooting took place at Gar
donville. suburb. where the brothers and sister
lived together.
Gotthelf is said 10 have been intoxicated and 10
have attacked his sister without provocation. His
brother, when he attempted to defend his sister.
was himself attacked, and drew a pistol with the
intention, he says, OF frightening Gotthelf. He
clares that tho shooting was accidental
New-York tribune., 1907-06-24
ROCKED THE BOAT; FOUR DROWNED

IBy Telegraph 20 The Tribune
Muskegon, Mich June 23.-A boat containing
four middle aged persons-two men ana TWO
women. who were yelling and waving hats, and
are believed 20 have been intoXicated-was
overturned in Lake Muskegon this afternoon
All four We're droN ned.
Shortly after the party left the landing they
became hilarious TO attract the attention
of other boating parties, who noticed them
rocking their fiat bottomcd boat, and asked If
they wished assistance The water where they
went down is forty feet deep and the bodies
have not been recovered.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-24
WARDEN JOHNSON TO GET OUT.
Intends to Quit Sing Sing Prison to Devote
Time to Private Business

William NJ johnson, warden of the Sing
sing prison. announced yesterday that he in
tended to resign on July l. About a year ago
he requested the Superintendent Of Prisons
10 select his successor Superintendent Col
Inns has postponed action from time 10 time
asking Mr. Johnson to stay in office while tho
difficult task of finding the right man went on
Mr. Johnson says he must get away by the
FIRST Of next month. and that the resignation
which he placed in the hands of the superin-
tendent a year ago 10 take effect at the pleas
nre ot his Superior must go into effect by that
date. He Is said 10 have acquired some rich
f1iring properties within the last two years and
gi:h the resulting press Of private business the
WARREN believes he must get out. He has been
warden since May IS. 1899.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-24
AGITATION IN BORDEAUX REGION
Wine Growers Make a Demonstration at
Lesparre-Civic Strike Advocated.

Bordeaux June 23.-The wine growers agi-
tation shows signs Of spreading 10 the Bordeaux
regions -Four thousand persons took part in a
demonstration at Lesparre this afternoon The
anthoritles had sent troops there. and the meet
ing finally broke UP in an orderly manner with
cheers for civic strike
New-York tribune., 1907-06-24
KILLS AMERICAN WOM1N.
Mrs. Ryan Loses Life in Motor Car
accident Near Dieppe.

Dieppe. France. June 23-An automobile in
which an American. John Ryan. his wife,
and three persons were driving was ditched to-
day in trying to avoid cart. Mrs. Ryan was
killed and the others suffered severe injuries.
Mr.. Ryan represents an American automobile
firm in France.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-24
coLuMHlA's OLDEST GRADUATE DEAD

Washington. June 23-General William w.
Duffield. for a number OF years superintendent
of the United States Coast and Geodetic Sur
vey and said to be the oldest living graduate
of Columbia College, New York died at his
home here yesterday He a native of Car
isle Penn. but spent much of his life in Michi-
gan He was brigadier general IN the Civil
War.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-24
KING CARLOS ON BOARD YACHT.

London. June IA dispatch from Madrid says
that there is much comment over the fact that
King Carlos stays aboard the royal yacht. Ha
declined the request of Premier Franco. the dis
match adds to sanction the total suspension OF the
constitutional guarantee
New-York tribune., 1907-06-24

Havana. June 23--Secretary Taft's decision rela-
tive to the purchase of church property is awaited
here with keen interest The preponderance of
public opinion is unfavorable TO the purchase on
account of allegations OF scandal In connection
with the excessive price
New-York tribune., 1907-06-24

AFTER ALL, UsHER'S THE SCOTCH
soAt lascs tss .igi.DaJi faiooua.-.idyt
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-01-24
An Expert in the Business Meets In.
slant Death at
Middleton
CURRENT CAUGHT HIS KNIFE
In Hip Pocket and Volts Shot In,o
Him Worse Than They DO
AT Sing Sing.

Pierce Toppin, an electrician, was
killed at Middleton Thursday after
noon by coming In contact with the
high tension feed wire of the Fair
mont and Clarksburg Traction Com
pany, twenty-three thousand volts OF
current having entered his body.
Toppin was employed by the New
England Engineering Company and
was engaged in wiring for lighting
purposes the sub power station OF
the traction company at Chiefton
station. He was standing on top OF
box or cabinet containing the oil
switches and near where the high
tension wire enters the switches. He
had been warned of his danger and
well knew that the slightest contact
with that remarkable wire would
cause instant death.
1t may be that he did not come in
to actual contact with the wire. A
large knife in the hip pocket of his
overalls and a screwdriver In side
pocket may have served as magnets
to attract the current. The current
entered the hip and side and rum
ming down the right limb came out
through the bottom Of his foot burn
ing two small holes through his
shoe.
Dies Instantly.
In an instant he was dead. No
evidence of an accident were seen
except small holes burnt in his
clothing.
Toppin was about thirty years OF
age. He came to work for the New
England Engineering Company from
New Castle. near Wilmington, Della
ware. He is survived by small son,
his wife having died about year
ago.
His remains were shipped to his
home for burial.
The unfortunate man was pierced
by enough electricity to kill dozen
men. In the electric chair at Sing
Sing prison where capital punishment
is melted out to murderers In New
York State but 1,700 volts are used.
Toppin came in contact with more
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-01-24

It's a pleasure to tell our 'readon
about Cough Cure like DR.. Shpopi
For years Or. shoop has 1ohgts
against the use OF opium. chioroforn
or ether unsafe ingredients conmss
ly found in cough remedies Or.
shoop, It seems. has welcomed -tAe
Pure Food and Drug Law-receutis
enacted. for he has worked aiortl
similar lines many years. For
nearly 30 years Or. shoop's copsk
Cure containers have had warn
ing printed on them agalrT; opiu-
and other narcotic poisons. SIC II
thus made 1t possible for mothers Is
protect their children by si,apiy 3
sisting ON having DR.. shooa'e Coui
Cure. Sold by all dealers.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-01-24

day.
AT o'clock this morning the
stage here was 5s.s and stili rising
at the rate Of about tenth of a
foot an hour.
Every hour added materially to
the flooded area and suffering among
residents of the lower sections of the
city and Kentucky suburbs is great.
Street and railroad car service are
badly crippled.
There is no indication OF relief
from up the river, although some
tributaries OF the Ohio are reported
falling.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-01-24
'MO0NsH|NER HAD
STRING OF STILLS.

1t developed at United States
Court in Parkersburg Thursday that
Isaac Tusing, Grant county noun
taineer. who has caused the jailer
there considerable annoyance by
feigning insanity. was perhaps the
leading exponent OF the moonshine
business in the country. 1t came to
the courts attention that he not on
ly conducts the largest still but hat
he had in operation fourteen stills all
employed in the manufacture OF H.
licit liquor.
The court informed Tusing when
he pleaded guilty to one Indictment
that other indictments would be held
over his head until the stills were
surrendered. Tusing claims he will
give them up and quit the business.
The court was extremely lenient
with Tusing. giving him only sixty
days and 500 fine. This light
, penalty. however. was given with
the understanding that more severe
penalties will follow unless wohle
string of Tusing's enterprises. and
particularly a 40 gallon still are
surrendered.
Tomatoes In Whiskey.
Tusing and a number OF other
moonshiners In the neighborhood are
said to employ old tomatoes and 9TH
er offal In the manufacture of whis-
key which is said to be the most vii
famous stuff man ever put under
mis- belt in the search of new sensa-
lions.
.ne credit for the catch belongs
Ito Deputy United States Marshal
Brown who has been doing detective
work in the eastern end OF the dis
trict and who will soon at the pres
ent rate. clean out the illicit bust
ness in the mountains. Brown Is a
mountaineer and known every inch
of the country and though among the
moonshiners there is price on mis-
head, he as. with the aid of friends.
managed to land a number of them.
He has proven most efficient off,
Ger.
A number OF other moonshine
cases were disposed of. All the
moonshiners escaped lightly consid-
eriag the offenses. In the case OF
George Wilkins continuance was
asked and granted. 1t developed
that Wilkins was a wealthy land
owner. The district attorney asked
for continuance on the ground that
a material witness was absent.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-01-24
Danger Line Passed.
fny Aasociated pre,..1

PITTsBuRG. Pa. Jan. 1s-The
rivers are again at food stage. and
With the water rising three-tenths OF
a foot an hour the danger line will
probably be passed before evening.
Reports from up river points, how
ever, indicate that the food did NO:
reach serious proportions. The AL
legheny is falling at its headwaters.
The Monongahela is still rising at all
points.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-01-24
River To Go Higher.
[By As.ociated press.l


LOUISVILLE, KY, Jan. 1S-1n
IN official statement Forecast Official
,valz says:
There was rise from three to
four feet during the past twenty-four
hours in the river from Pittsburg to
Louisville and the river continues
rising steadily and will for the next
several days. Conditions indicate a
stage of SO feet. II not more. at
louisville and 81 feet at Madison,
Ind, by Saturday night or Sunday.
The Ohio at Louisville rose nearly
two feet during the night and is ris-
ing steadily. There is no serious
damage as yet. Flood conditions
continue all over eastern Kentucky.
Heavy rains are falling. Many
small towns are inundated"
CINCINNATI, o.. Jan. 1S-
At noon the so foot stage in the
liver here was reached and it is still
rising. All points from Point Pleas
ant to Cincinnati report stages of
feet above the flood line.
Reports of suffering come from
towns along the river both above and
below the city. The town of New
Richmond. o., is food bound and
nearly all houses in the place are
submerged. At lronton hundreds of
families have been driven from
their homes. Portsmouth reports
fully one thousand people driven
from their homes and the water en-
croaching upon the business portion
of the city.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-01-24

The high tension wire, carrying
probably more electricity than an,
wire in the State is the direct feed
ing wire from the power house Al
cayenne to the sub power stations II
chiefton and Gypsy. There is no e.
cape for one who touches this wire
and it is really considered danger
Gus to approach within 81 inches OF
it, Toppin might have touched II,
but 1t is believed that while witAir
a few inches of the wire the 'curran
was attracted to his body BIZ ue,a1fHr
portions of his knife and screw div
er as lightning is attracted by metal
lie rods placed on houses.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-01-24
rBy Assoc.atcd So. !

81
( CINCINNATI. o., Jan. 1s-There
is no sign ctlrelief from food eondi-
lions today.
AT 8 O'Clock this morning the stage
was SO feet, distance Of four
squares from the normal water
front.
The lower portions of the city are
flooded. Bridges are cut on from
land except for a narrow foot pass
age. A few more inches will close
this gap. leaving railroad bridges as
the only means of communication
for foot passengers between the Ken
lucky side Of the river and this city.
This affects seriously several thous-
and people who work in Cincinnati.
In Newport 5000 people are home
les and nearly one hundred blocks
are under water.
Another Storm Coming.
The Ohio river continues rising
from Parkersburg down.
Forecast Officer Bassler says the
river here will ntinue rising to-
day and tomorros reaching SIS feet.
1t is likely to go eyond this stage.
How much II any depends on the
weather which is ireatening to be
an uncertain factol in the present
situation.
Rain has ceased the Ohio val
ley, but threateninl weather pre-
walls and the western rainstorm will
advance over this section.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-01-24
Rivers. Creeks and Streams Are All
On a Big Rampage in
County.
BIG FLOOD AT BUoKHANNoN.
Lower Sections Are Submerged and
Great Damage is Done on
River Frontage.

Flood conditions are the worst In
this section OF the State in years.
AT some points the waters are high
er than ever known before. All
the creeks Of the county are much
swollen and some are far out OF bank.
This is true in the lowlands, such as
Salem, Bristol. sardis and other
points.
The West Fork river and Elk
creek are higher than in several
years and are rising rapidly as the
result Of the constant downpour of
rain. Simpson creek is on ram
page as are also Big and Little Ten
mile. and damage is being done to
fences, bridges and the like.
At Buckhannon the flood is the
worst In the history of the town. The
Buckhanon river has gone beyond its
banks and the lower part Of Buck
harmon is Inundated. Several build
ings have fioated from their founda-
tions and some small ones have been
carried away by the onrushlng waters
The river gradually rose the past
several days and very rapidly We'd
nesday night. until Thursday morn
ing the situation became alarming
and many had to move from their
homes.
Trains Are Stopped.
Passenger traffic was not inter-
fered with until train No. IS. mixed,
running from Weston, came to
standstill as 1t neared the site of the
railroad station, but there was NO
station in sight there. 1t had been
submerged away. The Buckhannon
tannery with a large number of
hides was also damaged and at first
1t was reported the opera house had
gone, too.
The damage along the river front
age is very great.
Trains are running between Wes-
ton and this city. but rising waters
at Weston may stop them at any
hour.
Cincinnati Flooded.
rpy Ae,ncta@od pra..,
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-01-24
MANY HOGS DIE
FROM CHOLERA HEHE

Cholera is raging among hoss IN
this section of the State. Many e,ea
the past two weeks. OF 81 b.
Brown Stout had 70 die from n.
They ranged from so to $50 poua1x
in weight. The remaining ones are
getting well. Edward G. Basel lssf
score and John Hardmanshad l5-ta
die.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-01-24

Group can positively be stopped, In
20 minutes. No vomihng-nothlns
to sicken or distress your child. A
sweet. pleasant and safe syrup. GATED
DR.. Shops Group Cure, does tlss
work and does It quickly. Or.
Shops Group Cure is for croap
alone. 1t does not claim to cure
dozen ailments. It's fm crosr
that's all. Sold BY all deaiera
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-01-24
Dyke Is Weakening.
IBy Associated press. i

LOUISVILLE, KY, Jan. 1s-The
flood situation shows no sign of i'm
provement, the most serious develop.
ment being the discovery that the
dyke which protects the upper east
end of the city is weakening slightly.
No fear of break is expressed. The
crest Of the flood is not expected be-
fore Monday.
District Forecaster Walz says the
river will rise at Madison, Ind. the
next several days and reach 81 feet
Sunday with still further rise Mon
day.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-01-24

81 had tried everything for my
baby. until DR.. Lyle recommended
Cascasweet. can truthfully say +.
ia the best medicine I ever used for
babies. Mamie L. Taylor. Bedford.
Va. cascasweet is sold by Stone &
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-01-24
How to cure chilhlnlns.

ITO enjoy freedom from chill
hlains.- writes John Kemp. Eas,
otisfeld. Me-. 81 apply Bucklen's
Arnica salve. Have also used 1t
for salt rheum with excellent re-
suits" Guaranteed to cure fever
sores. indolent ulcers. piles. burns.
wounds. frost bites and skin diseases.
25c at Frank G., BANDS drug store.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-01-24

COLUMBUS. O.. Jan. 17-tAlec
Balance, Hungarian miner. killed
his wife and daughter, and enksui-
cided at Barton. Belmont county, to-
day. The family quarreled DYER
money matters.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-01-24
WATERS ARE HIGHER
! THAN FOR YEARS

Ohio river continued to rise all night
and today there is no sign OF relief.
rhe Grand Central station was put
out Of business last night and trains
started from the Eighth street via
duct.
At 8 o'clock today the river was
sc feet 9 inches and rising. The
river is rising at all points up as far
as Point Pleasant and its tributaries
continue to pour more water into the
Ohio. The present stage in this city
prevents passing under bridges any
steamboats,, and cellars in the bot
toms are flooded. Business in many
factories has stopped.
Danger at Parkersbnrg.
AT Parkersburg the river reached
the danger line, 36 feet, at 4 o'clock
this morning and is still rising. Peo-
pie Of the low sections Of the city
are seeking shelter.
High Waters General.
In bulletin Local Weather Fore
caster Bassler says:
The Ohio continues rising from
Parkersburg down and the rainfall
is general. with more rains indlcae
ed. At all points in the Cincinnati
district water is now on the food
lines and the end of the rise is not
in sight Preparations should be
made for one of our occasional great
foods"