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The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1907-02-26
Murderer Receives Life Sentence

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 25.-Anton
Besold, conviced of numbering his
wife, was sentenced to life impriscn-
ment this morning.
BeslOd took his wife to a lonely
spot in Temescal canyon near here,
and shot her to death. The woman
was consumptive.
Three days after the murder Be
sold married another woman. The
murderer and his victim formerly
lived in Bellingham, Wash.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1907-02-26
Mr.. BRYAN IS
NOT A FAv0R|TE
LEADERS IN CONGRESS DECLARE
THAT HE is NOT THE MOSES
OF HIS PARTY AND WILL
NOT BE NOMINATED

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25.-This
congress closes with the democratic
party in demoralized condition.
Apparently it has not recovered from
the blow it received when Theodore
Roosevelt was elected by an unpre-
cedented majority.
The democrats have failed to act
in harmony throughout this congress
on any important question. There
have been even greater differences of
opinion among the democratic lead
ers as to the administration than
among republicans. While some Of
the democratic leaders openly es-
poused the policy of the administra-
ton, others have been very bitter
in their attacks upon the president.
not been able to agree in the Browns
vile affair. While Senator Tillman
has been leading the opposition to
the president, Senator Culbertson
has been the warmest supporter of
the Brownsville order. He has gone
further in this direction than any of
the most ardent supporters of the
president on the republican side Of
the chamber.
Bailey in Tight Place.
To add to the embarrassment of
the democratic party, it's leader in
the senate, Senator Bailey, of Texas,
is being openly charged in the Texas
legislature of being the representa-
tive of the Standard Oil company.
The majority report of the investi-
eating committee vindicates Senator
Bailey, but the minority report has
placed upon record some statements
which will be hard to live down.
Senator Bailey has been in the habit
of making charges against the repub-
| lican leaders during senate debates,
but when he comes back to his place
in the upper house it will be for him
to defend himself against the charges
that are now on record from his own
constituents.
The only. reason why the demo-
Gratis should seek to change leaders
at this time is that there is a general
dissatisfaction prevailing in the par
ty. The democratic members are
looking for a change and if they can
not bring it about any other place,
they propose to cast aside one of the
ablest minority leaders that has ever
been in the house for a doubtful ex-
pertinent.
Bryan Isn't a FavOrite.
And William Jennings Bryan is
not recognized as the Moses of the
democratic leaders in congress. That
he will not be an acceptable candi-
| date to some of the most infiuen-
| tial democratic leaders is already ap-
parent. There is really no enthus-
iasm among the democratic senators
and members of congress for the
peerless one.
A Washington paper of democratic
prOclivities with a view of ascertain
ing what support there is in congress
| fer government ownership of rail-
ways as advocated by Mr.. Bryan is
canvassing the democratic side of the
senate and house. So far not a MEM
| ber of the senate or house has gone
on record as favoring Mr.. Bryan's
ideas.
An. analysis of the replies, which
have been received from the demo-
Gratis reveals the fact that they agree
with the policy of the republican ad-
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1907-02-26

OLYMPIA, Feb. 25.-Graves this
1rorning amended his press gag bill
after modifying it in another lie is
willing not to. allow newspapers to
print references to, but no accounts
of executions, burnings or lyncnings
Of criminals.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1907-02-26
Cyclone in Philippins Islands

MANILA, Feb. 25.-Two hundred
persons were killed and thousands
rendered homeless by cyclone
which struck the southern points Of
the Philippine Islands. Cormuri-
cation with the islands has been in
terrupted.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1907-02-26

You go forward to no prize with
out leaving behind many things that
seem desirable.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1907-02-26

John A. Gellatly has money to loan
On farm and city property.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1907-10-26
Will Hold on to Philippines,

The United States has no idea Of re-
linquishing her control over the Philip
pines. At least that's what Secretary
Taft said the other day in Manila, and
surely Taft ought to know.
Read his statement as furnished to
the Associated Press:
Manila. October 16.-Secretary Taft
formally opened the Philippine Assem-
bly, in the National Theater at 11:15
this morning in the presence Of e
large crowd.
In his opening address Taft said that
his views announced two years ago re-
garding the independence Of the Phil
ippine people were unchanged. He
did not believe that they would be 1T
ted to govern themselves for at least
generation. but he added that the
matter was entirely in the hands Of
Congress. ,
The Secretary denied emphatically
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1907-10-26

that the United States had any inten-
ton of disposng Of the islands, said
he had absolute confidence in the Fill
pinos. denied that he was disappointed
at their ability to legslate conserva-
lively, and asserted his belief that
they felt their responsibility and ac-
knowledged the necessity of support
ing the American government.
Taft refrained from suggestions re-
garding specific legislation by the as
sembly, but recommended that atten-
ton be paid to the civil service.
At the close of his address Taft for
mally called the Assembly to order. A
short prayer was then read by the
only native Catholic bishop In the ISL
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1907-10-26
CHAPTER XVIII.
The HAUNTING of a Crjnoa.

The Haunting OF crime.
Murphy rested on his back in the
midst of a thicket of willows, wide
awake. yet not quite ready to ford the
Fourche and plunge into the dense
shadows shrouding the. northern shore.
Crouched behind log, he had so far
yielded unto temptation as to light his
pipe. .. 49,
Murphy had been amid just such
unpleasant environments many, times
before. and the experience had grown
somewhat prosaic. Even Indian-scout-
Ing degenerates into commonplace
at last. So Murphy pulled contentedly
at his old pipe.
But suddenly there was the faint
crackle of branch to his left, and
one hand instantly closed over his pipe
bowl, the other grasping the heavy re-
volver at his hip. There came plain,
undisguised rustling in the grass
some prowling coyote, probably; then
his tense muscles Immediately re-
Taxed, and he cursed himself for being
SO startled, yet he continued to grasp
the as" in his right hand, his eyes
alert.
Murphy"
That single word, hurled thus unex.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1907-10-26

and. The Assembly took recess, and
upon reassembling chose as President
Sergio Osmena, Nationalist, who for
merly was Governor of the Island of
Cebu. All the Assemblymen including
Senior Gomez. whose election is to be
contested. were formally sworn in. The
oath included acknowledgment of SOW.
ereignty and allegiance to the Ameri-
can government.
The principal feature Of the session
was an address by Gomez. who declared
against bringing politics into legislative
business, and asked the deleRates +o
show their patriotism by forsakins
party affiliations and legislating for
the benefit of the Filipino people.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1907-10-26

the Glass"
pectedly out of the black night, startled
him more than would volley of rifles
He sprang half erect, then as swiftly
crouched behind a willow, utterly un.
able to articulate. For the instant his
very blood ran cold; he appeared to
shrivel up.
'oh, come, Murphy: speak up, man;
I know you're in here"
That terror of the unknown instant
ly vanished. This was the familiar
language of the world, and, however
the fellow came to be there, it was
assuredly man who spoke.
''Who-the hell-are ye?" he blurt.
ed out.
The visitor laughed, the bushes
rustling as he pushed toward the
sound Of the voice. "It's all right, old
boy. Gave We quite scare, reckon"
Murphy could nov dimly perceive
the other advancing through the inter-
vening willows, and his Colt shot up
to the level. :stop!-ye take another
-step an 1'll-let drive. Ye tell me
-hrst-who We be-
The invader paused, but he realized
the nervous finger pressing the trigger
and made haste to answer. TITS all
right, tell We. I'm one O. Terry's
scouts"
Eye are? Jist the same-1've heard
yer voice-afore"
Likely 'nough. I-saw service in the
Seventh"
Murphy was still a tribe suspicious
How'd ye git yere7 How'd We come
ter know-whar I .wus?"
The man laughed again. "Sorter
hurts. yer Professional feelins. don't IT.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1907-10-26

"Brant? Fifteen years?' Do you
mean Maj. Brant. the one Nolan killed
over at Bethune?"
"He-he didn't"
The old man heaved forward, his
head rocking from side to side; then
suddenly he toppled over on his face,
gasping for breath. His companion
caught him and ripped open the heavy
flannel shirt. Then he strobe savage
ly across in front of his shrinking horse.
tore down the flaring picture, and
| hastily thrust it into his pocket, the
!! light of the PHOSPHORUS with which it
i had been rubbed being reflected for a
moment on his features.
"a dirty, miserable, low.down trick, y
| he muttered. "Poor old devil! Yet
I've got to do 1t for the little girl
He stumbled back through the dark
ness, his hat filled with water, and
dashed it into Murphy's face. Come
on. Murphy! There's one good thing
bout spooks; they don't hang round
fer long at time. Likely es not this
! 'un is gone by now. Brace up. man,
for you an have got ter get out o
| here afore mornin'."
Then Murphy grasped his arm and
drew himself slowly to his feet
/ Don't see nuthin' now. do ye?"
mo. Where's my-horse?"
The other silently reached him the
loose rein, marking as he did so the
quick, nervous peering this way and
that, the starting at the slightest
4 sound
did We say, Murphy, as how 1t
wasn't Nolan after all who plugged
the major?"
I'm damned-if ! did. who-else
was it,"
| "Why, I dunno. Sorter blamed odd
though, tibet ghost should be a-haunt-
in We. Darn If it amt creepy 'nough
ter make a teller believe most any
thin"
Murphy drew himself up heavily
into his saddle. Then all at once he
showed the muzzle of AS" into the
others face. Eye say nuther word
bout tibet, an I'll make-a ghost outer
ye-blame lively. Now, We shet up-if
We ride with me"
They moved forward at walk and
reached higher level. across which
the night wind swept, bearing touch
of cold in its breath as though coming
from the snow-capped mountains to
the west There was renewed life in
this invigorating air. and Murphy
spurred forward. his companion press
ing steadily after. y
When the first signs Of returning
day appeared in the east, the two left
their horses in narrow canyon, and
crept to the summit of a ridge. Below
/ lay the broad valley of the Powder
Then Murphy turned: Ibis head and
looked back into the others face.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1907-10-26

Hampton lariated his tired horses
behind the bluff and returned to the
summit, lying flat upon the ground,
with the feld-glass at his eyes. The
distant figures passed slowly forward
into the midst of the willows. and for
half an hour the patient watcher
scanned the surface of the stream be-
You'd, but there was no sign of at
tempted passage. The sun sank lower
and finally disappeared behind those
desolate ridges to the westward.
Hampton's knowledge of plainscraft
rendered Murphy's actions sufficiently
clear. This was the Fourche; beyond
those waters lay the terrible peril of
Indian raiders. Further advance must
be made by swift, secret night riding,
and never-ceasing vigilance. This was
what Murphy had been saving himself
and his horses for. Beyond conjec-
ture, he was resting now within the
shadows of those willows, studying
the opposite shore and making ready
for the dash northward. Hampton be.
lieved he would linger thus for some
time after dark, to see If Indian fires
would afford any guidance. Confident
of this, he passed back to his horses,
rubbed them down with grass, and
then ate his lonely supper, not ventur-
ing to light a fire, certain that Muir.
phys eyes were scanning every inch
of skyline.
Darkness came rapidly, while Hamp.
ton sat planning again the details of
his nights work. Then, with the two
animals trailing cautiously behind, he
felt his slow way on foot down the
steep bluff. into the denser blackness
Of the valley.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1907-10-26
CHAPTER xxx.
The VERGE Of Confession,

mo verge OF CORNERSTONE
Murphy uttered one suffering cry
Of SURPRISE finging his hand instinct
lively to his hip, but attempted no
more. Hampton's ready weapon was
thrusting it's ,nluzzle into the astound-
ed face. and the gray eyes cleaning
along the polished barrel held the fel-
low motionless.
Hands up! Not move. Murphy!
have the drop!' The voice was low.
but stern, and the old frontiersman
obeyed mechanically; although his
scanned face was fairly distorted with
rage. 'e%f%
You! Damn you'll thought +
knew-the voice .'3I 81 "''
Eyes. I am here all right. Rather
odd place for us to meet, isn't it? But,
you see, you've had the advantage all
these years; you knew whom you
were running away from, while was
compelled to plod along in the dark
But I've caught up juststhe same, If it
has been a long races,
What do ye-want me fer?" The
look in the face was cunning.
Hold your hands quiet-higher
you fool! That's it. Now, don't play
with me. honestly didn't know for
certain did want you, Murphy, when
l first started out on this trip.
merely suspected that might, from
some things l had been told. When
somebody took the liberty of slashing
at my back in poker-room at Glen
caid, and drove the knife into Slavin
by mistake. 1 CHANGED to catch a
glimpse Of the hand on the hilt, and
there was scar on it. About Is
years before, was acting as officer Of
the guard one night at Bethune. 1t
was bright starlit night. you remem-
Der, and just as | turned the corner Of
the old powder-house there came a
sudden flash. report. a sharp cry. I
sprang forward only to fall headlong
over dead body; but in that flash l
had seen the hand grasping the re-
volver, and there was a scar on the
back Of it, very peculiar scar. It
CHANGED I had the evening previous
slightly quarreled with the officer who
was killed; was the only person
known to be near at the time he was
shot: certain other circumstantial evil
dence was dug up, while Slavin and
one other-no, it was not you-gave
some damaging, manufactured testi-
mpny against me, As q result l was
held guilty of murder in the second
degree. dismissed from the army In
disgrace, and sentenced to ten years
Imprisonment. So, you see, 1t was not
exactly you have been hunting.
Murphy,-it was scar"
Murphy's face was distorted into a
htdeous grin.
Il notice you bear exactly that kind
of q scar, my man, and you spoke last
night as II you had some recollection
Of the case
The hooking grin expanded; into
the husky voice crept a snarl Of de-
hance, for now Murphy's courage had
come back-he was fronting flesh and
blood "oh. stop preachin'-an' shoot
an be damned ter yet"
You do me grave injustice, Muir
ply. Your slashing at me down in
Glencaid hasn't left so much as a
sting behind. It's completely blotted
out, forgotten. haven't the slightest
desire to kill you. man; but do want
to clear my name Of the stain of that
crime. / want You to tell tho whole
Ito Be ccsss::esdl ~
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-11-21
MRS. HET1IE GREEN
HELPED NEEDY BANKS
special 10 the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
New York, Nov. 21.-Mrs. Hetty
Green, the richest woman in the
world" was seventy-two years old to-
day. but did not celebrate the anniver-
sary. The present disturbed condition
of the business world has kept her
busy the past few weeks looking after
her vast financial interests. Whether
Mrs. Green Joined with Morgan, Rock
efeller and others Of great wealth in
coming to the aid of banks during the
recent furry will probably never be
known to the general public. She is
an implacable foe to Wall street and
to those financiers who follow its spec
ulatiye methods. but those in a posi-
ton to know declare that she is ever
ready to lend a helping hand to de-
serving banks or bankers. When the
present financial cloud first appeared
on the financial horizon Mrs. Green
lost no time in coming to New York
from her summer home at Bellows
Falls, VT, and since then she has re
manned close to her office in the
Chemical National Bank, from which
she directs the flow OF her millions.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-11-21

MANY PERSONS KILLED
IN A DRUNKEN RIOT
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
Vladivostok. Russia, Nov. 21.-Sey-
.eral persons We're killed and scores in
jured in a night battle between troops
and a band Of drunken rioters who at
tempted to massacre the men and wo-
men employees Of the municipal abat-
toir. The rioters leaders ordered all
employees hanged, but later counter
handed the order and began cutting
down the women with swords. Some
Of the rioters used butcher knives.
Soldiers arrived on the scene and
charged the rioters. Many arrests
were made and the more seriously
wounded were taken to hospitals.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-11-21
DAVIDSON DENIES OWNERSHIP.
Brother Of Attorney General Denies
Connection With Oil Company.

Beaumont. Texas. Nov. 2O.-The fol-
lowing signed statement was given to
the press today by Colonel W. S. Dav-
idson. Beaumont banker. who is a
brother Of Attorney General r. v.
Davidson:
To the Public.
Senator Bailey is reported to have
said in his San Antonio speech that
the brother of the attorney general
owned stock in the Texas company.
and seemed to imply that because of
that fact the attorney general had re-
Trained from bringing suit against that
company. As I am the only brother
The attorney general has in the state.
assume that Mr.. Bailey intended to
convey the impression that was
Stakeholder in the Texas company.
am at a loss to know the source of
Mr. Bailey's information. as / do not
own nor did ever own any stock in
the Texas company. either directly or
Indirectly. either in my own name or
in the name of any other person.
As I am 4 private citizen, engaged
strictly in my own business. 1t appears
q me strange indeed that Mr.. Bailey
wOJf1u navr- nr5rJir a suaue1uTur ,TbUut
my affairs, so utterly at variance with
the truth. when, upon proper inquiry,
he could so easily have learned the
facts. w. S. DAVIDSON.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-11-21
AN ODD PLEA WAS
ENTERED FOR WALSH
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
Chicago, Nov. 21.-John r. Walsh's
lawyers today offered a novel plea in
the defense Of the king of finance"
It was in substance that If king Of
finance violates the law and succeeds
he should not be punished. This claim
was developed through cross-examina-
ton by Bank Examiner Mickey. who
characterized it as being in keeping
with the law of Napoleon's theory that
military expedience justified disobedi-
ence. The testimony shows that
Walsh saved the National Bank from
-by-re4sll.---s Lis sSSu-sSiss--ls- 49,
private bank and by making up the de-
ficit out of his private funds.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-11-21
Michigan Endeavors.
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
Grand Rapids. Mich, Nov. I'll
Members OF the Christian Endeavor
societies of Michigan are gathering in
Grand Rapids for what promises to be
the largest and most successful con-
vention ever held under the auspices
of the state organization. Great prep
arations have been completed for the
entertainment Of the visitors, who
come from practically every part of
the state The program covers four
days. Francis f. Clark. the national
president. and William Shaw. the ma
donal secretary, are among the prom
inent workers who will address the
convention.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-11-21
FIVE INDICTMENTS
AGAINST BANKERS
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
New York Nov. 21.-Five indict-
ments we're returned today by the
grand jury which has been Investigate
ing the case OF the Borough Bank OF
Brooklyn. All the indictments were
sealed. but within five minutes after
the indictments we're returned Arthur
Campbell, cashier Of the bank, was
brought in by detectives and arraign-
ed on two indictments. One charged
Campbell with forgery and the other
charged grand larceny.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-11-21
ARIZONA BANKERS
Postpone Meeting For Present-can't
Leave Their Business.
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
Phoenix, Ariz., Nov 21.-Announce
ment is made by President J. NJ. Orms
by that the annual convention of the
Arizona Bankers Association, which
was to have met at Bisbee next Satur
day. has been indefinitely postponed
The postponement is due to the fact
that the bankers deem it unwise to
leave their business at the present
time.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-11-21
THE BRADLEY CASE
Continues TO Attract Crowds Of the
Curious at Washington.
Special to the Herald.

olNAAAA ~ AAAN AANA fAAAa
Washington. Nov. 21.-Mrs. Bradley
resumed the stand again this morn
ing. Mrs Bradley, answering ques-
lions. admitted having been arrested
three times. and that she continued to
live with Brown. but she said Il was a
mutual influence which held them to-
gether. She also admitted hitting
Brown in the mouth with her umbrella
and knocking out some of his teeth
while he was in one Of his ugly moods.
She said she sought out Brown to
keep him from his wife. She denied
having made any threat to blow
Browns head off it he did not marry
her Following this testimony her
conduct since coming to Washington
was again taken up.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-11-21
Declared For Mrs. Hartje.
iecial to the Herald.

Piusburg. Pa. Nov. 2l.-The SUI
perior court today declared in favor Of
Mrs. Harje In this action by the
court Augustus Hartje. the Pittsburg
millionaire. was again thwarted i'm his
attempt to get a divorce from his wife.
The superior court refused to reopen
the case The lower court denied a
divorce. after Hartjc introduced testi.
mCny Of the most startling nature.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-11-21
COTTON elNNED.
The Census Bureau Issues Bulletin In
Guiding All Ginning to Nov. Il.
snecial TO the Herald.

Special 10 the Herald.
Washington, Nov. 21.-The total
number OF bales Of cotton ginned up
to and including November 14th. ac-
cording to the census bureau bulletin,
issued today, is 7,311,2 POP
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-11-21
Spanish War Veterans Of Georgia.
Special to the Herald.

I ~ TT - ~" y y 10I018
Macon, Ca, Nov. 21-Macon eX.
tended a hearty welcome today to vet
Grams Of the Spanish-American War
Veterans assembled from all parts of
Georgia. The gathering is in the ma.
ture OF "a reunion held for the purpose
Of pcrfcctng state organization.
Department Commander Charles W.
Parker called the meeting to order at
the Plaza Hotel.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-11-21
SEVEN MEN KILLED
BY AN EXPLOSION
Special to the Herald.

Special 10 the Herald
Winnipeg. Nov. 21.-Seven men
were killed and four others injured in
an explosion on the construction work
on the Canadian Pacific road near
Kenora.