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Woodruff County news., 1907-11-07
Threats Caused His Death.

James Ogden, a farmer living near Texarkana, shot and killed Charlie Jones, a negro, who it is alleged, had made serious threats against his life.
Woodruff County news., 1907-11-07
Bid For Encampment.

Harrison offers 200 acres of well drained land, with an ample supply of water, to the State to be used as a permanent camp ground for the Arkan- sas National Guard,
Woodruff County news., 1907-11-07
"cIear Shining After Rain."

Sunshine is never so beautiful, never so welcome as when it breaks through the heavy clouds, and the trees scatter diamond showers on the earth. And no sunlight of the soul is so beautiful as that which turns sor- TOW into joy.
Woodruff County news., 1907-11-07
New Gasoline Engine Factory.

A gasoline engine factory is being constructed at Jonesboro.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-26
NEARLY A TRAGEDY
ACCIDENT AT FUNERAL OF
MURDERED GIRL.

NEW YORK, May 25.--with the funeral
Of Amelia staffeldt. the girl who was
br1tally assaulted and murdered at Elm
hurst, L. l., Wednesday night. the police
bent their energies further to discover the
murderer. Clues were plentiful, but they
led to nothing definite. Henry Becker.
wh0 seemed to have supplied dnfernaattos
which might lead to an arrest. retracted
his statement Of yesterday accusing d
companion Of numbering the girl, and the
police have started on different tack.
Nearly thousand persons attended the
funeral services today. which came near
resulting in another tragedy. A throng
OF men and women crowded the. porch of
the Staffeldt home and under their weight
the boards crumbled, throwing several
score into a heap among splintered tim
bers Several were reported seriously in
jured. No one was killed. Half dozen
unconscious women were dragged from
the porch ruins.
Rev. Frederick Tully, who conducted
the funeral services, referred to the death
Of the child, and said that he hoped that
II the perpetrator of the outrage was
caught he would be given swift justice.
No law was ever made or ever could be
made, he declared, that would provide
punishment severe enough for fiend who
would commit such a crime on an inno-
cent child.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-26
SULTAN AccEDEs TO FRANCE.
Moroccan Ruler Agrees to Settle 70,
Frenchman's Murder.

PARIS, May 25.-A dispatch was received
at the foreign Office today from the French
minister at Tangier, NJ. Regnault, an
nouncing that the representative of the
Sultan of Morocco had promised to accede
to all the French demands. and the minis
ter was thereupon instructed to negotiate
a settlement on the following basis:
First-The dismissal and Imprisonment of
Marrakech Pasha, who Is adjudged guilty
of setting the mob on DR.. Mauchamp, the
French citizen who was murdered at Mo-
rocco City in March last.
second-An inquiry by the French consul
at Mogador into the whole affair in order
to definitely fix the responsibility.
Third-The punishment Of the assassins
OF Dr. Mauchamp and NJ. Charbonier and
the assailants of M. LaSalles and NJ. Giro
court.
Fourth-The payment Of an indemnity,
the amount Of which France will s,ubse-
quently fix.
Fifth-The immediate organization Of the
international police in accordance with
Sixth-The establishment of police on
the Algerian frontier, in accordance with
the agreement Of 1902.
Seventh-The recall and disavowal Of
Mutual Viriss, who by direction of the gov,
eminent authorities. directed the revolt OF
the Adrar tribes against the French in
Mauritania.
sease sending arms to Sheik Maelainin.
Ninth-Tfse immediate settlement of all
the 213 French claims against the govern
ment Of Morocco.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-26
ALL COAL BIDS REJECTED.
New System Results in High Asking
Prices

The board of awards of the different de-
partments met at the Treasury Depart
ment yesterday and decided to reject nearly
all bids of local coal dealers for supplying
coal to the various departments for the
next fiscal year. 1t is possible that the
lowest bids for the Department of Justice
and the Department of Agriculture will be
accepted.
The rejection of the bids is due to the
fact that there were few bidders and that
The bids were considered high. This state
of affairs was brought about by the fact
that the board of awards this year con-
that of the heat value of the coal and not
on the amount of tons delivered. The plans
and specifications for the proposed new
plan went to the local coal dealers late In
March. AS the proposition was a new one
they were compelled to put it up to their
coal companies These were shy of the
whole matter and did not give satisfactory
answers. The effect was that the local
men bid cautiously and took no chances on
losing money.
The board of awards will now ask for
bids under both the new plan and the old
one, of SO much a ton for certain qualities
of coal. When the bids are in COMPARE
son will be made.
would have to come up to a certain stand
ard of fuel value. If the contractor sup
piled coal better than the standard he
would be paid bonus; IL he fell below the
standard he would be penalized. 1t is
claimed that the new system is In effect In
most of the large cities of the country and
is proving satisfactory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-26
END IS NOW NEAR
AND HOPE IS LOST
FOR MRS. M'K|NLEY
Slowly the Shadows Are Deep
ening About the Bedside of
the Martyred Presi-
dents Wife.
WEAK AND UNCONSCIOUS
Late Bulletin Says That Stimulants
and Concentrated Nourishment
Have Been Administered
Freely.
NO PROSPECT OF IMPROVEMENT
Mrs. Barber, the Only Sister of Mrs.
Mckinley, and Mrs. Dunstan,
Sister of President Mckinley,
Are in Constant At
tendance.

CANTON. Ohio, May 25.-The
following official bulletin was is
sued at the Mckinley home to-
night:
The doctors report that Mrs.
Mckinley continues unconscious
and is slowly losing strength, al
though stimulants and concen-
trated nourishment have been ad-
ministered freely.
There appears little or no pros
pect of improvement"
Surgeon General Rixey and Sec
rotary Cortelyou, it is said, will not
leave Canton before Sunday after
noon or evening.
CANTON, Ohio, May 25.-The end seems
near-there is no hope for the recovery of
Mrs. Mckinley
That sums up the belief of physicians and
others about the Mckinley home at s:I5
O'Clock tonight. No evening Official bulletin
has been issued by the physicians up to
this time, but individually they have de-
ciared that Mrs. Mckinley is growing
weaker. Her death seems to be only a
matter of time. as 1t is believed medical
skill cannot long prolong her life.
Secretary Cortelyou at O'Clock said while
there could not be noticed any material
change in the condition of Mrs. Mckinley,
1t seemed evident she was growing weaker
When he and DR.. Rixey would leave Can
ton was then uncertain. 1t depended on
future developments.
Mrs Barber, the only sister of Mrs. Nc
Kinley, is constantly at the Mckinley home
Mrs. Dunstah. sister of President McKin-
ley, and the wife Of Justice Day are with
her.
End Must Be Near.
The fears OF the family were voiced by
Mrs. Day. as she came from the Mckinley
home this evening, and stated that Mrs.
McKinley's condition was so grave that it
seemed the end must be near
Among the devoted friends of Mrs. Nc
Kinley is Commander Eva Booth of the
Salvation Army. On April the Canton
citadel Of the Salvation Army was dedi-
Gated. Mrs. Mckinley was a liberal donor
&c 1t. Miss Booth was then caller at the
Mckinley home. AS a testimony of her
friendship for Mrs. Mckinley the following
message was received from Miss Booth to-
night by Adjt. Runcie of the Salvation
Army to be conveyed to the Mckinley
home
Just heard of your serious condition. In
the shadows His face will light your way as
the waters rise. His everlasting arms upon
you. My tenderest love and deepest appre-
citation Of all that you have been to my
work
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-26
CHILD LABOR COMMISSION MEETS
Effects Organization and Calls on the
President.

The commission appointed at the sug-
gestion of the National Civic Federation
to inquire into the extent and menace of
child labor held its first meeting here yester-
day for the purpose of organizing for work.
Ellison A. Smyth of Pelzer, s. c., president
of the Southern Cotton Manufacturers AS
ISOLATION. was elected chairman; Mrs. Sarah
Plat Decker Of Denver, Col, president of
the General Federation Of Women's Clubs,
vice president and William b. Wilson,
representative-elect from Pennsylvania and
secretary to the United Mine Workers AS
ISOLATION, secretary. An executive COM
mittee composed of d. A. Tompkins Char
lotte, N. c.: Samuel Gompers. Washington
ID. c.; Mrs. Decker, Mr.. Smyth, Mr.. Wilson,
Prof. ]. w. jerks of Cornell University
and Ralph M. Falsely was named to out
line the plan and scope of the work and
to enlarge the commission.
The commission, which is composed of
seven delegates each from the National
Association of Manufacturers, American
Federation of LaJor, the General Fedora
ton OF Women's Club and ne National
Civic Federation, visited Presden. Roose-
welt at the White House. He made brief
address commencing the purposes of the
organization.
At the afternoon session an address was
delivered by Commissioner Neill of the
bureau of labor, in which he explained his
duties under the direction OF the Secretary
of the Department of Commerce and Labor
He asked the cooperation of the commits
sion and his invitation was accepted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-26
WILL GO TO BORDEAUX.
Two Warships VIII Represent the
Americah NAVY.

The United States navy will, be repre-
sented by special squadron at Bordeaux,
France, on the OCCASION Of the closing cere-
monies of the International maritime expo
sition. when it is expected the president
of the French republic win review the war
ships in attendance. This squadron will
consist OF the new armored cruisers Ten
nessee and Washington. which are regard
ed as the finest ships Of their type in the
world. These vessels are fitting out at the
New York navy yard and win depart on
their special cruise about the 18th of June.
Rear Admiral Charles II. Stockton, re-
Gently on duty in this city as president or
the naval examining and retiring boards.
will have command Of the special squadron,
with the Tennessee rs his flag ship. The
itinerary of the cruise has not been finally
win return to this country in August
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-26
EXCITEMENT AT GUATEMALA.
Nineteen Prisoners Sentenced to Death
It is Reported.

GUATEMALA CITY, May 25.-When the
report was circulated yesterday that the
court-martial which had been in session
three days trying the persons charged with
completely in the attempt on the life OF
President Cabrera April % had handed
down sentences Of death in the cases Of
nineteen of the prisoners the greatest ex-
citement prevailed here, and later In the
day a delegation OF 100 women went to tbs
private residence Of the president and re-
quested him to exercise ieniency. The presi-
dent informed them that the report was
incorrect, but that ne would consfder their
petition when the decisions OF the court
martial are rendered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-26
TRAIN ACCIDENT RECORD.
Casualties for Last Three Months of
1905 Number 2O,944

The number of persons killed in train ac-
cidents during the months Of October, No
vember and December 1906. as shown in
reports made by the railroad companies to
the interstate commerce commission under
the accident law" of March 8, 1901, was
<74. and Of injured, 1910. Accidents of
other kinds. including those sustained by
employees while at work and by passengers
In getting on or of the cars. ETC., bring the
total number of casualties up to 2O,944
Q,430 killed and 1854 injureo).
The totals Of collisions and derailments
and Of deaths and injuries caused by them
continue very large The number OF pas
sengers killed in train accidents In this
quarter, $50. is the largest ON record ex-
cept that for the quarter ending septem-
Der 80, 1904. when it was 22S. OF the $50
fatalities in this quarter. 143 are attrib-
utable to three accidents collisions and
derailment.
The total number OF collisions and de-
railments was 1885 (2.228 collisions and
]. 739 derailments), of which 391 collisions
and 100 derailments affected passenger
trains. The damage to cars. engines and
roadway by these accidents amounted to
SS.090. 22s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-26
DOUBLE TRAGEDY
At MUNS0N HILL
Murder and Suicide in a Virginia
Village.
RASH DEED OF w. S. PUTNAM
Kills His Housekeeper and Attempts
Her Daughters Death.
THEN TAKES HIS OWN LIFE
Was Formerly Employed In the War
Department-Believed to Have
Feen Demented.
THEN TAKES HIS OWN LIFE

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
FALLS CHURCH, Va, May 2o-w. 8.
Putnam, farmer on a small scale,
VINO resided at Munson mil. about two
miles southeast of Falls Church, last even
Ing about o'clock shot and killed Mrs.
Emma Beavers, his housekeeper, and at
tempted to shoot a daughter Of Mrs.
Beavers Failing in this he shot himself,
dying instantly
Mr.. Putnam claimed to be a direct de-
scendant of Gen. Israel Putnam of revo-
| lutionary fame. For long time he had
been a constant sufferer from asthma. and
had decided that this ailment would result
In consumption. He was respondent at
times, and it is thought that in addition
TO domestic trouble this dependency de-
throned his reason.
his FAMILY has been visited by a serles
Of calamities. About six years ago .
daughter killed herself following the death
OF her mother. Within a year thereafter
Mr.. Putnam was married q second time
ana after brief period the second wife
was Killed by lightning. Since then he baa
not lived at home regularly until Mr..
Beavers came to keep house for him. which
was several months ago.
Two small children. in addition to a larr.
iamiiy OF grown children, survive Mr. Put.
man, Five small children, survive Mr..
Beavers.
Mind Probably Upset by Trouble. :
Putnam was man of nne. physique. and
aside from the asthmatic afaiction -.
NOT known to have had any physica, an.
| ments. The domestic trouble referred N
is therefore regarded as sthe more -,rc,,.
able cause Of mental disorder.
Putnam was until few years ago EN-.
ployed In the War Department IN Wash.
ington. but resigned. It lie understood .
son OF his resides In that city. Other son.
OF his are in sections distant from here.
Previous to his employment In fine War
department Putnam was in the revenue
service
County Coroner Taylor was notified OF
the tragedy, and 1t is expected he will sum-
mon jury tomorrow in preparation for the
inquest. Until the coroner arrives the
bodies Of the dead will remain where they
were found in the Putnam home
The official records show that g. W. Put
nam was at one time employed in the
War Department In minor position, hav-
ing been appointed from Fairfax county,
Va. Although the initials of the name are
reversed. IT is evidently the same man who
figured in the tragedy.
Inquiry about the city last night failed to
locate the son of Mr.. Putnam, who, II 10
stated, resides here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-26
COL. DAVIS PROMOTED.
Appointed Brigadier General to Sue
coed Gen. Williams.

The President has appointed Col. John
NJ. X. Davis, Artillery Corps, born in the
District Of Columbia and appointed to the
Military Academy from Arkansas a briga-
der general Of the line, to succeed Gen.
Constant Williams, who retired today. Gen.
Davis was an honor graduate of the artil-
lery school in 1869, and is at present sta
TONED at Fort Banks, Mass.
By direction of the President, Brig Gen
Earl d. Thomas has been relieved from the
temporary command of the Department Of
the Missouri. and ordered to Denver, Col,
TO assume command OF the Department Of
the Colorado.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-26
Confederate Memorial Services.

LEXINGTON, Va, May 25-Confederate
memorial services were held here today in
Lee Memorial Chapel The principal speak
err was Capt. James Bumgardner of Staun-
ton, Va. The tomb of Gen. Robert E. Lee
was profusely decorated with flowers by
Mary Gusts Lee Chapter. Daughters of
the Confederacy. The procession. In which
there were $50 school children carrying
flowers, then moved to the cemetery in
Lexington, where hundreds OF confederates
are buried, among them "Stonewall' Jack
son. Gen. William N. Pendleton, chief of
artillery. Army of Northern Virginia, and
Fighting Parson" Gen. e. Frank Paxton,
Stonewall Brigade whose graves were dec
GRATED. Minute guns were fired at the
cemetery during the ceremonies
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-26
EIGHT BURNED TO DEATH
VICTIMS WERE ASLEEP IN LoDG-
ING HOUSE AND DID NOT
HAVE A CHANCE FOR
THEIR LIVES.

s SAN JOSE, Cal, May a5At
least eight persons were burned to
death today by a FIRE that destroyed
the Union lodging house. Firemen
are now digging out the bodies as
rapidly as the still smoldering ruins
will permit.
SAN JOSE, Cal, May 25.-The fire started
in the rear Of Frederick Browns commits
sion store in North Market street, near
st. James, and soon spread to G. W. Laf-
ferty's livery stable and to the Union lodg-
ing house above the stable. There were
forty dodgers sleeping In the Union house,
and they were awakened by the twenty
terrified horses in the stable, which were
hemmed in and stampeded by the flames.
Rushing into the halls in their garments.
the dodgers CROPPED their way through the
choking, binding smoke, led by the voices
of the firemen. Most of the dodgers made
their escape. 1t is believed eight or ten
were burned to death, and it is considered
remarkable that all were not cremated.
The twenty horses were burned to death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-26
GLADYS VANDERBILT MAY WED.
Report That She Is to Marry Marquis
Of Anglesey.
Il Cabiegram to The Star.

Special Cabiegram to The Star.
LONDON, May 25.-"Mss Gladys VAN
derbilt is engaged to marry the Marquis
of Anglesey" Is the report which the gos-
sips are exchanging. The slender founda-
tion on which It rests is that the young
marquis is cruising with Mr.. and Mrs. Cor
nelius Vanderbilt on their yacht. the North
Star.
The Marquis of Anglesey Is one Of the
few eligible British peers from a financial
point of view. For, despite the prodigality
of his cousin, from whom he inherited the
title, he has large income. Every now
and again crops up the rumor that the
marquis Is engaged to the Princess Patricia
the Duke of Connaught's handsome daugh-
ter; 1t would be q most desirable match for
her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-26
Wine Growers May Make Trouble.

CARCASeoNNE. France, May 25-Troops
are being drafted into this city in view Of
the fact that the distressed wine growers
are to make another gigantic demonstra-
tion here tomorrow. Thousands OF mani-
festahts from the departments Aude Heroult.
Pyrenees. orientales and Haute-Garenne
are hooking into Carcassonne. The rail-
roads are transporting the men free under
threats Of mob violence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-26
CIRCUS TIGER KILLS A cir |

SALT LAKE CITY May 25-A special
to the Herald from Twin Falls, Idaho.
says that at the performance Of circus
cage and in mad dash for liberty killed
a number OF Shetland ponies, fatally In
jured small girl and spread CONSERVATION
among the audience. The animal was
killed before it could escape from the tent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-26
Part Two.
Part Three.

THE CAR OF DESTINY. BY G. N. AND
A. N. WILLIAMSON. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 10
Caring for Confederate Graves. BY Maj
Gen. Frederick Dent Grant. ...............
Unpublished Tragedies. By Rebecca Harding
DdNiS
The Derelict. By Walter Hackett. .........,
Eyadng the Custom House. BY Lawrence
Curiosities of Wills. By AlfredsF. Heide...
Problem Of the Ghost Woman. By Jacques
Futrelle :.........
His Day on in the Country. BY Frederick
Upham Adams. Observation-Disclosures. II
The Greatest CAME Fish. By Charles Fred
erick Holder Observation-Disclosures. Is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-26
Part One.

Mrs. Mckinley Very Near Death. ........... l
More Gould Scandal .......... j
Frisco Grand Jury Finds True Bills. ........ l
Ohio and the. Presidency.
Queen of Siam to Visit U.s.. 2
Third venire Possible in Haywood Trial..
Alexandria Ana1rS.. .
Memory of the Dead.
For Statuary Hall. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Army and Navy News. ~
Company Wins Flag. ..................... IL
Classified Ads. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. -
Classified Ads. ........"............. ID
Laws of New Zealand. ...................... II
Chinese Reverence. At
Among the Clubs 10
Around the CITY,. ...............'..... 10
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-26
Part Four.
Part Five.

Rain Prevents NationaiDetroit Game. ......
Yale Juniors win Both Their Races -
Peter Pan Beaten by Rank Outsider. 4
True Details Of the Kelley Case. ............
High School Boys Win. ......-.............. 2
Batting Of the High School Teams. ..........
Heavy Betting at Gravesend. ..........
Lack OF Hitting In the Major League. ........
News OF Interest to Automobiles. ......
Stories Of Base Ball Players. ............
All Capitol Hin Stopped Work. ............ 8
Interest Centers Brghtwood Races. ....
Playing Elm in the Goldfeld Rooms. .......u
schrieber Jockeys Remarkable Parlay...
Part Six.
Brownie Clown Of Brownietown
Ways, the Dog That Adopted Man......
S-Stut-t-ter- ing SIS Sammy. ............
Bubbles Always to Blame. ...........
Uncle Geo. Washington Bings, the Village
Mary and Her Little Lamb. ..............
Simon Simple Buys the Magic Stone. ........
Part Seven.
Newport News.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-26
THE STAR TODAY.

The Star today consistsSof seven parts, as
follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-26
WEATHER.

Rain and warmer today. Tomor-
row, partly cloudy and warmer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-26
Jerome May Take Part.

1t is likely that the district attorneys Of
fee will be called into any investigation
that may be made this week. Another thing
which the deputy commissioner may do be-
fore he drops the case Is to ask one of Mr.
Goulds friends to explain why he was so
anxious to have Mrs. Gould attend din
ner at which Inspector Mclaughlin was to
be a guest. Mrs. Gould told>the commits
sioner that this friend OF her husband
pressed her to attend this dinner. arguing
that II was, always well to have ,an infiu-
entail man In the police department. Mrs
Gould declined to attend the dinner.
Howard Goulds answer to the complaint
In the suit begun by his wife for a separa-
ton win be served on Monday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-26

Part Seven.
Newport News.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-25

slightly less in the yearly comparison This Is the measure of the tremendous withdra walls of banking reserves or smaller banks which were on deposits m the reserve and central reserve cities when the shock of October passed through the body of banks It IS the persistence of this condition which IS given responsibility for the persistence of the current premium in New York and the embarrassment in exchange op- erations The opinion Is growing thai the way out of this state will be by the restoration of a surplus by the New York banks by their own measures, after which banks elsewhere in the country are expected to resume their normal re- lations with the reserve centers. The ac- complishment of this is expected now to be delayed some time after the first or the year. The high money rate in New York caused another violent downward plunge in foreign exchange rates and money and discounts hardened in trade. It was seen with satisfaction that dis count rates receded in Berlin where trou- bles from an overextended industrial po- sition somewhat analogous to our own have been feared The stagnant- condi- tions increased as the day progressed.
 Bonds were steady. Total sales par value, $1, ,1QS, ,000
 United States bonds were unchanged on call