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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-29
TROOPS ON WAY
TO MEET REBELS
IN KWAN TUNG
Fear Uprising Is Greater
Than Government
Can Control.
putnam Farm House Where

HONGKONG, China. May 2g.-Two
large detachments OF troops are now
on their way from Swatow to Shiuhing.
going into the rebelIious sections of
Kwan Tung province. ready TO meet the
armed rebels and put down the u7ris-
ing. 1t IS feared the task is greater.
however t;an the troops at the dis
pOsal Of the authorities can accomplish.
4 report received today indicates The
practices to which the rebcllious Triads
are resorting.
Compelled to Jump in Well.
Rebels captured the family of a Chi
nese brigadier general Refraining from
outright murder. the rebels compelled
every member Of the family to jump
into deep well. All were drowned. Re
ports Of similar Outrages coming in from
various sections Of the disturbed area
have caused the greatest alarm.
There are 1900 soldiers in the Getach-
ment sent out. They are marching from
Canton. detachment has been or
dered from Canton to join the Swatow
forces for a joint movement against the
Triads. The party from Shiuhing is
smaller. and is closely following the
Swatow detachment.
Thirty Thousand in Revolt.
The first report Of the uprising de-
clared fully 10000 of the Triads are in
revolt, Many OF these are well armed.
so that little more is expected of the
forces sent into the field than to restrain
other Chinese from joining the uprising.
Until the heavy re-enforcements arrive,
it will be almost impossible for the mill
tary to really accomplish anything to-
ward quelling the insurrection
Advices from Swatow say the authori-
ties there regard the situation as ex-
tremely serious.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-29
CHARLES FAIR
WAS STRICKEN
BESIDE CRAVE
Aged Parent Now Said to
Be Dying of
ApopIexy.

The House of Horrors" MAY
claim another and fifth victim in the
person of Charles Fair, Of Manassas,
who was stricken with paralysis at
the grave of lis murdered daughter,
Mrs. Emma Beaver, yesterday.
just as the body arrived from
Falls Church yesterday afternoon.
her father fell beside the open
grave, his entire left side paralyzed.
His tongue Glove TO the roof Of his
mouth. He was Immediately carried
home and medical aid summoned,
his condition being pronounced most
critical
This morning the aged man is said
to be in a dying condition, and little
hope is entertained for his recovery.
Should Charles Fair die it will add
another grewsOme conquest to the spirit
Of evil which has seemed to hover over
the Putnam nome for seven years.
The first victim was the beautiful fif-
teen-yedr-oId daughter Of Putnam, who
committed suicide seven years ago. It
is said. on account Of parental cruel
ties. Then came the death Of Putnam 5
third wife, killed in the same room. by
lightning during an electric storm. Put
nam's second wife had also died there
tvo years before.
Alleging that the will itself is best
evidence Of their fathers ursound mind,
seven disinherited children of Silas Put
nam, who killed Mrs. Emma Beavers
and afterward shot himself at Falls
Church Saturday night last. will file a
contest when the will is offered for pro-
bate Friday.
The document. which was opened at
Fairfax Court House yesterday. ignores
seven of the nine children and leaves the
entire estate to Putnam's two youngest
children, Mamie and Lewis, now in an
orphans home in this city. The sum
OF 81 is bequeathed the remaining seven.
Provisions of Will.
The will further provides that Under
taker +. ]. Northrup shall take charge
Of the testatOr's remains in event he
should die suddenly and that ne should
receive SO for this service. The will
prohibits that the grave digger shall
be paid over s.. The Safe Deposit and
Trust Company. of Alexandria, is re-
quested to see that the terms of the
will are Obeyed.
When the latter request was noted IN
opening the will yesterday, Judge Bar
ley ordered that the will be not offered
for probate until the Alexandria bank
ers could be communicated with, and
Mayor John T. Payne. of Falls Church,
was named as curator TO assume tempo
rary charge Of the estate
When the win is fled for probate Fri
day. Ernest Putnam. through his at
torney. Vernon Ford. will file a caveat
alleging that the testator was of un-
sound mind. The peculiar wording of
the will and its unusual bequests will
be cited in support of this contention
by the seven contesting heirs. Some of
the family are of the opinion that Put
nam made at least three wills within
the past five years.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-29
Oliver P. Morton Honored.
$500 to Atlantic City and Return.

Via Pennsylvania Railroad, account
meeting American Medical Association.
Tickets sold May 81 70 June T. good re-
turning June ( TO 10. at above rate from
Washington.-AdY.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-29
Faith in Railways Shaken.
atlantic City Special

Through train of buffet parlor care and
coaches Leaves Washington, via Penn
sylvania Railroad. at 1:05 o. m. week
days, and arrives Atlantic City, 5:45 .. IN.
Adv.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-29
G. A. R. DECORATES
LINCOLN'S STATUE
Other American Heroes
Similarly HonOred by
Loving HANDS.

In the presence Of 800 veterans and
their families the Memorial Day ex r
cises began this morning when the
statue of Lincoln in the rotunda of the
Capitol was decorated. The exercises,
under the auspices of Lincoln Camp.
Sons of Veterans. was in charge of
Frederick y. Webber. ST. After prayer
by the Rev. Donald c. Mcleod. the fol-
lowing program was carried out:
Solo, by Prof. Jasper d. McFaH: reci-
tation, Miss Grace Ross; Lincoln's fav-
orite poem. 20, Why Should the Spirit
Of Mortal be Proud?" was recited by
Parker Trent. commander of Lincoln
Camp
Tribute to Lincoln.
Shelton d. Cameron, in a short ad-
dress. reviewed the life Of Lincoln. pay
ing him a tribute Of love and affection
Mr. Cameron said that LincoIn's great
ness did not lie in military achievement.
but rested upon his efforts to upIift the
human race. This is the true nature Of
greatness, the speaker said, and while
Washington was actuated by the same
spirit, he performed on a smaller stage
hence Lincoln must be considered the
greatest character in the history Of the
country.
The statue was profuseIy decorated
with wreaths, roses, palms, and oak
leaves. with a United States flag in the
background.
Oliver P. Morton Hono1ed.
Earlier in the morning a number of
Indianians, now residing here. decorated
the statue of Oliver p. Morton, the
war governor" Of Indiana. Two silk
flags and a large wreath of roses, leaves
and hyacinths rested on the base of the
statue. William @. Beach was in charge
of the placing of the tribute.
This afternoon the members of L. S.
Grant Circle, No. l, Ladies of the G. A
r., gathered in the rOtUnda of the Capt
tOl and decorated the statue OF Grant
A musical and literary program. con-
cluding with an address on the life of
Grant. by former Senator John NJ.
Thurston, was carried out The statue
OF Grant was prettily decorated. a large
battle flag being the CrOwning feature.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-29
RATE QUESTION
SERIOUS MATTER
ASSERTS FINLEY
President of Southern
Railway Addresses Mill
erS at StLOuiS.

ST. LOUIS, No, May 29.-The railroad
side of the question of governmental
regulation was presented to the miuers'
convention here today in a speech by
President W. W. Finley. Of the Southern
railway
After declaring that he favored proper
governmental regulations. President Fin
ley said;
Limit of Federal Rights.
However. the right of governmental
regulation OF railroads. privately owned.
is based unon. and must find its limit in.
the right and duty Of government 10 pro-
tect the public from oppression and
wrong. In other words, the right OF
the government and the limits of its
Just power in this connection is 10 pro-
tect and redress some right OF the rail-
road patron OF public generally.
Every other business expects and un-
der the law is entitled 10 receive. = rea-
Sonable price for what 1t sells. This
right is an incident to all property and
1 do not believe that when public sell
timent deliberately considers the merits
OF this proposition az applied 20 the
carriers, Il Will be slew TO recognize the
justice of the claim that the right TO
charge a reasonable and not diScrimi-
natory price for the commodity which il
sells, namely. transportation. is a right
justly inherent in the property OF the
carrier and can not justly or consti-
tutionally be denied 70 IL.
Faith in Railways Shaken.
If men and women with money to in
vest are 10 be inGuced to put II in rail-
way properties they must have a rea-
sonable assurance that it will be safe
aDI tho. - will ,-faI1 IN an ..,.r,., -,
as great a return as other investments
OF equal safety. IL is a well known fact
that faith In American railway invest
ments has been shaken within the past
few months
The situation is OF sufficient gravity
and Importance To justify the profound
est attention Of the conservative and
substantial people OF this cnuntrN, >,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-29
Excellent Rock Fishing
at Chesapeake Beach.-Adv.
Spend Decoration Day at Gettysburg

or Pen Mar Only $500 round trip via
Pennsylvania Railroad Special train
leaves Washington sos a. m. Returning
leaves Gettysburg $3.50 D. m, Pen Mar
6;10 ?. m. A splendid outing.-AdY.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-29
Only sa.OO to Gettysburg or Pen Mar

Decoration Day Special excursion Via
Pennsylvania Railroad. Special train
leaves Washington sos a. m. Returning
leaves Gettysburg, 5:55 D. m; Pen Mar,
6;10 p. m. s2.eQ to either resort.-AdV.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-29

IIARPERS FERRY, w. Va. MAY %
Potomac somewhat cloudy; Shenandoah
clear.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-29

Flowers for Decoration Day.
J. II. Small & Sons. Wash. & New York.
Adv
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-29

TIDE Table
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-29

Warmer Tonight. Probably
Showers Thursday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-29

SIN TABLE.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-01-29

each other, the neighborhood being
divided into factions.
Emma 4. Adams, infant daughter
OF 7. q. Adams. Of Heutter, died
this morning from the effects OF
whooping cough. Funeral services
will be held tomorrow afternoon at
the chapel of the Occur d'Aiene I'm
dertaking company, and interment
will be made In Forest cemetery.
Elmer Dane who resides with his
maiden sister at TO Lake street,
died yesterday afternoon at four
O'Clock, from pneumonia. Deceased
was member OF the Modern Wood
men of America which order will
have charge Of the funeral, the ser
vices TO be conducted at the chapel
Of the Occur d'Alene Undertaking
company. The date has not been set
awaiting the arrival Of brother.
Elmer Dane was as years Of age and
single. He has lived in Occur d'Alene
for some time and was we'll and favor.
ably known.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-01-29
CITY IN RRIEF.

Ladies', Gents and children's rub.
bers at Il. d. Keller a. Company.
Idaho Undertaking 4 Embalminp
company, 30s Occur d'Alene street.
Phone 60 X. /.
Mrs. 9. Holtbuer, eacher OF vio-
lin, mandolin and guitar, leader OF
orchestra. Sol Wallace street.
Vented Four heavy teams to buy
or hire. LOWS Lumber company.
A cold january means an carly
spring.
4 call has been made on the Ma.
tional hanks Of the state for bust :
ness statement showing their oondi-
tion january 90,
Are you satisfied with the -four you
are uslngS IL not try Lyon Best. 1t
" the best hard wheat -four on the
market. Sold by the Idaho Mercantile
company.
j. =. Freeze, Of Spokane, repre-
senting the Northwest Homeseekars'
magazine, spent the day In the city
visiting friends.
Mrs. A, v. Chamberlin will enter.
tain the members OF the Wednesday
club and their husbands at her home
Friday evening. Five hundred will
furnish the entertainment for the
evening.
The men al Kennedy's camp mum.
Der I at Mica bay are enjoying few
days gossip over cougar which was
frightened from under pile Of brush
by falling tree. The animal was
exceptionally large and Walked away
very unconeerned while the men ut
work looked ON.
A report from Cougar Culoh states
that Rhodius' side OF the road OVER
seer story, ~ published in the Press
some time ago, was written by a
woman who docs not reside in the
guleh. II Is said the ranohers In
that section bear much enmity toward
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-01-29

gest, Saturday Evening Post, Popular
Science Monthly, American Home
and Garden, American Educational
Review, Art Student, Breeders Ga
zette, st. Nicholas, Woman's Home
Companion, Review of Reviews, Burr
Mcintosh Monthly, Etude, Suburban
Life. Power, System, Municipal En-
cheering, Engineering and Mineral
Journal, Electrical Age, Machinery
Shop Edition, Scientific American
and American Lumberman.
Two years ago with the public Ii
brary in mind, the Woman's club
held a book reception at the Black.
we'll pavilion, which netted them be.
ginning of 200 books and about SIS
in cash. With this start, the library
was opened in one corner of the store
OF E. B. Keller q Company on April
10, 1905, and on that day issued
eight books. Since that time a regu-
lar department known as the library
department of the Woman's club has
devoted its time to the raising of
funds, and the upbuilding of the in
stltution. Entertainments of various
natures have been given with success
and the city fathers have appropriated
total of $500 toward the mintain
ance of the library, while numerous
friends have donated literature of
various kinds. A total of 1901. 81
has been expended for books alone.
but that amount is not one half of
what has been expended for general
expenses, such as furniture, rent, fix
lures and other articles. The popu-
larity of the library has grown to
such an extent that a comparison of
figures show that from the issuing of
eight books on April 10, 1905, l46
books were issued on January 20,
1907, which is not the highest record
and there are at present 500 regular
readers and 1421 books on hand.
The total number of books issued in
the year 1905 was 1890, while in the
year 1906, 1851 books were given
out, and the month of December.
1906, holds the record with 97S books
issued. AS soon as funds can be Sc
cured reading room will be opened.
This branch of the institution is one
OF the most costly to m aintain.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-01-29
CREDIT ASSOCIATION
Meets to Consider Debtor
Laws.

Last evening by special call meet
Ing OF the merchants of the city was
held In the office of the Idaho Mer.
camille company behind closed doors
Those who attended the meeting state
that they are not at liberty to give
information regarding what transpir-
ed. though it 10 generally unders TODD
that those present are members Of
the Occur d'Alene Credit association
end that the existing laws regarding
the collection Of debts and the garn.
ishee laws furnished the principal
topics or discussion.
According to the present laws Ii is
difficult Cor a merchant or any person
extending credit TO parties at large
to collect bills Of long sanding. The
amount under the exemption law is
large, but local attorneys have stated
that In no state can garnishee be
secured as easily as in Idaho. Messers
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-01-29
DENIES STATEMENTS
GPidiPon Club Makes an Of
fetal Statement.

Washington, Jan. 29.-The execu.
tive committee of the Gridiron elub
today issued statement denoupeinO
as false and misleading an article
printed in several newspapers yester.
day morning, which carried the asser-
ton that President Roosevelt, at the
clubs dinner ON Saturday night, in
commenting upon the features of the
dinner said, ''all coons look alike to
me, and that Senator Foraker
quoted the line and added and all
other persons look alike to me-"
What happened" the statement
says, WAS that President Roosevelt
read from the clubs joke book. the
line all coons look alike to me
which appeared under a cartoon Of
Senator Foraker, quoted it and then
added, and all white persons look
alike to me also, and went on with
his speech.
1T is an invariable rule Of the
club that no reports of the speeches
OF its guests shall be printed. The
story was not printed in any newspa.
per that vas represented at the din.
ner. F."
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-01-29

Reed q Boughhton, organizers Of the
Occur d'Alene Credit association,
we're present and consulted with re-
gard to these laws. A bill for the
amendment of these laws will be
drafted and forwarded to Boise to be
presented for passage during this SEES
sion OF the legislature, according to
report, but 1t is not definitely known
what points 1t will cover
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-01-29
T. 7. KERL'S LIBERAL GIFT
Donates Leading Magazin es to
Library.

The phenomenal growth of the
Occur d'Alene Public library is
known to few and is worthy Of note.
1t shows the result of the untiring
efforts ON the part of the Woman's
club under disparaging conditions to
build up the tinstitution. T. T. Kerl,
whose philanthropic donations to
similar institutions has won him the
esteem Of many, has presented the ii
brary with q years. subscription to ~
magazines at a cost of $50. The
publications are Youths Companion,
Century, Everybody's, Worlds Work,
Delineator, McClures', Literary Di
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-01-29

TtresOme Caller after a long pause,
AT our club meeting the other dav I
made move Miss Sharp with sud.
den animationl-oh. Mr.. Boreit eal
Eoaf-BalttmOrs American.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-01-29

Mrs, Upmore tat bench show(-Looh
st that bulldog Isn't he the mos,
hideous and repulsive creature Won
ever SAW Mr.. Upmore dog fancierl-
You bet he is! He's a beautyLCh,.
eago Tribune.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-01-29

&1200 will buy large lot and four
~oVV room cottage very close in,
water in house, good cellar and out
buildings, lawn, shrubbery and flower
garden.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-01-29

CHM takes this bargain. 5 room
VlAUU house with water and electric
lights, good outbuildings and several
small fruit trees. This is corner lot
on Occur d'Alene street, very close in.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-01-29

G1l00 5 room bungalow, new, elec.
VATVV tric wired, pantry, clothes
closets and good outbuildings, large lot
ON Fifth street. This is quick sale.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-01-29

Conn takes three lots, one corner,
WV 4room house, woodshed, house
newly papered and water at back door.
This price holds for few days only.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-01-29
VOTING CONTEST
A Library of 100 Volumes Will Be Giyen

This elegant library including 100 volumes and hand
some case will be given by vote to the Lodge Socsl
Church School in Occur d'Alene securing the laro
number of votes in the following The mercs
listed below will give with each 1Oc cash purchase one w.
The contest began JAM 49, 1907 and will close June
1907 at o'clock P M ballot box is placed in the Cit
Drug store, where votes to be deposited
At close of contest the Lodge, Society, Church /.
School having received the largest number of votes u
be awarded the library
Current accounts, when promptly paid are entitled d
votes.
Remember votes can be secured by trading with fsm,
listed below. Hugh Whitaker will count the votes
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-01-29

G170O takes large lot on Third
VAAVV street, close in, with new five
room hard finished house, with eighteen
inch solid stone foundation. clothes
closets, pantry, water in house and
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-01-29

good sink, nice porch and walk.
sure and investigate this property.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-01-29

G1 S0 will buy corner lot 5Ox125
Wow feet Near city school
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-01-29

Sam takes a nice level lot ON 7th
WV street, close in. A splendid
location for home.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-01-29

S1h00 6 room house on Indiana
VAVVV street close in. Pantry.
clothes closets, water in house and
electric lights, outbuildings good.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-01-29

S1000 buys FIVE acres of land close
pfVUV in with two story seven room
hard finished house, large brick base
ment, water in house, clothes closets,
pantry and several outbuildings, includ-
ing a good barn and drying house. 1870
choice fruit trees and large lawn.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-01-29

&17S takes nice lot on Occur d.
VS6O Alene street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-07
THREE MEN HOLD UP
 ROCK ISLAND TRAIN
THEY TRAVEL AS PASSENGERS, THEN JUMP AND GO THROUGH THE PASSENGERS AT PISTOL POINT.

Omaha, Neb.. September 6.-The Omaha and Texas express on the Rock Island was raided this morning just before day light near Murdock, Neb., by three masked men.
 The robbers went through the chair car, robbing every passenger therein. Securing their pocketbooks and purses they cov- cred the train crew with rexolvers and escaped by leaping from the train. Rail- road detectives and a sheriff's posse are in pursuit, but the robbers have several hours start on the officers.
 The robbers were passengers on the train. Shortly after leaving Murdock the men arose In their seats, their faces cov- cred with masks and with revolvers in each hand covered the passengers. Then the leader ordered everybody to keep still and not to resist else they would be shot Two men went down the aisle with hats in hands. while the third kept the pas sengers covered. All passengers were or dered to throw pocketbooks into the ha s and this was done. The conductor ap- peared in the car with a pistol in his hand but was promptly covered with four guns and forced to drop his revolver After getting all the money In the car the robbers jumped from the train which hao slowed down for a grade. An attempt was made to enter the sleeper section, out the door was locked and the attempt was unsuccessful The search and pursuit IS being prosecuted vigorously
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-07
INDIGNANT OVER
 CONDUCTOR DEATH
Trouble Was Feared for Some
 Time in EnsIey
CAVlNG EARTH KILLS TWO
pr. and Mrs. T. A. Johnson Celebrate Their Golden Wedding and Are Showered With coneratula.
 tions By the Guests.

Ensley. September L-- Special )-The killing of Conducto' "u"nett on the south Nnsley car tll. + orning caused much excitement in Ens-ey today. and had it not been for the firm stand taken by the city authorities serious troubl e might have occurred. Hundreds view ed the body of the unfortunate man al tho undertaking establishment of Sch ol & Angwin, large crowds gathered on the streets and threats of lynching the murderer, shold he be caught, were freely made.
 Excitement ran to the highest pitch when a negro suspect was brought to EnsIey and lodged in the city jail. A large and angry crowd followed the of ficers and prisoner to the jail, and in short time there were about BOO men and boys gathered about the city hall, filling the court room and corridors. Mayor D, r, Sugg and Chief of Police Merriman addressed the crowd and or dered them to disperse, threatening to arrest any one who lortered around the jail. The firm stand taken by the may or and chief caused the crowd to with draw and the threatened trouble was averted.
 After the excitement had quilted down the negro was removed in an automo- bile to the county jail.