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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-24
A REMARKABLE WOMAN

Mrs. BelIamy Storer. whose interference in
diplomatic affairs brought about the heated con-
troversy between her husband and President
Roosevelt, was formerly Miss Maria Longworth
of Cincinnati and is an aunt Of Representative
Longworth. She is woman Of great force Of
character and accomplishments Countess de
Chambrun Of Paris, who attended the Longworth-
Roosevelt wedding, is her daughter She has been
an intimate friend Of Mrs. Roosevelt since the
early 90's when Mr.. Roosevelt was a civil service
commissioner and Mr.. Storer member Of con-
gress. She was greatly instrumental in securing
for her husband those important diplomatic posts
which he held prior to his recall from Austria
about year ago and she always was listened to
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-24

by the leaders Of the Republican Ohio
That the Sorers friends
whom they attempted bestow cardinals hat we'll
visited their Gandin
the credit the Storer
Catholicism teaching O
caused sensation society when the
baptism in the church made
Since that time Mrs storer has been
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-24
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! II the Public Eye
LOBBYIST FOR a KING

Col. Henry j. Kowalsky. New York and san
Francisco lawyer is said to be the head Of the
lobby in this country maintained by King Leopold
of Belgium, concerning which amazing revelations
ARE being made. Kowalskys mission, which he
performed with such startling success, was to
prevent any action being taken by the American
government in response to the outcry Of mission--
aries and others against the atrocious crueIties.
practiced upon the natives Of the Congo Free
State BY Leopolds agents and rubbes hunters.
Henry W. Wack who wrote The True Story
Of the Congo" denies he was a member Of
|Kowalsky's lobby and says:
4 have not spoken 10 Kowalsky for a period
lof II months / knew Kowalsky to be angry and
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-24
PICTURESQUE ADMIRAL RETIRED

The active career OF Rear Admiral Joseph B.
Coghlan, United States navy. terminated the
other day, when the admiral. by many considered
the most picturesque figure in the service retired
under the provisions Of the age-limit law Ad-
miral Coghlan has been Ia the navy 46 years TWO
months, 1s days. and he leaves it with the respect
and affection Of practically every man in the de-
partment
The future admiral was not quite 16 years Of
age when he received his appointment to the
Naval Academy at Annapolis in 1860. and was
only 20 years Of age when in July, 1868, he was
made an acting ensign and assigned to duty on
board the United States 5.eamsnip sacramento.
He served on board this shin during the last
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-24

dntd his dismissal BY the Begians from their service
king
identified king minister's have
avoided the
The difficulty the not due King Leopold but largely
Kowaky proved Kowaky
betrayed
notoriety"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-21
AUTO CRASH MADE ROOT
GIRL Of IA MILLIONAIRE
Whole Family Of Bristol Man Wiped
Out BY Accident Except Little
Katherine, Niece.

Great Darlington, Aug 21.--The
automobile tragedy near Ashley Falls,
in which Charles J. Root, the Bristol
millionaire, his mother and aunt were
instantly killed and his sister fatally
hurt, has made an helress Of Miss
Katherine Root, the millionaire's IA.
year-old niece. Mr.. Root was greatly
attached to his niece. His wife died
years ago and the niece lived with her
uncle.
A few days before the accident Mr.
Root made his win, giving all but $780,
600 Of his estate to Miss Katherine. 1t
is estimated that her share will be con
siderably more than S1,000,000. It IS
a singular fact that the young girl who
thus comes into this large Inheritance il
the only one Of the automobile party
who win survive. The accident wipes
out the entire family, with the excep
tion Of the niece. Miss Mary Il. Root,
sister of the millionaire. Is still alive,
but her death Is anticipated at any
hour. The doctors say she cannot possi-
bly, live.
Katherine Root fully recovered from
the effects of the accident and has re-
turned to her home in Bristol.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-21
FOR
ARBITRATION
-
Are Made by Powers Now al
The Hague
WOULD SAVE CONFERENCE
Declare They Are Innocent-Also Say
Large Portion Of Press Is Swayed
by "Socialistic Cutlery from Be-
low and Politics Above"

The Hague, Aug. 21.-Nearly all the
have sent instructions to
their delegations to the peace conference
to make an effort to bring about some
kind Of obligatory arbitration and also
the establishment Of permanent court
Of arbitration, in order to save the con.
ference from failure.
The efforts Of the delegates are now
directed toward the arrangement Of q
treaty Of obligatory arbitration accpet-
able to Germany, which country, al
though admitting the principle Of com
pulsion, has 80 far opposed world
treaty, arguing that it would tend TO
minimize rather than promote obligatory
arbitration.
1t is believed that it will only be pos
sible to conclude 4 convention providing
for obligatory arbitration Among the
powers which agree to it,
Seryia has has presented a proposition
aiming to make the awards Of arbitra-
tion tribunals obligatory on the sigma
tory powers after an appeal has rel
suited in the confirmation of the first
Judgment.
1t Is understood that all the Latin
American states win accept permanent
arbitration court, although making re.
serves regarding the allotment of Judges
ii all the countries art to be represented.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-21
RUTLAND MAN MISSING
FROM HIS HOME
Left Home Without Telling Of His In
tentions and Now His Wife Is
Making Determined Search
for Him.

Rutland Aug. 2l.--Eugene Richie Of
Plain street, well known in this city
and who had been employed at the local
railroad shops for several months, has
left town mysteriously and mas not been
located since his departure two weeks
ago tonight. Richie is married and has
d home Oh Plain street. His wife and
children can give no cause for his sudden
leavtaking.
Richie, who il not a drinking man,
told Mrs. Richie when he'll eft his home
on the evening 81 August I that he was
going to See d local Insurance man. He
did this and when lie did not return
home his wife became anxious and at
once started a search for him
Several days previous to his departure
he told Mrs. Richie that he had secured
a position ON the Boston 4 Maine rail.
road at Troy, NJ Vi, but as he did not
60 there when he planned, Mrs. Richie
thought he might have gone there later,
She immediately went 10 Troy, but was
told that her husband had not accepted
the position which lie was offered
1t was later learned that Richie was
at Whitehall, M vi, August s, and had
left for Green Island, n. u Mrs. Richie
went there and although some persons
said they had seen Richie, he could not
be located at that time and has not
been heard Of since. Mrs. Richie II
nearly Frustrated over her husbands
sudden departure.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-21
ASKS INVESTIGATION OF EXPRESS
Stockholders Demand Accounting, Ale
legiug Improper Control BY Plat.

New York, Aug. 2t.--Charges Of i'm.
proper administration of the affairs Of
the United States Express cmopany, OF
which Senator Platt and his sons are
practically in absolute control, have
been made by stockholders. A formal
demand has been made for an accounting
Of his profits and business diverted to
other capitalists.
The stockholders in their investiea.
ton found that James G. Fargo, presi-
dent Of the Wells-Fargo company, and
levi G. Weir, president Of the American
Express company, are members Of the
board Of directors of the L. S. Express
company, holding 10000 shares acquired
through Senator Plat.
Platt and his sons, IL Is said, own
only 800 shares Of the company which
they control. The stockholders demand
that a meeting be called and that the
shareholders be permitted to elect mem
bers Of The board to fll vacancies.
Senator Platt and the other officers
are asked by the stockholders TO bring
suit against themselves for an accounting
Of money and business improperly di.
verted for the benefit Of the stock.
holdera
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-21
LAWYERS CLASH AGAIN
In SUIT OVER MRS. EDDY.
Heating in The Case Is Resumed in
The Concord Court lienists to
Invade Home of Mrs. EDDY


Concord, n. H.. aug "a. Further af-
fangenients for the next examination Of
alrs. Eddy az her home IN Pieansant
View were made yesterday when the
masters continued their inquiry into the
mental condition Of the aged Christian
Science leader. General streeter, senior
counsel Off the defence, accepted the
suggestion ~ the lawyers 81 the next
friends that the masters on their visit
be accompanied BY two alienists selected
by the next friends" who viii be given
this opportunity To prepare themselves
tc testify concerning Mrs. Edddy's men
tai condition.
The original motion, however, was
raaieaa.y modified BY the court, and al
though the final ruling has not yet
come, II Il probable that besides the
two alienists selected only one attorney
representing each side will be pehmittad
t. accompany the masters on their visit.
Senator Chandler yesterday announced
his intentions to take exception to this
expected ruling. He claimed that the
"next friends" have constitutional
right to see and question Mrs. Eddy.
Mrs Eddy" he said, ~ perfectly
able TO go out of doors; she Is able to
ride in d carriage, and We believe that
she is able to appear. in court room. The
examination Of Mrs. Eddy il the most
important point in this case"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-21
Standard Oil Go. Directors
Charge Mr. Roosevelt With
USING UNFAIR TACTICS
From Failure-Also Anxious for Per-
manent Court Position Of Ger
many the Difficulty at
Present.


New York, Aug. Fl. Attacking the
President, Commissioner Garfield, Judge
Lands and the other federal officials
Who had 4 part IN the Chicago q Alton
Relating ease, which resulted in i'm
position of the s25,2io,oOO fine, to the
STANDARD Oil company, IN pamphlet
issued today declares It did not get
fair trial, charges the government with
suppressing the evidence and affifms its
entire innocence Of wrong doing.
The publication il neatly bound
pamphlet, ~ pages long, containing
principally extracts from newspapers
and magazines relating u the $29,24o,.
900 fine, and was issued from the offices
of the STANDARD Oil company in this
city. The words @from the directors Of
the STANDARD OIL company to It's en-
ployes and stockholders appear on the
cover. The clippings are preceded by
statement entitled, "a Word in Ad-
vance, from which the following are
extracts:
@The directors Of the STANDARD Oil
company. in printing this pamphlet, de-
side to emphasize for the half million
OF people directly interested in its vel
fare the assurance of the company's ab-
solute innocence Of wrong-doing in any
Of the prosecutions lately instituted
against il in the federal courts. Par
ticularly Is this 50 in the recent Chicago
and Alton railroad case, and notorious
by the sensational fine Of $29240,0O0
imposed on the STANDARD Oil company
of Indiana
1t should be known as widely as pos.
sihle that this IL no case Of rebate or
discrimination, but simply Of the legality
OF freight rate. 1t should be known
that the verdict was obtained by the
government upon the most hair splitting
technicality, aided by the rigorous exclu-
sion Of evidence that would have removed
all presumption Of guilt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-21
DYNAMITE BOMB HURLED
IN YARD OF GAMBLER
Fifth Attempt 70 Wreck Houses Of
Saloons of Heads Of Chicago Syn
dicate Of Gamblers.

Chicago, ILL.,, Aug Some ne
threw dynamite bomb into The front
yard Of Mont Tennes, a Chicago gam
bier, last night. The concussion shook
the houses Of the neighbofhood and
was heard distinctly mile away. The
explosion tore deep hole in The sod
and shattered the windows and screens
In the Tennes house and in houses
around.
Thi makes the afth recent attempt
TO wreck the residences or saloons Of
the men at the head Of Chicago's gam
bling syndicate.
Tennes is the most powerful gambler
On the North side, and had string Of
books in the down town district before
the police clamped the lid down.
This second dynamite scare at the
Tennes residence Il the latest Of series
of outrages that has given the heads
of the gambling syndicates spasms of
fear. They do not know who their
secret enemy IL, nor where the blow viii
come next. The man engineering the
plots Is supposed to be seeking to force
the big gamblers into paying him money.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-21
ROCKEFELLER TO GET FEES.
He Will Receive Sass for Expenses as
a Witness.

Chicago, H., Aug. 2l.--John D. Rookie
Teller viii receive s73.95 from the United
States as his witness lee for testifying
in the recent hearing before Judge Ian
dis IN this city. A month ago, United
States Marshal Hoy received letter
from MIR. Rockefeller saying that he
desired to collect what money was due
him. a blank affidavit was sent 10 him
and be returned il yesterday, after
swearing that he had travelled l,449
miles to appear before Judge lands.
The government viii allow him ten cents
mile for his travelling one way, and
$3.50 for his witness Zee for one day.
The check for 1895 will be sent to Mr..
Rockefeller as soon as he has signed
the payroll, which has been forwarded
TO him.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-21
DECISION COSTS
CITY 100000.
New York Loses Suits Against Railroads
in Street Paving Cases.

New York, Aug. 2i.--Hamilton 0dell.
who was appointed referee to pass upon
the city's suits TO recover some SELL
600 from the Broadway g. seventh
Avenue Railroad company and other rail
way companies for the cost Of repaying
the tracks of the four companies dur.
ing the year 1891 and 1895 inclusively,
has decided against Che city.
The decision means a loss to the city
Of between 100000 and 100000 for
the cases Of the four railroads were
submitted as test suits, there being
35 UGH suits in all brought by the city.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-21
LooTS BAR HARBoR HOUSE
AS THE FAMILY DIMES
Thief, Although Seen by Young Daugh-
ter Of A. Howard HinEle, Escapes
With Gems Worth $4,000.

Bar Harbor, Me, Aug. 2l--The police
have just been informed Of daring rob-
berry which took place while the family
was at dinner at Donaque, the cottage
Of Mr.. and Mrs. a. Howard Hinkle 81
Cincinnati. The man carried away ST.
600 worth Of jewelry
He made his entrance by means of a
porch at one side OF the house and went
into the rooms Of Mr., HinkIe, Mrs Hin
kle and Miss ingalls,, removing the jew
elry that he found on the bureaus. He
was evidently in great haste, as he over
loked number Of yaluables
The thief was seen by the young
daughter Of Mrs. Ingalls,, but the little
girl did not speak of the matter until
the next morning, when the articles were
missed. The stolen yaluables included a
gold watch, number Of scarf pins, pearl
and gold studs and cuff buttons, chains,
pearl and amethyst pins, gold pin set
with sapphires. three diamond bar pins,
bar pins set with pearls and emeralds
and jewelled baby pins.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-21
WIFE SLAIN WHILE
MAN FIGHTS FLAMES.
Burglars Fire Barn Of Farmer as Decoy.
Then Loot House, Kill One Woman
and Beat Domestic Insensible.

Philadelphia, Pa, Aug. 2i.4-Burgiars
set fire To the barn of Edward Holner,
near Golliagswood, early today and
while rohbing the house when the aged
farmer went to save his horses, murder
sd his wife and probably fatally injured
Victoria Natoh, a domestic, fracturing
her skull.
The nmrderers are believed to he two
colored men, one recently discharged
by Horncr, ard the other man whom
Horner employed yesterday.
About 4 o'clock this morning Horner
was aroused ~ the Are. He ran to the
barn, and while at work saving his
stock, the men entered the house.
The burglars were gathering up sill
verware when they were interrupted
by AIRS Horner, who had come down
stairs, attracted BY the fire.
When Horner returned to the house.
20 minutes LATER he tripped over his
Nfife's dead body. Her head had been
crlshed in by blow from on axe.
Groans led the farmer to another part
Of the first floor where he came across
the PROSTATE form Of Mrs, Natoli.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-21
HUMoR OF THE HOUR
a Postal cOnvenienoe.


Soon after postal cards had been in
froduced a tall. stoop shouldered per
simmon eater from the timber of
louthern Illinois went into the village
bostofice and asked:
"Have you got any o. them than pos.
bal cahdsT
yes"
"GPme one.S
with a great flourish be wrote bis
communication and then inquired:
SCOT any stamped enveIopesi"
On being answered in the afirma.
live he said:
"GPme one"
He put the card into the envelope,
sealed and addressed it, and said as
be handed out nickel to pay the
bill:
"Tell We what, postmaster, them's
loggone handy. Wonduh the gov'meni
nevuh thought on hit afoah." =
Judges Library.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-21
A. r. OF L. WILL FIGHT
HARD, G0MPERS DECLARES
Defends ~Unfair List on Ground Of the
Freedom Of Speech.

Washington, D. G., Aug. Gloom.
menting on the suit Of James w. Van
Cleave, president Of the National AS
sociation Of Manufacturers, against
President Gompers and other general OF.
tieers Of the American Federation of La.
Dor, Mr.. Gompcrs said yesterday that
he would give the action the utmost
publicity IN the publications Of the fed
Grafton. He stated that II necessary the
ease would be carried to the Supreme
court Of the United States and that the
federation would make its fight to sus-
tain tho unfair list" on the general con
stitutional ground Of freedom Of speech
and press.
The suit seeks to enjoin boyeotting
and publication Of the unfair list.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-21
BONAPARTE
! WILL DECIDE
Not to Refere Alton Case TO
Lands
AN EMPHATIC DENIAL
of Yesterdays Representatives, Not
Denied by the Oil King--The Re-
ported Reputation Did Not
Take Place.

Washington, D. G., Aug 81. Attorney
General Bonaparte said yesterday that
the question Of granting immunity To
the Chicago 4 Alton railroad for giving
rebates to the Standard Oil company
had not been referred to Judge Lands
Of Chicago for determination, as re-
ported, and he emphatically stated that
he himself would determine whether the
immunity would be given. Mr.. Bona
parte left last night for Lenox, Mass,
to remain couple Of days. He win
then return to Washington, when he
believes he will be able to announce his
decision in the matter.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-21
CAUGHT IN AUTO WHEEL.
Boy at St. JOhnsbury Receives Painful
Injuries

ST. Johnsbury, Aug. 2l.-Russell
Brown, the 13-year-old son of William ID.
Brown, foreman OF the Caletonian news
paper Office, jumped from grocery
wagon ia front Of an automobile driven
BY II. Q. Carr Monday, and was caught
in one af the wheels OF the machine.
He was dragged 30 feet after the ma
chine had been reversed. large piece
OF flesh was torn from mis- knee and
bis back was injured. The boy was
taken to the st. Johnsbury hospital. He
will recover.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-21
CONVICTED OF LAND FRAUDS.
Benson and Perrin Found Guilty in San
Francisco.

San Francisco, Cal, Aug. 2l.--John A.
Benson and DR.. Edward b. Perrin were
Monday convicted in the United States
court Of conspiracy TO defraud the gov.
eminent out Of 10000 acres Of land in
California.
Judge De Haven fixed Thursday next
as the time for passing sentence. The
punishment provided by statute Is fine
of not less than $1,000 and imprison-
ment for not less than two years,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-21
CHICAGO LAWYER :.
SUES FOR 100000.
Charges Libel in Connecting His Name
With Failure Of Big Bank.

Chicago, H., Aug, 21.-Jacob J..
Kern, former states attornes, began suits
yesterday against the Daily News, and
the Record Herald, charging damages
resulting from articles published a year
ago, connecting his name with the failure
OF the Milwaukee Avenue State bank.
Mr.. Kern's attorneys filed declara-
ton in the superior court asking $780,
600 damages from the Daily News, from
Victor F. Lawson, its proprietor, and
Charles NJ. Faye, its managing editor.
The two libel suits are based on an
article which was published in the
News on Aug 20, 1906, and reprinted al
most word for word in the Record Her
aid the following morning. Kern brought
suits previously ON the same grounds
against the Hearst papers and the In
ter-Oeean.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-21
DID NOT REpuDIArE INTERVIEW
Statement Of Rockefeller on the Stan
dard Oil Decision.

New York, Aug. 2l-0n Tuesday
night, August 10, the Associated Press
Office IN Cleveland sent out dispatch
through this service announcing that
Mr., John d, Rockefeller had denied the
authenticity Of a widely circulated IN
teryiew with him which had been print
ed that morning An investigation shows
that this reputation Of the interview
did not come direct from Mr.. John d.
Rockefeller, and was not authorized BY
him. So far as the Associated Press Is
able to discover, the interview was per.
feetly accurate and its publication fully
authorized.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-21
FLEMING WILL PROBE KELSEY.
Governor Names Him as Investigator Of
Insurance Department.

Albany, N ", Aug q Governor
Hughes yesterday appointed Matthew
G. Fleming OF New York to make an
investigation OF the state insurance dc,
partment. Mr.. Fleming was assistant
TO Governor Hughes during the famous
insurance investigation. He expects to
begin his inquiry about the middle Of
September
Mr. Fleming Is appointed under the
provisions of the Moreland law. which
empowers the governor TO appoint one
or more persons to make an investiga
tion Of any state department or bureau.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-21
M DECISION on IMMUNITY 81 Bonaparte.

There was am all.day conference at
the department Of Justice Monday On the
question of the Chicago & Alton rebate
cases, with special reference to the
question whether the immunity from
prosecution which was promised to that
railroad by ex-Attorney General Moody
is still binding upon the government.
Federal Judge kenesaw NJ. Lands, who
imposed the big STANDARD Oil fine at
Chicago, holds that II II not binding,
and he is supported in this opinion by
u. w. Sims. the United States district
attorney IN Chicago who helped prose
cute the Standard Oil company Of In
diana and who stands ready to prosecute
the Alton.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-21
WOMAN DIES OF
FRIGHT IN STORM
Several Hurt in Chicago Panic as Light
ming Flashes; 10 Houses
Burn.

Chicago. H., Aug, 2l.--In o sudden
and terrific thunder storm here accom-.
panied by a heavy downpour Of rain,
one woman died Of fright, several per-
sons were injured during a panic in
street cars. and 10 houses were set on
FIRE by lightning.
While the storm was in progress two
men in frail boat were upset on Lake
Michigan, but were rescued,
During the heat Just before the rain
John Thompson was overcome on the
sidewalk and died 20 minutes later. The
storm did damage in many parts of Ilii-
nois. In Chicago the storm lasted for
over an hour.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-21
FRIGHTENED BY AUTOMOBILE.
Horse Ran Away and 0lage Young of
Cranky is Seriously Hurt.

st. Johnsbury, Aug. 21.--OIage Young
Of CRANKY, aged % years, is at the st.
Johnsbury hospital with broken
shoulder and other injuries, sustained
here Monday when his horse was fright
ened by an automobile driven by Howard
Blossom and ran into a bank at the
side Of the road. Mr.. Young was thrown
out and was picked up by Mr.. Blossom,
who carried the old man to the hos
pital. His friends at CRANKY have been
notified that his condition is serious.