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The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-07-25
VICTIM OF BAND
OF BLACKMA|LERS
ARMENIAN MERCHANT KILLED
BECAUSE HE WOULDN'T PAY.
NINE OTHERS MARKED
Secret Organization, Originally for
Patriotic Purposes, Now the Tool
of cowardIy Villain In
t New York.

New York. July 24.--Seeking mo-
tive for the murder Monday of II. S.
TavshanJian. the Armenian rug mef>
chant, the district attorneys office
was led Tuesday to an investigation
of report that Tavshanjian was one
of ten wealthy Armenians who had
been marked for slaughter II they
failed to give UP $4,000 each to
blackmailing band of their country
men.
No color was given to this theory
by Geroos Hampartzoomian who
killed the rug man. when the prisoner
was arraigned. In court he maintained
a stolid Indifference, waived examina-
tion and was remanded to the coroner.
Later he made statement to repre-
sentative of the district attorney. In
this he declared that he had come
here from Chicago for the express
purpose OF killing Tavshanjian, but
tina. the crime was instigated by no
one and no other person or society
was involved.
Secret BIaokmalI Society.
From other sources, carefully pro-
tected by the authorities, came infor-
nation Of startling character and
said to be accurate. This is to the
effect that secret society OF Armeni-
ans, originally organized for what the
members held to be patriotic, though
revolutionary purposes. had degen.
Grated into an instrument for black
mail. The organization had branches
In other cities, but recently many of
these branches had disbanded. while
the better element withdrew from all
connection with the society.
The killing of Tavshanjian and the
others, 1t was stated, was planned
more than year ago, They received
letters which they interpreted as
meaning that they must pay~or take
the consequences. The threatened
men discussed the matter at meet
ing. Tavshanjian was present. A
number of the merchants were In
favor of acceding to the demand.
Better give them money and live"
they said.
NO" said Tavshanjian. "As a mat.
ter of principle we should not pay.
You can do as you will. They will
get nothing from me-"
Confirmed by Victims Secretary.
Mr.. Cambere, Tavshanjian's secre-
tary, visited the district attorneys Of
fee Tuesday and there declared that
the death of his employer grew out Of
attempted blackmail
Cambere gave Assistant District At
torney Smythe list Of wealthy Ar
menians who he said had been forced
to pay blackmaiT to this band.
This is the work Of an Armenian
in this city who is the worst man in
the world" said prominent Armeni-
an. "He has been responsible for
many murders and lesser crimes, and,
too cowardly to commit them himself,
he gets men of small intellect to do
the work for him by making them be-
lieve that they are working for their
Another well-to-do Armenian
said "A priest who tried to fight the
band was murdered in Odessa. Father
Kasper Vartarian, killed In this city,
was another victim"
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-07-25
WHITE WILL REMAIN.
REPORT THAT HEAD OF UNITED
MINE WORKERS WOULD RE-
SIGN DENIED.
Special to Daily Herald.

Special to Daily Herald. .
Des Moines, July 24.-John p.
Reece and John P. White have au-
thorized denial of the published state.
ment hat the former expects 10 re-
sign mis- position as agent of the coal
mine operators Organization in Iowa,
and that the latter expects to take his
place by resigning his present office of
president of the United Mine Work
ers of Iowa. .rN ....
Edwin Perry, secretary and treas
urer Of District Thirteen, u. M. w. of
A., said last, night that he.w author
lied ald commissioned by both Mr.
White and Mr.. Reece to deny the
story involving them. 1t has been
stated that Mr.. Reece mad made in
yestments in coal mining properties
with Mcclure of Fort Dodge, Carpen-
ter of Des Moines and other opera.
tors near Angus, and expected to re-
sign his office as agent for the oper-
ators' association to go into the bust
ness. 1t was said, also, that Mr.
White had been induced to conti1ue
as president of the mine workers by
the increase of his salary to $780,
but that the salary of $4,000 paid to
their agent by the operators would
probably tempt MIN to resign and ac-
cept the place now held by Mr.. Reece.
Both men say that there is nothing
in the story of the change.
The mine operators and mine work
ers are holding a conference in Des
Noines at this time to adjust minor
grievances arising at Colfax, Saylor,
Greenridge and Manaska.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-07-25
Lov.Ioy Annlversary Picnic.

= Greenfield, ILL.,, July 24.-The forty.
seventh anniversary of the rally held
here in 1860. when Owen P. Lovejoy.
noted aholitionist, delivered an elo-
quent speech decrying slavery which
was listened to by 10000 persons for
three hours. was observed Tuesday by
an annual picnic. Gov. Deneen was
the first speaker and delivered re-
view of the life and work OF Lovejoy.
He was followed by Congressman
Henry Rainey. Other speakers were; !;
Former Gov. Yates and William E.
Mason. 1t is estimated 10000 persons
were In attendance.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-07-25
EseapIna convlets Are Shot.

Atlanta, Ca, July 24.-As the result
of determined effort to escape from
the brick yards in the western part
of the city Tuesday. two white con-
Victs. Ben Beasley and II. L. Hart
man. are believed to be fatally wound
ed, The men. having gained posses
sion Of revolvers, emptied them at
o, Duncan. guard. He opened fire
on the fleeing men. Beasley fell, shot
through the abdomen and Hartman re-
celved bullet through his shoulder
and spine.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-07-25

George Berkey is the son of Mr..
and Mrs. W. H, Bsrkey, 705 First ave.
nue. east. After leaving school ne e1.
tered the grocery business with the
firm of H. Snyder & Son and remained
with them until they retired from
business. He was splendid clerk
and made many friends. He then Sc.
cured employment as a travelling sales
man and has been with several firms
since that time. He was efficient in
the work, and has been Ole of tle
most successful me1 in the business
in Iowa.
The remains will be brought to os'
kaloosa for interment. The family
have the sympathy of their many
friends in their bereavement.
Mr.. Berkey is survived by a wife,
and a daughter aged about IA years.
Funeral will probably be neld from
the residence of his father tomorrow
afternoon. The time of The funeral
has not yet been decided, pending the
arrival of the deceased's sister.in-law,
Mrs. Neal Berkey, from Des Moines.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-07-25
EXTRA
VICTORIA FIRE SWEPT.
Metropolis Of British Columbia sus-
tains Great Loss.
scrlpps. McRae Telegram.

Scripps- McRae Telegram.
Victoria, B. c., July 24.-An area
one mile long by o1e-nalf mile wide,
including rs buildings, was devastated
by fire which started yesterday af.
ternoon and lasted until after noon to-
day. Among the buildings destroyed
are the Methodist Indian Mission, ST.
Johns church, a public school house
and the Calvary Baptist church. Lack
of water allowed the fire to spread.
1t is now under control. The loss will
be fully one million dollars.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-07-25
BRYAN A CANDIDATE.
NE5RAskAN WILL ENTER THE
RACE FOR PRESIDENT
y AGAIN IN 1908.
Special to Daily Herald.

Special 10 Daily Herald.
Washington, d. c., July Willis
j. Abbott, Bryan's Washington repre-
sentative, says he is not authorized to
make statement hut has every rea.
son to believe Bryan will be candi.
date for the presidency on the demo
cratic ticket in 1908. Word has
reached here from the west that Bry-
an will make formal announcement of
candidacy at great dinner early in
the fall, to be held at Lincoln and
attended by prominent democrats
from all over the country.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-07-25
sun MaInt,Ins Harenn.

The king OF Siam has become Euro
peanized In most respects, but he stin
maintains large harem in special
town. to which no man but himself
u ever admitted,
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-07-25
OF PROBATE.

~ 10 HI WnOm ~ may COuCorh.
You are hereby notified that there
10 now on file in the office of the clerk
of the District Court of Iowa, In and
for Mahaska County, an instrument
In writing, purportlng to be the last
will and testament of d. j. Evans,
late Of said county, deceased, aud
that the 1st day of Oct has been fix
ed for the probste Of said will, at
which time you can appear at the
Court House in said county and show
cause, II any there be, why said will
should not be admitted to probate
In witness whereof, / have hereun-
to set my hand aud affixed the seal
OF said COURT at 0skaloosa, Iowa,
this 10th day Of July 1907.
L. E. CoRLETT,
E2w3 Clerk District Court.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-07-25
PAPERS CONSOLIDATE.
Three Combine in One, Which Mer.
chants Agree to Support.

Louisville, KY, July 24.-The three
newspapers of Boyle county, Ken
lucky. the Advocate. the News and
the Herald, all published at Danyille,
will be consolidated under the name
Advocate.
The merchants of Danville have
agreed to advertise in no otner paper
for period of five years, thus keep
ing out competition.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-07-25
MORE MEN STRIKE.
Valley junction Employees OF the
Rock Island Go Out.

Des Moines, la, July 24.-About 125
car men. including car repairers, at
tendants and cleaners employed at the
Rock Island shops at Valley Junction
struck yesterday afternoon at 5
o'clock in sympathy with the union
men who are out at Davenport, Silvis
and Rock Island, Ill.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-07-25
Brazilian Steamer on Fire.

Rio Janeiro, July 24.-The Brazilian
steamship Goyaz, bound for this port,
took fire during the voyage between
New Yro and barbados. and 1t was
found necessary to throw part Of the
cargo overheard.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-07-25
CHILD cHoKEs ON GRAIN.
MeIrose Year-old Infant Dies From
Kernel of Corn.

ottumwa. Ia, July 24.-Angelina
Sinclair, the 13-months-old daughter
of james Sinclair of Melrose, died at
the ottumwa hospital at A O'Clock this
morning, having cnoked to death on a
grain of corn.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-07-25

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Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-11-15
King Values Punetuallty

All men agree In the abstract that
"punctuality is the soul OF business. f"
but few act up to the maxim with the
strictness OF the king of the Belgians
Wherever or however he may travel
whether the visit be OF business. pleas
are or ceremony. he is punctual, moi
only to the hour, but to the minute
it might almost be said to the sec.
ond And yet his majesty is never
seen to consult watch. But his ia.
miliars know that his habit OF pass.
Ing his hand along his flowing beard
IL only = device for glancing at
small watch which he wears fastened
10 his wrist.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-11-15
poo rAkgs pR,pG IN cLorNes
Augusta Canine eeamia0ly vnhapp,
whAn NkfAkasA HhA-

Augusta Canine seamIaely unhapp,
When Without Ehsm.
There is dog In AuSeSta, says the
Augusta Chronicle. who dresses Just
hke . man. wearing 1s regulation
coat. vest. collar and cfavat and u
very pround OF his apparel, being
seemingly very much distressed when
ever his busy master does not have
time to rig him up in his clothes.
II there arc any who are from Mis-
souri," they may be satisfied by call
ing at blacksmith shop on Ellis
street. near the city hall. where they
can be introduced to him by his mas
ter. George Bailey. q negro employe
Of the smithy.
He wears them with a conscious
dignity. and is hugely delighted when
any one stops to notice his attire and
comment thereon. He will gaze In
tenuv at each speaker and toyously
wag his tall when complimented upon
his appearance.
II is not known what whim induced
the blacksmith to clothe his canine
pet "in all points like as We are" Bur
he certainly devised the dogs dress
most ingeniously. No detail is want
ting. The cut OF his coat is after tine
latest mode-has pockets. too-ths
collar Is nicely laundered and the era
vat is tied with correct smartness.
The first thing in the morning the
dog must be properly dressed, or else
he whines piteously. Aker he has
been clothed according to his usual
custom his Joy knows no bounds. and
he displays his pleasure with much
barking and wagging Of his tail. He
has the utmost contempt for the host
Of naked dogs who roam about the
streets and absolutely refuses to asso
ciatc with them. manifestins Z spirit
Of outraged indignation At their In
modesty.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-11-15
SHORTER A. N. e. CHURCH Off.
GERS AND MEMBERS.

You are hereby requested to meet
In church conference Friday evening,
Nov. %, 1907. at s o'clock, for the
purpose OF attending to matters Of
vital importance to all who claim
membership here. The roll of the en-.
tire membership will be called and
each member is expected to answer
In person or by proxy. 1t is highly
important that you be present to
speak for yourself.
REV. A. NJ. WARD,
Pastor.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-11-15

typhoid Pew, Checked.

In India alone Mo losses to the Brit
lsh army from typhoid fever amount
To half battalion a year The latest
reports furnish proof that the prac.
tee OF anti.typhoid inoculntions In the
army has resulted In a substantial re.
duction In the incidence and death
rate OF enteric fever among the inocu.
lated.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-11-15
hstty Green's Views.

Mrs. Hetty Green has no particular
religious views. She was bred a Quak.
u, but she mover goes to any kind OF
= church. Indeed" she said quantity
On . recent occasion. Il once held
mortgages on twenty-eight diferea,
churches. am 4 firm believer In sim.
plicity. That 10 why so many people
believe me mem, when the fact is !
merely prefer iot to be extravagant."
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-11-15
ALBUQUERQUE NEWS.

ALBUQUERQUE NEWS.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander are new ar
rivals from Houston. Texas.
w. T. Thornton. the cleaner. has
added a clothes pressing and repair.
Ing establishment TO his growing
business
Mrs. Julia Brown and daughter.
Mrs. Stewart, recently OF Topeka. left
for Los Angeles. Cal. last week.
Mrs. John Cleveland left for Oak
land. Cal, last Saturday evening.
where she will be Joined by her hus.
band.
Thomas Thompson. who mas been
very III at St Joseph's hospital for a
week. died Saturday evening. Funeral
services were held At Barden's under.
taking establishment. Rev. NJ. Jones
oficiating.
A whist club was organized las,
Thursday evening at the residence OF
Mrs. Chas. Fields. A large number
were present.
John Linsey, formerly a clerk in
the White House. died at the home of
W. T. Thornton. Mr.. Linsey came 10
Albuquerque from Salt Lake City,
Utah. some two or three months aro.
In search Of health. The remains
were taken to Washington. D. c.. by
sister OF the deceased. who reached
the city the night before his death.
We are reliably Informed that
through 0. A. Matson. the recent
manager OF the Elks' opern house
that negroes are being Jim. .crowed to
considerable extent. which is max.
Ing the opera house an undesirable
place. We would prefer seeing the
negro spending his money for some
thing more profitable than giving II
to people who do not appreciate their
patronage. Buy more homes Go into
business with that money you spend
with ungrateful people and In the
meantime don't lose sight Of the men
who seek to bring about such condi.
tons. Knock them whenever you ge,
4 chance. Mr.. o. A. Matson runs n
stationery store In our city and It is
our duty to absolutely boycott such
houses and II ever they or their
friends whom they may be supporting
run for a public once II is our duty
to knife them at the polls whether
they are on Republican or a Demo
cratic ticket. for they are our enemies
Look through the columns OF The
Statesman to keep informed on these
s~~HA>..
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-11-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander are new al
rivals from Houston. Texas.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-11-15

Mrs. Julia Brown and daughter.
Mrs. Stewart. recently OF Topeka. left
for Los Angeles. Cal. last week.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-11-15

W. T. Thornton. the cleaner. has
added a clothes pressing and repair.
Ing establishment TO his growing
business
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-11-15

Mrs. John Cleveland left for Oak
land, Cal, last Saturday evening.
where she will be Joined by her hus.
band.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-11-15

Thomas Thompson. who mas been
very III at st. Joseph's hospital for a
week. died Saturday evening. Funeral
services were held At Barden's under.
taking establishment. Rev. NJ. Jones
ofnciating.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-11-15

A whist club was Organized las,
Thursday evening at the residence OF
Mrs. Chas. Fields. A large number
were present.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1907-11-28

Followers of Cooper and His Novel Ideas Give
Reason for Their Belief in Him.

CeCper's remedies. decided to give
them trial, and / began to feel better
at once. After taking the medicine for
two weeks can say that l am a new
woman. can eat with enjoyment, the
pains in my body have left me, and 1
am stronger tlaa I have been for
years.
81 cannot say enough for Mr..
Cooper's rem edies. They are wonder
full, for they have done everything
claimed for them in my case.'
Another statement by Mr.. ". B.
Stewart, 100 w. Madison St., Chicago.
is as follows: Il have had stomach
trouble for years, and anyone who is
afflicted this way knows what an awful
distressed feeling it causes. Many a
any price to be cured. It was by &C
cident that l heard of this man
Cooper's remedies. I Immediately
made up my mind to buy treatment
OF him. I used it for about two weeks,
and it is impossible to tell how much
good it has done me. I feel altogether
different. I have more life and energy
than / have had for years. This med
icine certainly does stimulate and
strengthen the whole system. Tired
feeling and weak condition OF the
stomach has entirely passed away. I
feel we'll again"
We sell Cooper's celebrated medi-
cines which have made this wonderful
record in all parts Of the country.
Melville Dorsey.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1907-11-28

With a theory that human health is
dependent On the stomach and with a
medicine which he says proves this
theory, J.. 7. Cooper, a comparatively
young man, has built up an immense
following during the past year.
Cooper has visited most of the lead
ing cities of the country, and in each
city has aroused d storm of discussion
about his beliefs and his medicines.
Wherever he has gone, people have
called upon him by tens Of thousands,
and his preparation has sold in i'm.
mense quantities.
The sale of this medicine has now
spread over the entire country, and is
growing enormously each day. In view
Of this, the following statements from
two of the great number of followers
which he now has, are of general in
terest.
MlS. Agnes Viggenhouser, of 942 St
Louis Avenue, Chicago, has the follow.
ing to say on the subject of the Cooper
preparations: For more than ten
years l was broken down in health.
could not sleep and I was very ner
yous. Gradually I began to lose my
memory, until I could not remember
things from one day to another. I had
severe pains and cramps in my body
and I would at times see dark spots
before my eyes. I was unable to dc
any work whatever, as my strength
was failing. I had no appetite, mol
could take any medicine.
u had about given up hope of ever
being well again when I read Of Mr.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1907-11-28
The Coastal Canal Convention.
Philadelphia Inquirer.

Philadelphia Inquirer.
Important in the extreme is the
convention that is to meet in Phila-
delphia on Tuesday and Wednesday
of this week to discuss the project of
an inland waterway paralleling the
Atlantic coast. The movement is
not one in opposition to the Missis-
sippi valley scheme. On the contrary
it seeks cooperation from all sources,
and is willing to give support to the
Mississippi river in exchange for sim
liar support for the Atlantic propo-
sitiOn.
Canals across Cape Cod would bring
commerce in safety to the sheltered
waters of Vineyard Sound. Long
Island Sound would afford protec-
ton from the storms of the ocean to
the waters of New York. A deep
canal in place of the present shallow
and almost useless Delaware and
Raritan Canal would extend the in
land waterway to the Delaware River.
The Chesapeake and Delaware Canal,
taken over by the Government and
widened and deepened, would connect
with the Chesapeake and from the
vicinity of Norfolk a canal would
open up the inland waters Of Albe-
marie Sound. Thus Beaufort, North
Carolina would De reached
This is the present proposition, but
it can be stretched-and will be even
tually-so that shipping can continue
further down the coast by the inland
route and reach the Gulf OF Mexico
through canal cut across Florida.
The benefit of such route would
be enormous. Freight could be han
died largely in barges and with per-
feet safety. This would mean much
cheaper rates, and would leave the
railroads free to devote attention to
goods that should be sent forward
with dispatch.
Then, of course, there is the advan-
tage that would accrue to the navy.
Warships could be thrown from New
York to the defense OF Norfolk, Wash
ington or Baltimore through this
inland waterway, or could be sent
from League Island in either direc-
ton without venturing on the ocean
at any point. As a means OF protec-
ton against an enemy the waterway
lsystem would be Invaluable.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1907-11-28
HENDERSON, N. c., THURSDAY NOVEMBER 80 1907.
richmond 'rimes-Dispatch.

Richmond Times-Dspatch.
Our recent reminder to the anti
saloon forces is recalled and empla-
sized hy the conduct of the prohibi-
tionisis at Montgomery, Ala. 1t is
related that women and children
crowded the Senate chamber when
the prohibition bill came up for
action, pushed Senators from their
seats, cheered those who spoke in
favor of the measure, and Missed
down those who opposed it, And all
in the name of temperance! 1t the
prohibition bill had applied to Mont
gomery only, the conduct of these
enthusiasts had been most excusa-
BILE; but the bill applies to the whole
State-to Mobile as well as Montgom-
ery-and Mobile is opposed to prohi-
bitioil-at least many of her citizens
are, and they are so wrought up that
they are seriously talking OF "seced-
ing" from the State.
! This is not merely a question OF
prohibition. 1t is question OF local
self-government, which is a Demo
cratic fundamental. Each and every
community should be allowed to de-
eide for itself whether Or not ardent
spirits shall he sold within its bor-
ders. Montgomery has the right to
decide for herself. but not for Mobile.
Richmond has the right to decide for
herself, but not for Petersburg and
Norfolk; nor have Petersburg and
Norfolk the right to decide for Rich,
mond. Ii the people OF Mobile dc
not want prohibition the people oi
other sections have no moral right
to force it upon them. 1t is no Won
der that they are resentful. 1t is no
wonder that they are talking OF Sc
cession. 1t was the same spirit that
moved the State Of Alabama to Sc
cede from the Union. The prOhibi
tionists should have a care. Ii they
become so intolerant and so AFRO
giant as to wake up the latent Democ'
racy of the South their movement
will react and come to naught. The
anti-saloon leaders of Virginiaw dc
we'll to take warning from their in
temperate brethren and sisters ir
Alabama.