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The Washington times., 1907-12-08
GOEBEL MURDER.
TAYLOR'S WISH
F. w. Golden
Dramatic Climax to Days
Story of Crime and
Politics.
Gathered Men With "Three
Killings" Apiece to
Credit.

GEORGETOWN, Ky, Dec Yes,
1 met W S. Taylor at Barboursvillc
and he told me:
Killing men Is horrible to cOntem-
plate. but It is necessitated by this
case-WiHiam GoeLel and those other
fellows must be killed or they will take
our offices away from us, and you
young fellows who want to hold Of
hce viii so empy-hanGed- 1T must be
done
All through the day f. Wharton
Golden, on the stand in the trial Of
Caleb Powers, had been leading mp to
this climax II had been from the first
a narrative Of plotting to take the life
OF the man contesting with Taylor for
the office Of governor Of Kentucky.
He had told his story with candOr and
GOODNESS. but when the question Did
you have a conversation with ". :.
TayiOr2' came from the States attor-
ney the tense atmosphere Of the court
room was reflected in the clenching
grip on the arms of his chair and the
twitchins mouth as he framed his an
swer.
Il was the third act in the days
share Of the political drama. When he
had quoted the words of the exIled
governor as a part Of his accusation
that Taylor passed the death sentence
On his opponent there was almost a
sigh Of relief.
Golden had told that he and Pow
ers discussed the best manner Of re-
moving Goebel from the path to the
spoil5 of political victory. Then entered
Charles Finley, and ne, too, Golden
testified. had agreed that the assassi-
nation was a practical necessity.
Golden said he had gone into Bell
and Harlan counties. at Powers re-
quest. and with the aid Of Camp How
ard, had gathered a band Of fighting
men, no one Of whom had less than
three killings" to his credit. who were
willing to execute the order.
Powers had expected Godcn to tes-
tify against him. He accounts for It
with the fact that Golden is one of
those indicted for completely. but never
brought to trial. Golden had not fin
ished his story when court adjourned.
The Washington times., 1907-12-08
Mail for Santa
Finds Barrier
In Uncle Sam

A rigid enforcement OF the POSTAL reg
ulatlons is responsible for deps1ving the
holiday season Of one OF its happiest
and prettiest sentiments.
Had not the stern arm OF the law
stretched out through The medium OF
the Departmet of Justice hundreds OF
anxious little hearts nj cht this year be
appeased and made happy by receiv-
ing real answers TO the letters mailed
to Santa Claus
This. however. Is not the first Christ
mas that the faith OF the little ones
in old Santa. which has been strong
enough to impel letters. has been shat
tered. fer it developed yesterday that
since 1903 Uncle Sam has steadfastIy
shaken his head when approached for
permission 20 aid the little ones.
It ell happened through a query from
an out-of-tOwn pOstofhce as to the
legality Of giving out letters directed
to Santa Claus in cars OF the United
States pcs.ofiee at Washington.
For many years the postcffics here
has been in receipt OF thousands Of let
terB from children who have faithfully
trusted in Uncle Sans rural delivery
to the extent Of believing that II
reached into the confines OF reindeer
land, and SO. Christmas after Christ
mas. these trusting youngsters nave
sent their requests &c the good old
fairy man whose bcunteous nature has
been a legend for generations.
Many letters have been received this
year by Fourth Assistant Postmaster
General De GraW. IN whose bureau is
located the dead letter once. from
wealthy men and womer asking that
mail addressed TO Santa Claus from
their respective cities be turned over
20 them so that the little ones misht
be traced and sheir requests granted.
Mr.. De Grnw looked into the matter
this year. and was disappointed 70 find
that he could not comply with the
wishes OF the philanthropists. An opin-
! ion handed down by an Assistant At
| tOrney General three years ago held
that the letters were sealed and
stamped and therefore should either he
traced to the sender and returned, or
| destroyed.
In support OF this ;.ction Il ia con-
/ tended that II poG- casters were al
lowed 70 open letters addressed 20
Santa Claus OF Krtss Kringle. It might
IN many instances the addresses bear
resemblance TO names found IN the
| city directories
The Washington times., 1907-12-08
LOCAL MENTION.

GOuld's Wonder Store, 42I 9th.
Toys. favors, tinsel, stocking gifts, etc.
Save Money 6n Ice Cream. ROsenfeld'.
Pure Creams at special prices In large
quantity. s12 II ne. Phone Lincoln 1908.
Sea Foods, Steaks, Chops, Salads, Etc
Phila- Oyster & Chop House. 513 nth nv
Painful burns. any sore or skin hurt
quickly healed by Satin skin cream. 25c.
Wonders for children s Christmas. Could
1904 G st. G. A Muddiman & Co, 616 u st
Miller Oil Heaters. Gas Radiators.
The Washington times., 1907-12-08
A PENITENTIARY MEMoRY.

A negro who had been arrested on
suspicion gave himself away IN q clever
reply 10 a question.
How old are your" asked the Judge.
Il dunno, sub"
Don't know your own age7'
''No, sub"
That's strangeH'
. You may think 80 now, suh." was
the reply. but when you has been in
the penltentiary as long as has you'll
lost track er time. too,"-From the At
lanta Constitution.
The Washington times., 1907-12-08
THE REGIMENT OF GOD.

Every mason in the quarry, every
builder on the shore.
Every woOduiau In the forest eyerv
bOatman at the oar.
Hewing wood and drawing water. sDIIt-
ting stones and clearing sod
All the dusty ranks Of labor in the reCi-
ment Of God,
March together toward His temple. do
the task His hands prepare:
Honest toll is holy service faithful
work is praise and prayer.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-04-10

per from the pen of Mrs. NJ l.. Bell. She Close for her theme. The Home Coming of the Boys in Gray" and t
 was made interesting hy ,he deft handing of Mrs. Eg!l. it covers 1ha field according to a Southern w0man s idea ot song and story and according to d Southern woman 's heart when she lives in memory the days of bat tle. II contained scenes pictured b5 one whose knoW1adge of those daYS was Not attained altogether ty his tory.
 The program closed with inc read ing by Mrs R. N Freeman of he order of General Lee 10 his soldiers disbandins the army.
 After the serving Of refreshments the chapter adioprned to meet tne second Tuesday in Mag with Mrs. Freeman.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-04-10
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SOCIETY NOTES.
Day i'd Q. DOdd Chapter.
* | + + + 4 y + < + <

The April meeting of David 0. DoJ i chapter, |. D. C.. was held yesterday afternoon. With Mrs George W. I.isf. at her home. No. HOG Stale sIrae.. The suite of rooms used for the as semblase were gay in sprinStime blossoms. red and white, and the l.. D. of (. colors. were everywhere ia evidence. inter1ninglinS with thp rica green of the April foliage. As is the custom. the Lords prayer was said. led by Mrs. E. G. Atkinson. Much routine work was disposed of. An in-
 vitation from BatesviIle Was read. cordially inviting David 0. Dodd chap ter to attend the dedication services to be held at th1 place May l. One of the features of the business meeting was the choosing of a chapter flow CT. The flowers suggested were dog fred and white}, woodbine and bleed ing heart When put to rising vote, the red and white rose was selected the red and white being the T. D. C. colors
 Election of officers followed. result ing in the roster now reading as fol- lows: President, Mrs. B. E. Benton; first vice president, Mrs. NJ. L. Bell; second vice president, Mrs. A. M. Bar ,,ly f>h1pinS E'itY- hugh; recording secretary, Mrs. E. 0. King: corresponding secretary, Miss Emma White; historian, Mrs. J. 3. Johnson. The electiQn was interest," ing and exciting.
 The president, Mrs. B. E. Benton, has been the presiding officer of the chapter most of the time since it's organization During the years that it has been i'll existence the chapter has never known dissension.. Mrs. Bentons plans have always been very practical, incurring as little expense as possible. yet the affairs have al- ways been very creditable to the chapter Under her direction the or ganization has made steady progress. She has builded well and the results are apparent to all,
 In the other officers the chapter has chosen women who no doubt will. do all in their power for the bettermen, of the organization
 X literary and musical program followed the business session.
 The first number on the program was a solo of unusual sweetness by Miss Fay Chestnut. with Miss Mabel Ivy as accompanist.
 The crowning number for the af- ternoon came in the magnificent pa
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-04-10
Local Chapter Invited ;o Attend.

The following invitation Was az ceived by David 0. Dodd Chap r. D. Ol (. and read before ,i'e meeting yesterday:
 Dedication exercises NedneS,ia May l. '9O7, af o'clock D. Ill.,. Confederate monHIeent BatesNIfie Ark. The dedication address will he delivered by Mai. Gen. James II. Berry. commander Arkansas di= vision. United Confederate Vel erans. IL is hoped that Geu. Rob ert G. Shaver will also be pre#nn! and deliver an address
 A cordial invitation is extended to all survivors of the Confedas.ats Army. 10 all Confederate Camps to all Camps of Sons. to all Chapters of the Daughters of the COnfederacy, to all descendants $ of the men and women of inc war period and to the general public 10 attend thls dedication. Mrs. Laura C. Ewing. Mrs. Kate Hooper. Mrs. Emily $. Reed. S. A. Hail and James P. Coffin. Committee
 Batesvllle, Ark, April 2, 1907.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-04-10
PINE BI,UFFIANS
 WILL TAKE PART
In thc First Jewish Sunday Sch" to Be Held in Little Rock. Fri
 day. Saturday and Sunday.

Rabbi E. Frisch and Misses = Dreyfus, Jessie Waterman. Sadie Elliott, Irene Cohen, Ruby Moore and Vera Bernath will go tu Litt'
 Rock Friday afternoon to attend the first Jewish Sabbath school con- .vention of the state. The local dele gates will take an active part in the proceedings. There will be no
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-04-10
BUSINESS CHANGE.

irles H. Tripleit Jr., has severed :Onne ection with the Gillespie & ter Grocery company. and V. O. lnder has assumed his duties.
 8 with much regret that the Gil & Brother Grocery company lnce the withdrawal of c. Fl. att Jr., wh has so faithfully and actOrily Rkd the position of
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-04-10
N RS.NELLIE MARKHAM

$Xervous irritable woman. often on 6&rge of Mysteries. is a source of
 eF to everyone who comes under
 Ruence, and unhappy and mis-
 44 herself.
 @l&h women not only drive hus- |o from home but are wholly unfit &Uvern children.
 HI ills of women act like a fire i4d upon the nerves, consequently eA-te ths of the nervous prostra- M, nervous despondency, t h ues'', sleeplessness, and nervous ability of women arise from some anic derangement.
 Q you experience fits of depression b restlessness alternating with ex- no irrita bi3ay :? Do you suffer b pains in t ssabdominal region, ksche, beariR Rg down pains,nervous 3epsia, sleep1essness, and almost hnually cross and snappy? If so, enerves e are in a shattered con- m and you are threatened with Uus prostration.
 oo1 is monumental that nothing te world is better for nervous
 bles of women than Lydia E.
 hams Vegetable Compound,
 x from native roots and herbs.
 isands and thousands of women
 ;estify to this fact.
 h.Nellie Makham, of 151 Morgan Buffalo, N. Y., writes:-
 Mrs. Pinkham:-
 was a wreck from nervous prostration. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Co7 w, contains no narcotics or harmful largest number of actual cures c Ia has ever known, and thousa1 in the laboratory at Lynn, Mass. aE, Pinkham's Vegetable Compoun
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-04-10
Pnkhams Vegetable Compounds Womans Remedy for Womens m

vice president and general manager for several years. He withdraws for the purpose ef assuming the business affairs of his father, and the firm ex- tends to him it's best wishes for his future happiness and prosperity. V o. Alexander succeeds Mr. Triplett.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-04-10

They are going to erect statue of Quiet in Boston A sort of off set for Thos. w. Lawson.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-04-10
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 BLOOD

hath her no 
  pgn bowels hig! prased who
  blood notes appetite, restfu ant spirits
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-04-10

stimuant occasionally The digestive organs, the
 liver the kidneys and bowels lose their effectiveness at times and need help. At such times strengthening, cleansing and regulating medicine is of priceless value because serious diseases spring from neglected disorders in these organs.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-04-10
MRS.GEO. A. JAMES

suffered so did not care what became of ne. and my family despaired of my re- covery. Physicians failed to help me. I was urged to try Lydia F. Pinkham's that it has entirely cured me. l think it is the finest medicine on earth and ] am recommending it to all my friends and acquaintances.
 Mrs Geo. A. James, a life long resident of Fredonia, N. Y,, writes: Dear Mrs. Pinkham:-
 ':l was ill a terribly run down condition and had nervous prostration caused by female trouble, in fact had not been we'll since my children were born. This con- dition worked on my nerves and 1 was ir ritable and miserable l had tried many remedies without getting much help but brought me back to health and strength. It has also, carried mo safely through the Change of Life. l cannot too strongly recommend your medicine.
 Mrs. Pinkham's Invitation to Women.
 Women suffering from any form of female weakness are invited to communicate promptly with Mrs. Pinlzham, at Lynn, Mass From the symptoms given, the trouble may be located and the quickest and surest way of recovery advised. Out of her vast volume of experience in treating female ills Mrs. Pinkham probably has the very knowledge that will help your case. Her advice is free and always helpful. pound, made from native roots and drugs and today holds the record for female diseases of any medicine the Is of voluntary testimonials are on which testify to it's wonderful value.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-01-03
COLORADO NEWS cULLINos.

There was an increase of IA per
;ent in the receipts of the Denver
postofiice last year over the receipts
Of 1905. The receipts were 1884,
G5283 The expenses of the Office
were s2SS, 1850, leaving a net surplus
If s576,454.76.
Denver Post says Secretary OF State
Cowie is an applicant for surveyor OF
customs In place of II. +. Handy and
is backed by the entire delegation
from Colorado with possible exception
If Congressman Haggott. w. S. Boyn-
ION will no doubt be given the United
States marshalship in place of
Bailey.
San Miguel county enjoyed the most
prosperous year in her history during
the year just closed. The total out
put for the year was s4.2G3.100 or
this amount the output of the Snug
gler-Union was $i.500,0O0 and of the
Tomboy s1,069 900, and of the Liberty
Bell s795,000 The remainder of the
output was from the smaller mines of
the district.
]. @. Mcdonald. interested In the
big irrigation project which is almost
ready TO be started upon and which
will reclaim about 10000 acres of
land on the north mesa near Flor
ence, SAYS that the people with whom
he is associated have definitely de-
cided to build a big sugar factory
north and east OF the Union mill. that
will cost upward OF 100000.
]. w. Bacon of Greeley, probably
the oldest oficeholder in Colorado
in point of years and service. has tend
cred his resignation as justice OF the
peace. Bacon has held the Office CON
tinually for forty-two years. He says
in his letter that he believes he has
held office the longest Of any man In
the state, and in the same time has
done the smallest amount of official
business of any official in the state
i In an interview Monday afternoon
Simon Guggenheim gave voice to the
| following sentiments that can be com
mended "If go to the senate II will
not be to represent the smelling com
pany or any interest. | will go az
Simon Guggenheim. plain citizen. tt
| represent the people of Colorado. AT
honorable ambition is permitted Il
every man, even to the wealthiest. ans
1t is my ambition to serve my country
When | was younger man had thu
ambition to make myself independent
have done that. ! wanted independ
ence that | might go into politics witt
free hands. Why shouldn't an indie
pendent man serve his country witt
ali his wealth and his heart as well ?
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-01-03
Ass-ssfa.J ~ s6ss77 seVaI sI01
The Fight by Rounds.

At y. m. the fighters stripped and
posed for their pictures. Time was
called at 4;o5 p m.
Round 1.-The men spared and In
clinch Herman sent his right to the
kidneys. Cans then drove wicked
right swung to the jaw and followed
with right to the head and then
clinched. AT close quarters Herman
hooked his right to head. Herman
missed left for body and quick as a
Hash Cans whipped right and left to
nose bringing thin stream of blood.
Cans swung terrific right to face
and again to ribs. Herman, Just as
the gong sounded, planted left on the
champions face. The round was
tame, but Herman smiled confidently.
Round Herman covered UP and
they worked to close quarters, Her
man landing right and left to body.
then they mixed 1t and furious rally
followed. Herman had the best of
the body blows.
Round S.--After half minutes
sparring Herman swung to body and
followed with right TO same place,
then rushed Cans 10 the corner. land
right and left high on body. Cans
then landed right on Herman's jaw.
The latter, however. sent the crowd
into paroxysms by driving Cans to
the ropes. Gong ended an even
round.
Round i.-Herman, after clinch,
ripht To tfh 1,f
stomach. They mixed up at close
range Terrific right swing by Her.
man landed on stomach Cans planted
his right TO jaw. Another even
round
Round 5.-Gans cleverly blocked
several leads bp Herman and pepner.
cd the latter's face and body with
rights and lefts at close range Both
men We're very cool. but Cans face
wore determined look. Herman on
the aggressive and received right
hook on jaw that sent his head back
Il foot. Herman drove right into
Cans face and kidneys. Cans almost
sent Herman through ne ropes with
right to jaw. Cans hal big lead in
this round.
Round 6.-Herman landed left hard
to ribs but Cans retaliated.
Round Herman opened the
round with left swing to ribs bu,
Cans more than got even with two
rights and left to the stomach
Herman rallied and landed left. hen
right over ribs and they went tu i
clincb. Cans forced the fighting and
planted left and right to face. Her
man fought back wildly and closed.
Cans met him with terrific right
upper cut to face which left marks on
Herman's eye. Cans followed his
man to the corner and they excbang-
ed kidney blows as the bell clangei
Round Scans sent straight left to
race. Herman retaliated with right
TO jaw and left to ribs. Cans merely
shook his head and followed his man
around the ring. cornering him b,it
failing to land Suddenly Cans shot
out his left and right squarely to jaw
and Herman dropped as II hit by a
board He made an attempt to rIse.
II was as clean a knockout as was ev-
er seen in ring.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-01-03
TERRIBLE
WRECK ON
B & 0 R. R.

WASHINGTON. Dec 31.-Anoth.
er death occurred this morning. max.
ing Ekty-six killed in an awful dis.
aster' which occurred last night about
O'Clock on the d. e. o. at Terra Cot
Ia, about three miles from this city.
In addition to those killed more than
sixty were injured, some of them so
seriously they will die. The accident
was caused by the collision of train
NO. 66, due here at 6:25 D. M, from
Frederick. Md, known as the Freder-
lex Special, with deadhead passenger
equipment special of eight cars More
than 200 passengers were aboard the
Inflated train. As soon as the news
OF the wreck reached this city all am
balances available, with as many phy-
sicians as could be assembled were
sent to the scene. A dense fog was
prevailing and made objects impercep-
tible but II few feet ahead. 1t was at
first impossible to determine the ex-
act extent of the catastrophe.
The wreck was caused by an en-
gine drawing eight empty cars run
ming into a local train known as the
Frederick Express, just as the pass
enger had pulled out from the station,
bound for this city Engineer Hide
brand, who was in charge of the dead
head train. who was arrested shortly
after the disaster, declares that on ac-
count of the dense fog he was unable
to distinguish the signal light at
Takoma park, block station. The
danger signal was in its proper place
,fhe disaster is in many respects
similar to that in which President
Samuel Spencer of the Southern rail-
way lost his life near Lynchburg. Va,
thirty days ago. Spencer was killed
in berth in train on his own road
Neither Spencer nor any of his asso-
ciates had the least warning of their
doom. The same was true of the vic
tins on the Frederick local.
LATER-The death list will reach
fifty-three.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-01-03
TELEGRAPH NEWS.

Travel may be made easy by an as
sociation which will be started by
German duke, the purpose of which
will be to aid wanderers, obtaining for
them discounts at hotels and investi-
eating cases of imposition.
An attack on the University of Wis
consin and the normal and other
schools of that state is made by Su-
perintendent Cary, who tells the Wis
consin Teachers association in MIL
waukee that little progress has been
made in fifty years.
The deer hunt during the open sea
son in Ontario province. 1t is estimated
at Ottawa. was the greatest in the his
tory OF Canada in point of same
slaughtered. It is estimated 10000
deer were slaughtered during the hf-
teen days open season.
William e. Curtis. writing from
Washington, tells OF a plan to estab-
ish a school OF journalism in connec-
tion with the Missouri State universi-
ty. and in the same letter shows the
big loss in canned beef exports of
American packers.
Having failed by every other means
to wean his youngest son, Prince Au-
gustus William, from soeialistic tend
| encies, Emperor William has arranged
| his engagement to Princess Alexan-
| dra Victoria. whom he relies on to
| tame her fiance.
| 10 10 .npnnpaad tbaf Mr. aud Afru
Rockefeller consider themselves too
poor to have oysters served at their
table. Let us not. however, permit
| ourselves to be distressed at theiI
poverty. They can probably AFFORD
to have SOUP bone once a day.
William f, Curtis. writing from
Washington, reviews the romance II
the life of Melba's son, who. neglect
ed for twenty years by his mother
was finally recalled by her from hi
life OF an obscure Oregon sheeI
herder to become the husband OF al
English heress.
Unless twenty shipping firms. EN-
ploying $500 men on boats an
around the harbor. agree to give al
all-around increase OF $40 month
the men threaten a strike this after
J noon that will tie up all business o
! the North and East rivers
J Every blue law remaining on tn
statute books OF Massachusetts tina
Police Commissioner O'Meara coul
find was enforced In Boston Sunda.
| and Monday the police presented th
judges OF the municipal court tn
names OF about 400 men with request
that summons be issued for them O
7 the charge Of violating the Sunda
laws.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-01-03
ITEMS OF INTEREST.

In Christiania the unvaccinated can.
not vote.
In Southampton 1t Is against the
law to whistle in the streets on Sun.
day
In TOXIC every workman wears on
his back an inscription telling his
trade and his employer.
Annoy (Packingtown excepted) is
the worlds unhealthiest city. All
Amoy's sewage is thrown into the
streets.
In Paris nearly all cafes have tables
on the sidewalk. From these side
walk rentals the city's income is over
100000.
Cannes, the perfume-maldng town Of
southern France, smells 80 powerfully
OF flowers in the busy season that Wis
ltors are often afflicted with a flower
headache.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-01-03

The Daily Express of London re-
ports that newly discovered dis.
ease. termed by doctors gastric In
fuenza.' Is prevalent In that city as
an accompaniment to Christmas tes-
tiyities. The disease always attacks
the weakest spot in the victim. aud
this has given rise to the suggestion
that the present scourge owes its ori-
gin to indulgence in plum pudding
and mince pies. Deaths in London
last week due To influenza numbered
eighty. us compared with forty the
previous week.