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Smyrna times., 1907-07-10
WAS in POOR HEALTH FOR YEARS.

Ira W. Kelley, of Mansfield, Pa,
writes: ''I was in poor health for two
years, suffering from kidney and blad-
der trouble, and spent considerable
money consulting physicians without
obtaining any marked benefit, but was
cured by Foley's Kidney Cure, and
desire to add my testimony that it may
be the cause of restoring the health Of
others" Refuse substitutes. Sold by
Benton N. Weldon, Smyrna, and W.
r. Keys CLAYTON.
Smyrna times., 1907-07-10
Germany Thinks 1t Means War.

Berlin, July S.-The conviction of an
ultimate conflict between Japan and
the United States appears to be wide
spread in Germany. 1t is believed by
many that the group of ruling states
men in Japan are preparing to fight
the United States for the mastery of
the Pacific, regardless of the San Fran
cisco incidents.
Smyrna times., 1907-07-10
PART Of Irish ReualIa Stolen.

Dublin, July 8.'-A portion Of the
state regalia, valued at S25O,OOo, has
been stolen from Dublin castle. The
safe in which the regalia was kept
was forced. The jewels stolen we're
those used in the ceremony of investi-
ture in the Order of st. Patrick, the
professional cross studded with dia-
monds and the jewelled sword which
is borne in the procession at the inves.
titure Of the knights. Sensational de.
velopments are expected.
Smyrna times., 1907-07-10
PASSED BOGUS MONEY
King of italian counterfeiters Arrested
at Atlantic City.

at Atlantic City.
Atlantic City. N. j., July Bar
thoIomew Rouello, of Philadelphia, was
arrested here by United States secret
service operatives. charged with pass
ing and having in his possession coun-
terfeit silver dollars. ROuello is known
to the secret service men and police as
the king of Italian counterfeiters. He
has been arrested a number of times,
and a few months ago while awaiting a
hearing in Philadelphia he walked out
of the court room and escaped. He
afterwards wrote a letter which he
sent to the court, in which he threat
ened his life. Subsequently he sur
rendered. Rouello came to this city
with the Fourth of July crowds. and
the secret service men say he passed
some of his counterfeit money in the
excursion house district.
Smyrna times., 1907-07-10
Hoods SarsapariIla

Has surpassed all other medicines. in merit.
sales and cures.
Its success, great as it has been. has ap'
parently only just begun.
1t has received by actual count more than
10000 testimonials in two years.
1t purifes the blood. cures all blood dis
eases, all humors and all eruptiOns.
It strengthens the stomach. creates an
appetite and builds up the whole system.
1t cures that tired feeling and makes the
weak strong.
in usual LIQUID form or in chocolated tablets
known as Sarsatabs. 100 doses 81.
Smyrna times., 1907-07-10
Lannn Calm. But Surprised.

Toxic. July denomination OF the
report that a powerful battleship
squadron would be sent to the Pacific
has been generally received with calm
ness, though there is some surprise
in certain quarters well versed in di-
plomatic niceties. Though it is Off
cially stated that the dispatch Of the
battleships to the Pacific is not direct.
ed towards Japan, it is felt here that
it is most inopportune when an at
tempt is evidently going on to impair
the traditional friendship between ia
pan and the United States.
Smyrna times., 1907-07-10
POSSE PuRsuEs BRUTE
Girl Assaulted Near Pittsburg and
Lynching Threatened.

Girl Assaulted Near Pittsburg and
Lynching Threatened.
Pittsburg, July S.-Elizabeth Meds-
gar, IA years old, the young daughter
of prominent and wealthy residents of
West Newton, Pa, near here, was as
saulted by a man for whom the author
tiles and three parties Of citizens are
now searching. One posse, headed by
relatives of the girl is heavily armed
and a lynching is threatened.
The girl is under the care of physi-
clans and her condition is critical. The
assault occurred at an old quarry in a
woods, near the girls home, where she
was found almost dead several hours
later by persons who chanced to pass
the place.
Smyrna times., 1907-07-10
We Are Acquiring Japan,s Enmity.

London, July 8.-The present tension
between the United States and Japan
is exciting the keenest interest among
all the European diplomatists. None OF
them, however, believe that it will
reach the stage of warfare, because
the heavy burden of debt Japan is car
rying as "a result of her failure to OBJ
tain indemnity from Russia forbids her
embarking on a similar costly enter
prise in the next decade. 1t is recog-
nized nevertheless that the United
States is acquiring the enmity of ia
pan as one of her national assets
which may prove a handicap in the
event of trouble with any other power
Smyrna times., 1907-07-10
kIIIed ny FaII Of Two Eeet.

Washington, Pa, July civilian
Cushby, years old, son of Joseph
Cushby, of Hackett, near here, is dead
as a result of fall of two feet. The
child was swinging on a gate, when
it fell. Hemorrhages from the mouth
and nose Immediately set in and the
child died before physician could be
summoned. Death was caused by the
rupture of blood vessel.
Smyrna times., 1907-07-10
Shot and KlIIed Rv RIVAL.

Roanoke, Va, July S-Marshal King.
a young farmer, living near Ferrum,
in Franklin county, was shot and killed
by his rival suitor, Edward Saul. who
made his escape. Saul, returning from
hunting, saw King and young lady
that both had been paying attention
to, together, and shot King through
the heart
Smyrna times., 1907-07-10

An effort is being made to reconcile
the Castellanes. Since the Countess
has heard of her brothers troubles
with Katharine Klemmons Gould her
own grievan ces may look less unfOr-
givable.
Smyrna times., 1907-07-10
HIT Rv LIGHTNING AND LIVES
Man Burned From Neck to Toes May
Vet Survive,

Man Burned From Neck 20 Toes May
Yet Survive.
Crown Point, Ind, July 6.-While
switching cars on the Panhandle rail-
way, Brakeman Neff was struck by
lightning, and, although shoe was
torn to shreds, a number of keys and
some money was melted together in a
pocket, and his body was burned from
the neck to the.end of his toes, he may
yet live 70 tell of his experience.
After being apparently dead for sew
eral hours, attending physicians say
that he will revive and will probably
survive the shock.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-12
RECLUSE DEAD; DOG
GIVES THE ALARM
Eccentric Collector Expires In Midst
of His Collection In "old
Curiosity Shop" In
Chicago
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
CHICAGO, Sept. 11.-Surroundcd by
antique furniture, rare old books and
paintings and curios from all parts of
the world John ]. Gustave Burg
hotter an eccentric curio collector, was
found dead yesterday in a small room
in the rear of his "old curiosity shop"
"a North State street. His faithful old
dog Blk, which had been Burghoffer's s
only companion during the last few
years of his life, gave the alarm which
led to the discovery of the old mans
death, by whining piteously. Burg
hotter had spent more than forty years
in Chicago in the business of collect
ing curios. He enjoyed a wide ac-
quaintancc among Chicago artists and
curio collectors.
Burghoffer was born in Paris sixty
four years ago and came to Chicago
from France when ten years old. He
was married at Omro, wis, in 1868 and
brought his young bride to Chicago.
Three years later after a son was born
his wife deserted him and took the
child with her. She is now said to be
living In Seattle. In a dusty old
satcheI tucked away in an antique
cabinet in the shop was found Burg
hoffer's will enclosed In sealed en-
velope. The addressee probably Is
Burghoffer's son whom he has not
seen since the mother took him away
In 1871. The shop contains one of the
most valuable collections in Chicago.
Some of the "old master" there are
said to be worth from $4,000 to $4,000.
1t is said he owned considerable real
estate in various parts of the city.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-12
ENGLISH ElNBROHED
IN FISHERIES DISPUTE
PREMIER DENoUNcEs HIS HOME
GOVERNMENT
State Department at Washington Not
Agltated, as It Believes Affair
Settled as Far as United
States Is Concerned

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11.--Being under
the impression that Sir Robert Bond had
secured about everything of Importance
that he wished included in the modus
vivendi relative to the Newfoundland
fisheries, the state department officials
here were surprised to read a report that
the premier has denounced the imperial
government for concluding the arrange
ment which was absolutely necessary to
prevent serious friction between the two
great nations. They were disposed to
draw a parallel between the attitude of
Newfoundland and California in this mat
| ter, according to the view OF the WASH
ington government, showing lack OF
appreciation of the~-inproprfety of at
| tacking the home government by loca
| legislation.
| The statement is made that with the
Isingle exception of asserting the rights
of American vessels to ship Newfound-
land fishermen, the American govern
ment has for the sake of peace sur
| rendered all of the extreme points
claimed by it, and this right of ship
ping Is to be exercised in a manner least
likely to offend Newfoundland's pride,
for the men are to be taken aboard on
shore and not within territorial waters
of the colony although the Americans
have always insisted that they had the
rights under treaty to take the men
off the docks If they cared to ship there.
The future discussion of the subject
is regarded by officials as purely aca-
demic, as the modus is now a completed
instrument If the Newfoundland pre-
mier carries out his announced purpose
of executing colonial laws even where
they conflict with the American treaty
rights 1t will be the duty of the British
government to deal with the case and
no concern of the state department.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-12
PERKINS AND KNOWLAND
SNUBBED BY ROOSEVELT
President UphoIds Benjamin ide
Wheeler In Question of POST.
mastership at Berkeley and
Appoints Chas. Merrill
BY Associated Press.

| BY Associated Press.
OYSTER BAY, N. Y, Sept. 11.-Presi-
dent Roosevelt today appointed Charles
S. Merrill postmaster of Berkeley, Cal.
Mr. Merrill had the support of Benjamin
Ide Wheeler of the University of Cali
fornia.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 1.-THE dis
patch from Oyster Bay announcing the
appointment by the president of Clar-
ence S. Merrill to be postmaster at Berk-
eley provoked much comment in political
circles here and in the counties about
the bay, signalling as it did the turning
down of Congressman Knowland and
Senator Perkins by the president and the
upholding of President Benjamin Ide
Wheeler of the University of California.
Wide speculation is indulged as to the
possible effect Mr.. Roosevelt's action will
have upon the coming congressional and
presidential campaigns in California.
OF itself matter of small Importance,
the postmastership at Berkeley was as
pired to by Charles Thomas, supported
by Congressman Knowland. Senator Per-
kins and the regular" Republican or
ganization generally, and his name was
submitted to the president by Mr. Know
land in accordance with the traditional
right of distributing political patronage.
On the score that Mr.. Thomas was not
competent to fill the position, President
Wheeler opposed his appointment, and
submitted in lieu the name Of Merrill,
backed by a Berkeley "citizens' commit
tee" and the Endorsement of Francis J..
Heney.
Both Thomas and Merrill, oddly
enough, are graduates of the University
of California
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-12
TARS SAVE
BATTLESHIP
CARRY OUT AMMUNITION WHEN
COAL is ABLAZE
Shells for Huge Guns Become So Hot
the Sailors Hands Are BIis-
tered as They Bear Them
from Magazine
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Sept 1.-THE nav,
department today made public the rae
that by a fire in her coal bunkers OF
the morning of September the battle
ship Indiana, now undergoing repairs
at the League Island navy yard, mar
rowIy escaped destruction, the ammu'
milton in the adjacent magazines being
safely removed only through the ex-
hibition of the greatest courage on the
part of the officers and crew.
No damage resulted from the hre'
which was caused by spontaneous COM
bustion of coal. The work of remov-
Ing the ammunition from the adjacent
twelve-inch and six-inch guns was, ac-
cording to the report, proceeded Win
quietly The two magazines and the
shell rooms became dangerously
heated and were flooded to depth of
twenty inches.
Lieutenant Commander Sticht di-
rected the fire party, consisting OF
Gunner L. c. Hull and nine men, VINO
entered the magazines and removed
the ammunition The six boxeS near
est the bullShead were so hot as to ne
handled with difficulty while the bulk
heads and thirteen-inch shells were so
hot that they burned the hands and
bIisetred the paint. The coal on
fire was flooded and removed from the
bunkers and the bulkheads and shells
were sprayed with water until the tenn
perature dropped to normal.
The following men who first en-
tered the magazines were recon-
mended for bravery by the command
ing officer: C. w. Leisegand, E. Rowe,
c. Bartunick, ]. L. Grafton, H. A. Lin
derman, e. ]. Cross, C. Sheppard and
L. Oster.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-12
JAPANESE AMBASSADOR
TO GERMANY RETIRES
Viscount Aoki, Representative of the
Mikado at Washington, May
Be Transferred to
Berlin
2, Associated Press.

BERLIN, Sept. 11.-Count Inouye,
the Japanese ambassador to Germany,
has taken his farewell of the imperial
chancellor, Prince Won Buelow, at Nor
derney preparatory to sailing TO japan
TIis successor has not yet been ap-
pointed, although 1t is asserted that
Viscount Aoki, the ambassador of
Japan at Washington, will be trans
ferred here.
Count Inouyes most notable diplo-
matte achievement while In Berlin
probably was that of impressing the
foreign office with the idea that Japan
was quite willing that Germany should
retain Kiao Chau, the territory on the
sbantung peninsula leased by Ger
many from China in 1898, because from
the Japanese standpoint so long as
germany retains territorial enterprise
IN the far east she can be more easily
dealt with after the Anglo Japanese
alliance expires.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-12
CARS YACHT RUNS
AGROUND; ALL SAFE
Imperial Vessel Fast on the Rocks.
Torpedo Boats Stand by to
Render Aid If Neces-
sary

By Associated Press.
< HANGO, Finland, Sept 1.-THE Rus
sian imperial yacht STANDARD, with
Emperor Nicholas and Empress Alex
andria and their family aboard. is fast
on the rocks off Horseva Point, on the
coast west of this place.
The yacht is apparently in no dan
ger as the emperor and his family re-
main on board.
The STANDARD ran upon the rocks
which were submerged. at high tide al
4:30 o'clock this afternoon, and re-
mained fast. A steam lifeboat from
Reval on the gulf of Finland, has ar
rived upon the scene and seven torpedo
boats, which have been escorting the
imperial yacht on it's tour in Finnish
waters, are standing by to render as
sistance IL needed.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-12
N0vELIST'S HUSBAND
ACCUSED OF GAMBLI NG
Or. Charles M. Freeman Of New York
Beaten at Polls and Arrested
for Abettins Craps
Game
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
, NEW YORK, Sept. 11.-Dr. Charles M.
Freeman, husband of Mary e. Wilkins
Freeman, the novelist, has been arrested
in his home town of Metuchen, N. j., on
the charge of aiding and abetting a
gambling game. Dr. Freeman, 1t ap-
pears, was candidate for the republi-
can nomination for mayor. 1t is charged
that he backed citizen of the town in
game of craps against two negroes,
his object being, 1t is alleged, to in
fiuence the negroes to vote for him.
The primaries were held yesterday
and DIR. Freeman was not only hopeless
ly beaten but his arrest on the gambling
charge occurred Freeman denies that
he was present at the game and does
not take his arrest seriously. He is held
in $500 bail for the action of the grand
jury.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-12
500, 900 AND
CLERK GONE
LOUISIANA TAX FUND is LOOTED
THIRD TIME
EmpIoye Who Had Never Been Asked
to Give Bond Disappears with
Big Sum of States
Money
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
NEW ORLEANS. Sept. 11.-A 100000
shortage was discovered today in the
accounts of the state tax commissioner
of this city, and the police are searching
for Charles e. Letten, chief clerk to State
Tax Collector John Fitzpatrick of the
First district. who is charged with the
defalcation.
This is the third defalcation in six
months in the Louisiana tax department.
The two previous shortages totaled nearly
100000.
There is no clew to the whereabouts of
Letten. He has held the position for nine
teen years and no record can be found of
any bond having been requested of him.
Collector Fitzpatrick said today that he
would make good any deficit in Letten's
accounts.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-12
SHORTEST RAILROAD
IN WORLD BANKRUPT
lone G. Eastern Line, Near Stockton
Twelve Miles in Length, May
Be Sold for
Debt
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
STOCKTON. Sept. 1.-THE lone &
Eastern railroad. less than twelve miles
long, said to be the shortest railroad in
the world, has failed to be self-support-
ing and now faces foreclosure of mort
gage.
John Raggio, a banker of Stockton,
has been appointed receiver of the rail-
road as the result of foreclosure proceed
ings instituted by the chief creditor in
trust. the Union Trust company of San
Francisco, which holds a claim against
the road amounting to $S6O,OOO. The plain
tiff in the action petitions for the sale
of the road, besides the appointment OF
receiver.
The road connects lone with Martells.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-12
HARAHAN REPLIES TO
FISH'S CRITICISM
President of the Illinois Central An
swers Attack Made by His
Predecessor In
Office
Rx Assooiated Press.

BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Sept 11.-A reply to Stuy-
vesant Fish's criticisms of his manage
ment Of the Illinois Central railroad was
made by President Harahan at meet
ing of the directors today.
This reply included reports from Presi-
dent Harahan's subordinates. Fouowing
the meeting Secretary Hackstaff declined
to say whether any action had been taken
on the resolutions offered by Mr, Fish at
previous meeting, The directors faiso
declined TO discuss the action Of the
hoard
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-12
URGES Imprisonment FOR
CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTORS
Judge Alton 3. Parker Comments on
Exposure by Newspapers of
Big Funds Given to Re-
publican Committee
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Sept. 11.-A statement
attributed to Judge Alton B. Parker
democratic candidate for the Presidency
in 1904, is published today regarding
recent newspaper exposures of the cam
paign fund given at the last national
election.
Judge Parker in effect says that con-
gress should have performed the SER
vice that the newspapers are now at
tempting to render and that no man
who is fair minded and intelligent can
doubt the accuracy of his charge re-
garding campaign funds.
Judge Parker also advocates imprison-
ment as punishment for corporation
campaign gifts.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-12
German Maneuvers Concluded
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated TIe5S.
HOExTER, -Westphalia, Prussia, Sept.
1.-THE German army maneuvers were
concluded today with the complete de-
feat of the blue army, whose forces were
turned out of their trenches and were
pursued with great imaginary losses.
The officers of high rank then assembled
around Emperor William, who made a
long speech to them
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-12
EIGHTY JEWS SLAIN,
ELRHOUSESLOOTED
ORGANIZED BANDS RIOT IN THE
HEBREW QUARTER
Fugitlves Fleeing Toward the Border
Line of Roumania Are Turned
Back by Frontier
Guards
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press
DRAILA, Roumania Sept. n.-News
has reached here of another atrocious
anti-Jewish outbreak which occurred
Monday at Kishinev. No fewer than
eighty lost their lives in encounters.
The Jewish quarter was attacked by
organized bands of roughs, who looted
houses and shops and ruthlessly killed
or wounded all who attempted to defend
their property.
The Jews are fleeing in state of panic.
Many of them who made their way to
the banks of the Pruth in the hope of
finding protection in Roumania were
driven back by frontier guards.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-12
ARTIST EARLE RETURNS
HOME; NOT MOLESTED
His Affinity Gives out Another State
ment in Justification of Her
Action in Marrying Anoth-
cr's Husband
BY Associated Press.

BY ASSOciated FTeSs.
NEW YORK, Sept 11.-Ferdinand Pin
ney Earle, whose unique matrimonial ar
rangements have brought him notoriety'
returned to his home in Monroe late
Yesterday. He was accompanied by his
mother. The village people made no at
tempt to disturb him, but his home
coming is a fruitful subject of discussion
among the people today.
Earle declined to discuss his affairs any
further at present. but another defensive
statement credited to Miss Julia Kuttner,
the young woman Earle intends to marry,
is published today.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-12
Red Men to Build Home

council of Red Men today decided to es-
tablish its permanent home or 'long
house,, a structure to cost anywhere
from $4,000 to 100000, in Louisville Ky.
The finance committee had recommended
the selection Of Chicago over Louisville
and Washington.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-12
MaohInIsts Discuss Referendum

BY Associated FTess'
ST. LOUIS Mo-, Sept. 11.-Todays ses-
sion of the convention of the International
Association of Machinists was principally
devoted to discussion of the initiative. and
referendum with reference to the proposed
amendments to the constitution of the or
ganjzation. No action was taken.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-12
Get Trace of Lost Earthquake

By Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Sept. 1.-THE earth
quake reported to have occurred in the
Aleutian islands on September / and 2,
news of which has reached Seattle
through an officer of the revenue cut
ter Rush, is believed to be the 'lost
earthquake recorded early in the month
on the seismographs at Washington, in
England and at Ottawa
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-12
WESTERN UNION FAILS
TO ANNOUNCE EARNINGS
Board of Directors Approves Of Presi-
dent cIowry's Method Of Deal
ing with strike-Divi-
dend Declared


NEW YORK, Sept. 1.-THE board of
directors of the Western Union Tele-
graph company today declared the regu-
lar quarterly dividend of IA per cent
and adopted the resolution passed by the
executive committee yesterday approv-
ing the conduct of the strike by President
Clowry and the other officers.
No statement of the earnings for the
quarter usually issued was given out and
the effect of the strike on the earnings
was not made public.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-12
TWO RUSSIAN POLICE
OFFICERS ASSASSINATED
Terrorist Stays Matsevitch at BlaIy-
stok, Where Anti-Jewish
Outbreak Occurred in
June, 1906
Nv Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
GRODNO, Russia, Sept. 11.-Ex- Chief Of
Police Matsevitch of Bialystok, where the
anti-Jewish outbreak occurred in June,
1906, was mortally wounded by terror
ist here today. The assailant was cap
tured.
IRKUTSK, Siberia, Sept. 1.-THE chief
of the secret police here, Gavriloff. was
assassinated today.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-12
TRIAL OF GLASS ON
OTHER CHARGE DELAYED
Abraham Ruef Again Appears in Court
but His Case Is POST
poned for Two
Weeks

BY Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 11.-Louis
Glass appeared in Judge Lawlor's court
this morning to answer to the second of
the bribery charges against him. but the
case was postponed until Friday morn
ing.
The trial of Abraham Ruef for ex-
tortion, set for today in Judge Dunne's
court, was continued for two weeks.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-12
constantine's Trial Set

CHICAGO, Sept 1.-THE trial of
Frank J. Constantine for the murder
of Mrs Louise Gentry was set today
for Monday next. Constantine. 1t Is
alleged, killed the woman by cutting
her throat.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-12
RUNYAN, WHO STOLE
100000, GOES TO PRISON
Paying Teller of New York Bank Is
Sentenced to Seven Years in
Sing sing-Had Con-
fessed Guilt
Rx Associated Press.

BY Assoclhteu fresS'
NEW YORK, Sept. 11.-Chester B.
Runyan, paying teller of the Windsor
Trust company, who confessed to steal
ing 100000 of the company's funds
was sentenced today by Judge Whit
man in the court of general sessions 10
serve seven years in Sing Sing prison.