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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-29
LAWYERS IN CONFERENCE
GOVERNMENTS PROSECUTING
OFFICERS AT LENoX, MASS.
Bonaparte Urged to Press Retrial OF
Standard Oil Case Without
Delay.

LENOX, Mass. July 29-Prominent
prosecuting officers of the government.
with the assistance of several leaders in
the practice of law, including Frank B.
Kellogg of Minnesota, took up the con-
sideration today of the question whether
the criminal suit against the Standard
OH Company for alleged rebating and
other violations of the interstate COM
merce laws shall be further pressed in the
courts.
The distinguished gathering was brought
about by an invitation of Attorney Cen
eral Bonaparte for the persons named to
meet him in conference on the subject
here. The assembly will embrace. be-
sides Attorney General Bonaparte. Solici-
ington, Edwin M. Sims of Chicago, United
States district attorney for the north dis
trict of Illinois; his first assistant, James
H. Wilkerson Of Chicago; F. B. Kellogg
and several clerks from the Department
Of Justice at Washington. One of the
parlors of the Hotel Aspinwall has been
set apart as a meeting place.
A>great mass Of literature in connection
with the trial of the suit against the
Standard Oil Company at Chicago some
Washington and Chicago, together with
the text Of the decision Of Judge Lands
in imposing the SO, 24O 900 fine upon the
company, as well as the latest document
in the case. the decision of the United
States court Of appeals. setting aside
Judge Lands decision.
Government Confident.
The government position at the pres
ent time. according to its legal representa-
tives, is one of confidence that another
campaign. carefully planned and we'll exc
cuted. would secure a victory which would
be beyond reversal by the higher courts
The Chicago lawyers. it is understood
are ardent in their desire. for retrial
of the case and have brought here nearly
all the documents having bearing or
the preparation and trial of the firsi
suit, together with much of the evidence
They admit that mistakes were made In
the trial. but they believe that the mis-.
takes can be rectified and the experience
used profit ably II new trial is afforded.
Attorney General Bonaparte and Solicitor
General Hoyt. it is understood. will take
the arguments of their colleagues under
consideration, review the documents and
decide what steps shall next be taken.
Mr.. Kellogg arrived here early today
and arrangements were completed for the
opening of the conference at 10 O'Clock.
Mr.. kellogg said that he expected to 80
to New York tomorrow afternoon. in
timating that he thought the conference
could be completed by that time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-29
THEY DISAGREED HARD.
Chicago Jurors Have a Free-for-Au
Scrap.

CHICAGO. July 29.-Personal violence
in the jury room yesterday brought to a
sudden termination the case of Eugene
B. Hobson, manager of Turkish the
alter in an amusement park. on trial be-
fore Judge Beitler for presenting an inde-
cent show.
The jury was given the case for consid-
GRAFTON and disagreement was antici-
pa ted about two hours later. when heat
ed arguments were heard. Then water
goblet was sent hurting through the
glass door of the jury room. and Judge
BETTER ordered Bailiff James Hart to quell
the disturbance.
Hart found half dozen jurors in A
clinch. chairs were broken, and the room
was in general confusion. Two OF the
men were exchanging blows and the 9TH
ers were striving to separate them. Hart
was told that the jury stood e.esht for ac-
quittal and four for conviction and that
the battle started when one of the men
tried to convince" another. Judge Belt
lar summoned all the jurors before him
and lectured them. but was unable TO
learn any details of the combat.
He finally dismissed them with repri-
mand and ordered the case for retrial
August -.
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Democratic Contributions.
Ex-cAsH1ER ARRESTED.
Lightly Charged With Embezzle.
ment Of $4,000.

NORFOLK, Va, July 29.-William E.
Lightly. ex-cashier Of the New York, PHIL
adelph,a and Norfolk railroad, was ar
rested late yesterday afternoon on two
counts Of alleged embezzlement, his short
age in the cases being $500 and 5000.
His bond was fixed by the judge of the
corporation court at 81 600 in each case.
Commonwealth's Attorney Tilton in a
statement declares that Lightly's short
age will total in the neighborhood Of $780,
OOO. He declares the counts on which
the warrants were sworn out are but two
Of number of similar shortages.
Recently the New York, Philadelphia
and Norfolk passed into the hands of the
Pennsylvania and the auditing of the
books for the necessary transfer is said
to have led to the discovery of the short
ages Lightly retired from the company's
service several months ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-29
SVEN HEDIN is SAFE.
News Brought to Lhasa From Leh
by Caravan.

SIMLA, July GA caravan that has
arrived at Lhasa from Leh in the valley
Of the Indus brings report that Sven
Hedin. the Swedish explorer. is in good
health and that his caravan is in good
condition.
protracted silence from Sven Hedin
gave rise to anxiety with regard to his,
safety. which will be set at rest by the
I.hasa report
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COLLISION AT SEA.
Italian Steamer Giovanni Injuries a
Schooner

NEW YORK, July 29.-The Italian
steamer Giovanni in today from Medi-
terranean ports. was run into last night
about sixty miles east of Fire Island by
a four-masted schooner which struck the
steamer on the port quarter. smashing
the rail and doing some minor damage.
So far as could be seen the schooner's
name began with Frederic"
The weather was hazy and the schooner
quickly disappeared before the extent of
her damages could be ascertained A
piece of the schooner's jib boom, broken
of in the collision, was left on the
steamers deck.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-29
ATTACKED BY MOSQUITOES.
Woman Expected to Die From Ex
poSure.

MENOM1NEE, Mich, July 2-Mrs.
John Smith. seventy years old. wife of a
prosperous farmer of McAllster is lying
in precarous condition at her home AS
the result of exposure and being terribly
bitten by mosquitoes and flies while lost
in the woods for three days and nights
Owing to her advanced age it is doubt
full that she will recover.
Mrs. Smith lost her way while picking
berries and it took a searching party
three days to locate her. She was finally
discovered Monday night lying uncon-
scious near a pool Of water. with flies and
mosquitoes swarming about her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-29
SMALLPOX on Big Liner.

NEW YORK. July 29.-There was a
case Of smallpox on board the North
German Lloyd steamer Barbarossa,
which arrived here today from Bremen
and Cherbourg. The patient child, was
removed to a hospital in Brooklyn and
ninety-two steerage passengers. who oc-
crpied the compartment with the patient.
will be transferred to Hoffman Island for
observation. The steamer will be dis
infected and permitted 30 proceed about
nor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-29
Texan Quick With Gun.

WHARTON. Tex. July Or. B. Pointer
shot and killed G. w. Jackson at Pierce
Tex, today. The men quarreled over a
one-cent postage stamp. Jackson had
mailed letter with only a one-cent stamp
on it. and Pointer who had charge of the
post office. called his attention to the
matter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-29
Asticot Wins Goodwood Plate.
Special Cablegram to The Star.

LONDON, July 29.-The race for the
Goodwood plate handicap for 1000
for three-year-olds and up
ward TWO miles, was run at Goodwood
today, and was won by II. s. Goodscn's
Asticot Lord Durham's Mercredi was
second j. Buchanan's Pillo was third
The betting was 10 to l against Asticot
8 to against Mercredi. and 8 TO l against
Fillo. Fourteen horses ran.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-29
Degrees Conferred.

In recognition Of his service the uni
versity conferred on him the degree OF
master of arts. the award being made by
President Cleveland the last day of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-29
Declined Private Help.

Mr. Langley was offered private help
II carry on the experiments but declined
10 place himself under obligations to pr-
vate persons for the continuation of this
work. holding that il was a work under
taken purely in the interest of the nation.
and IL the nation would not support IL he
would not go on with IT..
The big aerodrome remains. miracle
of workmanship. both scientific and me-
chanical. in the workshop of the Smith
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-11-12
r. E. Smith Dead.

R. E. Smith, age "a years. died
at his home on Luther Watson's
place, Tuesday. of Material Haema-
tueria.
Deceased is said to have come
from the neighborhood Of Murray,
KY. to this place a short time ago.
He vas a member of the Columbian
Woodmen camp here, and had only
paid one assessment on the 81 900
insurance policy which he held in
the organization.
Funeral services we're conducted
today at Brownsville by the Wood.
men.
He is survived by wife and one
child. He has been separated from
his wife for some time. She resides
at Murray. The little daughter was
with him. II will be remembered
that the Fulton Circuit Court gave
him the custody Of the child as the
outcome OF suit in the court last
year.
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The Devil Coming Soon.

The theatre patrons of Hickman
will shortly enjoy an excellent treat
one of the most talked of plays
throughout the country The Devil"
This is the brilliant play Of the
daring Hungarian writer Franz Mol
mar. whose wonderous wit, impish
imagination. shavian attire and
cheerful comedy had already fash
ed his fame over Europe. It is the
women perhaps who loudest sing the
praises of this witty and wicked, but
altogether wholesome and humorous
Devil. The women better than any
others, understand this handsome
tempter who whispers his cunning
suggestions in the ears of lovers and
winds his victims about his crafty
fingers. The story is human to the
core and holds an audience breath
less throughout the play. 1.-THE Dew
il" and his Company are due here
Wednesday night, Nov, Is.
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Tax Supervisors.

At the regular term of the Fulton
County Court held at the Court
House Monday the following were
appointed Tax Supervisors for this
year;
w. P. Felts, r. +. Kelly. J. c.
Lawson. Z. c. Carter, w. c. John
son and ] R. Anderson.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-11-12

Friday evening, Miss Estelle
Reneau entertained a few friends in
honor of her visitors. Miss Lady
Bransford. of Union City, and Miss
Mary Kelley, of Fulton. Progress
sive games were played with much
interest and enthusiasm. An excel
lent salad course, welsh rarebit and
other dainties made on the chafng
dish, and fudge we're served.
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Sunday School Rally.

The Sunday Schools of the Third
Magisterial District Of this county
will have a Sunday School rally or
convention at the Methodist Church
in Hickman, on Nov. 29, at 7 p. m.
An interesting program consisting
of spicy speeches and entertaining
music will be rendered.
Watch the Courier next week for
program.
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Appointed Chairman.

DR.. c. w. Curtin was this week
appointed chairman of the city board
Of health and has assumed the duties
OF the Office. DR.. Curtin takes the
position held for some time by DR..
L. P. Baltzer.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-11-12

Mrs. Smith, county superintend-
ent, has received notice from the
State Superintendent that the teach
ers need expect no more money I'M
til more taxes are paid into the
treasury. which may mean several
weeks delay in November payment
TO teachers. Clinton Gazette.
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Switchboard Ordered.

Allen Davis informs the Courier
that the switchboard and material
for the Independent Telephone ex-
change In Hickman has been order
ed-also the telephones.
The equipment will be furnished
by the Svedish-American Company
and is first class throughout.
Letter 60.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-11-12
Gard OF Thanks.

We desire to express our sincere
thanks to all our friends who SO
kindly assisted in carrying out and
putting back in good condition the
stock from our dry goods room. on
the night Of the fire. and also those
who fought the FIRE so veil.
ELLISON BROS.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-11-12

c. II. Besheres, proprietor of the
Star Milling Co., at Columbus, was
married last Thursday to Miss Lin
ME Epps. Mr. Besheres and his
bride took wedding trip on his
gasoline boat. making a stop here.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-11-12

Morris & Mccall have sold their
grocery store on lower Lake street
to Jim Underwood & Co. Morris
& Mccall was one Of the oldest
grocery firms in this city. and they
have enjoyed an excellent business
for the past seventeen years or more.
Mr.. Underwood. who succeeds them.
is also an old grocery man Of Full
ton and is well known to the people
as being a fine business man.-Ful-
ton Leader.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-11-12

Hurrah Three more new con-
crete street crossings have been put
in this week. Nothing wrong with
Hickman's present city council.
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~ Ion the %ss Streets

!. Myrtle King, Of Dorena. was
Saturday
N. Brock spent few days in
tay this week
rs. viii Wade is visiting rela'
10 Union City.
iy Berah Bovden was on the
list several days last week.
Bv Taylor and Guy Mailing
here from Union City Sunday.
!, Embroidery Club will be en-
med Friday afternoon by Mrs.
SFsyne.
IS. Bell and son, Of Washington.
have been visiting Mrs. r. M.
left Sunday.
s Mary Kelley has returned to
home near Fulton after a visit TO
Estslle Reneau.
IS Bonnie Carpenter. who is
ing at Jackson. spent Saturday
Sunday here with her parents.
der carnations FOR your enter
bent from Miss Frankye Reid.
best quality for 7Sc per dozen
k,hing nicer for holiday gift
engraved calling cards. The
sr can furnish them on snort |
3.
b. S,oker purchased a house
B, from Miss Dora Smith. this
This property is just east OF
Sadberry's place.
Green, J. A. Moore. John Kir.
u and Hollis Kirk went to Cali
unday, on Mr.. Green's gasoline
the Merry Widow"
h. W. h. o'Donnelly. Who has
in Missouri and Arkansas for
tine was in Hickman Tuesday
b way to Wheel. Tenn.
rknan merchants are an,icipat.
good business between nov
shs holidays. Why not1 So
uly With those advertising an
F,aents.
Roger and Mrs. DR.. Blythe,
pave been visiting the family Of
lsler, returned to their homes
duoah today. They were ac-
ainsd home by Mrs. Isler.
n lsler and daughter, Mrs.
Will go to Union City this
foon to attend the marriage Of
Pearl Chambers to Mr.. Scrog-
at the home Of the bride at 6
B. Tere,t left Wednesday for
'nvills' Texas. in response to
gram stating that his brother,
Ie'rei', was not expected to
pore than a few days. He has
Nd fever.
ls'day evening. Miss Mayme
OF entertained a few friends in
Of Miss Mary Kelly. Of Full
'ho is the guest OF Miss Estelle
a Progressive rafaes was
p A chahng dish lunch was
enjoyed.
A Mcclure received Official
'Ai' morning from L. W.
director Of Public Roads in
., Department of Agriculture.
effect that he had been desig.
as official correspondent in
county for this department.
account Of the fire Monday
ing Ellison Bros. are throwing
IT, goods on the market at a
re- The greater portionof the
~. - damaged so slightly that it
Ivy pTeceptible. Their sale
( ,.s at 3 o'clock Saturday
r. ram Rain-with a capital
II vas Certainly welcome. II
|oppsd the forest fires, settled
|a sI' which was becoming a men. /,
|sn Tsal'n' eliminated the big job I
T. water will enable the
|,.a 70 - SO" some wheat. and a {
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-11-12
Heard IN ssk&&A
The CroWd EA-|
Fine weather.

Percy Jones is in St. Louis on
business.
Mrs. Barnell Wright is visiting
in Cairo.
Mrs. Hollis Kirk is visiting Mrs.
Duguid in Fulton.
Eugene Naylor, of East Prairie,
spent Sunday here. ~,
Judge Jas. Roney spent few days
this week at the Lake.
c. L. Walker went to Louisville
this week no business.
W. J. Harper went to Tiptonville
this week on business.
Help your favorite in the Courier's
Popular Lady Contest
o. Spradlin. of Union City, was
in the city Wednesday.
Goalder Johnson was in Fulton the
latter part of last week.
Cussing Joe will succeed himself
as Speaker Of the House.
Mr.. Phelps. of near Clinton, was
here last week on business.
Miss Mollie Bourne spent Sunday
with relatives in Union City.
Charles Deitzell, of Union City,
was here Thursday on business.
Norbon Bourne, of Union City,
was here Thursday of last week.
DR.. L. P. Baltzer and S. L. Doids
spent a few days at the Lake this
week.
Jerry Malone and wife, of Union
City, spent Sunday in the city with
relatives.
Mr.. Heath has returned from
Texas, where he has been in search
of health.
Go to the Devil-Wednesday
night, Nov. Is. Seats on sale at
Berendes.
Howard Schmidt, of Union City,
visited his brother, Carl Schmidt and
wife Sunday.
The Daughters of the Confederacy
met Thursday afternoon with Mrs.
J. w. Bland.
In violation of law Kentucky VS..
Tennessee the later wins by a
country block.
Mrs. DIR. Royal, of Villa Ridge,
HIS, is the guest of her daughter,
Mrs. Frank Moore.
Miss Lady Bransford. of Union
City. visited Miss Estelle Reneau
Friday and Saturday.
John Cole, of Memphis, is visit
ing his mother. Mrs. Cole and fami-
ly, in West Hickman.
H. E. Curtin, the laundry agent
sends laundry every week. Leave
your laundry at Ellison Bros.
Marriage license we're issued last
week for the marriage of Oscar I
Roper and Miss Ellis Browder.
J. VI. Moore, J. T. Stephens. H.
N. Cowgirl and son went to the Lake
Thursday to spend few days hunt
ing.
Sheriff Seat. John Wright. Rob
Goalder and w. J. Barry left this
morning for the lake to spend a
week hunting.
Mrs. R. Chaser is visiting her
daughter in Cairo. She was ac-
companied to that point by her son.
c. A. Chaser.
Mrs. Louise Moore and daughter.
Mrs. DR.. Weienes, of Jersey City,
are guests of H. Buchanan and wife.
Mrs. Moore is Mr.. Buchanan's sis
ter.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. Buchanan will
entertain their old clerks and wives
and other intimate friends at their
home on the evening of Tuesday.
Nov. 18th.
Thirty-six new houses built in
Hickman this year. and the Courier
has had five calls for houses this
week by folks who would like to
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-11-12

George Robinson. Of Union City,
vas here on business Tuesday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-08
PRESS CLUB VOTE CLOSE
LIVELY INTEREST MANIFEST IN
ANNUAL ELECTION.
Mr.. Spurgeon Reelected President
Jolly Smoker Follows Count
ing Of the Ballots.

Good-natured rivalry and lively interest,"
marked the election Of officers for the
National Press Club yesterday afternoon
and evening. More than one hundred
votes were cast and everything was In
doubt until the final count was announced.
The election resulted as follows:
Officers for one year-William p. Spur
geon. Washington Post, president; Elmer
Paine. Associated Press. vice presi-
dent: 7. Lynn Yeagle Washington Hera q,
treasurer; Frederick j. Haskin' speclai
writer. financial secretary: Arthur {.
Johnson, Chicago Tribune, secretary.
Board of governors. for three years-tirn-
est G. Walker Boston Herald; Maurice
Splain. Philadelphia Record; Arthur J.
Dodge. St Paul Pioneer Press. For two
years.. Russell Young. Washington star:
Thomas c. Noyes. Washington Star. For
one year--walter Z. Harris. Nashville
Banner: Thomas J. Pence. Raleigh News
and Courier.
Press Club smoker was held IN the
evening to celebrate the occasion Mote
than two hundred members and their
friends attended and the entertainment
was conceded to have been the best ever
given at the clubhouse. r.. b. falne'
chairman OF tie house committee, was at
the helm and iran the show III q most
successful manner.
George Fl. OConnor recited and sang
cleverly, and M Z. Horne and Charles
Roth sang and performed at the piano.
The Long Acre Quartet. from Chase s..
posed of Joe Bury, Joe Mayors. Fred
Walcott and George Gilday, gave seiec-
tiors and mus:cai novelties were con-
:ribu,ed BY Charles Wilson of the LAY
Masnueraders." and By Leonard Chick.
co-writer with Charles Roth In .My
Dream CT the l.. .. A.
The annua, meeting Of the club VIII be
hald next Monday evening, when several
proposed changes in the constitution W.
be considered.
Tne prospects of tie club are Of the
eight months IL ranks with the best in
the country.
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CHAPTER xx1-Continued.

| He thought a moment and then moves
toward the door. II shall call the serv
ants"
You will not leave the room, Mr.. Dor
rison.' and with that she drew heI
weapon. II have lived in Mexico ant
can use this. Attempt to leave and II
shoot you and explain why. That
charged YOU with the murder OF yonnt
Jack Petherby; that 1 saw through
teIa scope what you did in the boat tina
| day: and that l shot you because yor
were seeking TO fly. SO that you might
destroy the evidence you stole from you1
man
There was murder in his thoughts as g
stared into her eyes; but he dared not
move. for he read there that she would
make her word good. He turned bach
to the table What is 1t you want::'
THAT evidence-the two cords
Mo-
Lord Broadstone will be here in 6
minute. You know how he fears you
and how eagerly he would snatch at this
chance of being rid of you. II thos
cords are not in my hands-and WITT
them your life-when he comes back to
this room. they will soon be his"
The sweat stood thick on his forehead
III tHc nlSn wrought pdSSlOiI VI thc Sti VI,
gle in his mind. He knew the use Broad
stone would make Of them.
what are you going to do IL l give
them up?" he asked sullenly.
| ."It will depend on you whether l use
or destroy them
| Slowly and with a sigh OF anguish that
rent him to the soul he drew them from
| his pocket and held them out-his eyes
alight with malice.
put them on the table and go to the
other side of the room. 1 have dealt with
your sort before said Sadie.
He obeyed her. and she put them in her
pocket
you will stay on that side of the room
while Lord Broadstone is here, and you
will tell him that you were both mistaken
in me--ah. tell him what you please she
broke off. contemptuously. 1t is YOU
skin you have to save. not mine.
What is your object in all this?
do you dare to question me? Wait
will tell you. Keep silence about the fact
Of Lord Broadstone's first marriage and
leave Broadstone tonight and marry the
girl you ruined-G,adys Llewellyn.'
He started violently and a bitter oath
escaped him.
yes mean it," she cried. sternly. III
you are in Broadstone tomorrow you will
sleep In the county jail
Lord Broadstone came in then. pale
and trembling. Seeing Sadie, he sum-
moned up enough resolution TO show
anger. Are you still here?'
Eyes; but l am going back to Eva
now" And, brushing past him, she ieft
the room.
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northwest: architect, w. c. Allard: build
er, owner; estimated cost. $240p.
To VI. j. keane. for four two-story
brick dwellings, from Alb TO 4la 1otk
street northeast; architect, A. ii. Beers:
estimated cost, $500.
To ii. Wardnan. for two two-story
frame dwellings at 1905 and 1909 Decatur
street northwest: architect, A. ii. Beers:
builder, owner; estimated cost. 5000.
To Chiswel & Kite. for three two-story
dwellings at 1853 1155 and 11J7 2ist street
northwest: architect, A. III. Beers; est-
mated cost. $500.
TO r. Carr. fer one two-story brick
dwelling at 4129 9th street northwest:
architect and builder, c. NJ. CLANCY: es-
timated cost, 5000.