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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-09-24

Hon. James R. Garfield, Secretary of
the Interior, Washington, D. G.
Ny Dear Sir: You are represented
in today's newspapers as favoring a
modification of our navigation laws
Gin the interest of the Hawaiian
planter such modification, / take it,
being the suspension of our coastwise
laws in our trade between the Hawai-
ian Islands and the rest of the Unit.
ed States, so that foreign ships may
engage in that trade as freely as they
now engage in our trade with the
Philippine Islands and with the rest of
the world. And / write to respectful
ly ask if you are correctly quoted, and
if I have interpreted what it is you
advocate in this respect.
Permit me to say, as defining my
own position in this matter, that L
regard our coastwise laws as the sole
protection of American shipping. Sue
cessively, as the United States has ac'
quired new territory, save alone with
respect to the Philippine Islands, our
coastwise laws have been extended to
our trade with such new possessions.
Practically speaking, shipbuiIding in
the United States Except as to war
vessels) is today limited to that in
tended for our domestic trade. And
if foreign vessels were permitted to
as freely engage in our coastwise trade
as they are now in our foreign trade
probably we would build as few YES,
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-09-24

Jane Lishman More, in the Harrison
building, Fort street, will decorate
china or costumes to your order.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-09-24

The New York Press of September
contains the following:
To the Editor of The Press.
Sir: The continued application of
the principle of Free Trade to our
shipping engaged in foreign trade, the
final refusal to extend the protection
of our coastwise laws-although thrice
tried and thrice abandoned before the
laws successfully enacted were ever
put into force in our trade with the
Philippine islands-and the logical step
in the direction of Free Trade in car
rying now made by Secretary Garfield,
discussed in inelosed copy of letter to
Mr. Garfield, may induce The Press to
give some portion of that letter space
in its columns If Free Trade is good
for our shipping, or for any part of it,
why is not Free Trade good for all
of our industries? ask this as a
strong ProtectiOnist.
A. r. SMITH.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-04-02
DAVIS AND HELM
UNDER ARREST
Davis Got His "Gdt" and
is Now Under
Arrest.

United States Senator jeff
Davis and Prosecuting Attorney
Helm came to blows in the street
near the corner Of Second and
Louisiana streets at II o'clock
yesterday.
Senator Davis was walking up
West Second street, and had turn
ed the corner near Louisiana to
go to his office in the Reigler
building, when he encountered
Mr.. Helm.
The first that was known of
trouble by the people on the side
walk was sound of a flight in
the middle of the street, and it
was seen that Davis and Helm
had become engaged in an affray
that promised to be most excit-
ing.
1t was soon over, however, be-
cause Davis would not stand his
ground, and fed precipitantly
from the scene.
Tom Helm says that when he
met Davis in crossing the street,
the Senator made an insinuating
personal remark to him, and he
resented with a blow with his
fist.
Helm says that he thinks he
only struck him twice, with his
fist, but does not know whether
he struck him or not with the
cane which the Senator dropped
in his flight.
Davis ran at 2::40 gate North
on Louisiana street, toward his
office, and Helm followed him
half way, but could not overtake
him.
Helm then went to his office in
the Southern Trust Building,
carrying the Senator's cane.
Davis went to his Office and in
a few moments emerged with a
big pistol which he fiourished in
the air.
He went to the corner by the
Peoples Bank, where he flour
ished the weapon, gesticulating,
and with oaths and vile epithets
was heard to declare that he
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-04-02

Il left my office at 11:45 a. M,
and went to AL Cohn's Gents
Furnishing Goods store. Com
ing back | crossed to the cigar
stand at Thalheimer Brothers,
on Second street. | noticed Tom
Helm standing there talking to a
gentleman whom | did not know.
| passed almost by them when
Helm struck me with a loaded
bat" near the temple, dazing
me and causing me to drop my
walking cane, which rolled about
ten feet down the street. He
struck at me second lick which
knocked my hat off, but did not
injure me. | ran to my office in
the Reigler building. got my
Navy 6 and returning, saw Helm
running like coward, with my
stick in his hand, near the South
ern Trust Building.
This was a cowardly, un-
provoked effort at assassination,
instigated, no doubt, by his boss,
Rhoton.
Il was not seriously hurt, but
it was no fault of Helms, as he
used loaded bat covered
with leather, eight inches long,
with a large loaded end, and
a strap over his wrist.
1T is stated on the street that
Helm took from me a cane and
hit me with it. This is an un-
mitigated lie. When | got back
with my gun saw him running
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-04-02

toward his office with my cane
in his hand.
1t was an unwarranted at
tack, instigated by Rhoton and
applauded by this bunch Of graf
ters here that l have been fight
ing for years.
ITO my friends in Arkansas:
This is the bunch of boodlers and
grafters in Little Rock that I've
told you would commit murder,
thievery, arson, assassination, or
any other crime to accomplish
their point. have made a game
fight in this last campaign. They
may yet assassinate me, but if
they do there will be others to
take my place.
This is the first time that the
grafters and boodlers have had
a victory, and they are so intoxi-
Gated with their success that they
would commit murder, if neces-
sary, to perpetuate their reign.
They dread Jeff Davis before the
people, and therefore would kill
him. E"
(Signed) JEFF DAVIS.
When the above statement by
Senator Davis was read to Mr..
Helm, and he was asked for a
statement, he replied:
IT is A LIE. He had better
be careful what kind of a state
ment he makes.
The only reason | did not hit
Continued to 8th pagel
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-04-02
,sed Amendment No. 10.

Section of Article l6 of the Constitu-
be State of Arkansas be amended so as
)s follows.
J l6. Section !. Neither the State nor
! town county. or other municipality in
shall ever loan its credit for any pur-
ptever, nor shall any county. city. or town
fipality ever issue any interest bearing
= Of Indebtedness. except such bonds as
authorized by law to provide for the con-
and maintenance of public highways in
cities and towns and the construction.
and maintenance of public improve
a general nature in cities and towns.
RI, That bonds or evidences of in
p shall not be- issued for an amount
p ten per cent Of the assessed valuation
and personal property in city, town or
opposing to issue same
(onds shall not bear a greater rate of in
Pn hve per cent per annum. and in order
Tor the payment Of such bonds and in
lspecAi tax not to exceed three mills on
IN addition 20 the rate Of taxation. now
H. may be levied by said counties, cities
4 state shall never issue any interest
[reasury warrants or scrip. Is
4 we resolution was filed in the office of
\ tary OF State on May %, 1907.
Fnt
Z my official signature this 2ith day of
ISe O. G LUDWIG,
Secretary of State.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-04-02
Prescott, Ark.

would like to get shot at him,
Mr.. Helm refused to make any
statement, but said he met Sen
ator Davis on Louisiana street,
and after a word or two had been
passed. he struck Senator Davis
with his fist.
Senator Davis then turned
and ran," said Mr.. Helm, when
telling of the affray to some of
his friends, and ! followed,
picking up the cane. | do not
think that | hit him with II, but
| know | struck him twice with
nv fist. ! will send the cane
back, | guess, but do not know
vet what | will do further in the
matter. | do not know anything
of his getting a gun, and did not
run off from him.
A Deputy Constable placed Mr.
Helm under arrest as soon as ne
heard of the difficulty. His bond
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-04-02

Davis was later placed under ar
rest while at the physicians
office by Detectives Morgan and
Hawkins, and placed under bond
by Acting Police Judge Martin
to appear in police court to an
swer charge of disturbing the
peace and carrying a pistol.
A Democrat reporter called at
the Office while the detectives
were there and after the senator
had been placed under arrest,
toe reporter asked if Senator
Davis would see a reporter for
the Democrat.
No, N d the reporters,
said Senator Davis.
Later, however, after the SEN
ator had been provided with
clean linen, he informed the re-
porter that he would make a
signed statement for publication.
The senator dictated the follow
ing statement which, when writ
ten out, was read to him and
signed by Senator Davis:
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-04-02

was signed by De. E. Bradshaw,
Gus Fulk and a number of other
prominent young men who We're
in his office at the time the bond
was presented.
Not a scar nor a scratch did
Helm bear after the difficulty,
his face was flushed and he trem-
bled.With excitement, but instead
of fear, his expressions We're all
of regret that he had let the
Senator escape with such little
punishment, and a desire to do
the whole job all over again.
After the encounter Senator
Davis was taken to the office of
Drs. Shinault & Runyan, VIII ere
his wounds We're dressed. The
senator bore plain evidence of
the fact that he had been in an
encounter of some kind.
He has a severe confusion and
bruise just over the right temple,
and other marks of the encoun-
ter.
His wounds We're dressed and
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-04-02
)stD AMENDMENT 10 THE
INSTITUTION Of The STATE
| Of ARKANSAS.

is hereby given that the following
button. proposing an amendment TO the
Institution. was passed by the General
h at its regular session of 1907. and that
will be submitted to the electors of the
the next general election. TO be held
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-04-02
We Sell
a %s,.r.u,,usas>~ 4
Yinji;:'ii:0( Yi:ji;:'ii:

on the positive guarantee
that if it does not give salts
faction we will return the
entire amount of money paid
us for it. We mean this
and ask all those who are
sick and need strength to try
il with this understanding.
BAKER DRUG STORE.
prncnnft A Nk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-22
CAPITAL JOTTlNGS.

Government receipts Tuesday: From
internal revenue, $4l9,149; customs,
$124,4 miscellaneous, $6l9,6l4 Ex-
pendtures, $2l60,O00.
Senator Teller Tuesday introduced an
amendment to the sundry civil APP
preparation bin providing for the pur-
chase If silver bullion to the extent Of
800, 900, 900 to be made into subsidiary
change.
The urgent deficiency appropriation
bill carrying appropriations to the
amount of S24 100000 was agreed upon
Tuesday by the subcommittee on de-
ficieEcies Of the House committee on
appropriations and will be reported to
The House today.
The claim of the French government
against the new Panama Co, and the
government of Colombia for $500, 900
has been compromised at Paris. The
company Will pay the government ST.
100000. Of which the government Of
Colombia will contribute 100000.
The battleship Mississippi was for
mally accepted by the government
Tuesday and will be taken over to-
morrow morning at the League Island
navy yard. She is to be commanded
by Capt. Fremont. formerly naval at
tache at st. Petersburg and Paris, who
is now on his way home
The House committee on immigra-
ton and naturalization Tuesday decid-
ed to report favorably certain amend
ments to the naturalization law design
ed to facilitate the legal procedure
preliminary to the acquiriment of citi-
zenship by foreigners. One Of thest
amendments doubles the fees now al
lowed to court clerks
bill increasing the CONDENSATION of
officers of the revenue cutter service was
passed by the Senate Tuesday. Senator
Frye explained that the aggregate in
crease would amount to only slOO. coo an
nually- The bill provides for a general !
reorganization of the revenue cutter SER
vice, Under its terms petty officers re-
ceivH an Increase of 10 per cent, for ev-
cry five years of service.
The Senate Tuesday adopted
two resolutions introduced BY
Senator Hale, chairman Of the
committee on naval affairs. They
first directed the secetary of the navy
1" send to the Senate a complete list
OIL all line and staff officers on duty
IN washington, D. c., and navy or ma
val stations. of the United States on
JAN ]. 1908, with the name, rank and
specified duty performed by such Off
Ger and when attached to any board in
the navy department., the nature of
his duty and the necessity for the
same. The second called for similar
Facts existing Jan. /, 1905.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-22
A. w. DEM EFT.
Word Received at Topsham Of Death
of a Former Resident.

Topshanl, Me, Jan. 21.-(SpeciaD.-
Word has been received from Stock
ton, Cal, Of the death there on Jan.
16 of A. w. bennett, formerly of this
town and son of the late William Dem
nett of Topsham. A. w. bennett start
ed his business career as clerk in his
fathers general store in this town,
later going to New York. where he
started a restaurant. His venture was
successful and he branched out, start
ing branch establishments in Philadel-
phia. Boston, Chicago and San Fran
cisco. building up business which re-
CURED an investment of several mil
lions.
Going to California he tok up mine
promoting and in this was unfortu-
nate, sinking nearly all he had made
in the restaurant business. After his
roverses he again entered the restau-
rant business in San Francisco, contln-
uing in it until he became mentally oe-
ranged short time ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-22
Goth CONGRESS.
Continued From Page One.)
TO MODIFY RIDING TEST.
Certain Staff Officers May Escape IT,
But Viii Lose Prospects for Line.

Washington, Jan. 21.-Secretary OF
War Taft announced tonight that the
President has decided to modify the
riding test regulations by providing
that all permanent staff officers who
are il rank and age are not likely to
be called upon for field opera tons, may,
at their own request. be excused from
the test. This, however, is on condi-
ton that such requests shall be re-
garded by the appointing authorities
conclusive reason for not promoting
them to any position in connection with
the line. This decision will release.
Colonies, Marshal and Adams and
Lieut.. Col Russell, of the engineer
CORPS who have requested TO be ex-
cused.
These three men are doing excellent
work for TIE government being il
charge OF important river and harbor
improvements. The government, there
fore. would lose the valuable services
of these officers should they be placed
on The retired list.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-22
FIVE MASS MEETINGS
OF Unemployed Are Held In the Out
skirts of Berlin.

Berlin, Jan. 21-Five mass meetings
OF the unemployed, organized by the
Socialists. Were held today in the out
lying districts of Berlin. Fully $1,000
men were in attendance. Strong de-
tachments of police, armed with sabres
and revolvers. were stationed in the
vicinity. Interference was not neces-
sary, however, as the meetings. were
orderly. A-
Several Socialist members of the
Reichstag addressed the assemblies
ana called upon the state and the mu-
inequality to prove employment and af-
ford means for those without work to
gain livelihood. They declared that
among the unemployed in Berlin there
were 24,2S2 skilled artisans belonging
TO trade unions; this in addition to
many thousands of unorganized and
unskilled laborers
AT the conclusion of the addresses
the men left the meetings in groups,
marching 10 various quarters of the
city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-22
cHiNAMEN ON TRIAL
For the Recent Fatal Shooting Of Four
Men At Boston.

Boston. Jan. 21-When the trial OF
the 10 Cinnamon, members of the Hep
Sing Tong who are charged with the
murder OF four members of the rival
On Leong Tong, was resumed in the
+. superior court today, It developed that
relatives Of two Of the dead men had
employed Former Attorney General
Herbert Parker to look after their in
terests. This somewhat unusual pro-
ceeding was upon the initiative of the
Cinnamon belonging to the On Leong
Tong, who wished to be sure that the
rights Of tie dead men should be fully
protected and that their slayers should
b. punished.
When Mr.. Parker appeared in court
It was thought that he might be con-
nected with the defence, but il devel-
oped that ne had no part in that side
Of the case nor did he assist the pros
ecuting officer to any extent in the
early proceedings today. A jury for the
trial OF the men was secured at the end
OF yesterdays session and at the OPEN
1ng Of the case today. Assistant Dis
trict Attorney McGettrick made an ex-
tensive preliminary argument before
calling the arst witnesses.
The 10 defendants, whose general APP
pearance was S, similar that it was
difficult OF distinguish any difference
hetween them. showed no disposition to
converse among themselves, remaining
absolutely silent throughout the pro-
ceedings. and evidently curious as to
the outcome Of American Justice.
Two Of the defendants. John T. Nc
nfhoryuicu hInpa
Blackie," and William p. Burns, alias
"Boston Benny" pleaded guilty Burns
Is suffering from tuberculosis and sent
ence in hfs case was deferred until
later. Mclean was sentenced to four
years In Greenfield jail. Assistant Dis
trict Attorney Guy A. Ham Informed
the court that Mclean Is wanted by
the North Carolina authorities, he hav-
ing escaped from the prison at Raleigh,
that state.
The court then proceeded to try the
cases of the other five prisoners, Martin
F. Warren. Joseph Sheehan. Richard
Mack, JaInes McAuliffe and Edwar
F. Murphy. All Of the men have sew
eral aliases. and Murphy is being tried
only on the conspiracy charge.
At the conclusion Of the opening
statement of Assistant District Attor-
ney Dryer, the jury was taken to the |
scene Of the Tong shooting in China
town.
At the resumption Of the trial in the |
afternoon, government witnesses pre-
scented maps Of Chinatown showing the |
location of streets, alleys and buildings
about the locality Of the shooting and |
the afternoon was taken up with the !
explanation OF the drawings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-22
Breaking Up the
White Slave Trade.

Washington. Jan. 2l.--The efforts of the
authorities of the bureau of immigration
Of the department of commerce and la
Dor to break UP the white slave traffic
are bearing fruit. The department has
just been informed of two convictions
recently in the United States district
court at Helena, Mont, OF persons en-
gagged in the importation of alien women
for immoral purposes. Similar prosacu-
lions ale pending in other parts of the
country.
Attorney General Bonapartc is cooper
ating with Secretary Straus and all cases
brought to the attention OF the depart
mcnt OF Justice are promptly prosecuted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-22

me work Of placing the steel ceiling
IN the office Of the johnson house was
completed yesterday. The new ceiling
Will present very attractive appear
ance when it is painted. The color Sc
iected by Landlord Johnson for the
ceiling is a milk white, which har-
monies well with the wall shades. Six
new electric lights Of 100-candlepower
each have been placed in the Office ana
other improvements in the hotel are
contemplate in the near future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-22
Sutton 500; SIosson 419.

New York, Jan. 21.-George Sutton
of Chicago and George F. Slosson OF
New York met again tonight at Slos
sons Broadway academy in the sixth
game Of the series, the only change
in the conditions being that 500 points
instead, of 400 at 1872 balk-line bill
lizards Sutton won by score of
500 to 419 and the men are now even
on the games played, each having Won
and lost three.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-22
Gooch Defeats lundin,

Lowell. Mass, Jan. 21.-Frank A.
Gotch and Hjalmar LJndin wrestled
for the heavyweight championship of
America before a large crowd at the
Opera house tonight. Gotch won. get
ting two falls in succession after a
gruelling series of twists. The first fall
came in "a minutes and 80 seconds and
the second in 16 minutes and 81 sec
ondS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-22
1T IS SENATOR WILLIAMS.
John Sharp Will Succeed Hon. II. D.
Money of Texas.

jackson. Miss. Jan. 21.-In the two
houses of the Mississippi Legislature
Tuesday Congressman John Sharp Will
liams was elected to the United States
Senate to succeed Hon. H d. Money,
whose term will expire March 4, 1911.
Tomorrow 4 joint session of the two
houses will Re held to ratify the cleo
ton. Edmond F. Noel was today inau-
gurated as governor OF Mississippi. Gov.
Noel delIvs red the shortest inaug araI adj
dress on record in this state. his Speech
lasting but II minutes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-22
The COMPLAINT of assault nreferr,

The complaint Of assault preferreu
by Edmund ]. Reilly. a photographer,
against Count Laszio Szechenyia, the
fiance OF Miss Gladys Vanderbilt,
which was to have been heard in DO
lice court at New York Tuesday, was
withdrawn before the time set for the
hearing. Counsel for the Count pre-
scented n letter which he said he had
received from Reilly notifying him
that Reilly had decided to abandon the
action. The magistrate said he was
quite satisfied to permit the matter to
be dropped.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-22
might RIDERS" AGAIN.
Big Tobacco Barn In Christian County,
Ky, Is Burned.

Hopkinsville. Ky. Jan. 21.-A band
of 100 of "Nightriders' today burned
the large tobacco barn on the farm of
James A. Coleman in the southern
part of Christian county. The barn
contained $4,000 pounds of tobacco,
which was ready for shipment today.
Coleman is not a member of the to-
bacco association.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-22

=. :. Downing Of Augusta was in the
city Yesterday and adjusted the fire loss
upon the workshop Of DIR. c. ]. Bragdon
Mr. downing and Mr.. Bragdon went over
the workshop and its contents together
ana an adjustment was made entirely
satisfactory to both parties The loss
was larger than at first supposed. as
many costly dental appliances were COM
pietely ruined by rust from the water
in extinguishing the fire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-22

James Dempsey was arraigned yes
terday forenoon before Judge Larru-
bee on the charge of lettering around
the Maine Central station and given a
90 days jail sentence. Dempsey was
arrested by the night watch on COM
plant Of night baggage master Mullen
of the Maine Central. who had several
times requested the man to leave the
vicinity Of the station, which he re-
fused to do
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-22

Marks Berwin. one of tine men re-
Gently indicted by the Suffolk county
grand jury at Boston, in connection
with the purchase of a certain lot of
land by the city of Boston. surrendered
himself Tuesday to the authorities.
He was taken before Judge Bond in the
Sunerior court and held in $1,000 bail,
which he furnished for later hear
ing