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The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-03-13
PROMINENT PEOPLE.

Charles D. Carter, the member
from the Fourth District of Oklaho-
ma, is an Indian who has all his life
lived among his kinsmen.
Frank A. Munsey, the magazine
and newspaper owner, declared
combination of 500 papers under one
able management a feasible plan.
Professor Schofield has returned to
Harvard University after spending
the first half of his academic year
lecturing in German universities.
Sir Dominic Ellis Colnaghi, the
British Consul-General at Boston
1S96-1S99, died in London. He was
born in 1884 and knighted in 1888.
Senator Stephenson, of Wisconsin,
is now wealthy, but when he was
boy he had to go barefooted even in
winter, because Of his fathers pow
erty.
James Bryce, British Ambassador
to the United States, has been invest
ed with the honorary degree of Doc
tor of Laws, at McGill University,
Ottawa.
Lord Curzon is extremely method
ical. 1t is said of him when Viceroy
in India that in single moment he
could place his hand on any paper he
wanted.
Leon A. Bereznaik, a native of
Odessa, is now living in Indianapolis.
He is a lawyer, scholar, author and
translator of ~Trilby" in the Russian
language.
Mr.. Nathan Straus, of New York,
achieved signal victory in having
the Information Pure Milk Congress
in Brussels, officially declare against
the use of raw milk.
Bishop Wilkinson, in a letter pub
lished in the London Daily Mail, de-
scribes the devastation wrought by
revolutionists in Russia, and says that
the government has erred on the side
of leniency.
General Rufus Saxton, who died in
Washington, D. c., was in his eighty
fourth year and childless.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-03-13
NINE GUILTY OF MURDER.
Chinese Convicted of Deaths of Tong
Men in Boston Fights.

Boston.-Nine Chinese who took
part in the tong fight which resulted
in the killing of four other Cinnamon
here on August 2 last year were
found guilty of murder in the first
degree.
Chief among the convicted is
Wary Charles, q highly educated
Americanized Chiraman, who is said
to have been the leader of the Hip
Sing Tong in this city. He is said to
have been the chief mover in a plan
to wipe out the members of the On
Leong Tong.
Eight "hatchet men" were brought
here secretly and commenced opera
lions on the night of August 2.
Many of the On Leongs were sitting
quietly in their doorways in Oxford
place when the strangers appeared
and opened fire with revolvers. More
than forty shots were fired.
During the trial Lee Watt, one of
ten prisoners on trial, was found dead
in his cell of natural causes, 1t was
reported. The men convicted are:
Wary Charles, zee Jung, Dong Box
Ling, Joe Guoy, Wong How, Min
Sing, HON Woon. Laong Gong and
Wong Duck.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-03-13

Columbus, Ohio. - AS forecasted
days ago, when the Taft organization
took over complete control of the
Ohio political organization, the Re-
publican State Convention adopted a
platform which the Rooseyelt-Taft
forces intend to be the model for the
National platform next summer.
Chief interest in the document cen
tres in the fact that it was either
drawn or dictated by Taft himself. 1t
is virtually dedicated to continu-
ance and development of Roosevelt
policies"
1t announces that, in the nation,
the Republicans stand for:
Brave and impartial enforcement
of laws, commercial and industrial
liberty, individualism as against So
cialism, competition as against mon
opoly. Government regulation as
against Government ownership.
For Both Labor and Capital.
The unfiinching protection of the
best interests of labor and capital.
Compensation for injured employees
of the Government.
Re-enactment of the Employers
Liability act.
Limitation of the injunction power
to prevent abuse.
A greater merchant marine and an
adequate navy.
Generous provision for old soldiers.
Liberal appropriations for water
way and harbor Improvement.
Capitalization of local health de-
kSrtments into national department.
Revision of tariff by special session
Of next Congress to impose customs
duties to equal difference of cost in
production at home and abroad.
Sound financial system and such
notifications of the currency laws as
will provide for needs of commerce.
satisfy demands of entire country and
assuring undoubted security.
Wants Fewer Congressman.
The platform favors the reduction
Of representation in Congress and the
Electoral College in all States where
white or negro citizens are disfran-
chised.
1t calls for the speedy completion
Of the Panama Canal, the develop
ment of popular government in the
Philippines :" in pursuance of the
Roosevelt policies"
1--WE indorse the splendid admins
tration of Theodore Roosevelt" the
platform continues, "and declare that
neither halt nor retreat shall be
sounded in the march toward better
government"
Finally, congratulating the country
upon its recovery from the recent
financial troubles. the platform
finished with the Endorsement of Taft.
The delegates at large to the Ma
tional Convention are: Charles P.
Taft, CINCINNATI Myron T. Herrick,
Cleveland Arthur l. Vorys, Lancas-
ter; Andrew L. Harris, Eaton.
A full State ticket was placed in
nomination, headed by Governor An
drew l.. Harris, and Francis w.
Treadway, of Cleveland, for Lieuten-
ant-Governor.
When the platform was read refer
ence to President Roosevelt and Sec
rotary Taft was loudly cheered. The
platform, which was unanimously
adopted, says:
I'VE pledge him our earnest and
loyal support and instruct our dele
gates to the national convention, this
day chosen, to vote for William H.
Taft for President until he is nomin-
ated."
Governor Harris was placed at the
head of the ticket amid enthusiastic
cheers.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-03-13
Nebraska Adopts Platform, Written by
Bryan, on Which He viii Stand If
Nominated by Democrats.
In platform written by w. j.
Bryan, the Democracy of Ne
braska, in State Convention, de-
clared predatory wealth the
"overshadowing issue" in the
coming National campaign.

Omaha. Neb. - A solid instructed
Bryan delegation was chosen by the
Nebraska State Democratic Conven-
ton to attend the National Conven-
ton in Denver.
William ]. Bryan dominated the
convention at all times, although not
a delegate. Every time he appeared
he was cheered, his speech during the
evening was vociferously applauded,
and the platform which was adopted,
and upon which the national platform
will be modelled, was practically his
handiwork.
The Populist Convention, held here
the same day, also instructed it's dele
cation for Mr.. Bryan.
Mr.. Bryan spent the entire FORE
noon with the Committee on Resolu-
tions, revising the platform, the prin-
cipal features of which are:
More laws against campaign con-
tributions from corporations.
Opposition to Capitalization of
power.
Jurisdiction by State courts over
foreign corporations.
Election of United States Senators
by direct vote of the people.
A law to prevent the duplication
of directors among competing corpor-
atoms.
Federal Regulation of Corporations.
A license system which will, with
out abridging the rights of a State,
make Federal licenses necessary to
manufacturing or trading corporation
engaged in interstate commerce and
protect the public from watered stock.
A law compelling all such corpora
lions to sell to all purchasers On the
same terms.
An immediate revision of the tariff
to restore it to revenue basis.
The establishment of national in
come tax and a national inheritance
tax.
The speedy completion of the Pan.
ANA Canal.
The improvement and development
of interior waterways.
An immediate declaration of the
nations purpose to recognize the in
dependence of the Philippines as soon
as stable government can be estab-
lished.
Agreements with other nations pro-
viding for the investigation by an i'm
partial international tribunal of every
dispute which defies diplomatic set
tlement.
Better Banking Laws.
Complete control by Congress over
interstate commerce and by States
over interstate commerce. Full pro-
lection from discrimination and ex-
tortion by railroads. Physical valu-
alton of all roads. Prohibition of
watered stock and fictitious capitali-
cation. Reduction of transportation
rates until they yield only a reason
able return on the present value of
the roads.
Laws for the better regulation of
banks and the protection of deposits.
Opposition to both the Aldrich and
Folwer bills and an emergency cur
rency to be issued and controlled by
the Federal Government.
An eight-hour day.
The Cancellation of labor and capt.
tai.
Modification of the Injunction law
and jury trials for defendants in con-
tempt cases where the alleged Of
Tense is committed outside the pres
ence of the court.
An employers liability act
Opposition to Asiatic immigration.
Statehood for Arizona and New
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-03-13
Collier VIII Be Constructed at
Mare Island in Ten Months.

Vallejo, Calm an endeavor to
make a record for the Mare Island
Navy Yard, which will result in bat
tleship being constructed here, work
ON the collier Prometheus, being
built here at a cost of S1,550,000, is
being rushed, and will be completed
by the construction and repair de-
partments in ten months.
This will be the greatest record
ever made in shipbuilding either in
Government or private yard in the
United States.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-03-13
The Rev. r. j. Campbell
to Establish New Sect.

London.-The Rev. RI. Campbell.
the pastor of City Temple, publishes
a letter addressed to all free church
men and other sympathizers, propos-
ing to form new sect and organiza-
tion for an active propaganda in be-
half OF his New Theology" the CEN
.tral idea of which is the denial of the
divine origin of Christ, whom he re-
CARDS only as a social reformer.
The Rev. Mr.. Campbell's reason
for this step, he says, is the hostile
attitude of the official element i'll the
churches to the new movement.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-03-13
CHINA HAS MADE APOLOGY.
regrets That japanese Flag Was
Pulled Down.

London. "A special dispatch re-
ceived here states that China has
apologized to Japan for hauling down
the japanese flag when the steamship
Iatsu Maru was seized.
The dispatch further states that
China later will reply to the Japanese
Government regarding the seizure of
the steamer and its cargo.
Confirmation of this dispatch was.
given at the Japanese Embassy, where
it was said that China had expressed
deep regret for hauling down the Jap.
anese flag on the Tatsu Maru, and
had promised to punish the officials
responsible for this act. 1t was fur.
Their stated that China had promised
to reply later concerning the seizure
of the ship.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-03-13
Jottings About Sports.

H. H. Hackett and F. B. Alexander
won the national indoor tennis cham
pionship in doubles.
Betting this year at Churchill
Downs. Louisville, will probably be
carried on with the Paris mltuel
system.
Playing rules in baseball were
amended so that the pitcher must not
soil new ball by rubbing it ON the
ground.
Frank Pierce, the noted Indian
leng-1istance runner, Of Irving, N
Y, died from E..curl )nia, after o
shor. illlc=S.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-03-13
AMBASSADORS BANK ROBBED.
100000 in Mexican Money Taken
From Senior Creel's Institution.

Ell Paso, Texas.-The Banco de
Minero of Chihuahua, Mex, largely
owned by Governor Enrique Creel
(who is also Mexican Ambassador tc
Washington), has been robbed OF
100000 Mexican money. The bank.
notes taken are of the denomination
of $1,000, 500, $50 and $40.
Governor Creel is the president OF
the bank and the principal stock.
holder. One of the directors is his
father-in-law, General Luis Toirazas
the richest cattleman in Mexico
They said that the robbery will not
affect the banks standing.
The robbers got into the bank
vault by digging under it.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-03-13
Feminine Notes.

The women of Vienna have been
compelled to organize to fight food
trust.
The United States Supreme Court
has decided that woman is in class
by herself"
Miss Elizabeth M. Kilbourne, of
Winsted, Conn, claims to be the first
woman who ever took stitch on the
sewing machine.
Miss Frances Pickerell, resiling il
st. Louis, is among those VINO have
withdrawn from the State University
ut Columbia because Miss Mary Craig
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-03-13
Chicago Museum Seeks to Remove
Il 25O-Ton Relic From Egypt.

Acknowledgements from Assou-
an, Egypt, state that negotiations
have been begun there by represen-
tative OF Chicago museum, probably
the Field Columbia, for the transfer
ence to that city of an ancient tomb
weighing $50 tons.
The tomb is situated near the Py-
ramid of Sakkara, twenty miles from
Cairo, and favorite resort of tour
lists. The Chicago museum authori-
ties wish to remove it in its entirety
from Egypt.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-03-13
Gambling in Stocks Devilsh,
Says Senator Tillman.

Washington, D. C.-Senator Till
man in resolution wants to have the
Comptroller of the Currency send to
the Senate detailed statement of all
loans made by national banks in New
York City on collateral security from
June l to December /, 1907, with the
full names of borrowers and amounts.
stock gambling" said Mr.. Till
man, is recognized by great many
people as one of the most pernicious
and devilish things of all the perni-
cious and devilish things that are be-
ia5 dons in New York.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-03-13
Oklahoma Gets Historic Flag.

A joint resolution was adopted by
the House of Representatives, Wash
ington, D. c., giving to the State of
Oklahoma "the first flag bearing
forty-six stars, which on that day for
the first time floated over the Capitol"
The resolution places the flag in the
custody of the Oklahoma Historical
Society.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-03-13
King Edward on Vacation.


London.-King Edward left Lon
don for Biarritz for a months holt
day, after which he will make a
cruise of the Mediterranean in COM
pany with Queen Alexandra.
Japan Peaceful.
Tokio.--Japan does not mean to go
to war, but unless China promptly
atones for selling Japanese ship the
Government at Toxic may ask Eng
land or America to mediate.
Has Solidified HeIium.
London.-Professo Sir James De-
war has received telegram from
Professor H. Kamerlingh Onnes, of
Leyden University, announcing that
he has succeeded in solidifying the
chemical element helium.
New Congo Treaty.
Brussels.-The new Congo annexa-
ton treaty was submitted to the Bel
gian Parliament.
China Tries New Banking.
Pekin.-The throne has approved q
series of laws which are intended to
foster the Western system of bank
ing in China.
Portugal's King to Wed.
Acknowledgements here say that
negotiations are afoot to bring about
the marriage OF King Manuel and
Princess Victoria Louise, only daugh-
ter of Emperor William.
To Entertain U. S. Fleet.
Honolulu, Hawaii-Governor Frear
has appointed a committee to prepare
an entertainment of Rear-Admiral
Evans battleship fleet when it ar
rives here.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-03-13
MAY RECOUNT HEARST VOTE.
Court of Appeals Decides Ballot
Boxes MAY Be Opened.

Albany, N. Y.-The ballot boxes
containing the votes cast in the Nc
ClellanHearst Mayoralty election in
New York City in November, 1906,
may be opened, provided the assail-
ants of Mayor McClellans title to
Office can show that they have not
been tempered with since the cleo
ton. This is the gist of decision
handed down by the Court of Appeals.
The decision is by a divided court,
voting to 8. The prevailing opinion
by Judge Haight is concurred in by
Chief Judge Cullen and Judges Will
lard Bartlett and Chase. The three
voting in the negative are Judges
Gray, Vann and Werner, Judge Gray
filing a dissenting opinion.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-03-13
F. &. GARY ELECTED SENATOR.
South Carolina Lawyer Chosen to
Succeed the Late Senator Latimer.

Columbia, S. Crank Boyd Gary
was elected to succeed Asbury C. Lat
inner in the United States Senate,
serving out the term to March 3,
1909.
Mr.. Gary was born March 3, 1860.
He is nephew of the late General
Mart w. Gary. He was graduated
from Union College in 1881, and is
a lawyer. In 1890 he was elected to
the State House of Representatives,
and served as Speaker of the House
for five years. He was candidate
for Governor in 1902, being the first
to advocate local option as between
prohibition and the State dispensary.
Mr.. Gary is a supporter of w. ].
Bryan.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-03-13
KAISER STIRS BRITAIN.
Strong Desire For Publication of the
Correspondence.

London. - An outburst of anger
against Emperor William on the part
of the British public, equalling that
caused by the German Emperors IA
nous telegram to President Kruger
after the defeat of the Jameson raid
ers, has followed the announcement
made by The Times that Emperor
William had attempted to influence
the British naval policy by secret
correspondence with Lord Tweed
mouth, First Lord of the Admiralty.
The Anti-German party, which
never was stronger than now, imme-
diately jumped to the conclusion that
Emperor William was trying to med
die in the most vital matter in Great
Britain's national interests by under
hand methods. There is a strong de-
sire for the publication of the CORE
spondence.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-03-13
Saloons in Daylight Only.

At Lincoln, Neb., the excise board
adopted rule providing for all day
light saloons, beginning at the new
municipal year in May. The hours
for opening and closing are z a. M.
and Z p. m. and the license fee is to
be $500.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-03-13
Two Negroes LyncIied.

Hawkinsville. Ga.-Two negroes,
Curry Robertson and John Henry,
were lyncned near here and their
bodies burned. They were charged
with the murder OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Warren Hart.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-03-13
Honduras Agrees to Peace.

Honduras Agrees to Peace.
Tegucigalpa, Honduras.-The Hon
| duran Congress ratified without
changes the treaty and conventions
concluded at Washington last year by
the Central American Peace Confer
ence.
Austria's Plan Fooled.
st. Petersburg. plans
for railroad in the Balkans have
been foiled by an agreement among
Russia, England, France and Italy.
Lily Hamburg Dead.
London.-Lily Hanbury, the ac-
tress, died here. Her death resulted
from complications following child
birth.
Electric Road in Shanghai.
Shanghai, China.-The first section
OF the electric street car service in
Shanghai was opened. The cars are
running well and are largely patron
lied.
Court Theatre Burned.
Meiningen, Germany.-The Court
Theatre at Meiningen was completely
burned out. The building was Quilted.
No performance was on at the time,
and no lives were lost.
British Minister to Peru Dead.
Lima, Peru.--William Nelthorpe
Beauclerk, the British Minister to
Peru, died here. He was born in
1S49 and was a descendant of the
eighth Duke OF St. Adams.
China Alarmed.
Shangc2i.-General fear prevails
in China that Japan is seeking to
pick a quarrel with China over the
seizure of the Tatsu Maru.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-03-13
Brewers Fight Local Option.

New York City-Brewers of this
section met at the Hotel Astor and or
ganized the Manufacturers and Deal
ers' League to fight local option. The
members represent breweries worth
$4,000, 900, which manufacture
enough beer every day to float a bat
tleship.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-03-13
MONEY FOR TOXIC FAIR.
Appropriation Of 100000 by Con.
gress For Exhibit in 1912.

Observation-Disclosures peace
salve. to cost $4,000, is to be ap-
piled by Congress to the Japanese sit
uation. The House Committee on
Industrial Arts and Expeditions de-
cided to report favorably bill an
propriating 100000 to make nos
sible the participation of the United
States in the International Exposition
in Toxic in 1912.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-03-13
johnson in Field as States Choice.

johnson in Field as States Choice.
The Democratic State Committee of
Minnesota at st. Paul after bitter
fight adopted resolution iudorsing
Governor John A. Johnson, of Mime
sofa, for the Democratic nomination
for President, and recommended that
he be named by the National Conyen-
ton at Denver in July.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-03-13
New York Bank Frauds.

New York City.-In statement to
the Acknowledgement the receivers
for the Oriental Bank reported the
discovery of many irregularities and
crimes among the banks assets and
books.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-03-13
5000 Granite Men Strike.

More than 5000 granite cutters.
quarrymen and others employed in
the granite industry in Massachu.
sets, Vermont, Rhode Island and
Connecticut went on strike following
the failure to adjust new wage
agreement.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-03-13
KANSAS Instructs For Taft.

In Topeka the Kansas State Con-
vention elected four delegates-at-
large and instructed them for Taft.
The administration of President
Roosevelt was unanimously Endorsed.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-03-13
Puts 5000 Out of work.

The National Cash Register Com
pany, Dayton, Ohio, suspended opera
tions, affecting 5000 employees.
Officials of the company say they can
not tell when work will be resumed.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-03-13
Louisiana Republican Split.

New Orleans.-Louisiana will send
two delegations to the Republican
National Convention, one to repre-
sent the Lily Whites, the other the
Black and Tans.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-03-13
Virginia Electrical Execution.

Richmond. Va.-The Senate con-
Cured in the House bill providing
for the execution of condemned GRIM
inals at the State pcnitentiary by cleo
tricity.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-03-13
NEWS BY CABLE


Berinon of the large of children of Ger
BIRTH estimated
cent the victims of the Conwood Ohio fire the
catastrophe occasions horrorstrickn
Fatheand The papers publish bruay frank
cheapness with which life held
more deahdeang experiences like the
hnwood disasters
elementary principle of govern
= -
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-03-13
5000 Return to Copper Mines.

Between 1000 and 5000 men re-
turned to work in the Butte Mon
.ana) copper carp. Practically all
The important mines which were
closed were reopened.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-03-13
Priest Commits Suicide.

Waterbury, Conn.-The Rev. Will
lam E. Dunworth. assistant pastor of
st. Mary's Star of The Sea, New Lon
don. committed suicide by shooting
himself in the head.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-03-13
House to Investigate Accusations of
CorrrIDtion nv Submarine Lobby

Corruption by Submarine Lobby.
Washington, D. C.-The national
capital was stirred to its core when
the testimony of Representative
George L. Lilley, of Connecticut,
charging corruption of Congressman,
was transmitted to the House.
Under a resolution adopted unani-
mously and without debate, Speaker
Cannon appointed special commit
tee to investigate the submarine scam
dial, and the feeling in Washington is
that the country is on the eve of start
ling disclosures.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-03-13
Europeans Going Home.

New York City.-There was net
reduction of 1881 in the laboring
population of the United States dur
ing the last sixty days as a result of
emigration.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-03-13

Wife of Former Senator Dead.
Mrs. Frank J. Cannon, wife of for.
mer United States Senator Cannon, OF
Utah, died in Ogden.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-03-13
Praises Newspaper Men.

Congressman Lilley in an address
declared the Washington newspaper
correspondents ranked in ability with
the strongest members of Congress.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-03-13
New Planet Discovered.

The discovery of new planet or
satellite was announced in a cable
dispatch received from the observa-
tory at Kiel, Germany, by the astron-
omers at the Harvard observatory at