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The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-01-09
Effect REORGANIZATION.

Toledo, O.-The reorganization of
the Toledo Terminal Railroad Co. was
effected by the election of H. r. Led
yard, president; William Golfer, vice
president; J. e. Griffths, treasurer
temporary, and T. w. Stevens, Sec
retary temporary. Manager T. B.
Fogg will be continued is that position.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-01-09
Natural Gas For HamiIton.

Hamilton, O.-Judge Miller Outcalt,
of Cincinnati, counsel for the Colum-
bia Gas and Electric Co., has notified
the Hamilton gas committee that this
city will probably be supplied with nat
ural gas in a short time. It is planned
to connect Hamilton with main pipe
line at Maud's Station, near here.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-01-09
Found Guilty of Bribery.

Tindlay, O.-The jury in the case OF
Bryon Williamson, charged with bri-
berry, returned a verdict of guilty.
Williamson is charged with attempting
to offer Chase Thompson, a juror In
the Standard Oil trial of last June, ST.
900 if he would vote in favor of the
company. The offer was made to
Thomson through his wife.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-01-09
charoed With Embezzlement.

Toledo, O.-John ]. Hinckley, post
master at Rollersville, was arraigned
before United States Commissioned
Crane On the charge OF embczzling
$3.50 of money order funds. He plead
ed not guilty. In default of $500 bond
Hinckley was sent 10 the county jail
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-01-09
Will Not Be Idle.

Dayton, O.-The Cooper Heater Co.
which passed into the hands of re-
reiver, will continue operations. The
outlook is said to be encouraging, as
the company has large number of
orders. J. A. Gauthier will manage
the plant.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-01-09
Busy AGAIN at Lima.

Lima. O.-The Lima Locomotive and
Machine works, employing between L.
zoo and 1400 skilled mechanics. are
again putting men back to work, and
1t is expected will be running in full
force before ANOTHER month.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-01-09
Cooked Them Alive.

Marietta, O.-Hugo Uhlman is dead
and Chas. Conrath in critical condition,
the result cf the bursting of tube in
boiler at the P. NJ. & I. Co. power
station. Hundreds of gallons of toi:.
ing water and steam poured over The
victims, literally cooking them alive.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-01-09
MsiIent Miami Ereed.

Columbus, O.-Dallas Washburn, a
sccond-degree murderer, was granted
pardon by Gov. Harris, and he left
for Los Angeles, Cal. He was known
as "the silent man." as 1t was always
bard to get word out Of him.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-01-09
Fox Fooled Them.

Marion, O.-One thousand people
burned out to witness fox chase by
a score OF men on horseback with a
pack Of hounds. Reynard was given
a fifteen-ninute start, but brought the
chase to an abrupt ending by drowning
in Goose creek.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-01-09
Bankwreckino Is Charoed,

Cleveland, O.-Charles n. Schmtck-
president, and his son, w. H. SchmicS,
cashier. of the defunct First National
Of Leetonia, O., were arrested here by
the federal authorities on the charge
of wrecking the Leetonia bank. Both
father and son live in this city, where
thew are prominent
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-01-09
Mae in = Fury.

Lorain. O.-John Gable, in fury
over money matters, cut his wifos
throat with a jack knife and then bit
her hand so badly that thumb ard
finger will have to be amputated. She
will recover. Gable has been arrested.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-01-09
Censnre Rnnseuelt.

Dayton, O.-The United Trades and
Labor Council passed resolution con-
demning the action of President
Roosevelt in sending troops to Gold.
field, New, to suppress the union mi.
ners there.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-01-09
Ferrvboat Sunk BY River Steamer.

Gallipolis, O.-The Glenwood CIV.
Va.) ferryboat was sunk in collision
with the steamer Carrie Brown, near
here. The passengers and crew of tha
ferry boat we're thrown into the river
but were rescued by the steamers
crew
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-01-09
Eearine Insanity, Commits suielde.

Niles, O.-Frank Vaughn, upon re-
turning home from a visit, found h6
wife dead from bullet wound, Sclk
inflicted. beside their twomonth-old
baby. She left a note stating that she
feared insanity,
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-01-09

Sy,328, 8,3YO.4 S9,57O, %
Wh3c the receipts of the state show
a healthy growth, due to increase in
population and wealth of the state and
to additional sources of revenue, and
while the balance in the treasury is
large. the demands for appropriations are
also increasing, so that the same eau
tion should be exercised and economy
practiced in making appropriations as
heretofore.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-01-09

That Ohio is doing a great work in
higher education is shown in the enroll
ment for the past year at the universi-
versity, Columbus, 2,277; Ohio university,
Athens, 1879; Miami university, Oxford,
1,149; Wilberforce university, near Xenia.
443 The estimates for these UNIVERSE
ties for the next year aggregate 81 20s,-
$40. The total expenditures for the same
institutions were 1914, ,566.66 the past
year.
Railroad Commission.
Though scarcely a year and a half has
elapsed since the appointment and organ
lxation OF the railroad commission, It can
Ne ss-.a fairly that the work OF the de-
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-01-09

l have continued my recommendations
for the most part to the opera tions OF
state departments and institutions, based
on experience in cooperating with them
due courtesy to your honorable body, as
we'll as with due regard for the consti-
, tutional division of responsibility between
the legislative, judicial and executive de-
partments of the state government l do
not consider it my province to take spe-
cific part in legislation other than that
bearing on the betterment of the admin
istrative service.
The present general assembly, with its
record for more good temperance legiS-
lation than any of it's predecessors, with
salary law, provision for good roads, re-
habiitation of the canals, codifying of
the statutes regulation of railways and
similar corporations and other commend
credit, Is entitled to the fullest conf
dence for the future.
: / desire, however, again to call your
attention to the fact that, while the in
come Of the state has increased, there is,
with all the present balance In the state
treasury, danger of the expenditures be-
ing In excess OF the receipts. The ap-
double the average of those made from
the general revenue fund in previous
years.
places for the feeble minded, there are
now twenty three state institutions to be
maintained. When the three additional
institutions now under way are completed
the state will have 26 such establish
ments to support at an annual cost eX-
ceediDg five million. 1t might be we'll to
define some Limitation to the parental
policy of the state. There seems to be
such tendency toward experiment and
expansion in state charities that you
should consider probable conditions in the
future as well as appears at the present
time.
Columbus. Ohio. January 6, 1908.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-01-09

The report Of the commissioner of SOL
diers'. claims for the two years ending
November 18th, 1907. shows that the to-
tai number of claims granted through
the instrumentality of that department
for the period was 2,031 as follows: Sol
diers, l,7S4; widows lSS guardians. g.;
minors, %; back pay, bounty, etc, %.
The total amount Of the claims thus
granted was S3l4l7144
New-York tribune., 1908-07-11
DIE IN CROSSING CRASH
Brooklyn Ship Broker and HIS Wife
Killed on Long Island.
IBy Telegraph to Tho Tribune

Eastport, N Y, July 10-William R. Hutch
ings. Of No. 2Ss Sterling Place, Brooklyn a ship
broker at No. 81 South street. and his wife and
child who were in automobile, were struck
by the Hamptons Friday special, the fastest
train on the Long Island Railroad. this after
noon, half a mile west OF the Centre Moriches
station. Mrs. Hutchings was almost instantly
killed and Mr.. Hutchings died later at his Cen
tire Moriches cottage, in Union avenue Their
ten-year-old daughter received injuries which
may prove fatal.
Grandart. the chauffeur, denies that he
racing with the train. which was about five
minutes late and running at than sixty
miles hour in effort to make time. The
locomotive reached the crossing just as the rear
wheels of the auto were leaving the track, and,
striking it with terrific force, demolished the
back of the machine and hurled Mr. and Mrs.
Hutchings and their daughter many feet The
train stopped Immediately and returned to
the crossing.
The three injured persons were carried to the
home Of F. S. Homans, the scene of the
accident. and DIR. Warner and DR.. Fowler. Of
Centre Moriches. and DIR. Rogers the railroad
physician, summoned. Mrs. Hutchngs
died before their arrival
New-York tribune., 1908-07-11
DEMOCRATS FOR TAFT
T1Co Ne7o Jersey Representatives IN
Congress Bolt Brydn.

Eugene W. Leake. Democrat who represents
the 9Th New Jersey District In Congress, has sent
letter to William H Taft, saying that he will
vote for the Republican nominees. and offering his
services in the campaign. The letter follows:
l cannot subscribe either to the candidate the
platform of the Denver convention The conserva-
tive citizens of this country who neither reao-
tionary the representatives of predatory wealth
special interests. but who desire rigid enforce
ment of the law with equal handed justice must
look to you for protection against the wave OF
radicasnf and class prejudice which Will folio"
the Denver convention. You will have my vote on
Election Day. and if during the campaign my ser
vices will be of any value to your national com
mittee l will cheerfully tender them
In speaking yesterday of the work of the Demo-
cratic convention, Mr.. Leake said:
Fortunately, parties cannot always choose the
issues of political campaigns Neither candidate
nor platform can make the paramount issue or
the approaching Presidential election other than
Bryanisrn Since the Civil War no greater peril
has confronted the country than the danger OF a
Bryan dollar. which repudiatton; the dam
ger of Bryan craftsmanship which means ruin.
and the prostitution of the Democratic party to
few labor agitators, which means riot
IF the candidate and the platform tIs
standards of Democracy, am no longer Demo-
New-York tribune., 1908-07-11
4IRSHIP FALLS ON WIRE.
Hamilton Crauls to Safety OUer
Insulated Feeder.

charles X Hamilton. aeronaut. who made
an ascension in his dirigible balloon from
Brighton Beach yesterday, was wrecked in mid
air bv rope which became entangled in the
nroneller and was forced to crawl hand over
hand 10 safety when the machine fell across
trolley feed wire.
Hamilton has been making ascensions each
dav and at O'Clock last night he called to his
attendants TO cast the machine loose, remarkfng
chat he was going ito sea" When the machine
was hout seventy-f1ve feet in the air one of the
,oooring ropes became entangled In the propeller,
breaking off one of the blades and hurlng II
through the gasbag. The gas escaped through
the Jagged opening, and the airship sank rapid
w II landed across the feed wires OF the
Marine Railway, which operates trolley service
between Manhattan Beach and Brighton Beach
and Mr. Hamilton would have been seriously in
tpred but for his agility. He climbed down the
r,eeing of his balloon, and then. hand over hand.
an the insulated feed wires TO the nearest troll
,e,, r,ole. down which he slid to the ground Inc
airsbfn was wrecked, but will be repaired and
used within few days
Hamilton has been wrecked in several previous
ascensions
New-York tribune., 1908-07-11

crat, and will oppose this new labor organization
masquerading under the guise of the Democratic
party whose success can only be based upon
class hatred. prejudice and demagogy. 1t be-
hooves the laboring who does not wish TO
bring about a condition in which 1t will be un-
profitable manufacture who seeks work instead
OF the promises of politicians; the business man.
merchant and investor who prefer prosperity to
bankruptcy and those who cherish the mainte-
nance of American ideals to support for the Pres-
dency irrespective Of their previous party af1lla-
TONS the Hon. William H. Taft
The 9th District comprises one-half of HUDSON
County, where Robert Davis controls almost
everything in Democratic politics. The only New
Jersey delegates TO the Denver convention who
favored the nomination Of Bryan went from Hud-
County. Mr. Leake is now serving his hrst
term in Congress.
lie Gage Pratt. who~represents the 8th District,
is another Democrat who will not support Bryan.
Mr.. Pratt is in Panama. This is his first
term in Congress. He announced recently that he
would not seek denomination. as he did not care
TO run on the same ticket with Bryan The Sth
District comprises one-half of Essex County
New-York tribune., 1908-07-11
DESERVING BRYANISM
President Hears from Democrats
InUited to alaska Exposition.
LRr Telegraph to The Tribune. ]

10y ANiSeANf-
OYSTER Bay July 1O-Snce the nomi-
nation of Bryan became foregone conclusion
the President has received numerous communi-
cations from oldtime Democrats announcing
their intention of supporting Mr. Taft They
refused longer to be made part of the Bryan
vaudeville show they say, and are resolved
this year to make his defeat overwhelming
that by no possible chance will he ever again
play a dominant part in the councils of De-
n0cracy. Many of the Presidents Democratic
correspondents assure him that they not only
intend to- support the Republican nominee, but
assert that they will take off their coats and
bring in as many votes they can to support
the man who stands for the Roosevelt policies
and Roosevelt ideals Among the letters of this
sort that have reached the executive office is
one from former Democratic state Senator Of
New York, who is now prominent member or
Tammany Hail. He writes that he finds 1t I'M
possible to swallow Organism for the third time
and adds that he has written a letter to Chair
man Taggart of the Democratic National COM
mittee in which he expressed his mind with
more force than elegance.
az offered to bet Taggart," writes the ex Sen
ator. "the sum of $4,000 to 5000 that Bryan
will be beaten for the election, and offered to
make another bet of the size and with the
same odds that Bryan will lose New York state.
Mr. Taggart has not taken up either proposi-
ton
President Roosevelt has received an invitation
70 he the guest OF Camp Dawson. Of the Arctic
brotherhood at the Alaska -Yukon-Pacifc Ex-
position which will be held in Seattle next year
The invitation is unique, being engrossed on
white skins and containing half a dozen beau
tiful photographs of hunting scenes and land
scapes in Alaskan territory. The flags of the
United States and of Great Britain ornament
the head of the invitation, and under these flags
is the motto. NO Boundary Line Here 1t is
improbable that the President will be able to
accent the invitation of the Aaskans to be their
guest, owing to his proposed hunting trip In
Africa.
President Roosevelt to-day remained at home
quietly reading most Of the morning, except
during the few hours he spent with Secretary
Loeb in going over the mornings mail and die
tating letters Dr. Alexander Lambert of New
York arrived this morning guest of the
President at Sycamore Hill. to remain over
Sunday lively game of tennis was played
late this afternoon on the fine court, where the
President almost daily has contest with some
one usually one of the boys or some athletic
guest A representative of a magazine came
to Sagarnore Hill this afternoon and had con-
ference with President Roosevelt in an endeav-
or to secure some of the Presidents writings
on his African hunt to publish serially.
New-York tribune., 1908-07-11
FIRE SWEEPS VILLAGE.
Business Section Of South RiUer,
n. j., Practically Wiped Out.
rRv telegraph to The Tribune ]

New Brunswick. n. J., July 10.-Several
buildings on the main business street of South
River six miles from here, were burned at a
loss of $4,000 this afternoon. Two fire
panies from this city were sent there and saved
the town from destruction.
The fire started in the living apartments over
Henry Silks drug store, from a gasolene stove
il Is said, and spread TO Citizens Hall, a brick
structure, burning the Levy jewelry store
George Serviss's confectionery, William Nor
gans undertaking establishment. James Bis
sett's home, L. Manahans livery stables and the
postoffice The postoffice in Citizens Hall
Part of the Washington Hotel, conducted by
Otto Iindberg, was also destroyed. The fire
burned three hours.
Patrick Allen fell off the hotel roof and was
perhaps fatally hurt Practically the entire
business centre Of the village wiped out.
New-York tribune., 1908-07-11
FIRE iSWEEPS FOREST.
Thousands of Acres of South Jersey
WOOd Destroyed.
rRv TeIegraph to The Tribune. J


Mays Landing. n. j. July 1O.-With the dead
underbrush and leaves dry as tinder under the
hot sun of the long continued drouth, forest
fire. supposed to have been started by berry
pickers at South River and Estleville, swept
fiercely over thousands of acres of valuable
woodland, leaving nothing except charred trees
in it's wake Several fire wardens, reinforced by
men. women and children. have been battling
with the flames for forty-eight hours. and late
this evening they succeeded in getting the hre
under control.
Scores OF fire fighters responded 10 the call
of the wardens. and the water power company
detailed a number of employees to combat the
flames The fire fighters surrounded cram
berry bog. which is valued at Sl2.oo' ana py
hard work checked its progress The summer
cottage of Professor A. h. Entwisle, OF Phila-
deIpbia was saved only by heroic efforts. 1t
is reported that hundreds OF young rabbits and
other game pershed
New-York tribune., 1908-07-11

had heard Of the Indiana man. and IL the
Indiana delegation had not responded with q
veil silence would have reigned throughout the
auditorium.
During Marshan's speech the Texas delegation,
was busy hofsting a piacard advocating the
nomination Of Judge Gray. 1t was crested with
mild enthusiasm. but It's reception gave the first
fnkIinz that the Gray boom had been side
tracked moro by the Bryan forces than by the
refusal OF the Delaware Jurtst- Arkansas sec
onded the Kern nomination Ex-Governor
Thomas then placed Towne In nomination, and
his name was received with more cheers than
any other presented to the convention j. J.
Walsh of Connecticut spoke for Archibald Nc
Neil and J. B. Hill. Of Georgia, nominated Clark
Howell Then followed stream OF seconds for
Kern Folk Of Missouri, spoke for him. Kern.
OF illinois, after praistng John Mtchell pledged
the Illinois delegation TO the Hoosier- Hefin.
of Alabama, followed suit. Wade. OF Iowa. also
climbed on board the band wagon: James. cf
Kentucky. pledged his state, and In a few mo-
ments It was evident that the nomination OF
Kern was assured.
Blair Lee. OF Maryland. and Nevada stopped
tf,e stampede for a moment to second Tovns.
bur the erstrhile Minnesota Senator took the
platform and In a manly speech pledged his
voice and his vote TO the ticket OF Bryan and
Kern When Texas called ex-Representa-
tive Ball explained that II had been the inten-
tion of his delegation present the narrs OF
Judge Gray but that IN view OF the uneuufv-
ocaI refusal Of the Delaware jurist. he seconded
Kern. Judge Handy. OF Delaware. read tele-
gram from Judge Gray insisting that his name
be not presented. New York passed on the nrst
call but later through Daniel F. Cohalan.
pledged its support TO the ticket.
II had become evident that Kern would be
nominated. and when the call OF states had been
completed showing overwhelming Kern SEN
timent. HILL Of Connecticut. moved that the
nomination be made by acclamation- The mo-
ton was carried without dissenting vote and
after the customary resolutions had been adopt
ed the convention adjourned
The new Democratic National Committee met
this afternoon soon after the convention ad-
tourned and decided 10 defer the selection OF n
chairman until next Tuesday. when the commit
tee will meet at Lincoln TO confer with Mr.
Bryan.
PLATFORM PLANKS OPPOSED.
At least one feature OF the Democratic plat
form will antasonizs the Iaooring classes. se-
cording to the statement OF Samuel De Nedry.
one af the labor delegates from the District Of
! Columbia While he Is silent concerning the
anti-injunetion plank. he deplores the fact that
the Democratic party saw fit to place the foi-
| lowing. recommendation in the platform:
The Democratic party favors the extension Of
] AGRICULTURAL mechani~si and industrial educa-
New-York tribune., 1908-07-11
CARRIES HER DEAD CHILD TO DOCTOR


c,ar,to,1 conn July 10-Clasping her three
-, ,a,,gbter Lena to her breast. Mrs John
e,rae,e Of No 1o9 East 12sth street, New YORK
ctv. hurried into DR.. j. f. Harrison's office here
last night.
she has tainted, Doctor. Can you not do some
thing for her?'
~ Harrison found that the child was dead The
,,,,le girl fell into tub of hot water at Ridge
feld Conn., where she visiting her mother
few days ago and scalded. She was treated
,,,, local physicians. and yesterday Mrs Sprague.
left for New York, to put her in charge OF ne
,s,o,i,, nhvsicfan The little grew worse. ilid
,,,.t before Stamford was reached she seemed 20
fan into a stupor Mrs. Sprague got of the usin
here and hurried to DR.. Harrisons office. near the
railroad station
New-York tribune., 1908-07-11
IMMENSE OIL FIRE.
Flames Reach Height of 1900 Rect
Loss VII Be Millions.
TBy Telegraph to The Tribune ]

Mexico City, July 10.-The most extensive OH
fire in the history OF the industry is raging
seventy-fve miles southeast Of Tampico, Vera
Cruz. The field belongs to the Pennsylvania OH
Company. OF Pittsburg. workman accidentally
set fire to one of the wells and the fire com
municated to the underground reservoir. The
result was an explosion which blew the crust
off the earth for square mile. The flames
for five days have reached a height of 1000
feet. and can be seen fer two hundred miles at
The loss will run into millions.
New-York tribune., 1908-07-11
ROBERT MATHER HURT.
Injured While on Horseback Ride
an California.
IBy Telegraph to The Tribune.

Reddng Cal. July 10.-Robert Mather, presi-
dent of the Rock Island Railroad, was badly in
f1Ired yesterday while riding between Reddfng
and Weavervile. He had been on horseback.
but grew tired because of the heat and got into
q wagon leading his horse by the bride rein.
which he wrapped around his wrist The horse
stumbled pulling Mr.. Mather out of the wagon,
fracturins his left wrist and bruisng him badly.
Mr.. Mather was put under an anasthetc at
weayerviile while the broken bones were set
New-York tribune., 1908-07-11
LONE TRAIN RoBeER SHOT.

Spokane, Wash July 1O-A masked highwayman
attempted TO hold up the westbound fast mail train
near Naples. Idaho. yesterday afternoon. The con-
ductor and the robber whose name is Robert
Roman. exchanged q fusillade of shots, the robber
being probably fatally wounded. The left
his package of dynamite and tools and fed
down the track to Naples where hs captured
uuder water tank