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The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-03-12

Easter this year comes the Sunday
OF April 10. Last season 1t was on the
hast Sunday and the last day OF
March,
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-03-12

Every property owner Of the city
should do some tree planting This
spring.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-03-12
Committeeman Continued.

committeeman CohtInued,
A motion then prevailed that the
committeeman of the various wards
be instructed to continue in their Of
fees until their successors are select
ed, and the convention thereupon adj.
journed.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-19
Representative HefI|n DenOunces
Ihs New York Exchange.
PRODUCER HAS NO SHOW WHATEVER
United States Is Losing Great Trade,
nc A'aer'a. Because of the Tricks
Of the Spectators in the Large
citiea.
(By Associated rresa,

WAStiIGTON, ID. c., March 10
III me couise of discussion of tho
cotton industry, MIR. HELM. Ainbom,
:" 'nc Rouse of Representatives TODAY
referred to the falling off of the trade
oi this country in that staple lilo
declared that the South was NOT onIv
.ne greatest region in the world for
eotuoh'' but had demonstrated that
mere was no other place in the world
wnerc cotton could be manufactured
50 cheaply and proftably
And yet. ne said. England China
ana Japan were getting most Of tho
.raue III cotton goods. If The ITnitad
, ,". wanted fair share of shat
trade IL must so after IT, $50
re pleaded that cotton proaucers
should be put upon the same bosis
as any manufacturer or mercantile
business. The one obstacle that s,ooa
III the way of buying and selling COT
,oh III the open. he declared was the
New York Cotton Exchange which wo.
ne "rottenest on earth" ana tba vos
rious bucket shops" He called IN
ON congress to act "and not he do
ny Il suggestion from the White
rouse that at some time in the pale
ard distant future commission NAV
De appointed to look into the snenu.
lators' hands. 'PeNo-
The producers he asserted "hay.
suffered The horrors that come fron
year. e"r "i'e
Ihere was an army of producers in
.he West and an army of producers
IN the South marching through their
representatives to this chamber. ask
ing yon to act now and drive from
power the gamblers in the exchanges
IN chicago and New York"
Repiying to a question by Mr. F;,z-
gerald. New York, as to whether
.hefe Fad been any complaints of in
Justice done BY the exchange in trad
ing cotton, Mr.. Helm charged that
me exchange had Disseminated
Continued on Page Two.)
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-19
FRANKLIN FIELD 10 LAND
ARMY AND NAVY GAmE
Big Football Game VIII be In All
Probability Played in Philadcl-
phia Again.
iny Assoclntcd prnasl

PHILADELPHIA. PA. March 49,
The PENNSYLVANIA athletic authorities
nave made n new proposition to the
WeSt Point mud Annapolis football
management by which all hands VIII
receive moro seats for the annual
football game than ever before. and
which II liz confidently expected will
end all controversy ana land the army
ana navy game for Franklin field
again next November.
Plans have been mnde by n local
contractor by which low temporary
movable seats will be erected nll
around the griliron capable of seat.
lng 10000 additional persons. Tho
scheme will do away with the oh.
jections raised by the anniversary
trustees against The big temporary
stand formerly erected nj the west
end of Franklin field, ana AT the same
,ime VIII furnish 5000 more seats
Than that stand
This win increase the seating on.
pacity OF Franklin field to 80, 900.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-19
FOUGHT
BURGLARS ALL ALONE
Wounded One So Seriously That He
VIII Die But Two Others .nake
Their Escape.

NYACK. N. Y, March 1s.-post-
master David ]. Smith. of West Ny
ack. made a .single-handed attaci,
early today unon three burglars who
mad dynamited the postoGice safe and
wounded one of the men so severel,
that it is believed he will die. Tha
others escaped. Postmaster Smith
was not injured. The wounded man
who has been brought to hospitn,
mere. gave his name as Edward Muir
ply. and his age rs IS years. Re.
yond that he would tell nothing abont
himself Mr.. Smiths living apart.
ments are directly over the postofIice
Early this morning he was reused bv
me sound of an explosion and after
arming himself rushed down stairs. He
found that the safe in the postottice
had been wrecked and saw three men
gathering up coins which had been
scattered over the office l.y the OK.
plosion. When Smith rushed into the
once the men stood their ground for
a moment but a shot from the most
masters revolver struck one of them
and he fell.
The two other robbers. who os-
capped. got away with about 81 In
cash.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-19
CLYDE LINER CHIPPEWA
roWED TO MEN, YORK
She Had Lost Her Propeller and
Iaiishaft and Was Brought
Back With Difficulty.
tBy Associated Pressl

NEW YORK. March 1s.-The CLYDE
liner Chippewa. Captain Devereauy.
reported as having lost her propeller
and tailshaft while on her VOYAGE
from Jacksonville. arrived here today
IN low of the Clyde liner Kathadjan
Captain Mcguire.
The Chippewa. after being disabled
was lowed into Jacksonville By the
steamer Onandaga OF the same line
She left Jacksonville March 10 in tow
OF the steamer Apache, Captain STA
pies. of the same line the intention
being to bring the disabled steamer
direct to New York for repairs but In
Two DAYS the attempt was abandoneI
and the Chippewa was left nj Bruns-
wick, Ga.
Two days later in March the Kata-
nhDl bound from Jacksonville to Bos.
ton called at Brunswick and too,
charge of the Chippewa to bring her
north The two steamers arrived
inside Sandy Hook at l:42 u. m. Wheo
me Wathahdin turned over her dis.
abied companionship to the tugs RAY
mond and pal2ell which brought her TO
dock. "o' ~
The Katahdin proceeded toward her
destination.
The Chippewa Will be fitted with .
new propeller ana have her machinery
repaired
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-19
He RECOMMENDS PARDON FOR HIM
Compelled to Sentence Orchard to the
ealIows Because He Pleaded Guilty
to Charge of Murder in the FRS,
Degree, But Believes He shouldn'.
be Hanged.
tBy Associated Press)

CALDWELL IDAHO. March is -
Stating that he believed that Harry
Orchard. in his testimony in the trials
.of William ID. Haywood ANA George
a. Pettibonc. Tor the murder of eX-
Governor Frank Steunenburg told the
exact Truth. attempting TO conceal
nothing. Judge Fremont Wood in the
District Court. today recommended
that the state board OF pardons com
mute Orchards sentence of death to
Imprisonment in the state pcnitenti-
airy
The sentence of death was pro
nounced in accordance with the plea
of guilty entered by Orchard. Tues
day OF last week. when arraigned.
Judge Wool presided nj both the
Haywood and Pettibone trials. In
sentencing Orchard and recommending
the communication OF his sentence.
Judge Wood reviewed the case from
the time OF the killing of Frank
Steunenburg TO the present including
the arrest, Of Orchard, his confession.
the arrest of Charles r. Meyer. pres
ident of the Western Federation of
Miners; William d. Haywood. sec
rotary of the Federation. and George
A. Pettibone. the trials of Haywood
ana Pettibone and the plea of guilty
entesed by Orchard TO the charge of
murder in the first degree, the pun
ishment for which is death. under the
Idaho statutes.
After the court proceedings. Or
chard was taken bacl, to Boise and
placed in the prison. The board OF
pardons meets on April 1.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-19
ANTl-POoL ROOM LAW
ADOPTED IN KENTUCKY
1t Was Only After Hard Eiuh,
That Friends Of the Measure
Had 1t Passed.
(By Assoclnted pross,

FRANkFoRr. KY. March 1S.-
with the passing or the ahti-pool-
room law which provides heavy pen.
atty for operating poolroom cxcopt
as Dook-making on the race course
during race meetings. the 1905 ses-
sion of the Kentucky legislature nd
lonrned early today. only by the
most heroic methods were friends OF
.ne OH able TO bring IL ont TO Ia
voted on. precedent of years was
oVerthrown when an nnfavorable COM
mittee on rules was ousted from ron
troll of the floor The bill was passc1
by vote OF IS to 4.
a bill for the appropriation of half
million dollars for the completion of
the state capitol was passed by vote
OF 81 TO 81. Several bills CARVING
large appropriations for state instltr.
lions were also passed.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-19
Didn't Hold Committee Meetings Be-
cause Of naPy|andsf's Death.
.LARSE NUMBER 70 ATTEND FUNERAL
The Services wiil be Held in Emman
uel Protestant Episcopal Church in
Baltimore Tomorrow Afternoon.
Family Desires a Quiet Funeral.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., March 1S.-
mere was full attendance of the
senate today when at the beginning
OF the session Senator Rayner, Of
Maryland. announced the death of his
colleague. William Pinckney Whyte.
al the request Of the family no for
maj funeral Will be held. and no com
mittee was appointed by the Senate
10 attend the services, hut remark
able tribute to mis- long life ana
achievements were paid by Mr.. RAY.
her- After adopting the usual resolu.
lions the Senate adjourned ont of re .
spect to the memory of the late Sen.
ator having been in session only six
minutes.
No work was done today by any o.
The committees of which senate ,
Whyte was a member.
a meeting had been called Nv
chairman Cullom. of the foreign re-
latiohs committee. and Secretary of
o.ate Root appeared TO explain some
Hague. "e
The committee decided. however IN
adjourn without taking up the treo-
ties. ~ 'e"
At the request of large num ho.
VI senators, Seareeant-at arms Rams.
ueii arranged TO secure train to
convey 10 Baltimore the members oe
.ne senate who may wish TO attend
the funeral. " "''e''''
when the announcement of Tho
u I, OF Senator Whyte reached the
Rouse Mr.. Gill offered resolutions of
respect. In accordance with the re-.
quest of The family the usual com.
mittee to attend the funeral was not
appointed, but the resolutions were
auopted' and as further mark of
respect the House adjourned.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-19

OF cowardicc ana incapacity, ana Gen
GRAZ trock. according TO the ndict-
msnl displayed tho ouch incapacity
and want of Judgment.
The outcome of The trial was the
sentencing TO death OF General Stoes-
sci. which finding was committed to
ten years Imprisonment. while Cen
eral Frock WAS ordered to be rcpt-
mandcd for disciplinary oHense.
General Smynoff WAS also on trial
before the court martial charged with
having failed 10 remove General lrocl,
lrom his command. although he sus-
pected an agreement between Cen
era's Stoesscl and Frock to surrcnd-
or The fortrcsn. He was acquitted or
this charge.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-19
LYNCHlNG or
A NEGRO MURDERER
Harden Moore, Who Killed Rocking.
ham Farmer for Bottle of Gin.
ger Ale Escapes Mob.
INV AssocInted Press)

WINSTON-SALEN. n. c.. March IS.
Harden Moore. a negro was brought
from the Stokes county Jail TO the
Forsyth prison at three o'clock thi.
morning for safe Keeping.
The sheriff of Stokes was advised
that an attempt would he made last
night to lynch the negro who stands
charged with killing William Christie.
pher n Rockingham farmer. at Pine
Han. Christmas day.
a telephone message from Danbury
says the expected mob did not show
up there last night.
Moore was badly excited when he
arrived here. He declares that he
shot Christopher in self-deTense The
men fen out over n bottle of ginger
ale. The negro fed TO Ohio ANA was
captured last month.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-19
HIS SECRETARY GOING ON STANG
He Asked investigating Committee
Three Times to be Allowed to Tes.
tify But was Refused, But Upon
Hobson's Request He Will be Al
lowed to Tell His story.
fBy Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. March 49,
Edgar Clarkson. secretary TO Repre-
sentative Hobson will be the first
witness called by the submarine in
vcstigating committee when its SEES.
sion is resumed tomorrow. NJ T.
Clarkson is expected to fatty contra.
dict the sworn testimony of formc:
Naval Constructor Lawrence Spear,
now vice president and naval archi-
icct for the Electric Boat Company.
in which he denied the truth of tho
sworn statement OF Representatives
liobson that he had approached Hob
son and told l1obson that the Electric
Boat Company had influence with
Speaker Cannon. and that If IIol,son
stood right on submarines this in
ill'ence would be brought TO bear TO
secure his assignment to the commit
tee on naval affairs.
Mr.. Hobson made formal request
Tor the committee to place MIR. Clark
son on the stand. the latter's offer TO
testify having been thrice turned aside
by the committee.
In an interview Mr.. Hobson said:
me statements made To the investi-
so"''Hb toiiIullltct were HDSOIutelv cor
rect Mr.. Spear. after approaching
the subject in round about manner,
aid inform Secretary Clarkson that
his company had influence with the
speaker and was willing to use that
influence to secure my assignment to
the naval committee in return for n
friendly attitude on my part toward
submarines. The statement by Mr.
Spear so astonished my secretary and
made such vivid impression on his
mind, he informs me he practically
can repeat MIR. Spears words.
Mr.. GARRISON AT once acquainted
me with Mr.. Spears visit and his offer
and subsequently Mr.. Spear called ON
the telephone and repeated to me per-
Honally his declaration of influence
with the speaker. and his offer to use
IT In my behalf There Is not The
slightest possibility for any mistake
or misunderstanding on my part a.; TO
what Mr.. Spear did ana said and
meant"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-19
IOWA DELEGATES ARE
INSTRUCTED FOR TAFT
Platform Has Plank Calling for Re-
vision Of Ia diff at Special SEES
sion of Congress.
9(Dy Associated Press. ,

DIES MONIES. IOWA, March is =
The Republican state convention to-
day elected four delegates at large
10 the national convention. Instructed
them TO vote for William IL. Taft for
the presidential nomination, and en-
dorsed Senator w. b Allison for re-
election; approved the plank of the
Ohio platform calling for revision
of the tarT at a special session or
Congress and adjourned finally.
Senator Allison's adherents dom
mated the convention. Followers of
Governor A, b. Cummings declared
that they forced The Endorsement of a
revision OF the tariff.
Supporters of Allison insisted that
there were as many revisionists in
their ranks as those of Cummings.
Friends Of Allison were 1nic,, to
retort and iTonic saliies set the con-
vention in frequent roars of laugh
te'.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-19
NEWPORT NEWS VA. THURSDAY MARCH 49, 1908.

peculiar brownish powder which fell
from the sky. Then followed. accord
ing TO Captain Benkcr. shower of
blazing meteors which began TO fall
abom, the vessel, the phenomena last
ing several minutes.
The sea abcut the vessel became
phosphorescent and as far rs the
eye could see, the men aboard the
Ocean say. dazzling objects OF every
color danced about on the sea. The
remarkable. sight according to tho
log OF the Ocean. was Witnessed at =
o'clock IN the morning OF March A.
while the steamer was In latitude 80 80
north. and longitude 7l.27 west. last
ing 30 minutes.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-19
HOTEL MANAGER JUMPS
DOWN ELEVATOR SHAFT
But an Ascending Car Prevents Him
From Carrying Out Desire to
End His Life.
fBv Associated Preaa,

CHICAGO. ILL. March lS.-Georgc
Is. Mcclure. who said he recently had
been manager OF the Park ana Duval
hotels at jacksonville. Fla. attempt-
ed to Kill himself today by Jumping
down an elevator shaft from me sew.
enth hoor of the Auditorium build
ing. He landed on an ascending car
at the fourth floor and was not in.
!nred. Mcclure admitted he had
Jumped down the shaft with su!cida,
intent. lie was taken to the Harrison
60 poi'Sc sutton Where acted
were strapped TO chair TO nrevent
MN from trying again to end his IFS
oy butting his head against the walls
of his cell
IN explanation of his despondency
Mcclure said he had lost his good no
sition in Florida.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-19
SAYS A BIG METEOR
JUST MISSED THE SHIP
Immense Aerolite, Declares Captain
of the Ocean, Raised High
Waves About Vessel

PHILADELPHIA, PA, March is -
Ia ely Escaping destruction by
meteor weighing many tons, in mid
ocean, the Dutch steamship Ocean,
which arrived here today. was almost
enveioped by huge waves following tho
disappearance of the aerolte into the
sea- according TO Captain Renkert.
immediately after the meteor struck
me sea the impact caused huge waves
10 sweep over the vessel.
Many of the crew became i'll from
me effects of the gas, which Captain
benkert declares would have asphyx-
iated them Tad they not sought
shelter below decks. The gas re-
NAMED in the atmosphere for more
Sthan ] minutes, and when Captain
Benkert and his men ventured on
deck they found it covered with n
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-19

number of houses and barns were de-
slroyed. The storm was general in
this section. Az Irwin three build
Digs we're struck by lightning and
Hooded streams lied MP The Irwin
Grcenshurg electric railroad.
In Washington county many build
ings were struck BY lightning and
burned.
Three gas well derricks were blown
down at Seolaville. Rivers In all sec
lions are rising rapidly and rains at
the headwaters threaten Pittsburg
with another food
a stage of 20 feet, two feet below
The danger line, is expected by morn
ing and an ultimate stage of 30 feet
is rot imnrohablc.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-19
NOT MARRIED, MAN ARD
GIRL SENT TO PRISON
5erney Westeoat and Mamie BLACK.
burn, Eighteen Years Old, serv.
ing Terms for OHense.

STAUNToN. VA. March IS.-Ber-
hey Westcoat and Mamie Blackburn
OF Basic City, are in Jail here to serve
SIX months each for living together in
violation Of the law.
Ihe girl is eighteen years old. While
IN jail at Basic City two men broke
the lock and liberated her, lat she
was recaptured.
the man was seen on freight troi,
mere and when an officer tried to ar
rest him he escaped and returned to
Basic City. He was soon captured.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-19
CONFERENCE HELD N WASHINGTON
Said to be One of the Mos, Represcn-
tative Gatherings Of Labor Inter.
ests Ever brotherhood Of
Locomotive Engineers, and rarmere
Represented.
my Associated prcss)

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. March lS.-.
That memorial formally protesting
against the inaction of Congress In
the matter of legislation IN the In.
terest of organized labor and clearly
setting forth its demands with respect
thereto. would be presented to the
leaders Of that body within n few
DAYS, was considered MS tho most I'M.
porinnt action taken at today's sea.
sion OF the labor conference. The
uh'y VIII devolve upon one of the two
committees appointed by President
Gompcrs today termed the protest
committee which was directed To
from an address to be presented to
those responsible for Legislation I'm
Congress pointing out the failure of
Congress to enact needful LEGISLATION
ana setting forth the demands of In
Dor on the subject II WA also do
rided 10 ask the leaders In Congress-
10 iiN upon time when committee
from the lalor conference can confer
with thcm
IL is understood that the memorial
VIII call attention to the recent IN.
junction decisions of the Supreme
court against labor organizations
asking that the Sherman ANTITRUST
law be SO amended as To afford re-
lief
ne committee on labor was auth.
orlzed 10 draft q memorial 10 he scnt
TO me members of the various labor
organizations and the people general,
setting forth the prevailing conditions
among workingmen. ana callinp m
teniion 10 what organized Inhor do
ilihhds at the hands OF the Federal
government. ~
representative Labor Catherine.
me conference which Is composcd
VI representatives from the III mt
'o"al ana International trade unions
UT z'o0u local unions. is regarded os
one or the most representative potb-
eFinsS In the history of organizer H.
Dor. '"'~eu III
Formal organization was efroc,oa
by the election of President con,, oosu
Is permanent chairman ana Frank
MORRISON as secretary. Presiden,
Hompers made an address In which
ne outlined the object of the eathor.
ihg' saying that while il was collal
primarily to consider the recent in
Junction and boycott decisions of tho
supreme Court. other questions o,so
would be considered. "'''
feature of the gathering yns t,,a
presence for the first time in tho NE
'ors Oh labor gatherings of delegates
represehting the Farmers .,ational
mon on,on ana the brotherhood of Loco.
IDLY ,'o'l'c Engineers. which two bodies
nave nav. never affiliated with the Ameri
can can Federation of Labor. except in =
iraternal way. u It
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-19
stccplechase Fun Of Aooldon,,

- NEW ORLEANS. La. March is -
me s'eeplechase at City Park today
was productive OF accidents. John
Diiion and Dario both fell, but their
riue's escaped injury. Kemp Ridgely
me even money ravorlte. romped in an
easy winner, with DR.. Logan, ut 10
2 second Weather clear. track FAST
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-19
Governor Guild verv m

BASTON. MASS. March 1S-It was
announced tonight that Governor
Guild. who has been i'll for two weeks.
is IN Il critical condition. The physi-
clan found him so i'll that II was nee
essary to call other phhysicians into
consultation.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-19
Funeral on Fridav Att.r,,

BALTIMORE, Md March 1S.-Tho
funeral Of William Pinclyney Whyte
VINO died here last night of ervsine'
las VIII he held Friday afternoon at
emmanuel Protestant Episconai
church '''"'
~ conformity with the wishes of the
l ny IL VIII be quiet one. but il Is
expected that great multitude wiz
De present to honor the memory Of
Maryland's grand old man.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-19
GENERALS SMYRRoFF
AND r0CK FIGHT DUEL
Former Fatally Wounded by Latter
IN Ridlng schooI--Fought at
Close Range.
(By Associated Press)

ST. PETERSBURG. March is =
Lieutenant General SmyrnoT was
probably fatally wounded in a duel
fought here this morning with Lieu
tenant General Fock The men met
in the riding school of the Cheyalier
Guard Regiment and fought with mis-
.o's' standing close to each other when
me shots were exchanged.
me duel was caused by the mem
orandum written by General Smyrnoff
on the siege of Port Arthur in which
he questioned the courage of General
Fock The latter considered that bis
honor and reputation were involved
and challenged The author of the
memorandum.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-19

Gene'al smyrnoff was acting com
mander of Port Arthur during the
seige and at the time of its surrend-
er to the aJpanese. After his return
10 Russia he prepared secret report
of the defense of Port Arthur which
was the basis of the indictments ON
which Lientinank General Stossel.
Lieutenant General Frock and Major
General Reiss were tried for teir
lives before the supreme court mar
tial. General Stoessel was accused
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-19
PHTsBURG VISITED BY
CL0UDBURST AND STORM
Number Ct Houses and Barns Struck
by Lightning and Burned-Flood
l. Looked Fer.
nv Association preasl

PiTrSBURG. PA. March lS-AIuch
damage was done by cloudburst and
accompanying storm here tonight. a
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-19

THE DAILY PRESS 10 the
osly newspaper published In
Newport News that receives the
full news report OF the Asao.
clated Press.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-19
THE WEATHER

Rain and much colder Thurs-
day: Friday fair, continued cold.
er, fresh south, shifting to north
west winds.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-19

CONTINUED on Page Two.)