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Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-06-19
Heard No Private Request.

have not heard nor considered, but have
refused to consider any private OF secret
request or appeal in either of these cases,
ana have without exception required that
all of the proceedings should be heard pub
hcly in the presence of representatives of
both sides, so that all should know every
thing to which any weight was given for or
against the applications, and that all the
world should have a chance to judge that
the reasons for the decision were just ana
righteous.
The conditions which existed when the
murder was committed battle description,
and already, after only eight years, seem in
credible The bitter struggle in the Demo.
cratic party had resulted in the election of
the Republican state officers and the issue
of the certificates of election to them by
two of the three members of the state cleo
ton hoard all three being Democrats.
After full argument before me in pubic
by both Sides and after Il most patient,
laborious and careful examination of all OF
the evidence, in the trials, | grant Caleb
Powers a full and unconditional pardon for
the Offense with which he stands charged,
and 2 restoration to all his rights of citI-
zenship aud order that he be forthwith
released from the jail.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-06-19
CALEB POWERS
AND J. HOW ARD
ARE PARD0NED
TWO ACCUSED OF COMPLETELY IN
GOFBEL MURDER FREED BY
GOVERNOR.
CLOSES NOTED KENTUCKYCASE
Wilson Considers Petitions Containing
100000 Names Urging Him to
Take This Action.
CRIME STAINED STATES NAME.

FRANKFORT, Ky. June 13.-By an
nouncing the pardon today of Caleb Pow
ers and James Howard Gov. Wilson
closed the last chapter in one of the
most noted criminal cases in the history
of this state, i'll which the people Of all
sections of the United States have for
maIIy expressed their interest by signing
the petitions for pardon.
In the closing days of January, eight
years ago, While the contest of William
Goebel for the gubernatorial seat occu-
pied by William II. Taylor was being
heard, Goebel was shot, dying later from
his wound. The shot was believed to
have come from Il half-open window of
the secretary of states office and as
Caleb Powers was then filling that posi-
ton, suspicion was at once directed to-
ward him and his arrest followed.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-06-19
Tried Four Times.

-Four times Powers has been put on
trial for his life on the charge of com
pHcity in the murder. the first three
trials resulting in conviction and sen
tence, death being the penalty i'll two
trials. On the fourth trial, which came
after the case had been carried to the
United States court, being finally APP
pealed to the supreme court, which turned
it back to the state courts, the jury dis
agreed and thereupon the efforts for Il
pardon of Powers, as we'll as for James
Howard, who had been convicted some
years ago on charge of completely, were
renewed.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-06-19
Governor Explains Action.

Gov. Wilson gave out the following
reasons for pardoning Powers and How
ard:
Application has been made to the COVER
nor for the pardon of Caleb Powers, who
stands charged by indictment found i'll the
Franklin circuit court and afterwards
transferred change of venue to the
Scott circuit court, with the crime of be
ing accessory before tie fact to the wiLful
murder of William Goebel The apptca-
ton is supported by petitions recommend
ing the pardon of the accused, signed 10y
nearly 100000 persons, some 100000 Ken
tuckians, and a large proportion are Demo
Gratis.
1t is not likely that at any time during
my term of office l shalt be called upon TO
decide matters of grayer Importance than
those presented by the applications for
pardon Of Cabel Powers and james b. How
ard. l have given to their consideration
the most careful, conscientious and thor
ough investigation and thought in my pow
er. l realize that whatever my decision
may be it will be harshly criticised. For
more than eight years this group of cases
has held the attention of the whole state,
and, indeed, of the whole country, as no
cases in this state ever did before.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-06-19
Stained Kentucky's Name.

The murder of Senator Goebel destroyed
a remarkable life, put the deepest grief to
his family and thousands of friends who
loved him, overthrow a whole state cleo
ton, destroyed the peace and good feeling
of the state for eight years, set Deighbor
against neighbor, made politics almost war,
stained the good name of Kentucky ana
shocked the civilized world. There was,
and is no shadow of excuse or palliation
for this base crime. There can be no
mercy for any one guilty OF the murder or
of aiding or abetting it, out the more grave
the crime, the more serious the RESPONSE
bility of deciding the question of guilt, and
the more imperative the duty of guarding
against injustice and wrong imposed under
the pressure of public excitement, passion
or prejudice.
The sympathy which makes all the world
akin, of every good man and woman, IS
with the brothers, kinsmen and friends OF
the victim of the murder.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-06-19
Cheers Greet Appearance.

Senator Foelker's appearance in the
chamber was greeted with volley of
handclapping which was sternly sup
pressed after a moment by Lieut.-Gov
Chanler in the chair, who threatened
that if it was repeated he would have
the floor and galleries cleared.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-06-19

The governor would not say when he
would sign the bills, but left no doubt
that no time would be lost after they
reach him from the Assembly where
they originated Both bills take effect
Immediately after approval by Gov
Hughes.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-08
FIRES AT ONE MAN; HITS TWO
South Chicago Policeman Has Battle
With ssHungarfnn Giant"

Anton Vazar. known as the Hun
garian giant" last night dared Po-
liceman Roach of the South Chicgo de-
tail to take from him a revolver which
he had in his pocket. In the fight
which followed Vazar was shot in the
right side of the head and the bullet
glazed off and struck John Dewitt in
the right forearm.
Policeman Roach, who is of moderate
size, was standing at Ninetieth street
and Ontario avenue when Vazar, who
is six feet three inches tall and weighs
$50 pounds, accosted him. Roach made
a grab for the weapon and later tried
to strike Vazar with his club. The
men fought on the sidewalk and in
Peter Dalarine's soon until Roach drew
his revolver and fired Dewitt was
leaving the saloon when he was struck.
Policeman Sullivan came to the aid of
Roach and Vazar VS. subdued Later
Joseph Dragovich, bartender in the sa-
loon, and George Culman were arrested
for refusing to assist Roach when he
called on them.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-08
Petty Thefts at Railroad Shops.

Anumber of petty thefts have been
recorded at the Nickle Plate shops and
a force of detectives have been at work
trying to find out the guilty person or
persons. Yesterday morning a junk
man backed his wagon up to a car
loaded with brasses and filed his
wagon up with them and started away
when detective caught him and took
him to the station. He was given a
hearing at the Grand Crossing police
station and his trial was continued.
This is not the first time that this
had occurred and the detectives think
it will be the last, as they think they
have got the right party.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-08
Briefs.

Morris Salmonson, clerk in the mar
rage license department of the county
clerks office was astonished yesterday
when Hiram L. Pease, G510 Minerva
avenue, told him he was seventy-six
years old and wanted a marriage Ii
cense to marry Mrs. Minerva ". Spen-
Ger, sixty-three years old.
Are you sure about your age" ex-
claimed Salmonson.
You surely can't be that old"
Mr.. Pease smiled and said that he
was that old and wished to become
the husband of Mrs. Minerva ". Spen-
Ger. We'll 1 never would have be-
lieved," said Salmonson.
A force of about ten detectives in the
employ of the Rock Island railroad
were detailed at oath street and the
Rock Island tracks last evening on ac-
count of the recent thefta that are
regularly ACQUIRING on the tracks.
April "a. %, &c, cars were broken into
and articles stolen, so it was thought
best to put a large force of the detec-
tives at work with the possibilityof
getting them.
No one attempted to get into the cars
while the detectives were there, but
one man was chased by them as he was
proving along the tracks by cars load
ed with potatoes.
A car on the Calumet Electric Rail-
way Jumped the track at Ninety fourth
street ond the Nickel Plate shops yes
terday morning and delayed traffic for
an hour. The car was going at a high
rate of speed when the car hit a
switch, almost turning she car over.
Henry Krieps, 1031S indianapolis ave-
nue., East Side. has given his buffet a
thorough cleaning and the interior has
bsen redecorated which now gives it
snug and homelike appearance Mr..
Krieps is arranging to give another
fish supper in his new banquet hall
which has also been given a new coat
of paint and wall paper.
The regular semi monthly meeting
CT the Woman's Benevolent association
will be held this afternoon at the Bes-
semer park assembly, ALL All mem
bers. have been requested to turn out
for this meeting as business of import.
ance is to come up for discussion.
/ Charles Ore OF Windsor Park, who
I is taking the school census of South
! Shicago, Cheltenham and Windsor
Park reports that from the outlook
so far the figures this year will great.
| ly exceed those of former years Mr.
Ore has several assistants helping hin
out on the work which is proving Il
be a very tedious task He expect.
to have his figures ready to submit Il
/ the Board of Education and the pres.
within the next few days. More com
plete details will be printed later
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-08
Addicted to Swearing.

A big, husky truckman was belabor-
ing his horses with a bullwhip, ac-
companying each stroke with tor
rent Of horrid profanity that could be
heard a block. A timid looking gen
tleman stood near, waiting patiently
for an opening, and when the psyche
logical moment arrived said in a soft
voice: MY dear fellow, in acquiring
your education you sadly neglected
the simplest rules of oral hygiene. .
The truckman was so astounded that
he cursed no more for a full minute.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-08
ASK TO USE VACANT GROUND.
Foreigners in kensingtOn and West
Pullman Want to Make Gardens
on Unocupied Lands.

Lithuanians and Bohemians, repre-
senting more than 200 unemployed for
eigners living in West Pullman and
Kensington, asked Lieutenant Mooney
yesterday for permission to raise vege-
tables on the unocupied land in the
suburbs for the support of their fami-
lies. Mooney promised that he would
take up the matter with the owners
of the land who are the West Pullman
Land association and the Calumet Canal
and Dock company and the stockhold-
ers of the Pullman Car company
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-08

inside the shop. But he did not get
the candy. The shopkeeper did not
like the looks of the nickel and the
police were notified. The boy told of
the generous man" who had given
him the money for candy and Lieuten-
ant Smith went to the Butkus home to
interview John.
There the police found John, his
father. Vincent Butkus. and Michael
Szprewsli,; also collection of bad
nickels, dimes, and half-dollars.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-08
GASOLINE EXPLOSION
CAUSES FIRE LOSS.
South Chicago Dyer Suffers From Eff
fects of Lighted Match Today.

A lighted match or cigar accidently
dropped beside the gasolene tank in
the yard of M. E. Schmidt, dyer and
cleaner, and caused an explosion this
morning in which twenty gallons of the
liquid went up in the air. Forum
ately nobody was injured.
The fire department was summoned
and extinguished the flames before they
could do very much damage to the sur
rounding buildings. The loss caused by
the explosion was nominal
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-08
Householder Arrested.

Alexander Smith was fined $25 and
costs for beating his horse over the
face with the butt end of whip. He
was prosecuted by George Nolan, of the
Illinois Humane society. Mr.. Smith,
was caught in the mud 1T Sixty-thir
street and Kimbark avenue and was
beating the horse numerically when
he was arrested.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-08
HERE AND THERE IN The CALUMET REGION

those accustomed to home cooking. and
others as well. While the place has
not been open but a few weeks, the
patronage has exceeded the expecta-
lions of the management. At the pres
ent time the interior is undergoing a
complete renovation, being reprinted
and decorated. including other altera-
lions necessary to make 1t a first class
cafe
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-08
Jack Garriety Back in Harness.

Jack Garriety. the popular police op-
orator at the Fifteenth precinct sta
ton has returned from his trip to what
his friends thought California, but
there was where Jack put one over for
al 1.-The time he was visiting friends at
Mount Clemens and Ann Arbor, Mich
Mr.. Garriety will resume his duties at
the South Chicago station next Mon
day morning.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-08
Days GriSt in
South Chicago
GIVES BOY NICKEL
TO BUY CANDY.
Man Locked Up Because Coin He Gave
Was Bad.

John Butkus, S7ss Commercial ave-
nue., is the most generous man in Chi
cago. Because of his generosity But
kus is in the South Chicago police sta
ton charged with passing counterfeit
money, and the police expect to add to
this the charge of counterfeiting
Little Anthony Poudik was standing
in the rain in front Of candy store
yesterday wistfully eying the sweets in
the window when ButI1us passed. But
kus observed the look of longing.
Here's a nickel he said to the boy,
and a few minutes later Anthony was
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-08

allowed In the street which contains
the tracks, e., Ewing avenue, at re-
cesses. OF course, before and after
school sessions, many of them have to
cross the tracks to reach their homes
or to get from home to school. The
near accident, which the article says
happened, occurred, SO 1 am informed,
about 1 o'clock, when school was not in
session. Cars are required by the city
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-08

ordinance, to run very slowly past
schools at that time of day.
Again. the article says the fire COM
pany's practice disturbs the school so
that lit takes about thirty minutes be-
fore order can be restored throughout
the building" If your correspondent
will call at a time of fire drill, which
is held twice a month, he will find
that 1900 pupils can be got out of the
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-08
Horses Are Badly Burned.

A. Furth, of 9440 Commercial ave-
nue., lost a valuable team of horses
this morning when the animals stepped
on live wire which was grounded at
Ninety-first street and Erie avenue.
While the horses were not killed
outright, they were so badly burned
that it is thought they will have to be
killed. They were valued at $3.50.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-08
Principal Denies Story.

Gallistel School, Chicago, May T.
Editor South Chicago TIMES. Dear Sir.
An article entitled Children Take
Chance in Lives" which appeared in
your issue of May 6, does an injustice
to the Gallestel school in several par
ticulars. 1t says During the recesses
the children flock into the street and
are in danger from the street cars"
This is an error as children are not
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-08
New England for Home Cooking.

The New England dining room, under
the management of o. Robertson, 1926
Ninety second street, is proving to be
a popular eating establishment for
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-08
Vessel Movements.

South Chicago, observation-disclosures
as Barium. Mauch Chunk. Cleared
Merchandise-Ma Chunk Buffalo.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-08

building and back to their seats quiet
ly attending to their studies in a little
over five minutes. 1t is probable that
few children know when the engines
pass unless 1T occure at recess time.
Believing that you would not do an
injustice Intentionally, I respectfully
ask you to make the corrections noted.
]. H. HENRY, Principal.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-08

a BIO RUG OFFER
We have wonderful FIFTEEN DOLLAR AND FIFTY CENT
OFFER want to make you entirely new line of
Brussels Rug ox12 We have just received these rugs the
mill and have put them special SALE Nothing like was
ever known before. It will be rug surprise CIR En
for anyone needing rug ................ MI MI
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-08

Millions Invested In Tramways.
There is $320,O00,000 invested in
England's tramways. The mileage is
1884.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-08
Better Than Trading Stamps
Real, Positive, Definite Money
Saver. And Why?

extraordinary
first
such ordinarily aside specially
You select whatever desire
When
salesman free Coupon He will receive
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-01-04

veption of the New York Progress
sive Democratic league TO be held
in Cooper Union. New York on
Tuesday. On the same date the Kings
County Republican committee viii
meet in Brooklyn, when the fight
for and against the Endorsement of
Governor Hughes for the presidency
Will be brought to climax.
New Battleship Ready.
The new battleship Idaho, first
of the three new war vessels to be
completed, is expected to he ready
for sea duty next week, while the
Mississippi and the New Hampshire
will be ready in the spring.
Brazil to Greet Fleet.
Americas armada under Admiral
Evans is due to reach Rio de Janiei-
70, Brazil, next Saturday and will
spend ten days at that port. The
fleet will be met by a squadron of
Brazilian naval vessels and escorted
into the harbOr OF Rio with great
pomp and ceremony.
Cotton Crop Reduction.
Discussion of a proposition 10 re-
duce the cotton acreage throughout
the south this wear will be the prin-
cipal matter before the convention
of the Farmers Educational and
Cooperative union, to open in Mem
phis, Tenn, on Tuesday. Another
important convention to be held in
the south next week will be that of
the National League of Commission
Merchants, which opens in Savan-
nah, Ga, on Wednesday.
Fairbanks and Roosevelt.
Vice President and Mrs. Fair
banks will give their annual dinner
in honor of President and Mrs.
Roosevelt at their Washington resi-
dence on Tuesday night
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-01-04
THE SHAKESPEARE CLUB.
Questions on the Lesson for the
Meeting January Z.

Meeting January :.
Follow are the questions on the
lesson for the meeting of the
Shakespeare Club, January 7:
Lesson, Act 4, Scenes /, 2 and g.
Answer roll call with quotations
Scene l.
What departure from history does
this scene begin with?
What was Antony's opinion Of
Lepidus?
What was his object in retaining
him?
To what does he compare Lepidus?
What fact does Antony bring out
concerning Brutus and Cassius,
Why do they raise an army?
Explain million of mischief"
What insight in the state of af-
fairs does this scene give?
Scene 2.
Where is the scene now shifted :?
What is meant by "to wish things
undone?"
According to Brutus what is the
sign of cooling friendship
What hint is given in this scene
about Brutus and Cassius?
Scene 8.
What complaint does Cassius
make?
Meaning of reply of Brutus?
What accusation does he bring
against Cassius?
Give the quarrel in your own
words?
What is thought of the way
Shakespeare handled this quarrel?
How does Brutus show his integ-
rity?
What lovely thought does he give
about friends?
Was Antony's great show of grief
at Brutus' anger, acting or real?
How is Brutus affected by it?
Why does Cassius claim that he
SOL LID ldSA uuAAOI liol-i Las AlIo
Their?
What lines prove that the soldiers
suspect the generals are quarreling ?
Describe the poets efforts at
peacemaking?
Why do they wish to conceal the
quarrel?
What cause had Brutus for losing
| his hold on stoicism?
How did Portia die?
Do Plutarch and other writer's
support Shakespeare in this account
/ of her death?
What is thought fom the cores
! pondence of Cicero?
Do you think her tragic end in
harmony with her character?
| What seems lacking in Cassius
| that he dwells so much on Portia S
death?
| Account for Brutus' manner wher
Messiah tells him of Portals death
Does Cassius think him unfeeling
Brutus' reason for proposing tt
march to Phillippi and how doe:
! Cassius meet it?
| Give the lines commencing
/ There is tide ETC.?
Did Cassius yield to Brutus be
cause he was convinced? Why then
How is the disturbed mind o
Brutus intimated?
Describe the entrance of Cassius
ghost?
Did Brutus receive this as a warn
ing?
OF what was the ghost symbol
Why should 1t appear to Brutui
and not to the other conspirators?
Were not the others more guilty
! Was the spirit of Caesar destroy
! ed when his body was killed?
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-01-04
Senior B. Y. p. U. Program

Topic: Christian Growth. Leader,
Mr.. J. S. Herring.
Scripture, Peter, 1st chapter.
Gods promise for our growth. I'd
Peter, TIA. Mr.. Frank bennington.
Graces to be added. Peter, 1:5-7.
Mrs. Baird. Result OF Growth. 2 Pc
ter, 1:7-10. Mrs Ernest Miller.
Warning and exhortation to those
who know Gods will. Peter, 3:17-
IS, Miss Marie Kemble.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-01-04

Show how it lived after his death?
How does Brutus invariably speak
of Caesar?
What then did he resent in him?
How was it different with Cas-
sius?
Special questions assigned as fol-
lows:
When and how is julius Caesar
mentioned elsewhere in Shakespeare
Miss McDuffie.
Compare the mob in this play
with the one in Corilanus.-Miss
Moore.
Bertram.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-01-04

FOR RENT-SiX room house, cor
ner Williams and Rousseau streets,
near Park Public school. Phone NJ.
d. Robinson. 237p
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-01-04

]. C. Lumpkins has moved his law
offices from over Matthews Broth
ers' store to the rooms formerly oc-
cupied by Farrar & Pieson over the
Waxahachie National bank.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-01-04

FOR SALE-100 acres improved
sandy land farm. Would take good
city property for part pay. Address
C, care Daily Light 235p
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-01-04

Y ANTED-To press your Christmas
suit. Clothes called for and deliver
ed Red Front Tailor Shop. Terry
Green, Proprietor. If
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-01-04

FOR SALE or FOR RENT-After
Jan. /, the house on College street,
occupied by Mrs. Cleveland. G. c.
Groce. f
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-01-04

FOR RENT-A large room house
on Vickery street, right on street
railway. Provided with city water
and well water. See Clyde F. VIM
If
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-01-04

FOR SALE-Cheap, a gentle family
buggy and saddle horse Apply to J
M. Youngblood, 317 Williams street.
If
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-01-04

FOR RENTING four room house,
city water and bath. Close in. Ad
dress "R.' care Daily Light oh