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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-09-11
NATIONAL COMMITTEE
COMMENDS The TIMES
Letter Acknowledging Receipt OF
Campaign Funds Forwarded to
Finance Committee.

DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL. Committee
OFFICE or FINANCE COMMITTEE.
Chicago, III, sept. ), 1908.
Mr.. Theodore ID. Fisher, Editor the
Pennington Times, Farmingtcn,
| Missouri.
My Dear Sir: acknowledge with
| thanks your very kind favor of the
ith inst, In which YOU enclose
check, payable TO Treasurer G, n.
Haskell, for $4,000. | assure Won
the thanks of the Finance Commit
t." are hereby rendered To YOU, |
nope you will keep on with the good
work.
assure you that things political
never looked better from a Demo-
cratic standpoint than mt the present
We are receiving the most cheering
news from every section of the
country, and | give 1t to You AS nv
opinion that we will elect Mr.. BRYAN
by perhaps the most tremendous
majority ever given to "A candidate
The most essential thing now for us
to have Is money with which to
conduct Legitimate campaign, and
II all the papers take the matter of
finances up as enthusiastically as
lHE FARMINGToN TINES has, they
will be doing very essential and pa-
triotic work. With kindest regards,
remain,
Yours very truly,
NJ. &. WETMORE.
Chairman Finance Committee.
=, >. A Souvenir Certificate Re-
ceipt will be mailed to each of the
contributors whose names you have
sent IN NJ. &. w.
few more names have been
added to the list since last week,
making the amount subscribed to
date SlOO.2j. Don't wait to he asked:
send in contributions and let's make
it 500.
- II Marbury ..~...... 500
j. a. Lawrence .... ON
T. G. Young ........ ion
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-09-11

Chairman Finance Committee.
7. >. A Souvenir Certificate Re-
ceipt Will be mailed to each of the
contributors whose names YOU have
sent IN. NJ. e.. w.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-11-17
NAME OF NORWEGIAN
PUZZIE,S COURT OFFICERS

New York, Nov. 17.-While the
name given few lines down may be
easily negotiated by Norwegian
tongue. II Is a fearsome thing for an
American tongue. even that Of a court
clerk. The name appears on the
New York state supreme court calen-
dar in trial term. part H.. before JUS
tice Platzek. and II is that OF the
plaintiff n this case:
Dam skipsactieselskabet HermOd
VS.. Federal Insurance company"
Clerk Macdonald and Crier John
McSherry are confronted with the un-
comfortable prospect OF having to fire.
quently repeat II when the trial a;
the action takes place. on November
IS. The plaintiff with the month
twisting title is Norwegian corpora
ton. and II owns the steamship Her
mod. The action relates 10 the
stranding OF that vessel outside the
harbor of Cardenas. Cuba, In 1905.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-11-17
WILL COIN PENNIES
At SAN FRANCISCO
The Pacific Coast TO be Defuged With
Small Change For First Time.

Washington, ID. c., Nov. 1.-THE
first copper cents ever coined on the
Pacific coast or anywhere except in
the Philadelphia mint will be struck
at San Francisco mint in about ten
days. The dies were shipped from
here today. Director Leach of the
mint says that dies for nickels will
also be sent to San Francisco soon,
Philadelphia having a monopoly on
the manufacture OF that coin also.
The great demand for subsidiary coin
has kept the Philadelphia mint work.
ing overtime for two years past and
the increasing use of small coin on
the coast has made II advisable to
begin coinage there.
Last year San Francisco made q
requisition on Philadelphia for 49,
100000 copper cents, and thus far
this fiscal year It has ordered 600,-
600. Many banks on the coast have
ordered small coin direct from Phila-
delphia. The copper and tin used
for making the alloy in the. copper
cents win be bought in San Fran
cisco. Having cents and nickels made
in San Francisco will be a great con-
venience to the business interests
there as the supply will be available
at all times. Several years ago the
supply of nickels ran short and in
convenience resulted from delay in
getting them from Philadelphia.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-11-17
AN ARMY SURGEON
GOES WITH ROOSEVELT
Major Mcarns VIII Accompany Presi-
dents African Expcdi, ON.

New York, Nov. 17.--Dr. Edgar A.
Mearns, surgeon In the United
States army with the rank OF maj~r
has been invited to accompany Presl-
den Roosevelt on his hunting trip to
Africa. DR.. Mearns, who Is stationed
at Fort Totten, on Long Island, Is to
go to Washington to consult with
President Roosevelt about the details
OF the expedition. He Is a member
OF the Smithsonian Institution, the
Linnean society the Biological So
ciety and the National Geographical
society. and one OF the founders of
the American Ornithologists' union.
He will be the party's chief adviser
or natural history. .4s,,
DR.. Mearns Is quoted as saying
that Roosevelt's hunt will not be a
mere record of slaughter. but will be
devoted to the interests OF science.
Roosevelt will not try to kill every
bird and beast he may see. but will
seek only 70 get a few specimens OF
each sort which may be of perma- :
nent value In the National Museum
at Washington, where the. trophies
OF the African trip are to be placed.
Others in the party are to be' the
presidents son, Kermit Roosevelt:
Arthur Heller a young botanist OF
California. and Professor Loring of
the Smithsonian Institution.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-11-17
RICH SWINO[ER ASKS
PERMISSION TO GO
TO PRISON
Chicago Broker Who Got
100000 on Forged
Papers CoDfeSses
In Court.
WANTS SENTENCE
BtGUN At ONCE
He WIN be Kept at Chicago TO AS.
| Sist Officers In Strengthening
the Tangled Affairs
OF HIS
Office.

Chicago, Nov. 17.-Peter Van Wis
singer. a prom nent real estate deal, r,
clubman and for years reputed mil
lionaire, who was arrested last night,
indicted and sentenced to prison AJn
his own confession of having 90
tained, through forged paper, more
than 500, 900. arose in his cell in the
county Jail this morning after a
sleepless .ght. Van Vlissingen aske d
to be taken to Joliet at once, saying:
The sooner this business is settled.
the better"
He confessed his forgeries imme-
diately when confronted with pro II
OF his guilt. 1t is said that more than
twenty-five persons will suffer as a
result of his forger.es including a
number of brewers. Van Wis ingen
said he traced the forged signatures
from genuine ones by meanst Of an
electric light placed underneath a
plate glass desk, which threw the
light upward.
1t has been decided that Van Wis
singer will be kept in Chicago to
assist n Strengthening the tangled af-
fairs of his office. The broker de-
mands that he be taken to prison at
,nce but he will be kept here to as
st the officers In an examination oi
| his books and papers so that the ex
| tent Of Mis- swlnos,ss can OF more cas-
| lily obtained.
When that work Is finished he viii
| De taken to prison to serve an inde-
terminate sentence OF from one tc
ourteen years.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-11-17
Won bUtLOW TO RI MAns
AS THE CHANCELLOR
Il OF GERMANY
COnfers With Kaiser. and Sat
isfdCtory Agreement Is
Reached Between
Them.
KAISER ACCtOtS
TO HIS PROPOSALS
State Affairs VIII be Handled
Htredfttr Odly Through the
Chancellor -kdiStr Issues
Statement 10 his
People. .a1s-.sS z .-......- -.

Berlin, Nov. 17.-Chancellor Won
Buelow is to be retained as adviser
and right hand man of the kaiser as
the result of a conference held tbs
morning at Potsdam between the
kaiser and the chancellor, during
which the welfare of the nation was
discussed and state affairs reviewed.
The conference lasted three quar-
ters of an hour and curing that time
affairs of state were under discussion.
The emperor accepted the proposals
made bya the chancellor concerning
the future conduct of state affairs.
and it was at once evident that The
prince would remain in office. The
understanding reached Is entirely
satisfactory.
Following the conference official
announcement was made that the
kaiser had given Prince Won Buelow
assurance of his complete confidence
and that the prince Will continue TO
act as chancellor.
Chancellor Won Buelow, in his in
terview with the emperor, asked his
majesty for a declaration, with per-
mission to publish the same, to the
effect that in future the emperor
would deal with state affairs only
through the ex sting constitutions
channels. namely, through the chan.
cellor. The emperor aceeded to this
request and the following declaration
appeared In the. Reichsanzeiger to
day:
"Heedless OF obviously incorrect ex-
aggeTations. his majesty considered
his (the chancellor's) principal aim
to be to secure a continuance of the
imperial policies under the safeguard
of constitutional responsibilities. HI
approved the chancellor's address IN
the Reichstag and assured the prince
of his continued conf dence."
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-11-17
COAST CITY WATCHES
RUEF TRIAL WITH
INTEREST
Crowds Assemble In Court
to See Developments OF
lie Bribery
Case.
AENEY CONTINUES
TO GROW BETTER
He Passed a Comfortable Night
and His Speedy Recovery Is
Looked for Prosecution
Protests Against
Change Of Venue.

San Francisco, Nov 17.--w,tb the
same precautions as yesterday to
prevent any disturbance or harm to
the defendant. the trial OF Abraham
Ruef on the charge of bribery was
resumed this morning. Officers in
uniform ana pam clothes guarded
Ruef and the attorneys. and others
mingled with the crowds in the court
room and in front Of the blu lding
The first move OF the prosecution
today was to efilc affl llavits counter
to those filed by the defense yester-
day in support of the motion for =
change of venue. The afrdavits filed
by the prosecution declare that there
exists no reason why Ruef cannot be
assured fair and impartial trial in
san Francisco.
AS on yesterday there was a large
crowd in attendance when court
opened ana the trial began. Interest
in the proceedings against Ruef has
been Increased by the events OF last
week and is widespread. All classns
are watching the trial OF the case
with greater interest.
At o'clock this morning IT was
reported from Lane hospital that
Francis ]. Heney had passed q com
Portable night. No unfavorabie symp-
toms have developed and his speedy
recovery is expected. u
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-11-17
IRRIGATION CONGRESS
IN MEXICAN STATE
Governor Slnaloa Wants International
Event Held In His Capital City. !.

Sixteen years ago in this city there
was held the first National Irrigation
congress. 1t did not seem to mean
much then, but the late congress
held in this city showed II TO be
meeting of vast Importance, attended
by business men and scientists and
makers of history.
At the meeting of the sixteenth
National Irriga tion congress. held in
Albuquerque, there was given birth
TO a movement which in all pr ba
bility w,ll result in a worldwide or
ganization more profound and of
greater importance than the first or
ganiZation. 1t is often said in jest
that people have to go abroad to get
the news. From the far away west
ern coast of Mexico comes news Of
the proposed Internal onal Irriga ion
congress. c. A. Ament formerly Of
Dem.ng. n. M, one of the pioneer
cattle raisers of Luna county, has &c
Gently gone to the state of Sinaloa 20
engage in the cattle business there
Mr.. Ament was a representative of
the governor Of that sta q a the Six
teenth National Irrigation congress.
While he was here he was one of the
number VI AHitiSiA iNRA oNiiA ilANNo NAi-
thusiastic about an International con
gress. On his return to the state (
Sinaloa, the chief executive, General
Francisco Canado. was so Impressed
with the movement that he imm adi-
ate.y proposed entertaining the In
ternational Irrigation congress, and -
now organizing corps Of representa-
tives to be sent TO the next congress
TO be held at Spokane II push the
formation of the Internsti nal Irr ga
ton congress and extend to the or
ganization an invitation to mold its
first meeting at Cuiacan, the capital
Of Sinaloa. He says in private let7
ter that ne VIII build large hall for
the convention and show the dele
gates every courtesy.
Culiacan, the capltal of Slna'Oa. is
on the new Southern Pacific railroad.
The state is said to be very rich In
possibilities for American capital and
that the people Of the state arc
friendly toward American Investors.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-11-17
SOCIAL SETTLEMENTS
FOR The IDLE RICH
They Should be Taught the Iniquities
OF Champagne Suppers.

Chicago. Nov. 17.-Modern social
settlements of Am rican cities were
denounced as breeding places for So
cialism and anarehism by Rev. James
Curry, of New York. in an address at
the Catholic Missionary congress to-
day Father Curry flayed the rich
supporters Of these settlC ments de-
claring that many of them go among
the poor as "Pharisees."
He asked 4 anyone had ever heard
OF a social settlement among the rich
to teach them the sacredness OF mar
riage and that "a champagne debauch
ia as bad as one OF mixed ale" In
closing Father Curry admitted that
the social settlement. purged OF its
abuses and under proper admlnistra-
tion would be a good department OF
endeavor for the Catholic church.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-11-17
POLICE CATCH SWINDLER
AFTER A LONG CHASE

Chicago, Nov. 17.-After a cnase
of $4,000 miles, reaching from San
Francisco and other California cities
to Chicago, New York Detroit. Cuba
Honolulu and back to Chicago. Rob-
ert Curry, alleged swindler was cap
tured In the Chicago postofice by De-
teetives McGinnis and Ellsworth. He
Is accused Of swindles In California
amounting TO more than $40 900. For
mouths he eluded detectives employ
ed by the National Bankers associa-
tion. A letter written by a woman
friend, however proved his undoing
and when he went 10 claim II at the
eneral-dellvery window he found de-
tectlyes waiting for him
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-11-17
MURDERER
&$&$S2&ALLONS &
off, ,G II
Bllllk. Who Was Convicted of
Killing Five People.
Sentenced to.Dedth
Today.
GOVERNOR MAY
COMMUTE SENTENCE
Supreme Court Refused to Grant
Ntw Trial and. Only the Pessi-
billty of Executive Glenn
enCy Is Ltft=~
Now.

Chicago, Nov. 17.-Herman Billik,
who was convicted of the murder Of
hve members of the Vzral family,
was today sentenced by Judge Barnes
to hang December IL. The supreme
court of the United States having re-
fused to interfere there remains only
the possibility that the governor will
commute the sentence and this is not
considered likely.
The crime charged against Billik
was the most amazing in Chicago's
history. The dapper, happy-go-lucky
fortune teller, according to the police
theory, met and conquered, either
with love or hypnotism Mrs. Rose
Vzral. Superstition. fortune-telling,
black art and the other pastimes OF
Ignorance, were the features OF their
acquaintanceship for a time.
The woman's husband, Martin
Vzral, died Unexpectedly IN March.
1905. The police said i3illik shared
In the insurance of 81 900. In July,
Mary. %. died under circumstances
similar to those that attended the
death of her father. The Insurance
was s455. In December. Tillie died.
THE Insurance was $500. In the mean
time Billik was spending most OF
his time with Mrs, Vzral. and once
took her on trip to Cleveland. Rose,
Is, died In August, 1906, Insured for
$175; and three months later. Ella,
IL. insured for $105, followed her
family into eternity.
| A week later Mrs. Rose vzrai. the
mother, followed them all, a suicide.
Billik's arrest resulted at the sug-
4 gestion of Mrs. Emma Nelman. a
married daughter of Mrs. Vzral. Billik
was condemned to hang on a charge
iof poisoning Mary Vzral. The most
damaging fact was that arsenic had
been found in the stomachs of all
| the Vzrals.
A reprieve was granted, while the
authorities investigated the sudden
death of VIM. Neiman, which took
place while Billik was in jail.
Billik was sentenced to hang June
12 but through the efforts of Father
+ ]. O'Callaghan priest who de-
clared that he knew Billik was In
lnocent, a reprieve was granted. Later
the case was taken to the supreme
court but that tribunal refused TO in
terfere. '.a
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-11-17
OFFERS $4,000 FOR spooK.

New York. Nov. 1.-THE Metro
poltan Psychical society has RAISED
5000 which will be given for the
-lctual demonstration that spirits
communicate with this world. and
many applications from mediums in
Ill parts OF the country who wish to
Undergo a test for the prize have been
eceived.
1t is expected that many more win
'e heard from when they learn that
his sum can be had for convincing
howing of the realty OF spirit mes
ages. The money will 60 to any me-
lum who can call up a spirit able
accurately count the number Of
ranges taken from a sack and rolled
oiselessly upon padded table, Pre-
autlons will be taken to prevent the
Medium from being assisted by other
lersons.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-11-17
NO NEW TRIAL FOR MEN
GUILTY OF LAND FRAUD

Portland, Nov. 17.--In . lengthy
decision containing review in paf
and an analysis of the evidence in -
far as II related to the material quesF
tions. Federal Judge Wolverton de-
MED the motion to set aside the judE-
ment of guilty returned by the jury In
the case of william H.. Smith. DR.. J.
H. Hedderly and Richard ID. Hynes.
accused OF land frauds committed In
Coos and Curry counties. and grant
the defendants q new trial.
imposition of sentence on these
three defendants and on Ames s.
johnson, Alexander q. Kerr. r. s.
Stewart and John r. Lewis. all OF
whom entered pleas OF guilty, was
warded OF at least temporarily. by .
motion in arrest of judgment made By
Attorneys Marcus A. McLemore ana
John Manning, counsel for the de-
Tense. c
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-11-17
TOOK CARBOl|C
ACID BY. MISTAKE
Mrs. Ema KieinwOi1 Burned In the
Throat and Mouth by Drink
ing Acid.

Mrs. Emil Kleinwort of 500 West
Atlantic avenue, was seriously burned
in the mouth and throat this morn
ing as the result OF swallowing what
she thought was a cough medicine
but which was in reality csrbolic
acid. She is attended by Drs. Wroth
and Hope, and her burns, while pain
ful, are not regarded as serious.
Mrs. Kleinwort went into the pan
try this morning and took from a
shelf what she supposed TO be a bot
tie. of cough medicine. She started
to swallow a liberal dose of the fluid,
when she discovered that II was car
bolic acid, a bottle OF which had been
kept for d'sinfecting purposes. She
hastily spat out the fluid she put into
her mouth, but not before 1t hal
burned her throat and mouth.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-11-17
WOUNDED BRAKFMAN Dues.

a brakeman on the Eel Paso & South
western road who was shot by
drunken cowboys at Hachita, Novem-
ber 10, died I'm a hospital here yes
terday from the effects OF his wounds
Faulkner was standing at the rear
Of his train cOnversing with another
railroad man when two men rode up
In the darkness, fired several shots,
and rode away before they could be
Identified. Two shots struck Faulk-
ntr one in the arm and one in the
back. He was brought 10 El Psso
in a special train
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-11-17
we're DOM WELL,
THANK YOU KINDLY
City Enjoys Unusually Good Health
and Has "A Chance for Re
covery.

According to the statements Of sew
eral physicians this morning the
health of the city OF albuquerque is
excellent While there are a few
cases OF contagious disease in the
city at the present time. the gen
eral health of the puolic is good. The
cases now in the city were brought
from outside aud no ep.demics are
feared.
THE recent scaTs was utterly
without foundation" said a promi-
nent physician this afternoon. THE
cases now being treated were brought
here from outside the city. with
about two exceptions. and all of the
patients are getting along nicely.
The health OF the children attend ng
the public schools is particularly en-
cour2ging."
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-11-17
AUTO DRIVER KILLED
WHEN TIRE EXPLODED
One OF the Racers In Georgia Tried
10 Make New Record.

Birmingham, Ga. Nov. 17.-Forc-
ing his Renault car to a speed OF
more than sixty miles an hour, IN
an effort to lower the 24-hour auto
mobile record, Emile Stricken wis
almost instantly killed early today
on the fair grounds track here. Leon
b. Arrows, who was in the car with
Stricken, was seriously injured.
The accident was caused by the
explosion of a tire. The car had IT
tained terrific speed when the tire
burst, causing the car to swerve. IT
struck against a fence and was over
turned. Renault was crushed and his
skull fractured.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-11-17
NEW POSTS FOR
GERMAN DIPLOMATS

Perlin, Nov. 17.-The NOrd Daut-
sche Allegemeine Zeitung publishes r
series OF diplomatic changes. Count
Johann Heinrich Won Prrnstorff goes
10 Washington as ambassador. as pre-
vious'y announced.
Count Herman Won Hattie dt-Wil-
denourg, councillor Of the German EN-
bassy at Washington. goes to Cairo,
EgvDt as minister and general con-
sui general.
Karl Ruenz. the consul-eeneral at
New York. Is made minister to Mex
ico. and Paron Won Wangenhelm, the
present minister TO Mexico, Is trans
ferred TO Athens
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-11-17
WANT RAIlWAYMtN
IN THE FEDERATION
Workers at Denver Seek to Get All
Railroad Orders 20 Join.

Denver, Nov. 17.-In the American
Federation OF Labor convention to-
day the committee on adjustment re-
ported that a compromise had been
reached In the controversy between
the freight handlers union and the
Brotherhood of Railway Clerks. The
application OF the railway clerks for
a charter was granted, and efforts
will be made to bring all railway
brotherhoods under the Federation
banner.
The electrical workers contest was
decided and the two factions in the
order were recommended to hold a
convention at 81. Louis In 1909 and
settle their differences.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-11-17
RACING BALLOON
WAS DRIVEN BACK
It Started TO Cross the Sierra Madres
But Met an Adverse Wind

Los Angeles Nov. 1.-THE big rae
ing balloon United States" which
started from here yesterday in an at
tempt TO cross the mountains for
long eastern fight. encountered ad-
verse winds last night and after soar
ing for 1875 miles over the tops OF
the snow-capped Sierra Madres, was
hurled back TO within fifty miles Of
Los Angeles. Another start eastward
was made this morning.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-11-17
.DtkvER'S FOUNDING
CELEBRATED TODAY
This Is the F1ftieth Anniversary and
Banquet Tonight VIII Mark
the Occasion.

Denver, Nov. 17.-The fftieth an
niversary OF the founding Of the city
of Denver was quietly celebrat d to-
day. A sunrise salute was fred from
the capitol grounds but beyond that
mark of recognition there was little
ceremony during the day to celebrate
the occasion.
Tonight eight former mayors and
many pioneers will gather around
the banquet board. w. II. II. Lari-
mer, of Kansas City, the first city
treasurer of Denver, is the only sur
viving member of the first city sd-
min.stration and he will he the guest
OF honor tonight.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-11-17
sEPARATE sCHoOLs VALID.

Washington, d. c., Nov. 17.-In de-
Gliding the case OF Berea College
against the state Of Kentucky favor
ably to the state. the supreme court
OF the United States held that the
states OF the union may constitution
ally legislate TO prevent the co-edu-
cat on OF the white and black races.
The case was irstituted to test the
val dity of the state law of 1904, pro-
hibiting white and black children
from attending the same schools.
The higher state court took the
position that the white and black
races are naturally antagonistic. and
that the forced separation OF the
children OF the two Is in the line OF
pIos6 rvation OF peace.