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The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-05-28
PERSONAL.

James Brimmingstall of Dowagiac,
Mich, was arrested on a charge of
trying to kill his wife and is sus-
pected of having committed six MUIR
ders.
j. H. Wade, secretary of the Uni
versity of Michigan, resigned because
of charges of irregularities in his ac-
counts, and reimbursed the institution.
Rev. r. A. Ellwood, pastor of the
Presbyterian church of Leavenworth,
Kan, resigned when woman accused
him of writing letters to her young
daughter.
Miss Mae c. Wood lost both her di-
vorGe suit against United States Sen
ator Thomas G. Platt and her liberty.
Justice O'Gorman dismissed the case
and ordered her held on a charge of
perjury. Her bail was fixed at $4,000
and she was locked up in the Tombs.
Joseph Rosenbaum was elected
commander of the Illinois G. A. R.
Mrs. Sarah Morasch, aged 48 years,
was found guilty of murder in the
first degree by jury in Kansas City,
Kan, which tried her on the charge
Of poisoning four-year-old Ruth Miller.
David Sheehan has been sentenced
by court-martial in San Francisco to
Is years Imprisonment for desertion.
He quit the army ten times, re-en-
listing after each desertion.
Senator Platt, testifying in Mae
Woods divorce suit, denied that he
ever married or promised to marry
the plaintiff, repudiated the signature
purporting to be his on the marriage
certificate, and the genuineness of sew
eral letters which Miss Wood testified
came to her from him.
T. A. Mcintyre, bankrupt broker of
New York, was indicted and arrested
ON a charge of grand larceny.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-05-28
''OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOC.
NEWSN0TES|
FOR THE
BUSY MAN
Most Important Happen
ings of the World
Told in Brief.
IN CONGRESS,

Practically all hope of ship sub
sidy was abandoned when the house,
by vote of las to 156, rejected the
conference report on the post office
appropriation bill, containing a pro-
vision therefor. By strict party vote
of 100 to 1875, campaign contribution
publicity bill with an amendment pro-
viding for a reduction of representa-
ton in the house in the southern
states was passed.
Announcing that the conferees of
the senate and house on the currency
bill would be unable to agree if con-
gress is to adjourn at an early day,
Senator Aldrich reported from the
committee on finance joint resOlu-
tion creating national monetary
commission.
The senate passed the general de-
ficiency and military academy appro-
priation bills.
The house passed bills establishing
in the interior department a bureau
of mines and providing for the CO.
operation of states for the conserva-
tion of the forests and waters of the
White and Southern Appalachian
mountains, and the appointment of a
national forest commission.
The conclusions of the special COM
mittee which has been investigating
the charges of Representative Lilley
Of Connecticut that members of the
house had been improperly influenced
in connection with submarine torpedo
boat legislation, that Mr.. Lilley had
violated his obligations as a member
and had acted in bad faith with the
committee and in contempt of the
house, were sustained by the house by
a vote of 157 to 80.
The senate passed the omnibus pub
lie buildings bill which carries appro-
priations aggregating about $35,O0O,-
OOO,, and a bill to prevent the desecra-
ton of the flag of the United States.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-05-28
SUMMED UP THE SITUATION.
Whole Sermon in the TramP's Con-
cluding Remark.

"Good morning, madam" said the
seedy stranger, as the lady of the
house opened the door in response to
his knock.
What is it?" demanded the lady of
the house-a square-iawed, sharp
eyed, firm-lipped woman, with her
hair in little knot on the top of her
head
Madam, I'm travelling incog. so to
speak," explained the seedy stranger,
with a brave attempt at a winning
smile. Il am gathering material for
a sociological book, and, of course,
must gain my data from my expert
ences at the home of wealth and cul-
ture, one of which readily perceived
yours tc be-"
Not a smile from her. She coldly
looked him up and down, closed the
door slightly and inquired, icily:
rs that all?"
''Ah, madam, if could only interest
you in my idea-my idea, if | may
term it. l have so far been unable to
find a young woman worthy to figure
as the heroine of my novel. Now, if
your daughter could be described as
the heroine, it would not only reflect
credit on you, but pay a deserved
tribute to the charms which / am sure
she has inherited from"
I'VE haven't any daughter. You
may as well be going along"
Then, madam, one word more. AS
you can readily understand, some of
the most interesting portions of my
book will deal with the food and lodg-
ing l received during my researches.
Now, if you would oblige me with a
meal"
Not today"
Cor even a-er-what is slangily
termed a 'hand-out,' by the gentry Of
| the road"
I'VE eat at the restaurant at the cor
ner. So, of course, haven't any cold
victuals to hand out"
Then, madam, if you could give
pair of your husbands old shoes"
My husband wears my old shoes" ="
And then she shut the door, and
the student of sociology gazed at it for
moment, then turned and walked
slowly to the gate, where he turned
and looked back at the house and re-
marked, solemnly:
And he deserves to.'-Midland.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-05-28
GENERAL NEWS,

B. Kvasnicka, Chicago jeweler,
was murdered at his country home
near North Judson, Ind, and work
man whom he had discharged was ar
rested for the crime.
Two persons were killed and AZ in
jured by an explosion in a sugar re-
fnery in Paris, France.
Old Christ church, Philadelphia, an
historical edifice, was badly damaged
by lightning.
Two bridge workers were killed and
three injured in Detroit by the fall of
. steel girder.
Four persons were injured when a
"black hand" bomb was exploded in
Q New York tenement house.
Forty-six members of the New York
cotton exchange were subpoenaed by
the federal grand jury, presumably in
connection with the case Of Edwin s.
Holmes.
Night riders near Lancaster, KY.
prayed and sang hymns as they burned
o large tobacco barn.
John E. McGaughey of Indianapolis,
ind, former county commissioner,
committed suicide because his name
had been connected with official scan.
dals.
With much pomp and ceremony the
body of Rt. Rev. I. F. Horstmann,
bishop of Cleveland, was inferred at
that city.
Rioting became more serious in
Cleveland. Strikers burned car and
in pistol fight with guards four men
were shot.
Because he was about to be mar
ried again George Sterry of New
York, 72 years old, was shot and killed
by his son George Stcrry, Jr. The
younger man committed suicide.
Postmaster Dury Of Two Harbors,
Mich, accidentally shot and killed
himself.
A food In northern Wisconsin did
much damage in Mellen and other
places, driving many families from
their homes.
The big United States collier Vestal
was launched at New York and
ehristened By Admiral Goodrich'a
u ? 3 K <, ai 4
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-05-28
NO SKIN LEFT ON BODY.
For Six Months Baby Was Expected
to Die with Eczema-Now Well
Doctor Said to Use Cuticura.

"Six months after birth my little girl
broke out with eczema and l had two
doctors in attendance. There was not
a particle of skin left on her body the
blood oozed out just anywhere, and We
had to wrap her in silk and carry her
on pillow for ten weeks. She was the
most terrible sight ever saw, and for
six months l looked for her to die.
used every known remedy to allevi-
ate her suffering, for it was terrible
to witness. DIR. c. gave her up. DR..
B recommended the Cuticura
Remedies. She will soon be three
years old and has never had a sign
of the dread trouble since. We used
about eight cakes of Cuticura Soap
and three boxes of Cuticura Ointment
James J. Smith, Durmid, Va, Oct. II
and %, 1906"
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-05-28
SIZE.
A Good Wedding Innovation.

An innovation in wedding gifts has
been introduced abroad-an excellent
innovation that no doubt soon will ap-
pear here.
In London, if Lady Brown, a guest
at the Smith-Miller wedding, is a
friend of Lord Smith instead of his
bride, it is to Lord Smith, not to the
lady, that she sends her present,
which takes the form of SCI of pear.
studs, gold cigar case or long
cigarette tube of platinum and amber.
The fashionable intelligence of the
London papers at this season has such
announcements as these: Countess
Jackson's gift to the bridegroom was
wristwatch; Lady Brown gave
gold smoking set; the Hon. Mrs. Mul.
doon's remembrance was dozen
razors with mother-o'-pearl backs; .the
Marchioness Jones gave cigar cabi-
net of ebony and silver, and Lady
Wright's good taste was manifested
in motoring coat of ponyslSin.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-05-28
WRITER OF REAL TALENT.
Evidently the Bushby Clarion Had q
Genius on Its Staff.

The editor of the Bushby Clarion
leaned back in his chair and surveyed
his visitor with a solemn and unwink-
ing gaze. You want to know If there's
any good reporter in this town." he
said, impressively. well, there is.
There's Gid Hobart"
What sort of work can he do?"
asked the visitor.
His capabilities haven't had their
full chance yet" said the editor, slow.
ly, "but he's getting on and I'm afraid
we shall lose him before long. Why,
last week that fellow wrote a two
column account cf fire that was
thrilling, l tell you!"
Farmhouse, old mother, grand
father born there, and so forth, sup
pose?" said the visitor.
mo, sir!" said the editor. ut was
deserted hen-house. that's what it
was. can tell you, that takes talent!
We can't expect to keep Gid with US
always. Youths Companion.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-05-28
An INDIGNANT Editor.

Last Saturday evening after sewing
two patches on our Sunday trousers
and cleaning and pressing them we
hung them out to dry An hour later
we found that they had been stolen.
This will explain why we were not in
our accustomed place in church on
Sunday. The human being who will
deliberately steal a pair of trousers
from the editor of weekly paper, and
knowing that they are his only pair for
church-going, deserves worse fate
than our indignation will allow us to
mention. 1t seems to us as if civiliza.
ton had been turned back half a cen.
tury.-Hometown (Pa.) Banner.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-05-28

Paris Pattern No 1894, All Seams
Allowed.-Blue, red, green or brown
and-White checked gingham, plain
colored ,chambray, galatea or denim are
all suitable materials for this service
able little garment. They are roomy
and comfortable, gathered into a
square yoke at the front, and fas-
tened down the center-back A low
turn-down collar finishes the neck, and
the full sleeves are gathered into mar
row Wristbands. A square pocket Or
naments the left front, and this, as
we'll as the belt, cuffs, yoke and collar
is trimmed with white cotton serpen-
tine braid. The pattern is in five
sizes-two to ten years. For child
of four years the rompers require 27s
yards of material 27 inches wide or
2A yards SO inches wide; 2A yards
of serpentine braid to trim.
To procure this pattern send 10 cents
to Pattern Department" Of this paper
Write name and address plainly, and be
sure to give size and number of pattern.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-05-28
Has ManN HonnrS.

Sir Rennell Rodd, who is likely to
succeed Sir E. H. Egerton as British
ambassador at Rome next autumn, is
a poet as we'll as a diplomatist He
has had some unusual experiences, has
been present at warike operations and
has been decorated with medals and
clasps in consequence.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-05-28
Mobility.
mrs. Vick.senn's eyes mashed.

WTS. VICK-O6HI Oy5S NdbuGu.
Johnnie doesn't get that weak
chin of his from my side of the
house!" she exclaimed. '%
mo, my dear" meekly responded
her husband. Johnnie has my chin.
but he inherits his mothers tireIess
capacity for keeping It in motion.s
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-05-28
Liuhter Then,

you say Atlas held up the world?"
81 did"
Carried it on his shoulders?"
Yes, sir"
HE must have been a remarkably
strong man. No man could do that
nowadays
But things are different now"
"In what way?"
"Well, you see, there was but a small
part of the world discovered when
he held it p.'-Illustrated Sunday
Magazine.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-05-28
Russia Imnortinn Motor Cars.

According to the official figures Of
the Russian customs, the importation
of motor cars into that country is in
creasing very rapidly. The following
totals are given: In 1902, 35 cars; in
1908, 60; in 1904, 1870; in 1905, Iii,
and in 1906, 242 For the first six
months of 1907 the total was 257.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-05-28
Deafness Cannot Re Cured

By local applications, they cannot reach the dis
essed portion of the ear There is only one way TO
Deafness and that is by constitutional remedies
Deafness 10 caused by an in6amed condition Of the
mucous lining OF the Eustachian Tube. When this
tube lie inhamed you have q rumbling sound or i'm.
perfect hearing and when 1t is entirely closed, Deaf
Is the Hesut and unless the Inflammation be
taken out and this tube restored its normal cond
tion hearing will be destroyed forever; nine cases
out OF ten are caused by Catarrh, which ts nothing
but an Inhamed condition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case OK
Deafness tcaused by catRrrh) that CANNOT be cured
by Halrs Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars, free.
FL. CHENEY y CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, T5c.
Take Hairs Family Pills for constipation.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-05-28
In a Pinch, Use ALIENS FooT-EAsE

A powder. 1t cures painful, smart
ing, nervous feet and ingrowing nails.
It's the greatest comfort discovery of
the age. Makes new shoes easy. A
certain cure for sweating feet Sold
by all Druggists, Csc. Accept no sub
stitute. Trial package, FREE. Ad-
dress A. s. Olmsted. LIE Roy, N. Y.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-05-28

The death has ouccurred at Somer-
cham, England, of Mrs. Holdich, in her
one hundred and first year She was
1908, and up to the age of IS was SO
delicate that her parents feared she
would never grow to womanhood.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-05-28
Conquer by CheerfuIness.

1t is our duty to preserve cheerful
ness. Life has its sunshine and pleas
ures, it's cheerful heights which any
one may climb, if he have but the
courage and faith-Kendrick.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-05-28
Easv to Remove Grease Spots.

To remove grease spots on carpet
or mating cover with French chalk
and sprinkle with benZine. Allow the
benzine to evaporate, then brush off
the chalk. If the stain has not dis
appeared repeat the process.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-05-28

Since the establishment of the Ro-
man Catholic diocese of New York
century ago there has been erected in
the territory of Greater New York one
church building in every 200 days.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-05-28
Shee. Iron Rolled Thin.

Sheet iron is rolled SO thin at the
iron mills that $4,000 sheets are re-
quired to make single inch in thick
ness. Light shines as readily through
one of these sheets as through Or
dinary tissue paper.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-05-28

Paris Pattern No. 1888, All Seams
Allowed.-A delightfully."- convenient
negligee is this pretty example of
pink figured challis ornamented with
a self-colored belt ribbon, tied in front,
and narrow edging of Torchon lace
on the deep pointed collar and sleeve
band. This deep lay-down collar may
be omitted if desired. The sleeves
are in three-quarter length. There are
lines of shirring in the front and
back, held in place by tho inside band.
The pattern is in seven sizes-32 to A
inches, bust measure For SO bust
the dressing-sack requires 51a yards
of material 20 inches wide, three yards
36 inches wide, or 2% yards AZ inches
wide; two yards of ribbon for ties and
five yards of edging to trim.
To procure this pattern send 10 cents
to Pattern Department" of this paper.
Write name and address plainly, and be
sure to give size and number of pattern.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-05-28

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teethng, softens the gums, reduces in
hammation allays pain. wind collie 25c bottle
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-05-28

Repine not; the disappointments Of
to-day often prove the blessings of to-
morrow-Thomas a Kempis
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-05-28

If You Have Common Sore Eyes,
if lines blur or run together, you need
PETTlT'S EYE SALVE, 25c. All drug
gists or Howard Bros, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-05-28

Wise women get their rights without
talking about them.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-05-28

The fairest of all things fair on
earth is e.-Shakespeare.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-05-28

The man who is after results isn't
always particular as to the means.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-06
MONSTER AIRSHIP
IS TOTAL WRECK
ExPL 0Sl0N PREVENTS RECORD
VOYAGE
Worlds Greatest Air Graft, Which
Cost Fortune, Lacks but Few
Hours of Completing
Wonderful Trip
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
ECHTERDINGEN, Aug. "a
dramatic end came today to Count
zeppelin's long endurance flight in his
monster dirigible balloon and tonight
the proud airship, which yesterday was
cutting rapidly through the air, and
outdistancing pursuing automobiles
lies in an open field near here a mass
Of twisted, useless metal.
A chapter of accidents occasloned by
bad moods of nature and the failure of
mechanical appliances combined was
responsible for the untimely END OF
the balloon, the flights of which have
held the attention of the world, and Tor
blasting the ambition of Its inventor
Count Zeppelin.
The count, almost broken-hearted
and unable longer to endure the sight
of his shattered craft, has left by train
for Friedrichshafen.
The airship had left Nackenselm, the
scene of its first mishap, and over
night had visited Mayence and begun
on the homeward journey when misfor-
tune overlook 1t. Soon after It's de-
parture it was found the front motor
was working badly, owing to the fus-
ing Of metal in the groove IN which
the piston rod ran.
This was caused by friction. Conse-
quently Count Zeppelin was compelled
to rely on one motor on the rear plat
form throughout the night, which con-
siderably. reduced his speed. During
the night he made an ascent of nearly
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Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-06
DROPS LIFELESS
AT AUDITORIUM
DR.. PRATT EXPIRES FROM
HEART DISEASE
Noted Practicing Physician Summoned
Suddenly to His Last Call While
Chatting with Friend In
Dress Circle

DIR. Orlando T. Pratt, aged 55 years,
and for quarter of a century prac-
ticing physician in Los Angeles coun-
ty. dropped dead of heart disease at
o'clock last night in the Temple
Auditorium.
DIR. Pratt had gone to the Auditor
ium in company with a friend, w. r.
Stokes, to attend the Parker meeting
and had been in the building but a
few minutes when he was taken with
the fatal seizure.
DIR. Pratt and Mr.. Stokes were ush-
cred to seats in the rear of the dress
circle and were chatting together when
the physician suddenly gave gasp
and clutched at his breast with his
hands.
Mr.. Stokes turned to see what was
the matter and was Just in time to
catch his friend and keep him from
sinking to the floor
The stricken man was carried hur-
riedly to the rear of the stage and
efforts made to revive him. but life
was extinct by the time physicians
arrived.
The body was taken TO Bresee
Brothers and the coroner notified. 1t
is not probable that an inquest will
be held.
Decedent came to Southern Call
fornia when 80 years of age and set
tied at Compton. south of this city.
where he practiced medicine for fif-
teen years. He then removed to Los
Continued ON PAGE Twol
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-06
CAR CONDUCTOR HELD
UP BY HIGHWAYMEN

William Oberst, conductor of a
Central avenue car, was held up
and robbed of $35, his receipts,
by two men at l 80 this morning.
The car had reached the end of
its journey and Oberst had left
the platform to telephone its ar
rival. AS he was doing so the
men stepped out from hiding, re-
lieved him of his money and inn
mediately disappeared.
An alarm was given at once,
and officers were hurried to the
scene.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-06
LABOR AGENCIES REFUSE TO
FURNISH STRIKE BREAKERS

ST. PAUL, Aug. 5.-With 5000 skilled
mechanics on strike, due to the walk
out of the machinists and other en-
ployes in the company's shops, agents
Of the Canadian Pacific railroad are
holding out inducements to men in
Canada and the United States to fill
places of the strikers.
But ST. Paul labor agencies have
given out the statement that 1t will
be practically impossible for any men
to 20 from here, and the local labor
agencies propose to take no chances
with the Canadian alien labor act.
According to this law no strike break
ers can be imported into Canada. the
act prescribing 81 penalty of a $1,000 fine
for each violation, with deportation of
the strike breaker as an added penalty.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-06
FORMER OUTLAW is
KILLED BY RANGER
Bad Man, at One Time Connected with
stiles Alevord Gang, Displays
a Gun, but Is Too
Late
Rx Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
DOUGLAS, Ariz., Aug. 5.-William
r. Downing, a member of the Stiles
Alevord band of outlaws, who ten
wears ago operated in southern Ari-
IONA was Killed today in his saloon
at Wilcox by Arizona Ranger William
Sheed.
Sheed sought to serve Downing with
a. warrant when the latter, 1t is said.
displayed a gun, whereupon Sheed
fired.
While not present at the holdup,
Downing is said to have peen an IN
stigator of the robbery of the Southern
Pacific station at Cochise, about ten
years ago, by the Stiles Alevord band.
For this he was sentenced to ten
years Imprisonment, and after serving
seven years was released.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-06
COAST

San Francisco man swea'rs out war
want for arrest of Fred Dorr, on a
charge of embezzlement.
Sacramento and Yolo county hop
growers to devise ways and means"
of obtaining better prices for crop.
Rudolph Spreckels witness in Burns
contempt case at San Francisco.
Five victims of recent automobile
accident buried at Sacramento.
Funeral one of the most impressive
ever held in state.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-06
EASTERN

William J. Bryan, from his home in
Fairview, Neb., makes public call
for campaign funds, outlines the poll
icy of the Democratic party and asks
that 1t receive serious consideration.
Senator Allison's funeral to be held
at Dubudue Saturday August s.
Twelve thousand railway employees
strike on Canadian Pacific line.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-06

INC AN AUDIENCE that filled Temple audiorum-and on
days e-Judge Alton B. Parker, who presidential
standard bearer for the Democracy in 1904 last night declared
that the alliance between corporations and the government must
and that in Bryan and Kern the Democratic party has
leaders who will end the campaign contribution scandal and tear
tariff wall behind which the trusts have been built
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-06
THE NEWS SUMMARY
EOREGAST
FORECAST
Los Angeles and vicinity: Cloudy
Thursday; light southeast winds,
changing to west.
LOCAL

Judge Alton b. Parker and Delaney
Nicoll address enormous meeting at
Auditorium.
Conductor of central avenue car held
up and robbed by highwaymen.
Daylight burglars show great activ-
ity and escape unseen.
South Spring street suicide identi-
fed. but case is full of mystery.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-06
FOREIGN

Count zeppelin's great airshir
wrecked in Germany by explosion
shortly before completion of worlds
record journey.