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The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1908-04-09

EX-Marshal Baynham, of Muir
ray City, was in Logan, Tuesday,
on business.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1908-04-09
LOCAL AND
PERSONAL

Seed corn at Wright & Allen, on
the avenue.
MIR. Tom Perry, of Carbonhill,
was in Logan Monday.
Squire Younker, of MaXvllle,
was in Logan, Saturday.
Rev. FIR. Rudolph Scbwarz, of
Buchtel, is in Logan today.
DR.. d. A. Rannells was in Nc
Arthur, Tuesday Of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Miller, of Co
lumbus, were in Logan, Sunday.
Mrs. Leah Blosser spent Satur-
day and Sunday in Rockbrldge.
Miss Bell Green, of Athens, is
visiting the family of Will Roby.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Dusty
Rhodes, Wednesday, daughter.
Messrs. Walter Blosser and Allen
Spence spent Sunday in Wellston.
SOPHIA:
Mother used Gold Medal Flour.
THERESA.
Mr.. Ed. Griffith, of Washing
ton, G. H., was in Logan, Mon
day.
Mr.. Stephen Beery, of Green.
dale, was a Logan visitor Satur-
day.
Mrs. Kirchner, of Marion, is
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Will
Snider.
Mr.. G.. N. White, of Laurelville,
was business visitor in Logan,
Saturday.
Mr.. VIM. Curtis, of Jacksonville,
was among his Logan friends
Monday.
Mrs. L. A. Kessler, of Nelson
vile, visited relatives in Logan
this week.
EX-Marshal Baynham, of Muir
ray City, was in Logan, Tuesday,
on business.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1908-04-09

Mrs. L. A. Kessler, of Nelson
vile, visited relatives in Logan
this week.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1908-04-09

Mr.. VIM. Curtis, of Jacksonville,
was among his Logan friends
Monday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-09
NAT C. GOODWIN FOR
FOURTH time GROOM
Famous Actor Welded at Boston to
Edna Goodrich-List of His
Matrimonial Ventures.

Boston, Mass, Nov. 9-Nat c.
Goodwin, the comedian. embarked on
the sea of matrimony for the fourth
time in his life yesterday when he
married Edna Goodrich, former ahow'
girl and for one season his leading
woman. The marriage took place at
the home of Mr.. Goodwin's mother,
Mrs. Nathaniel Goodwin, early yester-
day afternoon
For some reason the name of the
person who performed the ceremony
was kept secret, but it will become
public when he makes his return to
the city registers office. George o.
Weeden, Goodwin's manager, said a
justice of the peace married the cou.
pie. but Mr.. Goodwin declared a cler.
gyman friend of his father had tied
| the knot.
Mr.. Goodwin was divorced only re.
Gently from Maxine Elliott. and pre-
viously he had been married twice
first to Eliza Weathersby. an English
burlesque actress. who died a few
years after the wedding. and next to
Mrs. Nellie r. Pease of Buffalo, a di
vorce ending the latter union.
Mr.. Goodwin. whose full name is
Nathaniel Carl, was born in Boston in
1857, and he began his stage career ir
1873.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-09
CHARGES APPROPRIATION OF MONEY
FOR THE CORRUPTION OF THE COURTS

Seattle, Nov. 81. B. Bridges, pres
ident of the Washington State Bar as
sociation, has appointed committee
Judge Milo Root, associate justice of
the state supreme court The action
of the bar association was, taken upon
the request of the supreme court and
follows the publication of story con-
Meeting Judge Root with the $4,000
shortage of Judge NJ. j. Gordon.
According to the story published
here, Judge Gordon, who recently re-
signed as chief counsel in this state
for the Great Northern railroad, when
his shortage was discovered, has not
been prosecuted by the road because
the money was intended for a corrup-
tion fund, and because other funds had
been used by. that road for the purpose
of bribing members of the supreme
court at Olympia.
$4,000 for the Court.
The story as published continues
Just before Judge Gordon resigned
as counsel for the Great Northern, he
handed to a local attorney bundle OF
papers which indicated that the road
had paid at Olympia about $4,000 te
influence the supreme court in it's rail
, way commission and state tax cases.
| According to the story, Richard Nu
! zum of the firm of Nuzum & Nuzum
has in his possession letters from Off
cials of the Great Northern authoriz
ing the use of money for the corrup
ton of the supreme court. The stor.
says: Louis Hill was made acquaint
ed with the nature of these letters
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-09
Possibly Fatally Injured
by Escaped Insane
Hospital Patient
ON WAY TO HIS OFFICE
Assailant, Who Held Position
as Stenographer, Com
mits Suicide.

New York, Nov. e.-Postmaster Ed
ward M. Morgan, while on th> way
to his office, was shot through the
stomach at One Hundred Forty-sixth
street and Broadway today by man
who then shot himself.
At first it was feared Morgan's
wound was fatal, but upon closer ex-
animation physicians believe the post
master has a chance of recovery.
The identity of the assai,ant was
not learned. The man was we'll
dressed and about 40 years old. He
died instantly after firing three shots
into his head.
Identified az StenOgrnpher.
New York, Nov. 9.-The man who
shot Morgan has been identified as
Erich H. B. Mackay, a stenographer.
Knows the Reason for Act.
New York. Nov. 9.-In the Office of
Hunt, Hill & Belts, lawyers, where
Mackay was employed, he was held
in high esteem and employers say
they are completely at loss to ex-
plain his act. The only clue thus far
found which may have a bearing on
the tragedy is contained in a number
of letters found in Mackay's desk.
Letters Not Properly Delivered.
These indicate about a year ago he
had complained to the postmaster
| that some of his mail had not been
properly delivered. Morgan regained
consciousness while the physicians
were working on him. He said he
never saw his assailant until he con-
fronted him this morning He knows
no reason for the attack.
Escaped from Asylum.
Boston, Nov. 9.-Eric H. B. Mackey,
who shot Postmaster Morgan o. New
York today, formerly lived in Cam
bridge. About six years ago he shot
a fellow employe because of a fancied
, grievance and after trial was adjudged
insane and committed to the Worces-
ter asylum from which he escaped in
1904.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-09
POSTMASTER MORGAN OF.
new YORK Is SHOT DOWN
H. CLAY PIERCE
SURRENDERS TO
TEXAS SHERIFF

Austin, Texas, Nov. Oh. Clay
Pierce arrived here today and surren.
dered himself to the sheriff. Pierce is
under indictment charging him with
perjury in connection with the hear
ing in the custer proceedings of Texas
against the Waters-Pierce Oil com
pany. Pierce said he was not at all
apprehensive of the outcome of the
case, ana was confident he would be
exonerated. Arrangements are now
being made for bond and other pre-
liminaries for the trial which is set
for the 23d.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-09
ROOSEVELT IN
FVE-MILE HIKE
Leads Sixty Army Officers and Others
in Strenuous
Trip.
ROUTE OVER HILL AND DALE
Barbed Wire Fences and Creeks
No Hirdrances to the Pc
destrians.
ROUTE OVER HILL AND DALE

Washington, Nov. 9.-President
Roosevelt Saturday led party of so
composed mostly Of high officials of
the army and students of the army
war college, in a five-mile tramp
through Rock Creek park. A portion
of the route was up and down hills
and over rough roadways. the presi-
dent frequently taking the small army
of pedestrians over barbed wire fences
and wading creeks.
1t was after dusk when the long
walk ended and not a few of the party
were much fatigued as result of the
test. while the president was in high
spirits and fine physical trim. The
party included Generals Bell, Duvall,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-09
ROADS SAY They
MUST FAIL WITH
TWO-CENT FARES

Kansas City. Nov. 9.-Representa-
tives of IS leading railroads operating
in Missouri appeared before Federal
Judge Mcpherson here today and be-
gan the presentation of evidence in
an endeavor to prove their conten-
ton that the railroads are unable to
operate with profit under the 2-cent
passenger rate and maximum freight
laws passed by the last Legislature.
The state of Missouri is defendant,
and it is represented by Herbert S.
Hadley, the newly elected governor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-09
RAY LAMPHERE
IS ON TRIAL FOR
GUINNESS CRIMES

La Porte, Ind, Nov. 9.-Breathing
for the first time in six months the
fresh air outside the prison walls. Ray
L-.uphcre was this morning brought
from the county Jail to the court house
to answer to the charge of murder in
the first degree for tie deaths of Mrs.
Bella Guinness and her three, children.
The court room was crowded with
spectators.
The prisoner looked cheerful and
very much interested. The jury box
was filled by members of the regular
Panel who were first question and as
fast as one was excused venlreman
from special panel of 25 called to
take his place.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-09

of railroads in the northwest, has for
the good of the service" issued an
order forbidding employees in his de-
partment visiting saloons or liquor
houses for any purpose whatever The
order affects about 500 employees
Several months ago Blaisdell discharg-
ed all the women clerks and stenog-
raphers in his department and re-
placed them with men. The women
were dismissed on the ground that
men are more efficient.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-09
SARDOU U|SNO MORE
French Dramatist Whose First PLAY
Was Kissed Dies Rich
and Honored.
GREATEST OF PRESENT DAY
Likewise the Most Prolific, Everything
He Saw Being Turned to Account
Member of Academy.

Paris, Nov 9.-Victorien Sardou,
who had been i'll for a long time. died
Saturday from pulmonary congestion.
| He was the dean of French dramatists
and member of the French academy.
The man whose first play was hissed
died rich and honored. with the proud
title of Frances greatest and most pro-
life contemporary dramatist
He was the theater incarnate. He
had its passion, fever, ardor and
genius. Everything he saw in life be-
came for him Immediately a dramatic
scene.
Stays in Paris for Revenge.
He was a worker of prodigious pa
tience, yet in one moment of despera-
| ton he resolved to leave Paris and
seek his fortune in America. AS he
started from his lodgings for train
a great stone dropped from build er S
scaffold and killed man beside him.
| Sardou said:
IF | were not killed it was because
ought to remain here. Paris owes
me revenge"
Sardou was born in Paris in 1881
He started in life as a medical student
| and passed most of his time in writing
plays which at that time were failures.
Undismayed and believing in himself
he struggled while waiting for the
tide which was to lead him to fame
| and fortune
| First Comedy a Failure.
His first comedy, La Taverne des
Etud:ants, was produced in 1854 in
the Odeon, then the second state the
ater, but it proved failure. He then
wrote the comedy, Scrap of Paper
which was produced with great sue
cess in 1860 and subsequently adapted
| for the English stage.
i At the age of rs Sardou witnessed
the production of his latest drama
''L,Affaire des Poisons," at the Porte
i Ste. Martin theater. This play, which
has to do with the infamous poisoning
camarilla existing. under the reign oi
Louis XIV. and which was presented
for the first time Dec. Z, 1907. is Still
running to crowded houses.
| In 1857 following many disappoint
ments Sardou fell i'll of typhoid fever
A kindly neighbor, Mile Brecourt, al
actress. nursed him day and night ant
saved his life. Shortly after his re
covery he married her and this was
the turning point in his career
Wife Dies Mt His Zenith.
Through his wife Sardou became &C
quainted with the celebrated De Jazet
who commissioned him to write tw,
plays for her. both of which were sue
cesses. After nine years of happ.
: married life and when he was at tn
zenith of his prosperity his wife died
In 1877 he married Mile. A. Soulie
and the same year was elected men
ber of the French academy
Sa-dou's fame is due largely to hi
] thorough knowledge of stage effect
and his instincts in gauging the taste
$ of the playgoing public. His writin
is SO small that the printers have I
: place his copy under a magnifyin
n glass to decipher it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-09
RELIGIOUS TRAITS Of TAFT
DISCUSSED BY ROOSEVELT
SCHEMINC NOW
TOCRUSH POWER
OF LABOR HEADS

Washington, Nov 9.-President
notable labor legislation" dinner to
be held at the White house Nov. II.
The guests will include many national
labor organization chiefs and several
prominent judges and executive Off
cials, but it is understood President
Gompers. Secretary Morrison, Vice
President O'Connell and Treasurer
Lennon of the American Federation
of Labor are not included. Labor
legislation will be discussed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-09
President Issues BeIated
Reply to Campaign Com
munications.
JUST HAD TO DO IT
Acknowledges Subject Was Not
Timely During EIection---
But Talks Now.

Washington, d. c., Nov. 9.-"Secre
tary Taft's religious faith is purely his
own private concern and not a matter
for general discussion and political
discrimination, says President Roose
welt in letter just made public. in
which he answers numerous CORE
spondents3I The president says he de
ferred the publication of the letter
until now to avoid any agitation likely
to influence the election The letter
follows:
Nov 6. 1908. My dear Sir: | have
received your letter running in part
as follows
while it is claimed almost univer
sally that religion should not enter
into politics, yet there is no denying
that it does, and the mass of the vot
ers that are not Catholics will not
support man for any office. especial
ly for president of the United States
who is Roman Catholic.
Since Taft has been nominated fol
president by the republican party, il
is being circulated and is constantly
urged as a reason for not voting fol
Taft that he is an infidel Unitarian
and his wife and brother Roman
Catholics. If his feelings are
in sympathy with the Roman Catholic
church on account of his wife and
brother being Catholics. that would be
Objectionable to sufficient number o
voters to defeat him. On the other
hand if he is an infdel. that would
be sure to mean defeat. ] an
writing this letter for the sole pur
pose of giving Mr.. Taft an opportunit!
to let the world know what his re
ligious belief is
/ received many such letters a!
yours during the campaign. express
ing dissatisfaction with Mr.. Taft OF
religious grounds; some of them OIL
the ground that he was a Unitarian
suspected to be in sympathy will
Catholics. | did not answer any o
these letters during the campaign be
cause regarded it as an outrage ever
to agitate such a question as man
religious convictions. with the purpOs
of influencing political election. Blu
now that the campaign is over. vhel
there is opportunity for men calml
TO consider whittier such proposition
as those you make in your lette
would lead, | wish to invite them t
consider them, and | have selecte
your letter to answer because YOU a(
vance both the objections commonl
urged against Mr.. Taft. namely: tha
he is a Unitarian and also that he
suspected of sympathy with the Catl
Olics.
Purely Private Concern.
You ask that Mr. Taft shall ''let tn
world know what his religious belle
is." This is purely his own privat
concern. and it is matter betwee
him and his Maker a matter for h
ON conscience; and to require it
be made public under penalty of p'
litical discrimination is to negativ
the first principles of our government
which guarantees complete religion
liberty. and the right TO each man
act in religious affairs as his own CO.
scierce dictates. Mr.. Taft never aske
nv advice in the matter, but if he ha
asked it. | should have emphatical
advised him against thus stating pu
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-09

and for that reason no prosecution of
Judge Gordon has been started, as the
road fears publication of the docu-
ments."
Immediately following the publica-
ton of Judge Gordon's resignation and
shortage story was circulated to the
effect that large sums had been used
by the Great Northern for the purpose
of corrupting the supreme court of this
state in railway commission and tax
cases.
Denies Charges.
Judge Root officially denied these re-
ports, but the continued circulation of
| these rumors and the growing public
demand for an investigation led to the
order for ail investigation by Chief
Justice III E. Hadley.
During the primary campaign, Joseph
Robinson Iof Olympia, republican candi-
date fort governor, made sensational
charges hgainst Judge Root, accusing
him of accepting money and favors
from the Great Northern. Root was a
candidate to succeed himself on the
same ticket with Robinson and was re-
elected He denied Robinson's charges
throughout the campaign. An investi
lgation of the affair was demanded al
that time, but promptly dropped
i The committee that will investigate
1.-THE charges against Judge Root is made
Il lup of the following: John H. Powell oi
Il Seattle, chairman Harold Preston, Sc
'lattle; Judge Stiles, Tacoma; R. G. Hud
lson, Tacoma, and H. M. Stephens, al
prominent republicans and at variou!
times closely associated with Root.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-09
CEREMONY IS A FITTING ONE
American Dramatist Plans Installation
Of Lord Mayor.

London, Nov. 9.-The lord mayors
show today celebrating the installa-
ton of Sir George Truscott in success
sion to Sir John Charles Bell, was a
more dignified and more interesting
spectacle than usual. OF late years
the ceremony became mere circus
procession unworthy of the dignity of
an official celebration. The principal
feature today was a historical pageant
organized by Louis n. Parker, the
American dramatist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-09

Murray and Wortherspoon of the gen.
eral staff of the army and Secretary
Garfield and Assistant Secretary of
State Bacon.
General Bell Starts 1t.
The walk was at the invitation of
the president, who the day before at.
tended General Bells lecture at the
college on the necessity of officers
keeping in good physical condition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-09
NEW ABSTRACT COMPANY
E. D. Sween-L c. L. Walker and w. J.
Sweeney Are the Incorporators,

Springfield, H., Nov. 9.-Argus Spe-
cial)-The secretary of state issued 4
license to incorporate today to the
Rock Island Title & Abstract company
of Rock Island; capital stock $4,000.
and the object to conduct title and
abstract business. The incorporators
are E. d. Sweeney. Charles l.. Walker
and w. j. Sweeney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-09
SIX BURN TO DEATH
IN DEADWOOD HOUSE

Deadwood, S. D.. Nov. Sin broad
daylight surrounded by citizens power
less to check the flames six sleeping
inmates of resort were burned to a
crisp today and II others were per-
haps fatally injured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-09

vii doubtless be among its presidents
Protestants and Catholics; and very
probably at some time, Jews. | have
consistently tried while president to
act in relation to my fellow Americans
of Catholic faith as l hope that any
future president who happens to be
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-09
CONGRATULATE the Pone.

Rome, Nov. 9.-The pope today re-
ceiyod members of the sacred college
who congratulated him upon the 50th
anniversary of his entering the priest
hood. The pope was presented with
the sum of $4,000 in gold pieces.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-09
FAILURE OF STOCK
EXCHANGE FIRM

Boston, Nov. 9.-The assignment of
Burnham, Bennett & Co., members of
the Boston stock exchange, was an
nouneed today
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-09
A. r. OF L. MEETING OPENED
First Session at Denver Devoted to Ad-
dresses Of Welcome.

Denver, Colo, Nov 9.-The annual
convention of the American Fedora
tion of Labor was called to order this
morning by President Gompers. The
mornings session included addresses Of
welcome and responses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-09
CONTINUED on Page Four.)
KING EDWARD 81 YEARS OLD
Receives Congratulations from Presi-
dent Roosevelt.

Washington. Nov. 9-One of the
first things President Roosevelt did
when he reached his Office today was
to dictate a characteristic message of
congratulation and good wishes to Ed
ward VII, king of Great Britain and
Ireland, who today celebrated the 67th
anniversary of his birth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-09
TOBACCO STOCK IN A SLUMP
Court Decision Has Adverse Effect in
Curb Market.

New York, Nov. 9.-There was a
sensational break of 81 points in Amer
lean Tobacco stock on the curb mar
ket today following the adverse deci-
sion Of the United States circuit court
Saturday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-09
MusTsHuN BARS oRQulT ROAD

Anti-SaIoon Rule Affects 500 Employees
of Hartman System.
Portland, Ore, Nov. 9.-Ralph Blais-
dell, auditor for the Hartman system
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-04
LOCAL FINANCIAL GOSSIP.

Trading yesterday on the Washington
Stock Exchange eentered chiefly upon the
4 per cent bonds and the preferred stock
.of the Washington Railway and Electric
Company. When the regular cali came
to the bonds OF yhis corporation a letter
was read announcing that the company
had issued 423 bonds Of this denomination
of par value Of Sl,019 each Il was
stated that the additional bonds had been
issued for the purpose Of retiring $50. -
.00o of the metropolitan Railway certificates
Of indebtedness, series 3, maturing june
III. 1901 and Of securing $1,000 FOR bet
terments and improvements to the ROAD.
including the purchase Of . cars
After the announcement the bonds sold
freely Al IJ4 The preferred stock sold
IN small lots at 1ll5, and in larger lots At
Il. the highest actual selling price Of the
stock upon the present upward move
ment
The transactions Of the day amounted
TO $500 in bonds and sixty shares OF
stock.
/. quincy Smith, president Of the Wash
ingt0n Exchange Bank. IS about to leave
the city on a trip 10 Paris. lie will sail,
according 10 his present plans, from New
York, next Monday. returning to Wash
ington about February J.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-04
BALTIMORE GRAIN MARKET.

Baltimore, Jan. 3.-Folowing are the Official prices
for to-day:
WHEAT-slock in elevators. 50. 30 bushels Sales
Of cargoes on grade al LOJa. for special bin Nc 2
red L03A for stock No. red 99l4 for special bin
steamer No. red. 95i4 for stock steamer No red.
s5A for special bin rejected 95. for stock rejected
and ga for rejected to 20 through the drier. Con
tract: February. I05h. Foreign markets q M.
Sales, IO00 bushels February. los: car No. red
Western. spot. 1855; car No. 2 red Western 70 70
l06iz; contract spot. 1851 No red L0lls: steam
er No. 2 red. 9g.; steamer No , Western. ICZ
Western spot. January L04: February. OS.
March. Lloi.- Contract closed quiet; spot January,
lc3h February. L05'4 March. L0Th aIsy. Ill
CORN-StOcs in elevators 9A 81 bushels Sales
Of white grade at 64a for No, @ GOA for steamer
5S@l fer No. g. and g for rejected No yellow
corn offered Prime lots Of Southern yellow sioat
az about 65a56 per busbel Contract: February
6iss. sellers Sales. 0000 bushels JauuaTy 6iss
sea March. g. l000 SPOT, part yellow. Ga 1:
6 ears new SPOT siia. Settling prices: No white
65s: No. white new. 64ia mixed 65ia: new. 6li5
steamer mixed. 60ls steamer white. 60la. No. g. g.
Western SPOT. January new, 6i4a6iia: February
6i4: Narca, 6ii4.
OATS-Stock in elevators. ls7l-9 bushels; ship
mcnts from elevators. sI37 bushels White no ?
hesv s7s57'4 do, Ne. 2. light to medium ss1aa
81 No. g. heavy. Sa56A do, No. 3 Medium, 55izs
56'a: do No , light 5ia55; do No. g. light 10
heavy 81 za53R nhed. No p Ja546 do, No. !.
53as3. do No. &. 5la5l.
RYE Stock in elevators. 49, 20 Bushels shipments
rom elevators, s36 bushels; No 5 Western rye sold
az Sass o bsshel.