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The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1908-10-17

'fussy'' and when Alfonso, himself not
very conventional, sided with the
court, she packed up and left"
Alfonso went to England to plead
with her, but found her obdurate. He
soon discovered that it was choice
between adhering to precedent or los
ing his wife, and he showed his mettle
by deciding that the grandees of the
court and the long list of supernumer-
aries whose jobs for years had been
considered sacred would have to shift
for themselves. r.
From the most formal household ia
the world, the royal establishment OF
Spain promises to become the most
democratic. Old court attaches and
cabinet members are still remonstrat-
ing, but Alfonso has set out on his
precedent smashing ventures and will
not be stopped. 49,.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1908-10-17

One result of the recent domestic
spat between King Alfonso and Queen
Victoria will be complete revision
of the cast iron etiquette Of the Span
ish court, the first act of which began
with the discharge Of several court
attaches.
Queen Victoria, an English girl, OBJ
jected to surveillance by the Spanish
court shortly after her marriage to
Alfonso. She complained bitterly to
the king, but the etiquette was of long
standing and Alfonso was afraid to
set aside the sacred precedents."
The upshot was that the queen re-.
Gently returned to her mother on the
Isle of Wight, with the declaration
that when the king put into effect the
reforms she demanded she would re-
turn. She said the court was too
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1908-10-17

b.
thumb, with the other part of the
hand mittened. The mouth of the
strange specimen was about five
inches across and on each side of the
mouth or the under side of the bodv
there were five "strainers" or holes
through which the fish is said to rid
itself of refuse products resulting
from the forage it picks up at the bot.
tom of the sea. The top of the fish
was a dark slate color and the under
part of the body was white.
One old negro fisherman more than
seventy years old stated that this was
only the second specimen of the sea
bat he had ever seen in his long expe-
rience as a fisherman. The specimen.
which had a truly uncanny appear.
ance. will probably be sent to the
state museum at Raleigh.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1908-10-17
-xuAW SEzII E1AI

ut would be manifestly improper
for me, as an official of the foreign
Office to express an opinion on
proposition which might in some form
come up for official action before that
body. There can be no question that
China appreciates Americas many
acts Of special friendliness in the
past, such as her initiative in secur-
ing pledges in respect to Ch1na's in
tegrity, her activity in inducing the
belligerents to agree to restrict the
zone of hostilities in the last war, and,
latest, the return of the indemnity.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1908-10-17

The marriage of the Duca DegH
Abruzz1 has been announced for De-
cember, but the. duke will yet have to
struggle against the obstinate oppos1-
ton Of the king and Queen Margha-
rita and Duca d,Aosta, oldest brother
of the Duca Degli Abruzzi. The only
member of his family who is in favor
Of the marriage is the Conte di Torino,
brother of the duke, the general COM
manding of the division at Florence.
The duke has asked permission to
give up his command of the Regina
Elena in order to go to Washington.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1908-10-17

Gas a mark of national appreciation
China is sending Tang Shaggy to
America as special representative
to return thanks, and is also prepar-
ing to send many students to Ameri-
ca. China's policy is peace and
friendship with all nations. If Ameri-
ca shows the greatest friendship for
us, naturally we will reciprocate in
the same degree AS both nations
desire only peace and fair play, there
is no reason why the friendship
should not continue to increase as the
years pass.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1908-10-17

The vernacular press publishes the
information that in a secret audience
their majesties, the emperor and the
empress dowager, discussed with
Grand Chancellor Yuan Shin Kai,
president of the Wal WI Pu, a pro-
posed alliance with America.
His excellency, Yuan Shin Kai, re-
ceived me at his summer home near
cuss the above report, but regarding
the alliance and the general topic Of
the relations Of China and America
he said:.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1908-10-17
To Save Historic Old Steps.

Efforts are being made to preserve
for the United States government the
iold steps at the north entrance OF the
ancient Sixth Street railroad station
i'm Washington, which is now being
demolished. The steps have been
trod by every president of the United
States and before being placed at the
entrance to the station they were In
service at .the Indian Queen tavern,
fayorite haunt Of Washington.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1908-10-17
Religious Works in Dialect.

a missionary uedcOneSS III Liberia
has edited in native dialect book
containing the Ten Commandments.
the Apostles Creed, the doxology and
a number Of the best-known hymns.
The book is not only the first book pub
lished in the dialect, but the first sue
cessful attempt to make it . written
language Il
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1908-10-17

ciety girls, including Mrs. Arthur
Scott Burden, Miss Edna Barger,
daughter Of Samuel F. Barger, Mrs.
Eugene Hale and Mrs. e. Yale Smith.
The wind blew stiff off shore. and
when Miss Gilbert returned she was
not the least exhausted. She used
the side stroke, which she did not
change from start to finish. She was
accompanied in the lifeboat by "Joe"
Boyer, swimming master.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1908-10-17

Miss Vera P. Gilbert, the only
daughter of C. P. H. Gilbert of Ochre
Point and New York, who is a debu-
tante, very attractive and holds the
record for the most perfectly gowned
young woman at Newport, swan from
Spouting Rock Beach to Hazards
Beach, one and three-quarter miles,
in one hour and ten seconds. This
beats all records made by other So
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1908-10-17
CLOSING UP SQUARE
GROUP OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS
NEARLY COMPLETED.
When Finished, National Capital Will
Have Most Imposing Struc-
lures on This Continent, II
Not in the World.

The doors Of a
new luxurio us
Office building will
swing open for 90
United S t a t 9 8
senators on their
return to Wash
ington in Deem
Der. The la s t
stone has been
set in the monu-
mental structure.
Apart from many
costly furnishings
IL
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1908-10-17
SOCIETY GIRL A GREAT SWIMMER

not be stopped
Richmond planet., 1908-06-20
MANCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL
Fine EXcrcises-Eloquent Address
by Prof. Davis-Presented
Suit OF Clothes.

The Eighteenth Annual Commence
ment Exercises of the Manchester
High School were held Monday even
ing. June 10, 1905 at the First Bap-
esf Church. Maachester. Va.
The High School Pupils marched
I'm led by Misses Berthel King and
Almoret Jenkins. Then came the
Graduates led by Miss Robena Jen-
kins.
The following programme was rem
dered Chorus, Morning Invitation.
School: Invocation. Rev. c. II. Phil
lips; Chorus. Unfold Ye Portals,
School. Salutation. "The Open Door
Kearney Carr Manning; Recitation
THE Sleeping Sentinel" Miss Ruth
Robinetta Morris; Sextette. "The
Dream of Paradise" Misses Blanche
Carr Hicks. Ethel Selena Washing
ton. Susie Davis Irving. Cora Lee
Mccoy, Leonia Howell. Minnie Hill
ton. Robena Jenkins; Grafton. "The
Man in Front" James Robert Hob
son; Essay, Human Labor, the
Thread of Destiny" Miss Minnie
COrnelia Hilton; Chorus. Flower OF
Liberty" School; Glass Prophecy,
Miss Emily Frances Walker. Essay
and Naledictory. Life is a Battle, %
Miss Antoinette Revonia Harris
Chorus, Live to be a Blessing" Sc
Richmond planet., 1908-06-20

lected Pupils; Address to Glass. Rev.
ID. w. Davis. A. NJ. ID. d. Pastor
Second Baptist Church; Chorus. AN
gel of Peace" School: Conferring OF
Diplomas. superintendent ID. l.. Pull
liam; Glass Song, Graduates Fare
WE'LL" Graduates.
The following Graduates. with
their subjects were excused in order
TO shorten the Miss
Blanche Carr Hicks, self Culture: %
Miss Ethel Selena Washington. "PiclS
Yourself Up;" Miss Susie Davis Ir-
wing. The Advantages of Educa-
ton" Miss Robena Ethel Jenkins.
stepping Stones 10 Greater Sue
cess" Miss Cora Lee Mccoy. Tell
Unto others" Miss Ruth Robinetta
Morris, The Eyes OF the World Are
Upon Us"
Prof. ID. w. Davis. who delivered
the address TO the graduates was at
his best and his address met the ap-
proval OF all present. SUpt. Pulliam
i'm presenting the diplomas made an
address that was interesting as well
as instructive. Dr. Vaughan award
cd the two prizes. one TO Miss Leonia
Howell for department and Mr.. Kear-
ney Carr Manning for German.
In appreciation of his services dur
ing his twenty-five years Of service.
Prof j. n. Blackwell was presented
with a suit by the AlumSi Associa-
ton. Prof. e. l.. Winfrey was pre-
sented with an umbrella by the pupils
of the High School. Both presenta-
tions were made by Mr.. W. l.. Deane,
Richmond planet., 1908-06-20
JOHNSON-WILLIANS.

The marriage of Miss Ell2 j. Will
liams TO Mr.. James w johnson took
place Thursday. May rs. 190S, 1880
A. NJ. at the First Baptist Church
The palatial edifice was flied with
an eXpectant audience that waited
with patience for the arrival OF the
bridal party.
The strains OF the wCIci.s.. march
told OF their arrival On the ros-
trum were Rev. w. T. Johnson, ID. ID.
Rev. W. +. Graham. d. D.. Rev. A.
5. Thomas, Rev. w. II. Deane. The
party entered as follows: A. d. Price
and Thomas Smith. Booker Lett
wich and 4. Walker. w. p. Burrell
and DR.. r. +. Jones, Thomas II. wv
att and b. 4. Graves. j. c. Robert
son. ESQ. and Thomas W. Taylor. Ed
ward Ellis, Jr. and II. T. Hill, w. +.
Denny and Miss Lula Forester. n.
b. Carter and Miss Rosa b. Brooks.
\. W. Holmes and the groom.
Charles Briggs and the bride.
Rev. w. T. Johnson performed the
ceremony. Prayer was offered by
Rev. w. +. Graham. ID. d. The
bride wore pearl gray voiie with
silk trimmings. She wore white
hat with ostrich tiHs. lace veil and
she carried a boquet of white roses.
Mrs. Mamie Cobb offciated at the
organ and played throughout the
ceremony. The couple will reside
at Mr.. Johnson's palatial residence.
is +. Leigh Street.
Richmond planet., 1908-06-20
Mechanics Savings Bank Buys More
Property.

President John Mitchell. Jr. has
just purchased the northwest corner
OF Third and Clay Streets for the
Mechanics Savings Bank. The lot
has frontage of II feet three inch
as and a depth OF one hundred feet.
10 Is now occupied by three story
brick building. The price paid was
$o,O50. u Is probable that the
building will be used by the corpo-
ration which Mr.. Mitchell represents.
Richmond planet., 1908-06-20

DIED-At home at AZ Z. Baker
Street. Wednesday morning. 18th inst
at 5:2O o'clock. ALEXANDER
JONES. age 5S years. He is sur
vived by a wife. two sons. two
daughters, two grandchildren. two
brothers and a host OF friends to
mourn their loss. He was a mem
ber of Fifth Street Baptist Church
from its organization. also a member
of Friendship Lodge of Good Samar-
itans.
Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep"
His son, EDWARD JONES.
Richmond planet., 1908-06-20
With annronrlate remarks.

with appropriate remarks.
The following are the graduates-
Kearney Carr Manning. Ruth Robi-
netta Morris. James Robert Hobson,
Minnie Cornelia Hilton. Emily Fran
ccs Walker, Antoinette Revonia Har-
ris, Blanche Carr Hicks. Ethel Sc
lena Washington. Susie Davis Irving.
Robena Ethel jenkins. Cora Lee Nc
Coy.
Miss Bertha Hughes. Musical Di-
rectress; Miss juliet Cousins. Accom-
panist.
As we go 20 press the Alumni As
sociation. composed OF more than / so
graduates is holding its Annual Meet
ing and Banquet at the Public School
Building.
Richmond planet., 1908-06-20
THE RICHMOND NORMAL SCHOOL
Interesting ENercises-Fine Address
by MFR. Bryan.

The closing exercises OF the Rich
mond High and Normal School took
place Tuesday, June t6. 1908 at S:15
p. NJ. The assemblage was an in
spring one and the exercises were
creditable. The following was the
programme:
Entrance of Graduates and Post
Graduates. Brooks Shall Murmur,
The School; Recitation-Lincolns s
Gettysburg Address. Mr.. Scott Gwath
mey; Tho~. Star Resplendent. The
School; RecitatiOn-Riley when
the Green Gits Back I'm the Trees. >"
Miss Minnie Coleman: pugrfm' s
Chorus. The School: Duet. Crossing
the Bar" Misses Olivia Scott. Alma
Scott; Hope in the Lord. The School:
Shakespeare Anne Hathaway" Miss
Blanche Walton; God OF the Nations.
The School; Scene from Macbeth.
Normal Glass; Solo" "Merrily /
Roam" Miss Aretha Randolph:
Scene from Henry V. Normal Glass:
Morning Invitation, The School: Ad-
dress, George Bryan. Esq: The Sea
Kings Bride. The School: Delivery
OF Diplomas. Mr. Charles HutzIer.
Chairman OF School Board.
The following are the graduates:
January, 190S-Addie Glenn
Brown. Rozelia Beatrice ELAN. La
vinia Marion Fleming. Ida Aldonia
Grifiis, Ethel Wilhnette Gwathmey.
Scott Walter Gwathmey. Leone Helen
Holmes, Samuel Chriss Howell. Mat
tie Lee Jones, Emily Olivia Lewis.
Christine Geneva Miller, Serena
Belle Robinson. Gertrude Elizabeth
Taylor, Estelle Daisy Ward.
June, 19OS-Nellie Lee Booker.
Richmond planet., 1908-06-20
CONTESTS SHOW POLITICAL
METHODS.

1t didn't require these contests
at the Republican convention to ac-
quaint some of the people with such
conditions; but the contests come al
timely moment now to illustrate
TO the whole country the political
methods by which Governors are g.
lected, United States Senators chosen
ana PRESIDENTS made by the politi-
clans.
In Texas and in Ohio, in Virginia.
Florida, Kentucky, Arkansas, Penn
sylvania, Missouri, Alabama and the
Carolinas the same old tricks are In
vogue that It has been fatuously be-
heved were peculiar to New York
alone. The police are always an
Continued on Fourth Page.)
Richmond planet., 1908-06-20

He had his head In the barrel
but he took IL out in time 20 see the
advertisement OF the Sunday outing
June 2S, 1908.
Richmond planet., 1908-06-20

Times are changing. but the
cooling breezes will be the same on
the Steamer Poeahontas Sunday. June
2S, 1908.
Richmond planet., 1908-06-20

Subscribe to The PLANET.
Richmond planet., 1908-06-20

Theresa Sinora BraxtOn. Matte Eliz-
abeth Dawson. Florence Leone Fen
ner, Lillian Helen Holmes, Addie
Ophelia Jackson, Celia Robinson
Minor. Elizabeth Louise Mitchell,
Mary Lane Tancil. Sadie Elise Tyler.
Mary Eliza Valentine, Blanche Celes-
tine Walton.
POST GRADUATES.
January. 19OS-Mary Elizabeth
Ammons. Willie Louise Brock. Bes-
sic Gwendola Brown, Tamar Estelle
Carter. Mamie Lou Daggett. Eva Lee
Graham. Alberta Hughes. Lillian
Pearle Jackson, Inez Mason Jones.
June, 19OS-Delia Ellen Caskie.
Alma Rachel Marguerite Farrar. Char
lotte Virginia Jackson. Mayme Lee
Johnson. Ora Arnita Johnson. Celia
Robinson Minor, Rebecca Thomasine
Mitchell
Miss Rebecca Thomasine Mitchell
stood highest in the Post Graduate
Class OF June, 1905 and Miss Mamie
Lou Daggett stood highest in the
Post Graduate Glass OF January. 1905
Mr. $. ID. Turner. Principal
Richmond planet., 1908-06-20
CONTESTS IN SOUTH ARE VERY
BITTER.

and with regard TO these 219 con-
tests: They came from over dozen
States in the Union-Ohio. native
state OF Taft, the leading candidate
not even accepted-and far from the
political corruption exposed by The
American in New York being local,
thGse contests over seats in the Re
publican National Convention show
that under present political methods
the country is suffering an era of
political corruption. jobbery, thug
gerry and thievery that is nationwide.
lt is not confined 10 either of the
old political parties. but, curiously
and in substantiation of the facts
which The American has brought to
light, and which the leaders OF the
new Independence Party have insist
ed upon, the two old parties are
found working hand in hand-aiding
each other 10 preserve the status quo
the minority party in one section
swinging along with the majority par
~ TO secure delegates for the organ
ization, TO bring in the repeaters.
pack the conventions, stun the bal
lot boxes and overawe the respecta-
bic elements.
In the South, the Republican Par
" is Democratic Party annex: in
the North, where the Republicans
are strong and the Democrats are
weak, the conditions are reversed
Everywhere, a perfect understanding
exists between the rival organiza-
tions, and the party that best serves
the purposes of the big fellows he
hind ali wins at the general election
IN every instance these charges. of
gross fraud were supported by afi-
davits OF members OF the contestins
delegations. The facts published
herewith are taken from the briefs
and sworn statements that were pre-
sented TO the Republican National
Committee last week Each and ev-
cry statement reveals a condition
that should appeal to every right
minded man who believes in the pur-
Richmond planet., 1908-06-20

During the past week the Repub-
lican National Committee mas heard
contests involving 219 seats in the
convention. This committee, con-
trolieJ by the National Administra-
tion, allowed no possibility Of inter
ference in the plan OF assuring the
nomination of Secretary Taft. or
the 219 contests decided. the body
supposed 20 represent the Republican
party, but controlled absolutely by
the Administration, seated 216 Taft
delegates These contests have been
decided as roiiOws:
For Taft-Alabama. 22; Arkan-
sas. = Florida. S: Georgia 16; Ken
tucky, :; Louisiana. g. North Caro-
lima, Is; Ohio. Z; oklahoma 10;
Pennsylvania. IS; Texas. Sc: Virgin
ia, Is; Alaska, . Arizona. ,. Total
216.
For Foraker-Virginia, ?; Ohio,
I. Total. $.
The only complete defeat sustained
by the Taft delegates in the contests
was in the Fifth Virginia District.
whdre Foraker delegation was seat
ed because a man was allowed TO act
as secretary of the district conven-
tion who had issued a call for a
convention in his own county FOR
white men only"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-12-14
Several Bills Are Not
Passed in Regular
Manner.

The city council last Monday
night passed an ordinance calling
upon the board Of public works 20
issue permit 10 the Standard
Furniture company 20 establish a
steam heat. light and power plant.
without consulting superintendent
BOuillOu. Of the department Of pub.
lie utilities. aud the slight. whefhcr
Intentional or otherwise. ls the first
outward indication u a breach that
threatens to develop between the
two important branches Of the mu
nicipaI family.
Some Of the council members
have not the kindliest feeling for
Superintendent Bouilon. whose ac-
ton on several franchise matters
has not met with their approval
and, while the Standard Furniture
cOmpanys application was a com.
paratively small item, II Il no 50.
cret that Superintendent Bohilnn
feels he was deliberately ignored
b. the executive body Of the ad-
ministratlOn
notwithstanding the slight, gu.
peTintendcnt Bouillon found moth.
ing 10 criticise IN the document.
and upon this statement Mayor
Miller Saturday signed the ordi
nance.
The council has never referred
the franchise application Of the
Seattle Garbage company to Super
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-12-14
CAPTAIN PANTON
DIES SUDDENLY
lRY unlIed prrnnl

TACOMA. Dec. i4-Capt. John
MeTavish Panfon. aged Is years
one 81 the most widely known men
Of Pacific marine circles. died sud
denly yesterday m0rrinE. The
cause OF death waa pneumonia. FOL.
loving a severe attack Of grip.
Besides being marine surveyor
for bRifOur Guthrie a Co, The
Northwestern Warehouse company
and several Portland aud 9an Fran
cisco firms. Capt. panton was
Lloyds' agent for Seattle. and sur
veyor 20 the Bureau Nefitas
lFrench f4l0ydsl and bet Norske
NeriiRs Norwegian Lloydsl
The funeral will be held Tuesday
nj 1850 D. m.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-12-14
COMMERCIAL CLUB
ELECTS OFFICERS

AZ the election at the CONNER.
cial club Saturday night. the re.
turns for which were only com.
plnted yesterday afternoon. George
~ Revelle was elected president.
George n. Bailey, first vice prcel.
dent. J. NJ. sparkman. second vice
president. II y Moore. Charles
Farrer, G. NJ Williams. directors
for one year. James p. blackwell.
a J. Rhodes. = c. Osborn. II. w.
Watson, w " Wiltshire. s. l..
Lennon. NJ. y Harlem. Alex Nc.
Lean. g. s Harley. Edward Il. No
wax, directors for ten years.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-12-14
JAPANESE MAY Be
SCHOOL DEBATER

George kasai. a young IAgzness
student as the Broadway high sckc9,
may be one of ths speaker n to
annual debate between nrp4dEky
and Tacoma high Kasal has lons
been regarded as one al the best e.
haiers ia the school. and han sherl
particularly keen Insight into Qaes-
lions % political economy Tkt H.
batting lean is 60 be selected ~
afternoon Robert Leigh Il cozsi:.
cred a strong Possibility for ~
team. which may be- composed ~
tircly 81 sophomurc8
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-12-14
EOUSLLON SLEGHTED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL

intendens BoullIon. and. while the
BIN may eventually reach his de-.
partment from the hands OF the
corporations committees. the public
utilities department Is usually ask
"a first % look over all franchises.
and this amounts 10 slight No. 2
Everyone ia now waiting 10 see
what vii human.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-12-14
POLICY TO
REMAIN The SAME

NEW YORK. pc President D
elect william ~ Taft speaking
~ kinlrr memorial oFsan IN
metropolitan temple. told an
audience which repeatedly inter.
fupted him with appliance. the story
or hiH official association with she
late president and declared with
reference 10 the Philippine Islands.
tnht the pplicY laid down ~ Mr.
Mckinley In tfao he'd been the poi.
ieN ~ the present a. ~ viii ie ~
az own naturalization IN the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-12-14
WHAT BECOMES OF
OLD GREENBACKS

Editor Star: VIII you kindly lei
me know through your columns
what is done with the WORKOUT
greenbacks. Does tho government
IN any way use them AGAIN.
p. II. ESTABROOK.
The old greenhacka are thrown
into n macerating machine and
ground Into pulp. The government
does not use them again. Enter.
prising persons AZ Washington have
made wealth by manufacturing
curlos from the pulp OF The de.
stroyed currency.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-12-14
ALASKA COMMISSIONERS.

VALDEZ. Dec. ft.-aix United
States commissioners have been APP
pointed by Judge Reid In the Third
division since hia arrival az valdez
w. r. BeekR was named for commits
slonor 81 tho Valdez precinct. Ring
valid Blk at Copper Center. Henry
J. Miller for Fairbanks. Herbert =
Farris al suritna, J. l.. Brown at
unnlaska and J. H. R0mig at Nush-
agnk. Bristol hay precinct.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-12-14
pAEK SCANDAL is
NOW PROMISED

CHICAGO. Dec. CaHsius g.
Jones. chief state hank examiner.
assigned 20 Cook county. has sud
denly resigned hls place rather than
face the scandal which his superiora
say vii BE- stirred up n letters
written 20 him hy city bank Off
cialn are made public.
The charge made against Jones
ia that he was privately employed
b the banks a. an examiner while
he Nns doing the same duty for tho
state.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-12-14
PRETTY GIRL KILLED
BY TROLLEY CAR

SAN JOSE. Cal. Dec. ~ Ruth
Hall. the pretty iAyear-oid daugh.
ter Of the late judge Seth Payne
Han of San Francisco. was killed
by n Santa Clara street car late
night The netormnn. A.
G. Mcmillan, was arrested on a
charge Of mhnslaughter, and re.
leased ON 1880 bail Excessive
speed Is charged.