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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-05-22
er that the president has Owe their
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commanding officers"
More Kentucky Feudists Killed.
at Crockettsville, in Breathitt coun-
ty. KY, May 4, occurred another one
Of those bloody tragedies for which
that region has been noted many years
during the progress of the Hargis-
Cockrill feud. Ex-Sherif Callahan of
the Hargis faction while in his wi
store was MORALLY stabbed by his
brother-in-law, John Spicer, and a mo-
ment later Spicer was slain by the o
of Callahan. On the same day in Jack
son Daniel White. a Hargis man. shot
and killed Jim Fugate Of the Cockrill
side in a street duel. The son of Cal
lahan, Wilson, after shooting Spicer
gave himself up to the authorities, but
was released on bail. The death of
Callahan brings Joy to the widow of
James Marcum. as she charged Hargis
and Callahan with instigating the MUIR
der of her husband by Curtis Jett.
Graft Scandal In Baltimore.
HxdyOI NduOOl Vi odll4A0O10 Lao AS-
moved two commissioners for the
opening of streets, a Republican and a
Democrat, after an inquiry had proved
the charge of Contractor Robertson
that $1,000 had been paid to Exon
gresham Rusk as the go between.
The demand of the commissioners for
$4,000 on a $4,000 contract was ex-
posed, and the informant was the pres
ident of the Maryland Paving COM
pany. The payment Of the cash to
Rusk was witnessed by detectives con-
cealed in a bookcase. Rusk is chair
man of the Democratic city commit
tee, but has rendered his resignation.
He has been at the head of the CON-
mittee for six years and was elected
to congress three times.
Bank Cashier Short $46s,o00.
William Montgomery, cashier Of the
Allegheny National bank Of Pittsburg
and former friend and adviser of the
late Senator Quay, has been arrested
on the charge of having embezzled
$468,OOO Of the banks funds, that
amount being missed, but a much
larger shortage being suspected. The
shortage was exposed by statements of
James Young and Henry Reiber, for
mer officials of the Farmers Deposit
bank, now in prison for extensive loot
ing of the latter institution. They say
that a large part of the loot went as
loans to Montgomery to cover up his
shortage. The fact that the Allegheny
National has long been the headquar-
tiers Of the state Republican machine
financially gives exceptional impor-
lance of this procedure.
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KEEPING TAB
ON THE WORLD

Afghan Invaders Of India Checked
by British Troops and Revo|u-
tionary Plot Exposed Asquith
Outlines Age Pension Scheme
and Tariff Cut Austrian Mon
arch's Jubilee Manuel Pro-
claimed - Congress Majority
Agrees on Reform Legislation.
Senate Airs Freight Rate In
crease-Harmon Named For
Governor - Guinness Murder
Farm Exposure Horrifies the
Public.
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OF which the gen.
eral in chief, Kitchener, was going to
the front. One part Of the Afghans
attacked the blockhouse which guards
the Afghan end Of Khyber pass, but
were repulsed and retired. Willcocks
at once rushed a brigade to the point
Of danger.
1t is feared in London that this
Afghan outbreak is the indirect result
Of the Anglo-Russian treaty which the
ameer Of Afghanistan refused to sign
and that the ameer is determined upon
war. He has a well drilled regular
army of 10000 and 10000 irregulars all
supplied with modern arms and am
munition. factories for which are in
operation in his own country.
At the same time comes news Of the
discovery Of a wide reaching conspira-
cy in India to destroy prominent men
with bombs. many Of the latter being
found at Calcutta and General Kitch-
ener being marked for assassination.
The bombs were Of the latest pattern.
with electric batteries to explode them.
Besides the bombs a library dealing
with the science Of explosives was
found in the same place. and much
seditious literature. Many arrests have
been made. All over India the people
are believed to be preparing for a revo-
luton to throw of British rule.
Liberals Barely Win Election.
Another b~yelection held last week In
England to I'LL a vacancy In parlia-
ment was virtually a defeat for the
government. although the Liberal can
didate managed to pull through by a
majority Of eight votes in a total Of
5000. This Is expected to increase the
difficulties Of Churchill in his canvass
at Dundee. The latter had an amusing
experience with a militant s%ufragette,
Miss Maloney, there when he tried to
address an outdoor meeting Of laborers.
She was angered against him for say
ing that the suffragettes had allied
themselves with the liquor interests.
When he began speaking she raised
such a din with a big dinner bell that
he had to give up his meeting.
Franz JossFs Sixty Year Jubilee.
At Vienna. May I. the sixtieth ami
versary Of the reign Of Emperor Fran.
els Joseph of Austria was celebrated
with splendid ceremony, in which EN-
peror William Of Germany and many
rulers Of German states took part, to-
gether with great throngs Of the peo-
pie. Congratulations from the pope
and from other rulers Of nations were
received. The German and Austrian
monarchs exchanged cordial greetings.
Por+usars Boy King Proclaimed.
The youthful King Manuel Of Por-
tugal rode to the parliament house IN
Lisbon. May 6, through streets lined
with soldiers, and in the presence o.
peers, deputies and other officials and
diplomats he took the oath and was
proclaimed king. In Portugal the SOW
ereign never Q the crown. tina
symbol Of power being consecrated u
the natron saint
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-05-22
R RELIGION S
Methodist General Conference.

At Baltimore May 6 was begun the
t%wenty-ifth session of the general con-
ference Of the Methodist Episcopal
church, Bishop Warren of Denver pre-
siding. There we're 1877 delegates, and
they represented more than 100000
communicates in tw~enty-four different
countries. On the first day the con
ference voted to send a message to
Speaker Cannon urging the continued
exclusion Of intoxicants from the SOL
diers' homes.
Chastity Holier Than Marriage.
That the head of the Christian Sci.
ence church, the venerable Mrs. Eddy,
is teaching to her followers the ulti-
mate disappearance of marriage in the
sexual sense is stated a~uthor1tat1vely
by Alfred Farlow, one of the publica-
ton committee Of that denomination,
in a letter to Current Literature. He
says she holds that "when mortals
shall have reached the point Of spirit
ual perfection, shall have become
dominated by that mind which was in
Christ Jesus, it is manifest that the
sacrament Of the marriage as now un-
derstood will no longer pertain.
Tho New Rector Of Trinity.
The Rev. DR.. William T. Manning,
vicar Of st. Agnes and assistant rector
Of old Trinity, has been chosen to sue
coed the late Rev. DR.. Morgan Dix Is
head of the richest parish in America,
that of Trinity, New York (EpiscopaD.
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under the leader
ship of the ~fanatical
mollahs who for
some time had been
trying. to stir up
the native Afridis
and Mohmands on
the British side of
the border. 1t was
against the latter
that General Will
cocks was operat-
ing last week and
for the suppression
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Afghan Invasion Of India.
Later dispatches from Simla. the
summer capital of India, tell Of an in
vasion-of the British northwest from
tier by about 10000 Afghans on May 2
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Tenn. AS rector Of Dr.. ". 7. Manning
Trinity he will receive a salary Of
$4,000 a year. the income Of the par
ish being about 100000. DR.. Man.
ming is known as a good organizer and
strictly orthodox.
Scientist Church For Peace.
A new edict or bylaw promulgated
in the name Of Mrs. Eddy, leader Of
the Christian Science church, for the
guidance Of her followers forbids men,
bers from Joining any organization hav-
ing. for its object the maintenance Of
peace, but at the same time declaring
it the duty Of all to promote peace on
earth and good will toward men "by
demonstrating the rules Of divine
love-"
Open Pulpit Canon Sustained.
In the annual convention Of the
Protestant Episcopal diocese of Penn
sylvania at Philadelphia a resolution
proposing to suspend the application
Of the new canon opening the pulpit
of the church to ministers Of any de-
nomination until the next general con-
vention should have the opportunity to
reconsider 1t was defeated by the vote
Of 154 to 1856. The high churchmen
urged that this canon is against the
church's claim to the apostolic sue
cession. The ministers divided "a to
SO. the majority being for the open
pulpit.
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The ceremony of
Inducing DR.. Man.
ming into Office by
the vestry included
the delivery Of the
keys of all the nine
churches Of the par
ish. DR.. Manning
Is comparatively q
young man, having
been born in Eng
land In 1866. He
was educated at the
University Of the
Sonth in
The Washington herald., 1908-05-25
WOULD STOP FILIBUSTERS
Mechanical Device May Be Used in
the House.
Provision for Taking Yeas and Nays
by Pressing of Button
Contemplated.

Effective flibusters In the House will
be impossible hereafter. II a suggestion
that has just been made is put into effect.
1t is proposed that future votes in the
House shall be registered by some me-
chanical device. individual members reg
istering their decision on a given measure
by pressing button.
Since the House Democrats began their
obstructive tactics in April. more than a
month has been consumed in roll calls.
1t takes from twenty-five to forty minutes
to call the roll In the House. Under the
Constitution "the yeas and nays may be
demanded on every affirmative PROPOSE
ton. IL one-ffth Of those present so de-
sire.
In exercising this constitutional pre-
rogative, the Democrats have worked
overtime As a result. every legislative
expedient had 70 be adopted by the Re-
publicans TO expedite business.
Although short cuts were taken wher-
ever possible. 1t was still within the
power of the minority to have many roll
calls each day.
Therefore, the Republicans are talking
about putting in a mechanical device of
some sort whereby votes may be cast BY
/ pressing a button, thus eliminating the
tedious and nerve-racking process Of call
ing off 391 names every time the yeas and
nays are demanded.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-25
YOUNG DUYALL'S BODY FOUND
Son of Boyds Man Drowned While
Searching for Stock.
Believed 10 Have Been Washed
from Bridge During the
Heavy storm.

Special 20 The Washington Herald
Boyds. Md. May 24-After only half an
hours search. In which 100 or more prom
inent citizens took part. this morning,
the body of Travilla u. Duvall, son Of G.
A. Duvan. OF this place. was found by
John w Williams in the middle Of Little
Seneca stream. Ii is thought he was
drowned about midnight Friday night.
when he went TO search for any stock
that might have been out in the terrible
rain end food OF that night. He may
have ventured too far into the stream TO
cross a bridge near by.
He was found 300 yards below the
bridge. A piece of his shirt sleeve showed
above the water. his body being pinioned
under a heavy log. His hands were
clasped. as If he had grasped something
TO save himself from destruction.
Coroner Grimes Immediately summoned
a jury. with John W Williams as fore
man. and az .er careful examination made
by the physician. DR.. L. y. Nourse. il
was decided his death was due 10 acci-
dental drowning.
Young Duvall was held in esteem here.
where the whole town and community is
in deep mourning over his death.
He is survived by his parents and n sis
ter, Pearl DuvalL who has been making
her home temporarily in Baltimore and
Washington. Rev. T. E. Peters. a promi-
nent Methodist minister. OF Waverly, is
an uncle.
His remains are TO be taken TO Fred
erick. Md. Tuesday for interment.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-25
WRITES OF HER BURNING LOVE
Letter Full of Passion Found In Col.
SMELLS Effects.

Bloomington, Ill, May 24.-The only de-
velopment in the Smell will case to-day
was the discovery of a passionate letter,
which was found among Col. Tom Snen's
effects after his death.
This letter was unsigned. but is said to
be from Mabel Smell. 1t read, in part, as
follows:
My Dearest Daring: You told me TO write you
letter 50 you could read IL on Sunday afternoon
and to be thinking Of you when you are look
ing over these lines We are going to pretend we
are together and make 1t seem real that we will
feel these Clinton gossips. who would be tcked to
death to find out about our love-
You know / would love 20 be there with your
arms around my neck and feel your burning kisses.
Just imagine that we are again in that corner by
the window. Your dear face is pressing mine and
am holding both Of your dear hands tight 70 my
bosom. ! gazing into your eyes Now your
arms about my waist, and l am holding YOU 10
me In an embrace so warm Il seems We enc per-
son; cur lips meet and il seems TO me there Is
nothing in the world but my dear darling sweet
heart-and me. There isn't either. is therei
We want to love more and more after each kiss.
You know. Il said in that book you sent me that
when lovers loved tiuy their passion fed itself
and grew stronger IL Is that way with u.s. isn't itY
My breath is all gone now, ana am sitting on the
hoor at your feet. Ny head is against your knees
and you are stroking my face and hair. and | am
almost crying. happy You sweetest Of all
sweCthearts do you feel I with you nowf Every
bit Of my body and my thoughts are surrendered TO
you. and you are holding me tighter and tighter
Kisses. kisses. kisses.
One more long kiss and / must say good-by. Re
member you promised 70 burn this.
YOUR LOVING SWEETHEART.
The case will be resumed tomorrow
morning. the contestants presenting a
number Of important witnesses, in the
effort 10 prove Smell insane.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-25
WILL REBUILD AEROPLANE
DR.. Bell Counsels "White Wings
Owner to Continue Work.
Thinks Expert Operator Is All that
Is Needed Now 20 Assure
Success.

Hammondsport. n. Y. May 24.-"white
Wings the Baldwin aeroplane, which
was badly smashed in the fall yesterday
Will be rebuilt and within a month will
again be ready for flights.
The decision in the matter was left to
DR. Alexander Graham Bell. who is in
Washington He wired Glenn H. Curtlss
to-day a message of what he termed con-
graduation and coincidence. saying that
while he was sorry TO hear of the acci-
dent he felt that white Wings" had
made a record for herself that the aerial
experiment association could be proud of,
and that she should be repaired.
Dr. Bell also advocated a change Of
policy in regard to aviators. He thinks
that in the future it would be better to
have one man operate the control Of the
aeroplane on every trip. for an expert
enced aviator seems 10 be all that is
needed to make the white Wings" an
aerial record breaker.
The Jones dirigibe balloon viii be in
flated tomorrow. She will sail on Wed
nesday.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-25
POSITION WILL PAY $4,000
Big Money for Man to Settle Vir-
ginia-West Virginia Debt.
Names OF Two Submitted 10 the
Supreme Court of the
United States.
sreciaI 10 me- wa.hinrton Hernld.

Special TO The Washington Herah
Richmond. Va. May 2a-Considerable
curiosity is entertained by those who
have followed Virginias famous debt
suit against West Virginia as to the
identity of the lucky individual who will
be named master 20 adjust the accounts
between the two States.
This position. which, OF course, is
analogous 10 that Of commissioner Of
ohancery. will pay most handsomely Il
viii hardly command less than $4,000 q
year. for the work viii require the ut
most skill and practical knowledge oi
accounts. The place a the very nature
of things. can go neither 10 a Virginiar
nor a West Virginian.
Attorney General Anderson, who went
10 Washington yesterday in connection
with this matter. said that both sides
had submitted names TO the Supreme
Court of the United States. but he lie.
clined 70 say who had been recommended
He added that the appointment would
probably be announced IN the course Of
the next two weeks.
But this will not mean the termination
Of the litigation. On the contrary. II vii
not be fairly under way until the master
gets we'll into his work as he will have
10 deal with a labyrinth OF figures and Z
maze Of complicated accounts
The Washington herald., 1908-05-25
WANT QUICK ACTION
ON CURRENCY BILL
Continued from Page One.

have been deluged with protests. They
have been warned that. while the signs
do not point to another panic the coming
fall. it would be we'll to make provision
for an emergency.
Taking the cue from a remark made in
the course of a speech by Representative
Burton, Of Ohio. business men and bank
ers in the West insist that II there is
bumper crop this year. the demand for
currency will be as urgent as II gaunt
panic was stalking abroad in the land.
For these reasons certain House Repub-
licans who are influential In legislative
affairs, are insistent that the day Of ad-
tournment may well be postponed in order
that every opportunity may be afforded
for the passage of a currency bill. Among
these is Speaker Cannon
President May Interfere.
The good offices of the administration
may yet be used TO induce Congress TO
put through a currency measure. signIi-
canoe is attached in this connection to
the action of President Roosevelt in re-
ferring the omnibus public buildings bill
to the Secretary of the Treasury.
This measure carries appropriations ag-
gregating $sO,OoO.OOO While his is a large
sum Of money 10 draw from Treasury
that is now $59.O0O.O00 behind, il should be
borne in mind that the outlay authorized
will not be Immediately expended. In
other words, IL will be expended over a
period OF two or three years.
There is reason to believe that the pub
lie buildings bill may be used as an eX-
ample to which the administration may
point in making known its wishes that
something be done TO put the Treasury
In a state OF preparedness in the event Of
a financial emergency in the fall.
Just at this time the Treasury is in no
shape 20 go 20 the relief Of the CONNER
cial world In the event Of Industrial de-
preston or financial panic. Revenues are
falling off, and gold is leaving the country
rapidly.
The hundred or so millions deposited in
national banks at the time OF the panic
and later withdrawn, cannot again be re-
deposited as things now stand. In the
event OF a bumper crop, or any disturb
ance affecting business. the Treasury. It
is believed. would be absolutely powerless
TO afford relief
Nearly all Republicans agree upon the
necessity for emergency currency. 1t Is
a question OF details. The most earnest
endeavors will be made during the next
forty-eight hours TO bring about an agree
ment that viii result In The enactment Of
an emergency currency law.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-25
SAYS ALASKA'S PERIL is REAL.
Delegate Gale Confirms story of
Alarming Conditions in North.

Delegate Thomas Gale, of Alaska, las,
night corroborated the interview in Seat
tie dispatches with Capt Paul c. Hutton.
assistant surgeon. L. S. A. in which the
latter. who had just returned from Fort
William H. Seward, Alaska. called atten-
ton to the unfortunate conditions of the
Indians Of that Territory.
Capt Hutton states that nearly half of
the large number of Alaska Indians are
victims of tuberculosis. and that their
children are nearly all victims of disease
Of one sort or another. The army officer
and his companions were shocked at the
condition in which these people are liv-
ing. and state that II the people Of this
country knew OF the indescribably pitiable
life of the Indians the government would
lose no time in taking remedial steps.
"The interview with Capt. Hutton pub
lished in yesterdays papers is gratifying
to every one having the interests OF
Alaska at heart" said Delegate Gale last
night. The widespread publicity given
the results of Capt. Hutton's observations
Of the Indians of that country will,
trust. help us in securing some govern
ment help for these wretched people,"
The Washington herald., 1908-05-25
LANDsL1DEs DERAIL TRAIN.
Dirt, Rocks, and Trees Push Engines
Into River.

Into River.
Special TO The Washington Herald.
Cumberland Nd, May 2.-Two east
bound freight trains on the Western
Maryland Railroad were caught by land
slides last night.
The engine and two loaded steel coal
cars of the second train were hurled over
the bank into the Potomac River. Seven
loaded steel hoppers also were derailed.
AS the first. train approached Sarah. about
fifty miles south OF Cumberland. it was
caught by a slide sixty feet long and
about five feet deep. Trees and logs
came down with the rocks and earth. The
engine and one car were derailed. The
debris swept under the train and the
work of removing il was difficult, large
force being required.
Immediately after this. thu second train
was caught by a slide at Wallman. a
half mile west The damage here was
the greatest. The engine and two cars IN
the river are standing upright.
The engineer and fireman escaped by
jumping. but the front brakeman. B. NJ.
Clark. of Ridgely. who was riding on the
engine, was injured, Passengers were
transferred at the obstruction to-day.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-25
GOV. JOHNSON IN ATLANTA.
In Conference with Leaders, WIS
Favor HIS Nomination.

In Conference with Leaders, Who
Favor HIS Nomination.
Atlanta. May A.-Gov. Johnson. Of Min
delayed train. He is now in conference
with prominent Democrats. The COVER
nor was invited to Georgia by the Young
Mems Democratic League, a strong or
ganization. which is favorable 10 the
Minnesota mans. nomination at Denver,
Before going into conference with the
league leaders, the governor gave a re-
ception at the Piedmont Hotel, and met
many men prominent in the business and
political life of Georgia.
AS a result OF the governors visit 1t
is understood that an active campaign
will be begun in Georgia In his interest.
The Johnson supporters will strive 10
send to Denver an uninstructed delega-
tion, which will not be unfavorable to
him. This delegation will be for john
son In the event that Bryan does not
have enough votes 10 nominate.
Gov. johnson was greatly gratihed by
his reception here. THE party needs
man who can win" said the COVER
nor "and II IL thinks I am the man.
will make the fight l do not think Mr..
Bryan will have Overwhelming strength
at Denver"
Gov. Johnson says that he is informed
that the anti-Bryan sentiment is strong
in the South and especially in Tennes-
see, Maryland, North Carolina, and
Louisiana. and that his friends win fight
for him In those states.
"The result In Alabama is significant" "
said Gov. Johnson. My friend worked
only a few days, but I see that Dr. Gun
ningham, who announced for me. has
been elected one of the delegates-at-
large"
Gov. johnson goes from here to Bir-
minghahl He is accompanied by Insur-
ance Commissioner O'Brien, OF Minnesota.