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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-06
Resolution Adopted to
Investigate Accusations
of Bribery Against
Boat Company.
Connecticut Representa-
tive Tells of Men En-
ploYed to Urge Pas
sage of Bill

Foundation was laid IN the House OF
Representatives today for what may re-
suit IN the exposure Of a great scandal
in Congress.
without dissenting voice and with
no debate, the House adopted a spe-
cial resolution brought in by the Com
mittee on Rules providing for The ap-
pointment by the Speaker OF a special
committee OF fve members Of the House
TO investigate the charges Of Repre-
sentative George l. LiIley that the
Electric Boat Company and its prede-
cessor the Holland Boat Company.
nave been engaged in efforts 10 exert
corrupttng influence on certain men,
bers Of Congress in their legislative
capacities and have, in fact, exerted
such COrrupting influence"
Upon the adoption OF the resolution.
the Speaker named the following men
10 serve On the special investigating
committee.
BOutel Of Illinois, Stevens Of Mime
sofa, Olmstead of Pennsylvania, How
ard OF Georgia. and BTOussard OF Louis
lana
Within two hours after the adoption
BY the House this afternoon Of the reso-
tuition 10 investigate the Lilley charges.
the investigating committee began it's
labOrs Chairman BOutell having called
a meeting 10 outline plans for conduct
ing the iUuniTv
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-06
Monument Will Mark Graves.

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inspired by the Cleveland disaster. Su-
peCintendent Stuart has called upon
every principal today for a statement of
the defects in their respective buildings,
ana has admonished them to make a
very careful investigation of and re-
port any existing condition that might
Continued on Second Page)
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-12-08
Noted St. Louis Millionaire
PhiIanthropist Dead From
A Bullet Wound.
FAMILY SAYS ASSASSIN.
NO CAUSE KNOWN FOR SUICIDE
Oh MURDER AS MAN HAD BEEN
HAPPY AND FRIEND TO THOU
SANDS.

st. Louis, Dec S.-Francis D.
Hirschberg, millionaire, member of
the Merchants Exchange, insurance
underwater, member of many clubs,
leader in organized charity work and
former director of the worlds fair
died this morning at his palatial home
in Lindell boulevard from a bullet
wound in his head. Mystery sur
rounds. All members of the family
declare he was the victim of an assas-
sin, but no one heard the shot. Inves-
tigation by the police is progressing
to determine the facts.
Hirschberg arose early, after spend
ing the night quietly at home. Mrs.
Hirschberg was awakened by her hus-
band walking through her room. He
was unable to speak, apparently, and
proceeded to the bathroom where he
endeavored to stVo the flow of blood.
Doctors were summoned but Hirsch-
berg expired shortly afterwards. The
bullet had passed entirely through the
head at an angle which seems to pre-
clude suicide. A revolver of the old
fashioned bulldog style similar to
those formerly used by policemen, was
found on the stairway. The family
say it did not belong to Hirschberg.
From the landing of the stairway a
trail of blood leads upstairs through
the wifes bod room into the bath
room. The report of the tragedy
created wild excitement throughout
the city. Hirschberg was considered
the Ward McAllister" of ST. Louis
No cause is known for the assassin
theory.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-12-08
Erection of Splendid Building
East of Hotel Seems in
Prospect Now.
A NEEDED IMPROVEMENT
SITE COVERED BY RAMSHACkLE
STRUCTURES OF NoN-DEScRIPT
TRAPS.

Tenants in the old tumble-down
shacks located east of the Westcott
hotel on Main street. have been noti-
fled to move at once. 1t is understood
that Daniel w. Comstock, owner of the
properties will have them torn down
and modern four-story brick business
block erected on the site. Judge Com
stock is at Indianapolis and the report
could not be confirmed definitely. In
innate friends of the judge say the re-
port is true.
This line of buildings is among the
most decrepit in the city that occupy
place of prominence. They are
nothing but ramshackle establishments
and the veriest fire traps. The an
nouncement of their destruction and
the prospects for a modern building
will be received with general acclaim
by the public.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-12-08
CONVENTION HERE
Earlnam College May Act as
Host to State Y. M. C. A.
Organization
PLANS NOT YET COMPLETED

If Earlham college can care for the
hundreds of delegates that would at
tend a state college Y. NJ C. A. con-
yention. the next session will be held
in Richmond, according to the infor-
nation just received by President
Stanley of the Earlham association.
Not until President Robert l.. Kelly
returns from the east, where he has
been for several weeks, will the mat
ter be definitely settled, although it is
confidently expected that there will be
no hitch in the plans.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-12-08
Announcement Made by Rev.
Father MattingIy to Con-
gregation at High Mass
This Morning.
ELECTION OF TAFT
ASSURED PROSPERITY
Ground Will Be Broken on In
auguration Day Members
Of Church Inclined to Cheer
News.

Il have some announcements TO
make this morning. One is that the
Crgan in this church is useless. its
only remaining bellows having burst
ed, and | do not think it wise to make
any improvements on the organ, as it
and the church have served their pur-
pose. 1t is probably no news TO you
when l announce that Taft has been
elected president and that four years
of prosperity are assured but it will
probably be news to you that have
decided to break ground for new
church on the day that Mr.. Taft is in
States, March 4, 1909. This new
chur>S will be known as the Church
of the Immaculate Conception"
After Father Mattingly of ST. Mary's
Catholic church. had made this pleas
ing announcement to n large congrega.
tion this morning. there was every in
Gication that the church members were
about to violate all church etiquette,
and cheer, but with a smile and a wave
Of his hand. Father Mattingly suppress
ed this threatened outburst. Cheer
ing and applauding in church." he said,
lis not in good form"
For some time members of st.
Mary's Catholic church have been ar
IDENTIFY desiring a new church. The
one which is to be built will be with
out doubt, one of the finest in the
state. 1t is planned to erect the edi-
flee on the old Hibberd residence. the
northwest corner of North Eighth and
A streets. which is now used as the
church parsonage. Plans for the new
building have already been prepared.
1t will be of Roman architecture and
of the new building is in the neigh
borhood of 100000.
1t is particularly appropriate that
the name of the new church. the I'M
maculate Conception. should be an
nounced today. which is the feast day
Of the Immaculate Conception.
ST. Mary's church in recent years has
acquired considerable property through
the skillful business management of
Father Mattingly and the property he
has purchased for the church within
the past three years. has nearly all
been paid for. Not a member of the
congregation doubts his ability to raise
funds for the erection of the new
church.
After the old Hibberd residence has
been torn down Father Mattingly will
probably establish his parsonage in the
Weller property. which adjoins the
Hibberd property on the north and
which is owned by the church. 1t is
stated that after the new church he's
been erected. it is probable the old
church will be converted into an apart
ment house.
ST. Mary's church is one of the Oldest
buildings in the city. II was erected
about sixty years ago by a Lutheran
congregation. In 1860 there was a d.
vision of St. Andrews Catholic
church and The faction which withdrew
purchased St. Mary's from the Luther.
ans. Since then additions have been
built TO the rear of the old building.
Since the establishment of ST. Mary's
Catholic church. the priests in charge
of the parish have been Fathers Viii
liars, Moitrier, McMullen, Ryyes, Heg-
ger and Mattingly
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-12-08
SENATORS TO MEET
Republicans May Try to Make
Lieutenant Governor a
Mere Figure-head.
THE PLANS KEPT SECRET.

Indianapolis, Ind, Dec. S.-A quiet
meeting of republican senators is to
be held Thursday here. 1t is under
stood they will consider taking from
Lieutenant Governor Hall all senate
committee appointments and other
plunder. The purpose is to make the
lieutenant governor mere figure
head. The local option question also
will be discussed. Close secrecy has
been maintained about the call for the
meeting.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-12-08
POLICE ARE HUMAN.

The local police department is
composed of men who are philan-
thropists. Their charity is not
heralded but worthy of mention.
The family of Ed Mckay was
found in destitute circumstances,
when the home was raided Sunday
and the father and crowd of
gamblers arrested The police
have sent groceries and a barrel of
coal To the family.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-12-08
POLICE ARE NOTIFIED.

The local police department mas re-
ceived notice to the effect three rob
berries were committed at Dayton, o.,
last night The police are warned to
be on the lookout. Former reforma
tory prisoners are suspected.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-12-08
CONSPIRATOR IS
GIVEN HEAVY FINE
Hyde Sentenced to Peniten-
tiary in Addition.

Washington, Dec. S.-Frederick A.
Hyde. of San Francisco. recently con-
victed of conspiracy to defraud the U.
S. government of large tracts of land
sentenced to pay fine of $1,000 and
two years in the penftentiary. the max
imum penalty. Joost H. Schneider. an
employe of Hyde. was fined 81 Zoo and
given fourteen months. The trial
cost the government 100000
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-12-08

know a deep,
d a T k, d a n k
S C b e m e W IL
come TO light
that will raise
the dickens
and then some.
Why hasn't
r e pr esentative
Wells, of Allen
county and the
rest of the men,
bers of his
committee" is
sued that call
for a copferepce
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lCnntinuad ON Page Ten.)
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-12-08
A SURPRISE IN STORE
Committee Has a Good Time Planned
For X. of P's.

The committee has a genuine sur
prise in store for the members of
Occur de Lion Lodge. X. OF P. when
they meet this evening. The deepest
secrecy surrounds the affair, but there
will be plenr to keep everyone awake.
1t will be a smoker with several things
in addition that appear only on I'M
printed programs All members of
the lodge are urged to attend.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-12-08
BIG EXPLOSION
JARS new YORK
Supply Building of Western
union Blown Up.

New York. Dec S.-A tremendous ex-
plosion followed by fire destroyed the
seven story supply building of the
Western Union Telegraph Company
On Franklin street, at. O'Clock this
morning. The loss is estimated some
where between 100000 and 100000
One fgireman was injured
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-12-08
Neglected to Call Meeting of
Democratic Legislators as
Council in Advance of Ses-
sion.
FRIENDS HAVE FAITH
IN SEN. BEVERlDGE
Do Not Believe Will Abuse His
Chances in Selecting Next
State Chairman for Repub-
lican Party.

(By Special State Correspondent.)
indianapolis, Dec. S.--A horrible
has cropped out here among
some of the faithful in the democra-
tic ranks that there is something go
ing on, and that the first think you
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-12-08
THE WEATHER PROPHET.

Tuesday and Wednes.
day, except threatening in ex-
treme north portions: warmer
TUse6ay; winds mostly south
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1908-03-16
The Rev. F. B. Phelps.

.
Below we print an article on the life
of Rev. F. B. Phelps, from The Yer
mont Missionary. Mr.. Phelps was for
merly pastor in several churches in
this county.
Mr.. Phelps died at his daughters
home in Whiting, Feb. 5. He was the
son of William and Maria (Forwar0
Phelps and was born in Belchertown,
Mass, Feb. 8, 1929. While fitting for
college at the academy at Belchertown,
he was allured by the golden promise
of wealth offered in California in 1649
and emigrated to that state, where he
remained for eight years, during which
time he acquired thorough practical
knowledge of Spanish and other Euro
pean languages. On his return to the
East he resumed his studies and grad
uated from the Hartford theological
seminary in 1870 He was ordained
and installed pastor Of the Congrega-
tional church at Lowell, October Is,
1870, where he continued his minister
ial services for nine years, the latter
part of the time also preaching at
Westfeld In 1871 he was installed at
| ST. Johnsbury East, where he remained
four years. Since then, he had par
ishes in Erving, Mass, Sullivan, New
Hampshire, Irasburg, Whiting, and
Hubbardton He retired from the min
istry in 1900, since which time he had
been living in Whiting. He was mar
ried at North Amherst, April 10, 1865,
to Sarah T., daughter of Daniel and
Tammy (Eastman) Dickinson, who
survives him. By her he had seven
children, of whom three are now living,
DIR. Charles Dickinson Phelps, physi-
clan living in New Haven, Conn.,, Flor
ence Dell, wife Of Henry C. Kelsey of
Whiting, and Rev. Isabelle M. Phelps
Of Pittston, Me.
Mr. Phelps was a member of that
distinguished family who have made
such an impress on New England liter
allure and theology and had possessed a
marked literary ability and keen sense
Of humor. Sacrificing much to give his
children the liberal education which
was denied to him, he achieved success
in small parishes far beyond that of
many another who was called to larger
fields and possessed of more scholarly
attainments.
His pastor in Whiting adds this tes-
timOny:
During my three and half years
of association with him here have
found nothing to censure and every
thing to praise in his relation to me,
and in the inspiration he was to every
one in his kindly ways and heart full
Of faith, | shall miss him greatly. He
was serene and trustful to the end
and is now receiving the reward at the
hand of Him whom he ever implicitly
trusted.'
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1908-03-16

The friends of Hon. F. G. Butterfield
now propose to present his name as a
candidate for a delegate to the ma
tional convention at Chicago. Mr..
Butterfield's friends apparently want
him to be in the field in capacities
enough so he will be sure Of some OF
them. Gle is now candidate for SEN
ator from this county, We see no
reason why another name from this
county should be mentioned IN con-
nectiOn with delegate to the Chicago
convention when that of Mr.. Baldwin
of Barton has been proposed and
gained such favor here and in other
counties. Of Mr.. Baldwin's candidacy
the ST. Johnsbury Caledonian says
The Barton Monitor presents Hon.
F. w. Baldwin as candidate for del
,egate to the republican national con-
vention at Chicago. Mr.. Baldwin has
had a creditable public record and as
the Monitor we'll says is "eminently
well qualified to go to Chicago"
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1908-03-16
STATE NEWS.
Probably Frozen To Death.

The body of John McGleury, a South
Poultney quarryman. was found by
William Pushee, boy II years old,
frozen stiff under the grandstand of the
Poultney fair grounds. The man had
been missing for about six weeks, but
no systematic search had been made
for him as it was supposed he had gone
to some other town. He was unmar-
ried. No signs of violence were found
on the body, but the authorities will
conduct an examination although foul
play is not suspected. The man is
it is supposed that he was frozen tc
death while in an intoxicated condition
CONTINUED ON PAGE SEVEN
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1908-03-16
Baseball Starting Up.

The real "dementia Americana is
attacking New England, and every fan
will be on the anxious seat until the
clicking of the turnstile ushers in the
opening of the baseball season.
If you can't be on the spot, the next
best thing is to hear from someone
who is there, and, realizing this, The
Boston Journal has sent Arthur Nc
Pherson, it's baseball expert, to Little
Rock with the American League team.
His daily letters are intimate accounts
of the daily work and life led by the
players during the preliminary trying
out for positions on the big team, and
he will watch carefully the work of
the new recruits who are expected to
infuse new life into the team this
spring. Mr.. Mcpherson offers to an
swer any questions sent to him at Lit
tie Rock, and he expects that followers
of the game will take advantage of this
opportunity to get first-hand knowledge
of the men who will represent Boston
this summer. He is accompanied by
an expert photographer, whose work
helps to make the Journals account Of
the training season complete in every
aspect.
Thomas Burke, the well-known au
thority on track athletics, will con
tribute special articles during the sea
ton, and all departments of sport will
tie covered by a staff of able writer's
all Of whom intend to keep the sporting
page of The Journal up to the hig
standard of popularity it has attaine
; In the past.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1908-03-16

Sheriff Miles says the Monitors
statement that he is not a candidate
for denomination to the Office he now
holds is incorrect. Sheriff Miles an
nounces that he is in the field and that
his name will be presented in conven-
tion.-North Troy Palladium.
The Monitor can only say that it was
misinformed as to Mr.. Miles position,
and is glad to inform it's readers that
Mr.. Miles is in the field. While it has
been understood by Mr.. Stannard' S
friends that Mr.. Miles did not desire
the place again and he entered the field
with that supposition, MIR. Stannard's
candidacy has gained such favor and
momentum that he will stay in the
field.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1908-03-16
What the Middlebury Regis.
ter Thinks of the Hyde
Park Savings Bank

Up in "spunky Lamoille" county
resides a man who believes with all
his might in the liberal use of print
er's ink; and is frank to admit that the
success of his very large business is
due in a great measure to the fact
that be has constantly kept his bust
ness before the public through the
medium of the press. This man is
Ex-Gov. @. S. Page. His hide bust
ness at the present time is known all
over the world; and q visit to this
enormous establishment would be
revelation to one una cquainted with
its growth in the past twenty seven
years. Hyde Park, though a pretty
little village, would not have one
fourth the publicity it now enjoys
were it not for the fact that it is the
home of business that has grown in
the past quarter century to such a
size that it commands attention all
over the country and beyond.
Another enterprise that was started
by Mr.. Page and has prospered from
it's very inception is the savings bank
in his home town. Aside from the
fact that this increase shows that
Vermont was hardly touched by the
| financial disturbances Of late, it is an
excellent testimonial to the thrift of
| Vermonters as whole. The boast
and it isa justifiaable one-that the
funds are invested entirely in the
State, may also be true of other banks;
but @. s. Page believes in letting the
people know about it. The people
have faith in Mr.. Page's ability,
honesty, tact and management. They
are glad that their savings are kept
at home; and it tends to beget conf
dence to learn that in nineteen years
the concern has lost not one dollar
from bad loans.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1908-03-16

The friends of Gen. F. G. Butterfeld
of Derby Line will bring him forward
for delegate to the Chicago convention.
He is good man for the position.
Island Pond Herald.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1908-03-16
HOW'S THIS?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
FL .CHENEY &, CO., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known F.. j.
Cheney Tor the last Is years. and believe hi n
perfectly honorable in all business tran
sactions and financially able to carry out an Y
obligations made by his firm.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
HallsCatarrh Cure is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent
free. Price IS cents per bottle. Sold by all
Druggists.
Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1908-03-16

TERMS WHEN PAID STRICT Y IN ADVANCE
81 so YEAR.
In asking for change of address, always
state where your paper is no,o sent.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1908-03-16
A Trying Position.

Governor Proctor is placed in pc
culiarly trying and extremely RESPONSE
BILE position in being called upon to fill
the vacancy in the United States senate
made by the death Of his father, Red
field Proctor.
The situation is all the more compli-
Gated by the fact that the governor
himself desires the position. Ex-Gov.
C. S. Page desires the place, Repre-
sentative Foster also wants the honor,
and several other candidates will prob
ably develop strength should the mat
ter be left open till fall. There are
three actions the governor can take.
One is to call a session Of the legisla-
. ture Immediately and let the people
elect. another is to fill the vacancy by
appointment till the legislature meets
in the fall and the third action is that
of leaving the place vacant till fall.
There are points for and against any
of these factions the governor might
take and whatever one he does choose
will without doubt be criticised by the
unsuccessful aspirants and their fol-
lowers. Should the place be left va
cant till fall a hot fight would be the
result and such fight is not desired
when both presidential and gubernato-
rial campaigns are being waged. In
making temporary appointment of an
avowed aspirant would give the ap-
pointee advantage over other candi-
dates and the appointment of one not
seeking the honor would not of course
overcome the political struggle from
now till the Legislature meets. The
calling of a special session of the legis
lature would necessitate an expense t,
the state of $4,000 to $40, an,
would have many opposerS.
When the whole matter is summe
up, however, it is the opinion of man
political leaders in the state that sue
special session should be called and tn
question settled, and this opinion
probably the prevailing one. AS t
the three candidates mentioned all wi
have strong support, and are tire
men we'll qualified for the position
In this vicinity however Page and Pro-
tor will receive the strongest supper
AS between the two many feel thu
Page should have the preference OWN
to the fact that be, while governo
first appointed Redfeld Proctor to tt
senate, and that Proctor as governt
should return the compliment ar
honor upon Mr.. Page while it is will
in his power.