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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-12-10
DIED AFTER EATING
CHINESE NOODLES

ELLENSBURG, Wash, Dec. 10.
Keith Mclaughlin, who lived Mt
Wallowa, Ore, died at the home of
a friend here after eating supper
in a Chinese restaurant.
1t is supposed death was caused
by ptomaine poisoning.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-12-10
NO BONDSMEN
FOR SCHM|Tz

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. To-
Former Mayor Schmitz, indicted
for various felonies, Is at liberty
today through the kindness of the
district attorneys office.
When Schmitz appeared In court
yesterday with his attorney and
former bondsman, William Dingee,
he was not prepared to offer new
bondsmen. The deputy district at.
torney made no objection to con-
tinuance until Saturday, although
1t was stipulated Schmitz would
have new yUndsmen yesterday.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-12-10
RACERS
COLLAPSE

NEW YORK. Dec. 10-The nerve
wrecking six day bicycle race at
Madison Square garden reached
the "stimulant" stage today, when
several riders were given powerful
stimulants to keep them on their
wheels.
Seven teams are left In the race
and one Is on the verge of collapse.
Gordon Walker of Sydney, men,
Der of the Australian team, fell
from his wheel and is perhaps
fatally injured
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-12-10
FIRE DESTROYS
HOT SPRINGS
HOTEL

SEATTLE, Dec. 10.--Fire last
night totally destroyed the mag
nificent Scenic Hot Springs hotel
on the Great Northern road in the
Cascade mountains.
w. Whittsett of Anacortes, a
guest, jumped from the second
story window and his shoulder was
dislocated. Manager Prosser was
slightly burned trying to save the
valuables.
The origin Of the fire is mys-
terry. The hotel cost $4,000.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-12-10
DESPONDENT SISTER
JUMPS INTO SLOUGH

EVERETT, Wash. Dec. TO-
Miss Laura Wiese. age 81, COM
mitted suicide last night by jump
ing from the logs In a slough. She
was respondent over the paralyzed
condition of her brother.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-12-10
FEDERAL LNCORPORA7 TON MEANS NO TRUSTS
John ARCFKBOLD Special ntruieu

GOVERNMENT INQusIToR KELLOGG LOOKING FOR THE ACT
THAT WILL ENABLE HIM TO THROW ROCKEFELLER AND
ARcHsoLD INTO JAIL, AND DOESN'T SEEM 70 WORRY
OVER THE DISSOLUTION CASE.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-10
WHITM0RE'S FATHER
HEIR TO MILLIONS.

When Whtmore was seen In his cell to-
day by an EVENING STAR reporter no
said that his father. John smith Whit
more was heir to millions in real estate In
Holland.
This knowledge, the prisoner said, came
through an application he made seyer3l
mouths ago to join the Sous OF the Ameri-
can Revolution. He wrote to Washington.
he said, and was able 10 trace his ancestry
only as far back as 1924
Il tried to join the Sons. Whtmofe
said, ''but was told l would nave 20 give
a full pedigree of my ancestors. l carney
that my fathers great-grandfather Danltl
Whitmore, in 1912 recruited a company In
Boston, and. with his son, Theodore Whit
more. fought for the freedom OF tne
MY ancestors" continued The prisoner.
'Were the first 10 run steamboats, on me
Hudson after Robert Fulton discovered
steam power. The Whitmores are descend
ants of the Vanderslps, who O. one time
owned all the steamboats, running pel~eea
Albany and New York on the HUDSON
az learned that m ancestor married Ann
Cermond prominent woman In the
colonies. and moved to Holland There he
amasssed a large fortune In his will he
named his wife as executriy and left his
fortune to her, but she died FIRST. They
had no children and when he died tho
fortune reverted to his brother and sister.
That brother was the grandfather OF my
Gently, and the fortune now descends 70
my father. who Is still living.
My parents and grandpareuts have lived
in Albany since 1913, and steps viii DO
taken e get possession OF the Holland
fortune
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-10
NEW ELECTION
FOR MAJOROF
REGIMENT
MacKie Commission Re-
turned by Governor and
Order Issued.

Following an application that was
made by Adjutant- General Breintnall.
Governor Stokes returned the unsigned
commission which was engrossed for
Major Arthur H. MacKie.
After the commission had been re-
turned the election of MacKie was set
aside and a new order was issued to
General Campbell to call for new
election.
The regularity of the election of Cap
tain MacKie was attacked in the Su-
preme Court by Captain William II.
Camfield, who applied for writ of GER
tiorari on the ground that the election
was not legally or constitutionally con-
Quoted by Brigadier- General Campbell,
who refused to permit Camfields name
to be placed in nomination at the formal
election, held on November IS last The
informal election held previously, ac-
cording to Camfield's friends, was inl-
properly influenced by the higher off,
GERS.
When the writ was applied for before
Chief Justice Gummere last Saturday
he reserved his decision for one week.
AT the time he remarked that he felt
that regimental dirty linen should be
washed within the regiment.
At the hearing in the court proceed
ings last week, General Campbell stated
that he had no defense to make TO the
allegations of Captain Camfield and the
Court intimated that it would order
new election.
The matter was taken up by the
headquarters officials at the meeting
last Monday night, in the armory, when
there were a number of conferences be-
tween them, including Captain MacKie
and the new judge advocate, Cortlandt
Parker. The conferences were in re-
gard to the manner of proceeding 10
obtain new election. General Camp
bell, at the hearing, stated that he did
not have the records, and, therefore,
could not order new election. The
question of Captain MacISie resigning
arose, but as he had not received his
from the Governor, he
could not resign it. The commission
was held UP when counsel for Captain
Camfield protested to the Governor
1t was then agreed by his superior
officers that Captain MacKie should ask
that another election be held. This the
captain did and after the return OF the
records, which will be announced in
court tomorrow, the new election viii
be ordered by General Campbell.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-10
SALOON, SCENE:
OF WEDDING
RECEPTION
All Right" Police Captain
Tells Butcher, "if Screens
Are Kept Down."

William Hauser, butcher, today
asked Captain Vogel Of the Fourth
Precinct station, for the privilege Of
holding his wedding festival in the
saloon of his BRIDE to-be, Mrs. Bertha
Meyer, on Sunday afternoon. Mrs.
Meyer is the widow of the late Charles
j. Meyer, who died December IL last.
The prospective bridegroom explained
that the living apartments were some-
what small and it was for this reason
that they would like to conduct the
festival in the saloon. The captain al
lowed the request, but instructed
Hauser to cover the bar with large
cloth and expose the interior.
'You can have the wedding, but you
will have TO take the screens down
and let everyone see what you are
doing" said the captain.
The ceremony will probably be per-
formed upstairs by the Rev. Charles
Reib. The best man will be Albert
Hellrigel, brother of the bride, and
Miss Minnie HellrigeL a sister of the
bride-tobe, and Miss Mary Ebert will
be the bridesmaids.
Mrs. Meyers first husband was q
well-known politician In the Hill Sec
tion. aud at one time acted as a keeper
al the county jail. AZ his death he
weighed close to 300 pounds.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-10
DROPS LOBBYISTS
PENNSY CUTS OUT STATE
HOUSE AGENT.
Colonel Richard B. Readings Old Work
Will Be Looked After by Rail-
roads Legal Department.

TRENTON. Jan. 10.--The Pennsylvania
Railroad will not have representative at
tho State House this winter to look after
legislation affecting the company.
1t will be the first session in many years
during which the presence of Colonel Rich
ard B. Reading will be missing in the cor
ridors.
Colonel Reading has been in the Penn
sylvania Company's employ ever since he
was n youth. and for years has been its
legislative agent. Colonel Reading is as
sistant inspector-general of rifle practise
on General Spencer's staff, and is not only
an exceptionally fine marksman, but a
lover of all good sports
The Pennsylvania Company has decided
to rely in the future on it's law depart
ment in the matter OF attention to legis-
lation. The company has adopted the
same plan with the Pennsylvania Legisla-
ture.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-10
2 VACANCIES
ON THAW
PANEL
Ten Jurors Have Taken the
Oath in Millionaire
Slayer'S Trial.

NEW YORK, Jan. 10.--The fifth day
of the second trial of Harry X. Thaw
found the opposing attorneys still en-
gagged at the task of jury building.
There were seven sworn jurors in the
box when today's proceedings began,
with the fifth panel of 100 talesmen
to draw from in filing the vacancies.
BY dint of hard work during the last
hour of the morning session the box
had been filled when the luncheon re-
cess was ordered, the last five men
being subject to peremptory challenge.
This was the fifth time since Monday
that all of the jury seats had been
occupied.
There was distinct surprise when
District Attorney Jerome, at the OPEN
ing of the afternoon session, inter-
posed but one peremptory challenge
against the temporary Jurors, and when
Mr. Littleton of the defense, followed
suit by making single dismissal. This
left a net gain of three sworn jurors.
There was then two vacancies in the
trial panel, and predictions We're freely
made that the jury would be completed
before adjournment.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-10
NON-RESIDENTS CHOSEN BY 5TH WARD
REPUBLICANS TO HELP MANAGE PARTY

At the reorganization meeting of the
Fifth Ward Republican executive COM
mlttee Or. Herman c. II. Herold. presi-
dent of the Board of Health, was re-
elected chairman for the fourteenth
consecutive term, despite the fact that
he is now resident of the Fourth
Ward. John Howe, city tax commits
sioner, was elected vice-chairman, al
though his home is in the Tenth Ward.
Andrew S. Breidenbach was again
chosen as secretary. lie lives in the
Fifth Ward
This is the only case in the history
of the city when men were elected to
the executive committee of a ward
other than that in which they live.
DR. Herold was for many years a resi-
dent of the Fifth Ward, and despite
the fact that he left the Ironbound
District and moved to Broad street.
his friends persuaded him TO remain
at the helm Of the committee of his
old bailwick.
The same course was taken with
Commissioner Howe, who has heen
prominently identified with the Fifth
Ward politics for years.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-10
Burglars Who TerrOrize
Rich NeighborhOOd Get
$4,000 Worth OF PInnder.
GOTHAM SERVANTS ARMED
Buffers Have Guns Ready When
Doorbells Ring, So Great Is
Uneasiness..Seeing Robber
With Dark Lantern Pros.
trates Mrs. Collier.

NEW YORK, Jan. 10.-Charles r.
Murphy, leader of Tammany Hall, has
been added to the list of victims of
burglars In the fashionable Stuyvesant
Square colony. Loot worth $4,000 was
stolen from the big politicians resi-
dence early yesterday morning, but the
fact became known only today.
AS a result OF fright when the resi-
dence of Robert ]. Collier, 20 Gramercy
Park, was entered. Mrs Collier is Sc
riously i'll in the ST. Regis.
The robbery of the home of Charles
F. Murphy created a great deal of ex-
citement among the police today Tho
Tammany bosss house at 305 East Sew
enteenth street is tall. brownstone
structure, with a large porch, such as
they used to build years ago. 1t is
equipped with burglar alarms, but
despite these and the fact that house.
keeper and two other servants were
supposed to be in charge, the thieves
entered between and o'clock in the
morning and spent fully three hours
inside
Mr.. Murphy and his family were at
Goodground.
An investigation disclosed the fact
that the burglars had entered the house
through a rear window. They scaled
fence to get into the rear yard, and
found that it would not be necessary
to saw the iron bars, as they forced
them apart with a "spreader" The
,,e{erI,I,opbnod fe xua1I r,pata1fal
Once inside they cut all wires and
went to the sleeping room of the "boss."
They passed considerable silyerware in
going to the leaders sanctum, where
he keeps his big desk supposed to con-
tain so many dark and mysterious
secrets.
The Collier home was visited and
Mrs. Collier. who was Miss Sarah S.
Van Allen, was frightened so badly that
she is still i'll, in charge of trained
nurse.
Mrs. Collier was awakened to find
man bending over her dresser, where
she formerly kept her Jewels, and saw
that he carried dark lantern. She
cried 'Help!" and Just as her husband
got into the room the man tuInbled over
some of the furniture and escaped. The
telephone wires had been cut in this in
stance, too.
DIR. Rice's house. next door, was also
entered the same night, as was that of
Lispenard Stewart. at Fifth avenue.
These are but few Of the burglars
the boldest ever known in
New York. The police admit that there
are many more recent robberies, but
viii not make public the list.
Residents of the rich district section
have organized their own force OF
watchmen. Servants carry revolvers
when they answer the doorbells at un-
usual hours. Doors are double locked
and windows triple barred.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-10
REGULATIONS
MAY REACH
THOUSANDS
Pure Oil Co. So Alleges
in Complaint Against
John A. Scott.

Claiming that his peculations will run
into thousands of dollars. Stanley r..
Stager, manager of the Pure Oil Com
pany, of 452 Broad street, last night
caused the arrest of John A. Scott, of
22S North Clinton street. East Orange,
charging him in the warrant with the
embezzlement of $4,000.
On this charge Scott was arraigned
before Judge Howell in the First Grim
inal Court today, and was ordered to
furnish 81, 500 bonds for examination
next Wednesday.
Scott, who is now in the oil business
himself. declares that his arrest is a
mistake, and that he can easily clear
himself.
On the other hand, the complainant,
through his attorney, Edward Kenny,
alleges that the system of collection
used by Scott while in the employ of
the Pure oil Company has cost the
company various sums of money, which
will foot up to thousands of dollars.
Scott was employed by the Pure Oil
Company as salesman and collector,
He left the employ of the concern in
December and went in business with a
rival concern.
Going over his books the firm dis
covered that Scott's accounts we're
somewhat rnuddled. Experts were en-
gagged and the company claims that
already they have found that S290.2O
which he collected had never been
turned over to them. More discrepan-
cies are looked for. Lawyer Kenny de-
clares.
Scott was arrested at his home in
East Orange, last night, by Detective
Fohs and Templeton.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-10
CANNON REPUBLICAN
CHOICE, SAYS BRYAN.
Nebraskan Has Financial Panacea and
He Expects to Get Chance to
Administer It.

DANVILLB, H., Jan. 10.-William J.
Bryan. who spoke here last night at a
dinner rendered him by the Bryan
Democracy declared it his belief that Jo-
seph G. Cannon, Of this city, will be the
Republican candidate for President and
that he will oppose Mr. Cannon.
Mr.. Bryan spoke on 1.-THE Issues Of the
Hour" the second speech OF the present
Illinois campaign. criticising the actions
of tho administration and suggesting
remedies for affairs financial. the eurbtng
OF the Eastern banks, Wall Street and
the Capitalization of wealth.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-10
MELLEN CAUGHT
ESCAPED FROM COUNTY
JAIL A WEEK AGO.

Thomas Mellen, one of the three men
who escaped from the county jail 2
week ago today, was captured in Or
ange street about O'Clock last night
by Policemen Whitman and Banta.
The policemen knew him well. When
they saw him walking leisurely along
Broad street hef recognized them, too.
and made dash for liberty, but had
only gone a few yards when the po-
liceman caught him.
Mellen was locked up in the Second
Precinct police station and this morn
ing sent back to the county jail.
One of the other two was caught in
Broome street Saturday night by two
of the jail keepers. Warden Stead
man believes that the third man will
be arrested in a short time. They will
be arraigned on a complaint that will
be made against them by Warden
Steadman for jail breaking.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-10
FLEET DUE AT
RIO JANEIRO
TOMORROW
Brazil Makes Big Prepara-
tiOnS to Receive Men
of EyanS'S Armada.

RIO JANEIRO, Jan. 10.-The official
and final program for the entertainment
of the officers of the American battle
ship fleet under Rear-Admiral Evans,
which is due here tomorrow, was made
known today. 1t has been approved by
irving B. Dudley. the American Ambas-
aador and is as follows:
Sunday, officers of the fleet will visit
the minister of foreigs affairs. Baron
de Rio Branco; Monday, visit to DIR.
Penna, president of the Republic at
Pstropolis; in the evening banquet at
t1a American embassy at Petropolis;
Tn sday, breakfast given by the minis>
tar of marine, Admiral Alencar, ON
Mount Corcovado; Wednesday, break
fast given by the president of the Re-
public at Petropolis and garden party
at the American embassy; Thursday,
fete by the American colony at Flumi
nense Park; Friday, picnic given by the
minister of marine to the Botanical
Gardens; Saturday, banquet given by
the minister of foreign affairs i'm the
Monroe pavilion; Sunday, picnic given
by the Brazilian Navy at Tijuca Park.
On Monday there probably viii be a re-
ception on board some of the American
battleshps.
The fleet is scheduled to leave Jan
uary 21.
PERNAMBUCO, Brazil, Jan. TO-
The torpedo boat flotilla arrived here
today. from Para. The weather was
fair on the way down. The fiotllla was
delayed two days. owing to the fact
that the boilers of the Stewart became
salted- Everybody on board the fotilla
is we'll The vessels viii leave Monday
for Rio Janeiro.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-10
Manhood Suffrage Rejected,
Thousands Participate in
Violent Demonstration.
MOVE ON PALACE ALARMS
Great Crowd in Desperate Mood
Clashes With Police, Hour
Has Struck for Representa-
tiOn in Parliament" Is
Cry of Socialist Organ.

BERLIN, Jan. 10.--A demand made
in the Prusslan Landtag today for
manhood suffrage in Prussia brought
out the statement from Prince Won
Buelow, the imperial chancellor, who
was hooted in the streets, that while
the matter required reform, the gov
ernment did not consider that man
hood suffrage would be good for the
stat and that secret voting would not
be p nitted.
Thi statement was distinctly un-
popular with the people who had gath
cred in large numbers outside the
Landtag building. Rioting began and
the police were speedily reinforced. The
demonstrants spread through the city,
and to control them the police had to
charge with drawn sabres. number
of the rioters were injured. and some
of the police sustained wounds.
The Vorwaerts, the leading Socialist
organ, is distributing extras this after
noon declaring that the hour has struck
for the masses to demand representa-
tion in parliament.
After beng driven away from the
neighborhood of the Landtag building,
the crowd made its way in the direction
of the imperial palace. The police bar
red the streets leading to the palace
but they did not clear the square fac
ing the imperial residence, where the
family of the Emperor are now living.
In spite of the cold weather the crowd
grew rapidly. 1t was composed princi-
pally of the unemployed. of whom 1t is
estimated there arc at present no less
than $4,000 in Berlin.
In the square some of the demon
strants became disorderly and were at
once arrested.
The entire police force of Berlin has
been called out for duty in the prin-
cipal parts of the city. There have
been collisions between the manifest
ants and the police in several of the
main thoroughfares, and these resulted
in numerous arrests.
The most serious encounter was at
the Kurfuersten Bridge. Here the po-
lice had to charge with drawn sabres.
The motion for manhood suffrage
was discussed in the Landtag amid
great uproar, and finally rejected with
out division.
When the debate on the suffrage
question opened Prince Won Buelow
said the demonstrations in the streets
this morning had not made the slight
est impression on the government; that
the government had not changed by
one hairs breadth its decision to carry
through what it thought to be right.
At the next elections. the chancellor
declared. the government would main
tain absolute impartiality.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-10
KEPT DEATH THREAT
MRS. L0RD0 A SUICIDE BY
POISON.
Told Husband She Would XIII Herself
and in His Absence Took Lin
iment Compound.

Mrs. Carmilo Lordo, Go years old. of
217 Miller street, committed suicide
yesterday afternoon by swallowing a
quantity of liniment compounded of
several deadly poisons. Mrs. Lordo
lived with her husband. and had often
threatened TO take her life.
Her husband warned her about the
liniment yesterday morning. and she
told him she would take her life be-
fore the end of the day.
When Lordo returned home shortly
before o'clock last night he found
his wife dead. Near her body was the
empty bottle which had contained the
llniment. County Physician Elliott was
notified and pronounced that death was
caused by the poison in the liniment
taken with suicidal intent.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-10
3 KILLED BY
CRASH ON
BRIDGE
Engines and Cars 60 Over
High TreStle into Ala
bama Rayine.

MOBILE. Ala. Jan. 10.-Three per-
sons were killed today in. a
collision between a west-bound pas
senger and an extra freight train on
the Mississippi and Alabama Railroad.
at Vinegar Bend, Ala, forty-one miles
from Mobile. A number are reported
hurt.
spanning a ravine at a very sharp
curve. Both engines and part of each
train crashed through the trestle and
fell to the bottom of the ravine, twenty
feet below.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-10
ID YEAR OLD
BOY KILLS
BURGLAR
Shoots Him Down as House
breaker Creeps Stairs to
Reach Upper Rooms.

GREENSBURG Pa, Jan. 10.-Paul
negro burglar early today who broke
into the home of his father in Alver-
ton. near here.
The boy was awakened by the noise
made by the intruder, and lay in wait
with a double -barreled shotgun. AS
the burglar ascended the stairs the boy
fired. the shot taking effect in the abb
dcmen. The robber. with groan, fell
dead in his tracks.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-10
ASSESSMENT STANDS.

At a meeting of the County Tax
Board this afternoon it was decided
not to reduce the assessment of $4,000
on the Park Land Company's tract in
Frelinghuysen avenue. The company
had objected on the ground that the
was too high, and the
board visited the premises this morn
ing. and on its return decided that no
could be made. The COM
pany asked for u set e $4,000.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-10
WAS ON LEoNoRA.
Steer, Survivor of wrecked Schooner
Boisterous.

William Steer. a survivor of the crew
of the schooner Leonora. wrecked off
Cape Hatteras two days ago, was ar
rested at the -Four Corners this morn
ing by Patrolman Provost for creating
a disturbance in a trolley car.
Arraigned before Judge Howell in the
First Precinct Police Court. he told a
story of hard luck and of his at
tenpts to reach Philadelphia. He was
allowed to so.