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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-23
BY r. r. FRAZIER.

Special Correspondence to The Pxess
NEW YORK, Oct. 23.--Mingled
with the miserable narrative of the
wrecking of the bank that started
the panic, ID the story Of wife's
devotion and sacrifice that reflects
the glory Of American womanhood.
'It-shines forth as the one redeem
ing feature at the trial of Charles
w. Morse and A. H. Curtis, charged
by the government with having
plundered the National Bank of
North America. Morse, ice king and
general financial plunger, controlled
the bank. Curtis was it's president.
That the concern was wrecked is
plain enough, but the question be-
ing threshed out in court is whather
Morse and Curtis were legally re-
sponsible for the disaster. 1t is a
matter of criminal intent" guilty
knowledge" and similar points u.s.
ually raised by high priced lawyers
In defense of wealthy clients.
Clerks without resources appear
In the bank records as borrowers of
many thousands of dollars that they
never saw, and that were used by
their superiors in the concern. Vast
sums taken from the bank vaults
were represented by memo notes,
cashier checks and overdrafts.
And as a result of it all there
came the panic. bringing hardship
to millions and hunger and misery
to hundreds of thousands of people
throughout the country.
Conviction means of stripes Of
convicts for both of the prisoners.
Morse, man of iron nerve, bears
up bravely under the ordeal. Curtis
is a haggard, broken, feeble old
man. His trembling voice and tot
tering gait indicate that the strain
has Slapped his vitality and almost
taken his life. tt is the love of his
wife and her cheering presence that
alone sustains him.
Mrs. Curtis had no intimation of
the condition of affairs at the bank.
She was the wife of a millionaire,
lived In a mansion, had wardrobe
and jewels purchased without re-
gard to cost, gave expensive enter
tainments and lived the life of high
society. The bank disaster occurred
and all this magnificence faded
away.
Then came the decision on her
part that marks her as the pluck
lest woman in New York.
Her first words to her husband
were that they should sacrifice
everything to the innocent victims
of the bank failure. All they had
was turned over to the receivers.
From the height of luxury she de-
scended to life Of poverty. To
make matters worse her husband
became Ill and she was thrown
upon her own resources.
Her courage was equal to the
emergency. The Curtis mansion
was converted into boarding
house. Many of her former friends
turned from her and others, who re-
manned loyal, tried to dissuade her
on the ground that she would be
unequal to the task Mrs. Curtis
assured them she had no fears, and
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-23
AUDITORIUM.

Opportunity for personal prelim-
mary acquaintance with the. devil,
as played by Mr.. Gum. of the Shir-
ley company this week, has been
taken advantage of to the capacity
of the house. Mr.. Gum is indebted
to 1.-THE Devil" for the best chance
he has had in this city from an
acting standpoint
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-23

her confidence has been justified by
the complete success that has at
tended the venture.
Meantime she has ministered to
her husband and sought in every
way to comfort him. Every day she
comes with him to court and sits in
such a position that she shields him
from the newspaper artists. When
she walks from the court room she
obstructs the work of the camera
artists,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-23

In the courtroom when District
Attorney Stimson is coldly tearing
the character of the man she loves
to pieces, Mrs. Curtis pats that man
on the shoulder and holds his hand
in hers. Her tenderness, her SYM
pathy and her firm belief in her
husband, despite all the charges
brought against him, have made a
strong impression upon all who
have witnessed the daily scene in
the courtroom.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-23
NEW FLANNEL, WAISTS.

One Of the prettiest of the new
flannel waist models is tucked
skirt with a body and sleeves in
one. Another has a shallow yoke
and groups of tucks. 1t is worn
with the Partisan two button collar
that fastens on line with the coat
closing of the waist. A third is
severely tailored like mans shirt.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-23
PANTAGES.

A varied bill of specialties, led
by an unusual feature, is the cur
rent attraction until the regular
change Sunday.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-23

Two lots, corner and inside. on
goth street, Mantle Park, to trade
for five room house on north side.
Room 2, Wolverton. Main 1924. -
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-23
WASHINGTON.

Nothing actually exciting this
week, but of a good average line Of
amusement, has been Manager
Balkeslee's offering.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-23

$500 cash will handle 40 room
lodgini house. Room 2, Wolverton.
Main 1924. $50
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-23
SOCIETY WOMAN PROVES HER
: ! WORTH IN HOUR OF TRIAL 81

MRS. CURTIS, WIFE OF PREsl-
DENT OF DEFUNcT BANK OF
NORTH AMERICA, ABAN-
DONED MANSION AND SOCIAL
DELIGHTS TO KEEP A BOARD
ING HOUSE THAT EVERY
VICTIM OF HUSBANDS FAIL
URE be PAID.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-23
oRPHEUM.

The house is closing the week
with an all star performance that
has attracted a great run of bust
ness.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-23

M. M. COHEN TAKES CHARGE
M. M. Cohn has taken entire
charge of Laske & Cohen's
jewellery and optical store, 404
Riverside avenue. w"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-23

Fifteen close in lots on Pacific
avenue; easy terms. Room 2, VOL
verton blk. Main 1924.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-23

Let us show you our $500 lots
on East Harrison avenue; no build
ing restrictions; no gravel; black
loan; monthly payments. Room 2.
Wolverton block. M. 1924. ***
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-11-03
TALK OF THE TOWN
Black Cat hose at Abbott's.
Vermont Woman Killed BY Her Son.

Black Cat hose at Abbott's.
Vermont Woman Killed by Her Son.
Wayne Knit hose for women at Fits
Ladies dress skirts in bargain prices
at Perry's.
Keep your mind on the fair, Wood
mems hall.
Get your Perfection oil heaters at the
N. ID. Phelps 90.
Extra value in ladies' eolored waists,
zoe each, at vaughan's.
Household furniture for sale. Mrs.
panton, l02 Summer street.
William Wishart left last night for a
business visit in New York.
Gilbertson's orchestra of eight pieces
at the X. Of p. fair all this week.
| Over the Teacups club win meet with
Mrs. Allen Thursday afternoon at the
usual hour.
Let the daisies help You celebrate cleo
tion at the plantation supper, Episcopal
church, Nov. 5.
Mems black kersey overcoats with fur
collar this week at the Arcade, formerly
$500, now reduced to $l20s.
A lap robe has been left at the police
station. The owner is requested to call
and identify the property and pay for
this advertisement.
Morgan, Nov. 3.-While young son
of Mr.. Legacy's living In Charleston was
playing with gun Thursday, it was
discharged and wounded Mrs. Legacy IN
the knee. She died few hours later.
S. NJ Soccorso. sono presati tutti /
soci apparterienti a questa soeieta di
presentare il librettos dele quote men.
sill entro otto giorni. al No 1870 Semi
nary street casa Carlo Colombo. Per
ordine della tombstone d'inchiesta.
It seems that the nodesty of the
letter carriers, in speaking Of the little
feed Halloween night, kept them from
mentioning in their item an important
feature Of the evening, the presenting
of fine silk umbrella to Mr.. Water
man.
at the special meetings being held az
the hall Of the Evangelical church, >
Merchant street, Rev. D. F. Burns OF
Cambridge, Mass, preached last night.
Mr.. Burns gave good and interesting
talk. Service tonight at 1880, to when
all are invited
Election returns will be received at
the rooms of the granite manufacturers
association in the G. W. Avcrill building
and Barre people are invited to attend.
The Republican and the Democratic city
committees Join in extending this cour.
tesy to the public
A regular meeting of Hearts of Oak
lodge, No. AT, Order Sons Of st. George,
will be held in Foresters' hall, Tuesday
night at o'clock sharp. There viii Be
initiation, after which Refreshments win
be served. A full attendance is request
ed Per order See
It is estimated that the anthracite coal
tonnage of the various companies this
year MS compared with last year to the
end of September shows shortage Of
100000 tons This means without
doubt there win be serious shortage
Of domestic coal the coming winter
months Better anticipate your wants
and send your orders to Calder & Rich.
ardson, Depot. square They are handling
the best grades Of coal at the right
prices. Also nice dry wood
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-11-03

A regular meeting of Hearts of Oak
lodge, No. AT, Order Sons Of st. George,
will be held in Foresters' hall, Tuesday
night at o'clock sharp There viii Be
initiation, after which refreshments will
be served. A full attendance is request
ed. Per order See.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-11-03

Election returns will be received IT
the rooms of the granite manufacturers
association in the g. W. Avcril building
and Barre people are invited to attend.
The Republican and the Democratic city
committees Join in extending this cour-
tesy to the public.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-11-03
TALK OF THE TOWN

Everwear hose sold at vaughan's.
Heavy fleece lined vests soc each at
veale & Knights.
veale & knights is the place for out
ing flannel robes.
A pair of chestnut horses for sale at
a low figure. A. E. Batchelder, IS Mer-
chant st. Tel. 240-
Public auction sale at the Alvin Cate
farm in East Montpelier, Saturday, No
vember 7, at 10 a. m.
Clairvoyant-Tuesday and Thursday,
2 P. m. to Q p. m. Mrs. R. E. Ellis, 25
Spaulding street. Tel. 1861.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-11-03
speciaI NOTICE.

All parties having furniture, wagons
sleighs, etc, stored at warehouse of For.
syth 4 Ingram are requested to make
immediate payment to November lst
'0S. All such bills not paid before Nov,
10, '06, goods will have to be sold after
said date.
Forsyth & Ingram.
Barre, VT, Nov. 8, 'OS.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-11-03
Plantation Supper.

Menu for plantation supper at Epia-
copal church, Thursday, November s:
Fresh ham with dressing
Baked sweet potatoes
Mashed white potatoes
Hot corn bread Rolls
Apple sauce Pickles
Pumpkin, apple and mine pie
Fruit Coffee
Supper from SOB to 1880; tickets Csc.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-11-03
Card Of Thanks.

We wish to thank the many kind
friends for their assistance during the
illness OF Mrs. King and for their words
and acts Of sympathy to us in ous be-
reayement.
Fred King and relatives.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-11-03
THE BARRE DAILY TIMES
Weather Prediction,

Fair tonight aud warmer IN Rhode
Island and Connecticut. Wednesday
fair and colder in Vermonti light to
gentle southwest TO west winds.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-11-03
DIR. z. ARcHAMBAULT.

General diseases treated, But special atten
ton given 70 the treatment OF tuberculosis or
consumption by means Of the new serum.
aaFIC--0flice 9 Summer ST. corner West.
Honfs-7 to a. M. > 10 aud TO P. N. Web
stervile-Residence Henry Gigure. for consult
tatlOn, Tuesdays to y a. N. Granftevlile-
Residence Odule Gilfert, for consultation. Fri
daysy TO II a. N. Tel a0s-i1
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-11-03
TONIGHT IN BARRE.

@Peck's Bad Boy" Barre opera
house.
knights of Pythias fair, Wood
mems hail.
The Comique picture show, a.
Tomasi block
The Theatorium, 40 Main street.
Massuceo's theatre, scampini block.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-07-01

!. CIRCUS STILL HAS
OLD ATTRACTION
Many Local People See John
Robinson's Big Shows
Today.
MANY GOOD FEATU RE S
MANY GOOD FEATURES
THE PARADE AND THE PER
FORMANCES GIVEN UNDER THE
MANAGEMENT OF FAMOUS
SNOWMAN ARE EXCELLENT.

The first circus of the season is in
town today 1t is Robinson's pig show
and when it pulled into the city early
this morning there was a large crowd
present to witness the unloading-a[
ways an attractive sight. The big
tented attraction shows this afternoon
and evening on the North Nineteenth
street grounds.
The parade was a gorgeous street
spectacle over a mile in length and
consisted of bands galore, scores of
cages. triumphs of the showman's art
herd of elephants and camels.
group of sacred cattle, lady horseback
riders, mounted on blooded Kentucky
horses, the clown band, a band of Ara
pahoe Indians, scores of cowboys, and
cowgirls, not forgetting the steam cal
liope all serving TO make one OF the
greatest street pageants ever seen in
Richmond.
The menagerie is the one possession
of "Governor" Robinson which he
guards with jealous hand, for after
years of patient work he has now the
IlieeI CblitttltnI bl VIII dHil4ldlS LHGlL
are exhibited under canvas, no matter
how pretentious the show may be.
TIE circus this year is by far the
best ring performance seen in Rich
mond. the costumes are bright and
new and the performance itself goes
with a vim and dash which shows that
each unit of this big organization
takes a personal interest in it's sue
cess.
John F. Robinson, the multi-million-
aire and veteran proprietor of this
national institution has been absent
from the show for the past several
years, but this year directs personally
and was seated at the main entrance
today busy shaking hands and greet
Ing old acouaintances. He is popular
ly and affectionately known through
out the length and breadth of the land
as the Governor and he is thoroughly
enjoying every minute of the time of
rs re-entrance into the daily excite
ment and constant change of circus
life.
Jack Warren. the genial press agent
was an early caller at the Palladium
office and his fame as a publicity pro-
moter is one of the assets of the show.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-07-01

Chicago now reposes in second
place in the National league race. and
for the first time in moons and moons.
Keep your eyes on that Pittsburg out
fit and, if their pitchers go nice, watch
the Reds to show.
Early in the season some wise heads
pre- dicted that McGraw's Giants would
be also rams. The Giants are hitting
hot pace now and they promise to
make Cincinnati, Pittsburg and Chica'
go step lick.
Rudy HulsWtt is attracting great
attention by his magnificent shortstop
play for the Reds For about three
years Foxy Billy Clymer managed to
keep this star with his Columbus out.
fit. Now Cincinnati fans are wonder
ing how it happened
At last the three times champion
Columbus team has struck its gait and
under the magnetic leade rship of ely
mer it will make Indianapolis and the
other Association leaders know that
they are in boss race. The Sena
tors have an excellent chance for a
fourth pennant.
Hurrah for the grand old grandpa OF
the national pastime. Yesterday Cy
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-07-01
Affairs of the Sporting World

Young, just to shame those who SAID
he was all in and scheduled for the
pension list, shutout the New York
Highlanders without the semblance or
a hit, only one New York player reach
ing first base.
The l. o. league continues to flour
ish and it is reported that all of them
are drawing fair crowds. AS long as
this continues the players will draw
may be.
Recently Johnny King, the Chicago
Cubs star catcher, got badly fused
because a fan asked him to pin his
ears back so he could see the pitcher.
Lee B. Nusbaum has offered anoth-
er cup to be played for by the boot
mon" experts at the Country club.
This cup goes to the laddie (Scotch
for male human being) that has the
most trouble getting around the
course two times. In other words
this fortunate unfortunate is re-
warded by a silver cup for tinging
the mosphere with blue language
The player who hands in the best
score gets the other Nusbaum cup
, which was hung up last year. Both
cups will be contested for Saturday.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-07-01
JUDGE GRAY IS
GENERAL FAVOR|TE
AMONG DEMOCRAT IS
Continued From Page One.)

clans and nurses will be disposed of
during today. 81
Secretary Woodson, of the national
committee, who has been elected sec
rotary of the convention, has an
nounced the appointment of the fol-
lowing assistants: Assistant secreta-
ries, Charles S. Northern, Atlanta, Ga. {;
H. A Richmond, Fremont, Neb.; c. A.
Nash, Perry, Ia; Edward Cahill
Springfield, ILL.,; Will Reid, Rawlins,
Wyo.; and Frank B. Ross, Indianap-
oils, Ind.
Reading clerks-William McEniry,
Rock Island, ILL.,; T. e. Smith, New
York City; VIM. R. Byrne, Charles
ton. w. Va; C. I. Gavin, Denver, Col;
Rees P Horrocks, Little Rock, Ark,
and Joseph l.. Kelley, indianapolis,
Ind.
Tally Clerks-Ruby Laffon, Madison
ville Ky; V. ALERT, Langdon, n. D.;
E. E. Murphy, Leavenworth, Kan;
Thomas Lovelace, St. Louis; Thomas
B. Collier. Memphis, Tenn, and c. c.
Ernest, Decatur, Ind.
Messenger to Secretary-W. V. Rich
ardson, Danville, Ky.
Messenger to chairman - Ernest
Brasley, Sullivan, Ind.
It is expected that the rush of dele
cations will not commence before Sun
day. although many individual dele
gates will come before that time. AL
ready twenty-five special trains are
scheduled to arrive on Sunday and as
many more are due on Monday. 1t
is believed by the railroad managers
that the number of trains will be
largely increased between now and
Sunday.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-07-01
THE WART HOG.
II Is One of the Most Grotesque Ami.
mails In Existence.

II Is One of the Most Grotesque AMI
mails In Existence.
To the naturalist who closely stud
les animal life it sometimes appears as
If nature had either deliberately set to
work to form weird and curious crea-
lures or else had been engaged in ex-
periments, for there are birds and ami
mails which might be accused of being
made up of odds and ends.
One of the most grotesque animals in
existence is the wart hog Of Africa,
called by the Coers the Vlaktevark pig
of the plains.
1t stands about thirty inches in
height. has a huge disproportionate
head. with eyes set very high up. and
large protruding tusks. These are ex-
actly opposite those of other pigs, the
upper ones being much longer than
those in the lower jaw and sometimes
attaining a length of over twenty
inches.
But the most unusual feature of this
curious looking creature and the one
from which it derives its name is the
great wart just below each eye, a
smaller one appearing between each
tusk and the large wart above 1t.
The body is almost hairless, except
that along the spine and the neck long
coarse hair hangs, and the whole effect
of the animal is weird ana g-otesque.
These wild hogs often take possession
of empty burrows made by other Sni-
mails, and when pursued they slew
around sharply as they enter, making
their way In hind first.-London Tele-
graph.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-07-01
MUSICIAN FALLS
BY THE WAYS|DE
Arrested But Released by the
City Court.

I'D rather be on the outside look
was not composed by Lawrence
Schuman, but that was the song he
would have sung had he been in ply
steal condition this morning. Schu-
man is musician, by some he is de-
clared to be a musical genius, but
strong drink is his foe and likewise
his conquerOr. He was found at
Tenth and North F streets last night
too drunk to rise unassisted from the
ground. In court this morning he
gave the story of his life and it was
such as to prevail upon the judge to
dismiss him under suspended SEN
tence. The man expressed his APPROX
al of the law and announced his in
tended adherence.
Schuman came to this city from
Dayton, Ohio. His father, who is
eightyseyen years old, resides with
friends in Riverdale. The son is fifty
two years old and spends his time
composing music and peddling it
about the streets. Those who have
heard him play the piano assert he
has the ability of an artist. In court
this morning he appeared as a merry
Gus wreck and it was this fact that
led Judge Converse to favor him with
leniency. Schuman said he came to
Richmond with the intention of Or
ganizing a class of pupils and teach
ing them music. He was without a
cent when arrested.
The man occupied the time of the
court long enough to deliver an effect
i've temperance lecture. He admitted
his shortcomings and wrong doings,
but maintained they were without in
tent to harm anyone. He told the
court he realized he has been his
worst enemy. He said he never had
been arrested on a criminal charge
but had fallen along the path of in
temperance a few times before
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-07-01
OBJECT TO NEGRO
Booker T. Washington Causes
Strife at Huntington,
Long Island.
THERE ARE TWO FACTIONS

Huntington. l.. l.. July because
of the leasing of the old Van WICK
homestead by Booker I. Washington.
negro educator and friend of Presi-
dent Roosevelt, an open rupture has
practically resulted between the good
citizens of this quiet Long Island viii
lage,-the BOokerites on one side and
the -Bookerites on the other
A month ago it was announced that
Booker T. Washington proposed to
make his summer home here if he
could get the place he wanted. The
citizens prepared to receive him with
open arms, the sentiment among this
faction of the villagers being that
nothing was too good for any man
regardless of race or color, if he was a
friend Of Neighbor Roosevelt. Not
so, however, with some of Hunting
tons 400"
The colored educator was pleased
with the Van Wyck homestead, which
he occupied last summer about two
and one-half miles from Huntington
village proper. but he insisted that
there must be telephone connection in
the homestead. The real estate men
said the matter could be arranged and
went to see the telephone people. But
here is where the social prestige lever
bgan to work. When the telephone
company sought permission to erect
poles and string wires on the estates
adjoining the Van Wyck homestead
1t was met with cold refusals. The
villagers heard of the latest develop
ment in the case and were mad
through and through. The villagers
got busy, and as a result the Van
Wyck homestead had telephone in
stalled and connection was made with
the exchange in a roundabout way