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The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-04-02
GLod Takers,

Intelligent talking is one Of the
most beautiful and animating recrea.
tions, and q person who understands
the art possesses a most useful and
enjoyable accomplishment. No din
ner-table is well appointed without
good takers, and the basis of interest
ing conversation is reality. After 4
course of dinners in the British me-
tropolis, Sir Walter Scott said: The
clergymen and the lawyers talked bet
ter than the wits"-that is, the wits
talked for the sake of talking, while
the representatives Of the church and
the law had something to talk about.
Yet specialties and hobbies are not
admissible at a dinner-table, and per
son who can only talk on his own fad
has no business in society, for any
conversation at the dinner-table that is
a strain on the attention or patience
soon becomes irksome; indeed, one OF
the chief elements of pleasant COM
rany is a readiness to talk or to be
talked to on any rational subject. Tho
most charming takers, says the New
York Weekly. let a bright listener see
their thoughts in formation, for talk
that has been prepared has a ready
made flatness. 1t is the aerated
thought of the moment that has the
sparkle; and good talker finds the
right word by instinct, as a clever
horse on bad road always puts his
foot in the right place. This fact
makes the good talker also a good lis
tener, because his best conversation
will follow brightly and instantly the
lead that others give it, and it pre-
vents, likewise, the worst of all con-
Versational faults-the persistent eff
fort to monOpoiZe the talk.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-04-02

daily received as American ambassa.
dor to Berlin. At that time Ambassa-
dor Tower, after the president had
sought in vain to Gissuade him from
such a course, reached the decision
that proper consideration for his own
private business interests and the wei
fare of his CD lren, whose education
he deemed ecessary to perfect in
America, OBJ him to insist upon
the acceptanHA,Sts tsAis resignation.
After a conference between Ambas-
sador Sternberg and Secretary Root it
was ascertained that a letter is en-
route from the German capital which
contains a full explanation of the rea-
sons for the change of attitude on the
part of that government toward Mr
Hill. In the absence OF the details of
the objection, no comment could be
elected as to the probable action Of
the American government in respect
to the matter In any event it is re-
Sarded as certain that an expressed
objection to Mr.. Hill made by Ger.
many will be decisive so far as his ap-
pointment is concerned.
Mr.. Hill Much Surprised.
Paris. - David Jayne Hill, who
arrived Wednesday evening from
The Hague. expressed the greatest
surprise when informed that the Ger
man government had declined to re-
ceive him in the capacity of American
ambassador TO succeed Charlemagne
Tower. He said that this was the first
intimation he had of the German gov
ernment's action, and he was at a loss
to understand the announcement, es-
peCially because he personally saw an
official communication from Germany
to the government at Washington OK
pressing Germany's satisfaction ovaY
the ratification Of his selection for that
post by President Roosevelt.
Moreover, he said, on a recent visit
to Berlin he did not hear anything
that woud lead him to believe that be
was persona non grata to the German
government, nor had he received the
impression that the situation was diff
ferent from that expressed in the oil
cial communication he read. Presi-
dent Roosevelt, he added, informed
him that he intended to appoint him.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-04-02
The Sprino OPENING,

The dazzling creation of birds and
wire in the millinery department was
marked SIS.
The circle Of shoppers gazed in envy
but not one stirred
Suddenly the clerk reversed the card
and displayed the figures S14.49.
Then there was a small riot. Shop
pers fought like amazons to reach the
counter.
"Ah," laughed the tail fIoorwalker,
those ladies' remind me of olden
knights
I'm what way?" asked the meek man
who was waiting for his wife to
emerge from the crush.
"Why, they fight at the drop of a
hat"
And before the meek man could ap-
preciate the point of the joke his wife
came out minus comb and two locks
of hair.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-04-02
ROBBERS HEAD BLOWN OFF.
safe-Cracker Killed by Own Blast in
Arkansas.

Gentry, Ark.-In a futile attempt
to blow open the safe of the Farm
ers' bank at Springtown, near here,
early Thursday, the head of one of
the robbers was blown from his shoul-
ders by premature explosion of dyna-
mite. The body of the dead robber
was found in the bank near the safe.
Danvillc, Ill.-Two desperate men
believed to be the same who at
tempted to loot the bank of Chrisman
Wednesday, on Thursday morning
held up and robbed the office of the
Danville Water company at the point
Of revolvers, forcing Cashier Byers
and i woman to stand while they
looted the safe. They obtained ten
dollars and overlooked large amount
in another compartment of the safe.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-04-02

There should be a pocket edition au-
tomobiie that the chauffeur could
chuck into one pocket of his overCoat
while he pulled his snow-shoes out of
the Other. Equipped with the arctic
boots he could sail merrily along,
sliding down inc ned places and toll
ing up the hills. But the main point
is that he would make progress. how
ever SLOW. Automobiles are too cum
bersome. 1t is all right for them to
have weight, if the owner is going to
patroniZe the boulevards exclusively.
Still, in an ordinary cross-country run
perhaps he could get away with fences
barb and rail; but when there is 4
bog or snowstorm and he wants TO
transport the machine to the nearest re-
pair shop on his shoulder its weight Is
a serious handicap.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-04-02
CONGRESSMAN SHOOTS NEGRO.
HefIin of Alabama in Desperate ARRAY
Wounds Another Accidentally.

Washington.-ln a desperate affray
on a Pennsylvania avenue car Friday
night, a negro and white man were
shot by Congressman Thomas j. Hef-
lin of Alabama. Thomas Lumby, the
negro, was shot in the head and is in
a critical condition, and Thomas Nc
Creary, a New York horse trainer, is
suffering from a wound. in the leg.
The shooting of McCreary was acci-
dental. Mr.. Hetiin was arrested and
taken to the Sixth police precinct sta
ion where a charge of assault with in
tent to kill was placed against him.
Later he was released on $4,000 bail
Mr.. Heflin rebuked the negro for
drinking on the street car and the
after is said to have made a motion
as if to draw pistol.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-04-02
BANKER ROBBED OF $4,000
BOLD CRIME COMMITTED ON
STREET AT LINCOLN, ILL.
Cay Roll Of Mine Is TakAn-Bandits
Are Pursued and Two Are
Captured.

Peoria, Ill-FraHk Froerer, presi-
er of the Lincoln Mining company,
was held up by highwaymen Wednea-
day afternoon at three o'clock in Lin
coin and robbed of $5,000-the month
ly pay roll of the company.
Three men did the work and two Of
them were caught, but the third cs-
capped with the money after a running
fight with the police and deputy sher-
ifs.
The robbery occurred within two
blocks of the public square. Froerer
was on the way TO The mine in a light
wagon carrying two satchels contain
ing the money in small amounts al
ready counted for the miners. He
was stopped ON the street by three
men in a buggy and two of these got
out of the buggy and, jumping into
Froerer's rig. quickly bore him 20
the ground and grabbed the satchels,
threw him into the buggy, jumped in
and started out of the city at a fast
Nil. FlOtIti, hllO was uOl SSI lOuoAE
injured, returned to the Office and
notified the officials.
The sheriff and night captain of
police started at once and pursued
the robbers two miles, at which point
two men left the buggy and took to
the COrntieds. After short time
they were discovered and a duel be-
gan. Five shots were fired before the
two surrendered, but neither was in
jured.
The men refuse to give their names
and SO far have not been identified
The third man. VINO escaped, was Of
dark complexion. about five feet ten
incnna lnll and Mn1n brown clothes
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-04-02

The necessity, which sailors under
stand so well, of making everything
fast on shipboard, was illustrated by q
recent neglect of the precaution on the
steamship Persian. The vessel was
coming up the coast from Philadelphia
to Boston, when a heavy steel safe
broke loose from its ChoCks, and for
an hour fought battle with the sail
ors like that which Hugo, in the ia
nous chapter of "Ninety-three," de-
scribes as taking place on the French
man-of-war. The safe first dashed
from the captains cabin. and plunging
through the door, started down across
the deck. Fore and aft and from side
TO side it lurchcd and plunged, smash
Ing or carrying away everything in its
path, and threatening the lives of the
men at every rush. Finally, by the
aid of ropes, furniture and capstar.
bars. it was checked, lassoed and made
fast. Those who had a part in the
battle will read "Ninety-three" with
new insight hereafter
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-04-02
Fresh CONSPIRACY Aqainst Havti,

Port au Prince, Hayti March 80
A fresh conspiracy against the govern
ment has been discovered In this city.
The leader of the plot, Gen. LarraQue,
former chief of cavalry, who was ar
rested OH March IA on suspicion of con
spring against the president, and who
was released, with four others, on
March "a, took refuge Sunday after.
room in the French legation with two
other officers.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-04-02
FLEET WILL VISIT CHINA.
Invitation Accepted, But All Others
Will Be Declined.

Washington.-The battleship fleet
will visit China as we'll as Australia
and Japan, and will be home on Wash
ington's birthday that President
Roosevelt may participate in the well
come before his retirement from Of
flee ten days later.
In deciding at the cabinet session
Tuesda! to accept the invitation ex,
tended by China, it was also deter
mined that the limit of the social calls
bad been reached, and that all other
invitations, should any be extended,
would be declined with appreciative
and regretful thanks.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-04-02
Fine and Jail for PerIurer.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Wetzel. presi-
dent of the Wetzel Brothers Printing
company. appeared before Judge
Quarles in the federal court Thursday
afternoon, withdrew his plea of not
guilty to an indictment for perjury.
and substituted a plea of guilty. Wet
eel was indicted in connection with
the T. e. Cameron frauds. 1t was
charged that he gave false testimony
and the jury straightaway indicted
him. Judge Quarles fined Wetzel$1 900
and sentenced him to one days IL pris-
onment in the Milwaukee county jail.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-04-02
A Castro OUTRAGE.

Now York, March 3O.--News has
been received in this city of another
seizure of private property in Venez-
uela by order of President Castro.
This time the victim is the telephone
company of Carupano, which supplies
the telephone service for the districS
OF Rermudez, Arismendt and Eenitez.
The seizure, 1t is said, resulted from
the refusal Of the company to give free
service to some Of the officials.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-04-02
Koreans RnIlet Is Fatal.

San rancisco.-Durham w. Ste.
vens. who was shot Monday by a
Korean, died at midnight Wednesday,
One Of the bullets passed through the
intestines, although until Wednesday
the doctors were not sure of the fact
An operation was performed but it was
in vain.
Mr.. Stevens was shot by a Korean
who blamed him for the protectorate
Of Japan over Korea. He was the ad.
wiser OF the Seoul government.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-04-02
ALDRlCH BILL is PASSED.
currency Measure Goes Through the
Senate, 20 to IS.

Washington.-The Aldrich currency
bill was passed by the senate Friday
By vote of AZ to 16. in the main a
party vote.
Previous to the taking Of the vote
on tie Aldrich bill vote was taken
on the Bailey substitute, authorizing
the government, instead of the ma
tional banks, to issue the emergency
circulation for which the bill provides
The vote on the substitute stood 42 to
l3, and this vote was entirely parti-
san, even Senator La Toilette casting
his vote with the Republicans.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-04-02
Severe Storm in Michioan.

Detroit, Mich.-A tornado near
Jackson, in the southern part of the
state, late Friday afternoon, and
blizzard with heavy snow fall in the
upper peninsula at night were the eX-
tremes CT general storm that struck
Michigan Friday. The tornado did
considerable damage to farm property
around Blackman and WOodville,
northwest and west of Jackson, but no
loss of life has been reported.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-04-02
Greenville Journal.

E. c. oTWELL, Ed. and Pub.
OHIO.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-04-02
Found Murdered.

Trenton, n. j., March 30.-Mrs
Frances Katz was found murdered at
her home in Fallsington, Pa. There
were two stab wounds in the body and
the skull was fractured. A broken
chair and other conditions in the room
gave evidence of struggle. The won.-
ans husband is serving term in jail
for larceny. There is no clew to the
murderer.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-04-02
Gen. Horne Acquitted,

Kansas City, Mo.-Gen. r. C. Horne
was acquitted of the charge of muir
lering H. !. Groves, managing editor
of the Kansas City Post, by jury in
the criminal court here Thursday
night The verdict stated that Gen.
Horne was insane when he shot
Groves and has not fully recovered,
and commits him to an asylum.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-04-02

1t is very kind of tailors to give US
long-distance hints on how to dress
during the coming summer, but last
aummer's suits will be worn quite eY.
tensively in some of our most intel
lectual circles.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-04-02
HILL TURNED DOWN
KAISER REFUSES TO RECEIVE
HIM AS AMBASSADOR.
REASON NOT YET KNOWN
Personal Objection of Emperor Con-
nected with His Brothers Visit
to Amerca-Explanati
on the Way.

Waskington-The German govern.
ment has declined to receive DIR. Da.
vid Jayne Hill in the capacity of
American ambassador to succeed
Charlemagne Tower. DR.. Hill is at
present American minister to The
Hague and was formerly first assist
ant secretary of state under the ad-
ministration of Secretary Hay.
The objection to DR.. Hill is one
purely personal to Emperor William,
who has simply caused it to be made
known that the American diplOmatist
is persona non grata to him. The
reason for the emperor's objection is
connected with the visit to America
several years ago of his brother,
Prince Henry. the ranking admiral IF
the German navy. Dir. Hill at that
time was first assistant secretary Of
state and necessarily was brought into
official contact with the distinguished
foreign visitors Just what he did or
did not do to give offense is not known
here.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-04-02
poq Causes kilIinn.

Jonesboro, Ark, March 30.-As re-
suit Of trouble arising over yellow
cur Green B. Garner, farmer of near
Bono, met Reuben Tooley, so, and mis-
son, on the Frisco track in the town
drew q pistol and shot and killed both.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-04-02
Held For Further Examination

New York, March 30.-Selig Silver.
stein, in whose hand bomb exploded
in Union Square park Saturday, was
still alive Sunday night, despite his
frightful injuries. The half dozen pris
oners arrested following the riot were
held Sunday for further examination.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-04-02
Travelling Man Commits Suicide.

Gallipolis, O.-James O'Neal, a trav-
cling man of Philadelphia, Pa, be-
came deranged at Bidwell, near here,
Thursday, jumped under a Hooking
Valley train and was instantly killed
The body was brought here. O'Neal
had been drinking, and is believed to
have squandered considerable money.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-04-02
Virginia Judge Removed.

Richmond, Va-The general assem-
bly, of Virginia Thursday adopted a
resolution removing Judge j. w. G..
Blackstone of the Eleventh circuit
from Office. The grounds upon which
this action were based are immortality
and gross neglect of official duty.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-04-02

Burlington, IA report from New
Boston states that a cyclone struck
that place Friday night, blowing IL
freight cars from the tracks, demolish-
ing church and injuring a number
Of neONle
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-04-02
Nominated on the 7e1s4 RaIIo+

Anderson, Ind.-Nathan B. Haw-
kins of Portland was nominated for
congress by the Republicans of the
Eighth district Friday afternoon on
the seven hundred and siXty-first bal
lot after the convention had been in
session since Thursday afternoon at
three o'clock.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-04-02

Binghamton, n. Y.-The lives of 81
guests were endangered in hotel fire
that broke ouS in the Commercial no.
tel in Oneonta Wednesday. Some
We're saved by ladders and others slid
down rope fire escapes. All lost their
possessions, including their clothing.
The loss on the building is $4,000.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-04-02

Rock Island, Ill.-Dr, P. A. Lindahl,
president of the Augustana Book con-
Germ, editor of the Augustana, a Swed.
ish publication, and for long time
a director of the Augustana college,
died Friday of heart disease.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-04-02

1t is not to be wondered at that a
new disease is created by automobiles.
Persons with enough money to keep
n stable Of motor cars could not be-
expected to use the everyday diseases
of the GoMmon people.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-04-02

When New York man resigned his
position because he thought he was
paid too much for his services, he was
promptly locked up as insane. Still,
that was hardly necessary to prevent
a general movement of the sort
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-04-02

my back grew weak
and lame and 1
could not stoop
without a sh arp
pain. 1t was just
as bad when / tried
to get up from a
chair. l was Ian
guild and listless
and had much pain
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-04-02

and trouble with the kidney secretions.
This was my state when l began with
Doan's Kidney Pills. They helped me
from the first and four boxes made
complete. lasting cure"
Sold by all dealers. so cents
box. Foster -Milburn Co.. Buffalo, N. Y.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-04-02
shylock Placed Under Ban.

Austin, Tex, March 3O-Owing 10
the protest of Rabbi A. p Druckar be-
fore the board of education, "The
Merchant of Venice" has been barred
from the literary courses of the public
schools.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-04-02

A witty F'renchman was asked if he
did not think it was high time to stop
putting men to death. Yes" he an
swered, but let the murderers be the
gentlemen to begin" The same rule
applies to all phases of the warfare
between criminals and society.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-04-02
Prefers Death TO capture

Butte, Mont.-W. C. Byckford. the
Wyoming horsethief, who Tuesday
murdered Sheriff Webb of Yellow
stone county, committed suicide
Wednesday rather than surrender to a
aosse that bad him surrounded
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-04-02
Disastrous Prairie Fire

Chamberlain, S. D.-The most dis
astrous prairie fire this section has
known in many years started Wednes-
day afternoon between Pukwana and
Kimball A high wind carried it over
a large area and at last reports it
was still travelling southeast.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-04-02

New York.-Daniel Leroy Dresser,
former president &C the Trust Com
pany of the Republic, who recently
was arrested on charge Of larceny,
was discharged by Magistrate Barlow
when arraigned Friday.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-04-02

Tallahassee, Fla.-Gov. Broward
Friday appointed Hall Milton of Ma
rianna to succeed the late Senator
Bryan OF Florida in the United States
senate. Mr. Milton is a grandson of
former Gov. John Milton of florida.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-04-02
New Hotel for MinneapoIis

Minneapolis, Mimi. E. Rogers,
proprietor of the Rogers hotel of this
city, Thursday announced his plans
for the erection of 16-story hotel at
Fourth street and Nicollet avenue, at
. cost exceeding $1,000, 900.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-04-02
Kentucky VILLAGE Burned.

Louisville, Ky.-Fire practically de-
stroyed the central portion of the vii
lage of Greenville, ten miles north of
Albany, Thursday. Greenville con-
tains about $50 inhabitants.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-04-02
Considers Mar Claims.

Lynnville, Tenn. March 3O.-The
Presbyterian church claim for two
churches destroyed here by federal
troops during the civil war will soon
be settled in Washington. The amount
is $500.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-04-02
Victim of Trolley Wreck Dies.

Detroit, Mich.-The first death as a
result of the derailment and wrecking
Tuesday afternoon of an interurban
ear from Jackson occurred Wednes-
day Michael Rochowiak of this city
died from the injuries he received.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-04-02

Hornell, n. Y.-The west-bound
Wells, Fargo express train on the
Erie railroad crashed into an east
bound freight early Friday morning at
what is known as "JX" tower. Two
men were killed and five were injured.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-04-02
weII.known Educator Dies.

New York,-Dr. Truman Jay Back.
US, president of the Packer Collegiate
institute of Brooklyn and a we'll
known educator, died Wednesday. He
was born in Milan, N. Y, in 1S42.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-04-02

-TTNSVs
New York--A young man believed
to be Edwin J. Ditmars, the 49,
year-old son of a Brooklyn physician.
jumped from the Brooklyn bridge
Thursday and died few minutes after
he had been taken from the water.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-04-02

Washngton.-Thc bill appropriate
ing $4,000 for the support of P. +.
Banton of Waterloo, Ia, who was per
manently injured while serving as
yardmastcr of the Panama railroad,
was passed by the senate Friday.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-04-02
Coinu True Work.

1t is not by regretting what is ir-
reparable that true work is to be done,
but by making the best of what we
are. 1t is not by complaining that we
have not the right tools, but by usirg
we'll the tools we have.--Ruskin.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-04-02
CLASSIFIED,

Frinter-Where shall I put the an
nouncement of Alderman Dodgers re-
tirement?
Editor - Under Public Improve
ments"
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-04-02
LANeUID AND WEAK.
A Condition Common with kidney
Trouble and Backache.

Mrs. Marie Sipfie, 416 Miller St.,
Helena, Mont, says: Three years ago