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The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-10-08
Gompcrs MIR lar raff.

Evidences ii pIentiful Ii the enect of
Gompers attempt to ~intiuenGe laborssforS
Bryan Is not very prednctivesof rSanlh
ADMINISTRATION in point occurred AtR8a
MONDAY meeting ia New york0fthne
Commercial Travellers Republicang7As
sociatIon. John w. Armstrong. Ia or
ganixer for the International Brother
hood o. Electrical Workers, who wan
sent to Maine by President GomperH 4
make speeches for the emocratlcS tate
ticket, came .,tit for Taft and Sherman
In his speech he sai
The men whom i haya mel ana con
yersed With In b American Federation
OF Labor are. as a rule, of the opinion
that it would be unwise TO support Mr.
Bryan. The election OF Mr.. Taft means
the resumption OF business upon safe
and sound lines. 1 have an abiding
faith In the intelligence and loyalty OF
the w~orkingmen to vote for Taft and
b party and principles that mad It
possible for our workingrnan to occupy
the eminent position he does, an Onl
pared with the position occupied blythe
unfortunate brother In the Democratic
South. where the Democratic party has
opposed the enactment of factory laws,
child labor laws and the organization
OF workingmens"
Vice President Philip Davis q Sec
rotary ST. ingram OF the Central La
Dor Union OF Terre Haute, Ind, issued
q statement regulating the announce
ment that Samuel Gompers Ii to speAk
In Terre Haute under the auspices Of
the central body OF organized labor.
Vice President Davis said: Members
OF the Central Union are divided on
party lines, and for this reason 1t II
not just that the union should invite
Mr.. Gompers to make q Democratic
speech Let him come ut the instance
of the Democratic central committee
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-02
HERE'S REAL WINTER
Government Forecaster Predicts
Colder Weather Tonight.

Whew. Is it cold enough for YOU?
y drop of ~ degrees in the temperature
between yesterday afternoon and this
morning gave all Washington and its sub
urls the shakes. Forecaster Harry
Frankentield said that the weather bu-
reau thermometers gave ar almost sum
mer reading of G2 degrees at ! o'clock
yesterday afternoon Al o'clock this
morning the same instruments gave
record of - degrees above zero. or > de-
grees be oW the freezing point.
And that's not all added Prof. Frank
enfield. The Indications are that the
temperature will go down tonight to %
that is II degrees below the point at
which water in exposed places will freeze
Tomorrow will be clear and cold
Snow hurr.eS We're reported today from
along the great lakes and clear and very
cold weather is prevail ing in all the sec
tions east of the Rockies. Frost is ex-
pected to form in Florida tonight as far
south as Tampa bay.
The appearance of the Geographic
weather map of the United States
weather service today indicates that win
ter has come in earnest.
The coast and geodetc survey reports
that a moderate earthquake was recorded
on the seismograph AT Cheltenham. Md.
Monday afternoon. The duration of the
iren!ocs was :orty minutes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-02
DOCTOR ACCUSED OF MURDER
MYSTERIOUS DEATHS EXCITE
ILLINOIS HAMLET.
Physicians Wife and Another Man
Attended by Him in Last Illness.
Forgery of Insurance Paper.
Special Dispitch To The Star.

Special Dispdtch to The Star.
CHICAGO, December "A mystery
shrouding two deaths few days apart in
two prominent families has excited the
people of Mu!keytown, a hamlet in FRANK
lin county. in the southern part of the
state.
After several months of smoldering sus-
piconS and attempts 10 suppress the cir
cumstances surrounding the tragedy. an
investigation, recently instituted. culmi-
mated last night in an indictment of mur-
der against Dr. E. + Rraytield. one of
the most prominent members Ct the COM
munity and we'll known for two decaues
in southern Illinois.
He is charged with poisoning Reuben
F. Parrish. the Illinois Central railway
agent at MukHytown.
Four days after the death of Parrish.
who was attended in his illness only by
DR.. Brayfield the wife of the physician
also died DR. Brayfield issue. .eath GER
tificates in each case. assigning natural
causes No inIuests were he'd.
Another indictment charging forgery IS
lodged against DIR. Brayfie'd in connec
ton with the steps he took TO collect
5000 life insurance carried ny MS wife
in the Royal ..eighbors of America. He
is accused of signing the name of Justice
of the Peace Harrison To d letter advis
ing the fraternai order that there was
no reason why the policy should not De
paid.
Parrish had a policy in the Modern
WOodmen for S1.ND
The Franklin county grand jury which
is in session al Benton. probably will re-
turn these indictments into Judge J. Il
Creighton s court tomorrow rhe Jury is
still investigating the mysterious AFFAIR
however. Other indictments may follow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-02
RIOTS FOLLOW MARTIAL LAW.
GOVERNMENT ACTION RESENT
ED BY PRAGUE STUDENTS.
Battle Fought With Police in Which
Many Are Wounded-Mars
Emperor's Jubilee.

PRAGUE. Austria. December 2.-Martial
law was proclaimed in this city today.
This action on the part of the govern
ment served greatly to exasperate the
Czech students Of Prague. and they forth
with started rioting. There was a san
culinary conflict between them and po-
lice and gendarmes at Weinberg. a suburb
of Prague, I'm which many students We're
wounded.
1t had been hoped that il would not
be necessary to mar the jubilee of the
anniversary of Emperor Francis Joseph s
accession to the throne by any such
drastic steps. but the continued rioting
between the Czechs and the Germans of
Prague forced the government TO issue
the proclamation.
The Austrian parliament will begin its
fall session at Vienna tomorrow, and
lively scenes are anticipated. The Czech
deputies threaten to make trouble for
the new cabinet organized by DR.. Won
Bienerth for having consented to the at
tack upon parliamentary institutions in
volved by this declaration Of martial law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-02
THAw HABEAs CORPUS CASE.
Argument on Appeal From Recent
Decision Heard in Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA December 2.-Argu
ment on the appeal from the decision of
the United States court at Pittsburg,
which dismissed a writ of habeaS corpus
to bring Harry *. Thaw from MatteaWan
Asylum TO PittSburg TO testify in bank
ruptcy proceedings, was concluded today
in the United States circuit court OF ap-
peals.
Former Gov. Stone. counsel COR the
trustee for ThaWs estate. WHO bega n
argument yesterday, was followed today
by Asa Bird Gardiner Of New York. Mr..
Stone contended that the action of Judge
Young of Pittsburg dismissing writ is
sued by another United States court was
irregular He further said that nothing
could prevent u United States court in a
case like this one from returning a per-
son to the jurisdiction from which he
had been summoned.
Mr. Gardiner. counsel for the state of
New York in his argument declared that
the writ was properly quaShed and that
the bankruptcy proceedings We're without
legal effect because Thaw had been ad-
judg I'd insane. Mr. Gardiner raised many
legal points against the writ and asked
the court to sustain the decision Of Judge
Young in dismissing the proceedings. Tie
court held the cas- under adviscment. An
early decision is eXpccted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-02
DRURY SUIT DISMISSED
WANTED ACCOUNTING OF DE-
CEASED SISTERS ESTATE.
Decree Signed by Justice Wright of
the District Supreme Court Up
holding the Defendants.

Justice Wright of the District Supreme
Court today signed decree dismissing the
suit instituted in September by George w.
Moulton. and her husband, Clarence Moul-
ton. for an accounting.
Mr.. Drury, in his bill, charged that his
sister had taken another sister, Ida
Drury, whose mind he declared was af-
fected. from Bridgeport, Conn, to the
state of Washington, against her wish to
return to This city to him and her
father. the late w. G.. Drury a commits
sion merchant and resident of South
Washington.
Ida Drury, it was alleged was pos
SeSSed. at the time she left BridgepOrt of
estate worth $4,000, and Mr.. Drury
sued to recover one-half of that amount
an equal heir with Mrs. Moulton. He
claimed that Mrs Moulton obta med pos
session of the entire estate and convert ed
il to her own use.
The defendants in their answer denied
all the charges made by the brother and
declared that Miss Drury left Will,
which was probdted in the state of Wash
ington and by the terms of which Mrs.
Moulton was made sole beneficiary OF the
estate.
Notice. j; is declared was sent To the
brother as well To the father who was
then living. and by their alleged failure
to appear and contest the will within one
wear they lost. under the laws of Wash
iusJon the right to subsequently, set III
a claim 10 the property. Mrs. Mou ton
declares she properly took tie csta-e
under th.. will of the sister and should
not be required to account for her dis
position Of 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-02
RESUMES POWDER HEARING.
Governments Action Against Al
legged Trust Before Court.

WILMINGTON. Del, December .
After several adjournments the hearing
of the governments action against the
so-called powder trust was resumed in
this city today The action. which was
begun in the United States circuit court
for the district OF Delaware, alleges that
the f. l. Du Pont. de NemourS x Co..
manufacturers of powder and explosives,
In connection with about forty other
pow er-making concerns. had formed Il
combination and conspiracy for the
purpose of suppressing and restraining
trade in the shipment and sale of gun
powder and other high explosives in or
de-. To monopolize the same.
Under order of the court preliminary
hearings were instituted For Il while
they were conducted in New York city.
but were brought back to Wilmington
The recent adjournment WAS for the pur-
pose of enabling the defendant company
to secure and examine d large number Of
record books. access To which was neceS-
Sary to the proper answering of queS-
tions propounded by the government
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-02
LEAPS TT HIS DEATH.
Yale Student Commits Suicide by
Jumping From High Rock.

NEW HAVEN. Conn, December -
John Alan White. twenty years Old Of
Walton, n. Y. student in the Yale
Graduate School committed suicide last
night by jumping from the top of West
rock to the ground below, distance OF
lW feet. The body was found by Whites $
roommate, Harry l.. Asard and was badly
mangled from having come in contact
with the rocks at the base of the huge
boulder. When found White had been
dead about three hours.
The finding of the body was the culnli-
nation of search which was beng made
for White. who had been MISSING since
Monday morning.
That White contemplated taking his life
is borne out bS a letter which was found
in his room addressed to his father, and
which was taken to relative living here
who opened it. 1t Is thought that his
mind was temporarily deranged from
overwork and worry over the Illness of
his brother and sister with typhoid fever
Before entering the graduate school
White was member of the academic de-
partnfent of Yale, graduating in the class
of 1907 as Its hieh-stand man. He was
also the youngest member of the classes
and during his course took numerous
scholarships and prizes. Since gradu-
alton he had been taking POSTGRADUATE
courses in mathematics and philosophy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-02
UNIOtJIST ELECTED.
Liberal Gvernment Suffers Another
Defeat at Bye-Election.

Special Cablegram to The Star
LONDON. December 1.-The liberal
government has suffered another defeat
today at the hands of the unionists at
the bye-election at Chelmsford, Essex.
Capt. r.. q. Prettyman, unionist and tarin
reformer, defeated \. II. Dence. liberal
and free trader. by S.l52 10 .. 5sI votes.
The lib rails III forlorn hope 10 break
the sequence of defeats at the hands OF
the unionists. endeavored to stir up feel
ing against Capt. Prettyman by pointing
at him rs d member of the gov rnmeni
which sanctioned tie Chinese Labor d.
nance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-02
KILLS THE PICTURE AGENT.
Chicago Woman Resents Blow That
Felled Her Sister

CHICAGO. December 2-Shooting, she
alleges. i'm defense of her sister, Miss rs.
tel'c Stout killed Henry Hornberg agent
for "A picture enlarging concern. Mrs. A.
Chambers, a sister of Miss Stout. quar-.
relied with Hornbcrg. according to the po.
lice over enlarged picture of a third
sister. who is dead. when Hornberg called
10 deliver it.
Mrs. Chambers asserted that the picture
was not a good likeness and Hornberg
she said. knocked her down. AS she rose
she her sister. Mss Stout. standing
with a smoking pistol in her hand. ano
her assailant dead with bullet through
the heart. Miss Stout admitted firing the
shot. averring that she did so to save heI
sisters life. Both women awaited the ar.
rival of the police and accompanied them
to the police station.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-02
HONOR TO THE new EMPEROR
NOTABLE CELEBRATION AT THE
CHINESE LEGATION.
Members Of the Diplomatic Corps
and Distinguished Officials Pay
Respects to WI Ting-fang.

Before an improvised altar in the
west end of the drawing room, which
was elaborately banked with palms.
ferns, chrysanthemums and roses. and
upon which reposed Il tablet inscribed
"Ten Thousand Years. f1anked with
burning candles and perfumed with in
censt from the burner at it's feet. WI
Ting-fang. the Chinese minister;
Prince Ysai Flu and Special Ambassador
Tang. with the members of the spe-
cial mission and official household, held
a reception today in honor of the re-
cent accession of his imperial majesty
the Emperor of China, to the throne
From IL 80 o'clock in the morning until
l in the afternoon members Of the dip
lomatc corps and high officials called
in rapid succession.
The period of official mourning was
suspended for the time being. and from
the staff on the legation the yellow
flag and the black dragon waved joy
usual brilliant display attending func-
tions in which the diplomatic corps
takes part. and gold lace and resplendent
uniforms were out in force.
Good Wishes for New Ruler.
AS preliminary function, the Chi
nesc minister, his distinguished guests
and members of his official family filed
into the drawing room and made their
obeisances before the improviSed altar.
and each wished in his neart. If not
with his lips, the young emperor Il long
and prosperous reign. They then lined
UP on both sides of the room, according
to the color of their buttons and other
insignia of rank and received the visitors
that came.
Across the hall a sumptuouS rnpast OF
salads. corrections, pastry, sandwiches
and wine was served to those VINO had
the time to linger !or it.
The first to arrive was Rev DR.. Ed
ward Everett Hale. chaplain of the
United States Senate. He quic liy
followed by Mr. Masanao Hanlhara, see
ond secretary Of the japanese legation.
Then came the diplomatic corps in lis
brilliant uniforms. and many distinguish
ed people in national and local ofIiclai
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-02
LOCK CITIZENS IN HOMES
Doors Barred to Keep Them There
While Cracksmen Work.
LOT OF GOLD OVERLOOKED
Pepperell, Mass, Bank Robbers Fired
at as They Are Whirled Away
in Automobile.

PEPPERELL. Mass. December .
Fourteen thousand dollars in cash was
secured by burglars who early today
blew open the vault of the First Ma
tional Bank here The thoroughness and
skill with which the work was performed
have convinced the police that the burglars
were professionals Three men We're In
the party, and although they We're seen
escaping in an automobile. all trace of
them was soon lost. and the authorities
Were unable to ascertain III which di
rection they departed 1t is believed. how.
ever. that the burglars went from here
to Groton.
The bank vault was blown open about
o'clock, at which time the last of three
explosions was heard by Ernest Tarbel.
who was sleeping next door. The two
earlier detonations had aroused him, but
he was uncertain as to their origin, as
the sound was muff1ed The third eX-
plOSiOn however, was less guarded and
was followed by crash and rattle as the
vault door fell away and interior glass
fittings were broken.
Escape in Automobile.
Tarbell armed himself with revolver
and started to investigate. only to find the
outside. He succeeded in breaking open
his door and Immediately started for the
bank
robbers were leaving in an automobile.
After shouting alarm Tarbell fired
several shots at the burglars. The shots
were fired at q distance of some twenty
of them took effect. Tarbell, who followed
the automobile for some distance along
the main street. is reasonably certain that
the machine took the road to Groton
Cashier Henry F. Tarbell, who was i'm
mediately notified of the robbery, came
to the bank at once. He found a
quantity of bills and silver scattered about
the vault, giving evidence of the hurry
with which the burglars secured their
booty. The large quantity of gold stored
in one of the inner receSses of the safe
was untouched. save for a sing.e ten-dol-
lar coin, which was missing. '-'s---'
People Locked in Houses.
Before beginning their work on the
bank vault the burglars took the pre-
caution OF barring the street doors of all
the buildings in the vicinity of the bank.
The first two explosions were so ef-
fectually muffled that the noise was heard
only short distance from the bank but
apparently the burglars became excited
and in preparing for the third forgot to
take precautions Their hurried exit
shortly after indicated that they were
aware of their mistake.
The explosives used were cenIered upon
the door of the vault. and did little dam
age. The third explosion shattered the
entire front wall behind which the vault
was located. The counters and windows
and some other fittings of the Office were
broken. but beyond this no damage was
caused.
The Pepperell police today were in COM
munication with the police of every city
and town within considerable radius.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-02
CHARLOTTE WALKER WEBS.
Popular Actress Becomes Wife of
Eugene Walters, the Playwright.

CINCINNATI. December 2.-Eugene
Walters playwright. and Miss Charlotte
Haden.' whose stage name is Charlotte
Walker aged thirty, were married last
evening at the Burnett House. Rev.
Charles w. Sullivan of the Price Hill
Methodist Episcopal Church, ofilciated.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Keen and Mr.. Iu-
mis- Dean OF the company presenting THE
Warrens of Virginia here this week. of
which play Miss Walker is the star. were
the only guests a the wedding. Mr. Wa l.
ters leaves today for New York. and after
the holidays will be Joined by his wife,
and all extended tour abroad will be
made.
On their return. MIR. Walters said. ar
rangements will be pushed for the build
ing of a new theaIer in New York to be
named after his wife, and to be managed
by her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-02
G.. A. r. Commander for Ohio Dies

ALLIANCE. Ohio. December ii. II
.Sharer, commander for Ohio of the
Grand Army of the Republic, died today
a day or two ago with acute indigestion
and al lattempts 10 save hi improved un.
avaiing. He served in the 1l5;h Regi
ment. Ohio Volunteer Infantry. through.
out tho civil var.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-02
Early Advertising
Copy.

Owing to the pressure on The
Sunday Stars advertising COL
umns advertisers for next Sundays
Star are requested to send in their
copy as early as possible.
Next Sundays Star will have
10000 greater circulation in WASH
ington than any other Sunday
newspaper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-02
Invitations Restricted.

e Owing to the services ut ST. Patrick's
Church this morning, in honor of the
Austrian emperor, and the fact that at
80 o'clock this afternoon the President
was to receive the special mission from
China, The invitations to the function this
morning We're restricted to the diplomatic
corps and prominent officials.
Other receptions were held today
throughout the world where the Chinese
throne is represented
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-02
Lett Under Strong Guard.

Special Cablegram TO The Star.
ST PETERSBURG. December IA
Lett named Awvotin. who attempted t
assssinate Empress Dowager Marit
while or her way to attend the funera.
of Grand Duke Alexis, November 81, an
rived here today under q strong Suars
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-02
AIMING At UNITED SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE OF THIRTY
PROTESTANT DENOMINATIONS.
Federal Council of the Churches Of
Christ Will Begin Sessions To-
night in Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA. December 2.-Hnn-
dreds of delegates arrived here today to
attend the opening session tonight of the
federal council OF the churches of Christ
in America. and ii is expected that when
the roll of delegates is finally made up IT
will show the presence of more than 400
men and women officially accredited to
the council by the respective religious
bodies OF which they are members. BY
many of the delegates the council is con-
sidered one of the most important church
gatherings ever held in America. Six
years OF thought and preparation have
been spent in the interest of the council
and it is hoped that ii will hold meet
ing once in every four years.
Thirty Denominations Represented.
The federal council represents thirty de-
nominations holding to historical and
evangelical Christianity. representing
about 1S.0e0.UOO communicant members
The object of the council Is to express
the fellowship and catholic unity of the
Christian church and to bring the Chris
tian bodies of America into united service
for Christ and the world.
The council has no authority to draw up
a common creed form of government
or of worship, IN any way to limit the
full autonomy of the Christian bodies ad-
herring to it. And while it has no author
ity to Iegsate its recommendations. 1t is
expected will carry tremendous weight OF
influence and power.
Tonight's Session.
The opening session tonight will be con-
fined to welcoming addresses and ad
dress by the Rev. William III. Roberts. one
of the leaders OF the Presbyterian
Church. who was president of the inter
church conference on federation held in
New York in 1909. DR. Roberts address
viii consist of "a statement OF the devel-
opment of the council with its representa-
ton and possibilities Daily business ses-
sionS will be held with monster meetings
at night until December s. when the
council will adjourn.
The following delegates from Washing
ton. d. G., are here: Frederick d. Pow
er. D. D.. Church of the Disciples of
Christ; Bishop Earle Cranston. Rev. Bish-
op j. w Smith. African NJ E. Zion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-02
Weather:

Fair and colder tonight. with
minimum temperature about 20
degrees. Thursday iair and
continued cold.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-02
Boards French Warship.

Gen. Marceln is at present on board the
Duguay Trouin. He first took refuge at
the French consulate. but once there he
made pathetic appeal To the French
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