davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-17
Painted at County Jail.

Cincinnati, July 17.-Mrs F. Jones dropped in q dead faint last evening at the county jail while giv- ing a bible to Grace Billingsby, who Is under arrest charged with com plicity in the murder of Justice of the Peace Robert Singleton, father of Mrs Jones. Justice Singleton was enticed into room and murdered . year ago, 1t is alleged. by Grace Bil- lingsby and Walter West. They were captured recently, the woman in Chicago and the man in Boston. and while signing warrant charging them with murder, Fred Singleton. son or the slain man, dropped dead "a suicide, it is said.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-17
WORK OF CONGRESS
Appropriations Last Session 0t More Than a Billion
 Dollars.

Washington, July 17.-official lgures have been prepared by Thom- Is P. Cleaves and James G. Courts, thief clerks respectively of the com nittees on appropriations of the Ienate and house of representatives showing total appropriations made at the last session of congress were $1,00S,379,543, an increase of $S7,- 599,399 over the previous session. Of this amount $95,3S2,247 was ap- propriated for the army; $122,663,- SS5 for the navy; $163 ,053,00o for pensions; $222,970,S92 for the postoffice. and s111,95S,OSS for Sundry civil expenses.
 In addition to specific appropria- tions made appropriations were provided for continuing contracts to the amount of $49,443,750 includ- ing the cost of two first class battle ships, two colliers, ten torpedo boat destroyers and eight submarine tor pedo boats, with the armor and arm ament for the battleships. Ap- propriations for public buildings throughout the United States $20,- 7S9,750. A comparison of the con tract liabilities with those of the last session of the 59th congress, amounting to .s67,934,349, shows a reduction of $18,490, ,599.
 The new offices, specifically auth orized are 16,S24 in number at an annual compensation of $13,764,- 676: and those abolished are 6,142 in number at an annual compensa- tion of s4,67s,3S9. net increase of 10,6S2 in number and s9.0S6,2S7 in amount.
 Of this net increase in the number of new employments. 6,000 are sea men for the navy; S09 are additional officers and enlisted men for the marine corps, and 3,36S are for ad- ditional clerks and other employees of the postal service throughout the nation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-17
Sixty One Rescued.

Manila. July 1.-The number of lives lost through the laundering of the pleasure launch San Gabriel while on it's way from Manila to Corregidor is uncertain. Sixty-one passengers and members of the crew were rescued. It is generally es- timated that the number of passen- gers and crew numbered ninety. Thirty-five of those who were res- cued clung to life raft and were buffeted about by the heavy seas and four hours when the German steam- CT Suveric rescued them. Twenty two more reached Corregidor in a life-boat. Few of the women and children on beard the ill-fated launch escaped. As far as known now there were no Americans among those drowned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-17
Women yictimized.

Plainfield, July i7.-Several wom- en at Packerville have complained to the authorities that they have been victimized by a stranger. who de- scribes himself as r. F. Davis. a Unit ed States government surgeon. They say he appears to be about 30 years old. is well dressed in a gray suit and has habit Of going about without a hat. They allege that his method is to obtain board at a house. and then make away with what property in the house he can. during the night. It is thought he may be working to- wards New Haven or Hartford.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-17
NO DECISION
The British Olympic Association Thinks Americans Would Not
 Have Fair Show CD Points
NO OTROPHY THE RESULT

London, July 1.-The British Olympic association has concluded not to decide the championship of the nations competing in the Olympic games held in London this year, and the same decision applies to the sports now going on at the stadium at Shepherds Bush. The original idea to offer a trophy for the coun- try securing the greatest number of points in all games, those held in the stadium and those played at various clubs, such as the tennis at Queens club, which was won by Jay Gould, and the rife matches at Bis ley, but the difficulty of arriving at an equitable method of alloting the points was so great that the idea has been dropped. The committee worked out several schemes, but each was open to many objections on ac' count of unfairness to one nation or another, and the attempt to reach a fair basis having been found quite impossible the British Olympic as sociation had to decide the matter to their own satisfaction. America, probably more than any other na- tion, would have cause for complaint if we attempted to award cham pionship. The distance to thu United States is great and we did not expect the Americans would have as many entries as the United King dom. In some events, such as pigeon shooting and lawn tennis, America IS not represented. Therefore, if points were awarded for every event the United Kingdom would have a Walkoyer."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-17
The Glidden Contest.

Albany. \. r.. July 1.-The auto mobiles competing in the Glidden contest began leaving for Boston at [ o'clock this morning at one minute Intervals. All of the g machines which arrived last night started on to-day's tour. the longest one day trip since the contest began, 194 miles. Five cars are tied for the Glidden tro- phy. all having perfect scores. There are also five cars fled for the Hover trophy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-17
FIRE IN GREENWICH
Threatened Entire Town But Was
 Finally Put Out.

Greenwich, July 17.-An exciting fire which threatened to destroy a large portion of this town was not subdued until damage to the amount $75,000 had been done. The fire started in Moshier's garage, in the rear of the Greenwich avenue livery stable and it is supposed was caused by children playing with matches. The garage and stable were burned down and the fire then spread to the feed store of Timothy Laughlin. On the upper floors of this building were tenements and fifty families were compelled to flee from their homes. John Rays carriage estab- lishment was next attacked and this was also destroyed with one hun dred carriages.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-17
Trolley Men in Conference.

New Haven. July 17.-A confer ence was held here to-day of the board Of men who represent several thousand men employed by the New Haven road on it's various electric lines. to take vote on the question of all the men giving support to the 54 employees who have been discharg- ed from the Providence system. The discharge Of these men it is alleged was upon the ground that they had Joined the union.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-17
BODIES FOUND TO-DAY.
Picking Lilies Two Girls Met Death
 In Water.

Belchertown, Mass, July 17.-Af- ter search lasting through most of yesterday and last night the bodies of Flora Landry, IT years of age, and Edna Schillars, 10, were found to-day in what is known as the Middle Bell chertown pond. The girls lived in Northampton and it is supposed that in picking lilies they overturned the boat, as it was found empty later in the dark. Flora Landry was an orphan and lived with her uncle, Louis Schillare. while Edna Schillare was the daughter of A. J. Schillare. The girls were cousins.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-17
THE CAMPAIGN STARTS.
Bryan and Kern Appeal to Farmers
 for Contributions.

Fairview, Nebraska, July 17.- The first appeal for campaign cons tributions by thed emocratic cans didates for president and vice-pres- ident was made to-day by Bryan and Kern, who sent out messages to the farmers of the country, urging them to contribute, according to their meansan d in other ways assist in seating the democracy in power.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-17
Emperor Is III.

Peking. July 1.-The emperor of China, Tsai Tien. has been i'll for several days past. It Is impossible to ascertain what his malday is be- cause western medical science Is barred from the imeprial palace. but the reports indicate that he Is suf- fering from dysentery His majesty is said to be better to-day. but in spite of this the dOwager empress has ordered the various viceroys and governors to send physicians from the provinces of Peking.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-17
Oil We'll Ruruing

Tampico. Mex. July 1.-The great oil well near Lake Tamishue in the Ceronia oil region continues to burn. The surrounding country is in great danger from the flow of burning oil and a fortunate circumstance is that just now is the rainy season and heavy rains are falling almost con stantly in that region.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-17
Forrirn Rankers Close.

Chicago. July 17.-Frank ZottI's foreign banking house and steamship agency here closed its doors yester- day. There are branches of the in- stitution in New York city and Pitts burg. Jesse Watson of New York was appointed receiver yesterday. The closing of the doors of the zotti banks In three cities is a direct re- suit of a run started six months ago in Pittsburg-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-17
Waiting for AeropIane.

Washington. July 17.-Army and navy officers here are greatly inter- ested in the coming of Henri Far man with his aeroplane to this coun- try. If the dates fixed for the Frenchman do not conflict with those to be held at Fort Myer, several army and navy officers may be pres ent to witness Farman's flight. Brigadier-General Allen. chief signal officer of the army, will probably de- tail Lieutenant Foulois, who is in charge of the aeronautic work at Fort Meyer. to attend the flights to be made by Farman.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-17
JAIL FOR WARD.
Man Accused of Collecting Money
 Under False Pretenses.

New Haven, July 17.-William w. Ward, who has been on trial for the past two days, on the charge of ob- taining money under false pretenses in collecting for the Spanish War veterans in this city. Waterbury and other places, to-day changed his plea of not guilty to guilty and was sem fenced to one year in jail. There were eleven counts against him, but his change of plea and the difficulty of proving all of them, he was allow ed to plead guilty to one count.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-17
PEARY STARTS AGAIN
Seeker For inc North Pole is
 Oft Once More 10 ihe Frozen North.

Sydney, Nova Scotia, July 17.- Commander Peary sailed to-day on the steamer Roosevelt in another att tempt to reach the north pole. His last remark as he went over the side of the vessel was that he expected to accomplish his purpose.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-17
To Honor Team of Marksmen.

Washington. July 17.-Signal honors await the American rife team upon its return from the Olympic games in London. where it has van quished teams from all the leading shooting countries. It is expected that the team will reach New York on July 25. and preparations are being made for a semi-ofHcial vel come of imposing character.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-17
who lodged a formal protest with the

who lodged a formal protest with the association.
 The Americans are disgusted at this treatment The rules say dis tinctly that no competitor shall wear prepared boots or shoes or boots or shoes with projecting nails. tips. points. springs or hOIlows of any kind and that no competitor shall make hole in the ground.
 The American team. which was es- corfed onto the ground by Martin ]. Sheridan. Irish-Anericzn A. C.. with Rose. the San Francisco giant. bring ing ap the rear. was received wfth a rocifsroas welcome from all parts of the arena
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-17
More Scarlet Fever.

Honolulu. July 17.-Several more cases of scarlet fever. which devsl- oped on board the battleship Ne braska since leaving San Francisco have been transferred to the hospital ship Relief. The Nebraska will go to Lahina. where she will be isolated and where she will coal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-17
smnrn fnr prnhatn

London. July 1.-The estate of the late Duke of Devonshire. who died al Cannes in March of this year. has been sworn for probate at only s5.sz4.see.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-17
WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Connecticut: Show- CTS tonight. slightly warmer. satnr- day showers: light south to vest winds. fn1rszxfnE
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-01-15
Richmond High School In
StruCtorS Not in Sympa-
thy With Moss Bill.
WOULD LOWER STANDARD.
AS CHEMISTRY AND OTHER SCI.
ENCES CHANGE so OFTEN,
TEXT BOOKS OF THIS NATURE
SHOULD BE UP-TO-DATE.

Al the Richmond High School teach.
crs' meeting. Prof d. II. ElIabarEor
brought up the question OF uniform
state text books. 1t Was found that
the local high school teachers We're
unanimously opposed to the law pro
posed by Senator Moss, who intro
duced Il bill into the state house OF
representatives which held that all the
high schools in Indiana might use the
same text books until the law
changed II is asserted the time that
the same books might be used would
vary from ten to fifteen years In an
interview, Prof. J. Thompson, instuc-
tor III Botany at the local school, said
that this law would be detrimental to
the high schools at large He said
that because OF the fact that science,
such as chemistry, physics and bot
any. changes every two or three years,
it would be impossible to teach from
out-of-datc text books. Although the
Moss bill which was introduced last
winter. WAS killed, it is thought that
he is intending to introduce a similar
one at the next session of legislature,
Prot EIubarger will go to IndianapO-
lis to meet with Il committee who will
try to find out the reason why Sena-
tur Moss desires this bill to be
PASSED.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-01-15
THE CITY In BRIEF

E. J. Humpe is spending few days
in Chicago.
Polo tonight. Summitvllc vs.. Rich
mOnd. DO not fail to take it i'll.
DR.. f. II. Mendenhall, 10 South 9TH
street, Home Phone 1907. Bell 446R
Wed-Sun
Miss Ida Erbell of West Alexandria,
Ohio, has returned homo after Il
weeks visit with friends.
The Misses Myrtle Coate and Eliza
beth Tillmay are spending the week
with friends in Greenville.
The Summtvile Polo team which
will play Richmond tonight is COM
posed of best Anderson players.
Mr.. and Mrs. Turner Hadley have
as their guests for a few days Mr.. and
Mrs. f, r. Ollie, of Columbus, Ohio.
Percival Goodyear, who has been
the guest of friends in this city, has
returned to his home in Columbus, o.
Travel lectures at Earlham begin
tonight with Elknton. on China to
Japan" Six lectures for one dollar
The polo game at Coliseum tonight,
Summitville vs.. Richmond, will be one
of the best of the season. The visit
ing team is a strong one.
Miss Blanche Belleau, of Castine,
ohio, has returned home after spend
ing several days with friends in this
city.
Mrs. W. H. Wills of indianapolis,
who has been the guest of friends in
New Paris, is spending few days in
Cincinnati.
A. B. Brown. of Chicago. has re
turned home after visiting his moth
er. Mrs. Mary Brown and other friends
and relatives.
Everybody should see the polo
game tonight at Coliseum. First game
Kibbeys VS.. Harrison. Big game, Sum
mitville vs.. Richmond.
Come TO Earlham tonight and take
q most pleasant trip through China
and Japan. Beautifully colored views
Street car service will be thoroughly
satisfactory.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-01-15

convention. Mir. Haas. the new dis
trict chairman. will go to indianapolis
Thursday. when the new central com
for the state convention and attend 10
other business, The STATE convention
probably will be the last week in
March or the first week in April.
James F. Goodrich will be renamed as
state chairman and Carl Riddick OF
Winamac secretary.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-01-15
SOCIETY NEWS
To

ST. Paurs Guild will meet at the
parish house this afternoon at >
O'Clock. All members are requested
to attend as the meeting is one of inn
portance.
Mrs. A. II. Kelsey of North Thir-
teenth street, will be the hostess for
the meeting of the Ticllnor Club next
week.
Mrs. Paul ComstOck will entertain
the Daughters Of the American Revo-
luton Saturday afternoon at her home
on South Fourteenth street. Mrs.
Jennie Yaryan will read Il paper on
"Burgoyne's livasion," and Mrs. Hen
ry Mather will read a paper on "Nath-
an Hale"
Mrs. Irene Parrot was hostess
Monday afternoon for the Woman s
Literary club The afternoons pro-
gram was an interesting one. To the
roll call each member responded with
a quotation from Bryant Literature
in the Nineteenth Century," was the
subject of a paper read by Miss Ella
Dunbar. "Woman's Clubs" was the
subject of i paper read by Mrs. Nu-
gent The next meeting will be in
two weeks with Mrs Nugent.
:. = =
Mrs. +. X, Slower is the hostess for
the meeting of the Martha Washington
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-01-15

eleven O'Clock at the home of the bride
at Decatur, III. The bride was form
erly a resident Of this city and is well
known to many local young people,
having been a frequent visitor Mr.
and Mrs. Labisky will make their
home in the Northwest
= = =
The Epworth league of First NJ. E.
church gave a delightful literary pro-
gram and social Tuesday evening i'll
the lecture room Of the church. The
program was devoted to a cOnsidera-
ton of Benjamin Franklin and his ca
reer. DR.. I. B G. Ewing spoke on
"Franklins Scientific Experiments"
Roy Kohlstedt read a paper on
Franklins Early Boyhood." and Prof.
Ramsey spoke on His Career as a
Statesman" Miss Kearns played d
piano solo. the Misses Barber and
Marlatt gave duet, Prof. Harris was
on the program for several vocal selcc-
tiOns. Following the program the
evening was spent socially and re-
freshments We're served.
The Ladies of the G. \. Il. have
elected and Installed the following of
ficers for the year:
President-M Mrs. Lon Bailey
Vice president Mrs. Agnes Northup
Vice president Mrs Elizabeth
Hodge
, Secretary Mrs. Ella Howe
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-01-15

which will also he held al Cambridge
City, and at which delegates to the ma
tiOnal republican convention are 10 be
chosen. 1t will be necessary for each
county in the district to select another
set of delegates to this convention. So
far two candidates for this honor have
appeared. Charles Campbell of shelby
willie. and X. G.. Leeds, of Richmond.
The congressional convention probably
will not be held until after the state
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-01-15
Every Woman in This Vicinity

will be glad to know that local gro
GERS now have in stock "OUR-PIE." a
ready to use preparation in three va
rieties for making lemon. chocolate
and custard pies. BY purchasing and
preparing the choicest pie ingredients
in large quantities the manufacturers
are able to name the low retail price
of 10 cents for package which makes
two large pies. \ very economical
and satisfactory food product for ey.
erybody.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-01-15

velt?"
II could not tell you"
who is governor of Michigan"
II supposed Rosenfelt was"
Can you tell me what department
of the government of the state makes
Iaws?"
Il suppose it's there in Washing
ton"
"What do they call the boy that
makes laws at I.ansing?"
This stnmped O'Reilly again.
"Who is the member of congress
from this district"
II cannot tell YOU
"What is congress-"
Il can't tell NOu that"
"The petition is dismissed. said
Judge Parkinson. And 50 O'Rcilly
cannot vote.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-01-15
EDITOR NOT TO MAKE
RACE FOR CONGRESS
Edward c. Toner Stays Out of
Fight in Eighth.

Anderson, Ind. Jan. 1J.-Edward c.
Toner, editor of the Anderson Herald
the republican organ of Madison coun-
~. sprang surprise today, with Il
statement that he will not be a Candi-
date for the nomination for congress
IN the Eighth district.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-01-15

Pain dull
pexon
/
ia,
on ,,o,an+
The
afford
should have ebcet
he m
nsnfJ trouble OtlarIb
O is
o
onedOlar all
Bladder Don't make mistake
y Y
IL
oproveIh of swamp
a
both The
an
the remedy needed The value Of SwampRoot well
u
Y. O
Richmond Palladium
$
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-01-15
Haas Makes Speech.

Following the nomination of Mr.
Haas by aCclamatiUn. there were calls
for him to make Il speech. Now. if
there is anything that Ed SHES at. il
is speechmaking. and he made this APP
parent to the convention by saving
that II could not reasonably expect
him to mako a speech after the flood
Of oratory that had been poured upon
it by the candidates for congress and
by the presiding officer. Mr. Rupe He
assured the convention his long suit is
in work and he pledged himself to this
in the strongest terms and. to make
the point still palmer he called meet
ing of the county chairmen for consul
tatiOn Immediately after the close of
the convention. Mr.. Haas has reason
TO feel proud of the compliments that
were paid him at this convention: that
he is held in the highest esteem over
the Sixth DISTRICT is very apparent and
that the district is expecting good re
suits from his election IS as fully ap-
parent
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-01-15

Grosvenor. Isaac Cause. Finley New
lin. c. 5. Farnham. John y. Crawford.
J. r. Weist and Miss Lillian Paige.
:. :: 4
At nino-thirty o'clock this morning
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. w. c.
Martin. - South Eighth street. took
place the marriage OF their grand
daughter Miss Angela Freeman TO Mr..
Doweu King. Both are we'll known
young people of this CITY. The home
was beautifully decorated by a local
florist in roses, carnations, SmilaX,
ferns, palms and other greenerV and
presented a most charming appear
ance. The. ceremony was performed
under chandelier festoOned with
vines and canopy OF cut flowers. The
ceremony was simple in all Of its de-
tails and was Witnessed by only the
immediate members of the family and
d few friends. The Rev. Thomas Ora
ham officiated Mr.. and Mrs. King
left this morning for Nashville, Tenn,
where they will make their future
home.
At -. Mary NalhOllc CnufCu TINS
morning, was Sol"mniHed the marriage
OF Mr. Edward SchHrtf and Miss Jose
phinr Mag, prominent Young pcopl"
OF this city, The bride is the daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs, Frank Maag. Mr..
Schartf is the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Scharff, The attendants were
Miss Clara Scharff and Mr.. Edward
X I'm Tho bride was .ittirad i'm :, limo
travelling gown and hat TO match. \
reception followed at the home of the
bride on North Eighth street. Mr.. and
Mrs. Scharff will be At home to their
friends after February /, at PIG South
Second street. There were out of
town guests