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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-18
100000 IN STOLEN MAIL POUCH
POstOffice officials Admit Robbery
Is Biggest in History.


Reluctant admissions made by the post
Office officials of three cities indicate that
the disappearance of a registered mail
pouch somewhere within the jurisdiction
of the Kansas City postoffice Saturday
night will prove one of the biggest hauls
in the history of the department. From
private sources it was learned that a pack
age of at least $4,000 in currency was
among the contents of the pouch, which
carried in addition an unusually large
number Of letters and packages contain
ing money and other valuables to an
amount which only can be conjectured,
but which may reach $4,000 more. The
registered pouch was from Los Angeles.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-18
SENATOR LODGE.

Permanent Chairman of the Repub-
hcan National Convention.
For the second time Senator Henry
Cabot Lodge, of Massachusetts, has
been selected permanent chairman of a
Republican national convention. He
was the permanent chairman Of the
1900 convention in Philadelphia aud
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-18
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
WESTERN LEAGUE.
DIES RATHER THAN KILL GEAR.
Woman Ordered to Commit Terror
list Actc Ends Her Life.

list Act" Ends Her Life.
A dispatch from Rcval reports a tragic
incident that recently occurred there. \
school mistress committed suicide two
days before the meeting of King Edward
and Emperor Nicholas. She formerly was
connected with the revoutionists, who,
finding that she would be admitted to the
platform with the school children to vel
come the emperor on his arrival, ordered
her to commit ''the terrorist act" 1t is
supposed that she had long repented her
revolutionary ideas and that she commit
ted suicide to escape the vengeance of the
terrorists.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-18

A strike of trainmen and yard crews
of the Western and Atlantic railroad be-
gan in Atlanta, Ga. The men claim that
a large number of their members were
discharged because they belonged to the
brotherhood
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-18

Coal miners and operators of the east
ern district of Ohio reached a two years
agreement at Cleveland after a stormy
session. All differences were amicably
adjusted and work in all mines will be re-
sumed. Ten thousand miners are directly
affected
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-18
Raee Tracks Are Doomed.

Gov. Hughes has won his long battle
against New York race tracks, the Senate
passing the Hart-Agnew anti-betting bill
Foelker's vote made it 20 to p.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-18
MAYER Busse n BENEDICT

The marriage of Mayor Busse of Chi
cago and Miss Josephine Lee in the
Mayors private Office April 20 has been
revealed, Mayor Busse admitting the soft
impeachment, but Withholding the tender
details.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-18
banana Is Wnrned.

Secretary Taft and President Roosevelt
have warned the President of Panama
that elections in that republic must be con-
Quoted fairly or Uncle Sam will inter-
yene,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-18
Three Slain by Bandits.

Bandits attacked a pay train on the
way to the Les Grandes mines. near Bal
sas, in the State of Guerrero, Mexico. Of
the escort of four men three were killed
and one was wounded. Four thousand
dollars was stolen. The mine belongs to
an American company.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-18
heath Of q. ii. II. Belmou

Oliver II. p. Belmont, former banker
and Democratic politician, died at his
home in Hampstead. n. Y, after an oper-
alton for appendicitis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-18
shot Dead Inv Stranger.

A man believed to be \. P. Camden. a
travelling man of Chicago, was shot and
instantly killed in Minneapolis by a boy
giving his name as James Montague, 10
wears old, whom he had never seen before.
The boy walked along and made no resist
auce 10 arrest
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-18
HereIey Is Robbed in Utah.

NJ. b. Hereby, city traction expert of
Chicago, was robbed at the Utah Hot
Springs, where he is taking the baths for
rheumatism. An attendant disappeared
with $40 some jewelry and railroad
tickets.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-18
kills Woman; shoots Self.

Charles Webb, a laborer, shot and kill
ed his siSter-in-law, Mrs. Lucy Webb,
then turned the weapon upon himself in
Portsmouth, Ohio. Webb is dying.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-18
GRAIN BROKERS PLEAD GUILTY
Federal Court Fines Wood Brothers
for. Misuse of Mails.

for, Misuse of Mails.
George w. Wood, Levin A. Wood and
Forest B. Wood pleaded guilty before
Judge Page Morris in the fedora court
in st. Paul to the first count in the in
dictments charging them with conspiracy
to defraud and misuse of the mails in the
operation of the Edwards Wood Com
pany. A fine of $500 was imposed on
each of the defendants. 1t was paid at
once. The Edwards-Wood Company was
formerly a grain brokerage company doing
business in st. Paul and succeeded by
the Wisconsin Grain Company.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-18
Three Hundred Poisoned.

About 800 guests of the Automobile
Club who were poisoned by ptomaines at
banquet given by the club in Paris, are
recovering. One person died, but no fur
Their deaths are expected.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-18
shoots wife and Child; Seeks Death.

Patrick O'Hare shot his wife and child
and cut his own throat at the Eagle hotel.
South Side Pittsburg. 1t is believed all
three are fatally injured. Domestic trou-
BILE, it is said, was responsible.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-18
Former Judge Sent to Prison.

C. G. Richie, formerly judge of the
Surrogate Court at Louisville, has been
sentenced by Judge Ogden of Oakland,
Cal. to spend eighteen months in the
penitentiary at San Quentin. Richie had
confessed to having passed a fictitious
check
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-18
rnnne, R1ast Kills One. Hurts One.

One man was killed and another seri-
ously injured in an explosion in the tun-
mel of the Wisconsin Central railroad at
Duluth. Tom Maxi was the man who
was killed and John Harki the one who
escaped death.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-18
Find Woman Dead in uo,.,

Miss Ruby Coleman of st. Louis was
found dead in her room in hotel in
Findlay, Ohio. Several empty bottles la
beled chloroform were also found in the
room.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-18

L Dead. Scores Hurt; Car ovr Bank.
One man was killed, three persons IA
tally injured and two score more or less
seriously hurt when st. Louis suburban
street car jumped the track and pitched
ten feet over an embankment The motor
man, Francis McEndre, has been ar
rested.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-18

were only guesswork. DIR. Sajous is dean
of the Medico-C hirurgical College Of Phil
adelphia.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-18
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.
Progress of Pennant Race in Base
Ball Leagues.

NATIONAL LEAGUE,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-18

VI. Paulus, noted popular singer and
composer Of many songs. died in Paris.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-05-23
MAKING CANDIDATES.

1T rs not the prer0gratlve Of
the MESSENGER TO attempt TO
make or unmake Presidential
candidates. However, we think
II the part of wisdom for the
Democratic State convention 70
send an uninstructed delegation
to the Denver converti7u
one MAJ II the gfe3teH
Ha party aua M rl--
gates eaH ten better when tbey
sel g. Denver what ht best
interest ii THE party cham
eau fa.i uaN carrier stage
III me campaign The MEssEN-
GER Will give. as it always has
done, It's hearty support to the
nominees of the Democratic
party
When Mr. Bryan was nomi-
mated for the Presidency and
prominent party leaders in this
State refused him their support
the MESSENGER editors were
asked what they were going to
do about it our reply was If
every Democratic leader in the
State Of Maryland refuses TO
support the nominee the MEs-
sENGER viii give him its very
best support Those who leave
the party must come back TO
Us The MESSENGER occupies
the same position today it did
then.
We believe the delegates from
every State in the Union should
90 to Denver unlnstructed and
when they get there nominate
good straight party man who
can command the entire party
vote, as we'll as the Independent
vote and the dissatisfied vote Of
other organizations. Ii may be
determined that Mr. Bryan is
the man; it may be determined
that Governor Johnson is the
man. it may be that Judge
George Gray Will loom up as
the most promising winner, or
the convention may select a
man as unknown as was Mr.
Bryan when he was first nomi-
mated. Therefore We do not
think it good policy for the
Democratic party to 90 to Den
yer with a slate already made
out. Let the convention en-.
deavor TO nominate winning
ticket. one that will reunite the
party and restore il to it's for
mer glory and influence. The
people are ready 10 aid us.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-05-23
DIP. RucKLEY,s Plea.

Rev. K. j. Cooke. book editor Of the
church and one Of the likely winners in
the Episcopal elections. seconded the
motion, and then Rev. DR.. Buckley
walked TO the platform.
1T has fallen TO my lot 70 write a
history Of Methodism in America, he
began, "and thus went into the Metho-
dist Protestant history from beginning
TO end Ii is fact that many very
great men were connected with the es-
adjustment of that body. 1t is a fact
that since that time men of extraordl-
nary ability in that denomination have
entranced the people of this country.
Thomas Stockton thrilled the whole
country. Then Alexander Clark no
more loveable and devoted Methodist
ever lived They fought for the propo-
sitions which our fathers dearly loved
but which we have repudiated. Our
fathers declared that this body had no
power TO legislate, but only % interpret
the will Of God
II do not believe in the Catholic faith -
exclaimed Dr. Buckley with all the en-
phasis at his command, but yet II you
20 on and say too much against this
church shall hold brief for them
do not believe IN the Protestant Epis-
eopal faith. nor the Presbyterian, nor
the Congregational. nor with any Of
these so decidedly distinct from US |
cannot agree with them on many things
But with a Methodist | can agree.
know their doctrine and accept it
without any need for the restatement. -
The Methodist Protestant Church is a
very reputable body. The Congregation
al Church. with nothing in common
has stretched out its arms and offered
to take the Methodist Protestant Church
to its New England bosom. All Metho-
dists should stand united.
Here there was break Of applause.
DR.. Buckley 5 opposition TO restatement
of faith as has been proposed by the
Southern Methodist Church is well
known and has often been expressed by
him.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-05-23
Bad Attack of Dy.entery Cured.

IAN honored citizen of this town was
suffering from severe attack Of dysen-
terry. He told friend if he could OBJ
tain a bottle Of Chamberlain s Colo,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, he felt
confident of being cured. he having
used this remedy in the West He
was told that ! kept il in stock and lost
no time in obtaining il. and was prompt
~ cured" says NJ. J Leach. druggist.
Of Wolcott, VI. For sale by r. ID.
Cottingham Il Co
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-05-23
SATURDAY. MAY 80. 1908.

AT the hour u . O'Clock, .. m. % elect delegate.
from each Election District To attend the County
Convention o. bc held ~ the Court House. 10 Snow
Hill on
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-05-23

Mrs. S. Joyce. $50 Sullivan St..
Claremount. N. H.. writes: About a
year ago bought two bottles of Foley 5
Kidney Cure. II cured me of severe
case Of Kidney trouble Of several years
standing. II certainly is a grand. good
medicine. and heartily recommend it. "
For sale by Z. ID. Cottingham, 4 Co..
Snow Hill; Lloyd & Blaine. Pocomoke
City.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-05-23

Professor Melon has been reappoint-
ed superintendent Of the public schools
in Kent county for the ensuing year
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-05-23
HELP WANTED

We would like very much to have someone tell
us Just how to write lad" that would be read
by all the readers of the Democratic Messenger.
We would like to have everybody know something
about our
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-05-23

'HN' "a . " u u
Democratic state Contra Commute,
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-23
A CHAPTER ON COUNTRY LIFE
AND THE JOY OF LONG VISITS
Ada Lynn Conjures Up a Picture Of Relatives Appreciation Q
Those Extended Sojourns at Rural Homes.
BY ADA LYNN.

p IT'S nice to live in the country It makes your relations sc fond Of you paz-
n tcuarly in the summertime A favorne manner IF surpris ia to arrive
- unexpectedly. bag and baggage. FOR a long visit. settle in the bestr room In
the house and proceed to monopohze hammocks. magazines an all other com
forts talking all the while of bygone times, and giving assuranc Of undyng
affection which. strange to say, has a most peculiar "a Of evaporung when
the autumn days approach and you begin tic plan a eturn to the city
The above one makes living in the country desirable. Then. think Of the
absence of hadc city pavements. Paths thanked with growing green things are
so much more agreeable especially on a rainy day What can qua a mile
from the station through nice "squashy" brown mud after mi las come
laden with bundles from a days shopping in the city.
You always get plenty of exercise when you i've in thu country For m
thing here Is h n long val to the postomce You find this most agree-
But above all, think of the chance you get to know you neighbors Yu
"a accumulate more news about them in a week han you coud In the city in
a lifetime You Vol find out just how man changes of raiment are possessed
by TIT naughty lady across the street o often she pay heri ceman. n
whether's she pay cash or" has a book with the leading grocer: also how much
her husband gets a week.. n whether they I'VE steaks OF roasts for Sunday
1t is also exceedingly pleasant 10 effect thty you neghbor knows Just
as many details about our w affairs, that IN probably las told a. she
knows to thatq questionable party around the corner. It IL. always agreeable t o
know that o. are being discussed. Such attentions help so much to keep you
awake and h aht for the unexpected, a species Of mental activity
which is greatly needed In a country town.
a single soul to admire IT. Oh It's certainly fine o live n the country.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-23

Mrs. Sheppard found herself be-
tween W kinds of low and two
kinds of duty. The duty of trying
to rescue the husband, an apparent
impossibility, was more than bal
anced by the duty to save her child.
/ would have done as she did
Charlotte Livingston, 1870 Broad
street.
"Save the husband, by all means.
He is the protector, the breadwin-
ner." writes Lolita A. Burger. of IA
North Brighton VENUE, East Or
ange.
Better than mourn the loss of
one. all three should &c together
A. Bolognese, of 27S Glenwood ave-
nue., Bloomfield.
Mrs. Sheppard's action was the
result of instinct; therefore, more
natural, and 1 think. the best
James A. Gawthorpe, of 1873 Maple
street. Kearny.
"'What God has joined together.
let no man put asunder,' would
have been my motto" writes Miss
Ellen Handley, of Bethany Home,
Irvington.
"If my husband were drowning
l would leave the baby and try to
save,my husband" writes Michael
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-23
COST OF ARMIES.

To the Editor Of the Evening Star:
What is the comparative cost of
maintaining American and European
armies? A. b. j.
1.-THE net cost of the British Army
and It's operations, according to esti-
mates for 1907-0S, will amount to $685.
500, 900, while the cost of maintaining
the navy will approximate $3.50, 000, 900.
The United States Army budget for the
past fiscal year amounted to over $103,-
000, 900, and for the navy over $104, 000,-
900. The military expenditure of the
German Empire entered in the budget
for 1906-07 amounted in all to $206, 000,-
900, while the estimate for the navy
was $6S, 900, 900. The estimated cost of
maintaining the French Army in 1908
is $1S9, 900, 900, and the navy SOS, 600, 900.
Italy during the present fiscal year ex-
poets to spend $50. O00, 900 on her navy,
and a still larger sum on the army.
Russia spent $40. 900, 900 for u~pbuilding
her navy in 1907. and Austro-Hungary
9 1000, 900. Previously to the war with
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-23
A RAILROAD CAR SHORTAGE NOW.

A car shortage is imminent now. The Western crops will soon b. ready to
gathered and shipped. an they are big. In 1s6s n 1907 the railroads were
onsesed &c the point of actual danger in this traffic by the lack ofca rs,a and
many communities were unable to get supplies of COAL When thu financial
set in last year. the railroads stopped their orders for cars and aban-
oned many betterment As a result they come u p to the crop seasont this year
mon the railroads for freight transportation. 1t is at such a time that the
ountry keenly realizes he great need of development of Internal waterways. III
he government had begun en- years g to carry nut the plans of waterway
10Y proposed and not yet adopted by Congress. many millions
annually would be saved to the producers and to the people for there would
hen be ample transportation facilities.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-23
Husband or Son. Which Would You SAGE
From Death if Choice Were Necessary?

Murphy, of I South Orange ave
nue., South Orange.
Mrs. Sheppard was justified in
protecting the life of her child. I
would have done likewise" says
Mrs. C. Cunningham, of 4S Ashland
avenue, West Orange.
81 think Mrs. Sheppard acted on
a very human impulse in saving the
life of her boy. l should certainly
try TO ave my child as she did
Mrs. Regg, of 255 Laurel avenue,
Arlington.
81 would ave both husband and
child, or perish likewise.'-Mrs. F.
J.. Schaffer, of s Howard street.
Save both if possible: otherwise
lifelong regret and sorrow would
result says Mrs. H. de Valliere, of
81 Chestnut street.
MY loving husbands life I'd save,
for he belongs to me;
Our baby 1 would leave to God and
the mercy of the sea-"
Miss Florence N. Peyton. of 612
Harrison avenue. Harrison.
"All things being equal, a woman
should save her husband" says
Ralph E. Wheeler, of 105 South
Ninth street.
Il would save my son because
you can get a husband any time.
and perhaps a better one, If you
have money."-Agnes Lavelle, of
4S6 Scotland street, Orange.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-23
A NAVY LOOKING TO JAPAN

Reference In the speech by President Roosevelt before thu Nava War Col
Ice at Newport to the question of restricting immigration plainly referred to-
bpan. There is M possibility of an serious complications with European
bwer O the immigration question. The illusions by the President arc care
hy guarded qualified, but their vas unmistakabe Whether Japan
kaHy desires to dump her surplus labor on III western shores or populate the
and Hawaii Will this surplus. or whether she would use tn ques-
lon al a pretext to attack Us at an unguarded time to secure supremac IN the
scihc, we should be thoroughly prepared with a strong navy strong enough
meets a enemy or either ocean. The President deprecates the sentiment that
boushly holds that our only duty is to maintain a nav strictly for tn defense
Il or coasts, with no power to anticipate a n attack Or to divert or to
stanate. His views appeal a once to the common ense as we'll as the
of he nation.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-23
THURSDAY, JULY %. 1908


Obviously II the Federal Court of Appeals for the Seventh District at
hcaeo. had sustained h nne by Judge Lands of 500 24oeo m the Standard
ii Company, the Federal administration ca would have been adorned with a
rr. feather AM the campaign banner Of Taft would "a beer advanced to
!. outer wall IN. nee the Appellate Court unceremonousy reversed the
kctston and ordered a ley trial. what is the logic and what the political effect
the case as It stands? Should the administration be charged with insncerty9
the responsibility for the fa1ure be visited upon Judge Lnndisf Vas the
|ppeuate Court to we'll disposed In favor oil mere technimltes7 Is thu law
hder which the prosecution vas made merely a lei to let the big fish escape?
hen. again., to which party shall be given the power to direct and conduct
hture prosecution O. the kind? The decision by the court yesterday took the
surprise although evidently here vas no surprise to some we'll
Horned Wall Street operators. whose purchases of Standard OIL stock RAJ it
! rom its lowest figure, 800, o 6O.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-23

1t is suggested by the Paterson Chronicle nat Secretaryo of State Dickinson,
fho removed machines from a number ofd districts In the State at the request
pf citizens, thus obviatng he necessity for specsl elections In thesed districts
will send them back again after the time when special elections ar legally be
hdd sha have expired. Before he limit o time Is reached the Secretary of
will ave on his hands scores of machines kicked out of or removed from
districts sin New Jersey were voting machines placed, n In these districts the
special elections are being held. 10 Secretary Dickinson will have districts
enough at his disposal for placing the rejected machines 1t doesn't matter
whether the voters of a district ant the machines or not, and II an object can
be served lin placing a machine In n district it will go there, prote or no
protest This is an important election year. n every little helps
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-23
HIGHEST POINT IN STATE.

To the Editor Of the Evening Star:
What and where is the highest alti.
tude in New Jersey? H. w.
1.-THE highest point we can find In Of
fetal records is High Point, which the
New Jersey Geological Survey credits
with an altitude of 1900 feet. High
KNOB could not be a closer second. for
its height Is given as 1873 feet. Marcia
Lake, near High Point, Is 1.57o' Blue
Mountain, on the summit Of the State
line. is 1927; the Water Gap Mountain
on the Jersey side is Lass. and there
are other very respectable heights In
the State.-Ed.1