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The Detroit times., 1908-10-07
10 INVESTIGATE
e CUSTOMS
DEPUTIES
REpoRT THAT PREsIDENr RoosE-
Welt. TIPPED OFF ~ LETTER.
WILL PROBE PORT HURON DIS.
rRlcr FURTHER.
fFrom : special correspondent.)


II PORT HURON. Mich. Oct Tt
IL rumored about the city that inspect
! orr are on their way here from Wash
ington to Investigate % deputy col
lectors Of customs In this district.
The inspectors are being sent here
on letter sent to President Roose-
welt. by q reaident OF this city, whose
name cannot be learned. The letter
was to the effect that the deputies OF
tho customs department had been do
ing the work of seixing struggled
goods, which Is supposed to have
been done by special Treasury Agent
Charles A. Bailey.
with the men, who were supposed
10 have been working for Avery and
Avery alone, doing this. 1t left nothing
. 10 DO done by Bailey except 10 make
out his report, wherein he ID ailesed
to have claimed to be performing me
dates for which he was being paio
s. . day.
Il IL alleged that Avery and Bailey
J rot together some four years ago ana
made an agreement that Avery's en-
ployes wore to do the work and Bailey
was to take care Of Port Huron town
ship. Ia which he resides. Tor the
lloors,Avery machine. Since taas
, time It 10 said. Bailey has been one
u the strongest machine men In tns
connfry and Has spent most OF M
tine n working In its Interests.
Just What this third invesdgAoon
az the customs department In thas
{ I1utricf win bring about. Ii not yet
knovn. hot u - rumored that Roose-
vait will again swing his big Stick
a Port Huron and some or the depu-
dee w1ll once more be private eth
1enR
sljnlgs and sherman In Row.
AZ the Close Of the banquet which
Wa tendered Congressman Charles
III Townsend by about Is Republican
leaders a. this city. Lincoln Avery.
lntsly removed from the once Of col
hector Of customs BY President Roose-
VEN. and L. A. Sherman. postmaster
of this city, who has an eye on Links
3Oh, engaged IN heated dispute that
almost bordered upon nst nght
e appears that Sherman made
statement that the collection Of AZ
eonomeuts from the civil service en-
ployoe had been common talk around
Port Huron. He told the civil service
commissioners when they vere here,
~ noid. that he thought Lincoln
3vgEy wAs too shrewd . man TO b
conoAf Ut anything Ike assessing ths
.empo0yss Of the civil service depart
'sTheu." exclaimed Avery. you
mink am mean enough skunk TO
10 e. but that I was too FOXY to be
conGht ct It."
sherman denied that he had Left
ny such Inference.
ATLANTA, Ga, Oct This indie
<Don1o0ce party appeals today to tho
|X(togs Of Georgia with . oomplste
9kot4 ticket. hsaded By Capt Yancy
|Q1gtars Of Hart county. - its candi
1&1e 1or governor. Although Capt
U1<tsr was compelled to abandon his
UDeaking tour last week because Of
unoss, the Independents party man
66orS In Georgia have keDt the cam
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The Detroit times., 1908-10-07

'sFhou." exclaimed Avery. you
mink am mean enough skunk TO
10 Il. but that ! was too foxy to be
couoht ct t."
sherman denied that he had left
zony such Inference.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-09-24
ALLEGATION OF FAKE INSURANCE
so,,s of Roseate Promises Held Forth to Patrons of the Home and r;ros;de Protective League "i .mer;ca-Complaint Against It.

J chicaso Sept 23.-Jules E. koel- y,ine charged by Harman stolzenau' 1a5a Arlington avenue, with being the oo,ora, manager of the Home and Tiraside Protective League of Amer ,.a was arrested yesterday on com n1ai,t made by Stolzenau. The con- n1oint says that Koelling is running d efo,,a, insurance game and a conn- a.,ca scheme. Koelling was released, m s1OOO bond. The scheme of insur- ance put forth by the Home and Fire side Protective League of America is rnioue. Membership in the league. according to Stolzenau, costs 5. The dues are 9 cents a week.
 Here are some of the promises which are made to prospective men, bers:
 If after one years members".I: in the league member is married. he is to be paid $500.
 For the first three children ootn to such a marriage, provided dues are Kept Up, the parents are to 'eceiye $500.
 IT twins are born the couple is to gs;, s75o.
 If triplets are born the parents are tc get s1,ooo. <
 If quadruplets are born the ra.ents are to receive $2,5oo.
 On the death of a member in good standing his heirs are to receive s50o
 Many other inducements were held cut to prospective members, it i, said The Home and Fireside Protective League of America was organized in January last. Koelling. who $ the father of triplets himself and wne or garized the league, says it has s'ne out of business, that no business was done after he was informed bi- his attorney that the scheme was not within the pale of the Illinois stat utes.
 StolZenau, who makes the corl- plaint, alleges that he was en aged ty Koelling to act as general tgent fer the league in Iowa. He says he deposited $50 in cash with Keeling as guaranty for the faithful pcI- foimance Of his duties. koellngs s alleged refusal to return this deposit when stolzenau became weary of the work caused his arrest
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-09-24
LABOR REPORTS
 STATE OF TRADE
Arkansas and Georgia Report Fair Conditions. With Maintenance of Good Standard-Dreaniy Labor in Good Shape Generally.

New York. Sept. 23.-The represen- tatives of several unions in this city affiliated with the American Fedora Ition of Labor, say they have received icOpies of report based on dispatches i sent by officers of the union through out the country as to the general l state of trade. The reports were tn most cases encouraging. In some cases wages had been slightly increased and in large number of cities. especially | in the West, it was reported that there were indications of an increasing de-
 mand for workers.
 Alabama sends word that building and outdoors trades are improving steadily, and Arkansas and Georgia report fair conditions with a mainten- ance of good standard Illinois re- | ports that the building trades are working under union-sh0p conditions,
 with an eight-hour day and pleasant relations with employers. In several ;trades ill that state there have been increases in wages.
 ! From Indiana the message is that
 organized , labor is in fair shape with nearly all union men ill employment. Tn Massachusetts there has been an l improvement for organized labor in tire last two months. and it is , announced there will be plenty of work for unskilled labor during the ,,Gext month or two. Michigan and Mississippi say that union men have no difficulty in finding employment and that the railroad shops are work ing full time Missouri is particularly , optimistic Union men there are working the shorter work-day and i there is steady demand for men Several trades have lately received wage increases without strikes. Vif-
 tually the same reports with few changes as to separate industries come from Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky Louisiana, Maine, North Carolina Ohio Oklahoma, and from the larger part of New York state and Pennsyl- yania.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-09-24
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

The annual meeting of the stock aoliers of the Consumers Ilc ard Coal Co. will be held at the office of t.he eompany October 5. 1908, at $ oc!ock D. m. for the election et di- recj5sa ond transaction of such other t,.sl.,ess as may properly COZ before said mfeting.
 F. RUTHERFORD. rre ,ldent.
 Y. O. ALEXNnER. Secretary. 2 ] set
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-09-24
CHAS HANCOCK. Real Estate. Loans and Insurance. Office 1t3 Pine S..

Let the Pine Buff Moving and Storage Co. move and store your household goods. Up-to-date padded moving vans Under exclusive man agement of white men. We make q specially of packing household goods for shipment. Office Union Station, Both phones Gt,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-09-24

Hives. eczema, itch or salt rheum sets you crazy Can't bear the touch Of your clothing Doan's Ointment cures the most obstinate cases. Why suffer? All druggists sell it. (5}
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-09-24

Don't use harsh physics. The reac ton weakens the bowels, leads to chronic constipation. Get Doans Reg elets. They operate easily, tone the stomach, cure constipation (Q
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-09-24

-Pneumo Emoliient affords quick relief for hoarseness at all druggists soc and $100. g II I'm
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-09-24

A specific for pain-Dr. Thomas Eclectrc Oil, strongest, cheapest lin- iment eyer devised. A household rem tedy in America for 25 years. G1
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-09-24

For sale cheap-I have K. T. Rob erts' automobile Terms to right party. l.. o. Knox 70 6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-09-24
Dwellings tC0lorcdl

Located in all parts of city. Also agent for Sawyer X Austin Lumber Co. Dwellings.
 Represent Old Line Insurance Com panies and solicits share of you~ business.
 Have some bargains in vacant anl improved property.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-09-24
FOR RENT.

Dwellings. No. i50l West Fifth avenue. rooms. No 1902 WrSt Pul!eu street. rooms. No. lSo2 West pullen street. rooms. No 20o9 East Rarraaue street. |
Arizona republican., 1908-08-14
THE HANGING
 OF HAWKINS
Second Execution at Tue.
 son Today Within a Month
The Prisoner Sending Mes sages to Friends by FhOn- Ographic Records.

Tucson, Aug. 13, (SpeciaD Tucson will probably today witness the second hanging within a month. The last was that of H. J. Groce, who was exc cuted on July r. All hope is aban- doned by Edwin w. Hawkins, the mur- derer of Albert Leonhardt last NOvem- Der. The matter has been presented to the governor, but no intimation of favorable action has been received and the attorneys of Hawkins expect none.
 Yesterday Hawkins embraced the Catholic faith in accordance with a request by letter from his sister who reminded him of his mother and his early training. In the course of her letter she said, If I were there that would not happen" The meaning of that is that if she had the opportunity she would place her brother beyond the power of the hangman.
 All day today was spent by Hawkins in writing letters and he said this evening that he would write all night. For" said he, I'll have plenty of time to sleep after tomorrow
 Today he asked for a phonograph, saying that he wanted to prepare dy- Ing talks TOT ms mother ana HIS Wne and his sister. He has completed the records which will be sent to them. He permitted callers tonight to hear one Of the records.
 Hawkins is twenty-five years of age and a native of Chicago. He was an Apprentice in the navy and after thft he entered upon a career of crime in California. He served time at Folsom. He came here about the middle of last year and soon after that the town was terrorized by a series of burgla- ries and hold-ups. In February of this year Hawkins was arrested in connection with a burglary and when he was questioned about it he said with a show of impatience, Why do you bother me about such trivial mat ters? Why do you not ask me about the killing of LeOnhardt." After that there came a confession of the killing though Hawkins claimed that it was done in defense of his wife.
 The evidence points to the fact that Hawkins and his wife who it is said was his partner in crime had tried to hold up Leonhardt who was an athle- tic young fellow and had been engaged in the training of prize fighters. Leonhardt is supposed to have offered a vigorous resistance when Hawkins shot him. Leonhardt was immediate fly discovered and carried to the police station where he died without being able to speak.
Arizona republican., 1908-08-14
AUCKLAND CITIZENS
 SHOWN A BATlLESHP
The Continued Entertainment of Offic-
 CTS and Men.

Auckland, Friday. Aug. 1.-The of ficers of the American fleet entertain ed 1000 New Zealanders today aboard the battleship Louisiana. Among the thrOng were many handsomely gown ed women. The officers showed the visitors every part of the great fight ing machines and explained in detail the working of the intricate mecha- nism
 H. A. Myers, mayor of Auckland, has written W. A. Prickett, the American consul general, extending his congra tulations and those Of the citizens of Auckland on the orderly conduct and sobriety of the crews of the battle ships.
 Inasmuch as the visit of the fleet is drawing to a close, shore leave was given to as many of enlisted men as it was possible to spare from the ships today. Hundreds were again taken on a visit to nearby points of interest and later were entertained at luncheon while others preferred to promenade
 through the heart of the city and at tend the theatres. Several impromptu baseball games were organized. Many officers attended private and social functions during the day.
Arizona republican., 1908-08-14
HE DUG THREE GRAVES
 AND MADE TWO CORPSES
The Fearful Act of a Los Angeles Religious
 Maniac
Previous to the Murder of His Son and Daughter He Had Asked the Prayers of the Church for Their Unprepared Souls

Los Angeles. Aug. 13.-After having dug three graves in Evergreen ceme- tery and caused headstones to be erected and naked with his own name, his son Fred, and his daughter Zaidah, Henry J. Duffy, this morning killed both children with an ax and attempted to kill himself with a butcher knife. An effort to kill his wife failed.
 Fred Duffy, aged 24, an automobile machinist, was beheaded in bed at his home where he lived alone with his father. The murder was com mitted while the boy was asleep as there was no evidence of a struggle, but the maniacal parent after he had severed the head gouged the eyes out and mutiliated the face horribly.
 The murderer then took the bloody ax in a sack to the home of his wife and daughter, Mrs. LaCom. He struck the latter two fierce blows on the back of the neck as she ran, splitting the skull at one blow, and her with the other.
 A blow was aimed at the older woman who threw up her arm and
  terribly gashed. Duffy returned to his sons home where he was hack ing at his throat when the police ran in. In all, Duffy took three lives as the daughter within a week would have become a mother.
 Tonight Duffy lay writhing in ep- ilepsy, strapped to a cot in the re- ceiying hospital. Yet he understood questions and willingly answered: T don't remember about hitting my boy. That part is all a blank. I do re- member hitting my daughter. I seem ed to wake then"
 Why did you kill herr" was ask ed Were you angry"
 No, l loved her. Something seem ed to OverpOwer me and made me do it. I wish they had let me die. If they would unite my hands I'd kill myself"
 Physicians say that Duffy will not die of his self-inflicted injuries, but he may die of a combination of epi- lepsy, locomotor ataxia and insanity, and they fear pneumonia.
 Duftys crafty planning was indica- tive of the maniac He had been on the verge or violent insanity rom re- ligious frenzy of late. Last night he attended an evangelistic meeting and worked himself up to frantic fervOr over religion.
 Mrs. Mary Duffy is being treated at a hospital for the injuries received while fighting with her husband for possession of the ax and is in serious condition. She may never re- cover her reason which is dethroned by the awful tragedy. At intervals she paces the floor and wrings her hands and moans. At times she is rational and recites the story of her daughters death and her figkt for her own life.
 She said: My poor child, she was to become a mother. I will never for
Arizona republican., 1908-08-14

tinction. The island lies 800 miles from it's nearest neighbor, Ascension, and 4O00 miles from Mother England It has an area of about forty seven square miles, and in 1904 had a popu- lation of 3,ss2, including the troops. But in 1906 the garrison was with drawn, and the dwindling income of the little people contracted almost tragically, The ships to which they sold the fruit and vegetables on which their Income largely depended visited them with less and less frequency. Now. re- ports the governor of St. Helena, things have taken a turn for the bet ter. The home government made grant for the establishment of the flax industry, and another to encourage an association for the teaching of lace making. It seems probable, however, that the St Helenans will have to de- pend mainly on themselves, and work out their destiny in practical isolation. They are small enough to constitute PlatOnic republic They have three classes of society-officials. old resi- dents of mixed European and Asiatic descent, and negroes landed from the West African slave ships. Here is material for the experiments of theoretical statesman. The only trou- ble is that the aristOcrats are in dan ger of dying out and leaving the is land to the HelOts. Why do we not persuade some of our American Plates and ROsseaus and parlor socialists to migrate thither and lend a hand ?-New York Post.
Arizona republican., 1908-08-14

get the terrible experience. I know l am not right mentally and I expect I will grow worse. I can't blot out the horrible sight and when I close my eyes I seem to see the tragedy being enacted and my child lying dead, beheaded in a puddle of her own life bIoOd.''
 |. Physicians say that Mrs. Duffy suffers a serious mental Arrangement and it is doubtful if she ever will recover her reason.
 While Duffy has been regarded as queer his murderous intent had nev- CT been suspected. He was known to be crank on religion and apparently had no friends except those interest ed in religious work. He was di- vorced from his wife nine years ago. He owns considerable property. His son Clark is a railroad man in Mon tana.
 Dufty's actions in religious meet ings indicate that he felt that he was Idivinely called to kill his children. He asked for prayers for their souls, fearing they might be unprepared for death. He had appeared a number Of times at the LaCOm house with an ax. NeighbOrs say he tried to induce his daughter to eat a poison ed apple on Wednesday. Besides digging the graves and putting up headstones Duffy is also said to have purchased three collins a few days ago.
Arizona republican., 1908-08-14
GROUND BETWEEN CARS
 IN AN AUTOMOBILE
Two Soldiers of the Presidio Killed in San Francisco.

San Francisco, Aug. 13.-Sergeant Major A. H. Belyea and master cleo trician. Sergeant c. H. Jones. attach ed to the Presidio military forces, were almost instantly killed this ev- ening when thrown from a runabout automobile which was crushed be- tween cars running in opposite di- rections on Market street and Van ness avenue.
 Jones was handling the car and Belyea was seated beside him They were riding down Market street and Jones drove the car across the path of Haight street car bound for the ferry He had almost cleared the first tract an outward bound Valen- cia street car struck the automobile. hurling it against the Haight street car. Jones and Belyea were thrown out, striking the pavement with much force. They were unconscious when picked up and both died within a few minutes.
 The automobile was of frail con- structiOn and it's destruction was complete. Jones and Belyea were married and each leaves a widow and a child residing at the Presidio reservation. The motormen in charge of the two cars were taken to the city prison, charged with manslaugh- ter.
Arizona republican., 1908-08-14
A BENEFIT GAME
 FOR ICY" YOUNG
The Famous Pitcher Was Overwhelmed
 With Loving Cups.

Boston, Aug. 13.-Nearly twenty thousand person; attended today's benefit game for Denton Tecumseh Young, "Cy," of Paoli. Omio, the Bos- ton American league ball team pitcher, at the American league grounds. Three. silver loving cups. a travelling bag and two big floral pieces were presented Young.
 The largest cup was given Young by many admirers through a local news paper. Lieutenant Governor Draper made the presentation; Manager Field CT Jones Of the Chicago American lea que club presented a large silver cup given by the players of the American league.
 Score:- R H. F.. All stars .......... .........3 To l BoSlOn .-.-.-..-. -
 Batteries: Chesbro, Suggs, Coombs, Burns, Winter and Schreck and Me Guire; Young. Burchell, Arrellanes and Criger and Donohue.
Arizona republican., 1908-08-14

Hot Springs. Aug. 13.-No comment for publication by the newspapers on the acceptance speech of Bryan is to be made by MT. Taft. This decision was announced by the republican can- didate today. even before he had an opportunity to read Bryan's speech This reading. he said he wished to do with great deliberation and should pe- rusal make a reply necessary or avail able it will be made the subject of a speech or included in a speech MT. Taft may make at some future time. His next speech will be delivered here a week from next Friday to a gather ing of Virginia republicans who are coming to the mountains for a general rally.
 West Virginia politicians who still remain telegraphed for \. C. Scherr. the independent republican candidate for governor upon whose arrival to- morrow it is said an understanding will be reached as to what questions shall be placed before the republican national committee for a solution in a desire to eliminate one of the two state tickets or ascertain which of the two shall be recognized by the nation al committee.
 Representative Hepburn of Iowa is here for a day or two with Taft. Hep burn had just returned from Iowa and is in position to give Taft first hand information on his situation in his state. particularly with reference to the changed conditions brought about by the death of Senator Allison It is understood here that former Con
Arizona republican., 1908-08-14
AQUATIC CARNIVAL
The Events of the National Regatta
 Will Begin Today.

Springfield, Mass, Aug. 13.-Nearly 200 oarsmen, representing thirty clubs in this country and Canada, will ex- hibit aquatic style on the Connecticut river during the next two days in va rious events of the national regatta. There will be fourteen events, singles, doubles. pairs, four eight cared shells and a war canoe race. All races, eX- cept for eight cared shells will be a mile and a half long, with turns.
 The regatta begins with a race for the intermediate four cared shells. at 2:S0 D. m., tomorrow, followed a half hour later by the association single souls. Then at half hour intervals will come the senior international fours, the intermediate double souls, the intermediate double pair of souls, the senior doublt souls and the inter mediate eight cared shells.
Arizona republican., 1908-08-14
A BIG STICK
 FOR MIR. BRYAN
The Gift of a Group of
 Nebraska Farmers
The Candidate Accepts It Merely as a Product Ot the Soil.

Lincoln, Aug. 13.-Invitations to vis- it various sections of the country and deliver speeches came thick and fast upon Wm. J. Bryan. CalifOrnia's re- quest for a visit was again pressed upon him by Charles Edelman of San Francisco, with the result that the democratic candidate is giving the matter serious consideration.
 Through Henry c. Clayton and R. H. Walker, Montgomery, Alabama, ex- pressed a desire for his presence on Aug. 19
 Bryan said he hoped that after a conference with the national commit tee he might be able to go to Mont gOmery, and possibly to some other points in the southern states in re- sponse to numerous invitations.
 A notable incident of the day was the presentation to Bryan by several hundred farmers from Otie county, Neb., of a Big Stick gourd, grown in that county. It is about feet in length, and easily might be taken for the original, if there ever was one. which has been so extensively carica- tured. It bore the inscription: "Billy's big stick" painted in large black let ters
 Bryan although expressing thanks for the gift, declared, that if he is elected the "big stick" would not be wielded, as he was relying on his abil- ity to lead the people through love rather than to control them through fear.
 Chairman Clayton upon leaving the Bryan home expressed himself in a statement given out for publication as having been delighted with the large enthusiastic attendance of people at the notification exercises.