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The Rich Hill tribune., 1908-04-09
HaIss Makes a Statement.
To The Republicans Of the 9Th
Congressional District.

Congressional District.
7 have been repeatedly asked
10 make q statement concerning
ms willingness - become a can
didate for the nomination for the
ohice Of Representative in Con-
gress on the Republican ticket
from this district. I have re-
peatedly told my friends and
others that it was out Of the
question for me to permit my
name TO be used in connection
with the nomination to this i'm
portant ofTice at this time. This,
however. did not satisfy many Of
the leading workers and others
of my party in this and other
counties of the district, but, on
the contrary, only stimulated
them on to greater activity; and
many have been the requests
that I reconsider my action in
the premises and permit my
name TO go before the Republi-
cans Of this district as a candi-
date for the nomination 10 said
Office, 10 be voted for at the pri-
mary election to be held through
out the district on the first Tues
day Of August next.
FEELING and believing that the
earnest wishes OF my party
should be respected and, there
fore, after many days Of due de-
liberation, say that 1 have re-
luctantly consented to give way
TO the judgement and wishes of
my party and friends, and in 30
doing allow my name to go out
over the district as a candidate
on the Republican ticket for this
honorable and important Office,
realizing as / do that the man
who may be entrusted with this
honor has before him many
days of arduous toll in uphoIding
the banner of the party and pro
mitigating its principles in op-
position 10 the artful and seduct-
i've intrigues of the enemy, in a
way that would rebound with
credit TO the party. I make no
claim 10 the favor OF the elector-
ate OF this district, and would
not complain, IL, for any reason,
the Republicans of this district
should. in their wisdom, decide
that some man other than
would be the stronger and more
available man for the place. If
such is your belief. nominate
him and l will be satisfied.
I venture, however. to assert
that no man in or out Of the dis
trict Of which / aspire 10 be a
candidate on the Republican
ticket, has ever discredited my
Republicanism, or questioned
my fidelity 10 my party. My
platform is the platform Of my
party.
In conclusion permit me 70
say that my earno- desire is
that the contest forlha honor Of
the nomination on the Republi.
can ticket he conducted on a high
moral plan, 50 that when the end
is reached We may all come 10
gether as one man prepared 10
meet 20 better advantage the as.
ssurs and intrigues Of the en-,
emy.
Respectfully Submitted,
J, r. HALEs.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1908-04-09

The noon Frisco train now
leaves here fifteen minutes ear
lier than formerly and a number
of persons have missed il the
past week. Remember the train
leaves at 11:45.
Let Us have your subscription.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1908-04-09
MWA NffTRG
Delegates Closes to State Camp
--Res0IHiIsns.

The county camp Of the Mod
ern Woodmen Of America cen
posed of delegates from the var
ious camps Of the county, met ID
WoOdmen hall in this city Wed
nesday. The camp organized by
the election Of W. G. Reed of
Amoret, Chairman. and 3. r..
Jeter Of Butler. Secretary. TIE
chairman appointed the follow
ing committees:
Credentials, W. ". Rice, Peru.
H B. Owens, Merwin and A. J.
0oley. Rockville; Order Of Busi-
ness, r. l. Liddil, Butler. G. H.
White. Burdette and E F. Har-
.yey, Spruce; Resolutions, ". W
Ferguson, Rich Hiu. T. S. Crius
ley, Amoret and J. Il Strait.
Hume.
lhe following delegates were
elected to the state camp which
meets at Carthage the first We'd
nesday in May.
G. II. Walton, Butler, J. J.
Heck, Rich Hill and J. r. Strait,
Hume. The following alternaied
we're elected: Y. C. Combs.
Butler, a J. Ooley. Rockville
and c. A. Moudy, Adrian.
The delegates TO the state
camp were instructed 20 vote
for ]. K Martin as a delegate 70
head camp which meets at Psor-
ia, Ill. in June. Resolutions en- +
dorsing the candidacy OF " ".
Ferguson of Rich HI for q mem
Der Of the Board Of Auditors I
we're adopted ands the delegates (
to the state camp were instruct
ed to use all honorable means TO /
secure his Endorsement.
Butler was selected as the
meeting place of the next county
camp.
The following resolutions as
by the committee were
adopted
The Modern WOOdmen of
America OF Bates county in camp /
assembled congratulate tn el
everywhere upon the
splendid condition Of the society (
and the honesty and ability man
ifested by the administration
which resulted in but nine as
sessments in 1907 aud a balance
in the treasury Of three and one
half million Of dollars and take
this opportunity of endorsing
such administration.
We point with pride 70 the
part Of Missouri in making
this splendid record and believ-
ing that the Head Of6cers de
serve a reelection We do hereby
instruct tbs delegates elected by
this camp 20 use all honorable.
means TO secure an Endorsement
al the state camp and select dela-
gates to the head camp "a vote
and work for the endorsement
and n, election OF our present ef
ficient member and Chairman 81
The Board OF Directors, RobeFi
II. Smith of Brookheld No.
Resolved. that we extend a vote
of thanks to the Woodmeu Uf
Butter Camp 30. si5s ier tae
courteous MANNER ahd pleasaat
sgay in which we have been en.
teriaiued and resolve that we
recommend that ths dels- les
az this came use every edyrl 10
procure tie meeting OF the next
state camp ins Ballrr -BUiler
Dapnrvst
The Rich Hill tribune., 1908-04-09

Senator Jen Davis was fned
SIS for fghung He protested
against the payment 90 tho fuo
and street car employees paid The
dill. Good lawmaker.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1908-04-09

Il was easier 10 get the motto
"Iu God We Trast" put back on
the $50 gold pieces, than it Is I,
get the coins.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1908-04-09

The report has gotten out that
the worlds water supply is Civ
ing mHst he an attempt to
stop the local option movement.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1908-04-09

Wh The cloud Is that u hnaa,
eiai loss. Il d, somglimv, hard so sss
tbs SILVER hulug.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1908-04-09

Several parties ln ? position 20
knos state ahss fov huiroop &, nol
damagrs up ~ date.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1908-04-09

A woman was arrested on the
street here yesterday for. az
tempting murder she stuck a
hat pin through a merry
widow.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1908-04-09
STATE K0RMu
Summer School
HsTeEsbgrg, 80.


aNaNaH aNa..4
continues ten weeks.
Classes in al regular couvses.
10 special courses f0r au clss4ss
Of teachers and 10 az sabhcts
approved by the state superin
.tendent for credits On state and
county certificates.
Excellent equippmeua th0rczgh
instruction and q pr0fessiouaI
atmosphere unsurpassed. make
the Warrens5arg Normal 3 good
scbool f0- teachers ard ufnsDsa
tive teachers
Attendance last year s6s. An
pie accouuOdasions fCr 1000
students this sumner
For Bulletin. address
The Rich Hill tribune., 1908-04-09

The Kansas City Star is show
ing tho people Of Kansas City
that advertising pays even in an
election,
The Rich Hill tribune., 1908-04-09

An exchange asks which is cor,
rect "emblazoned" in history, OF
"em balmed" in history.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1908-04-09
JUST PARAGRAPHS.

The greatest compliment is:
He is neither god, fanatic, nor
fool.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1908-04-09

LADY AutlsYs Seegsi viii br
pisysa al rsp.nsvii.r, Apnl II,h
The Rich Hill tribune., 1908-04-09

The Adrian journal says bo.
logna sausage maker could pick
lots Of material around that town
lots OF dogs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-25
BRITIsH coNsUL DEPARTs.
Leaves His Chicago Post without An,
 Notice Whatever.

Leaves Ills Chicago Post without Any
 Notice Whatever.
 Chicago, July 24.-The Tribune to- day says. It became known last night that Alexander Finn. British Consul for Chicago. departed suddenly for Eng land on June 24 last. taking his ef- fects with him and failing to give gen. eral notice of his departure. Also 1t was learned that Thomas Erskine. for merly British Vice-Consul here. has come from St. Louis to administer the affairs of the British office in this city.
 The strange thing in connection with Mir. Finn,s departure is the secrecy which apparently pertained to 1t. At 113 Cass Street, where Mir. Finn made his home with his wife and daughter, 1t was said that suite of rooms which Mir. Finn had engaged for occupancy by himself and family, beginning July i, were released two weeks before Mir. Finn left for England. He had stated that Mrs. Finn and daughter would arrive from England about the first of the month.
 Mir. Finn told some neighbors that A physician had advised him to go away on account of rheumatism, also 1t was stated that he had lost twenty pounds weight within a month. MT. Finn said that he expected to be back in the autumn"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-25
ROBERTSON KILLED
TRAGEDY IN A BIRMINGHAM DRUG
 STORE.
Albert ". ThOmpsOn DIa The Shooting Which FOIlOwed a Quarrel And Fist Fight Earlier
 In The Evening.

Birmingham, July 24-Elbert E. Robertson, a we'll known young phar- macist, was shot and instantly killed tonight shortly before midnight by Albert ". Thompson. The tragedy oc- cured in Housman's pharmacy at the corner of Fourth Avenue and goth Street Thompson entered the store and fired point blank at Robertson six times.
 The trouble is said to have arisen over a young woman to whom both men were paying attention. They had a quarrel about g o'clock and Thomp- son challenged Robertson to fight with pistols Robertson refused but agreed to fight it out with their fists. The men went to Capital Park and fought desperately for about five minutes and Robertson got decidedly the best of it. It is thought that Thompson, chafing over the humiliation, went to his home and got a pistol. At any rate. the next time he was seen was when he entered the pharmacy and be- gan shooting. Robertson was employ ed at the wilmington Lynch pharmacy on First Avenue and Thompson was with the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad Company.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-25
DESTRUCTION
 BY TORCHES Incendiarism of Strikers in Upstate. BARN OF I. (. I. IS BURNED Military is Still Alert at Crisis
 Now On. Ugly Rumors of Detaining Strike Breakers Against Their VIII and Citizens Raise Protest--Evic-
 tions May Cause strife.
 
BARN OF I. (. I. IS BURNED

Birmingham, July 24.-(speciaL)-- The barn of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company at No. 3 mines, in the western part of the county. In the vicinity of Wylam, was burned 10 the ground shortly after midnight last night and all indications point to the fire being of incendiary origin. At the sheriffs ofIace it is stated that the fire Is consequence of the strike now on in the district.
 The mules of the company in this barn were rescued in time, but several car loads of feed and the building were burned down to the ground A num- Der of miners were seen in the vicin- ity of the stables yesterday afternoon.
 The reports received at the offce of the sheriff. during the day were to the effect that everything was quiet in the mining regions. The military are still watchful and there has been some lit- tie apprehension that trouble might break out as the work of evicting the miners from the company houses Is be- ing pushed.
 One military company. composed of young men of the city, has been re- lieved from duty with the understand Ing that on the least information of approaching disorder they are to again assemble for duty in the field. A re- port from Pratt City this morning was to the effect that out of fifty strike breakers brought to one of the mines in that vicinity yesterday, twelve re- mained with the company. The others either returned to where they came from or joined the strlkers. asserting that they had been brought here under migapprehension, being told that there was no trouble In the entire district and that nothing was needed beyond the labor It was stated that some of the men brought into the district in this manner wanted to quit work and could not. being guarded either by deputies or military. A committee from Pratt City. 1t was stated, intend ed calling on the Governor ana will set forth the facts before him and demand that q stop be put to this practice,
 Adpices were received at the afIlee fhar a negro had been shot to death at. Johns in the B1ua Creek regions. south of Birmingham. but 1t was soon learned that this killing had nothing whatever to do with the strike, the tragedy be-. ing about women.
 The military do not appear to be complaining as much as they did last week about water and food being fur nished them at their several camps. At Pratt City a water pipe line has been run to the camps of the military and other conveniences have been placed.
 Late this afternoon all kinds of ru mors prevailed that there would ba trouble In or around wylam where the evictions were to be forced in the next few days. The military In that sec- ton of the county has been ready to move on q moments notice.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-25
BISHOP P0TTER's FUNERAL
 HELD AT C00PERST0WN, N. Y.


 cooperstown, N. Y. July 24.-The funeral of Bishop Henry c. Potter. seventh Protestant Episcopal Bishop of the Diocese of New York, was held in this village his forenoon.
 The services were in the Christ Church. where James Fennimore Coop CT worshiped in his lifetime. the body of the prelate being borne from Fern ieigh.' where he died through the churchyard where Cooper lies buried 0fficiating at the funeral were Rev. Ralph Birdsall, rector of Christ Church, Cooperstown. Rev. Percy s. Grant, rector of the Church of the Ascension, New York Canon George M Douglas, D. D.. and Archdeacon George F. Nell son. D. D., of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. New York. together with the Right Rev. Charles Tyler Olm- sted, D.. D.. Bishop of Central New York.
 Following a special train bearing the funeral party and the caslSet left Coop erstown for New York at l2:30.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-25
DIRECT TO
 ROOSEVELT War against Increase of.
 Freight Rates. CINCINNATI SHIPPERS ACT All Intermediate Processes Are
 Brushed Aside, They Ask Roosevelt whether or Not He Intend. to Eafsree . Decree Issued Year. Ago Against
 Certain Railroads. 

Cincinnati. Ohio. July 24.-Brushing aside all intermediate processes and modes of action, the Receivers and Shippers Association of Cincinnati has carried its war against a general in crease in railway freight rates directly to the President of the United States.
 In general effect. a communication forwarded to President Roosevelt last Sat1rday-at Oyster Bay and made pub- liv here tonight. asks the chief execu- tive whether or not he intends decree issued some years ago against certain railroads. If so. he is asked at once to cause the Attorney General to bring proceedings for contempt against the Missouri Pacific Railway and the Chi cago. Rock Island and Pacific Railroad. Denying that politics had anything to do with the letter at this time, 1t Is ex- piained that because of the fact that certain general increases in freight rates are to become effective August 10 by certain roads. prompt and posi- tive action became necessary.
 In conclusion the letter says:
 This association stands for a squafe deal for the carriers. 1t believes that their property rights should be pro- tected the same as the property rights of individuals. But We are unalterab-
 
 which has for it's purpose the Ignoring of our courts and the placing of them selves above the law of the land. If they expect the protection of the law and the courts. they must show a wholesome regard for the law and gre- spect the decrees of the courts. If the Missouri Pacific and the Rock Island deliberately ignore thls solemn man date of the courts and continue in an unlawful manner to burden trade and commerce among the States by contin- ualIy increasing rates. the question arises, ia there no power in this land sufficiently strong to reach railroad companies that recklessly brush aside the decrees of our courts?
 This association believes you will. in carrying out your policy for the strict enforcement of the law, see to it that these two railroad companies are required fin the future to observe this decree.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-25
REPUBLICAN, LEADERS 10
 GATHER IN CHICAGO

Chicago, July 24.-Republiean politi- cal leaders from eight West Middle States. will meet at the Auditorium Annex tomorrow to confer with Frank 1T. Hitchcock, chairman of the Re- publican National Committee.
 The States to be represented are Illi- nois, Indiana. Michigan, Ohio. Minne- sota. Iowa. Missouri and Kentucky, and 1t is expected that each of them will send the National Committeeman and the chairman and secretary of the State Central Committee. Mir. Hitch cock arrived here today from Colorado Springs where a similar conference was held with the leaders from Western States.
 On the journey from Colorado to ranged by telegraph to have repre- sentatives from Central States to come here at this time for the reason that he found 1t impossible to go East be- fore the notification ceremonies to be held in Cincinnati on Tuesday.
 After MT Taft has been notified of his nomination. he intends to return to Hot Springs. Va. He will be ac- cornpanied by MT. Hitchcock, who will remain a day in consultation with the Republican candidate, and then go to New York to superintend the opening of Eastern headquarters on Aug. 1.
 The principal headquarters of the Republican campaign management. which are to be in Chicago, will not be opened until Aug. IS Soon after the New York headquarters are opened, there will be held a third big confer ence, which will take in most of the Eastern States. These gatherings are a part of Mir. Hitehcock's scheme for the division of campaign work into sections. The situation in the South will be taken up at some later date, in accordance with the determination of Mir Hitch cock to make Q fight for the electoral votes of certain of these states.l
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-25
FIREMAN PREVENTS ROBBERY.
Hits Highwayman With Shovel WhtI
 Engineer Was COverea

Htts HhghWayTaan With Shovel While
 Engineer Was Covered.
 chicago, July 24.--A dispatch to The Tribune from Appleton, Wis, says:
 A nervy robber tried to hold ,,n tha Ashland-St. Paul Northbound train m the Chicago and Northwestern Rail- road yesterday near Appleton Junction mile and half north of here.
 The train had just passed the tune tion when masked man climbed over the baggage tender into the cab of the engine from the platform of the blind baggage where he had been hiding Revolver in hand. he commanded the engineer, Louis Wandell. to stop the train uncouple his engine and run up the track q short distance. Wandeii covered as he was by the mans re- volver, was about to comply. when Gustave Pahl. his fireman, hit the highwayman h blow with his coal scoop. knocking the revolver from his hand. Pahl was swinging the scoop for another blow when the man jumped from the cab while the train was run ming twenty miles an hour.
 It is the theory of trainmen here that there was large shipment of gold on the train from Chicago to St. Paul and that it was this treasure the man was after. A posse Is searching for the highwayman.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-25
DORANDO FELL JUST
 AS HE REACHED GOAL

not been mentioned among the prob able winners. but they realized that his struggle must have been a terrific one to bring him thus right to the thres- hold of victory.
 porando staggered on toward the turn and dropped to the ground. Im- mediately a crowd of track offlciais and followers swarmed about him. It was evident that the man. with undaunte6 courage had run himself to the very limit of endurance. None expected to see him rise, for haggard and down, he had fallen like a good soldier when the last degree of vitality was ex- hausted.
 According to. the rules of the race. away, but the track oficials. lost in their sympathy for such a man and for such an effort, lifted him to his feet and with their hands at his back, gave him support.
 Fen Four Times.
 Four times Dorando fell in the 500 yards that separated him from the fn- ish, and three times after the doctors had poured stifnulahts down his throat was pushed across the line with one man at his back and another holding him by the arm.
 His part in the racA for all particu- lars we're ended when he entered the Stadium, for unless he received assist ance he could not have finished. While this pathetic scene was being enacted. the American Hayes entered the Sta dium comparatively fresh and tretted around. He came In less than a min ute behind Dorando. but in the excite ment of the moment failed to get even from his countrymen the reception he deserved. It Is question whether public opinion will ever support an- other Marathon race here. Dorando's condition when he finished and the con- dition of many of the contestants in today's event. lead people to think that 1t is worse than prize-hghting or bull-fighting
 The American athletes are sending to Italy their congratulations on Do- rando's magnificent fight for victory.
 Happiness returned to the camp to- day and the officials. athletes and everybody in any way connected with the team are celebrating the great vic- tory won by Hayes in the Marathon race. They have forgotten all the troubles of the past two weeks in this moment of triumph
 Wasn't 1t great?" said Manager Hal- pin. who continued:
 We not only won the big race of the
 tContinmed on Page Fave.l
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-25
SOLDIERS ON SCENE
PROTECTION AGAINST oUTBREAFxs
 OF RACIAL ANTAGONIST.
An ItaiAnn's Store Was Dynannated Dur ing Yesterday in Louinfana Town nnd Governor Ordered
 Out Troops.

Natalbany. La, July 2l.--A company of State troops from Jefferson Parish arrived here tonight as protection against further outbreaks of racial an. tasonism between Italians and Ameri- cans. The troops were ordered out by Governor Sanders at the request of Sheriff Saal, after the dynamiting of an Italians store here today.
 George and Tony Lambiasi. accused of the murder of the American youth, Walter Simmons, have not yet been captured. a fact which has served to keep many members of the American population in a menacing frame of mind. Threats have been made that Italians will not be allowed to return here until the accused are captured.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-25

Rooseveit's ordering a new trial of the Standard oil Company, Judge Groesoup. who was one of the justices rendering the decision. said.
 No. I don't wish to seem to take the attitude of contention with the President"
 In discussing the Presidents powers in the matter of ordering a new trial. the Judge remarked that they are simply those of any defeated litigant. no more. no less.
 "As the representative of the 0ov- ernment," continued Judge Grosscup. ''the executive can ask for recon sideration of the case which has just been decided adversely to the Govern ment by the Court of Appeals which rendered the decision. But no demand can be made as matter of right. under such circumstances" =.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-25
SOLDIERS AT CHICKAMAUGA.
Two Virginia Regiments With Band
 Arrive at Camp.

Chattanooga, Tenns July 24.-Ihe roth and 72 nd regiments of the Ma tional Guard of Virginia, arrived at Camp Taft this evening. The 72nd Is accompanied by the Richmond Light Infantry Blues Band, which will be the regimental band during the en- campment.
 The South Carolina regiment. which arrived Thursday. marched and drilled today, having settled down for the work ah cad of them. This regiment is un- doubtedIy the best equipped militia regiment that has been at Camp Taft this year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-25
cunrnrrNGs ELECTEp.

New President of the Ancient Order of F HlbeEnfans.
 Indianapolis. July 24.-Matthews Cummings of Boston was reelected President of the Ancient Order of Hi- bernians over J. E. Dolan of New York today at the national convention of the organization by vote of 27S to fs3.
 The entire session was devoted to nominating and seconding speeches. The interest in the contest was intense |, Mir Dolan was former President of tn Q order. The convention of the National Ladies Auxiliary considered proposed changes in the constitution.