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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-15
AUTO|sTs PAID
Ar CUM POINT
$500 FOR CALI

New York, Jan. 15.-Aaron Banks
a Pine Brook, n. j.. farmer, lives
on a road much frequented by autoists.
and they drive their motors clean through
the New Jersey speed law In their going
and coming between New York and Nor
ristown. Banks has made many unwil-
ling sacrifices TO the juggernaut cars in
the shape OF dogs, chickens. geese and
lambs, so yesterday morning he determin-
ed TO get even" for all time.
He stationed his two sons. James and
Jethro. In n clump of bushes at the road
side with n four-weeks-old calf: across the
highway the calf's mother was tethered
In full view. He told his sons to turn the
calf loose at the moment an auto ap-
preached.
Banks. with n loaded double-barrelled
shotgun, hid himself n little further
down the road. James was the lookout
The cabs. struggling 10 reach It's bawling
mother, nearly pulled Jethro's arms
from their sockets. Finally James
yelled
Here comes one going like the dickens;
let er loose"
Jethro dropped the rope, the calf rushed
toward It's mooing ma.
The trap was timed to the fraction OF
a second; the chauffeur had not time to
avoid collision: the big car hurled the
calf I'm the air: II fell lifeless.
The chauffeur halted only to learn if
the car had been hurt. Banks stepped
from behind the tree ana covered the
two men and two women i'm the car with
his shotgun.
That was n Guernsey calf: none bet
ter bred In the state" yelled Banks In
affected fury. You killed IL; hand over
500 or shoot"
The women in the car shrieked hys-
terically. the trembling men vainly ex-
Doetulated.
Finally the four occupants of the car
lug UP 800 cash between them and one
0f the men made out note to the farm
er for $500 more. This he signed Herbert
+. Bausher"
When the automobilists had passed on
Ranks called his sons with the remark
We'll. boys. well skin the II and eat
{ ourselves. intended selling II 10 the
>ttcher for s. IL hadn't thought OF this
scheme.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-15
LIVELY FIGHT over
CAMPAIGN FAT FRYING"

Washington. Jan. l5.-The amount OF
the fine and the length of the term OF
imprisonment TO bc meted out TO officers
and directors of corporations for vlolat-
ing the law with respect 90 money con-
tributions for political purposes furnished
material for a long debate In the house
OF representatives yesterday In connection
with the consideration OF the penal code
bill
= All amendments 10 increase the penalty
or enlarge the scope OF the laws, how
ever. were voted down.
These amendments. without exception
emnnated from the Democratic side. bu;
the one that brought forth tho mos
discussion was by Mr.. Cochran OF New
York. who wanted the fnc fixed at 5000
Instead OF not more than 5000. and th
imprisonment at 10 years Instead OF no
more than one year
Mr.. Payne OF New York. the Republi
can hoor leader. charged that the Demo-
Gratis and not the Republicans we're de-
laying the passage OF the bill by ndulg-
ing IN political buncombc
His colleague. Mr.. Fitzgerald. refuted
the charge. and said that the Demo. rats
we're only seeking to improve the bill
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Confirmed by Senate.

Washington, Jan. 15.-The senate has
confirmed the nominations OF Fred T..
bennett OF North Dakota 10 he commits
sioner OF the general land office and OF
George Curry TO be governor Of New
Mexico
The following naval officers were also
confirmed. Capt. John Il. Pillsbury. TO
be chief OF the bureau OF navigation;
Capt. Charles w Rae. TO be engineer-in-
chief and chief OF the bureau OF steam
engineering: Naval Constructor Wash
ington l.. Capps. 10 be chief constructor
and chief of the bureau OF construction
and repair: Civil Engineer Richard Q
IIollyday. To be chief OF the bureau Of
yards and docks: Lieut.. Commander Ed
ward II. Campbell, Ito be judge advocate
general of the navy.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-15
LDRICH AGAIN
PROTECTS CORTELYOU

Washington. Jan. Senator Aldrich
sterday again blocked an attack OF
ocrciaiy Cortclyou 10y Senator Culber-
on.
The recent bond issue was brought up
y resolution offered by Senator Cuy
erson calling on the secretary for addi-
onal information concerning the rea.
ons that induced him Go award bonds
natlonal banks instead OF TO individual
no. he declared offered "A higher pric,
van was bid by the banks.
Mr. Adrich Insisted that the resolution
'hould not be adopted until after Secre-
lry Cortelyous reply to resolution foi
nerly adopted by the senate was received
at promised 20 aid I'm obtaining addition
N Information III that reply should no
over the several phases OF the contro
crsy tnat had been brought out
Mr Culherson's resolution went over
indcr the rules
Senator Tillman offered a resolution en-.
1odyiug "a new series of injuries con
crning the financial situation.
The senate passed "A bill anpropriatins
lVOlW0 FOR site on the south side Or
'ennsylvnnia avenue opposite the grounds
lf the White House FOR "A building TO-
ne departments OF state, Justice an
'mmf roe ard labor.
A hill 20 appropriate $40 0oo.cno 10 pui
hnfo al The land on tho south side o.
2nnsNivan'u avenue. between the Can
] and the White House ~~1unds In tho
'ty as sites Ter public hull1'n was dis.
used The bill PASSED the senate at 8
cvlous session.
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600; that he held release signed by
her; that all his letters had been re-
turned 10 him. and that A. II. IIummell
never acted in the matter for Senator
Platt, nor had the senator any person
communicating between Mae Wood and
Hummel in his interest.
Following the receipt OF this letter
Mr. O'F'laherty deposes that he was in
telephone communication with Delan-
cey Nicoll. and Mr.. Nicoll stated 10
deponent that he had been prepared IL
necessary TO pay the plaintiff on be-
half OF Senator P,att $4,000 for the docu-
ments I'm her possession and thought that
he had made fine settlement for his
client" Mr.. o O'Flaherty annexes a let
ter from Mr.. Nicoll
Mr.. Nicoil deposes that he was instruct
ed by Senator Platt TO make a reason
able settlement provided unqualified proof
could be obtained from Miss Wood her.
self of the falseness of her charges
against him. On the same day he wrote
"a have been retained by Hon r. c.
Platt I'm the matter upon which YOU adj
dressed him communication on this
morning
mir. Plat is under no obligation 10 the
lady In question. has never made her any
promise In marriage and has never shown
her anything but kindness. The figure
which YOU suggested TO ME this morning
rs basis OF settlement is absolutely rid.
iculous and absurd. and will not be en-
tertained for a moment. think YOU
know as well as do. perhaps better. that
even IL she had "a cause OF action she
could not recover any large sum by way
OF damages.
1T will, however cost Mr. Platt for my
fees. in case the action is tried. probably
about $500. and am willing to donate
that amount for the purpose OF adjusting
IT, If that sum is acceptable to your
client l think ] may be able TO bring
bout an arrangement. If not she is at
liberty 10 proceed with her suit at once,
and will accept service OF all papers
FOR Mr.. Platt"
GAVE $1,000 TO HUTMNEL.
Mr.. Nicoll goes on TO say that as n
"esult of further negotiations with Hum
mel a settlement was arrived at and that
n oct. II. 1908. In the presence OF Frank
I. Platt the senator's son. and at Mr.
Nicoll's Office, Mr.. Hummel handed over
o him n release signed by Mae Wood and
4 bundle OF letters. telegrams and news
paper plates and an AFFIDAVIT whereupon
Il gave Mr.. Hummel $4,000 i'm cash.
which had been given 10 mo by Frank
n Platt."
Mr.. Nicol denies that he ever told
D'Flaherty he was prepared IL necessary
90 pay Mae Wood on behalf OF the de-
'endant $4,000 for the papers In her pos
session. This, however. it is stated. in
an affidavit made by Frank H. Platt. is
he sum originally demanded by Abe
1mmel His deposition also contains a
CODY of the release signed by Mae Wood.
Justice Newburger reserved decision.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-15
NO SENTIMENT FOR
ASSET CURRENC

Washington. Jan. ia general discus
Son OF financial affairs took plare at
meeting OF the sen ie committee on finance
yesterday. The Aldrlch financial meas
ure was supposed TO be up for Discus
sion. but its provisions were only
touched upon informally. There were
Suggestions from several members OF the
committee about what sort Of financial
legislation should be enacted. The ilea
ranged all the way from the Aldricl
measure as II new 81 nds 10 the central
bank idea OF Senator Hansbrough
According % Senator Aldrich, positive
Nv no sentiment developed In favor Of
asset currency during the meeting.
II IL freely predicted that the Aldrich
bin Will be reported TO the senate very
soon.
Senator Aldrich expressed considerable
confidence IN an e,riy agreement on the
bill its report 10 the senate and ultimate
passage.
He had n haif-hour's conference with
the president regarding the bin. There
were minor points 81 the measure about
which the president desired information
and he made certain fccpmm Ddaupns az
10 changes In tho bill.
Senator Alori-h also conferred with Mr.
Treat. the treasurer OF the United States.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-15
Hale to Push Navy Bill

fore the house committee on interstate
and foreign commerce.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-15

Washington. Jan. l5-The senate com
mttee on naval affairs yesterday had its
first meeting ~ the session. The Hale
bill To increase the efficiency OF the per-
sonnel OF the navy was discussed In a
general way and nothing developed TO
show how the committee Is going TO treat
the measure.
IL II understood that Chairman Hale
desires 90 push his measure as rapidly as
possible as soon as the committee on
finance, OF which four OF the naval ar
fairs committee are members, completes
It's consideration OF the Aldrlch financial
bill
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-15
NORTH SlITUiTE

There werc three funerals in the village
n sunday.
Daniel Clemence's funeral was solemn
ged at the Congrega tional church with
ntcrment at Acolcs IIIll cemetery. Clio
cester.
Smith Robinson. an old resident Of
'cituate. who died at tho Soldiers Home
was also carried to- Acoles HIN cemeter,
after service at the Advent church. cor
iucted by John Mcehan.
Special union meetings of the Fr
Baptist and Advent churches contln.
very evening this week Wednesday wi
O observed as day OF special pray p
With services at 10 a. m. p m and 40
'orne clergymen from out or town VI
c present TO assist I'm the services.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-15
WARREN

The school committee met last evening
md discussed the matter OF sites for the
new school house planned for the easi.
srn section OF the town. While various
places were mentioned there was no ac
ton taken. the committee deciding tc
postpone decision until next Monday
evening. when there Is to be specia
session Of the committee.
Mabel G.. Kenyon OF Hopklnton. now ot
the state normal school and engaged ~
teaching under training at the oliver
school In Bristol, was elected teacher IT.
he Vernon street school. TO begin her
duties as soon as she finishes her tern
with the normal school, which Will be ~
: few weeks Miss Kenyon was, recon
'ntendent Persons. She was one OF sew
aral applicants. including a number o.
Bristol young women. Miss Richardson
the present teacher in the Vernon street
ION finishes her course at Bristol
The school committee has decided &
ilvlde the remainder OF the school year
nto two terms OF i2 weeks each with a re.
ess towards the end OF March
Rev. Joseph Hutcheson addressed tho
meeting relative 10 transferring the kin
'crrarten school on Main street 10 the
f'hlc school system OF the wn. IL is
'ow and has been for years carried or
St. Marks Episcopal church. and
ceiling prevails that the cares OF the
'ChOol should 60 20 others. Wnllc Inert
ras discussion and several questions
vcrc asked, no action was taken, the
question being put off until another meet
pg,
The annual roll call and parish gather
ng at the First Baptist g. urch VIII b.
Ncld this evening at 7,D o'clock Rev. ID
2. Juttcn. n D.. OF Fall River Will de
yer the address after the roll call.
Councilman Daniel VI Potter has moved
ITO his new house at South Warren.
Mrs Julia Mnxheld entertained party
" - at her home on Federal street las
-vcning whist and other games were
laycd and refrcsN ments scrved. In
messing contest Kirkland Wilson won the
1rst prize.
The nlter hNds on tho banks OF the
'ticken1uit river are fast approaching
romrietion and the machinery Will he set
no soon The Aberthaw Construction
company will nuish the laying or the
roundatlon In n week.
The repairs on the town hill that have
'.-~ ~o'ng on for some time were finished
a-ragansett Fire company, No 3.
the ladies who helped them
AT their fair last evening in the town
hall There was an entertainment con-
slsting of moving pictures. vocal and pi-
nno solos AT the close of the entertain
mont refreshments werc served Dane
Ina was ci1pyed until late hour
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order The News-Dcmocrat left st
your hcme today.
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who has been supplying him with data
from the treasury department for use In
compilation OF the bill.
Senator Aldrich said that he was not
averse TO having Philippine bonds placed
among the securities designated in the
bill, providing II could be determined that
the government OF the United ST ties could
be sufficiently recognized ms sponsor for
hem. However. he said. he had not yet
al time to give that matter consldera-
ion.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-15
RAILROADS TO CONFER
WITH GOVERNC

Nashville. Tenn. Jan. 15.-Presldonts
railroads operating in Tennessee hav,
been requested by Governor Patterson 10
meet him here Jan. q 10 discuss the
question OF reducing passenger rates IN
The state. thus saving the necessity o.
calling n special session of the legisla.
turc. The governor IN statement saws
hat nc is acting In uo spirit " nntsgo.
nism tp the roads and that ho wants to
be fair and just TO them as well as to the
people.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-15
Gift to China Approved.

Washington. Jan. 15.--The Chinese in
demnity against losses incurred by the
United States and it's citizens on accoun,
OF the Boxer disturbances OF 1900 will be
reduced To the extent of 2.7S5 es6 IL the
recommendation OF the senate committee
on foreign relations is accepted.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-15
STHMIAN CANAL
MAY COST 100000, 900

Washington. Jan. i5.-CoL Goethals yes.
terday eNpr, ssod an opinion that the Pan.
anna canal win cost S20o00oo. not IN.
Guiding The fmoepeo purchase price paid
oi Panama. uor tho si0.mIfN aimfInrl,
psid fo Susiu
Therefore hC said tho actual total
complied cost would bo t2oo.o1opp,
Col GoctbaE made this statement be-
The Washington times., 1908-12-03
VERY LITTLE TO Do.
THINKS GALLINGER
Neither District Nor Nation
to Have Much Legislation
This Session.

Senator GaIlinger. chairman OF the
Senate District Committee, said today
that he expected little general legisla-
uon this session Of Congress. either on
national matters or on subjects per
tanning to the District.
Il do not expect to see much general
legislation for the District this winter"
said the Senator. Il look for almost
nothing to be done before the holidays
One day VIII be given up to the mes
sage, and one day there viii be adj
Journment out Of respect 10 the memory
OF Senator Allison, Little can be con-
sidered before adjournment for the holi-
DAYS, and after the holidays. most OF
the time VIII be taken up with approp-
Siations."
Senator Gallinger said he did not ex-
pect to see anything done with the
suffrage question for the District this
session.
Il have stated that some enc would
probably introduce BILL ne said.
''But IL VIII not be possible in my judg-
ment TO dispose OF il this session. The
suffrage question nevertheless is loom
ing uD, Ii VIII have TO be grappied
with before long and settled"
Discussing matters of national scope.
senator Galllnger expressed himself as
greatly pleased with the understanding
with Japan.
Il see no reason" ne said. why il
should be considered by tie Senate, and
no reason for CTitiCiSIuE IT, 1t seems
10 me TO ba a Eentlemeu's agreement
that is not binding ou anyone, although
Il will. 1 believe. have gUOG effect and
VIII quiet the talk OF trouble between
The two countries "
The Washington times., 1908-12-03
CUPID IS FLOUTED
BY LICENSE CLERK
Man Only Twenty, Discovers That He Cannot Be Wed
ded Until Father Gives Written Consent, So Slower
Thinks Life Is Cold, Gloomy Proposition.

When J. A. Slower and Miss Laura
Nichols, of stanton, Va, came TO
Washington yesterday noon it looked
like the best place on earth.
The course of true love was running
as smoothly as an old mill stream. birds
were Warbling in the trees, the sun
was doing all sorts OF sunny stunts and
life was too pretty a picture to keep
out Of the papers.
They were to be married in the after
noon, A minister had been found to per
form the ceremony, and with the assist
ance Of the brother of the bride-tO-be.
a contractor and builder. who lives at
1924 Brightwood avenue, a wedding sup
per had been arranged for. II that
wasn't true love running smoothly what
under SO. was it? SO thought Mr.
Slower, ass he went 10 the courthouse
for the license, and came to the con
clusion on the way that even walking
along Washington streets was just eX-
actly like dancing on air.
Into the clerks Office he dashed with
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DANIEL J. KEEFE,
Who Succeeds Sargent as Commissioner
Of immigration.

The appointment Of Daniel ]. keefe,
president OF the LongshOremen's Union.
as Commissioner Of immigration, TO
succeed the late Frank p. Sargent, con-
firms in a measure the story current
during the campaign that the President
would be inclined 10 reward those labor
leaders who refused 20 abide by the
Gompers mandate and support the
Democratic candidate.
Mr.. Keefe was a most enthusiastic
Taft supporter. and his appointment
causes no surprise I'm certain well In
formed quarters. He Will enter upon
the duties OF the office within the next
ten days. Mr. keefe's commission was
signed at the Cabinet meeting yesteT-
day, and was later presented him by
Secretary StTaus. The new commits
sioner left for Detroit last night to
wind up his affairs with the labor Or
sanization which he has headed.
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the spirit Of a conqueror. and gaily
answered the questions that were put
to him.
yes" he had engaged a minister.
Yes" yes" Yes
He was impatient to hurry away 10 his
happiness, and tried TO get through with
It all as soon as possible, but stin the
questions came, and all Of a sudden
some one turned OF the sunshine.
How old was he? That's the question
that put an end to the dream business
and brought him down to earth vain
bang for he would not be tWenty-One
until January, and in spite of all he
could do and say the clerk was ALBANIAN
tine. and refused TO issue license until
his fathers written consent was OBJ
tanned. No doubt il was true Mr..
Stover's father had given his consent
Clerk Belew did not doubt that, but the
law was the law, and must have its
proof
Cupid folded his wings and slipped out
the door, terribly Inundated, followed
by the detected MIR. Slower, whose views
on Washington won't be printable until
father arrives.
The Washington times., 1908-12-03
LEGLESS NEWSBOY
CHASES A THIEF

PITTSBURG. Pa, Dec, "a thief
robbed Theodore Frey's Jewelry store
on Federal street. North Side, OF dia-
monds valued at $4,000, but was cap
tured three squares distant, after an
exciting chase, by Ralph Keene, a leg
less ueWSbOy. and two men
Edward Jones, aged forty-three. OF
New York. is locked up in central sta
tiUn charged with the robbery. All the
diamonds, except one, valued at $40.
Wers recovered.
Jones threatened to shoot Young
Keene, who pursued him on tiny wheels
under the stumps of his legs for three
squares.
The Washington times., 1908-12-03
FUNERAL is HELD
FOR MRS. SOMMERS

Funeral services for Mrs. Annie T.
Sommers, clerk in the Treasury Depart
ment. who died Tuesday in the Emer-
gency Hospital, from burns received
two weeks ago in her room. ar $40
Twelfth street northwest, were held this
afternoon from the residence Of her sis
ter, Mrs. Claud CLANCY, 1918 Fifteenth
street northwest. The Rev. James F.
Mackin, of st. Paurs Catholic Church,
officiating. Interment was in Glenwood
Cemetery.
The Washington times., 1908-12-03
WISCONSIN ALUMNI
DINE SCHOOL s HEAD

A tendance by several prominent
Government officials marked the dinner
given by the University of Wisconsin
Association last night in honor Of
Charles r. Van Hise. president Of the
university, and a member OF the ma
tiOnal conservation commission.
The dinner was given az the Uniyers-
ity Club and was presided over by L. i.
KatZ. In addition to President Van
Hise, who was the principal speaker of
the evening, Charles =. NELL, commits
sioner Of labor, and Thomas S. Adams.
professor Of economies at the Univers-
ity Of Wisconsin, spoke.
The Washington times., 1908-12-03
CAN IDENTIFY NEGRO
WHO GRABBED PURSE
Police Given Good Description by
Miss O'COnnor, the
Victim
Victim.

Miss Mamie O'Connor, OF 356 H street
southwest. this morning furnished the
police with a detailed description of the
negro who grabbed a pocketbook from
her hand near Seventh and b streets
northwest early last evening. She says
she can identity the nero.
Miss O'Couuor, who is employed in a
downtown department store. was walk
ing down Seventh street on her way
home, when the negro ran up behind
her and sUaJCled the purse from her
hand. He made his escape through the
Mall.
Miss O'Connor told Detective Vermii-
Hon, who was detailed on the case, that
the man did not attack her. but that ne
vrepched the pocketbook from hcr
hand so quickly that he was several
feet IL front If her before she realized
what had happened. The purse con
TaiHed only small amount OF money
and several other articles,
The Washington times., 1908-12-03
Fox HUNT QUARANTINE.

WILMINGTON, Del. Dec. 3.-Because
Of the quarantine this State has de-
Elared against Pennsylvania on account
Of the mouth and hoof disease now so
prevalent among the cattle in that
State, the numerous enthusiastic fox
hunters, who live along the border line,
have decided TO fOTeg0 their favOrite
sport in order 10 avoid the possibility Of
their horses and hounds carrying the
germs of the disease into this State.
The Washington times., 1908-12-03
MUSKRAT PROPHETS
PREDICT WI WINTER

WINSTED, Conn. Dec. 3.-Basing
their predictions on the work Of musk
rats, weather seers pTOphesy an album
dance OF rain before the winter is over
The suauJs have noted that the animals
have built their homes high upon the
borders of lakes and rivers. This If IS
claimed, is regulated year by year by
the height 20 which the water IS ex-
Eected To rise.
The Washington times., 1908-12-03
WOULD BAR PRIZE
SCHEMES FROM MAIL

DeDloring the use OF the mails BY
subscription agencies. Third Assistant
Postmaster General Lawshe. in his an
nual report, strongly urges the passage
Of more stringent regulations regarding
the admission to the mails OF publiea-
tons which Ofrer premiums 70 their
subscribers.
The report cites as evidence OF the
public demand for a postal savings
hank the tendency TO deposit money
by taking out a money order ana IaJer
retaining the amount deposited.
The Washington times., 1908-12-03
L. E. YOST FUNERAL
TO BE TOMORROW

Funeral services for Louis Il. Yost,
who has been connected with The
Washington Times as compiler Of court
house records. and who died yesterday
at his home. Gil 5 street northwest, viii
be held tomorrow afternoon at ? clock
at the home The funeral VIII be pri-
vate The intermcnt viii be made in
GleuWOBd Cemetery
Mr. YGst is survived by two sons,
Louis A. and Ernest T.. YOst.