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New-York tribune., 1909-06-18
PEoNAGE IN SOUTHERN STATES.
Bennett Committee to Recommend Drastic
Action by Government.
From The TrIhune Rureau

Washington. June l7.-That there is necessity
FOR action by the federal government to correct the
evils Of peonaEe IN certain parts of the South
asserted to-day by Representative Rernct, 81 New
York. who has just returned from an Investigation
Of labor conditions IN Southern States. Mr. Bennett
and Representative Burnet OF Alabama. we're ap-
pointed by the House to make tour Of the South
as members Of the immigration commission. They
will report 10 Congress at the next session. and for
that reason not willing 70 announce the re-
suits OF their Investigation present. but Mr.
Renuet said that the report would recommend
dras site legislation, which he hopes will stop pe"n-
a age in many parts Of the South
New-York tribune., 1909-06-18
TO OPPOSE LADY ABERDEEN.
France Names Nine Siefried for President of
International Council of Women

Toronto. June l7.-Mue- Jules Siefried was nom
mated hv France "a oppose Lady Aberdeen FOR the
presidency of the international Council or Women
tonight Dr. Alice Solomon. OF Germany. was
elected corresponding secretary: Mrs. W. f. San
ford. Of Hamilton. ont. treasurer. and Mrs May
Wright SewaI of Chicago. honorary president
Invitations for the next guingueunial council 70
he held I'm 1914 received from Australia,
France. Italy and Norway. II is expected that
Paris will be selected Letters were read showing
activity In the movement in Egypt. Finland. Russia.
Turkey lnd Argentina Tonight civic reception
WAS rendered 10 the delegates by Mayor oliver at
The Li-E EalL
New-York tribune., 1909-06-18
MORE CHOLERA IN ST. PETERSBURG.
Twenty-fou New Cases Were Admitted to the
Municipal Hospitals on Wednesday.

St Petersburg June 17.-The number Of cholera
cases IN tho Russian capital is increasing daily
Tweuty-four new cases and seventee" suspects
were admitted 20 the municipal hospitals during
the fUentv-four hours ended at noon today \
man who stopping at hotel In the centre OF
the city IS among tie dead from the disease
u is now believed that the filtration beds have
become infected as districts of the city served
with water from these sources are furnishing a
larger percentage Of cases than the two districts
that get their water by direct pumping project
has been introduced iu the city Council go build
DETECTING sewer 20 carry away the forty-tw" mill
iou gallons Of sewage that are yearly discharged
into the N.va above the intake Of the filtration
llf1
New-York tribune., 1909-06-18
INCOME TAX AMENDMENT.
offered in the Senate by Mr.. Brown, OF
Nebraska.

Washington, June l7.-That Congress shall nave
mower 10 Law and collect direct taxes upon income
without spportionuent among the several states
according to population Is the sueJe'' o' an
ernardu,ent to the Constitution proposed in res"-
1,1,ion submitted to the Senate to-day by NJ
Brown Of Nebraska The resolution provides Tor
the submission Of the question to the legislatures
Of the states for their approval as suggested ny
Finance
Senator McI-aurin. OF Mississippi. suggested that
il the reference 10 direct taxes should be stricken
out it would accomplish the object sought ana al
the same time permit the levying OF other taxes
on the same line instead OF confning II to incomes
alone
Agreeing with the Mississippan. Mr.. Brown sald
his purpose TO confne the tax 10 incomes
New-York tribune., 1909-06-18
PROPOSED DUTY ON PETROLEUM.
Half Cent q Gallon on Crude-25 Per Cent on
Refined and Products.

Washington. June 1.-THE Committee on Finance
will not present an amendment placing dutN Oh
petroleum. but such an amendment VIII Oe oi
= -, po,-osa . member OF the committee. on
,G,a aoor of the Senate II expected that Chalr-
man AIdrich will accept it.
The rate 10 be proposed is half cent saiIol i
on crude oil and . per ad valorem on rehheu
oil rasolene benzine naphtha, parafhne ana o'i,.I
'' -. - ,o.ro1a,,,, The amendment will also
,,,.t7e that no drawback shall be allowed on Pc
New-York tribune., 1909-06-18
CAPE COD CANAL PLANS APPROVED.
Secretary Dickinson Acts on Report Of Board
of Engineers.

Washington, June 1T-Secretary Dickinson has
approved the plans Of the Boston, Cape Cod and
New York Canal Company for the construction of
a sea level ship canal between Massachusetts
Bay and the head OF Buzzard's Bay, subject 10
the supervision Of the district engineer Boston
TIE project involves the construction Of jet
ties, dredging of approaches Barnstable and
Buzzards BAY and the deposit OF the excavated
material The approval OF the department
based on reports from the army engineers that no
navigation interests will be adversely affected by
the canal.
New-York tribune., 1909-06-18
RUIZ CASE IN PARLIAMENT.
Home Secretary Says He Will Investigate In
ouest if Furnished with Facts.

London. June I-.-Home Secretary Gladstone. In
the House Of Commons this afternoon promised 10
investigate the inquest into the death "f Mrs Mary
Agnes Ruiz in this city last May, II furnished
with the facts.
This promise was given in reply TO question
made by Peter +. Curran. Independent-Labor mem
her from Durham. who drew attention 10 the fact
that the newspapers were not notified Of the hold
ing Of this inquest and declared that the coroner
since had absolutely refused to give the purport
of the depositionS NJ Curran asked II the Home
secretary's department. vas not In position 10
rIt an end 10 this scandal
New-York tribune., 1909-06-18
"cYcLoNg" LEWIS JURY DIsAeREEs

The jury In the case of Abe Lewis. whom
brownsville recognizes rs the leader Of the "Cy-
clone" Lewis gang and who placed trial
yesterday before Judge Dixie. I'm the County Court
Brooklyn. on a charge Of robbery in the first de
gree disagreed. and Lewis was held In S."" bail
for n second trial Lewis was accused of raidinE
the restaurant ~ Joseph Bahers At No Jamaic1
avenue on october I. 1877. with the assistance of
his associates and taking everything OF value IN
the piece. Several witnesses testified that ne was
the leader OF a sang which had :crr'rtzrd Browns
,-lun
New-York tribune., 1909-06-18
AMERICAN KILLED IN MEXICO.
Shot in Back by Native Mill Owner After
Dispute Over $500.

Meriro CITY. June IA dispatch from 'ordoVa
saws that " g. Pennington. OF chicago manager
~ tho chicago Tropical Plantation Company was
shot and killed by n Mexican AZ sugar mill at
Oneala Vera Crlz. Monday following dis
pute over EAH which Pennington said was due his
company from the Mexican
Failing 10 get settlement. Pennington attached
a SUGAR mill belonging To the Mexican. The Mex
lean shot Pennington in the back with ruckshot
New-York tribune., 1909-06-18
COMMODITIES CLAUSE MANDATE.
Supreme Court Directs Circuit Court to Re
verse Its Former Verdict

Washington June 1.-THE mandate Of the Su-
Treme Court in the involving the constitu-
rionality Of the commodities clause OF the railroad
rate law issued today the request OF the
Attorney General.
This is the last proceeding OF the Supreme Court
in these cases. The mandate IS addressed 10 the
Circuit Court for the Eastern District of Penn
sylvania That court IS directed TO reverse its
former verdict. hodirE the law unconstitutional
and enter a verdict in accordance with the finding
Of The Supreme Court which was To the effect
that while valid the Law is much more limited n
its application than the Department Of Justice con
tended.
New-York tribune., 1909-06-18
MoNoPoLIEs DECLARED LEGAL.
Venezuela's High Court Declares Castro
DEGREES Were Unconstitutional

Caracas June 1.-THE High Federal Court mas
given p decision declaring unconstitutional Castro
DEGREES Of January. 1908. which annulled the saIt
and match MONOPOLY concessions. The decision
restores the Ethelburga Syndicate, Limited OF
London all its rights.
Albert Pam who is a director in the monopoly
companies successfully carried the negotiations
v-ithcu. diplomatic intervention The EtheIburga
Syndicate owns both the salt and match companies
Of Venezuela and business will be resumed
New-York tribune., 1909-06-18
GOLF CLUB ELECTS Mr.. TAFT A MEMBER

Norwich, Conn. June i7.-President Taft, who is
be the guest of the city Of Norwich July
and s. on the occasion the celebration of the
2Jcth anniversary OF the founding OF the Town,
been elected a member OF the Norwich Golf Club
ana letter app-isiug him Of the fact has been for
warded 10 Washington. Mr.. Taft will be guest
OF Winslow T. Williams. Of the golf club. ard il
hoped that the President will be able 20 pld.' O
game over the links while visiting here.
New-York tribune., 1909-06-18
u.o COMPANY REoReANlzE0.

Buffalo June IA reorganization Of the Edward
Ellsworth Company and subsidiary concerns oetter
known as the H.-O. Company. was effected mere
TO-DAY A bond issue of $4,000 was authorized.
Of which 500 600 will he issued AZ once and under
written by a Buffalo bank. Robert l. Fryer and
George V Forman. Buffalo bankers. and William
Moore Of Hoopston. III, were appointed com
mittee Of three to manage the reoTSanized com
New-York tribune., 1909-06-18
RAIN STOPS PRESIDENTS GOLF GAME.

Washington, June 17.-Prssident Taft played golf
in the rain again Starting the Chevy Chase
links In a slight rain. the President and Senator
Bourne. his opponent had not proceeded further
than fourth hole when the water came down
in torrents. They played for two more holes,
when they compelled by the condition
grounds abandon the match
New-York tribune., 1909-06-18
BRAzlL's PRESIDENT FORMS CABINET.

Rio de Janeiro. June l7-President Milo Pecanha
has succeeded in forming new cabinet. as follows
Minister ot Foreign Affairs. Baron de Rio Branco
Minister OF the Interior. Esmeraldine Bauieirs.
Minister Of Finance. Leopoldo de Bulhoes; Minister
Of War. General Carlos EuSenio: Minister ~ Ma
IInc. Adm.raL ALeNanlrinn AIencar-
New-York tribune., 1909-06-18
CHINESE ROAD WANTS OREGON TIES.

Washington. June 1.-THE Tientsin- Pukow Rail
v.av according 10 cable dispatch received 10y the
bureau Of manufactures to-day from Wilbur 7.
C;racrv American Consul at Tsing-t invites
sca led proposals for supplying $500 prime quality
oregon pine railroad ties. Bids will close on
New-York tribune., 1909-06-18
THUNDERsToRMs KILL MANY
Great Loss of Life and Damage to Property
in the Sanok District. Austria

Vienna Junc I7-Ther" hav" been great loss "f
life and damage 20 property I'm IN" Sanok district
br thundcr~torrus MANY houses nav" been strA"k
ls lightning and tho occupants killed In on" case
"a barn ion which nrty people had sought shelter
from a doluge of rain was struck and ten men
u..r. tLII.I
New-York tribune., 1909-06-18
PLAGUE CONFINED TO CARACAS.

Caracas, June lI-There are now thirteen case
Of buhonic plague in Caracas. The disease is con
fned TO this city.
New-York tribune., 1909-06-18
Arrest Harweod Twioe for smokina.

Seattle, June Nv. D Haywood. the Socialist
lecturer was arrested tWice yesterday for violating
fell into the hands of the officers in Ellenshurg
he placing a cigarette in his mouth. He was
released SIS bonds. Later in the day he was
arrested in North Yakima While smoking s cigar
bond
New-York tribune., 1909-06-18
ola co,d;.rs =, sbor+ Rattan.

Los Angeles June T.-One hundred and fifty in
mates the Soldiers Home Sawtee said last
night that they would leave the institution the da
which their pension money was available be
cause of the sCant food supplied Governor e
Cochran says the appropriation for the Home has
been cut down by Congress, while the number of
inmates has increased. He stated yesterday that
he had only So 10 last the commlssary depart
until July /.
New-York tribune., 1909-06-18
COSTLY Y. Nj. c. A. HOUSE IN MEXICO.

n.w $4,000 Young Mems Christian Association
building 10 he erected in this city was laid yes
terdav Vice President Raymon Corral oficiated
At the ceremonies. which were attended by promi-
neut officers ~ the republic
New-York tribune., 1909-06-18
RUSSIAN BANDITS KILL FAMILY.

Kiev Russia June IA hand of armed men to
da, visited the estate Of a local landholder and
demanded a large sum Of money. This was re-
fused the bandits who thereupon shot the land
owner his mother. three peasants and servant
and made their escape.
New-York tribune., 1909-06-18
VENEZUELA AND GERMANY FRIENDS.

Berlin June 11.-An agreement Of amity com
rrerce and navigation between Venezuela and Ger
MANY, was to-day asscuted 20 by the federal council
New-York tribune., 1909-06-18
FIRED ON BRITISH SHIP
RUSSIAN U4RSHIP'S 4CT.
Nan Hurt, Ship Damaged by Tor
ped0 Boat Guarding the Gar.

Viborg. Finland, June IA British steamer
was fired on last night by Russian torpedo
boat for approaching too close to the bay on the
Finnish coast where Emperor Nicholas and En-
peror William met to-day.
The British steamer in question was the
Woodburn, Of Newcastle She was hailed ana
fired on off Wirolahti island of BiOrke.
The first shot a blank charge. but this
was followed a few seconds later by two shells
Portions Of the shells penetrated the bulkheads
and the boiler of the WOodburn The engineer
of the steamer was wounded in the leg and was
taken aboard the Russian cruiser Asia where
his wounds we're dressed. Later the injured
man conveyed to a hospital at Viborg.
After making repairs. the Woodburn sailed
tonight for her home port.
Russian torpedo boats have been patrolling
Pitkipas Bay. the rendezvous of the two En-
perors- It was one of these guard vessels that
fired the British ship. The incident shows
the extreme nervousness for the safety of the
Emperor. even AZ sea.
New-York tribune., 1909-06-18
Thuo Steals stenoorapher's Notes

Kansas City. Mo. June l7.-Niss Annie Lee owen.
official stenographer in the police investigation or
the illegal resorts attacked by a thug yester-
day while working in her office Stenoeraphc
notes of testimony in the hearing stolen By
the assaiant. who escaped. Her injuries are NOT
fatal Rewards aggregatng $3.50 have been Of
fered for the mans arrest.
New-York tribune., 1909-06-18
THE QUESTION OF WAGES.

adr FRYE asserted that the average cost Of spruce
wood from Canada delivered AT Maine Taper mills
$40 g cord-
Mr.. Brown replied he would abandon his
fentton and vote ior s. ton on print paper If the
testimony of responsible witness in support o.
Mr. Frye's sfeterncnt could be cited.
u opposition 10 Nj. Browns statement that print
paper can he manufactured cheaply in the
Tnited States as IN canada. Mr. Frye ssid that
skilled labor In Canada receives much
the United States Cnskilled labor. which. he said,
50 per Of the whole labor involved receives
80 per less ia Canada.
Mr. Aldrich sad the House committee in recon-
gnendng the g rate print paper did take
into consideration The difference in cost Of wood
mills in Canada and in the United States. and
tie senate committee had added g a toa that
seecUrt.
sensto.s FRYE. Gsllirser and Hale insisted that
wages acre lower IN Canada than in the United
States while Nj Brown presented the report Of
the Nam committee and the statement OF the
erns-icsa Consul = Quebec to show that wages
were higher in Canada. He asked NJ. Hale IL the
New-York tribune., 1909-06-18
TELEGRAPHlC NEWS NOTES.
Third Death in Mississippi Feud Fioht.

Natchez, Miss June i7LDr LenoX Newman, son
fRht MeadvilIe, Monday. died to-day. He is
the third victim. Herbert Applewhite who
wounded is expected to die. Ten under
New-York tribune., 1909-06-18

London June 17.-Neither the British Foreign
Office the Russian Embassy here has issued
any statement regarding the firing upon the
British steamer Woodburn by Russian war
ship in the vicinity Of Vtborg. The owners Of
the vessel Whitfield & Co, Of Newcastle, have
received telegram from Captain Robertson.
dated Frederikshaven. confirming the reports Of
the attack on his ship
New-York tribune., 1909-06-18

Copenhagen, June 17.-Accordlng to reports
here the reason given by the Russian COM
mander for firing on the British steamer Wood
burn was that the latter vas sienalled by the
Russians. but gave no signal in return
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-20
HURT
THE SCHOOLS.
President Of Normal School Writes on
This interesting Subject.

A circular, dropped at my door the
other day gave the expression Of this
merchants on the status Of their bus.
mess under no.licenge conditions, and
the churches have had their Say"
but | have yet to see a word from
the school people, and yet the schools
are certainly involved.
For Instance take the financial side
Of one Of these schools, the Normal,
the teachers salaries will run to
about $4,000 a year, and the expend'
itures for coal, light, water. janltor
service. etc, will lun about $4,000
a year. In addition there will average
for this year 800 students ut the Nor.
nal who are from out Of town. At the
lowest average estimate the students
will spend here $500 per week each
or $4,000 per week for the total, or
nearly 5000 per month, and for the
school year. s45.6 10000. Add these
three amounts together and one has
about se5, 100000 put out into this
school and 1t differs from other 3
schools IN that virtually al; this mon:
ey comes from tho outside.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-20
REMAINS SENT TO
ROMNEY TODAY
BODY OF HARRY KIDD SHIPPED
ON TRAIN NO. 8 THIS
MORNING.

The remains Of Mr.. Harry Kidd, who
met with such a tragic death on Fri.
day afternoon. were taken to Romney
morning on No. S for interment
In the Romney Cemetery. where the
remains OF n number OF his relatives
rest. Mrs. Jas. Z. Mccoy and son,
Robert, accompanied the remaind
there. The death Of Mr.. Kidd WIS a
great shock to nis many friends in the
community and genuine sorrow pre-.
walls ut the unfortunate ending to his
lie. 10 those who know Mr.. Kidd
best. It n thought that u slight illness
IN the morning caused him to fear
paralysis. BEING Of an Independent M.
tnre, the thought Of utter llelplessness
was more than he could bear, causing
MIN 10 commit the fearful deed. Mr..
Kidd was the last Of 4 large family Of
children.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-20
91HREFN
THE Sof THE BALLOTS.

gNtVhS i
There IneyerSw was an election In Fair.
mont since II became a city in which
politics cut as small figure as In TO-
days contest. 1t IS Just as near q
straight out battle on the liquor 'ques'
Hon as 1 ts possible to make 1t with
aouts aaforS and against" being on the
ticket. OF course there are q good
many voters who don't care much one
Way sqrgh on the other, but for the most
apart the people have gotten a pretty
straight line on the situation and the
people fayorins license Will vote for
stfe We candidates and the drys will
vote the other way, regardless Of
whether a mans name appears under
tie5eagle. the rooster the homeior the
SJNg. Is impossible at this time to
form Il very Intelligent opinion on the
general result, both sides appearing
conftdent Of Victory. It will take the
count OF the t!balla:s to reveal what
tile voters nave done. There will be
some bitterness and some heartaches
over the result no matter which way
Edtgoes, as both sides ARE In dead earn
SestSand fighting as in a life and death
struggle. From outward appearances
seems certain that the dry forces
afe sure sof two councilmen. which
would defeat license. while the chan.
ICES seem at least even in two other
wards, with 4 possibility taat oil Ave
dfy men might pull through, but az
We said there will be no definite
knowledge on who's who until the
votes are counted tonight.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-20
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Now, what is the connection with

Now, what is the connection with
the liquor problem! Well these ex.
lendituMs depend upon the number
Of students who come, here. This year
the students will average 100 more
than last year, for every term, tails
means an expenditure in this town Of
nearly $500 per week, $4,000 per
month, or $4,000 per year-7now I
know that one OF the arguments which
has been effective in getting this In.
crease Of. $4,000 for this year. has
been the wide advertising that Fair.
mont Is a dry town, and so is a
safe town for parents to send th:ir
children to. as B%uckhannon. No won.
der Broaddus College died at Clarks.
burg. It is possible to fool the people
about business value Of saloons, but
the brow OF a father has to be very
low. who does not know that saloons
make q bail town IN which to educate
their children. The people Of Fair
mont have in the Normal School a
money plant equal To any Of the six
most important business enterprises
In town, and would be still Of much
greater service II the community gave
It the proper consideration. Many who
are hustling around to get saloons on
the basis OF tnelr business worth. do
not know the number OF poorer people
in this town who have been able to
make ends meet by boarding, or room
ing students this winter.
II this town goes wet It will be a
hard blow to this school, and the
State would be justihed in moving It
to a town Of better moral sentiment
However, I am hoping I may be able
to continue saying to the people Send
your children to Fairmont; it Is q
dry and clean town."
PRES. STATE NORMAL SCHOOL
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-20
SPRING |G TERM
STUDENTS COMING
MANY ARE ALREADY ENROLLED
THOUGH TERM DOESN'T BE.
GIN TILLgTUESDAY.

Everything ut the Normal Is In read
mess for the spring term and from the
number now enrolled and the numer-
GUS letters and applications received
this will be the record breaking en-
rollnent in the history Of the school,
The one new teacEer who has been
announced to the public is Miss Sarah
Meredith. Professor ". A. Beer, who
is superintendent u 5arlis district,
Harrison county, Is the most likely mp
plicant for the othe or vacancy and will
probably be given the position.
Prof. Beer has been teacher In nor
NAL school work, institute lecturer,
county superintendent. and is in every
way one of the best qualified school
men OF the State.
A new feature in tae Normal for the
spring term will be the gas heating ar
rangements Just lately Installed, dis,
pensing with the old dirty coal and
smoke which caused the people there
abouts to keep their windows and
doors closed.
The janitors are blslly engaged in
getting ready the large basement room
whihc was formerly used for the gym.
nasium for the model country school,
which is being introduced tails term.
The Model Country School is for the
benefit Of the chllL:en living In the
nearby districts WHO have the short
term so common IN country schools.
The pupils OF this department will be
taught by the adj Ianced students OF
the Normal and by the many alvan.
tages offered by this course, such as
free tuition. good teachers, and the
advantages OF the city. many nave TAX.
en- up the offer and now not less than
fifty have been enrolled.
Many of the old students have en-.
rolled this week in order to shorten
the preliminary PERIOD at the begin.
ming Of the term which opens ny IN
earnest Tuesday 2Sd. ii
Several Of the students have taken
advantage Of the holidays and are now
visiting in various Larts Of the State.