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The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-05-13
BOYLE's STORY is
NOT BELIEVED BY
THE AUTHORITIES

Youngston, Ohio, May 13.-Unless
stronger proof than the word Of James
Boyle Is offered to show that there ID
a mysterious connection with the death
OF Daniel Feeble, jr., which occurred
here four years ago, there will be no
official investigation of the story. DAN
Tel Feeble, father Of the dead man, the
police and county officials are unani-
nous in expressing the opinion that
,Boyle's story is untrue.
Authorities believe that If the infor-
nation made by Boyle's attorney in
connection with the kidnapping story
was fruitless, they accomplish nothing
by an inquiry.
At the time Of Beeb!e's death Boyle
was employed in a plumbing shop ad-
Joining the building ron which Bee
bic fell. The police express the opin-
ion hat Boyle heard much about the
death in his shop, and from his knowl-
edge of the accident built his story.
Boyle's Story Refuted.
Boyle's story received REPUTATION to-
day when George Battieger. Who was
near the scene of the accident when
Reeble met his death. related his YER
sion OF the case.
With Michael D%onnelly, a patrol
man. he helped pick up Feeble. who
was unconscious Battieger says there
was no one in the vicinity until Joined
by Donnelly. Donnelly today corrobo-
rated this story.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-05-13
TAFT STARTS A REALTY BOOM,

Beverley, Mass. May 12.-The choice
Of Beverly for the summer residence
of President and Mrs. Taft has resulted
in a boom for real estate here, and
landlords have raised the rentals at
least 20 per cent. New Workers are
said to be planning to build two big
hotels near the Taft cottage.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-05-13

NEW YoRK-Collector of Port Loeb
has announced the removal from the
customs service of five assistant weighs
ers for incompetency.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-05-13
Mrs. Auou.ta Ev.n..

Mobile. Ala. May 12.-Mrs. AusKusta
Evans, the well known southern. au-
thoress. died here from an attack OF
heart failure.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-05-13
y. J. Bailey. Cleveland, o.
Propossd Abduction.

"On March 16, 1909. I received an an
swer to the same. which read:
Friend Bailey: You knew the cir
.cumstances and the promise I made
you when you left here. but II o are
AZ really desperately in need of money
little plan which with your co-opera-
.tion can be very successfully carried
out, vis., the abduction of j. p. Whit
las son. I can ran to have the
boy brought to Warren, o.. due there
at ISIS. with scort (There is no
signature to the letter.
7 left Cleveland at 8:15 a. M, and
arrived at Warren at 1906 q. m. then
proceeded to Niles, O., by street car.
] boarded an Erie train and arrived at
Warren at 11:18 a. m, but falling to
see the boy and his escor l got off at
Warren and remained in the vicinity
of the depot.
About 10 minutes later the boy and
escort arrived and I was informed they
drove from sharon to Warren. l in
formed h party to take the boy up
along the Pittsburg & Western track
and leave him there and I would attend
to the rest of 1t. and which he pro-
'ceeded to do.
After making inquiries as to the
next train to Cleveland, I brought the
boy to Niles, o., from there to Ash
tabula, n then to Cleveland. On
March % l received a letter from Mr..
Forker stating that some one had In
formed Mr.. Whitla that they had rec
'ognized his boy on March Is in Niles,
o., and that James Boyle, of Sharon,
was with him: also hat Mr.. Whitla
was afraid to divulge the information
for fea the boy might come to some
harm and telling me to be careful and
be on the alert. and that when I re-
ceived the money to Immediately sur
render the YOUNGSTOWN letter and to
send them to him (Mr. Forker } at
Sharon, and on Tuesday, April %, to
return half Of the ransom money to
him (Mr. Forker) and he would turn
over the anne to the party who tool
Willie Whit!a to Warren.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-05-13
soYLE's STATEMENT ACCUSES
HARRY FORkER. OF SHARON

Mercer. Pa, May 13.-Before he was
taken from here to the penitentiary
at Pittsburg James Boyle gave out the
following Interview to be used under
his name:
by James II. Boyle, Monday. May
70, 1909. The complete history of the
kidnapping of Willie Whitla, the origin
of same and what led up to it.-On the
morning OF -. between the hours
of --, Dan Feeble, jr., was found
dead on the sidewalk in ron Of the
Mauser block, East Federal street,
Youngstown, o., and over the PROSTATE
form was Mr.. Harry Forker, of Sharon,
Pa, holding in his right hand a pack
of letters that was gathered from
the sidewalk near the dead body of
Mr.. Reeble.
LAS he was about to depart from the
vicinity he was Intercepted by the cor
oner and a man who has since passed
to his reward, Mr.. D Shay, a saloon-
keeper, Of Oak street, Youngstown, O.
In Mr.. Forker's hurry to leave the
scene he failed to find two envelopes
that contained our letters. The same
taken to his place of business on Oak
street.
The writer and Mr.. Shay examined
and read h contents of the same,
which proved beyond a doubt the pres
5ence OF Mr.. Forker there at that time.
~ ~ NSiG MIlllSl ny IL luuy,
two from a party in New York. and
the others from Cleveland, o..
Money 10 Offered.
AT a later day Mr.. Forker was APP
prised of the fact that the writer held
these letters In his possession and
asked II he could use the same. A let
ter was Immediately sent the writer by
Mr.. Forker stating that he (Mr. Fork
er) would like to have a personal talk
with the writer, which meeting took
place a day or SO after. Mr.. Forker
acknowledged he would pay q sum of
money for the possession of said let
tiers. The amount. not being consid-
BRED sufficient. was refused, and from
that day on up until March. 1908, the
writer, on the pretext OF exposing the
letter, on the coincidence OF Mr.,
Forker being discovered bending over
the PROSTATE form of MI. Feeble. had
received at different times amounts of
money from Mr.. Forker to remain ST
lent;
turned to Sharon with my wife, l met
Mr.. FOrker OF East State street and
informed him that unless I received
$4,000 between then and the time in
tended to leave Sharon 1 would hold
the secret no longer.
He then informed me that 1t was
impossible for him to get that amount
OF money. but some time in April. 1908,
he was to come in possession of a GER
ain amount Of none and would then
turn some over to me. which was sat
isfactory at hat time.
ION my leaving Sharon on March 12,
1903. I proceeded to Cleveland, and on
h same evening I addressed to
Forker. No. 2449 East State st., Sharon,
Pa. q letter, which read as follows:
Mr.. Harry Forker-Dear Sir: 1
have decided not to wait any longer in
regard to the money proposition and
will be something exposed. Sincerely
yours.
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q. Paul Hotel Manager

st. Paul. Mimi, May 13.-Alfred A.
Peacock, proprietor and manager OF
the Ryan hotel. died here last night.
aged Sc years.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-05-13
PORTO RICO NEEDS
A SPANKING TAFT
Naughty Wards Have Forgot
ten How Good Uncle Sam
Has Been to Them.


Washington, May 12.-For the
want of a quorum the House
took no action on the presidents
message recommending RENEE
dial legislation for the island Of
Porto Rico. In the Senate the
message was referred without
discussion to the committee on
Porto Rico.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-05-13

either prisoner on the journey back to
their cells and it was considered un-
necessary to manac them, such was
their condition., !,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-13
DENMARK PLANS
 BETTER DEFENSE

Copenhagen. February 12.-Bills pro- viding for better sea and land defense for Copenhagen and the coast of Zee land were introduced in the folkething today by the minister of national de- fense. The contemplated Notifications in volve an expenditure of something over s11, 100000 and the construction of score of torpedo boats and a half dozen sub marines also is contemplated
 In introducing the bills the minister referred to the necessity of Denmark be- ing in a position to preserve her neu- trality under all circumstances, and it was while peace prevailed that a prop erly organized system of defense should be created Europe was passing through a period of tension and unrest and dur ing the last generation the probability of Danish waters becoming the scene of serious conflicts in any further war be- tween the great powers of Europe had come considerably nearer. It is proposed to raise the necessary money by a new income tax imposed on the richer sec tion of the population.
 In conclusion the minister announced that the government made it's continuance in office dependent upon the adoption of the present proposals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-13
ALABAMIANS WILL
 ATTEND MEETING Educators Going to the Ma
 tionaI Association HAVE SPECIAL SLEEPER Letter of Instruction Is Sent Out By Chief Clerk w. F. Feaein of the
 State Educational De-
 partment.
HAVE SPECIAL SLEEPER

Montgomery February 12-(Special.)- Alabama educators are going to Chicago in goodly number to the sessions of the February 23 to 25. Following is a list of the teachers and others who are go- ing and have secured space in the sleep CT that the Alabama party will have all the way: Harry C. Gunnels, Montgomery; J. D. Matlock, Birmingham; John w. Abererombie University; George " Duncan, Auburn; N. R. Baker, Ensley W. E. Striplin, Gadsden; S. S. Murphy Mobile; C. M. Dannelly, Evergreen; A. A. Persons, Bessemer; c. L. Floyd, Mont gomery; J. H. Phillips, Birmingham; " Frank Puckett Sheffield; L. H. Haral- son, Alabama City; J. D. Williams, Woodlawn; W. B. Peterson. Montgom- cry; A. F. Harmon, Selma J. J. Doster, University: William F. Feagin. Montgom- cry; E. o. Sanders, Pratt City: James H. Foster Tuscaloosa; l.. L. Vann We tumpka; J. V. Brown, Dothan: Dr. F. B. Dressler, University: Dr. c. c. Thach, Au- burn; W. w. Brandon, Montgomery; W. R. Harrison. Union Springs, and others.
 Letter of Instructions.
 Anticipating a demand for the space, Chief Clerk W. F. Feagin of the educa- ttonal department has sent out the follow ing letter:
 Montgomery, February 10, 1909.
 Dear Sir: The special sleeper carrying the Alabama party to Chicago will leave Montgomery at 6:43 D. m. Sunday, Febru- ary 21, and will go via what is commonly known as the Evansville Route" The party will leave Birmingham at 92O and Decatur at 12:12. I think every berth in the special sleeper will be taken In fact 24 reservations have already been made The delegation will be a representative one and I trust that the trip will be en- joyable to all
 You have been assigned berth No. .., and if there is the slightest doubt about going with us on this trip l shall appre- ciate it if you will inform me immediate 1y, as the sleeper is now full and prob ably others will go if they cam secure a reservation in the special sleeper.
 You should purchase your railroad ticket to Chicago from your home town on the certificate plan. but your sleeper ticket may be purchased at Montgomery, Birmingham or Decatur Instructions will be given the local ticket agents at these points relative to assignments for the special sleeper.
 gest that you make the necessary hotel reservation at Chicago. I think a major ity of the Alabama party intend to stop at ''The Stratford" I sent you a copy of the revised edition of the programme of the department of superintenderce a few days ago. You may find the hotel rates on page of this pamphlet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-13
NASHVILLE HAS
 SCHEDULE READY

Nashville, February 12.-(Special.)- )- Frank Bassett, the well-known umpire, who is this year a student at the Uni versity of Nashville, announced today the schedule for the Maroons. All told 31 games have been booked, including con- tests with some of the principal college teams of the south. The complete schedule follows:
 April and 3-Cumberland on Peabody Field
 April and 7-Southwestern Presbyterian university at Clarksville.
 April 12 and 13-Sewanee at Sewanee. April 23 and 24-Vanderbilt in Nashville. April 29 and 9O-Misssippi A. & M. at Starkville, Miss.
 May 3, and 5-Howard college at Bir- mingham.
 May 6, and S-Louisiana State univer- sity at Baton Rouge.
 May 10, Il and 12-Baylor university at Waco, Tex.
 May 13, IA and 15-Texas State at Austin. May F, 1S-Jefferson academy at Nat chez, Miss.
 May 19, 2O-Gordon institute at Barnes vile, Ga.
 May 21, 22-Mercer college at Macon, Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-13
New Steamship Line.

Jacksonville, Fla, February i2.-Gover- nor Gilchrist today signed the charter of the American and West Indian Steamship company and the line will be inaugurated at an early day with regular sailings for both freight and passengers between Jack sonville and the port of Caibarien, Cuba Dr. Edwin Souther, president of the com- pany, has called a meeting to be held here next Tuesday, when options on ter mnals will be closed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-13
Murderer Is Cantured.

Chattanooga, February 12-Charles I. Meade, wanted in Scott county, Virginia, for the atrocious murder November 26, 1906, of A. J. Porter. has been captured in Wyoming and will be taken to Bristol and placed in, jail to await trial. Meade. it is said, made an effort to kill Porter s wife at the same time Porter was mur- dered. A large reward for the capture of Meade is now on deposit in bank at Gate City, Va
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-13
Prominent Physician Dead.

Columbus, Ga, February 12.-Dr. w. w. Bruce, one of the most prominent phy- sicians of western Georgia, died at his home in Kingsboro, Harris county, this afternoon, aged 91. He was a Mason and prominent in church work. Two sons survive him, Dr. R. J. and John F. Bruce. both residents of Harris county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-13
Searchino for Vessel,

Norfolk, Va. February 12.-The revenue cutter Onondaga will be sent from here to search for the abandoned schooner FL vira Ball. When the Ball began settling Monday Mate Robbins filled a can with oil. and using old rags for a wick. lighted the torch, which attracted the attention of other vessels.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-13
Anti-saIoon League Meeting.

Norfolk, Va, February 12.-The closing session tonight of the Virginia Anti-Saloon league was devoted to addresses and a statement of the future policy of the league by the executive committee, read by Dr. James Cannon, Jr. He declared that while local option is the slogan of the league, this will be laid down at any time for statewide prohibition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-13
Darwin Centenary Observed.

Boston, February 12.-The centennial anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin was observed by the Massa- chusetts Institute of Technology So- ciety of Arts at Huntington hall last night. Prof. w. T. Sedgewick of the institute and Prof. Percival Lowell, director of the Lowell observatory at Flagstaff, Ariz., were the speakers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-13
Biu Suit Against Hotel.

Guthrie, Okla, February 12.-Attor- ney Caldwell today filed suit against the lone Hotel company, proprietors of the lone hotel, for $3S,000, at the rate of 5000 per day, fine accruing for al legged violations of the prohibition laws. The lone is the headquarters for poli- ticians and members of the legisla- ture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-13
MASONIC NOTICE.

All members of Birmingham Temple Lodge, No. 636, A. E. & A. M,, are requested to meet at Masonic Temple Sunday aft ernoon, February IA, at 2 o'clock to attend the funeral of Brother R. H. Pritchard. All Masons are cordially invited. The services will be held in the Temple, to which the public is invited
 F. A. HEWITT, w. M.
 WALTER K. McADORY, Secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-13
Killed In a Quarrel.

Greenville, Miss. February 12.-Follow- ing a quarrel at Belzoni. Miss. today be- tween the town marshal. w. w. Began, and bridge tender. Richard Maxwell, the latter shot and killed Began. Other than 1t is asserted that both men had been drinking, no details of the killing are available.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-13
Schooner Is Rescued.

New York February 12.-With all hands on board exhausted by their constant 1abors for days to keep their vessel free of water the schooner Richard F. Charley, Captain Faulkner, from Jackson vi1e lumber laden was lowed into this harbor today by the tug Reliance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-13
Exchange Is Cheaper Than Freight

IF THIS WASN'T A STRAIGHT, SQUARE SALE WE WOULDN'T BE SPENDING MON FEY TO TELL YOU ABOUT TT. WE'D SIT QUIETLY BY TILL YOU NEED THE SHOES AND GET THE REGULAR PRICE. BUT SOMEBODY GETS A GOOD TR A D E EVERY MINUTE TILL THEY ARE ALL GONE. WE HAVE GOT TO VACATE AND IT'S YOUR MOVE TO COME IN AND GET A NEW PAIR BEFORE WE MOVE, FOR ABOUT HALF PRICE.
 YOU CAN s A V E ENOUGH ON THE FAMILY SHOE BILL IN FEBRUARY TO GO ON A VACATION IN JUNE.
 ARE YOU GAME FOR IT?
 COME TODAY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-13
Mill End Specials

Combination Suits in Corset Covers and Drawers ..r............... 5Oc of Aprons in girgham and lawn. .z5c Misses and Maids Caps and
 Aprons .................... 25c Panamas, Chevrons and Fancies in black and colored skirts .... .$3.9S Silk Drop Skirts in black and colored, for this only .............. .S34S
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-13

In the Mill End Sale we have about 200 White Lawn Children's Dresses, slightly soile1 They go at One-Half Mill Cost.
 hams, etc, ages to If years, 50c Childrnns Rompers ............ 39c Hundreds of values in Gowns; grand variety of patterns. .oSc Skirts with 1S-inche Embroidered hounoo, also lace. ................9S 9Sc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-13

Wear a carnation. Get one at Lonto's Cafe Sunday. 118 N. 20th St.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-13
AT THE DRESS GOODS SECTION

AT THE DRESS GOODS SECTION
 Great values in low priced Suitings, new weaves and color effect; double fold and easily worth 3oc. Mill End Sale, per yard .23c Odd lot Mixed Suitings, light and med ium colors, stripes. cheeks, etc, worth up to 59c. Mill End Sale, yard ... 23c 36-inch Poplar Cloth, all colors and black, per yard .24c Danish Cloth, all colors and black, per
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-13
Great Waist Specials

Lawn Waists, embroidery and lace ef-
 fleets, long sleeves ........... .25c Colored and White Waists, new pat Black Lawn and Sateen Tailored eff
 fects ..s.......... gsc White Lawn, Lingerie and Madras,
 about 50 styles ......a asc White Waists, plaited, plain and tail-
 OTeQ . bSC White Lingerie, latest designs, lace
 trimmed Directoire sleeve for. 9s,. Exceptional values in Lingerie, Lace
 and Tailored patterns, $I.0S 10. .$65.0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-13

A good Scrub Brush .............1 .1oc A good Egg Beater .................5 5c good Enameled Chamber. ..... 35c good 3-string Broom. ............ 15c Hearth Broom. ..................... 1Oc Nickel plated Lamp for. .$1.30 Loaded Shells, per box. ............4 40c Single barreled Shot Guns ... .S3.75 No. Barrel Churn, 3 gallons. =. .s3.5O No 1 Barrel Churn gallons. |. :. e. s4.0O
The Washington times., 1909-08-13
STRIKING HATTERS
EXPECT VICTORY
Contract Drawn Up by Gov
ernor Fort Taken to
Mean This.

NEWARK. n. j., Aug. 13.-Governor
Fort has been authorized to prepare a
contract for the signatures of the New
ark and Orange hat manufacturers. the
officers Of the unions. and the striking
employees.
At a conference at Sea Girt that lasted
Internationally through yesterday, the
differences that for seven months have
divided the bosses and the $50 or more
strikers were discussed fully and freely
with the governor and Col. Austen Col
gate by six of the manufacturers. repre-
senting four factories, and President
John A Mofhtt. of the United Hatters
of North America.
The proposed written agreement or
contract is TO be signed within five days,
provided there is no change In the tenta-
tive understanding that has been
reached as a result of the efforts OF the
governor.
It is not too much to say that the
tentative agreement spells victory for
the striking union men, and means that
II all goes on in the manner that it has
started the union label, for which they
have been fighting, Will be placed in the
hats turned out hereafter by the fac
tories where they were employed.
The Washington times., 1909-08-13
BIG TIME is COMING
FOR THE MACCABEES
Annual Inspection and Installation
of New Tents Will Begin
September 2.

Thursday evening, September p the
District officers Of the Knights of the
Maccabees. will BEGIN the annual in
spection of the various local tents with
the examination Of M. Vernon Tent,
No 4. Prior to that time the installa-
ton Of new officers and the institution
Of new tents viii take place. State
Deputy Supreme Commander D. ".
GaH viii organize new tents at Fairfax
Court House and Balston, Va, and
at Tenleytown.
Officers are to be installed by Bright
wood Tent. No. 3, next Tuesday even
ing TIE schedule for the ouicial vista
tons next month follows:
Mt. Vernon Tent, No. 4, Thursday
evening, September >; Anacostia Tent,
70. Z, Saturday evening, September f.
Brightwood Tent, No. 5, Tuesday even
ing, September Z; Golden Eule Tent.
No. 3. Thursday evening, September 3;
National Tent. No. 1. Monday evening,
September l3; Metropolitan Tent, No.
-. Tuesday evening, September Il: Dis
trict Tent, No. 3, Thursday evening,
September 16; Georgetown Tent, no. 9,
Monday evening, September %
The Washington times., 1909-08-13
CHILD STPANGLES.

ROSELAND, n. J., Aug 1S.-In toss
ing about. little Harriet Voorhees,
eight months old, an inmate Of the
Christian Endeavor Fresh Air Home
at this place. fell between the cot on
which she slept and the wall of the
ROOM and was strangled TO death. No
cry was heard by the other children in
the room. and the adults at the home
first learned OF the fatality when the
mother, Mrs. Wilmer Voorhees,, of New
ark. entered the room to get her baby.
The Washington times., 1909-08-13
WANT MORE DRINKS
IN JOHN BULLS NAVY
British Officers Demand Extension
of Daily Limit Rule
Strictly Enforced.

LONDON, Aug. 13.-British naval Of
hcers. fncensed at the punishment OF
Lieut.. J. H +. Carey, Of his Hajesty's
ship Goliath. for exceeding his drink
limit. today are demanding Of the ad-
miralty IN extension of the drink limit
that amounts almost 10 a removal Of
restrictions.
The present limit is three glasses
each of spirits wine and beer daily.
on July - Carey imbibed thirteen
glasses Of spirits. eight of port wine,
and seven of beer. For this infractIOn
of the rules be was tried, found guilty,
reprimanded, ordered TO lose six months
seniority, and dismissed from his ship.
The Washington times., 1909-08-13
TWO FRAME HOUSES
ARE AGAIN STRANDED
This Time Telegraph Wires Are in
Way of Homeless
Homes.

The two frame houses belonging II
Mark Craig, a letter carrier, which have
been travelling to and fro on the streets
of Alexandria looking for a location are
again baked. this time by telephone
wires in front Of lots on Columbus
street.
Mr. Craig intended to put the houses
on lots near Cameron street and moved
them down from Henry street when he
was stopped by residents Of the neigh
borhood, who objected to having the
houses located there. For several days
the houses remained in the street, the
owner being undecided what TO do with
them.
Then he purchased the lots on Column
bus street. but the telephone company
now refuses to permit him to raise the
wires and pull his houses under.