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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-04-09
KILLED POLICEMAN.
Grand Jury Vindicates Man Who
Shot Defending Home.

New York, Especially The grand
jury refused to indict Edward
j. Byrnes, who on February 10, shot
and killed Police Sergeant John B.
Goldhammer, as the latter was fore
ing an entrance into Byrne's apart
ments in search of evidence for use
in certain policy prosecutions then
under way
The case attracted wide attention
because of Byrnes' plea that Gold
hammer had no warrant and he be-
lieved the officer was burglar.
Byrnes appears to have convinced
the grand jury of the truth of his
contention
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-04-09
scientist Killed.

Manila Especially Word has been
received here of the murder of DR..
William Jones, the noted anthro-
pologist, who was in the field for the
Field Museum of Chicago, at the
town of Dumabato, at the headwaters
of the Cagayan River, in Isbela Prov
ince.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-04-09
WAS 1000 YEARS OLD.
Death OF Methuselah, A Toad, Found
In A Rock Pocket In A Mine.

New York Especially Methuselah
died here, at his home in the Bronx
Zoo. He was 1000 years old. His
death is ascribed to ills incident to
old age.
Methuselah, also known as Ra
meses H., was a toad which was dis
covered in a rock pocket in mine
500 feet below the surface at Butte,
Montana, two years ago. His age
was carefully computed by the zool-
ogists and biologists.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-04-09

ANGAbANACS AZ 0N0AOStAAs
New York Especially AS a result
of the limitation placed upon new
business of life insurance companies
by the insurance law, the New York
Life Insurance Company, it was an
nounced, will, on May 81, discharge
1000 of it's agents in various parts
of the country. The dismissal order,
which will affect agents who devote
only a part of their time to the
company, was rendered necessary by
the decision rendered by Supreme
Court Justice O'Gorman, upholding
the constitutionality of that section
of the insurance law which limits
new business to be written by any
company in any calendar year to
$3.50, 100000. Justice O'Gorman S
decision forbade the company from
issuing a $4,000 policy on the
ground that it's limit for new bust
ness for the year had been reached
and could not be exceeded.
Edward r. Perkins, second vice
president of the New York Life In
surance Company, said that in the
last two years more than 5000 life
insurance agents have lost Their po-
sitions.c Another 1000 would have
to go by May 81, thus bringing
force which Tonce numbered 5000,
down to 1000.
ut is a curious situation said
Mr. Perkins. II know of no other
business which is affected in like
manner. No other business is sub
jected to such a law. There is no
legal limitation on a bankers bust
ness or on brokers' business. But
If the officers of life insurance COM
pany write more than $3.50, 100000
new business within the calendar
year they are subject to fine and I'M
prisonment.
Three years ago we had 46 Of
fees in this city; now we have only
TO-"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-04-09
Fire Sweeps suburb OF Dallas.

Dallas, Texas, (SpeciaD Sixty
four residences and private sana-
forum in Oak Cliff, suburb of Dali
las, were destroyed by fire, causing
loss estimated at quarter of a
million dollars.
The fire, famed by strong south
west wind, swept through IA resi-
dence blocks.
In the burned area, which covers
more than quarter of mile square
of territory, only five buildings re-
main intact.
All the patients at the sanatorium
were removed in safety.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-04-09
ROOSEVELT THE GUEST
OF ITALIAN ROYALTY
Naples Warmly Grests the Distin-
gu.shed Traveller.
BIG CROWDS ASHORE AND AFLoAT

The German Emperor Sends A Spec
ial Messenger With A Greeting
To The Successful Huntsman-A
Reception At The Hotel Excelsior.
Visits The Museum And Enjoys
The Scene At A Neapolitan Restan-
rant-His Bridal Tour Recalled
on Again For Messina.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-04-09
THOUSAND HOMELESS
BY Fl. WORTH FIRE
Many Families Spend The Night In
Churches ami Pubic Halls.
LOSS MAY EXCEED ss.OCO.OOO

81 Residences And A Private Sana-
torium AT Oak Cliff Are Entirely
Destroyed-Louisville And Nash
vile Structure At East st. Louis
Burned-Estimated Loss $12O,OOO
Blaze In Vehicle Plant Also
Threatened Several Fire Engines.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-04-09
BODY BLOW 10 THE
LIFE INSURANCE men
Law compels Discharge Of 1000
Solicitors
BUSINESS is UP TO THE LIMIT.

New York Life Insurance Company
Forced To Lay Of Agents Because
Amount OF New Business Fer The
Year Has Reached Maximum AL
lowed BY Law OF New York State
Agencies Being Shut Down And
Activities At Standstill.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-03-16
ANTkGAMBLING BILL.
Nevada Senate Passes House Meas
ure Loaded With Amendments.

Carson City. March 15.-By an unanf-
nous vote the senate today passed the
anti-gambling bill as amended bv the
Judiciary committee of the upper house
This vote followed after the amend
ments had been carried by ten to eight
and those favoTing the abolition of
gambling are jubilant tonight over the
successful outcome of their fight.
When the bill was introduced in the
assembly. many said that it was hapN-
less to try to pass ii. While its course
in the senate has not been smooth. vet
it stands tonight waiting only the an
prevail of the assembly to the amend
ments and the signature of the COVER
nor.
1t will be given to the assembly to-
morrow, and while its friends there are
not in favor of the amendments. fhey
are lining up to pass it as it now stands
The chief changes made in it by the
senate. are the extension of time to oct
TO- 1910. when it shall go into effect
and a provision putting bridge whist
and all other games OF cards PLAYED for
money or prizes in the same category
as faro and roulette and the other
banking gambling games
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-03-16
GENERAL STRIKE OF TELEGRAPHERS
OF PARIS POSTOFFICE DEPARTMENT

Paris, March ia general strike OF
the telegraphers of the postoffice de-
partment was declared tonight, follow
ing a meeting of the General AssOcia-
ton of Post Telegraph Employees, 2t
which 500 were present
The resolution to strike was voted
without a single dissenting voice, and
orders were issued Immediately for the
withdrawal of all operators employed in
the department.
The resolution says the strike is or
dered as a protest against the arbitTa-
~ administration, and that the decis-
ion was precipitated by an insult ad-
dressed by NJ. Simyan, under secre-
tary of posts and telegraph, to the as
ISOLATION officials.
A statement was issued protesting
vigorously against NJ. Simyans charge
that the movement was anarchistic.
The resolution provides that an ur-
gent appeal shall be issued to the teleg-
raphers in the provinces to join in the
movement.
Eight railway mail clerks were ar
raigned in a police court today charged
with insulting NJ. Simyan in the dis
charge of his duties. The hearing was
tumultuous
NJ. Thibault, oae of the leaders, made
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-03-16
CHAMP CLARK
FOR SPEAKER
Of THE HOUSE
Gifted MiSSOurian Unanimous
Choice of Caucus of Mi
n0rity Members.
PROSPECTS OF BITTER
FIGHT OVER COMMITTEES
SPEAKER CANNON TO MAKE AS
SEDIMENTS OF DEMOCRATS
IN THE FUTURE.

Washington, March 15.-One hundred
and sixty-six Democratic members of
the house of representatives today
bound themselves to support Champ
Clark of Missouri in his fight on the
rules of the house.
This action was taken at the caucus
which held Mr.. Clark as the Democrat
ic nominee for speaker. The Tesolu-
ton adopted by the Democratic caucus
was that offered by Representative Tn
derwood of Alabama. and in effect
bound the members of the caucus to
support Mr.. Clark in his efforts to pro-
cure the adoption of the plan agreed
upon by the Democratic leaders and the
insurgents steering committee. The
only opposition to the resolution was
that of the five Georgia representatives
An amendment offered by Represent
alive Livingstone of Georgia, outlining
their plan, was overwhelmingly de-
feated.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-03-16
WESTERN MEN RECOGNIZED
Shrewd Move of Aldrich to Gain Sup
pOrt-Sutherland Among the
Favored Ones.
Especial to The Herald.)

Washington, March 15.-The appoint
ment of Senators Sutherland, Dixon and
Borah as members of the committee on
committees, which will reorganize the
senate committees, has encourag ed
western senators in the belief that they
will have adequate recognition in com
mittee assignments for the Sixty-first
congress.
The committee held a meeting this
afternoon and agreed tentatively on a
number of places. 1t is certain that
Sutherland will get a place ON the judi
ciary; Dixon viii go on the military af-
fairs committee; Borah will be made
chairman OF the revision of laws COM
mittee and placed on the judiciary COM
mittee; Smoot win be placed on the fl
nance committee, possibly on agricui-
ture, and may be given the chairman
ship of the printing committee
Carter. will get the Craftsmanship of
irrigation, but will fail to set the place
for which he has been working, on the
finance committee, and may also fail to
get the coveted place on appropriations.
Heyburn's only promotion is a possible
place on appropriations.
The placing of Sutherland, Borah end
Dixon on the committee on committees
is regarded as a shrewd move. on the
part of Aldrich and other senate lead
ers to break up the growing insurgent
feeling which has developed under the
leadership of Mr.. LaFollette.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-03-16
SPEAKER CANNoN's PLAN.
viii Not Allow Champ Clark to Sc.
lect Minority Committee Members.

Washington, March 15.-Only five
committees will be named by Speaker
Cannon for the present These viii be
the ways and means, rules, printing,
mileage, and accounts.
In making up the committees, it is
stated on reliable authority, the speak
er will consult with every member of
the house who desires to discuss as
signments with him." This means that
Minority Leader Clark will not enjoy
the privilege accorded his predecess or.
John Sharp Williams, of selecting the
minority members.
1t was stated today that Mr. Cannon
had concluded that the plan was not
the best, and that hencef0rth ne will
not shift any of the responsibility for
committee assignments to the minority
leader.
The attitude taken by the Democra Is
at caucus held this evening is in
sharp conflict with the new policy. A
resolution was adopted to prevent n an
bers from accepting committee assign
ments without approval of Minority
Leader Clark.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-03-16
VETO USED BY GOV. BRADY
Several Measures Passed by Idaho
Legislature Fail to Find Ex-
ecutive Endorsement.
(Special ID The Herald.

Boise. March Ex-Governor Brady today
approved the bill creating the Eighth ju-
diciai district out of Bonner and Kootenai
counties. Within twenty days the gov
ernor is required to cali special election
tQRelect a judge. The election must be
he'd within forty days.
He also signed the good roads bill The
jury expense measure, senate bill No I63.
was vetoed because of the unnecessary
cost entailed in criminal trials. House
bill No 80 was also vetoed. It provided
for leasing of state land to the state uni
versity for agricultural purposes. The
governor states that the state board now
has authority to execute leases. The bill
provided for a fifty-year lease. which con-
flicts with the provision Of law limiting
leases to five years.
House bill No. 46. relating to appropri-
ations of water. was vetoed because of
its incompleteness- Making no provision
for tTanscribing records of water filings
between March. 1903, and the present
time, the governor says, it would be con-
fusing to water appropriations.
Under the present law" says the veto
communication. water priOrities have he
come very well established and very Sc
cure, and this proposed measure, while
it might be convenient to some would
in its present incomplete state be a step
backwards
The Morebeck abstract measure. house
bill No 239. was vetoed. together with the
Sweeley bill. senate bill No. 49, permit
ting notaries who are members of cor
porations to take Acknowledgements for
the same. and house bill No. 80. relating
to assessment books the latter because of
the confusion that would ensue.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-03-16

a stump speech in his own behalf He
declared a system of tyranny existed in
the postal service and that promotion
depended upon favoritism. He said that
men holding Socialist or Clerical opin-
ions were kept down. and insisted that
the real cause of the trouble was to be
found in this injustice.
All the accused were sentenced to inn
prisOnment for six days.
The government put forth every ef-
fort TO preserve International commu-
nication, but the Central telegraph sta
ton was demoralized tonight. and ursc-
tically was out of communication.
The BOurse station, however, was al
most normal. and there. vas not much
interference with the telephone serve
ice.
NJ. Pataud. secretary of the EIee.ri-
clans union, who had openly threatened
to call out the electricians, made no
move to do so.
Both telegraphie and telephone COM
municatiOn with London were greatly
interrupted, not so much on account
Of the strike, however, but because OF
fierce storm which prevailed during
the night. Some of the London cores
pondents are sending their dispatches
by way of New York, to which city
both land lines Of the cable remain OPEN
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-03-16
Details of the Session.
MR.. HARTMAN EXPECTS CONGRESS TO
AMEND INTERSTATE COMMERCE LAW
Text of the Amendment.

power TO allow the railroads to enter
into mutual sgreement-that is. per-
hitting the strong roads of the coun-
try to extend their control and protec-
ton over the weaker roads-just so
soon viii long contemplated improve
ments be taken up and rushed through
to completion.
This means, of course, the expendi-
ture of an immense amount of money.
and eventually L believe it will result
in reduction in the cost and opera
ton and in charges.
AT the present time, you know, there
is a clause in the law which, prohibits
one road having any control over a
parallel or competing line. This is what
we want changed. tits question of
the weaker and the stronger. If the
stronger are allowed to come to the aid
of the weaker roads there will be a
great betterment of conditions all along
the line. and the employment of thou
sancs of men and the opening of many
new lines"
Asked as to whether this would mean
marked reduction in rates, Mr.. Har-
riman said he preferred not to talk of
rate reduction. He also preferred not
to talk about the changes which it has
been said are to be made i'm the per-
sonnet of the officers of the Southern
Pacific and other roads over which he
has control
inasmuch as he would not admit that
there was to be any conference, or give
any reason for the presence of so many
of his lieutenants in this part of the
country at this time, the matter of
changes could not be discussed with
him.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-03-16
EXPECTED DID NOT HAPPEN
No Decision as to the Validity of the
Commodities Clause of Hepburn
Rate Bill.

washington. March 15.-Contrary to
expectations, the Supreme court did not
render its decision in the case fnvoivlng
the constitutionaIity of the commodi-
ties clause of the Hepburn rate law of
1906.
Chief Justice Fuller was not in his
seat today. but Justice Harlan, who
acted for him, stated that on next Mon
day the court would take a recess un-
til April s. If, therefore, the case is not
decided by Monday. no decision can be
announced for three weeks from that
day. The court, however, has given 10
intimation of its intention in this re-
spect.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-03-16

Pasadena, Cal, March I5.-Notwith-
standing ali the efforts that have been
made to prevent pooling of railroad in
terests and combinations among those
who control stocks of railroads, there
is evidence today that E II. Hartman
has in mind a scheme to bring about a
mutual understanding in regard to tTaf-
fic arrangements between all railroads
of the country and uniformity of rates
that will be greatly to the benefit of
the stockholders, and that the confer
>A9ce which is to be held at Pasadena
while Mr.. Hartman is here will be con-
cerned more or less with the plan.
Not all of the railroad men who are
to take part in the conference, which
AR. Hartman still denies will be held,
have arrived and nothing of import
ance has vet been attempted
c. @. Butterwortha of the New York
Central road will arrive some time to-
morrow. it is expected.
Mr.. Hartman evidently expects con-
fidentIy that congress at the special
session will make some amendment TO
the laws governing the interstate COM
merce commissions work which will
permit of the merger he now has I'm
mind. He seemed surprised today over
the fact that mention of the matter
Tad not been made in the call for the
Special session.
Mr.. Hartman was asked:
How soon do you expect the rail-
roads to be able to resume work on
improvements that were contemplated
before the paiiic;
You may say" he answered, that
as soon as an amendment is passed Civ
ing the interstate commerce commission
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-03-16
SOME DELAY At THE START
Tariff Bill Will Not Be Introduced
Today-Measure Sent to
Public Printer.

Washington, March 15.-InstructiOns
were given tonight by Chairman Payne
to have the tariff bill sent to the public
printer tomorrow.
bill would not be introduced tomorrow,
as it ispropOsed to have it printed before
its presentation. The subcommittee de-
cided not to report the bill until the pres
ident's message has been read In the
hous.
I'VE believe" said Mann. a member of
the ways and means committee, that it
is best to spend another day of delibera-
rather than to be forced to spend a week
later or to be delayed through any i'm
projections that can be eradicated before
it is introduced"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-03-16
SPECULATION DENOUNCED.
William }. Bryan INDUCES in Sons
Plain Talk In Chicago.

Chicago, March 15.-William ]. Bryan,
in an address here tonight, denounced
speculation on the board Of trade and
stock exchange.
zone Of the evils Of the modern day
is speculation on a large SCALE said
he. 81 hope the time viii come when,
instead of combining our :rusades to
petty gambling, we Will turn to che
great stock exchanges that teach men
to embezzle money. When a man uses
enormous capital to bankrupt society.
as do some Of the big spectators, he
ought to be made amenabie to the Grim
inaI law"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-03-16
BUTTE DEMOCRATS.

Butte. Mont, March 15.-CharIes p.
Nevin was nominated by the Democrats
tonight as their candidate for mayor;
Jerry Mccarthy, former mayor of
Butte, was nominated for city treas
urer, and Judge Alex MCGOWAN was
renominated for police judge. Candi-
dates for aldermen for the eight wards
were also named
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-03-16
NAVAL FORCE TO
Be INCREASED
Administration Will Keep Six
War Vessels on Guard in
Central America.

Washington. March 15.-NicaraEtla.
through her minister here, Senior Espi-
nosa, protested to Secretary Knox to-
day that the military and naval activ-
ity in progress in that country is en-
tirely for defensive purposes; that she
does not contemplate attacking her sis
ter republics. and that internal condi-
tons are quiet.
The minister went to the state de-
paTtment with a bundle of dispatches
and spent half an hour with the sec
rotary, during which he discussed also
the Emery claim, which has been the
source Of dispute between the two
countries for years. Both the secretary
and the minister later expressed hope
for a satisfactory adjustment of the
claim, and peaceful solution of the
whole situation.
Will Send More Vessels.
The administration has decided. how
ever to increase the naval force in
Central American waters to six vessels.
In addition to the Yorktown. now en-
route for Amapala. Honduras. the ar
moTed cruisers Maryland and Wash
ington are to remain on the west coast
the former going to Acajutla, Salvador,
and the latter to CorintO.
The most significant news today was
that about six thousand Nicaraguan
troops are near the Honduran frontier
the chief scene of activity being in
the neighborhood of Corinto, where are
also concentrated four gunboats and
other auxiliary craft.
A feature distasteful to the state de-
partment is the manner in which John
H. Gregory the secretary Of the lega-
ton at Managua, who has been ordered
to Washington, is being treated. There
are evidences of hostility to him, and it
is understood here also that some of his
dispatches have been delayed.
The state department, though irri-
tated. IS not disposed to act hastily and
is seeking the views of the various
-.-...lA..I L. C,----..--.l a.-.--.---.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-03-16

Washington. March ia brief disnatcb
received at the war department TO-DAY re
garding- the grounding of the transnoTt
Logan in Honolulu harbOr says the ac-
cident was thesfauIt of the niIGf a,IT 80
no damage was done TO the vessel The
Logan was in charge of a pilot. and a
civilian being thus in command no resDon-
sDllty attaches to army officers.
The accident will be investigated IN,
BOARD of army officers and a report made
TO the war department
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-03-16
MURDER TRIAL
ALMOST ENDED
Judge Will Charge the Jury in
the Cooper Case Today
Closing Argument.

Nashville, Tenn. March 15.-General
McCarn today finished his closing ar
gument in the Cooper Sharp murder
trial, and court was adjourned till to-
morrow, when Judge Hart will deliver
the charge.
AT the time of adjournment 1 had
shown you by physical facts that SEN
ator Carmack had been shot in the
back" said Attorney McCarn. Don't
forget that He was shot in the back
he was shot from behind, from the
back They ask US for our theory
Wen, gentlemen, my theory is that the
bullet which came out of Carmack' s
mouth entered the back. No. gentle
men, these men are not only assassins
of Carmack. but they are cowardly
assassins of facts Doctors tell you
CarmaCk could not do anything after
he was shot in the back-do YOU know.
l think that is the reason they shot him
from behind?
AS to Reasonable Doubt.
THE law of reasonable doubt is a
good law. If you have a doubt of their
guilt, I tell you. as the counsel on the
other side have, to- turn these men
loose. But if you believe that il IS
against the law of Tennessee to go up
behind a man and kill him because he
wrote the bantering editorials, then 1
ask you to say so by your verdict.
I'VE have in the office here thou
sands of blank murder indictments We
expect to fill them out, and they VIII be
filled out much faster if you decide that
a man can be licensed to- go out on
the street and kill"
When Attorney General McCarn had
concluded, General Garner arose to say
that he did not accuse General Meeks
of counsel for the defense, or wilfully
classifying the record. He said he
thought this statement due to the gen.
eral.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-03-16

.,ile are thousands of men who
think they are your eoual-a1d Wiz
mean 10 best you If it lies within their
PyWer-and unless your brain is
shreWuer and your will firmer-sooner
OF later the fellow who merits what
you nave. will get it away from you
Herbert Kaufman.