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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-03
CLEVELAND PRIEST
IS A BANKRUPT
Father McMahon's Liabilities viii
Reach Sun Of sl,5s4,i4l,
HIS ASSETS ARE SAID
70 AGGREGATE SIS, POI
Editor Of Catholic Universe Signed
Mary Notes For the Fidelity Fund.
ing Company III New York. Which
Is Now IN the Hands Of Receiver.
Church Property Not involved.

- NV ~ &tt~ tt&ftg% ~ ktS<N = - =
Church Property Not involved.
Cleveland, o. April l.~Rev. William
McNahon. pastor Of st. Bridget's
Catholic church. aud editor of the
Catholic Universe. filed a voluntary
petition In bankruptcy III the United
States court IN the petition his total
liabilities are stated to be ST ,594. 14i.6a,
with assets aggregating $75.207.oS, Of
which sri 800 Is real estate. The SO.
cured claims amount TO SUGGESTS;
unsecured claims, s371,207.91, and
commercial paper, SfS5,glS.
Father Mcmahon was a director OF
the Fidelity Funding company or New
York, founded by r. T. Kieran. and
which now Is In the hands OF receiv-
ers. Thus 1t came about that hts name
was signed To many Of the papers Is
sued by the company, and for which
he now is held liable by the receivers.
The petition enumerates many notes
signed by Father Mcmahon. They are
held mostly In New York, Pittsburg
and Cleveland banks.
Late In 1906 Father Mcmahon bor-
rowed small amount OF money from
Kieran. who is said to have offered
him a lower rate OF interest than that
charged BIZ other companies engaged
in similar iine OF business.
The friendship between the priest
and the financier grew to such an ex.
tent that the former signed or en-
dorsed the notes which now are held
against him. and at tho time Of the
failure or the Fidelity Funding conn
rany was sane Of the board of direc-
tors. When the Kieran crash came III
December last Father McMahon's
dealings were supposed to extend only
to the reorganization OF the Euclid
Avenue Trust company. OF Cleveland.
In which he signed notes for about
$4,000. His assets were chen said
not to exceed $4,000
It was announced authoritatively
from priest closely Identified with
the affairs OF the Cleveland diocese
that the liability set forth In the petit
tion I'm voluntary bankruptcy made by
Father Mcmahon is personal and that
the Catholic church property Is not
involved In a way that the church can
lose.
The title to all Catholic church prop
erty, 1t was explained, in all parts of
the world, is vested in the archbishop
or bishop OF the diocese in which 1t Is
located and mortgages must be sane
toned by the prelate in charge.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-03
j. S. TROOPS
EVACUATE CUBA
Last Of Our Soldiers are Withdrawn
From the Island.
STARS AND STRIPES DOWN
CUBAN C0LORS NON FLYING
Troops saIuted and Bands Played
When Cuban colors Were Raised.
The Evacuation Was Conducted
Without a Hitch.

Havana, April 1.-The last emblem
of American domination over Cuba dis
appeared when the garrison flag at
Camp Columbia fluttered down the
pole and was replaced a moment later
by the lone starred banner OF the Gu
ban republic The ceremony attending
the transfer Of authority took place In
the presence of the American garrison
Of Camp Columbia. consisting OF two
battalions of The Twenty.seyenth In
fantry and three companies of engi-
neers, and one battalion of Cuban in
fantry, forming three sides of hol-
low square.
At the direction of Major General
Thomas II. Barry, commanding, Lieu
tenant Bayard Snead. Of the Twenty
seventh infantry, advanced to the flag.
staff and hauled down the colors. The
troops presented arms and the Cuban
and American bands played "The Star
Spangled Banner" A Cuban lieutenant
then raised the Cuban colors. The
troops again saluted and the bands
PLAYED the "Hymno de Eayamo."
The transfer OF the camp being thus
completed, the Cuban troops lined the
roadside and presented arms, while the
Americans, numbering about 500, In
heavy marching Order swung past.
They halted outside tile camp limits,
where a long line of trolley cars was
in waiting to convey them to the trans
ports Sumner and Mcclellan, lying at
the arsenal docks.
17'iie transport S3ssSsfer carries the
infantry, one company of engineers
and a number of officers and their fam
lilies, the total passenger list number
ing SGT. The Mcclellan has total of
321 passengers, which includes com
pany of engineers, officers and their
families and the civil employees of the
army. All the animals have been ship
ped aboard the chartered steamer Pro-
gresso, which will proceed for Tampa,
Fla.
The transports sailed for Newport
News this morning. Major General
Barry bid his men farewell, and then,
accompanied by his aide, went aboard
the Tampa steamer Mascotte, leaving
not a single representative Of the
American army on Cuban soil
The evacuation of the island was
conducted throughout with admirable
precision, the program not being mark
ed by the slightest hitch. The Cuban
troops entered into the possession of
the quarters of the American officers
and men Immediately they were va
Gated. all the buildings having been
cleaned and placed in perfect order be
fore the departure of the Americans.
The camp will now become the head
quarters of the new Cuban army and
the name probably will be changed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-03
BROKE MONTE CARLOS BAN1


New York March 81. Henry IN
Harris ii "'rhe man who broke ttG
bank at Monte Carlo He broke II tNo
weeks ago and he got away with III
winnings, amounting to $4,000.
Mr.. Harris didn't know any mof@
about roulette than he does eboo1
ping pong. He watched some 0f tn
friends play and lose. Then he becan14
interested and he laid two $50 fran<z
notes on number.
The wheel turned. and the little ban
spun. and Mr. Harris looked up to -
that 1t had fallen TO his number. H9&
was paid $3.50 francs. about $1750- H9
kept on winning until the bank auo
pended.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-03
fourteen May Be Dead In Havana Fire

Havana, March 81 Fourteen mem.
bers OF the crew Of the Hamburg
American line steamer Altenburg.
which was burned here Monday. are
missing, and it is feared that they
have persisted. The Altenburg caught
fire at the burning piers Of the Havana
Central railway. and the flames spread
50 quickly that the officers and crew
were forced to abandon the ship. 1t
was supposed that all had gotten away
safely. 1t was found. however. that
fourteen men we're missing
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-03
WELCOMES ROOSEVELT
Ambassador Griscon Sends Wireless
MESSAGE OF Greeting.

Ambassador GTiSconl SENDS wireless
Message OF Greeting.
Rome. April IL Lloyd G. Grisoom,
the American Ambassador 70 Italy has
sent a message of greeting by wireless
telegraph to Theodore Roosevelt on
board the steamer Hamburg.
Mr.. Griscom will leave Rome Satur-
dav for Naples, where he viii meet
Mr.. Roosevelt April on the arrival
Of the Hamburg.
The Naples newspapers anpounce
that the duke Of Aosta will give a
dinner in honor OF Mr.. Roosevelt.
The agent Of the East African line
OF steamers has been notified that the
Italian government will waive the col
lection Of harbor dues at Messina for
the steamer Admiral II Mr.. Roosevelt
desires to stop there to visit the earth
quake ruiRs.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-03
President Taft Attends Funsra

Washington. April /. President
Taft, Secretary Meyer. Assistant Sec
rotary Winthrop, Admiral Dewey and
about fifty ranking officers Of the Unit
ed States navy, attended the funeral
services at st. Johns Episcopal church
Of Rear Admiral George A. Converse,
the chief OF the bureau of construction
and repair, who died suddenly at his
home here last Monday. With full
military honors the body was laid to
rest in Arlington cemetery.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-03
Pleaded With friend ID XIII Him.

Fayetteville, w Va. AIrii !. Harry
Gibson. q prominent young man o. this
place. struck himself. It Il alIese{ls
on the head with an axe. Gibson then
made his way 10 his room, where hs'
requested companion to kill him. HI
was taken to q hospital. where II waa
stated that his injuries may prove
fatal. 1t is alleged girl friend A.
Gibsons attended dance with anotlas
or young man.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-03
DECEMBER AND MAY WE'D
64-Year-old Widow Gave Up Pension
ITO Marry 19-Year-OId Boy.

Columbia. Mo-, April Mrs. Sarah
Montamat, widow, sixty-four years
old. gave up a pension of SIS a month
and salary OF $40 month as house
keeper to be married to Turner Acton,
nineteen years old, who worked at the
same house with her. The boys moth
er gave consent.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-03
Taft peluaed With Invitations.

Washington, March 29.-President
Taft is being fairly smothered by invi.
tations for visits and speeches in ev.
cry part of the country during the
coming summer. There are hundreds
of such letters on file in the Office of
Secretary Carpenter awaiting definite
reply. The president Is unable to say
at this time just what his plans for tie
summer will be.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-03
MOTHER AND CHILDREN BURN
Virginia Woman Dies In Attempt to
Rescue Little Ones.

Lexington. Va. March 29.-Three per
sons, Mrs. Annie Mile = wife of Frank
Miller. ana her two e-ilGren, SOB
Hite, and baby. are dead from burns
sustained as result of fire which
destroyed their home on Kerr's creek
in Rockbridge county, near here.
The fire gained such proportions be
fore discovered that Mrs. Miller de
voted all Of her energies in trying to
save her children, and in doing so she
and two OF them received fatal in
juries.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-03
THREE DIE AS BOAT UPsE
High Water PIunges Craft Over o.
In Virginia River. M s

Richmond, va. March 29 hy
persins were drowaed In Dan rivexs
near South Borton, Va, where tkel<
pleasure launch was washed over ~
dam by the high spring frsshets. Tw9
other occupants OF the launch escaped.
AS the launch made the plunge It ~
mediately sank. and the three men
went down with It. All the members
OF the party were well known
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-03
BETTER NOT KISS A BLONDE
II Her Hair Is Bleached She May Make
Your Gums Sore.

Birmingham. Ala, April 1.-Speak.
ers before the National Dentists asso-
citation declared that pyorrhea, dis.
ease of the gums. was communicable
by kissing. The assertion was also
made that nearly every woman whose
hair is artifcially colored or bleached
is victim of pyorrhea.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-03
100000 Fire at Havana.

Havana. March s0.-The two piers
Of the Havana Central railroad, In the
upper part Of the harbor. were totally
destroyed by fire. 1t Is reported that
the fire was Of incendiary origin. The
total damage done is estimated at ST.
100000. Both piers. which contained
vast amount Of miscellaneous freight
were consumed. practically nothing "A
the warehouses being saved.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-03
Burned Body Found In Snow Bank

Ithaca. N. Y, April THE burned
body of Thomas Armstrong, an aged
hermit, was found by neighbors in
snow bank back of his shack. He had
been dead about ten days, the coroner
said. Appearances were that the her
mit's clothing had been saturated with
kerosene and set on fire. but there was
nothing to indicate whether death was
due to his own act or to foul play.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-03
Bulldog Killed by swallowing corks.

Bulldog Killed by Swallowing corks.
Chicago, April 1.-The noted French
bulldog Marshal Ney H., owned by
Lincoln Bartlett, and valued at &c.,
600, is dead. Mr.. Bartlett says that the
animal had been playing with chill
dren, who had thrown corks for it to
scamper after. The dog swallowed
several Of the corks and died of acute
peritonitis.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-03

Leavenworth, Kan, April 1.-THE
military prison at Fort Leavenworth
was destroyed by fire. The prisoners
we're removed from the cell houses UNI
der heavy guard Of United States
troops and confined in a stockade.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-03
Indian CHARGED with Killing Two.

Oklahoma City, Okla. March 3l.---
Great excitement prevails among the
Seminole freedmen near Holaenvilie,
because OF the arrest of one OF their
number, Frank Coker. charged with
killing Marshal Baum and Deputy
Odom during the fight at Crazy
Snakes house on Saturday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-03

Washington, April Ia compromise
Is to be agreed to by the various fac
lions on the Republican side of the
house regarding the consideration OF
the Payne tariff bill, and it is conf.
IDENTIFY expected that the measure will
be voted upon on April 10.
There was noticeable disposition
on the part of the 'standpatters," fol
lowing their conference with President
Taft, to accede to the wishes of those
who have opposed any Gag rule
which would prevent vote on certain
important schedules. The ways and
means committee have agreed to sub.
NIT amendments to the bill which will
keep tea on the free list, strike out the
countervailing duty on coffee and make
the rate on barley rs cents bushel.
While it probably will be impossi
Bile to have rule to limit amend
ments favorably acted upon before
Monday, Representative Dwight, of New
York, is making every effort to get
the members in line. Speaker Cannon,
Chairman Payne and Representative
Dalzell, in their desire to have the
bill passed by the house without delay
are endeavoring to restrict as far as
possible the amendments to those
which the committee viii offer.
Fears that the senate will not make
changes in the bill which they desire,
and their determination to satisfy
their constituents Ghss tAeg are look.
..,@~ oeto, tboi, trtoroc4, in tho ho,ca
are the main reasons certain Republi
can Representatives are holding out
for rule which viii permit them to
accomplish these objects. Up to this
time the ''standpatters" have agreed to
permit the discussion for amendments
of the paragraphs on hides and lum-
Der. 1t probably will be necessary.
however, for them to grant the same
permission with regard to the recipro-
city clause on bituminous coal and the
paragraph which places iron ore on the
free list.
The Republican members of the
Michigan, Iowa and Wisconsin dele
cations desire an increased tax on
beer and the lowering of the duties
on gloves and hosiery. Some wish the
repeal of the provision for an inherit
ance tax. 1t is said that the ways and
means committee may report an
amendment which will provide for a
tax on all dividends from stocks and
bonds. This has been proposed as a
means for raising the s10,000.00 reve-
nue. which it is estimated the Payne
bill would provide through the tax on
tea and lumber.
1t is now believed that rule will
be brought in Monday to provide for
the consideration of the Payne bill
under the five minute rule until the
following Saturday, when 1t will be
voted upon.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-03
FOR CHEAPER RURALPOSTAeE
Bill In Congress Would Reduce Rates
on "Door-to-Door" Delivery.

washington. March 20. = Cheaper
rates on mail between points on rural
delivery lines will be charged If bill
introduced in the house by Represen-
tative Henry, of Connecticut. becomes
law This bill provides for redue
ton of the present postage rates for
mail from door to dnor
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-03
WOMAN BETRAYS MURDERER
Conscience Stricken italian Told inam-
crati of Crime He Committed.

cFati OF Urine ne Oommitted.
Wilkes-Barre, Pa, April betrayed
by woman, Giatano Toreto, who
murdered his benefactor. Anthony
Afigan, at Pittston on March 6. was
captured at Wanamie. near here. and
was lodged in Jail, after confessing.
Conscience stricken, Toreto a couple
of days ago admitted the murder to a
woman with whom he was infatuated.
Afigan had brought Toreto to this
country and got him work. The murder
was the result of a drunken dispute.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-03
HASN'T BIG CONTRACT
schwab Denies He Has Battieshlp
Order Tho.,r,a Ria Ma quest

SrHWaD DtH1ts TIC rTds battIesHIP
Order, Though Bid Was Lowest.
bethlehem, Pa, April 1.--Charles
M. Schwab. president of the Bethlehem
Steel company. denied the report that
he had received the contract from the
Argentine Republic for the construc.
ton of three battleships to cost nearly
$20,000.000
From semi-official source, however,
it has been learned that Mr. Schwab's
bid was considerably lower than the
other bidders.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-03
RATS CAUSE HEAVY LOSS
say They Cost England s75,ooo,ooo
Per Day.

Per Day.
London, March 20. Rats are more
numerous and aggressive in England
than ever before. according to Sir
James Criehton Browne, who spoke
on this subject at the first annual
meeting OF the Society for the Exter-
animation OF Yermin
He calculates that there Is one rat to
every acre OF land in England and
Wales, each rat doing damage at the
rate of one farthing per day, making
a total loss Of $75,000,000. and this fig
ure was probably short of the mark.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-03
SCIENTIST SLAIN
Or. Jones Killed by Wild Ilongots In
Philippines.

Manila, April News was received
here Of the murder Of Dr William
Jones. the anthropologist, who was
sent to the Philippines some three
years ago by the Field Museum OF Nat
ural History, Chicago. The murder is
said to have been committed by wild
Ilongots at Dumobato, near the head
waters Of the Cayagan river, where
DR.. Jones had been living and study
ing for about q year.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-03
CRAZY SNAKE CAPTURED
Leader of Indian Outlaws, Badly
Wounded, Lodged In Jail.

Fort Worth. Tex, March 31.--A dis
patch from the scene Of the Indian up
rising in Oklahoma reports that Crazy
Snake, the leader Of the band Of out
laws, has been captured after being
badly wounded and that he has been
taken to the federal prison at Mus
kogee
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-03
MAY VOTE ON
TARIFF APRIL 10
House May Start Five-Miuute De-
bate on Monday.
LEADERS MAKE CONCESSIONS
SENATE 10 MAKE CHANGES

@standpatters" agree to Submit
Amendments to important Schedules
to Vote In the tiouse--Every Effort
Being Made to Get Republican Mem.
bers In Line.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-03
Bismarck and 3.

Bismarck had an intense aversion to
13, but veneration for the mum.
ber 3. His reasons for his pre-
dilection were that he served three
masters; he was responsible for and
fought in three great wars; he signed
three treaties of peace; he arranged
the meeting Of three emperors; he es-
tablished the triple alliance; In the
Franco Prusslan war three horses were
killed under him; he had three names
bismarck. Scboenbausen and Lauen-
burg; he acquired three titles Count,
prince. duke); the ancient arms of his
family are leaf OF clover and three
oak leaves His family motto "1n
trinitate robur" cStrength In trim
ity"), was surely in itself sufficient to
give leaning In this particular dlrec-
tion. SO closely were his feelings as
sociated with the triple number that
the caricaturists represented him with
three hairs on his head. He had three
children.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-03
Major Hsnderson,s Turn.

James had departed when Major
Henderson came in with dose prepar-
ed for us. Some time ago we had the
felicity of calling the major a land
swlndier and bringing forward sta
tlstics to prove 1t. Instead of putting
his III gotten gains in his pocket and
lighting out for the east TO build a
mansion on tifth avenue and join the
-Four Hundred. he remained 10 blur
the public and TO get even with us.
de gave OUT that our removal would
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-03
Quick Diaonosia.

"Ah! How marvellous It is to sit and
muse In the twilight" sighs the poet,
resting his cheek upon his hand and
gazing raptly into the gathering dusk.
Here. far from the madding crowds
'gnoble strife, | hear the mystic un.
dertones OF the music of creation. 10
my ears there comes the shrilling of
the fairy horns, the trumpet call Of
the legions Of the marching night, the
hfing Of the armies OF the breeze
and'-
"Lucius" calls his aunt. You'd bet
ter come in off that grass on to the
screened porch. hear the skeeters
buzzin' like mad."-Chicago Post.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-03
Heard Sonethipo

One summer evening a miller was
leaning over his garden gate, facing
the road. enjoying hls pipe, when
conceited young farmer happened to
be passing. The miller In friendly
tone said:
Good evening, George"
II didn't speak," said George grufiy.
"Oh.' said the miller. IL thought
you did. but it must have been your
ears Tapping. ng."-Chattanooga Times.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-03
A Helpful Plan.

"Why do you always say that you
appreciate classical music when you
know you don't care a rap for it2" we
ask Of our friend.
Because" he answers, when they
ask me If | appreciate 1t and | say
do that ends the discussion. Other
wise they bore me to death with eff
forts to educate me up to an apprecia-
tion OF the stuR."-New York Life.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-03
The First Mord.

THAT Is what | call an ideal mar.
riage," Hardy declared to his wife as
they were walking homeward after an
evening at the CAROLS. Actually. I
believe, both think absolutely alike"
Yes, they are certainly charming"
assented Mrs. Hardy; "but about the
thinking. Joe, IL you will notice, she
generally thinks tirst,"-Youth's Com.
panion.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-03

shoot back. When the king of terrors
comes along according to program we
shall try to shuttle Off In decent way,
but those gentlemen who get impa-
tlent and try to force things should
inclose 10 cents to pay for photo,
graph Of our private editorial grave
yard and select the spot where they
wish to lie,
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-03
Disadvantaae.

Don't You realize that you are finan.
cially handicapped by bad roadsY"
"Or course we realize it," answered
Farmer Corntossel, mo automobilist
dares travel fast enough to give us an
excuse for colectin' hne"- Washing.
ton Star.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-03
Mot So Strannn

"Thst blind man is stubborn mug"
"How's that;"
IL tried for an hour TO convince him
that despite his affiIction the world
still had many beauties for him, but
couldn't make him see them."-Hous-
ton Post.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-03
The Poor Woman.

"Why does woman always want
another woman to so shopping with
herr"
"she gets the other woman to make
the selections and then takes some
thing charlottesville Courier-Jour.
nal.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-03

"Tell me what you eat, and win
tell you what you are" boosted an
amateur sage.
"Well, | ate a welsh rabbit and a
lemon pie last night"
you're fool."-Kansas CITY jour
M
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-03
A Courteous Boy.

"Would you rather for your mother
or me TO whip you|
81 dislike to show favoritism, IA
ther," said little Clarence. you and
mother had better settle the matter
between you by dipping coln."-Bir.
mingham Age-uerald.