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Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-03-19
MRS. MACKAY'S TRIP rs
IN VAIN; COMMITTEE
KILLS SUFFRAGE BILL

Albany, N. Y, March 13.-The visit
of Mrs. Clarence Mackay to Albany to
influence the action of the assembly
judiciary committee i'm favor OF the
woman's suffrage bill did not bear fruit,
and the %"antis.' who jealously watched
her operations at the capitol, chortled
in glee today.
After half an hours session behind
closed doors the judiciary committee
decided by a vote of II to 2 not to re-
port the measure, against which SEN
ator Root, the new state leader, has
gon on record, The courage of the
suffragists has not been dampened by
the Jolt.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-03-19
BANKER CONVICTS
SHOW UP "GRAFT."

Pittsburg, March IL. - Convicted
bankers, now prisoners in the western
penitentiary here, have discovered IN
apparent discrepancy of more than
$26, 900 in the accounts of the peniten-
tiary, and it is said that the amour
may be found even higher.
The prison board a appointed Hen
ry Reiber, formerly paying teller OF the
Farmers Deposit National bank. now
an inmate OF the ~penitentiary. to audit
the books.
Finding an apparent discrepancy n
being unwilling TO assume all RESPONSE
bility, Reiber got the assistance of
William Montgomery, former cashier OF
the Allegheny National bank. and j. Il.
T.. Rinehart, former cashier of the
Farmers and Drovers' National bank.
of Waynesburg. Pa, both ~convicts, who
are said TO have agreed with him in his
findings.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-03-19
RAT cRIpPLEs CAR SYSTEM

San Francisco, March l3.-One small
inquisitive rat demoralized the street
car service of this city for a short
time, put a power house out of business
and left his cam body a carbonized con-
nection for 10000 volts OF electricity.
The rat crawied across two of the
main wires of the Beach power house,
which supplies part OF the local street
car system with power, and when the
repair men os the power company In
v~estigated the cause of the mysterious
shutdown OF the place they found only
a bit of carbon In the shape Of o rats
body.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-03-19
d GODS" TRIAL IS
SET AT KANSAS CITY

Kansas City, March 1.-THE Grim
inal court has set March 80 as the
late for the trial Of James Sharp,
known as Adam God" and Melissa
Sharp, his wife, religious fanatics,
charged with the murder o; Policeman
Michael z. Mullane.
The Sharps. together with a number
of followers, engaged In a battle with
the police force of Kansas City In De-
cember, as the result of which five
persons have died.
Sharp waived formal arraignment
and pleaded not guilty. He said he
was willing to apologize for killing the
police officer and for his battle with
the police If he were permitted TO re-
sumo his life OF preaching the gospel
to downcast men
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-03-19
HIS LINCOLN EULOGY
FREES INSANE MAN
Judge Confined to Asylum for
10 Years Is Released
on Parole.

New York, March 13.-After 10 years
OF confinement in the Morris Plains
asylum for the insane, former Judge
Ulrich, of Plainield, n. j., was released
today on parole.
The circumstances leading up to his
discharge probably were unparalleled.
He won his freedom by a remarkable
speech he made OF Lincoln's birthday,
when he ~euIogized the martyred presi-
dent. Up to the moment he began his
address he was considered insane;
when he finished, the asylum physi-
clans were convinced he had regained
possession of his mental faculties.
His wife died while he was in the in
stitutiOn.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-03-19
DRAGGED TO CELL
BY SCHOOL GIRLS

Chicago, March 12.-Five girls and two
boys, pupils OF the Oak Park high school.
captured an alleged forger and passer. Of
worthless checks after an exciting chase
and after the police had failed. The sus-
pect attempted to escape by crawling I'M
der the approach of a toboggan slide, but
was dragged out by the girls and boys and
landed in q cell. He is believed to be an
accomplice OF Robert Forrest, who was
captured last week In Oak Park, and
whose record as a forger extends from
coast to coast.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-03-19
'DISBARMENT BEGINS
AGAINST ATTORNEY

Des Moines, Ia, March 12.-Disbar-
ment proceedings commenced to-
day against Attorney c.. O.. Holly
have caused a sensation in court cir
icles. Holly Is a leading democrat and
was a candidate for congress on the
democratic tick ct. The proceedings are
on the ground that he made false
charges in habeas corpus proceedings
TO recover a child from the Iowa Chill
dren's Home. Holly and his friends do
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-03-19

Toxic, March 1.-THE wedding OF
Princess Kane. a daughter Of the en-
peror. with Prince Kita Shirakawa win
take place abou the middle Of April
Mr.. Nagasaki. OF the imperial house
hold department, who recently returned
from Europe, where he purchased =
number of articles needed for the we'd
ding. had audience OF the emperor ro-
Gently and gave an account OF his trip.
1t Is reported that the clothing =
purchased In London. and several pieces
Of jewelry. including q necklace valued
ct {13.0pn and . finger ring n $500
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-03-19
IRON STEAMERS COLLIDE.

Boston, Mass, Mch. PA collision
between two iron steamships, Horatio
Hall, bound from Portland, Me-, for
New York, with a few passengers and
freight, and the III. +. Dimock, from
New York to Boston, with freight, oc-
CURED In a thick fog about 8 a. m. to-
day, somewhere between Cape Cod and
Point Judith. Officials Of the lines cp-
Grating both steamers received mes
sages telling of the collision, but no
details were given, nor was the place
indicated.
The Horatio Hall Is a vessel Of the
Maine Steamship company. and the II.
f. Dimock is a Metropolitan line
freighter.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-03-19
TO RAISE CONFEDERATE BOAT

New Orleans, La, March 13-That ar
r~angements have been completed to
raise the first torpedoboat of the con
federacy from the bottom of Lake Pont-
chartrain, was announced at a meeting
OF confederate veterans here last night.
The "a is lying near Spanish fort,
where Ii went down years ago. II is
proposed to place the vessel on the
lawn of the confederate soldiers home
in New Orleans.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-03-19
THREE GIRLS ELOPE
TO WE'D JAPANESE

Denver, March 13.-Carrie Newman,
Dora Walker and Mabel Osborn, all
high school girls, eloped with three
young Japanese.
The couples tried to get a license here,
and when refused went to Laramie,
Wyo., and were married.
Friends of the girls assert hat the
acquaintance OF the couples began I'm
the high school which the Japanese at
tended.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-03-19
CAMPANINI QUITS
HAMMERSTEIN OPERA

New York, Mch. 13.-Cleofonte Cam
panini. who has been the leading con-
ductor at Hammerstein's Manhattan
Opera house since 1t opened, and who
was announced recently by Hammer
stein to have been engaged for the
next five years, has sent out a letter to
the newspapers saying that this Is his
last season at the Manhattan and
treatment.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-03-19
PLAINTIFF, YOUNG WOMAN
WHIPS OPPOSING LAWYER

Boston. March 12.-Miss Jessie b. Me-
Cle.lan, plaintiff in a breach of promise
suit, attacked Attorney George A.
Sweetzer with a dog whip as he left his
office today. She struck him In the
face several times and crushed his hat.
Sweetzer represents job F. Moore, the
defendant In the case.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-03-19
DARE NOT TAKE
JUNkEN TO OTTUMWA.

Ottumwa, Ia, March John
Junken, the self confessed me-
gro murderer of Clara Rosen,
was not brought to Ottumwa
from the ~Sfgourney Jail. The
sheriff declared the people here
are delaying the administration
of justice by their belligerent at
titude. The March term of court
ends next Saturday and the au-
thorities desire to arraign junk
en- at this term in order not TO
delay the case when the next
term begins April 5.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-03-19
BRYAN LEAVlTT
RECEIVES A DIVORCE.

Lincoln, Neb., Mch. 12.-Ruth
Bryan Leavitt was given an alb
solute divorce from her artist
husband, William Homer Leav-
lit, in court here yesterday aft
ernoon and was given the GUS
tody of the two children, Ruth
Leavitt, aged 5, and William
Bryan Leavitt, aged 3.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-03-19

w =
Whereas, President Taft was
christened William by discerning
parents and for many years, &C
cording TO his own testimony, an
swered promptly to the name of
BILL thereby making him eligible
TO membership In our club, along
with Hon. Bill Bryan and Senator
Bill Warner and many others who
have gone this way before him:
therefore, be 1t
Resolved, BY Bill Club No. / of
the World. that the rules of our
club be suspended and that Hon.
Bill Taft be hereby elected a mem
Der of this club; and be IL further
ordered. that a card be issued to
said Hon. Bill Taft, and that the
same be signed by our president
and attested by our secretary, and
the Bill seal affixed. and hat said
card and a copy of this resolution
be forwarded to the Hon. Bill Taft.
"Bill Fowler,
President.
Bill Templeton,
vice President.
Bill Hyder,
Secretary.
"Bhl Craven,
Treasurer"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-03-19
PRESIDENT MADE a
"BILL" ON SIGHT

Excelsior Springs, Mo, March 49,
President Taft is now a full hedged
BILL due to the following resolution
passed by the Bill Club No. / of the
World"
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IN THE JUVENILE COURT.
Justice Of the Peace Callan Serves
for Judge DeLacy.

During the convention relative to de-
pendent children Justice Of the Peace
Callan Is acting as Judge OF the Juvenile
Court for William II. DeLacy. The lat
ter is one of the delegates to the con-
vention.
The session of the Juvenile Court yes
terday afternoon was brief. Several
minor defendants we're arraigned on
trivial charges. or tho adult cases, Ed
ward May of this city was placed under
500 bond to keep the peace on COM
plant Of his wife, Mrs. Mary May. She
testified she and the defendant were mar
ried two years ago, and after a short
wedding trip to Atlantic City he deserted
her, necessitat1ng her coming to this
city. She secured employment and sup
ported herself. The wife st ated that from
the day Of the alleged desertion until q
few months ago she did not see her hus-
band. Then, she charged, he began to
annoy her on the streets and on one
occasion threatened to kill her.
I've worked for myself now long
enough to know that ! shall have no diff
ficulty in making ends meet" the wife
testified. $50 / don't want any Of his
money to aid in my maintenance
What do you suggest, then?" the
court asked.
"I want to be let alone, your honor"
the wife announced. And IL you'll place
him under bond to keep the peace toward
me think that will be sufficient"
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BLAIR RESIGNS HIS OFFICE
STEPHENS BECOMES ASSISTANT
CORPORATION COUNSEL.
White Will Succeed to the Place Of
. the Latter-Promotions in the
District Government.

Henry P. Blair, first assistant corpora
ton counsel, presented his resignation to
the District Commissioners this morning
and it will take effect at once. F. H.
Stephens, now second assistant corpora
ton counsel, has been promoted to the
vacant position and William Henry White
has been chosen to fill Mr.. Stephens
place.
The announcement this morning Of Mr..
Biair's resignation came as a surprise,
although he has been contemplating, the
change for some time. To Commissioner
West Mr.. Blair explained that he desired
to return to the private practice Of law.
For many years before his appointment
under the District government he was
legal practitioner in the District, and his
outside practice. he says, calls him to
sever his connection with the municipal
ity.. He was made assistant corporation
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RECEPTION TO REV. NELMs.
First Anniversary Of Rector Of
Church Of the Ascension.

Rev j. Henning Nelms. rector Of the
Church Of the Ascension. and Mrs. helms
will be rendered a reception BY the vestry
and Mems Club Of the church, February
TO- The event will be In celebration of the
first anniversary of Rev. Mr.. Nelm's pas
torate at the church and In recognition OF
splendid work accomplished by the rector
during the past year. In that time the
membership has been doubled and a con-
siderable portion of the church debt has
been Iiquidated. The choir has also been
reorganized from q boys to an adult or
ganization.
A musical program has been arranged
for the reception and refreshments will
be served by the women's organizations
Of the church.
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WOMAN ATTEMPTS SUICIDE.
Turns on Gas in Room, But Medical
Treatment Saves Life.

Mrs. Catherine Hanlon, twenty-three
years of age, was admitted to the Cas-
ualty Hospital last night about II O'Clock
and treated for gas poisoning. She was
found In a room on the second floor of the
Pittsburg Hotel. 474 Pennsylvania avenue.
with the gas turned on. DR.. II. w. Moi
fit went to the hotel from the hospital
and took charge Of the patient. He soon
improved her condition. but when she de-
clared she would end her life later he
deemed it advisable to take her to the
hospital and keep her until she had fully
recovered.
When the odor Of gas was detected in
the hall Policeman Edward Kelly was
summoned. Finding the door securely
fastened, Kelly used force to open 1t. and
found the young woman was about to lose
consciousness.
In conversation with the physician Mrs.
Hanlon said she had been i'll and had also
become respondent because OF separation
from her husband.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-26

the senators and representatives whom
they send to Congress. control Washington
and have its destiny in hand. It II ruled
by Congress. so far as 1t is ruled at all.
1t Is we'll that all visitors should under
stand this situation, and thus more clear:
ly appreciate the dominating national
characteristics Of Washington on the oc-
casion which promises to be 50 splendidly
celebrated
Among those who already have accept
ed invitations to represent their states on
the floor of the inaugural ballroom are
Gov. Myron +. Herrick Of Ohio, Speak
er James w. Wadsworth, jr., OF New
York; Chester A. Arthur. son OF the late
President Arthur, Of Colorado: Col. Fred.
erick H. Smith of Illinois. Felix Agnus OF
Maryland. and many others of distinction
whose names have not yet been an
nounced.
Mr. Blair today announced as additional
appointments as aids from the states the
following: Frederick H. Smith Of Illinois.
J. B. Case Of Kansas, Hugh g. Legare OF
South Carolina, H. p. Cross Of Rhode Is
land, Louis r. Cheney Of Connecticut. John
II. McGraw of Seattle, Wash: Alfred T.
Rogers, member Of the republican ma.
tional committee from Wisconsin. and
Capt. John A. Thayer. member OF the
West Virginia state legislature. Twenty
one states and the District now have rep
resentation on Mr.. Blair's committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-26

counsel when +. Fl. Thomas was made
corporation counsel. September o. 1905
During the three years since he has been
a close adviser of the corporation counsel
and has had charge Of many Of the legal
questions confronting the District.
Mr.. Stephens. who now becomes the
chief adviser of the corporation counsel.
began his service with the District July
l, 1904. At that time he was made fourth
assistant corporation counsel. He has
advanced from one place to another, and
his rise to the first assistantship is re-
earded as a merited promotion. He is a
graduate of the Columbian. now George
Washington. University Law School and
received from that institution the degrees
of master Of arts, bachelor of laws and
master Of laws. During his university
career he was prominent in athletics and
captained the foot ball team one year
He was admitted to the District bar in
October, 1883. and has practiced law be-
fore the local courts since that time.
William H. White, who will succeed
Mr.. Stephens has been practicing law in
the District for about ten years. He is a
native of Missouri. graduated from the
Georgetown Law School. and was for
short time a clerk in the Navy Depart
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-26

found in the receptacle than is nee
essary to cover the cost of the stamps
that are missing.
1t is not intended that the ma
chimes shall be kept in permanent use.
is rather for the purpose Of testing
them. -
The machines are manufactured by
the United States AUTOMATIC Vending
Company, and are considered one of
the better class Of machines OF this
description which the department has
been testing for some time past: Stamp
vending machines are being similarly
tested in other leading Cities
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-26
STAMP SELLING MACHINES.
Six to Be Placed in Local Hotels as
Experiment.

Six new stamp vending machines, for
the automatic sale of postage stamps.
will be placed by Postmaster Barnes III
six Of the leading hotels February !.
The machines are ornamental in char
acter, incased in bronze exteriors. with
letter box attachments, SO that as soor
as a stamp is purchased and attached to
letter the letter can be at once mailed
in the letter box attached to the ma
chine.
II, as sometimes happens with slot
machines, no stamp comes out OF the
machine after the money for it has
been deposited the postmaster will
mako good the amount. after the ma
chine has been checked up at the close
Of the day. provided more money Is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-26
MISS F. v. FISHER DEAD.
Daughter Of Former Justice Of tn
District Supreme Court.

Miss Frances Virginia Fisher, whose
death occurred at her residence. 114S NJ
street northwest, this city, at an early
hour this morning. was almost a life
long resident Of this city. and was a
daughter of the late George p. Fisher,
who came from Delaware to Congress
and was one Of the first justices Of the
Supreme Court Of the District of Column
ba. Miss Fisher was lady OF most
estima Bile character and great attractive
ness. but of recent years had been an
invalid a considerable part of the time
Her sister, Mrs. A. F.. Cahoon of this
city, and two brothers, George P. Fisher,
jr, Of Chicago and Charles G. Fisher
of Milford, Del, survive her.
Funeral arrangements have not been
completed. but. 1t is stated, the interment
will be in Dover. Del.
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HOURS FOR SWEEPING.
West Urges Change to Any Hour,
Provided Walks Are Sprink1ed.

Commissioner West has recommended
to the Commissioners that the police reg
ulations be amended to permit the sweep
ing of sidewalks at any hour OF the
day. provided the walks are thoroughly
sprinkled before the broom is used.
At present the police regulations pro-
hibit the sweeping Of walks between 8
am. and 6 pm. Recently Henry Pfister
OF 100 Connecticut avenue called the at
tention Of the Commissioners to the fact
that the stores along Connecticut avenue
do not. as a rule. open before o'clock
in the morning, and urged that the hours
for sweeping be extended. After an In
vestigation of the matter Commissioner
West recommended the important amend
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-26
NO FIRE ExT1NaUIsHERs.
Public Schools Must 90 without for
Lack Of Funds.

The public schools will not be equipped
with 100 new fire extinguishers for which
bids were asked some time ago and which
the school authorities have been expect
ing.
Several bids were received and recon-
mendations were made that the contract
be awarded to the lowest bidder. Now
1t has been discovered by the auditor
that there are no funds available for the
purchase Of these extinguishers and
therefore all bids have been rejected By
the Commissioners.
The auditors decision was as follows:
THE law granting the appropriation OF
$4,000 for fire protection. etc, In public
schools does not authorize the purchase
therefron Of fire extinguishers. and that
the said appropriation is therefore not
available for that purpose"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-26
- Building Permits Issued.

The following building permits were is
sued today:
To Louis F. Shoemaker. for two two
story frame dwellings on Piney Branch
road near Georgia avenue: architect. n.
r. Grimm; builder. James H. Grant; esti-
mated cost. 5000.
To i. C. Terrell for five two-story brick
and frame dwellings, at SSO-63S Morton
street northwest; architect. George ?.
Horton. jr.: builder, D. II. Terrell; esti-
mated cost, $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-26
TO TALK ON NATIONS WASTE.
Address by Bristow Adams In All
Souls Church Tomorrow Night.

Souls Church Tomorrow Night.
1.-THE Nations Waste" will be the sub
ject of an address by Bristow Adams of
the forest service tomorrow evening in
All Souls Church, 14th and l. streets
northwest. The lecture Is under the aus
pieces OF the Unitarian Club of Washing
ton, Of which Judge Taft is a member.
Mr.. Adams will rehearse many of the
steps being taken to stop waste. especial
ly in relation to the forests and the in
dustries dependent upon them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-26
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. BoundaYy.

TeuUSsSee-A1A oHs@o OUVasy'
The Senate committee on judiciary to-
day, ordered favorably reported a Joint
resolution enabling Tennessee and Ar.
kansas TO agree upon a boundary line
and to determine the Jurisdiction o6
crimes committed on the Mississippi goVQ4
and adjacent territory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-26
VETERAN FOUND GUILTY.
Comrade White Convicted Of Assault
on William Domination.

William II. White, the civil war vet
eran who was placed on trial yesterday
for an assault to kill William bennington.
a comrade who slept in the same room
with him at the Soldiers Home, was con-
victed late yesterday afternoon by jury
In Criminal Court No. I.
Justice Gould will impose sentence later
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-26
Tomorrow Only,
4 1C
For ISc Lawns.

The new White Lawns,
plaids and stripes, in new
lv artistic effects. AS
sheer as last years 25c
Lawns. Only 18c for
1000. The complimentary
price. Of the Opening
--1Ic-is for tomorrow
only. .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-26
Washington's Part Not Local.

"Washingtons part in the inauguration
ls to be in no sense local. Every state
should feel proprietary interest in this,
the nations city. and take pride in its
beauty and development into the finest
capital In the world. The states, through
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-26
Tomorrow Only,
&c
For I2Hc Ginghams.

For 12Ec V1ngndn1s.
This years fabrics have
the improved linen finish
and newly beautiful shades
of blues, browns, tans,
green's. grays, pink. etc.
Reliability is added--the
colors are both sun and
water proof.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-26

These new organizes and batstes sheer as last
oc fabricsad infinitely beautiful There are forty be-
sides the pictured above selection mace tomo
row not only assures visitor less price than VIII
better variety better styles than later is 1t not oeioa
that the prettest will he first to be sold? F..