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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-05
FoRET FIRES
IN MARYLAND
Already Three Thousand Acres Have
Been Turned into Ashes.

[Gate City Leased Wire Service.]
CUMBERLAND Md, Dec. 4.-For-
est fires have been raging in Garret
county, Maryland, already 5000 acres
of valuable timber land has been
burned over. Nothing but heavy
rain can stop the flames and several
villages are in danger. The town of
Piedmont, w. Va, was in great dan
ger today but fire fighters succeeded
in saving the place. The damage has
already amounted to many thousands
of dollars.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-05
CROWDS SPOILED
THE CONTEST
Ten Thousand People interferred and
the Hill Climbing Match
Was Postponed.
[Gate City Leased Wire service.l

IGate City Leased Wire Service
NEW YORK, Dec. 4.-Because 1o,-
600 persons crowded on the course.
in reckless disregard to the danger
they were taking, the officials this
afternoon called off the Edgewater-
Fort Lee automobile hill climbing con-
test after four cars had made the
run. There was an insufficient police
force to handle the crowds. Seventy
five starters were entered.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-05
Nicaraeuan Revolution Seems to Exert
It's Influence Upon Its N.ighbor
Which viii Start an Out.
break tits Week.
U. S. STUCK IN THE MUD
While Estrada Cables Congratulations
to Our Country Which Was
Sending Cruiser, the Boat
is Stilled Mired.
[Gate City Leased Wire Service. j

IGFIe CIIy LeaSed Wire SerV1ce.J
NEW ORLEANS, Dec. A revo-
luton will be declared in Honduras
early next week according to a state
ment made in the Latin-American
colony here tonight. The provisional
government will declare for former
President Bonilla, one of the enemies
of President zelaya, of Nicaragua. 1t
is said representative of Bonilla is
now here and will establish a consul
late as soon as the revolution starts.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-05

uation as regards the local switchmen
is extremely acute and indicates that
only careful diplomacy would pre-.
vent a walk out. Corners declared
that If the northwestern railroads at
tempted to ship to Chicago, freight
handled by non-union switchmen
there is very grave danger that a gen
eral strike will ensue.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-05
Hon. John r. Walsh the Former
Muiti-MiIIionaare Does His
Christmas Shopping Before
Going to Penitentiary.
CONSTANTLY sHADoWED
He Eats, Sleeps and Goes to Church
With TWO Officers at His side
Every Minute Of the
Day.

[Gate City Leased Wire Service.1
CHICAGO, H., Dec lit was
thought tonight that John R. Walsh,
former multi-millionaire, but now the
prisoner of the Federal court in spec
ial custody of two deputy U. S. Mar
shals, is breaking down under the
strain of being constantly shadowed
by the Federal officers.
After day of never ceasing surveil-
lance, Walsh retired early tonight. A
deputy marshal stood outside the door
of his bedroom as he slept.
Walsh did not make a move today
that a deputy was not standing at his
elbow. They allowed him the widest
freedom possible but not once did
they let him get out of their sight or
hearing When the aged ex-banker
sat down to his meals, deputy sat
with him; when he went to buy
Christmas presents for relatives the
deputies stood at his side. They W..
breakfast with him tomorrow and will
sit in his pew, one on each side of him
when he goes to mass.
Walsh IS almost as closely guarded
as he would were he already in the
Federal Penitentiarv at Fort Leaven-
worth. The surveillance will continue
until the supreme court OF the United
States passes upon the petition for a
write of certeriorai and superseles
which Wslsh's attorneys will file If
the writ issues the case will not be
disposed OF for at least two years. 1t
is believed here. If the Supreme
court refuses to interfere, Walsh must
go to the penitentiary at once.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-05

William Weeden, who pleaded
guilty to the charge of forgery by
raising check, was given sentence
of not exceeding ten years at Ana
mosa, the sentence being imposed by
Judge H. Bank, Jr., Saturday. Weed
en- is the first man sentenced during
the November term of court.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-05
Second Session Of the sixty-First Con-
gress VIII Open up For Rusl-
ness at Noon on
Monday.
SOME OF THE QUESTIONS
indications Are That the Session VIII
Prove to be a Lively One
And Of More Than Usual
Importance.

[Gate city Leased Wire Service.1
WASHINGTON, Dec. Statesmen
are piling in from all sections tonight
for the meeting of congress at noon
Monday. 1t will be the second ses-
sion of the 61st congress, the first
being the one they sat through In the
summer framing the tariff bill.
There is every indication that this
session will be unusually lively and OF
unusual Importance. Leaders say the
question of amending the Sherman
antitrust law and the Increased super
vision Of corporations may stand as
the most important matter Of the ses-
sion. There IS a general belief that
the supreme court will affirm the de-
cision of the court of appeals, declar-s
ing the Standard Oil company to be
an illegal organization. Trusts, good
and bad. Will make the strongest pos
ment that will save their companies.
from dissolution. The union labor
people will seek change to exempt
them from the operation Of the Sher-
man law.
1 The Nicaraguan trouble is being
watched with interest. 1t may de-
velope complications that will de-
mand much time from congress- Con-
servation, reclamation, deep water
| ways and general Improvement OF
Hand, and waterways will be other big
subjects. 1t appears that the prop
Eosition for postal savings banks will
not be received with favor by ma
iority of the senators. AS to the sug-
ar frauds the question is asked by
senators as to whether the executive
department OF the government is al
ready doing all that is necessary in
that tremendous case of larceny.
The Senate.
In the senate there will be no inl-
portant business on the first two days.
Vice President Sherman will rap for
order the chaplain will offer prayer,
committee will be appointed to In
form the president that the senate
is in session and receive any COM
munication he may wish to send. Sem
ator McCumber of North Dakota Will
announce the death of his colleague.
Martin N. Johnson, and the senate
will then adjourn. The session Tues
/ day afternoon will be devoted to the
i, reading of the presidents message.
In the house, after Speaker Cannon
drops the gavel and the usual prayer
; follows, presidential notification
committee similar to that selected by
the senate will be appointed. I'm
mediately thereafter the successor to
the late representative but now Sem
ator Iorimer of Illinois, will be sworn
in The house will then adjourn out
of respect to the memory of late
Representatives DeArmond of Mis-
ouri. and Lassiter of Virginia. AS IN
the senate, the session of the house
will be devoted entirely to the read
ing of the presidents annual message.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-05

Stop Theft Of Electric Bulbs.
To prevent the theft of electric
light bulbs socket Is now made
which locks with a key. SO that re-
moyal is impossible without the key.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-05
InfIamatory Meeting.

Al the outset the meeting prom
ised to be quiet but it rapidly devel-
oped into an exciting inaamatory
meeting. Many demands were made
from the floor for an immediate strike.
But Sederling, Connors. and Elan
merry. advised against hasty action
and pleaded with the men to await
the outcome Of conferences next week
with the railway general managers
committee. These pleas did not avail
and some Of the speakers open.y
charged the brotherhood Of railway
trainmen with being in league with
the railroads to crush the switchmen.
1t was only when the speakers
definitely pledged the support of the
whole American Federation of Labor
that the men were appeased Vice
President Connors declared the sit.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-05
THE WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, Dec 4-Forecasts
Iowa, snow Sunday; colder with a.
cold wave in southeast portion. Mon,
day fair, not so cold in western por-
ton.
Missouri: snow Sunday in west
ern. rain turning to snow in eastern
portion: much colder with cold
wave Monday probably fair; not
quite so cold in western portion.
Illinois: Rain or snow and cold
er; Sunday much colder at night with
cold wave in western and southern
portions Monday generally fair:
moderate winds, becoming northwest
erly
Local Observations.
Dec. Bar. Their Wind Weather.
4 Z am. :. 80 OF 43 NV Cldy
A Z pm. I. 20 Sc Al N Ltrain
Rainfall for past "a hours, AZ hun-
dredths
River above low water of 1864 8
feet tenths.
Change in "a hours rise l tenth.
! Mean temperature, a..
Maximum temperature, AZ.
| Minimum temperature, Al.
FRED 2. GoSEWISCH.
Observer,
Read The Daily Gate City, a
cents per week.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-05
.FLOGGED CONVICT
Until He DIED
Major Durham Of Texas Is Arrested
on Most Serious Charge and
Political Circles are Great
" Stirred Up.
INDICTED FOR MURDER
Was Assistant Superintendent Of the
State Penitentiary Which as
Been Under Probe
Recently.

lSiIS lily Leased WIRE Service.
DALLAS, Texas, Dec "A sensa-
ton is stirring the political circles Of
Texas, following the arrest of Major
T. j. Durham, assistant superintend-
ant of Texas penitentiary on an in
dictment of murder due to alleged
brutality in the prison for which he
is held responsible. The specific in.
stance in the Indictment is the alleg-
ed flogging of a convict by Major Dur
ham himself which is claimed to have
caused the convict's death.
Major Durham was arrested at
Rusk and taken to Hillsboro to answer
the Indictment. Officials and politi-
clans have been watching closely de-
velopments of the investigation by
the legislative committee
Major Durham is prominent socially,
politically and in business circles in
Texas. His arrest and Indictment
came as a surprise to many who had
! expected sensations to grow out of the
probe into condition of the penal in
stitutions. They had not linked his
name with the alleged outrage as the
inquiry into the conditions had been
1 carried on in private for some time,
on account of secret complaints, un-
til a short time ago.
/ Members of the Investigation com.
mitee say they have not yet finished
their work. TAis portends furthers sen
sations and the charge against Dus.
ham is believed but a link in the
chain of indictments, about to come
affecting penal officers.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-05

Read The Daily Gate City, a
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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-05

Mrs. Frank S. Reiner, of Fairfield.
Iowa, returned home Saturday morn.
ing after a weeks visit with her sis
ter, Mrs. H. H. Brown.
Edward Edscorn, of st. Louis, is
visiting his mother. Mrs. M. Edscorn,
over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Engston have
returned home from Willis, Iowa,
where they were on a wedding trip.
Miss Eyre Mae Shriner of Fairfield,
returned home this morning after a
pleasant visit with her mother. Mrs,
H. H. Brown.
Miss Grace Cannon Of Hai.silton.
was in the city Friday visiting her
sister and to attend THE Soul Kiss"
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-04-01
c. B. FAIR & SON
HAVE BOUGHT THE
Edison Feed Store

where they will
be pleased to
see all the old
customers as
we'll as the new
ones. The old
help will stay
with new firm.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-04-01
Eor Sale % cIoae Estate.

To close the estate of Alpha ]. Kelley,
late Of Randolph, deceased, the place, No.
Randolph avenue, in the village of RAN
dolph, Vt, formerly occupied BY said
Kelley and comprising lot with house
and barn thereon, is offered for sale; and,
if not sooner disposed of at privats sale,
the same will be sold at public auction on
the premises, on Saturday, May l, 1908,
at ten O'Clock in the forenoon.
For particulars concerning said proper
ty or the sale thereof, cali upon or ad-
dress, H. W. Mcintyre, Executor, Ran
dolnh. VT.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-04-01
AdmInIstrator,s Sale

now offer for sale all of the real estate
that was owned by the late Susan B. Rob-
inson, consisting of the following proper
ty:-The dwelling house on Randolph
avenue; on one OF the best streets and one
of the pIeasantest homes in town; large
barn and large lot, wide front, plenty OF
land in back; beautiful shade trees; con-
crete cellar, furnace, bath, electric light
ed, slate roof, and will accommodate land
is fitted for) another small family, II de-
sired.
Also farm containing IA acres Of land
on East Braintree road; small tenement
of a few rods from School street; double
tenement opposite gristmill; also the en-
tire gristmill property, OF which she was
part owner.
All of this property must and will be
sold to close the estate. II
Fl. P. Sanford, Administrator.
Randolph, March IS, 1909.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-04-01
To Water-takers.

In compliance with the provisions Of
Section 80 of village bylaws, notice is
hereby given that the Office OF the water
commissioners Of the village OF Randolph,
Vt, on Pleasant street Eat Office OF H. W.
McIntyre) in said village, will be special
ly opened for receipt of water rates on
April 10, IL. 10 and IA, 1909, and at the
following hours, to wit, from Q a m, to
IL m, from p. m. to 5 p. m, and from
p. m. to 3 p. m, on each Of said days.
By the Board Of Water Commissioners.
H. w. Mcintyre, Chairman.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-04-01
go Acres in Vermont, ST 1000.

Spruce growth will be worth large sum
in few years; cuts 20 tons hay, good
buildings, s-room house, piazza, running
spring water, barn with cellar, poultry
house, granary, maple shade, delightful
view; all details OF this good trade page
IS, "Msrch Bulletin" Dept. 1859, E.
A. Strout Co., Old South Bldg, Boston,
Mass. ae
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-04-01
Card Of Thanks.

We desire to express our heartfelt
thanks to those who performed so many
acts Of kindness and heIpfuIness, gave us
sympathy and lightened our burden
caused by the illness, death and burial of
our husband and father.
Mrs. Mary Spaulding,
Adelbert Albin.
Mrs. Addie Alexander,
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Tatro.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-04-01

Affinity" Earle Sued for Divorce.
Ferdinand Pinney Earle, the artist, has
been sued by his affinity" who claims
their marriage was illegal as Earle was Of
unsound mind at the time.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-04-01
For Sale.

One Of the best located farms in Ran
dolph, easy to work and of best quality !;
miles to creamery and railroad station.
Never failing spring of water. Stock,
tools and produce at purchasers option.
J. Harris Bass, Randolph, VT, R. F.
ID. 3. or inquire OF +. s. Tracy. tt ae
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-04-01

Auction in Dubois & Gays hall satur-
day evening. f. H. Packard.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-06-29
THE OPEN AIR SHOW

The interest that has been aroused of late throughout the United States in outdoor theat- ricals gives promise of the increasing popular ity of this source of amusement The show presented in the open air was well-recognized means of enjoyment centuries ago. in several of the countries of Europe, but like many an other good institution, 1t has been crowded out by the more pretentious methods resorted to by an advanced civilization. The travelling players of the olden times, who gave their per formances on the village sward or in the shade of the greenwood were, according to historical record, well-nigh indispensable to the life of that time when artificial amusements had not yet been brought to the high development that characterzes them today. In late years, how ever, the names of the Ben Greet Donald Rob- ertson and Coburn companies are familiar throughout the United States and England. They are held to be highly creditable players, who combine high degree of art with an equal ly high degree of simplicity. The outdoor the atricals hark back to a more primitive age, but the busness-worn populace of today is ready to pay them homage with it's support and common dation. Practically every large city of America has enjoyed visits from one or more of these companies of players, and approval of the kind of entertainment and instruction they afford is almost unanimus.
 The outdoor play has been proven success,
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-06-29
THE FINAL ROAD

Relative to the editorial on the Pinal moun talns as summer resort, which appeared in the Silver Belt some time ago, a resident of this city, who IS, also, practical man, and is fa. mlllar with ordinary road construction. has vol nnteered the estimate that the road leading rom here to Ice House canyon could he made sa1e Tor travel with expenditure of about Sl,OOO. lhis same man thinks that an intelG- gent outlay of $lOO on the trail leading from Ice House canyon to Sawmill canyon would put if ln passable shape Of all the pleasant haunts that the Final mountains afford, Sawmll can yon IS sad by many people to be the most at tractive.
 Now, although ten or eleven hundred dollars IS very small amount when applied to road building, we are inclined to think that the esti mate given by the gentleman interested in the Final roads is approximately correct. While the sum mentioned would not bring very notice. able results if applied to road-building, vet. if put into the right kind of repair work, it would. as the interested resident says. improve them to such an extent that to pass over them after dark would not imperil the lives of the travel CTS. A little filling here and there, and the oc caslonal removal of outcropping boulders, with slight reduction of grade in a few instances, where the pitch IS too nearly perpendicular would change the road from its present resemb lance to bnrro trail to fairly respectable wagon road. And the cost of this work would not he great
 AS the road IS at present it presents many features that are not pleasant. This statement of course, conveys no revelation to the many pleasure seekers that wend their way mountain ward every Sunday. Not to mention several spots where the steep pitches are so boulder strewn that team can scarcely pull wagon over them, there are several places where a slight swerving from the track would precipi- tate a rig and its occupants over the bluff. The many deep ruts that have been washed out by rains are not particularly dangerous, but are, nevertheless, far from conducive to pleasure
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-06-29

American history. In short, children should not be children, but made over into little prigs, stuffed with historical facts and figures Every once in a while some superior" person rises to sermonize upon the lines taken by Miss Sadie American and to declare the Babes in the Wood excommunicate, Jack and the Beanstalk anathema, and Little Red Ridinghood delusion and snare. But these creations of fancy still endure in eternal youth, while San ta Claus, Puss-in. Boots and Cinderella of the Little Glass Slipper, having out lived whole generations of "superior" persons who are forgotten, are en. shrined in the hearts of millions who who have loved them 'when the winds of joyous morn blew free in the silken sails of infancy" and have handed them on as a'legacy to their children.
 There is cant expression, "taking candy from kid," which is used to express the most wdown sort of rob. bery conceivable. To rob child of its fairy tale would seem to be pro eeeding scarcely more praiseworthy.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-06-29

riding. Now with all due respect to the olden days when the art of careering around preci- pice on two wheels was held in awe, it is unfor- tunate that the many people who go to the Pin als have to attempt these feats when lacking the peculiar training that some pioneer drivers may have acquired. Although, to merely hit the high places is very exhiliratng, yet the breaking of part of the harness or wagon while doing so insures swift calamity Another feature of driving in the Finals is that for long stretches down steep ncines, it is impossible for two teams to pass each other. Fortunately, the necessity of doing this rarely arises, for on Sundays, when the Pinal mountains are most frequented, the teams make the ascent in the morning and return in the afternoon, practical ly all the people are thus going in one direction at the same time, so that the need of getting by each other on the trail seldom arises.
 While it may not be possible to make great outlay on the Pnal roads at the present time, yet the improving of the mountain trails to the point of being safe could, beyond doubt be ac- compshed, if the many people who find pleas ure in outings would make an organized effort to secure it.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-06-29

organ of the bishop for the state of Massachusetts, says, editorially:
 Some one has .facetiously given this sake advice: Be good 10 the reporter It is better to have him on your side than on your past history
 "We are often exasperated at the amount of space the newspapers give to crime. We ought to be corresponding ly grateful when they devote columns and pages to such papers and address es as were heard at the church congress recently held in this city at Fremont Temple. About one-hslf of the writers and speakers sent in abstracts in ad. vance, and these the Boston papers pub. lished with remarkable fullness.
 'The audiences in Fremont Temple. therefore, were but small fraction of the people who were instructed by the discussions of the congress.
 '' Be good to the reporter and you may easily have him on your side '