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The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-04-27
DR.. {. H. Masters,
DENTIST.

The best equipped office in Southwest
Louisiana.
Electric appliances-Lights for night
work.
Painless extraction of teeth by Som
nOfOrme gas.
Instruments sterilized before each
operation.
Porcelain and Gold Inlays Special
ties.
OFFICE-SecOnd floor Levy Bros.
White Front building. Office phone
377; Residence, AL.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-04-27

President Stephens thanked all
who had contributed to the brilliant
C of the days events, expressed
satisfaction with the work accom-
plished by the Association in the
five years of its existence, stating
that il had wonderfully developed
school interest along the several
lines o. it's endeavor in Southwest
Louisiana and indeed throughout
the whole State, and, besides, had,
in spite of bad weather and other
untavorable conditions, made a pro-
nounced financial success each year,
paying sill the expenses Of all con-
t~estants, of all officials, all prepare
tons. and yet making a surplus of
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-04-27
FIELD DAY At INSTITUTE.
Continued from front pages.

Those selected as judges of the
Oratorical contest on delivery. were
Hon. j. A. Williams of Lake Charles,
Prof. w. B. Prescott of the Opelousas
High School and DR.. Samuel NJ.
Lyons, President of the Police Jury
of Calcasieu Parish. Prof. Prescott,
Supt. Strickland of Baton Rouge,
and Supt. Bauer of New Orleans had
already passed upon the compost
ton and matter of the several
orations and submitted their reports
which afterwards to be combined
with the reports of the judges of
delivery in order to determine the
winner of the contest. The judges
selected for the contest in vocal music
were Miss Vallie Levert Alexander,
of Alexandria,, Miss Willibrandt of
Washington and Mrs. NJ. B. Treze-
want of New Orleans. :
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-09-16
STRIKE STILL UNSETTLED.
Pressed Steel Car Co. WorI<men Walk
Out Again But Will Likely Return.

Pittsburg, Sept. 16.-The carwork-
ers' strike at the plant Of the Pressed
Steel Car company in Schoenville
which was thought settled on Wednes-
day of last week after costing nine
lives and heavy financial loss, began
anew yesterday when between 5000 and
1000 employees of the car works walk
ed from their work and quietly dis
persed to their homes.
The workmen now allege the car
company officials have broken faith
with them regarding the discharge of
imported bosses brought here during
the recent eight weeks labor dispute.
Late yesterday it was announced by
the car plant officials that they would
probably discharge what few import
ed workmen are yet in the plant, in a
second effort to resume business and
keep their plant running.
There are fifty deputy sheriffs on
guard at the car plant. Little or no
trouble is anticipated, however, and it
is believed by tomorrow noon the car
works will again be in full operation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-09-16
PRISON OF EVILS.
Conditions IntOlerabl0 in Penn.
sylvania Penitentary.
Federal Prisoners Removed and
Government Takes Hand,
MUCH TUBERCULOSIS
Cells Filled With Vermin and
Prisoners Throw Food Away.
Attorney General Will Investi-
gate Report of Inspectors.

Washington, Sept. 16.-Conditions
at the Western Penitentiary of Penn
sylvania at Allegheny have been
found so distressing and intolerabIe
as to require the immediate removal
of all federal prisoners whose trans
fer is practicable and to demand the
most serious consideration of the pub
lie authorities This is disclosed in
the report of c. H. McClasson of the
department Of prisons and prisoners,
to the attorney general.
AT the direction of the attorney
general, Wade Ellis, acting head Of
the department of justice, made
known today the results of the inves-
t1gation which Mr.. McGlasson con-
ed by the newspapers several weeks
ago, criticising the conditions at the
penitentiary. The federal authorities
are guarded in their statements, as it
is not their desire to reflect on the
state officials of Pennsylvania for any
others who may be responsible for
the conditions at the institution.
The population on the first of this
month was 1901" says Mr. Ellis in
his statement. "Of this number more
that half are confined two in a cell.
The cells are unusually small. There
are more than 800 prisoners suffering
from tuberculosis and rs cells are
now occupied by those showing ad-
NdAC0Q STAGES VI LnIS disease. Inc
prison is filled with vermin of all
kinds although the officials are max
ing an effort to eradicate them. An
unusually large number or the pris-
oners are of the lowest possible char.
acter, mentally and morally; and
there is but one general mess provid-
ed for all Almost universal complaint
is made about the quality of food
served, especially the meats"
On the occasion the prisoners at
the institution are reported to have
arisen in body and hurled their
food. plates and other articles at one
of the officers of the prison and to
have called upon him to witness the
quality of food.
1.-The attorney general does not, of
course, assume that these unfortunate
conditions are known either to the
governor of Pennsylvania or to other
authorities having immediate control
of penal institutions in that state"
continues Mr.. Ellis.
"A copy of an abstract or the re-
port made by the agent of the depart
emnt will be sent to the governor ann
the board of inspectors of the PEN
itentiary. 1t is not intended by this
action to assemue any official duty in
the matter. 1t is merely intended to
call to the attention of the proper
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-09-16
Attic [i1: SS

People who stayed away from the
Grand last night because they suspect
other product of the muck-rake, a
cheap imitation of The Lion and the
Mouse, The Man of the Hour and 9TH
ers of that ilk, will have to guess again.
The Great John Canton is cheap in no
respect. 1t is an interesting play, ex-
cellently acted and adequately staged,
doubtless one of the best things that
will pass our way this year. AS play
John Canton has The Lion and tie
Mouse and The Man of the Hour
beaten to a custard. 1t is more prob
able and reasonable in theme and more
natural in treatment. Instead of rep
resenting a captain of industry as his
Satanic Majesty in partial diss uise, the
novelist and playwright, for the play is
a dramatization by ]. Hartley Manners
of Arthur j. Eddy's novel, have had the
originality and daring to show that
man may be rich and still human. Ard
when at the end of the last act the
curtain goes down on John Cantor
about to undergo an operation which
may mean death, it flashes through
ones mind that perhaps, after all, u
the needle and a rich man inherit the
kingdom of God.
The character of John Canton, as is
well known, was drawn in many par
ticulars from he late P. d. Armour,
one of the master minds of business OF
Canton receives in the first act of the
play saying, vienna refuses pork,
is the historic message which Mr.. A.
mour received from one of his agents
in Vienna a number of years ago. Mr..
Armour received the news one hour be-
fore anybody else in the United States
and sold pork in enormous quantities
before the market dropped, making a
great fortune in less than sixty min
uteS.
The powerful role of Canton could r.of
be better done than Mr.. George Faw-
cett's portrayal. Mr. Fawcett is a
clever actor of many natural gifts and
it is evident that he has given this
masterfuI, rugged potent piece of char
acter deliEeation careful study. It is a
remarkable characterization marked by
both strength and deIcacy-a big idea
and minute attention to detail. In his
support the work of his brother, Mr..
Allen Fawcett, that of Lucius Hender-
son, and Thurston Hall, stand out
Miss Fanchon Campbell
and Miss Elsie Scott have the leading
women's roles. The piece, is well
staged ana well costumed and is. alto
gether, of high merit throughout. Al
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-09-16

George Bernard Shaw says he
doesn't like Roosevelt He talks
like a dig-dig."-Houston Post.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-09-16

MIR. w. A. NEISWANGER
of Wilson and Neiswanger:
Elmhurst lots are good in
vestment. Elmhurst is one
of the finest locations in this
city. 1t will be one of the
most desirable. places" in
Topeka. Prices are low COM
pared with surrounding
property.
MIR. p. L. BONEBRAKE,
Vice President Central Ma
tionaI Bank: The new addi-
ton ElmhurSt is one of the
handsomest locations in the
city, and as the territory in
other directions have about
been covered. the future of
this addition is very bright.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-09-16

through the races. The time by heats
was 2:221a, 2:23 and 2:22A. No records
broken.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-09-16

MIR. FRANK NJ. BONEBRAkE, Cashier
of the Merchants National Bank: consider
lots in Elmhurst very desirable, as the
general tendency of the growth of the city
is in that direction. The price of lots
compared to neighboring property is reas-
enable and the lots ideal for building
locations.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-09-16


The 2:25 pace ran four heats with
Lulu Hurst a beautiful black mara
owned by Russell & Haymaker, as the
winner of first money. Lulu had every
thing her own way. She won the first
two heats handily and was declared the
winner from the start Roscoe Medium,
owned by W. H. Ward of Mendine Mo-,
took all of the seconds and one first
Roscoe was entitled to second money
but hardly showed the class of Lulu
Hurst The Hurst took one second in
the third heat. She broke badly at the
first stretch and started far behind. In
a pretty uphill race she spurted second
on the home stretch, passing all of the
other horses and crowding Roscoe for
first. The time was not record break
ing and varied around the 2:19 mark
Cracker Jack. owned by P. H. Rea of
Marshall, Mo, took all of the thirds
Cracker Jack was good on the finish
but Jagged badly on the beginning
Rexie Smith, owned by w. Fl. Doyle
of Fargo, N. D.. took fourth.
0.CE koIy
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-09-16
MRS. MORRIS DEAD.
Widow of Packer Killed in Auto Acct
dent in France.

Chicago, Sept. 16.-Mrs Nelson
Morris, widow of the Chicago packer,
died today. at Saints Bleu, a small
town near Paris as a result of injuries
received in an automobile accident
according to word received here by
relatives. No details of the accident
were received except that the machine
in which Mrs. Morris was riding, was
overturned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-09-16

MIR. w. III. EASTMAN.
Secretary of the Shawnee
Building and Loan Assn: 1t
is the best proposition in the
way of addition that has
been opened in this city in
the past five years. and the
prices are very reasonable.
MIR. CHAS. ELLIOT, Sec
rotary of the Capital Build
ing and Loan Assn: Lots in
Elmhurst with it's slightly To-
cation, building restrictions
and prices is a good invest
ment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-09-16

Parsons Horse Won Trotting Race.
The 2:35 trot was easy money for
/ s. Crum, owned by H. w. Brown of
Parsons. The Crum won three f1rsts in
in the first three heats and cut the
race short. TEDDY r. took next place
practically their standing all the way
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-09-16

authorities a situation so grave and
pitiable as to justify prompt and ear
nest consideration"
There are FL federal prisoners con-
fined at the western Pennsylvania
penitentiary. All of these who can
be Immediately transferred will be
removed at once at Atlanta or Leav-
enworth.
Pittsburg, Sept. 16.-Comnent or
official statements concerning the re-
port of Prison Inspector McGlasson,
of Washington on conditions of the
Western penitentiary of Pennsylvania
were unobtainable last night.
It was learned, however, that
cramped conditions prevail at the
Riverside institution.
An effort was made during the past
session of the state legislature to Sc
cure an appropriation for a tuberculo-
sis hospital for the penitentiary, but
the measure failed for passage.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-09-16
BIG GOLF TOURNAMENT.
All the Best Professionals in West at
Chicago.

Chicago. Sept. 16.-A field including
practically all of the best professionals
in the west and several eastern stars,
started in the western open golf cham
pionship tournament over the SkOskie
club course today
The tournament is ~ holes medal
play and will last today and tomorrow
-36 holes being played each day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-09-16

small audience saw it at the Grand
last night but tonight there will be no
circus to conflict and the PATRONAGE
Will doubtless be more in keeping with
the worth of the attraction.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-09-16
Crowd Was Patient.

I1ne-z:JzE, Z:Za, Z-ZZ74.
Crowd Was Patient.
The starts in most of the races were
slow and the horses could not get to-
gether under the "go." The races as
a whole dragged considerably and it
took a band, drummer, a cowboy and
girl, a chariot race and some recita-
tons about Kansas to fill in the time.
If it had not been for the running
races at the rear of the program the
crowd would have been thinned out
before the middle of the afternoon.
The races did not start until about an
hour after scheduled time and the
grandstand sat patiently throughout
the long stretch.
The betting was pretty even-that
is the odds were not flashed very
heavily. There was a nice little en-
thusiastic crowd in the ring and
apparently they exchanged a good
amount of dough" The police did
not interfere, on account Of the
"softening' process which was agreed
upon before the box opened. Lots of
little numbered tickets are being held
by heads of the families in the city
tOdaV
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-09-16
Lynch an Innocent.

Clarksville. Miss, Spccial.-Hiram
Mcdaniel was swung TO a tree early
Monday because mob of several
hundred rnraged citizens could not
get his brother. Utah Nathan Nc
Daniel, slayer Of Policeman Walter
Marshall. Nathan was caught in
swamp by force of deputy sheriffs
and hurried to Jackson. eluding the
mob in waiting for the prisoner.
It's all the same. anyway" chorus
ed the mob whep Hiram was discov-
cred, and he paid with his life for his
brothers. crime.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-09-16
Say Stories Agree.

New York, Special.-Scientists and
explorers here comparing the latest
dispatches regarding Commander
Peary's achievement with the reports
which DR.. Cook has sent out were
very generally agreed that Peary's
findings seem to confirm DR.. Cook s
story in several significant particu-
lars, thus far raise no points of dis
agreement. Thes cientists were more
positive than ever that the contro-
wersy can be settled beyond reason
able doubt by an inquiry before a
recognized scientific body.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-09-16

own rae" when he iS alL."cd To have
planted tn" Stars AMI Stripes at the
north pole.
That Commander Pcary had with
nm only his negro body servant.
Matt ll"n$cn. and Il handful of Is
klm"S. when he made the last Sta.;
or his journey toward the pole. and
that he had sent back the only re
malnln" white member of the cypc-
iltlon when he reached latitude SIS
was not known until the first INSTALL
mrml of his detailed story of his trip
was published OH Saturday.
One of the principal arguments
made by the Peary supporters against
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-09-16

the acceptance of DR.. Cook : claims
|" the discovery of the pole was his
OWE admission that he was mac-
'ompanicd by any white man. and
hat. aside from the records of his
observations. The only corroborative
evidence he could produce would be
the testimony of the two FSkimos
who were with him on his final dash.
Now 1t appears from Commander
Peary' own story that h., himself
was III Il like situation. Aside from
the negro HenScn. who had been his
Man Friday. for the past twenty
years. his sole companions were four
EskimoS. There was no white man
with him who can now take the wit
ness stand and testify 10 the accu-
racy of his scientific observations
above the latitude OF 81 degrees and
8 minutes.
1t is needless to say that this de-
velopmemt has brought great en-
couragcmcnt 10 the camp of the Cook
followers. They are expressing re-
newcd confidence that when the data
OF the two E.m are presented TO an
unprcjudiccd jury of scientists. Dr..
Cook $ word will be accepted with
equal crcdcncc 10 that Of Commander
Peary.
According TO Pcary's own story.
when he started from Cape Columbia
Their" were seven members of the
party, seventeen Eskimos. and l23
dogs. The members of the exprdi-
tlon were: Peary. Goodsall, Mac
MILAN, Borup. Marvin. bartlett and
llenScn. From time to time. as the
explorers proceeded nortfward. Peary
sent different members of The cxpe-
dition back, either in command of So
called supporting parties or for other
reasons. Goodsall, Borup, Marvin
and Bartlett each returned in charge
OF quota of Eskimos, dogs and
sleds. Macmillan was forced to re-
turn on account of frost bitten foot
Finally when 878 north latitude was
!! reached, Peary's sole white compan-
ion was Capt. Bartlett, and he was
sent back from this point with two
Eskimos and the necessary equip
ment to supply him until Cape Colum-
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-09-16
Crowds Cheer Him.

Committees from I'll" Geographical
Society and TIA" faculty "i the Gni-
v"rslty of t"p"nha""n saw Ih" on
plorcr of. A director of the COM
l"nN "wnin" tn" Snip "u w.!"n Dr.
Cock travels made an address in
Which II" thanked the explorer for
the honor rt lcaviu" on Il Danish
ship. He said that Denmark believed
Ill DR.. Cook absolutely. DR.. Cook
replied fcciingly.
In the course of a conversation be-
fore leaving DR.. Cook said that he
WAS willin" To place his records be-
fore the American Coast and Geo
dc,ic Survey. provided Commander
lcary would do the same He said
there was no reason why he should
he the first to apply for such an ex-
animation.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-09-16
Could Have Been Worse.

1.-The thing might have been so
much worse than it was," said DIR.
Daniel, with reference to the burning
OF Columbia College, lying III bed
nursing his aching feet and patting a
burned place on his cheek, but smiling
good naturedly through it all. "Had
the fire come in the way; it did at the
hour 1T did when the college was full
or girls two weeks later, we might
have seen sights that wocld hav,
made strong men weep. \
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-09-16

a favorable reply was promptly
sent, and the Roosevelt will be as
signed to a place of honor close to
the Half Moon and Clermont, which
will lead the parade. In all probabil-
ity Peary himself will be on board,
together with the members of the
Peary Arctic Club, and possibly other
distinguished explorers. DR.. Cook,
1t is expected, will be in New York
City at the time, but the celebration
committee regards it as unlikely that
he will be invited to join the Peary
marty
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-09-16

ed over one-third, while other prop
critics IN which the late magnet was
more remotely interested added prob
ably as much more to the sum total.
The day resulted in a complete route
of the short interest, which was prob
ably more extensive than even the
best informed had imagined. Even
before the opening here it was evil
dent from the tone of American Sc
curities in London that the strongest
support was Forthcoming.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-09-16
Steamer Lauretaria Lost.

st. Johns. \. F., Speoial.-Thril-
ling scenes attended the loss of the
Allan line steamer. I.auretania. bound
from Boston for Glasgow. which piled
up on the rock near Cape Race dur
ing dense fog at 6 o'clock Monday
morning. The vessel is a total wreck
but the fifty passengers and forty
members of the crewe escaped to land
after trying experience.
The steamer rebounded heavily
when she struck. the shock throwing
most of the passengers from their
berths.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-09-16
New York ,imes Loses.

New York, Special.-Judge Hand,
in the United States Circuit Court,
settled a novel legal controversy Fri
day in favor of TIE New York Sun
and The New York World, defendants
IN proceedings brought by The New
York Tines. Friday the Times OBJ
tanned temportry injunction re-
straining The Sun and The World
from printing any of Peary's cabled
account of his discovery, which he
had agreed to furnish exclusively 10
The Times but the court Friday dis
solved the restraining order.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-09-16
Consumption. Increase.
Total. :. :. ..2,559,873 366.59G

In conclusion, Mr.. Hester says the
facts concerning this remarkable year
IN cotton consumption speak for them
selves, but it is safe to say that had
they been estimated instead of plain
unvarnish"d truths. even extremists
would have been justified in classing
them as exa%gcrationS
In the South he SAYS: eve have
brushed 100000 ba,es closely DUR
ing the past year AVID this close on
the heels of the panic with 2l5 out of
a total of 1856 active mills from one
to two months late in getting under
headway. Most of the new not com
plete spindles will be in working or
der before the coming years close.
and with these on the basis of the
1904-'O5 consumption per spindle the
capacity of the Southern mills will be
something like 100000 to 100000
bales.' -
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-09-16
Fleets Battle Practice.

Norfolk, Va, Special.-The Allan
tic battleship and cruiser fleet had
highly favorable conditions Monday
for their rough water battle practice
work, as q northeast wind was blow
ing 20 miles an hour, but unfortu-
nately one of the larger boats having
been penetrated by shells from the
big guns of the ships, became water
logged and had TO be brought In for
repairs.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-09-16

New York, Special.-Wall Streets
response Friday to the death of Ed
ward H. Hartman was a bouyantly
strong stock market in which Sc
eurities made sensational gains aad
held them to the end. The volume
of business was enormous-well over
100000 shares-and to this vast
amount the better known Hartman
stocks, namely Union Pacific comman
and Southern Pacific, alone contribut-
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-09-16

A liquidation would leave nothing
but the rock foundation and the
grounds; but arrangements are going
right ahead for rebuilding and the
opening for the present session in the
Colonial hotel property, the former
plant Of the college. The fire wa.
evidently caused by the cross circuit
Ing of wires in the northwest dormi-
tory
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-09-16
Marshal Killed By Blow.

Jesup, Ga, Special.-Marshal G.
b. Pope was killed Friday afternoon
b. a blow over his heart in a des-
perate struggle with Edward Tyre.
Brantley Tyre and Jas. Tyre, prom
lnent young white men whom lie was
attempting to arrest. 1t is not known
which one of the Tyres inflicted the
fatal blow. All were arrested as they
attempted to escape and lodged in
Wayne county Jail.