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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-07-24
Says Republicans Are Pledged
to Downward Revision.
HIS REPLY TO STAND-PkTTERS
His Statement ls Interpreted In Some
Quarters Az a Notice That II Re-
auctions Are Not Made He VIII
Exercise His Veto Power.

Washington, July 17.-All doubt as
to where President Taft stands with
regard to the downward revision OF
the tariff was swept away when a
statement was given out at the White
House, setting forth in detail what
the president had to say to twenty
three Republican members OF con
gress who called to protest against
putting raw materials on the free list.
The president in this statement de-
cIares that the Republican party Is
committed to q downward revision;
that he has never had any other idea
of the Chicago Platform, and that he
personally has promised downward
revision to the people.
This statement is interpreted In
some quarters here as direct noti-
fication to the conferees on the tariff
bill that If the measure they finally
agree upon does not constitute ma
terial reduction in specific duties the
president will exercise his power Of
veto.
Dictated in the third person, the
statement concludes with this final
word of the presidents attitude as
outlined to his callers:
"He felt strongly the call OF the
country for a downward revision with
in the limits of the protective prin-
ciple, and he hoped to be able to re-
spond to that call as he heard 1t, as
well in the interests of the party as
of tho countryo
Twenty-four hours would see the
end of the work of the conferees on
the tariff bill and a substantial agree
ment upon the questions at issue, but
forthe five ropositions-iron, ore,
coal hides, oil and lumber-upon
which the president stands firm for
radical reductions or even abolition of
the tariff. This is the way the con-
ferees describe the situation. and up
on Capitol Hill there are facetiously
calling these propositions "the ma
tional issues"
Great progress has been made by
the conferees. A preponderance of the
differences in nearly all OF the sched-
ules have been adjusted.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-07-24
Girls on Country Outing Hang Goat.

Chester, Pa, July 17.-With twelve
year-old Agnes McEween acting as
executioner. six girls sent to Della
ware county by the Country Week AS
sociation, of Philadelphia, hanged a
goat belonging to Baldwin Zebley, the
little son of William Lewis Zebley, of
Bethel. the hanging taking place in a
barn. the goat served instead of a
human actor in a wild west show, be-
ing blindfolded. One end OF rope was
fastened to rafter and when the sig
nal was given the animal was showed
of a box.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-07-24
INAUGURATION DATE
Effort to Have II Changed to
April q,

Washington, July 17.-An effort was
made in the house by Representative
Hardy, of Texas, to have considered
a resolution proposing an amendment
o the constitution providing that the
president and vice president of the
United States should be inaugurated
on April instead of March A. as now
prescribed by the constitution. The
resolution was read. but it's considera-
ton was prevented as a result of an
objection made by Representative
Keifer, OF Ohio.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-07-24
LATHAM FAILS IN
CHANNEL FLIGHT
Rescued When MOnOpIane Drops
Into the Sea.
SAVED BY FRENCH DESTROYER

Gets ABOUT railway ACROSS Wnen
Motor Slows Down and Flying Ma
chine FaIIs--Latham Found cooiiy
Smoking Cigarette When Boat Ar
riVes-WiIl Try Again.
Calais, July 20.-Herbert Latham,
the French aviator, made daring but
unsuccessful attempt to cross the
English channel in his monoplane. He
got away splendidly under perfect con
ditions from the top of chalk cliff
at Sangatte, and had covered over
half the distance, about twelve miles.
at an average height of 500 feet when
the motor slowed down and he was
obliged to descend. The air space of
the wings, however, kept the machine
afloat, and the monoplane, lying like a
wounded bird, was stretched out on
the water when the French torpedo
boat destroyer Harpon, which had
kept abreast throughout the journey,
came alongside and picked up the
aviator. M. Latham was not wet and
still sat on the saddle, which is located
above the wings and behind the motor,
calmly smoking a cigarette. He i'm
mediately announced that he was not
discouraged by the failure and would
try again as soon as the machine was
repaired. The injuries to the mono
plane were slight, the principal dam
age being caused when 1t was hauled
aboard the torpedo boat destroyer. The
motor is intact.
The watchers on both shores had an
anxious hour after the machine was
lost to view behind a thin veil of fog
on the French side, and apprehension
was not allayed until the semiphore
at Calais reported that the Harpon
was returning with M. Latham, unin
jured, aboard On landing the aeronau'
was given a frantic reception.
The failure of the motor is attribut
ed to a bad carbureter on the mono
plane, which, when 400 feet in the air
began to descend. When the machine
was 200 feet above the water M
Latham shut off the power and the
machine glided down gently, alightine
on the waves with hardly a splash.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-07-24
BOLT HITS WHITE
HAVEN HOSPITAL
Lightning Splits ConyaIescent
Ward In Twain.
PATIENTS PANIC STRICKEN

Electrical Storm Did Great Damage
In Eastern Pennsylvania - Farmer
Killed by Lightning-Several Barns
and q Church Struck.
Philadelphia, July 1.-THE extreme
heat in this city was greatly relieved
by a heavy downpour of rain Friday
evening. AS result of the extreme
weather conditions. however, FIVE per
sons are dead, four of them being pros
trated by the heat, and Peter Patria,
farmer, being struck by lightning.
1t was the first rain which had Wis
fled this city since June 81, and the
electrical storm which ensued left
considerable damage in its wake as 1t
passed southwark Several barns and
church were struck by lightning IN
the northwestern part Of the city.
All through eastern Pennsylvania
the effects of the electrical storm were
lelt. At Freeland, Pa, the lowlands
we're inundated and telegraph and tel
ephone wires were made useless by
counteracting waves, and upon meas
uring instruments electrical phenom-
ena were produced of a kind expert
enced only during seismic disturb
ances A bolt of lightning struck a
free hospital for poor consumptives
at White Haven Pa, and split the
conyalescing ward in twain. Every
bed was occupied and patients who
were not stunned rushed from the
building in terror.
The home of John Redpath in Free
land was split from gable to cellar and
Mrs. Redpath was rendered uncon-
scious by the shock.
Richard Whitebred's home at Upper
Lehigh was struck and fired, but the
heavy downpour of rain helped the
fire fighters to extinguish the flames.
The terrific electrical storm was ac-
| companied by downpour of rain that
| by many was thought to be cloud
burst. So great was the torrent that
! the lowlands were inundated and much
damage done to farm lands. The light
ming flashes followed in quick success
sion, surcharging the air and spread
ing a sulphurous fume.
Telegraph and telephone wires were
made useless by counteracting waves
and measuring instruments produced
electrical phenomena experienced only
| during seismic disturbances. So severe
was the show on the Jersey Central
| switchboard at White Haven that the
office was made uninhabitable and
some fifty fuse plugs were destroyed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-07-24
MURDERER BREAKS JAIL
Condemned Man Saws Bars and Es-
canes Second Time.

Wilkes Barre, Pa, July 20.-Martin
Leskowski, a sentenced murderer. es-
capped from the Carbon county Jail at
Mauch Chunk by saving the prison
bars. 1t is thought he had help from
the outside and is being concealed by
friends in that vicinity.
He was convicted about two years
ago of the murder of his boarding
house mistress and sentenced to be
hung. While awaiting execution he
escaped from prison and was not
heard of again until about three
months ago, when he was captured in
Montana, where he had married and
lived a model life for two years. BY
beating his wife he angered his moth
er-in-law. who informed the Montana
authorities of his criminal record, and
he was brought back to Pennsylvania.
State troopers are now working on
the case, but so far have been unable
to find any trace of him. 1t is thought
he is hiding in the mountains in the
vicinity of Lansford or Mauch Chunk.
Farmer Killed BY Runaway Mower
Mauch Chunk, Pa. July ia. J.
Gonbert, a Mahoning valley farmer
was hurled under a moving machine
the horses OF which were running
away. and half of his face was cut
away by the knives. He died in
stantly,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-07-24
Franz ms Cane at Fair.

Seattle, Wash, July 16.-Benjamin
FrankIin's cane. which he presented to
General Lafayette as token Of friend
ship. is one of the historical exhibits
in the PENNSYLVANIA booth at the Seat
tie Worlds Fair.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-07-24
SMALLPOX MICROBE FOUND

Director General of Brazilian SAM
tary Service Announces Discovery.
Rio Janeiro. July 19.-Dr. Oswaldo
Cru, director general of the Brazilian
santiary service, announced at the RiC
Janeiro Academy Of Medicine that the
microbe of smallpox, which is of ami
NAL origin, has been discovered dur
ing meteorological researches at the
Oswaldo Cruz institute.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-07-24
SMILE IN SHADOW OF DEATH
Two Sentenced to Hang Aug. 10 Take
the News Lightly.

Wilkes-Barre. Pa, July 20. - With
smiles upon their faces and no ex-
preston of fear, Thomas Willis and
Stanley Nazarko heard Sheriff Rhod-
da read their death warrants. They
are to be hanged on Aug. 10.
Willis, who is colored. was convict
ed of robbing and numbering Cameron
Cool, a wealthy horseman, here. Ma
Earko shot and killed his wife in fit
Of jealousy
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-07-24
Soldier Killed at Sport Was 'on Duty

Washington, July 19.-Again the
war department has passed Judgment
that a soldier whose death resulted
from an accident, while engaged In an
athletics contest, encouraged by the
officers of his regiment. was in the
line of duty. The contest, a battle
royal" took place at Fort st. Michael,
Alaska. Five enlisted men of the
twenty-third infantry were engaged.
The one whose death resulted was
knocked down. and sustained frac'
ture of the skull.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-07-24
BIG ENGINE A FAILURE
Largest Locomotive Won't Haul Her
Own Weight.

Montreal. Que, July 1.-THE fam
Gus Canadian Pacific railroad locomo-
tive, the largest on the continent of
America. which was turned out from
the Angus shops about two weeks ago.
has proved an absolute failure. She
will not even haul her own weight,
and has been sent back to the shops
to see what can be done with her. Mr..
Vaughan, the designer, is deeply dis
appointed and 1t seems that the whole
machine will have to be taken apart
and eventually become little better
than old junk.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-07-24
John c. capers VIII Retire.

washington. July 16.-A change in
the administration of the internal rev.
enue service will take place on Sept.
!, when Roy CabeIl, now postmaster
of Richmond. Va, will succeed John
G. Capers as commissioner.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-07-24
Terry Mooovern In sanItarI,,,.

New York, July ia shadow of his
old self, Terry McGovern, once light
weight champion pugilist of the world.
was taken to sasitariun at Amity-
vile, L. /.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-07-24
Eishop STANLEY Found Dead.

Fargo, N. D., July 17.-Bishop John
Stanley. of the Roman Catholic do
cese of North Dakota, was found dead
In his room in the episcopal residence.
He died OF apoplexy
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-07-24
Launch Takes Fire; Two Drown.

Richmond, Va, July 16.-Clarence
Gray, of Caluda and Miss jeanette
Dudley, of West Point, were drowned
In the Rappahannock river, as the
result of a gasoline launch, in which
they were riding, catching fire.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-07-24
MARY BAKER EDDY SO

Leader of Christian Science Church
Said to &c In Splendid Health.
Boston. July IT, Mrs. Mary Baker
G.. Eddy founder and leader Of the
Christian Science denomination, pass
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-07-24
TEN DROWNED AS
SLO0P CAPSIzES
Tragedy OVertakes Excursion
Party on New York Bay.
SQUALL OvERTURNs BOAT

Women Screamed as the Roxsna
Turned over and Went Down--Ten
Drowned Before Tug Reached the
Scene-other Fatalities In the Wa.
ter.
New York, July 19.-Ten persons
were drowned, two Of them little girls,
when the excursion sloop Roxana, car
rying twenty-five passengers, was cap
sized by a sudden squall in lower New
York bay.
The Roxana, with her skipper, Cap
tain Samuelson, was chartered at III
mer Beach, Brooklyn, by party of
Swedes from Brooklyn for sail
across the bay to Midland Beach.
Staten Island and back. The first leg
OF the voyage was made without mis-
hap and all hands piled ashore to
make merry. Beer was served and
some of the survivors could give but
q hazy account of the accident.
There was stiff breeze from the
southwest, which left nasty cross
sea. The Roxana, Keeling homeward
across the bay under all the sail good
Judgment would permit to be carried,
slipped into squall. She lay over
until the copper plates glistened In the
sun, as the angle of the deck steepened
to the boiling water in her lee, and
the women screamed and scrambled
for the upper rail.
The captain struggled to slack away
his sheet, but there was no time for
measures of relief. In one moment the
Roxana was bottom up and the foam
was black with bobbing heads. In an.
other the Roxana had vanished, and
one by one the heads began to fol.
low her.
Fortunately the tug Lamont was
keeping a sharp lookout. Captain
Keyes saw the sloop heel over In the
gust and fail to come back. Instantly
he headed for the spot where the
Roxana had been, but before he could
reach her ten of the passengers had
gone down. Life lines and buoys were
thrown to those still afioat and after a
lew vi DilSh anu uhAiouS WI II
all in sight were taken aboard the
Lamont.
Six More Drowned.
Stephen Ernst, twenty-eight years
old, of Brooklyn. was drowned oft
Coney Island while learning to swim.
Charles Hendrickson, forty-two years
old, of Brooklyn, met death in the
same vicinity by the upsetting of a
rowboat. William Yaeger, sixteen
year-old boy of New York. slipped on
some rocks and fell into the Hudson
to his death.
OFF Bellmore, l.. l., Charles Conn,
thirty-two years old, got beyond his
depth and sank; Giano Rizzo, labor
er, twenty-one years old, persisted
while swimming in the Harlem river.
Lastly Edward Wall, thirty-1ve years
old. of East Orange, N. j., was seized
with cramps and drowned In the Nor
ris canal near Newark.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-07-24
Launch capsizes; Five Drown.

Cincinnati, o., July ia gasoline
launch carrying a pleasure party from
a days outing up the river capsized
off Coal Haven, KY, on the Ohio river,
FIVE of the occupants of the boat be
ing drowned.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-07-24
TRY TO LYNCH VANDERBILT
6wIss Peasants Attack Him Because
of Hatred For Motor Cars.

OF Hatred For Motor Cars.
Luzerne, Switzerland. July IL
While motoring from Venice toward
Luzerne, Alfred G. Vanderbilt was at
lacked by crowd of peasants, who
threatened to lynch him.
Mr.. Vanderbilt was driving fast
racing car, and 1T was the machine
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-07-24

Electrical Storm Did Great Damage
In Eastern Pennsylvania - Farmer
Killed by Lightning--several Barns
and Church Struck.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-08-27
SMITH, YOU ARE
WANTED

Seattle, Aug. 27.-Is your - name
Smith? If it is, you are wanted at
the Alaska-Yukon-Paci exposition,
September, to take part in the Smith
Family day festivities.
From high and low, from near and
far, the Smiths are coming Seattle
boasts of several thousand ana the
other cities of the northwest are ap-
parently as strong in Smiths in pro-
portion.
Unique Smiths of all descriptions
are at a premium and If you happen
! to be Smith with some popularity
all of your own, you may be able, to
get special inducements. Prizes will
be given to the oldest Smith, the
youngest Smith, the prettiest young
lady Smith, the homliest man
Smith, and SO on through the whole
| list of unusual members of the fam
lily.
A warning has been issued to all
visitors at the exposition to be ex-
plicit in speaking to members of the
Smith family on that day. For ex-
ample: If you have a friend, Fred w.
Smith, it will be useless for you to
attempt to attract his attention by
yelling Smith" at him. That
might cause some three or four hum
dred other Smiths to look around to
see If they were wanted, but your
chance of getting the right man
would be small Instead call out
Fred w. Smith," or better yet
collar the man you want to speak to.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-08-27

Miss Grace Stems and brother,
Harry, left last night for their home
in Iowa. They have been visiting
with Dr. and Mrs King for the past
few weeks.
Remember, Wenatchee Business
College opens Monday, October 4. -
F. j. Rotter, from Spokane, is in
town today on business.
E. ]. Carey and wife left last night
for few days visit at the fair.
DR.. w. M. Langley and family left
yesterday for Seattle. where they will
spend several months.
Charley Martin left yesterday for
a weeks visit at the fair.
Mrs. ]. Martin returned yesterday
where she spent a week visiting
friends.
Remember, Wenatchee Business
College opens Monday, October 4. 80
Mrs. Eva Kirkton, who has been
visiting relatives at Lakeside for
few weeks, passed through Wenat-
chez yesterday. on her way home to
Canyon City, Colo.
Jay Cushing and mother leave for
Seattle tonight. where they will visit
the fair for few days.
Builders wanted and boys to wrap
buds. Call at office c. & o. Nursery
Co.. in the Griggs Block "**
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-08-27

Mrs. Judge Brown, of Greenwood,
B. c., is visiting with Mrs. J. B
Bache, on Euclid avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wolf, from Entiat,
left for Seattle last night, where they
will spend a few days at the fair.
Mrs. M. E. Chamberlain, of Mont
tor, is visiting with friends in We
natchee for a few days.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-08-27

William Cokley, brother-in-law OF
F. B. Utter, is here from Emmets-
burg, Iowa. Mr.. Cokley is at pres
ent sheriff of Palo Alto county. He
lis thinking seriously of locating here
permanently.
II. J. Kimmel will leave this week
for Rockdale, so miles west on the
Milwaukee road, where he will take
charge of a surfacing crew for the
railroad.
Mrs. l.. G. Bowman is expected
back from Seattle today after a sew
eral weeks visit
Mrs. John A. Gellatly is expected
back tomorrow from Seattle, where
she has spent the summer.
Tomorrow you can save as much as
$1.75 on a pair of mems Oxfords at
Schade & Parshall Co. ***
Percy Scheble returned from Wa
teryille today.
Here's your opportunity on Satur-
day only. we will sell $500 Oxfords
for $2.S5. Schade & Parshall Co.
DR.. Blake left for Badger noun
tain to see his patient, Mrs. Cowan.
Mr. and Mrs Clifford Griggs and
son Bob left today for Seattle, to
visit the fair few days
Coorna Criudrod on1 c;c+a.. Lawn
and Floy, are expected to be home
today, after a two weeks outing at
Peshastin.
Jack Fisher, plumber for Wells &
Morris, left today for Leavenworth,
to visit friends for a few days.
w. w. Grove and H. r. Jackson,
engineers on the fire department of
Seattle, left for home today, after
spending a few days looking over the
valley.
o. E. Heaton, of Spokane, will
spend few days visiting with Mr..
and Mrs. O. A. Gibson.
Remember, Wenatchee Business
College opens Monday, October 4. 49,
Mrs. Guy Whitson left this morn
ing for Spokane, where she will visit
friends for a few weeks.
Born, this morning, to Mr.. and
Mrs. Will F. Lang, a son.
Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Miller start
this morning for their new home in
the Methow valley
Duly P. Wheeler, for the past two
years principal of the Sunnyslope
schools, will leave tomorrow morning
for Omak where he will have charge
of the schools of that place during
the coming year.
E. o. Ham, with the Ham studio
of Bellingham, is in Wenatchee to-
day on his way to the Methow valley,
where he expects to purchase land if
he succeeds in finding what he de-
sires.
You can wear Oxfords for two |
months and just think, $500 pair |
for 1926 on Saturday. Schade & |
Parshall Co. **+
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-08-27
10 ACRE TRACT FOR SALE.

10 ACRE TRACT FOR SALE.
10-acre tract of land and stock of
general merchandise. All goes
with land. Good location. This is
snap. For terms see Smart Bros.
Real Estate Co.. Malaga, Wash. 90
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-08-27
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.
HORSE FOR SALE.

FIVE YEAR OLD HORSE, gentle;
good for driving or farm work.
Must sell at once. Am leaving the
country. May be seen at Eagle
Livery stables. Dooley P. Wheeler.
$50
The Washington times., 1909-12-02
GONPERS OPPOSES
CHOICE OF LURTON
Labor Leader Protests to the
President on Various
Grounds.

Samuel GOmpers. president Of the
American Federation Of Labor. has pro-
tested TO President Taft. in the name OF
organized labor. against the nomination
Of Circuit Judge Horace II. Lurton 70
be supreme judge.
Mr. Gompers action. II became known
today. WAS taken on the occasion of a
recent visit to the White House. Despite
the fact that he was an ardent sup
porter Of Bryan a year ago. Nh. Com
pers has maintained the most aniable
relations with President Taft, and out
WaTdly at least there has been every
Federation is going 70 be Just as well
come at the ex Scutive establishment UNI
der the Taft administration as he was
under that Of Roosevelt.
Whether the advice Of the labor lead
ers viii have so much weight With
President Taft as it had with his pre-
decesSOr, Is a question couceruIu- N...cI
matter Of Judge LurtOn. II IS certain
that Mr.. Gompers has run counter 90
the very decided desires and preferences
Of the Pres. def!-. who is extremely anx-
ious 10 have Judge Lurton placed on
the Supreme Bench
1t is understood that Mr.. GOmpers'
objection to Judge Lurton was based on
I'm which injuries to railroad employees.
and their actions for damages arising
therefrom, were involved. President
Taft, il is understood. did not feel that
Mr. Gompers had an understanding Of
these cases. which did justice to Judge
Lurton.
There is no intimation of the course
which the labor organization will take
In the event that their objections to
Judge Lurton receive no consideration.
The Washington times., 1909-12-02
FOREIGN OBJECTION TO RED STICKERS
WILL HAVE LITTLE EFFECT ON SALE

The declinatlon Of five foreign coun-
tries to receive mail from the United
States which bears Red Cross or other
Christmas" stamps. will have but little
effect upon the Red Cross Society's anti
tuberculosis campaign In Washington
and other sections Of the country.
The amount of mail to which the
stamps were attached that goes TO for
eign countries, it is said, is inconsequeu-
tial. Surprise, however. is expressed by
some of the officers Of the Red Cross.
that such action should have been taken
by other governments, especially by
Great Britain, which country is a Red
Cross stronghold.
The discrimination by the five govern
ments, Great Britain. Germany. Orange
River Colony. Southern Rhodesia, and
the Transvaal. against the little one
cent bullets of the Red Cross, as they
are called, # is@believed will but in
crease the sale Of the stamps at home.
the double incentive Of pride and char
ity now entering into the campaign.
In the Capital five additional places
were secured today as agencies for the