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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-08

MERCER, May 7-ReIying entire
" upon their contention that the
Pennsylvania courts have no jurisdic-
ton in her case, the attorneys for
Mrs. James Boyle charged with abet-
ting the kidnapping Of Billy Whit
Ia, refused today to offer any testi-
mony in her behalf. The arguments
viii be made by the attorneys tomor-
row on this point. The prosecution
claims that Mrs. Boyle participated
in this state in conspiracy 10 kid
nap the boy will be combatted by the
defense which will endeayor to have
her turned over to the authorities at
Cleveland
The states testimony was mainly
the same as was given yesterday in
the trial Of James Boyle was con-
victed, with the exception that some
additional evidence was produced hy
other witnesses. One Of the Cleve-
land policeman testified that Mrs.
Boyle said she she was arrested: Il
am the frail woman who planned the
whole thing" Throughout the pro-
ceedings Boyle and his wife appar-
emily desired to bring out the name
of another party said to have been
connected with the case. Bowie Al
nuas mint satd sfT ,yar4 ~ All A.
whole truth about this case now. /
want the whole thing cleared up. The
whole blame was on someone else.2
Tonight Mrs. Boyle said, Both Jim
my and myself have tried to tell the
whole story. We have not been per-
mitted to do 50. 1t is not just, Ev-
erything should be heard and thresh-
ed out. As for myself | will commit
suicide before will go to the peni-
tentiary'
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-08
Two Men Probably Killed in a
Pistol Duel Over a Woman
Both in Love With
ONE MAN is AN Ex.CONVICT
James Sullivan and William Herve in
a Duel Results in Both Men Being
Fatally Wounded and Both VIII
Probably Die.

SALEM, May 7.--Information re-
ceived here this afternoon is to the
effect that William Herve and James
Sullivan engaged in a pistol duel at
noon today, at the Mill City settle
ment in the Cascades 40 miles from
here. Herve was wounded in the
neck and Sullivan in the abdomen.
Both will die The quarrel which led
up to the shooting was caused as is
alleged both parties were paying at
tentions to the same woman Both
men are under arrest although their
deaths are expected at any time.
Knowing that Sullivan would ar
rive on the stage line from the Gold
Creek mining district Herve am
nounced that he would shoot him on
sight. A friend of Sullivan met the
stage before it entered town and
warned him of Herve's threat. When
the stage drove up to the Gates
hotel, Herve was standing on the
porch. Both men saw each other at
the same moment and the duel be-
gan, each firing three shots before
either fell 1t is said that neither
men can recover, although Sullivan
has a slight chance. But one bullet
struck each man.
According to story which pre-
walls tonight Herve sent to Aums-
vile, Marion county, for a young
woman, bat through a misunder-
standing he did not meet her at the
train. Sullivan, it Es claimed met
the girl and induced her to accom-.
pany him to the Gold Creek mining
district This occurred about a week
ago and when Herve heard that Sui
livan was coming TO Gates he waited
for him, swearing vengeance, Sulli-
van is 2S years old and was sentenced
nine years ago to 10 years in the
penitentiary for vile crime against
his sister. He was pardoned FIVE years
ago on the belief that he had con-
tracted consumption. Herve has been
working in the logging camps and is
81 years of age.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-08
TO SAVE CHILDREN.

NEW YORK, May 7--In an effort
to reduce child mortality in the
congested streets of New York,
Alderman Marks has submitted a
plan to Police Commissioner Bing
ham which provides for the exclusion
of vehicle traffic on certain thorough.
fares between the hours of 3 and s
o'clock, The number OF children
killed by trucks and automobiles has
increased so rapidly recently that in
geveral sections of the city parents
have petitioned the Board Of Alder.
men to limit traffic while the child
rem are at play in the streets, Sever
al aldermen believe the plan to be a
good one and have asked the police
to test it on East Side streets,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-08
DENIES MARRIAGE.

CHICAGO, May 7.-Mrs. Anna
Boyle, now on trial in Mercer Pa.
for the kidnapping of Willie Whitla,
never was married in Chicago to
Edward Schoeffer, according to the
Rev Father H ], Peters Of the
Church Of the Holy Family, 1t was
reported that Mrs, Boyle was married
to Schoeffer in the West Side church
February 4, 1905
1t has developed, however, that the
Anna McDermott whose marriage
was performed on that day, is now
living in Milwaukee with her hus-
band, Mr. Schoetfer. Her sister, a
church woman called upon the Rev.
Father Peters Wednesday with the
Information that Mr. and Mrs.
Schoeffer never had separated,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-08
FEARFUL PREDIcAMENT.

NEW YORK, May 7,--Thomas
Lawrence, driver Of a Delaney street
horsecar which killed an II year old
boy month ago and who disappear.
ed Immediately after his car killed q
3 year old girl Wednesday, surreLd.
cred to the police last night saying
the faces of the dead children had
haunted him so he had no peace of
mind He declared that he could
hear the voices Of the two children
calling to him to surrender, and that
he could not resist. Delaney street
is one OF the congested East Side
thoroughfares.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-08
A COMMON" CHURCH.

CHICAGO, May Chicago is to
become headquarters Of the Central
District OF the Federation OF
Churches Of Christ, Nationwide
nter-denominational religious organ
ization that has for its object the
conservation Of religious effort and
resources. Bishop w. r. Mcdowell
Of Chicago announced that the plan
had the sanction Of 50 denominations,
representing 100000 persons. The
Council has developed into four dis
tricts, with New ork, Chicago. AIT.
lanta and Denver as permanent head
quarters for the work in various dis
tricts.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-08
HUGE TASK UNDERWAY.

WASHINGTON, May 7.--As an
indication Of the vast amount Of
work the Bureau OF Soils Of the De.
partmept Of Agriculture has accom-
plished since It's inception a recent
report shows that more than 100000
square miles have been surveyed by
the soil experts. The plans for the
balance Of this year contemplate sur
yeyine 10000 square miles As a re-.
sui, Of the bureaus work Us different
kinds OF soils have been named and
classified.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-08
STRIKE OF JEHUs.

CHICAGO, May 7.-One thousand
carriage drivers will 90 on strike
heie today and Sunday funerals are
likely 10 suffer serious interruption.
Every member Of the Carriage and
Cabdrivcrs' Union, whether employed
as driver or on the floor in the dc.
livery barns, has been ordered to
cease work at the end Of his day in
all barns where the new wage agree.
ment has not been signed.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-08
FAR-NoRTH CANAL.

SEATTLE. May 7.--construction
work on the most northerly ship
canal in the world will be resumed
by the United States Government
next month. A crew Of engineers
under w. S, Wheeler will leave Seat
tie on one Of the first boats for st.
Michaels to direct the work which
will be completed this year. The
canal II miles in length. viii open.
up deep channel between St. Mich
aels Island and the mouth of the
Yukon river Work on the waterway
was begun last year.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-08
BLACK HAND MURDER
IN CHICAGO
WEALTHY CIGAR MANUFAC-
FAcTURER is KILLED BY
BLACK HAND GANG

CHICAGO, May 7-Another black
hand murder occurred here tonight
adding to the long list Of murders
already committed by this organiza'
ton Mariana Zeagone, wealthy
cigar manufacturer was shot while
sitting in his brother-in-law's saloon,
Late tonight he is reported dying.
He had narrowly escaped death on
three previous occasions, There is
no clue to the murderer
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-08
FOUGHT FITzSIMMoNs.

HOUSTON, Texas, May Jim
Hall is in the County Jail here charg.
ed with an attempt to kill his friend
Jack Clarkins Monday night. Hall
claims that in the dispute he struck
Clarhins with a shovel when he
thought Clarkins intended to stab
him. Frank Kronwinkler a pugilist
identified Hall as the once famous
pugilist who fought Bob Fitzsim-
mons. Hall admitted his identity
and gave facts about his fights with
Fitzsimmons. Sportingmen are work.
ing for Halls release.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-08
A LUNACY COMMISSION
N HAMS TRIAL
IF HAINES is ACQUITTED HE
MAY GO THE HARRY
THAW ROUTE.


FLUSHING. May 7.-consider-
able conjecture is being made as to
the verdict Of the jury which is al
ready anticipated in the Haines muir
der case now on trial for killing w.
E. Annis. 1t is stated. that Haines
may go the way of Harry Thaw who
killed Stanford White. 1t was said
today after the session of court that
if Haines is acquitted on the grounds
Of insanity the court may deem it
necessary to order lunacy commits
sion to inquire into his present men
tai condition. 1t is expected that
the case will go to the jury next
Tuesday.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-08

Murray are in a critical condition to.
night and the hospital authorities
after little hope OF their recovery.
Captain Maurice Thompson, assist.
ant adjutant-general Of the Washing
ton national guards and his wife are
also in a serious condition, No steps
have been taken BY the local authori-
ties to investigate the accident and
probably none will be unless death
results.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-08
GENERAL HAMET TON IS
TAKEN TO JAIL
UNABLE TO FURNISH TEN
THOUSAND DOLLARS BAIL
HE is LOCKED UP.

OLYMPIA, May being unable
to furnish bail in the sum of $4,000
former Adjutant-General Ortis Ham
ilton was placed in the county jail
this afternoon. 1t was expected that
Hamilton's brother, Boyd Hamilton,
mayor Of Couer d'Alene might come
to his assistance, but he failed to do
so, General Hamilton is charged
with the crime Of embezzling $50
600 from the state military funds
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-08
VANCOUVER REFUSES
TO ENTERTAIN
Mayor Rogers Refuses to Allow Expenses for EN-
tertaining Japanese Naval Squadron

the recommendations Of Mayor Rog-
ers Tor a thousand dollars donation
to the militia authorities III aid Of
parade and entertainment expenses.
-Four aldermen out Of FIVE voted
against the appropriation despite the
protests Of the military men that
their action was against the imperial
ethics and that Vancouver should cul.
tiyate trade relations with Japan
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-08
NO FATALITIES AT
SEATTLE ARMORY
Reports Indicate That Injured May Recover From
Fall Of Balcony With Exception Of Six

SEATTLE, May 7-Although no
fatalities have thus far resulted from
the accident at the new state armory
last night when the railing on the
east balcony broke precipitating the
spectators at the athletic meet to the
floor below, il Is feared that az least
four Of the sixty victims may not re.
cover Edwin O'Neil, Cecil Thorn
ton, Marion + Lewis and John
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-08

etable seeds little did he think that
that same resolution would be chang.
cd 10 read Joint resolution. relating
to certain events in Turkey" The
change was brought about by Repre-
sentative Wagner OF Pennsylvania
who used printed copy Of Mr. Shep'
pard's resolution to paste over rs
provisions his resolution proposing
to extend to the people Of Turkey the
good wishes Of the American people
for the overthrow Of Abdul Hamid.
The public printer failed to note the
error
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-08

VANCOUVER, B, C., May n
That Vancouver's celebration Of the
visit Of the Japanese training ships
set for May II is likely to be badly
mixed affair, is shown BY the marked
opposition to the celebration pro-
gram in various official quarters, To-
night the civic finance committee BY
a very decided majority turned down
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-08
WILL CELEBRATE.

CHICAGO, May 7.-The American
Fourth Of July will be celebrated by
Danish-American citizens at an ex.
position to be held in Aarhus. Den.
mark. July 4..lo0o.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-08
FUNNY TYPO BLUNDER,

WASHINGTON, May 7,-When
Representative Morris Sheppard of
Texas introduced a resolution which
proposed TO change and improve the
present method of distributing veg
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-08
YESTERDAYS BALL SCORES.
Coast League.

Coast League.
Portland 2, San Francisco 8.
Los Angeles |, Sacramento 2.
Vernon 5, Oakland 2
Northwest League.
Vancouver 2, Portland 3.
Spokane 7, Tacoma /.
Seattle 9. Aberdeen 2.
National League.
Pittsburg 5. 81. Louis 3.
Boston 2. New York /.
Chicago S, Cincinnati 0.
Brooklyn /, Philadelphia 4.
American League.
Philadelphia /, Washington 6.
New York 4, Boston 3 Twelve in.
iings).
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-08
CASE IS
Progressing
Mrs. James Boyle Refuses to 90
on the Stand and Give Eyi-
denCe on Trial
ANOTHER PARTY CONCERNED

Attorneys For Defense Claim Penn
sylvania Courts Hace no Jurisdic-
ton and VIII Ask hat Defendant be
Turned Over to Another Court.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-05-08
PROMINENT MAN
ROBBED
Jacob Kessler a Horse Buyer Of
Attacked by Thugs al
PendIetOn
ROBBERS SECURE HIS MONEY

No clew Has Been Ascertained OF
Identity OF the Robbers and the
Sheriff and Deputy Have Started on
the Search.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-05-31
Sale of Land.

Under and by virtue of the power
vested IN me by an order of the Clerk
OF the Superior Court of Robson Conn
ty, made in Special Proceeding emit
tied Ellen E. Bear and Annie Laura
Mcqueen VS.: Pauline M. Littleiohn and
others, l will sell at public auction for
cash n, at the court house door in Lum-
berton, North Carolina, on Monday
June 2lst. 1909, at IL o'clock, M. tie
following described lot of land in the
town OF Lumberton, North Carolina
to-wit: "'
;. Beginning at lightwood post in the
line OF Fourth street in said town
South OF Lots 121 and 1O8, at a noInt
about 6O feet West from the Southeast
corner OF Lot 121, and runs North !!
Eat, l05 feet; then about East so feet.
then about South to the line of said
Fourth Street to point on said street
81 81 1eet from the beginning; then about
west with the line of the street to tbe
beginning, being the same land convey
ed by E. T. Williams to Elizabeth Wi
liams by deed dated March oath. 1887
and registered in Book H H IT nare
9l5, In the Registers office of Robeson
county, North Carolina, and the Same
conveyed by the said e. T. Williams
ana ElIzabeth Williams to the plaintiffs
ana defendants by deed dated June
1914, and registered in Book u u IT IT
page zUz, IN the, office of the Register |
of Deeds of Robson county, N. G
d" Dated this 18th day of May, 1909.
80. w. S. BRITT.
w, Commissioner.
+. Wishart & Britt, Attorneys for Pe ii.
5-24-4mon
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-05-31
TAR HEEL NOTES.
Fine Seasons -Children's Day
Personal.

OA oOIto1s
Correspondence of The Robesonian.
We had fine seasons through
out this section for a few DAYS
last week. 1t was very much
needed and did lots of good. It
has been so wet that some of
the farmers have not plowed any
this week.
Rev. R. L. Byrd filled his reg
ular appointment at Tar Heel
First Baptist church last Satur-
day and Sunday mornings. It
was very cool for the time of
year, but there was large crowd
present.
Mr.. Jeff. Robson returned on
the 23d from Davidson College,
to the delight of his friends.
Mr.. F. P. Mum, of Parkton.
made flying trip to Tar Heel
last Tuesday.
Mr.. Elmer Kinlaw has recent
ly returned from Wake Forest
OOllege.
Miss Mary L. Robson return
ed last week from Red Springs,
where she has been going to
school.
Misses Joanna and Nellie Kin
and their brother, Mr.. Nash. of
HoWellsvllle, attended preaching
at Tar Heel last Sunday.
Messrs. W. H.Kinlaw and Nc
Lean, of Lumberton, were in the
town of Tar Heel Saturday,
Messrs. S. P. McNair and James
Robson, of Wilmington. were in
this community recently.
Chllbren's Day will be at Tar
Heel the fourth Sunday in June.
Everybody is invited to come.
Tar Heet,N. c., May Is, 'Oe.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-05-31
PERMANENT ROADS.

If Cleveland had spent as much
money on permanently built
highways as she has on railroads
the investment would have been
equally profitable, or more so.
No doubt more money has gone
on the highways several times
more money-than has been given
to railroads, but it has largely
gone for repairs which have to be
done over after every wet spell.
Shelby Aurora.
Same here. There is no telling
how much money Robson has
spent in road work that has to
he done over and over again. The
only solution of the question is a
bond issue. We hope the day is
not far distant when Robson
will vote a bond issue for good
roads, as The Fayetteville Index
predicts in the following:
The Robesonian has announced
itself in advocacy of a bond issue
of $500, 900 for good roads in
Robson county. Hon. D. P.
McEachern, of Red Springs, had
a communication in a recent is
sue of that paper endorsing its
position. Robson is the biggest
county in the State, it grows
more cotton than any county in
the State and is noted for its
progressiveness. 1t is safe to
predict that at no far distant day
Robson viii! vote a bond issue
for good roads and thus keep in
the first rank, where she has al
ways been, in the march of prog
reSS.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-05-31
A MENACE TO THE TOWN.

The way trash and sewage is
dumped upon the banks of the
river just on the edge of town is
disgrace and a menace. One
may see barrels on top of barrels
of the stuff and it pollutes the
air. 1t is enough to bring a
scourge of deadly sickness upon
the town. We do not know
what a plant for burning all this
refuse would cost, but it would
be cheap at any cost. If any
one doubts that this is a real
menace let him but go a short
distance down the river and be
convinced.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-05-31
Bethesda News Batch

Correspondence of The Robesonian.
Crops are very good, with the
exception of cotton.
Miss Katye Oliver, of White
vile, was a welcome guest at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Van Lewis
last week.
Mr.. R. R. Flowers and daugh-
ter, Miss Blanche, spent part of
last week with Mr.. W.B. Flowers
of Proctorsville.
Misses Margaret Mcclellan and
Fannie Flowers spent Saturday
night and Sunday with Mr. John
Steward, of Rowland.
Miss Eta Hardin spent Sun.
day afternoon with Miss Katva
Oliver.
Mr.. ]. L. Walters, of Oakton.
was a caller at the home of M
R. V. Lewis Sunday.
Sorry to report that Mr.. Henry
Britt, who has been sick: for
quite a while, is still unimproyed
Bethesda, N. c., May 81, 'O9
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-05-31
Commissioners Sale.

By virtue of authority vested in me
under judgment and decree of the Su-
perior Court of Robson County by His
Honor, ]. Crawford Biggs, Judge, at
december Term, 1908, of said Court, in
a Civil Action pending therein wherein
K. K. Barnes was Plaintiff and Thomas
II. Hardin and Robert Hardin, his guar
dian, were defendants, will, on Monday,
the 18th day of June, 1909, at IL o'clock
noon, at the court house door in Lum-
berton, N. C.. offer forsale to the highest
bidder at public auction for cash, the
following described lands, to-wit:
In Sterlings township, adjoining the
lands of William Barnes, E. P. D.
Barnes, w. A. Rhodes, Owen Ward
and others, containing fifteen acres,
more or less, and being the same land de-
scribed in mortgage from Thomas H.
Hardin to R. R. Barnes, registered in
book 3 V, at page $50, and the same
wherein said Hardin resided in the
year 1897.
R. e. LAWRENCE,
Commissioner.
Mcintyre, Lawrence & Proctor, At
torneys for Plaintiff.
5-17-4mOn
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-05-31
Mileage Regulation Upheld.

Upon the request of the Geor-
gia State Railroad Commission,
Special Attorney James K. Hines
has given an interesting opinion
in regard to the complaints made
by the travelling public as to the
exchange of mileage book cou-
pons for straight tickets at rail-
way agencies. Attorney Hines
holds that the railroads regula-
ton for the presentation and ex-
change of coupons for mileage is
entirely reasonable.
Attorney Hines was asked by
the Commission to furnish an
opinion upon the right of a COM
mon carrier to expel a passenger.
who had failed to comply with
its regulation, requiring the ex-
change of mileage coupons for a
ticket.
Attorney Hines says that car
rlers of passengers may eject
from their conveyances all per-
sons refusing to comply with rea-
sonable regulations. He says
that the present mileage book ar
rangement is reasonable, because
the purchaser enters into a con-
tract with the railway company
selling the mileage book. One Of
the terms of the contract is that
coupons from these mileage
books will not be honored on
trains except at non-agency
points or at station agencies not
open for the sale of the tickets.
The purchaser, says Attorney
Hines, gets a reduced rate and
ne is bound by the terms of the
special contract. He says in con-
ciusion that the arrangement has
already been submitted to and
approved by the State Railroad
Commission. Atlanta Journal
May 9Th, 1909.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-05-31

A California professor claims
that he has discovered a method
of removing the drunk" from
whiskey without diminishing it's
exhilarating powers. Prof. Voyle
says that the thing in whiskey
which causes woe is not alcohol.
but cyanide, and that all you have
to 90 is to extract cyanide from
your whiskey and you may tank
up without fear. What we want
to know is do you get the answer
next day when you drink cyan
ldeless whiskey, or does it Just
make you gentlemanly how-come-
you-so without the answer