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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-05-21

forming a receptacle the shape of an
egg The egg is placed in these
springs and by gripping the handles o.
tile device the jaws press upon it, cut.
ting through the shell as neatly as a
mah might cut a piece of fruit with
a knife. The egg is thus opened not
only without soiling the cloth, but
without burning the hands, which was
the inevitable experience in the old
way.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-05-21
Novel Egg-Breaker,

A Colorado man has invented an
cgg-broaker which reduces TO a science
tile breaking of an egg aud makes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-23
FIRE DEPARTMENT BUSY.
Responds to Five Alarms, One of
Them False.

No. engine company responded to a
local alarm yesterday afternoon and
found slight blaze on the rear porch at
the house of Edward S. England. 1920 9th
street. The fire started In a barrel of
trash and damaged the porch to the
amount Of about $40.
A leaky gas pipe was responsible for a
slight blaze in the house of w. H.
Thomas, 941 Virginia avenue southwest.
last night about II o'clock. The sound
ing of an alarm summoned several COM
panies of the fire department and the
blaze was quickly extinguished. About
S. damage resulted.
Fire in the woods on the property of
DIR. LOOMS, near 18th and Adams streets
northeast. last night about IL o'clock
alarmed occupants Of the Lutheran Home
and others in that vicinity. Members of
No. 3 chemical company responded to
the alarm and the blaze was extinguished
before any damage resulted.
Shortly before II o'clock last night No.
3 chemical company went to the vicinity
of 26th and Franklin streets northeast
and extinguished a blaze caused by the
burning Of brush. 1t was extinguished
before any damage had been done.
Several companies of the fire depart
ment hurried to 18th and w streets this
morning about O'Clock. 1t was soon
|ascertained that the alarm was false, and
the firemen returned to their quarters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-23
FAvoRs BALLOT FOR WOMEN.
Judge Jesse w. Tull Addresses Cap.
itol Hill Literary Club.

The American woman was discussed
from several viewpoints at meeting
last night of the Capitol Hill Literary
Club, held at the home of Mrs. Gordon
2 8th street northeast, with Charles s.
Hardy presiding. The principal speak
er was Judge Jesse w. Tull, who said
in part:
1.-THE American woman today is at
tracing the attention of the civilized
world, not so much because Of her
beauty as she is by her adaptability to
fill the various avenues of life. Fifty
years ago it was thought that wom-
ans only mission was to grace a home
and attend church. 1t has now become
evident that her mission is more than
to rock the cradle. Although there is
no grander honor that can be confer
red upon woman than to be the mother
of a family, it is of record that the
woman who has given the truest devo-
ton to her home has been the great
est woman in American history, hav-
ing filed many of life's responsible po-
sitions."
Judge Tun favored giving woman
the equal use of the ballot. In order
that the home may be elevated and q
higher citizenship given to the world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-23
GUILD HOLDS MEETING.
Reports Made by Officers Of Needle
work Association.

meeting yesterday at the residence of its
president. Mrs. Robert Craig. Reports
from the officers show an increase OF
membership, and also that 1900 new gar
ments were distributed during the last
twelve months. Both Mrs. Roosevelt and
Mrs. Cleveland. who were active support
ers of the guild while In Washington. re-
tain their membership. The officers elect
ed for the next ensuing year are: Presi-
dent. Mrs. Robert Craig: vice presidents,
Mrs. Alexander Murray, Mrs. D. Wolfe
Brown. Mrs. J. Ledyard Hodge, Mrs.
Wallace Radcliffe. Mrs. George N Beale.
Miss Virginia Miller, Mrs. Winfield Scott
Schley. Miss Gilliss, Miss Wilkes, Mrs.
John o. Evans and Mrs Bratenahl; sec
rotary, Miss Kate B. Burgess; treasurer,
Miss Fannie G.. ChiIds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-23
CREPE BROKE NEWS TO HIM.
Fiance of Margaret Burns Finds Her
Dead on Arrival.

The funeral of Miss Margaret Burns.
who died of pneumonia last week, while
her fiance, Neal Mcdonald, was hurrying
from Panama to her bedside, took place
this morning from the residence OF her
aunt, Mrs. Clarendon Smith, 912 street
northwest. Interment was in Glenwood
cemetery.
Mr. Mcdonald arrived here yesterday
afternoon. He did not know of her death
until he reached the house Of Mrs. Clar-
endon Smith.
kilograms had been sent to him at New
York. Landing In that city yesterday
morning he hurried Immediately to the
train for Washington, without receiving
the messages.
At the home of his fancee the drawn
curtains and crepe at the door mutely
broke the news to him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-23

increase of $2,52S, 767 over 1908, while the
ordinary expenditures were $685., 324. AS,
an increase of 41.22O.O54 over 1908. The
$31 ,419.442 Of expenditures for the Pan
anna canal exceeded by s6sS, 434 the pro-
pose. The net amount advanced from
the general fund Of the Treasury for the
canal to the close Of the last fiscal year
was So, S75, O74, which is reimbursable
from proceeds of bonds when sold The
available balance in the Treasury was
reduced during the year from $245, II ,34S
to $126 375, 1913
The deficits Of the past two fiscal years,
says Mr.. Treat, should admonish con-
sentative action in authorizing expendi-
lures largely in excess of variable
revenues.
There was $S.4O6, 1854 in the United
States Treasury at the close of the year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-23

chemist both examined the gruesome
contents Of the letter and pronounced
them human flesh. There is no way they
declare to determine whether the flesh
contains contagion until some animal is
inoculated. This will be done.
In the meantime Judge Toombs has re-
ported the matter to the federal authori-
ties for investigation and a member of
the city detective department has also
bean assigned to work out the mvsie~v
Judge Toombs il unaware Of the exist
ence of any enemy unless 1t be some one
upon whim he has inflicted punishment
in his official capacity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-23
GRUESoME THREAT IN LETTER
FLESH FROM SMALLPOX PA
TENT SENT TO JUDGE.
Hope Expressed by Sender That He
Will Catch Disease-Federal
Authorities Notified.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Col. November
23.-Justice Of the Peace A. P. Toombs
yesterday received two pieces of human
flesh through the mails. Accompanying
them was a note explaining that they
had been taken from a smallpox patient.
the writer expressing the wish that the
judge might catch the disease and die.
The county physician and the city
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-23
Revival at Anacostia Church.

The revival service at the Anacostia
NJ. e. Church is in progress this week IN
charge of the pastor. Rev. w. E. Bird,
with the following ministerial supply:
Tuesday, Mr.. w. Brown Of Marvin M. e
Church South; Wednesday, Rev. Dr. Hag-
gerty: Thursday, Rev. DR.. A. Osborn of
American University; THANKSGIVING SER
mon. 1880 o'clock am. Thursday. by the
pastor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-23
Mrs. Short Leaves the City.

Mrs. Evelyn Short, known on the stage
as Evelyn Howard, who was shot and
dangerously wounded by her husband.
William Short. at Union station. Sunday
morning, October q, the latter afterward
taking his own life, departed from this
Short left the Casualty Hospital and went
to the house Of friends.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-23

Mr.. Treat thinks that the clerks who
have grown gray In the government serv-
ice should receive better compensation
and have their declining years provided
for by pension.
Taking much the same view that sew
eral cabinet officers and many bureau
chiefs have formed. MIR. Treat claims
that the salaries paid the government
employees are grossly Inadequate, re-
manning stationary while daily wages
have been increased in almost every line
Of industry. He recommended a retire.
ment plan.
Governments Deficit.
The treasurer's report shows the gov
eminent eustains a deficit of $5s, 734 ,a54
for the past fiscal year. The ordinary
revenues for 1909 were s6O3 $50, 4S9. an
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-23
CLERKS HAVE Been IGNORED
INCREASE IN SALARIES OF GOV
ERNMENT OFFICIALS.
Some Comparisons Made by Treas
urer Treat, Who Favors q Plan
of Civil Service Retirement.

To show how the government clerks
have been ignored for years in the mat
ter of increase Of salaries, Charles H.
Treat, retiring United States treasurer.
before going out of Office prepared a
table comparing the salaries Of various
officers and clerks Of the government since
1856. IT follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-23

A handsome portrait OF the late Judge
James McSherry, for many years chief
justice of the Maryland court of appeals,
has been hung in the judges consultation
room in the court of appeals building at
Annapolis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-23

Representatives, Home Guaranteed.
Representative Roberts ten-year-old
daughter Dean is i'll of scarlet fever at
his home on N street. The house has
been placed under quarantine. DIR. Rich
ard Kingsman. who is attending the child,
believes that the fever - broken.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-04-13
OUTRAGE PERFORATED
UPON JUDGE SHEPPARD
HIS HOUSEHOLD GOODS ATTACH.
Ed sV NEeRo's ATTORNEY.
Claimed That Negro Was injured BY
Judge sheppsrd's Automobile, and
He Wanted Damages.

The following. which appeared IN
der an Atlanta headline dated Satur
day. will be- read with interest by the
many ..iencs Of Judge W. b. shep-
pard, Judge OF the United States
Court, ,his district:
While Judge W. b. Sheppard OF
the United States Court for the Sc-th.
ern District Of Florida. who has a
residence In this city al Juniper and
Tenth streets was absent from his
home Thursday afternoon IL vas
stripped OF furniture by baliffs. under
an attachment issued at the instance
u Attorneys Charles J and Jesse L.
Moore.
The whole matter came out in po-
lice court yesterday as the result Of
the trial Of Philip Beall. Judge Shcp-
pards secretary and chauffeur upon
charges OF exceeding the speed limit.
10 developing that while Judge Shop-
pard was absent from home and Mrs
Sheppard was Co., two Justice court
bailins accompanied by three ne
groos. entered hi- home and took from
IL every article of furniture, excepting
thr beds took thc wearing apparel
of both Judge and Mrs sheppard and
even tho TOYS. with which tho children
we're playing while The little ones
cried and begged for their return.
This was done under a writ of az
achmcut issued from Justice of th,
Peace Jackson court alleging "a
claim Of 5000 ON the part Of negro
named Sam Osborne. who was recent
o. injured by being struck by Judge
sheppard's automobile Osborne was
represented by the Moores Il Is said
the MOOres had offered 10 settle the
case for $3.50 and that Judge shep
pard had offered % pay the doctors
bin and for the time lost by Osborne
Who vas not seriously hurt, but this
vas refused
Judge Sheppard emphaucally de-
nouneed the proceedings IN Record.
er's court declaring II an outrage
upon the United States Court, and as
serted that the Noores we're insulting
10 their maHnsF and aetiOas toward
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-04-13
FORMER GATNESVTLLTAN
MEETS DEATH In TAMPA
D. W. Mcdonnell Struck on Head With Pitcher
Which Resulted in His Death.

house. had been drinking and was
annoying the members OF the Boat.
wright family by gong from one room
to another and refusing 20 remain In
his own room. BOatwright Is said 70
have put up with II for some time
and then forcibly put him into his
room. When Mcdonnell again at
tempted TO leave H. BOatwTight threw
the water pitcher a. him. striking
him ON the left side Of the head.
MacDonell fell to the floor. and Boat
wright realizing that he was badly
hurt rushed to him, lifted him onto
his bed and sent a message for DIR.
Edward SmOak. who shortly arrived
on the scene. This was about 10
O'Clock last night and after examin.
ing the wound the doctor expressed
the opinion that the man would be
all right In the morning and left.
"BOatWright said some Of the mem.
bers OF the family remained In the
room with the wounded man. and
about O'Clock. while sitting up in
bed. he suddenly collapsed. and In q
few moments was dead.
Mcdonnell was without means. and
had been drinking a great deal OF
late. Because OF some debt Of graft
tude which BOatWright owed 10 Nc
DOnell's father. he bad taken the man
and his wife ana child into his home.
having expressed a hope Of reforming
the man"
The remains were prepared In Tam
pa and shipped 10 MicanOpy. where
the interment was held. deceased be-
ing placed beside one OF his children
which died a few months since when
he was employed as an engiener
there.
When sober he was a kind and con-
siderate man. but like most all others.
was unruly and ungrateful when I'M
der the influence OF whiskey.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-04-13

News was received in this city Sun.
day of the sudden death OF ID. w. Nc
DOnell. which occurred at Tampa
while the man was on one OF his Oc-
casiOnal sprees.
Mcdonnell first came here as a car.
penter and later engaged I'm another
business. but afterwards took up the
vocation OF farming In fact he did
a little of everything and followed
more than a dozen different lines
while living here.
A few weeks since he became dis
satisfied with this section and left
with his young wife and child. for
Tampa, where he hoped TO find work,
but as he was a man that could not
stand temptation in the whiskey line.
his friends advised him 10 stay away.
He failed TO heed this. and like many.
also failed TO find work. being finally
thrown against fate which put him to
drinking even harder than ever. and
~ - e9AA AA9A az 0AA VI hA1
late father had taken care Of him
and his wife and was doing his best
to sober the man when the accident
occurred that caused his death.
Following is a partial account OF
what The Tampa Times has 70 say
Of the occurrence:
Apparently as the result Of q
blow received on the head from a wa
ter pitcher hurled at him by John
BOatwright. Donald Mcdonnell died at
an early hour this morning az the
home Of the former zoos Michigan
syenue. near Twenty-first street.
Immediately after McDOnelfs
cath BOatwrlght came to Tampa and
gave himself up to the police. who
turned him over TO the county Of
fcers. and he Is now In jail
The story OF the. tragedy is that
" Jnell. who. with his wife and
child, was stopping az Boatwright's
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-04-13
A QUIET SABBATH
In TALLAHASSEE
A NUMBER or LEGISLATORS AT
TENDED EASTER SERVICES.
indications That Hsny Bills VIII &c
introduced In Both Houses
This Week.

TALLAHASSEE. April l2.-Seren.
ity reigned supreme in the State CAPT.
tai yesterday. A majority of those
members OF the Legislature whose
pleasure IL was 20 spend the SABBATH
in Tallahassee attended both morning
and evening services at the beautiful
~ decorated churches. There Is an
unspeakable sublimity 70 the environ.
ment here. The pretty homes, with
their gardens claiming wealth of uOw-
ers, the thOrOughfares lined with
great spreading oaks. and the people
with an adorable friendliness. serve
to make Tallahassee a yeritable Gar.
den Of Eden The surrounding coun,
try with its green hills and tall stately
trees with their wax-like green foliage
Is picturesque The weather here
was ideal throughout yesterday
in contrast 70 Easter Sunday two
years ago. when the legislators were
last here.
Both Houses Of the Legislature will
convene az p. m. today. and indica
tons are that there will be many bills
introduced in both houses during the
week.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-04-13

Chas. NJ Fisher. son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. II. A. Fisher Of North Gaines
willie, is now en- route to the Philip
pine Islands having sailed from San
francisco Friday for Manila.
Mr.. Fisher recently received ap-
polntment through the University OF
Florida. under civil service rules, As
a member OF the Philippine constabu-
larry. and will enter upon his new du-
ties as soon as he reaches Manila
The position requires that be- remain
IN the service for al least two years.
and while his many Gainesville
friends were reluctant 10 see him go,
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-04-13

WASHINGTON. u. C.. April H.
The senate will take up the Payne
urn bin early this week. Because
OF the large number Of changes made
In IL by the senate Committee on Fi.
nance. IL probably viii henceforth be-
known as the Payne-Aldrich BILL Il
probably will be- reported today
As o. usually the case Ia the pre-.
sentatlon Of tarih bills. the Republi.
can majority has assumed the right
20 indicate the Senate's attitude TO
ward the bill. 90 that whatever amend.
ments may BE- suggested when Il h re-
turned 70 the Senate viii b the result
OF their lab0Fs.
The Democrats vlll b. a&ed 10 80
over the work Of the majority nSm'
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-04-13
Senate May Take Up the
Payne Tariff Bill Today

beers aud ~ for any reason they should
ask delay for a day or two II probably
ould be- granted
n is not expected that many speeches
will be- made In the Senate. While not
accepting the protective principle, the
Democratic members realize that the
measure will be- passed, and they are
not disposed % cause unnecessary
delay Consequently most OF the dis
cussion by the Democrats will be
upon the merit Of amendments.
While the Senate IL wrestling with
the tarih bin the lower body win meet
only on Monday and Thursday when
the eensrs bin az passed BY the Sen
ate. viii receive attention. bat little
or 40 other business viii BE- undeTtak
o. - p--.s.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-04-13

The Times-Union OF Sunday contain
ed the following account of a meeting
of the Board OF Control at Taliahas-
see Saturday:
TALLAHASSEE April 1O.-At a
joint meeting Of the State Board of
Control and the State Board of Educa.
ton held this afternoon, the resigna
tiOn Of President Andrew Sledd Of the
University Of Florida at Gainesville
was received and accepted. and Presi-
dent A. A. MurPhree Of the State Col
lege for Women at Tallahassee was
elected to I'LL the vacancy.
The resignation Of Dr. Sledd Obyi-
ates the differences that have existed
between the two boards for several
months.
Resolutions were adopted at the
meeting which make public the de-
tails OF the differences which have ex-
listed and without doubt we're the d.
rect cause OF the resignation Of DIT.
Sledd.
The question of the duties and
powers OF the respective boards re-
grading the election OF heads Of the
State institutions caused the dispute
which led to the clash between the
two boards. BY an act creating and
defining the duties and powers OF the
Board OF Control. the members Of this
board believed that they we're invest.
ed with the duty and authority TO
elect a head Of State institutions un-
der their control.
a short while ago the Attorney
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-04-13
DIR. MURPHREE ACCEPTS
UNIVERSITY PRESIDENCY
Elected at Joint Meeting Of Boards to Fill Vacancy
Caused by DR.. SIedd'S Resignation.

General. Mr.. Trammell. was asked to
give an opinion regarding the duties
and powers of this board, as well as
the Board OF Education the right to
confirm or reject the appointments Of
any or all heads of State institutions
made by the Board Of Control.
"A sensation was sprung at the
meeting when Chairman n. =. Bryan
OF the Board OF Control, moved that
State Superintendent Holloway pro
duce a copy of a letter alleged to have
been written by him Holloway, and
sent 10 certain citizens at Gainesville
intimating that the Board OF Commits
siOners Of State Institutions. com
posed Of the Governor and his cabinet
wC1ld a1t allow the expenditure c:
further funds from the appropriation
of new buildings at the University II
Sledd was retained. This Holloway
refused TO do.
DIR. Sledd is highly regarded by the
members Of the Board OF Control and
he has done magnificent work in the
development OF the University. The
resolutions pay tribute to his ability.
DIR. MuTphree has asked for a little
time in which TO consider the matter
before a final decision"
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-04-13

MIN. This Charles Moore pronounced
false aud said Judge Sheppard was
the enc who offered the insults.
Judge Sheppard said the physician
who attended the negro told him $50
would be- a most liberal payment. and
he offered that. though he did not con-
slider himself legally bound 10 pay
anything az all Recorder BrOyles
dismissed the complaint against Beall,
which was not sustained
Edgar Watkins. attorney for Judge
Sheppard, located Judge Sheppards
household goods az Ju-. ice JacksOn's
court. gave a replevin ond and they
were returned 20 Judge Sheppards
home"
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-04-13
Pursusrs Were in Auto.

Sheriff Freeman aud Dis deputies
succeeded in placing Smith in JAIL
hur being afraid of au attack attempt
rd Co spirit him out Of Arcadia. when
they were met by an automobile
party held zap and forced 20 give zap
the prisoner
The negro. seeing that bee was doom.
"a 20 death pleaded for mercy but
there was none for him in the hearts
OF the men. who carried him 20 the
edge Of the city. where they strung
him zap 10 a tree His body vas still
hanging yesterday morning. Miss
living positively Identified the cloth
ing on the negro and pointed out the
shirt she had torn In her efforts 20
escape
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-04-13

all feel sure that he will prove equal
10 any line OF duty which may be
assigned him
This makes the second Gainesville
boy TO take up life In the Philippines.
Sam J. Burnett. Jr.. having gone there
a year or more since TO engage in the
Government service.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-04-13
Or. Murphree Accepts.

The Sun received a message from
Tallahassee Monday morning stating
that DIR. Murpbree had accepted the
presidency Of the State University.
and that he would probably visit
Gainesville during the coming week.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-04-13
Postponed.

The Trades extravaganza" has
been postponed until Thursday night.
April 18th. because Of not being able
To secure the opera house for the
necessary number OF rehearsals.
There will be- rehearsals Wednes-
day and Wednesday night
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-04-13

house the men rushed 10 this city.
spread the news and bloodhouuds. fol-
lowed by q posse of 300 men. were
soon ou the trail The negro was
found 90 q turpoutine camp and was
taken before hI- victim. who positive
o. identified him
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-04-13
Twin AuetiOneers.

There will be something unique In
troduced TO the people Of Gainesville
on Wednesday. when the Watson
Realty Company. the people who sell
a lot a minute, will have the famous
twin auctioneers crying the same bid
al the same time In the same tone.
This is something entirely new In the
real estate auction line and your time
will be- well invested by spending a
portion OF il In hearing these won
dcrful men. Special attention will
be- given 10 ladies and beautiful silver
souvenirs will be- given away
Keen your eve on the want ads.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-04-13

Isn't there something which only q
SLnt "a. ssh 90 for y0u todayG
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-04-13

Keep your eye on the want ads.
There may be something advertised
which Is Of interest % you.