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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-10-15

Miss Ethel McShane entertained
Monday afternoon con,plinenting Mrs.
Bright, Of Kentucky.
The pretty home OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Bruce Montgomery in Congress Heights
is nearing completion.
Messrs. Ed. Jones, of Schlater, and D.
g. Jones, Of Hilandale, were in the city
on business Wednesday.
Miss Bessie Creegan entertained the
Rock Climb last Saturday afternoon.
Several visitors were present.
Mr.. ]. H. Freeman attended the
Knights of Khorrassan convention at
Greenville the first of the week.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-10-15

Roman Hyacinths so cents dozen.
Narcissus, Grandilora So cents dozen
Now In stock at G. e. Gillespie & Co
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-10-15

J. B. Rovenhorst has open
ed a Repairing Shop in the
Greenwood Hotel Building, on
Howard. Watch Repair
ing is his specially.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-10-15

Mrs. Bright, Of Shelbyville, Ky, who
is visiting the family Of her brother,
Mrs. G.. M. Turner. is being TIE honoree
Of many social events this week.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-10-15

Mrs. G.. M. Melton and charming
daughter, Miss Ella May, of Grenada,
have been the guests of Mrs. r. T.
Jones for several days.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-16
SEEKING TO ELEVATE PARTY
Prominent New York Democrats
Consult Men of National Renown.
OrgnnizatiOn OF National subcona-
tees 10 Urge High-eIass NOmi-
nations Contemplated.

New York, June 15--Alton g. Parker.
Martin w. Littleton. Edward N. shep.
ard. Eugene A. Philbin. S Stanwood
Menken. all Of this city and several up
State Democrats. have combined 10 ele-
vate the national Democratic party.
The men named have held frequent
meetings since the dinner given one night
last winter by Mr.. Menken. at which the
project had its inception. Nothing has
been given out for publication as a re-
suit Of these meetings. and when Mr..
Menken was asked about them to-day he
said nothing would be said by any Of
the members at present.
1t develops that Senator CuIberson.
John Sharp Williams. and other Demo-
Gratis OF national renown, as well as To-
cally prominent disciples OF Jefferson. in
cluding Charles F. Murphy, leader OF
Tammany Hall. have been advised with
on the great undertaking.
II is announced that the committee con-
templates the organization OF a chain OF
national subcommittee whose province
shall be 10 agitate high-class nominations
Of loyal Democrats and inculcate as well
as make widespread the highest and no
blest principles Of Democracy.
Next fall will see the launching OF the
first effort OF the committee. which will
consist OF spreading these docrines-re-
vised tariff. State rights. and economy IN
governmental expenditures.
No part is 10 be taken In local affairs,
nothing but State and Federal policies IS
10 interest the elevators"
The Washington herald., 1909-06-16
HEIKzE AGAIN INDICTED
Disappearance OF Copper Company.
Books StII Causing Trouble

BOOKS Sttil Causing Trouble
New York June I5-More indictments
were returned to-day by the Federal
grand jury which has been investigating
the acts OF F. Augustus Helnze and his
associates. and also the disappearance Of
Of the United Copper Company's books
last month, while they were being ex-
amined by the governments representa-
tives.
Three OF the new indictments are
against F A Heinze. his brother. Arthur
P Heinze. and Sanford Robinson The
indictment charges each OF the three
with conspiracy 10 violate section S3es
Of the Revised Statutes. This section
makes It a crime 70 obstruet the course
OF justice.
The indictments grow out OF the al
legged attempt OF the two Heinzes and
Robinson TO spirit the books away and
10 get Tracy Buckingham. the company's
transfer clerk. away 10 Canada before
a deputy marshal could serve him with
a subpoena Robinson was Indicted for
violating section 5Sos last week. and in
his case there is now added the crime OF
conspiracy.
Besides these three indictments. II is
understood that several more have been
found involving other persons. all OF
whom. il Is said. have been summoned
10 appear in court az lO.30 tomorrow. at
which time the indictments viii be made
public
The Washington herald., 1909-06-16

put a further Limitation upon imports
Of the products OF the Filipinos. even if
every committee In the Senate recon-
mended It.
Mr.. Roots speech was uttered with
great deliberation and II made a profound
impression upon the Senate. Senator New
lands, rising to reply. inquired Of the
former Secreary OF State whether Mr..
Roots scheme Of benevolence'' cOntem-
plated the ultimate independence OF the
Filipinos, and, II so, at what definite time
In the future.
Mr.. Root replied very frankly that he
believed the time would come when the
Filipinos would enjoy q measure OF self
government such as the Cubans now
have. but predicted that 70 would hardly
come In the lifetime of either himself or
the Senator from Nevada
Criticises Nations Action.
Senator Newlands complained that the
United States should never have gone into
the Philippines. that our government had
forced itself into the Eastern situation.
and that it was now acting selhshly with
the other nations there, especially with
Japan He declared that Japan was In
the Eastern question because she had a
right to be there, and that she came In
possession OF Manchuria in the same way
by which the United States took over the
Philippines, through the fortunes Of
war"
Mr.. Newlands declared that the United
States had insisted on an open door in
Manchuria. but had shut out all the
other nations from equal trade advan-
tages with the United States in the Phil
ippines.
Senator Root defended the policies OF
the United States in the Orient. but final
ly became tired OF Senator Newlands'
ideas OF diplomacy and left the chamber.
Senator Aldrich appealed TO Mr. New
lands not to enlarge the score OF his re-
marks. but 10 permit the pending para
graph 10 be voted on.
If we allow the debate 10 branch on
into every phase Of every diplomatic
question:. said Mr.. Aldrich, we Will not
get through with the tariff debate until
next winter"
The Washington herald., 1909-06-16
AMERICAN HORSES WINNERS
Last Day of London Show Is De-
voted to Championships.
Winans, Watson, and Moore Con-
tinue TO Capture HOnOra In
Competition with British.

London. June I5--To-cay. the hnaI day
Of the horse show. was entirely devoted
to championships There were fourteen
cups competed FOR. each OF which was
open only 10 the first and second prize
winners OF previous competitions.
Walter Winans' Coker Rosador won
third prize. the Montreal Cup. This
cup was open 70 horses fourteen hands
10 fifteen hands and two inches which
had taken drst or second prize during
the show IN single harness c. ". Wat
sons Ringing Bells was fourth. and
Judge Moore's PHYLLIS was third
The Philadelphia Cup. presented by E.
T. Stotesbury. which was open 70 any
horse exceeding fifteen hands two inches
which had taken first or second IN
single harness. was won BY Judge
MoOre's Radiant c. ". Watson's Moon
shine was fourth. Mr.. Moores Orator
received a reserve and his horses Marie
and LeOnidas were highly commended
The Vienna Cup. which was open 70
the best horses IN the three classes Of
light harness horses, roadsters. and trot-
ters. was won by z T. StOuesbury's
Mary Gleaor. The second and reserve
for the cup went 10 Walter Winans'
Nancy Clancy.
The Brussels Cup. which was open 10
pairs OF horses between fourteen and If
teen hands. which had taken a first or
second prize IN double harness. was won
by c. ". Watson's Norena and Kitty
Grey. Second prize went 70 Judge MOore's
Amaryllis and Phyllis
The Louisville Cup. presented by Col
Lawrence Jones. which was open 70 pairs
OF horses over fifteen hands which had
taken a first or second prize in double
harness, was won by " Winans' Proer-
pine and Cokers Rosador Fourth prize
went to c. ". Watson's Ny MARYLAND
and Lord Baltimore. Walter Winans'
Crack Shot and NewtOn's Sportsman cap
tured fifth prize.
The show closed tonight. with the win
ming OF the high jump championship by
Mr.. Winans Armion. the only horse
which cleared seven feet IN the final
Mr.. Winans also won the Ardenrun
champion cup for harness pairs with Cox
ers ROsador and Prosperine
The show eclipsed all previous eXhibi-
tons In every respect The total attend
ance is estimated at nearly 10000. The
receipts amounted 10 10000
The Washington herald., 1909-06-16
ANSWERS DIR. NEEDHAM.
Prof. sterrett States Position in
G. W. L. Dispute.

In an interview with Prof Sterrett. ht
made the following reply to DR.. Need
hams statements in his letter in The
Washington Herald OF June Is:
L was not eligible Tor the Carnegie pension
lacking eight years more serVice- Dr. Needham As
president q one q its accepted institutions should
at least have known this fact.
. / am not q man q independent private means
J Il Is true that I have been out Of sylrpsthy
with Dr. Needham's various educational Ezgaries.
! believe in true university adopted % the
local needs. The proposition I made was that q
nearly every member of the faculty q arts and
sciences Il was not that Of a return 20 a CON
mercial basis. II was the proposition made Ia view
q Or. Needaam's declaration 20 Us q a threatened
closing q the university IN June Il was a nropo-
tion this that the faculty q arts and
sciences BE- allowed 10 carEy o1 the Work without
d the president until such time ths trustees
could make better provision
cid not make tbs peopnsifiOa % 90 hacz
to . mere collection q night schools though ! do
believe that some additonal form Oi night teaching
VIII alone meet the local needs and provide fos
ciyl ssrFics employees. as the present form does
Dos Do.
For Tsry sood reasons the bars between the tr4s-
tees and the faculty down T. uith others 4
my colleagues who are SIN retained ia The facaltv
stated tho case frankly cut q loyalty 70 the old
university. said 70 the trustees that as fa- az I
personally Concerned. entirely willing for
them 70 repeat 70 Dr. Seedham al that I sad 70
then
g. DE. Needkam's statement IN regard 70 The
number q ny students Is incorrect. as shown By
the following data from ny class record book:
FoT 1So7-s had nineteen in history of phIosophy
nine in PlatO's philosoDhy. and eight II history
and 0sychol0cJ Il religion
Fos leoSs. fourteen IN Greek ethics Eve IN Ger
MAJ philosophy. and one in history and psychology
q religion.
Besides. I prorided without extra expense 70 the
university The following courses: -Four tn philoso-
ply q history. ave IN histog q philosophy. and
three II logic.
Good reasons can be given fox the rather small
number taking my c0uTSS. Tie WOrk IN nv de-
parTnent has been made purely elective and q re-
cent years has been disoouraged The number q
students taking philosophy in every university Is
always comparatiEely snail Moreo~e-. for The last
year an h0norarium has been granted the pro
fcss1r q psycholoy fcr al graduate students TAX
ing his work-a special source a income not sc-
corded the Other professorS
Two years ago ! made two doctors Il phiiosopby.
Rabbi Simon ard Dr Z Z. Richardson This year
have had the following gentlemen studying With
ne for their Doctors degree; Rev. L. g. B.
Pieree Rev. J. ". Smith. aad Mr, Siu-Frias. 4
the legation frun Uruguay.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-16
WITNESS IS PRISONER.
Man Arrested to Testify Against
Housebreake-

Man Arrested to Testify Againsi
Housebreake-.
Thomas NJ KilrOy. fOrty-twO years Oh
a maehinist, who lives az sos L street
northwest. Is in q unique predicament
He was arrested yesterday afternoon in a
restaurant by Detectives Baur and Corn
well as a fugitive from justice The po-
lice say he is wanted by the Baltimore
authorities on a charge Of nonsupport.
The prisoner was accompanied 10 police
headquarters and arrangements made 70
remove him TO Baltimore Detectives
Armstrong and Proctors Of Baltimore.
were in readiness 10 take charge Of the
prisoner. The man was searched, but
just before being formally turned over 70
the Baltimore police. he said:
I'm not going TO Baltimore tonight
He was asked why. Whereupon he said
he was witness in a case in Criminal
Court No ?. in Washington, and must
appear to testify this morning.
The statement was found TO be true.
Kilroy was removed 10 the First precinct
station, where he will be confined until
after the conclusion OF his testimony in
the case OF a negro housebreaker The
machinist WI be accompanied by police
men when he goes 20 court.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-16
TAFT WILL URGE
TAX ON INCOMES
Continued from Page One.

continued from rage One.
party affair. realizing that whatever the
effect OF its enactment may be on the
country. the responsibility viii be placed
on the dominant party. For this reason
he has been anxious 10 have the Repub-
hcan Senators and Representatives put
the tariff bill through as d party measure,
and it is said that it Will be gratifying 10
him II the bill on its final passage in
each House gets the solid Republican
vote.
II viii require a two-thirds vote of the
Senate. and later on two-Chirds vote
OF the House 10 adopt the amendment
for submitting the question OF changing
the constitution the the several States
The Republican leaders are sincere IN Of
fering their proposal 10 accomplish this.
and will work earnestly. as they are do
ing now, 10 get the necessary twO-thirds
for its adoption by the Senate.
Il is expected that after the direct IN
come tax amendment offered in behalf OF
the insurgent Republicans by Senator
Cummins. aid the Democrats by Senator
Bailey. has been voted down. the insur-
gent Republicans and enough Democrats
10 give the necessary two-thirds majority
will vote for a substitute proposition TO
enable the State TO vote on the question
OF changing the Constitution.
Sixty-One a Majority.
There are ninety-one sitting members OF
the Senate out OF total constitutional
membership Of ninery-two. A two-thlrd
majority Of this number is sixty-one, OF
one more than the entire Republican
membership. Representative LOrimer OF
Illinois uvho has baar a1a~fa5 - 81 g.
ate. but has not given up his seat in the
House. has agreed 10 be sworn in as a
Senator If his vote is needed TO help the
Republican leaders. but his entrance into
the Senate would be Of no material assist
ance on the income tax proposition, as
with the fun membership Of ninety-two
Il would require sixty-two votes 10 give
the necessary twO-thirds, still one more
than the entire Republican membership.
Mr.. Lorimer included.
That the one vote necessary 10 put
through the proposal 10 submit the dues-
ton OF changing the Constitution 70 the
states, and perhaps a few votes to spare.
Will be obtained from the Democratic side
at the proper time Is not doubted. OF
course. the Republican leaders are count
Ing on the solid support OF the insurgents.
who probably win vote for the proposal
70 amend the Constitution on the ground |
that half loaf IS better than 10 bread.
1t is expected President Taft in his mes
sage VIII urge that the taxation OF the |
incomes Of corporations shall not be lin |
tied In its operation to any short period, |
such as two years.
The Senate leaders are working so har- !
with the President that what |
ever he recommends Is almost certain to /
be followed by them The rate OF taxa
ton on corporation incomes will be fixed 4
probably al per cent.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-16
Hanna's Grandson ENGAGED.

New York. June I5.-The engagement is
announced Of Miss Gertrude Jerome
Leavitt, OF Woodbury., Conn, 20 Carl
Harrington Hanna, the son Of Daniel B.
Hanna, Of Cleveland. Mr.. Hanna Is a
grandson OF the late Mark A. Hanna.
Miss Leavitt Is the youngest daughter OF
the late Mr.. and Mrs Edward Leavitt, OF
Stamford. Conn.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-16
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Q. S. DepL Of Agriculture. Weather Bureau

Washington. D. C. Tuesday. June rs p n
The weather has bcsome fair in the Atlantic
States no-tL q Virginia under the influence q high
haroretric pressure that has moved % this region
from tbs West and Northwest. Fair weather con.
tinues IN the West aud Northwest and II the Lake
region and the Ohio Valley. Unsettled shower
weather prevails Ii the Southern States and az
scattered points in the southern Plains States
Wyoming. Colorado and New Mexico. Rains
have SCI in the Pacific Coast nnrth o. san Fan
cisco.
change 70 cocier weather has 0Verspread the
Ohio Yall~y and the Middle Atlantic and North
Atlantic States. snd the Indicators that there
vii not De a return 4 high temperatures 20 this
region within the next several days The tempera-
;urs has increased IN the Upper Lake region. the
States; lower temperature prevails on the Pacific
Coast.
The weather viii BE- generally fair with moderate
Temperatures during wednesday and THURSDAY IN
the Middle Atlantic States. New England. the Ohio
Valley. and the Lake region: unsettled weather and
showers VIII continue in the South Atlantic and
Gulf States and scattered showers indicated foT
the Plains States. the Rocky Mountain region and
the Lower Missouri VALLEY. The tendency will %
toward higher temperature throughout the West
en- districts and the Lake region. while in the eI-
trerne Northwest and the Rocky Mountain region
there viii be lower tempcrature during Wednesday
and THURSDAY.
Tho winds along the New England coast viii be
south Atlantic ard East Gulf coasts light variable: /:
on eho West GuK coast moderate southerly; the
Great Lakes light 20 mOderlte southwest and west
steamers departing wednesday for European ports
viii have moderate westerly winds and fair weather
10 the Grand Banks.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-16
New Theater in New York

New York, Jue 15.-New York is 10 have
still another theater next winter. The
new institution. which is to be opened on
November 3. win be called the Little
Theater. It IS TO be situated in West
Thirty-ninth street. opposite the Metro
politan Opera House There are 70 be
only 300 seats in the theate- altogether.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-16
MARINE BAND CONCERT.
Indiana Wants Tnft.

Indianapolis. June 15 - Citizens in a
number OF northern Indiana towns are
arranging to insist upon a visit from
President Taft when he comes TO this
State In October. and committees have
been appointed TO lay the matter before
the Indiana representatives in Congress
and urge them to see the President per-
sonally and get a definite promise from
him
The Washington herald., 1909-06-16
THIEVES RETURN MONEY.
Need Only $1,000 So send Back
$4,000 TO Woman Victim.

Seattle. Wash. June l5-Airs. George
Shea. of Duluth. who notified the police
that on Ma 30 S2a0o0. which she had con-
cealed under TIE mattress Of her bed. had
been stolen while she was watching a
parade which was passing her sisters
home. has $1,000 IN a letter signed
Two Thieves" The writers OF the let
ter say they used $500 70 furnish their
home. and having no further use for the
money. returned Il 70 the owner.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-16

ton II would promise 10 be friendly 20
the university-an attitude from which I
have never departed These converse
tions. carefully reduced to writing i'm
mediately after they took place and
sworn 20 as accurate and complete, are
reserved for future use.
HI GORE
The Washington herald., 1909-06-16
uriu CO. tn Nem York.

New Haven. Conn. June 15.-vice Ad-
miral Uriu and Baroness Uriu were the
guests to-day OF Mrs. Edward A. Harri-
man. Admiral Uriu returned to New
York this afternoon. The baroness re-
mained IN this city as the guest OF Prof
and Mrs Henry ". Finam
The Washington herald., 1909-06-16
WILL TAKE SEAT IN SENATE.

LOrfmer Summoned to Washington
as His Vote Is Needed.
Chicago. June I5.-Senator-electL LOrimer
is 10 take his seat In the Senate this
week. according 20 the latest plans He
received hurried summons to-day 10 re-
turn 70 Washington. and Is due 70 leave
for the National Capital tomorrow night
LOrimer has for some time been Unde-
cided as 70 whether he would remain in
the Lower House until after the tariff
question is disposed OF or take his place
IN the Senate by qualifying. Il is under
stood his vote is needed IN the Senate.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-16
DECIDE ON STATE TICKET.
Pennsylvania Republicans Accept
slate Prepared by PenrOse.

Slate Prepared by PenrOse.
Harrisburg. Pa. June 15.-The Pennsyl-
vania Republican State convention to-
morrow Will nominate the following
ticket:
For justice OF the Supreme Court
Judge Robert Won Moschzisker. OF Phila-
oelphia
For attorney general-Senator a z.
Sisscn. OF Erie
For State treasUrer-Ex-Senato Jere-
miah a. Stober. OF Lancaster.
This ticket was finally agreed on by
United States Senator Bois Penrose- and
his associates tonight. Penrose Will sit
in the convention as delegate and per
sonally direct its course.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-16
steamship sIovement..

New York June B.-AT1iTed: Kaiser Wilhelm der
Crosse. Bremen June s; Grooser Kurfuerst. Bremen.
June 5
Arrived out; Lusitania- at Liverpool: Kronprinz
Wilhelm. st BTCmen-
Sailed from fo7siSa po.; Ksssz Wilhelm II
from Bremen
The Washington herald., 1909-06-16
steel stock Not 20 Be Listed

London. June 1.-THE Financial Times
printed a Paris dispatch stating that the
negotiations for listing the common stock
Of the United States Steel Corporation at
the bOurse have definitely failed
The Washington herald., 1909-06-16
LEAGUE CLOSES YEAR.
Gaelic Students Hold Exercises In
Carroll Institute.

The Gaelic League closed the scholastic
year with appropriate exercises in Car
roll Institute Hall last night, President
James D. Flynn presiding
Capt James O'Brien. OF New YORK. ad-
dressed the class in English on Gaelic
literature. Michael J. Lynch spoke in
Gaelic. recommending measures for the
of the league. The chief ad-
dress was made by Dr.. jeffrey c. O'Con-
nell. speaking IN Gaelic and English.
7 congratulate you on the termination
Of your years studies" he said 7 am
able TO testify 70 your progress and pro-
fclency in the Gaelic language. one OF
the most difficult tongues 10 acquire"
largest Morning Circulation.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-16
DR.. GORE EXPLAINS
POSITION At G. W.U.
Answers Charges Made by
President Needham.
sIxTY-ONE STUDENTS IN CLASS

Declares He Was Approached by
Head of the University and Asked
10 Cooperate in Movement to Save
the Institution, and that Then He
Did Discuss Its Affairs.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-16

When you have lost or found anything
telephone an advertisement to The Wash
ington Herald. and bin VIII be sent YOU
at ! cent a word.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-16
Tide Table.

To-day-Hish tide, S2S a. m 7Os p n. Low
tide lZH a m; lis p L.
To-morTow-Hish tide, 20 a. n: 500 D N Low
tide l2o a. T.; 2S5 p. n.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-16
Local Temperature.

Midnight 6e: 2 a. H.. s.; a. n. 6s: a n.
6s a n. 6S; 10 a. n. e. Z noon. Il; ?. n.
"a: p. M Il; P m, Is; p n. =; 10 p H..
s.. Maximum. 7s; minimum. 65
Relative hunidity-s a. n. 90; p. n. 50; 5
D. m. s..
Rainfall Is p N. TO 9 p NJ. T. Hours Of
sunshine 20. Per cent q possible sunshine. S.
Temperature same date last year-Alaxinum. 3;
minimum, 81
The Washington herald., 1909-06-16
Condition of the water.

Special TO The Washington Herald.
HArper Ferry. " Va, June B-Both rivers
rlnddy this afternoon
The Washington herald., 1909-06-16
PHILIPPINE DUTIES
AIRED In SENATE
Reduction Of Cigar ImpOrta-
tiOnS Cause of Hitch.
La TOILETTE TRIES BIG CUT

SenntOr Burkett StIrs Debate when
He Declares Committees Amend
ment SmacIzS of "Petty Politics. -
SeEStor Owen Then AsEaiIs Tariff
Makers and Criticises Senate Rules.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-16
Tempernture. in Other Citie,.

Temperatures in other cities. together with the
Of rainfall for the twelve hours ended AZ 8
2. n. yesterday, are as follows:
The Washington herald., 1909-06-16
FiIipinOs Helpless, He Saw.

Terrible and arbitrary power It is that
we exercise over these poor pco2Ic." ex-
claimed Mr.. Root They are HELPLESS
and must accept what we give them. q"
The Senator was very much III earnest
ald declared that he would not vote to