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The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-08-09
THE OPEN DOOR
FOR THE MURDERER

set in murder trials. Thaw now says in IA statement given out by
him: II was insane when killed Stanford White. was insane
under the stress of circumstances. But regained sanity soon
afterward." A most convenient plea. 1t serves to clear the crimi-
nal of responsibility for murder and to save him from incarceration
in a lunatic asylum. Thaw didn't invent the plea. 1t was con
ceived by the criminal lawyer hired to defeat Justice and turn a
murderer loose on the community. Insanity is a common defense
in homicide cases, in which no other defense will avail. 1t has
done duty in this State, either with juries or Judges and the Par
dons Court. But all criminals do not possess the unlimited financial
means at the cowmand of Thaw; they cannot purchase testimony
and pay for the absence of witnesses, and procure the destruction
of compromising records. The door that may be opened for the
freedom of the murderer by the decision of the Judge in the Thaw
h;rros we'll
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-08-09
1T Was Not Like This in the Olden Days"

The first shoe black appeared in 1850.
Anthracite Goa was first used. in the
manufacture of pig iron in 1888.
Bituminous o was first used for the
same purpose in 1916.
Illuminating gas from bituminous
coal was first made in America in 1916.
The first iron cool stoves were made
in 1910.
The first Colts revolvers were made
in 1886.
The horse reaper was invented by
Mccormick in 1884.
The improved thrashing machine ap-
peared in 1910.
In 1919 a steamship crossed the At
lantic using steam as fuel for part of
the distance. The first ship to use
steam for the entire voyage crossed in
1888.
The first American locomotive was
built in 1880.
The first long railroad, from Charles
town, S. c., to Hamburg, near Augusta,
Ga. was opened in 1884.
lie typewriter dppedltu III 1917.
Type setting and casting machines
have been perfected since 1890.
The first telephones were put into OPP
Grafton in 1876.
Electric trolley cars appeared in 1880.
The first corporation to organize with
a capital of more than a billion dol
lars was the United States Steel Com
pany, which organized in 1901 with a
capital of 81, 100, 900, 900
Uniform car couplers were adopted
by the railroads in 1898.
The Australian ballot was first used
in the United States in 1888.
The Westinghouse air brake appeared
in 1868.
The first great international exposi-
ton was held in Philadelphia in 1876.
The Sault Ste. Marie Canal was COM
pleted in 1896.
Needles appeared in 1545.
The number of inventions and i'm
proVements that have appeared since
the Civil War is very large, some of the
more important being elevators, BARI
wire fence, artificial ice, wire nails
grain elevators, hot air, hot water,
and steam for heating houses. asphalt
and wood block pavements, large size
plate glass, automatic machine guns
dynamite. sulky plows, compressed all
drills for mining, steel safes and bank
vaults, wireless telegraph and wireless
telephone.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-08-09

eruyehead In Chinatown for twenty laughed.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-08-09

THE DAYS BEST STORY

A SUPREME COURT judge tells this story about a famous character
"a around the minor courts Tall, gaunt n gawky, HI had a fund of
On & ready irish ita and a dignity of presence an carriage which, combined
witha booming bass voice, was umorou in itslf All the judges knew him and
we're enient with his infacions of court rmes
h character who vas a lawyer Of The shyster class. vas defending a case
in court n day before a justice who was particularly fond of him. II went
to luncheon with his client. When curt resumed after luncheon it was evident
love and aid
This case is postponed unit tomorrow. The counsel for the defense is in
no condition to proceed with It,"
The lawyer rose to his feet nsteadfy and gazed earnestly at the court
Their his deer voice Doomed out" Your honor, l have known you, man, boy and
child or thr-r-ty years-on the binch and off the bnch-and it is the first
time in all those Years 1 have known you to make a runn' I'm accordance with
the Jacks"
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-08-09

There is a recrudescence
of labor strikes in the
United States, and in all
probability the strike spirit
will spread after the new
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-08-09

If murderer Thaw shall
succeed in getting his liberty
by the methods employed by
his counsel a dangerous ex-
ample and precedent will be
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-08-09
Uncle Walt Mason ]
The SunHoquer Poet of En1pora. Kansas. Saws TODAY J

o for a island, away in The sea-, far from the b0es in this land of h freei
There 1 would live IN a ave by he shore; .never a paper would CON to ny
door; never a "scareh head would keep me awake, lever IN
extra announcing a fake. 1 an sc weary of Evelyn girls
n v DhI wearing short dresses nd Ridinghood curs! Weary of
WISH Ginses who snse in court telling a story to- fierce to re-
BORT; rd of the aides who, fled with remorse, MOURN that
they married, n ask for divorce; making their oaths, With
a courage sublime that they were sousedo only part Of the time 1 am so tired
wealth tina heir fathers amassed, marry cheap princes OF poverty vast Alas
for the damsl h marries a lord! Dukes are so cheap that they sell by the
cord. am so tred Of h mills of divorce, tired Of the evidence, sordid and
coarse; marriage is now, in the eyeso of he w, less of a bond than a letters
of the day."
Copyright 1909 by George Matthew Adams
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-08-09

President Taft is an ac-
complished politician. He
well displayed his rare
talents for political manage
ment prior to his election.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-01-07

REX-Klng of all cool drinks
Cowgill's.
Goaher Johnssn was in Union
City Sunday.
FOX SALE-Several nice shoats
for sale.-C. S. Patterson, R. Q.
See US for that new summer suit.
Inspect our samples early.-Threl-
keld & Schmidt.
R, R. Rogers and family were the
guests OF relatives in Middle Tennes.
see during the holidays.
H. T. Beale proprietor Of the
New Book Store, left last week for
Ashevi!le, N. c., on a visit to
friends.
H. ]. Hines, of Route /, orders
the "Great Religious Weekly" sent
to his son Harvey Hines. at Troy,
for one year.
Ward Luten, is the guest of his
parents, DR.. S. w. Luten and wife.
Mr. Luten has been IN several towns
in the west since he left Hickman.
Satisfies show that the agricultural
production of this country is increas-
ing at the rate Of $500, 000, 900 per
year. 1t is asserted that during the
year just closed, the ground beneath
US gave up in wealth the enormous
amount of So, 900, 10000
The jury trying the case of Beach
Hargis, charged with the murder of
his father, the Bresthitt county
feudist, failed to agree and was dis
charged. Nine OF the Jurors stood
for the aoquittal Of the young man.
Senator w. o. Bradley was one of
the counsel for the defense.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-01-07
KENrltKY, 1905
New Years Here and The e 4sR'

attic and of litts price. being branches
cut from the good consecratcd 10
strenia. the goddess OF strength.
These we're presented 10 the king as
an omen Of gpd fortune. The gifts
became more Itetentious as time went
on, aud In latst centuries some Of the
Roman emperots demanded New Year 8
presents Of deaf value from the
'magnates" Il those days As the
Roman rulers were gentlemen who
were not TO ~ trined with. the pres.
ents usually appeared on time after
notice 10 the wealthy was given.
II was In Home. too. that the habit
Of masquerade at New Years APP
pears to have originated The custom
siill observed In Italy now Is confined
10 the calculations at the Epiphany
and al the carnival time.
FESTIVITIES or the DAY
In some countries. notably In Great
Britain and in some cities In Canada
and the United States. the new year Is
welcomed q by festivities on the eve
OF the day In Scotland. for instance.
Il IN customary 60 celebrate New
Years eve with some fes,ivity. which
IL prolonged until past midnight Al
the stroke Of ~ every one present
wishes each other Happy New
Year" The custom is also common
in many parts OF Germany. where the
sslutation 10 'Prosit Neu Jehr."
Similar 10 this custom are the re
lisious watch meetings" held In some
Of the churches I'm this country on
New Years eve In England on New
Years eve. in some houses. curious
custom. og superstition. is observed.
Al the stroke Of ~. which ushers In
the new year. the party. already wait
ing on the stairs. begin 10 ascend the
stairway backward. taking a step at
each stroke. Every step successfully
mounted means q happy month. every
stumble a reverse. OF course. Il Is
one OF those playful superstitions
which are not taken seriously.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-01-07

REX-the great thirst-quencher.
-Cowgill's.
Ribbon Cane Molasses at Betters-
worth & Prather's.
Miss Bonnie Carpenter returned
10 Jackson, Tenn, Sunday.
Threlkeld & Schmidt want to
show you their new samples for
spring and summer suits.
+. p. Ballow, OF Bardvell, was in
this vicinity last week the guest of
his brothers.
DR.. ]. B. Luten, a physician OF
Charlottesville, Mo-, was here last
week the guest of his father, DR.. S.
w. Luten.
Bettersworth & Prather have Just
received shipment of the celebrat-
ed Ribbon Cane Molasses, right from
Louisiana. Call for theis brand and
you will use no other.
Arthur Hale returned to Spring
Hill, Tenn, Monday, where he is
attending school. He was accom-
panied by Swayne Walker. who will
enter the same school.
Moss Griffey killed an eagle on
the farm of J. c. Patterson on Island
No. 8. Dec. 81, that measured feet
from tip TO tip. He killed the bird
with pistol. Quite a feat, thank
you.
L. A. Chandler. manager OF the
Mayheld Mirror, is a candidate for
Mayor Of that enterprising city. II
elected Mr.. Chandler will make a
good official. The Mayfeld Mes
senger is also on the side OF Mr..
Chandler.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-01-07
Catarrh Cannot be Cured.

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS rs they can
not reach the seat OF the disease. Catarrh
IA "A blood or constitutional disease and In
order Ia cure n you must take internal re-
NEEDLES. Halls catarrh cure Is taken I'M
ternally aud acts directly On the blood and
mucous sufaces Halls Catarrh cure II not
Quack medicine. II Was prescribe by one Of
and H. "a regular prescription. IL Il conipOs-
ed OF the best tOnics known, combined WIN
the beat blood purifiers, acting directly on
the mucous surfaces. The perfect comhina-
tion Of the two ingredients Is what produces
such wonderful results la curing Catarrh.
send for testimonials free.
F.J.CHEEY co. Props, Toledo, %.
sold by all Druggists, Zoe.
Take Hallr Family Pills for constipation.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-01-07
Money to Loan.

can make farm loans in Fulton
county, KY, at the rate OF 5 IL per
cent per annum on first class improv-
ed farming lands. Not more than
half the cash value Of farm will
be loaned. Loans made for five
years with privilege to borrower Of
paying same after two years in full
or making any size partial payment
desired at intervals of six months
after the expiration OF two years
from date Of loan. l3tf-c
0. SPRADLIN. Atty-at-Law. In
ion City. Tenn.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-01-07
Tie Raeks for Man.

A present that will be greatly ap.
preeiated BY man 10 tie rack. This
may be mounted embroidered linen.
burnt wood. decorated leather or
painted cardboard. The only thing TO
be guarded against is not TO make
them too elaborate. The more simple
the pattern Is the more sure TO please
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-01-07
Room for Lots Of Presents.

Il wish I could be a laundress," said
little Dorothy.
You would have TO work very very
hard. my child" observed her mother.
But just think, mamma. OF all the
stockings ! could hang up"
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-01-07
Greeting.

Now while the surginE. deep-tonsd bell.
lament
The past year e'er nckle. they shall
change
Their solemn burden for a round OF 10Y
Ginning the praises of the year new
crowned.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-01-07

Glucose Fondant for Christmas.
Two cups sugar. one cup water. and
two tablespoons glucose. boil all I'M
al little dropped In cold water will
form a soft ball. Remove from fire
and heat till creamy.
Seven ways 10 use the fondant:
Make into balls and dip In melted
chocolate.
Roll them In cocoanut.
Roll them IA chopped nuts.
I'll hgs with fondsnt and slice thin.
Pill dates with fondant. OF put the
fondant around the stoned date.
Make into squares and place a nut
on top.
Roll nuts In the fondsnt and then In
sugar.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-01-07

TER since man knew
enough about astrun
omy 10 divide tim'
Into years which
~ ore or less
agreed with : the
earth's annual reyolu
ton around the sun,
he mas IA various
characteristic ways
regarded the hrst
day VI the new year
~ a day OF re
joicing and well
wishing.
N was the great
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-04-30

/ We have within the last few days
listed the following pieces of prop
erty. all of which are far below
their real value; .
$3.2000--One-half cash. Al acres
on county road near Rosedale, with
in " mile of P. o.. 2 stores, church
and boat landing. There is an or
ssafs es 0s si Io0 fui earag
number of chestnut and walnut
trees will be bearing soon. All of
the berries, such As. Strawberries.
raspberries, blackbefries, logan
berries, as well as grapes are grown
| in abundance on this place. Four
or five largo springs furnish plenty
| of the finest water all the year
round. With this place goes one
good COW, two calves. one cool farm
So, sOO--McNeirs island ranch.
There are TN acres In this place,
all under cultivation except about
one acre. which Is reserved as a
| wood lot. The soil IS a rich black
lloam that will raise anything. Over
| 100 bearing fruit trees; all kinds of
small fruit. A fine 5-room house;
cure. There is good heavy horse,
1870 chickens, new wagon, plow,
harrow. and all tools that go with
| the place, or we can sell the land
alone. 5000 cash will handle this
place.
| Either of the above places are in
come producers. and you can make
money on them Immediately. as most
of the crops are in. We, would like
| to take you out to see these places.
| HOLT BROTHERS
| Phone A 1912 EOS Equitable Bid.
See ]. M. Curtis & Co.'S all. re-
| garding Waterfront Acreage. Office
/ 314 Bankers Trust Bldg, open until
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-04-30
STATE CALLS FOR
ITS MONEY

The stAte wants that $4,000
which Tacoma owes It.
In fact II is getting particular
about vt and Attorney Bell writes
to Treasurer Freeland that unless
II Is paid the state will sue and
collect 1t. This Is real mean.
Tacoma forgot to pay over the
states share of saloon licenses
away back in 1890 and has for
gotten 1t every year since. The
states money is good. however.
And 1t refuses to admit the ac-
count Is outlawed.
1t looks as If that $4,000 would
have to be paid.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-04-30
Scandinavian Land Co.

acres at Quartermaster Harbor,
acres cleared. with " acre in
strawberries; good 6-room house.
good water view. Price $1,000.
Terms " cash.
IL acres on Anderson island. This
has nice waterfront; acres cleared,
fair buildings. Price 1890. Terms
a cash. This is best buy on our
books.
40 ACRES near Rosedale. This IL
sPfendid land; good spring on place,
but no improvements. Price 5000
Terms u cash.
We have just had placed with us
for sale 100 acres, cut up In 8, 10
and 20-acre tracts, on county road.
near Lake Bay, at from e35 to $56
per acre. Terms u cash, balance
to suit at 6 per cent interest. Now
this Is good land and very cheap
and won't last long. Will be pleased
to show 1t to you.
12h acres, ! mile west Of Park.
land, with acres cleared. good
Price $500. Terms
81 900 cash, bal. to suit.
/ acre cleared on So. 6Sth and
Pacific av. Price $3.50 cash.
10 acres, all cleared, with good
archard and buildings. Price for q
few days $4,000. Terms " cash.
This is on So. 6sth and Pacific av.
scandinavian Land Co. :
Rooms 507-S Bernioe Bldg.
FOR SALE CHEAP
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-04-30

John w. Ashpool, "a years old,
died last night 1t his home, ITO
South lawrence etreet. Heart
failure was the cause Of death.
AshpoOl was single, and was .
Spanish war veteran. having serv-
cd IN company L, Forty-ninth
Ohio infantry. His uncle, M. r.
Wilson, has come from the Easl
and Win take the remains back to
Clinton. Iowa.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-04-30
Oh
Arlln / IENI
HOUSE

]. Bernard Moore today sold %
Robert Mclean and a. g. Barr.
lot Z In block 1909, for the sum
OF $500. The lot IL situated
on q street. between Eleventh and
Thirteenth, on the lower side. 1t
has been purchased with the idea
of erecting an apartment house.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-04-30

(By United Press LEASED SkircI)
SAN FRANCD0Co, April 30
James Shepard Cabanns. III Gho
played 90 conspicuous Z ma in
the transcontinental Hight NJ his
stspfather, Broughton Bron6pn-
burg, is heir to q fortune Of Zoo,
600, according to . statement
made by BNndenburg today.
The fortune, It Is said. il the
remnant of the great Chenfer es-
tate, left by the mother Of James
Shepard Cabanne, I. The ad I'll
come inbo possession Of the money
when he becomes OF age. IN
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-04-30

See J. M. Curtis & Co.'S ali, re-
garding Waterfront Acreage office
314 Bankers Trust Bldg. open until
$40 p. m. Saturday.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-04-30

See j. M. Curtis q Co.'S ali, re-
garding Waterfront Acreage. Office
314 Bankers Trust Bldg, open until
$3.50 D. m. Saturday.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-04-30

Join the merry rams and root
for the Tigers at Seattle Sunday.
Round trip on 1914 Flyer 40c. :
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-04-30
j. M. Curtis & Co.
s14 Bankers Trust Bldg.

See ]. M. Curtis & Co.'S all, re-
|garding Waterfront Acreage. Office
314 Bankers Trust Bldg, open until
1890 D. m. Saturday.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-04-30

See J. M. Curtis q Co.'S all, re-
garding waterfront Acreage. office
S14 Bankers' Trust Bldg, open until
$50 p. m. Saturday.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-04-30
90 ACRES

Located at Graham on the Taco
ma Eastern. There is spring on
the place. a Broom house, barn, q
acres cleared and sewed in clover.
Household furniture, wood cutting
ling cedar on 10 acres. Price 81 200;
half cash, balance on mortgage at
per cent.
JESSE O. THOMAS, JR.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-04-30

III J. II. Curtis & Co.'S all. re-
|X&diuG waterfront Acreage. Office
41( Uankerx Trust Bldg, open until
~ p r.. Saturday.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-04-30

lots, new house and furniture.
The house Is well built. has 4 big
rooms besides bathroom, pantry
porcelain plumbing and finished in
slash grained fir; good view. Part
cash and balance ON terms. The
number 10 3714 East J st. Take
Mckinley Park car. get off at CO.
Come out Sunday or between and
3 p. M, evenings.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-04-30

1seysre All going to Seattle On
6o 12:16 flyer to root Sundays
aNo Flyer will be held to 8
'elock at Seattle. 49,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-04-30
Rooms 5o7-s BerniOe Bldg.

FOR SALE CHEAP
Four nice, corner lots on So. Ia.
coma car line. Inquire 1905 So. O
st. Phone M. 2647.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-04-30

See j. NJ Curtis & Co.'S all, re-
garding Waterfront Acreage. Office
314 Bankers Trust Bldg, open until
$50 p. m. Saturday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-02
MILLION RATS SLAUGHTERED.
San Francisco's War on the Breeders Of
Plague Very Effective.

Washington, April 2.-The story Of
the long, hard fought campaign to rid
San Francisco Of its recent epidemic Of
the bubonic plague Is told in an inter
estingreport made public by the marine
hospital service The disease was spread
by certain breed OF flea which infected
the rats, which in turn carried the
plague broadcast Approximately ons
million rodents were slain in the effort
to wipe ont the plague. Nearly one
hundred thousand rats were examined,
and Of this number more than three
hundred carried heas infected with the
disease. The campaign consisted of kill
ing off rats, disinfecting premises and
ships where the plague-infeoted rats had
been found, and preventing the breeding
and spread Of the pests. Steamships to
the number Of 2,796 were disinfected,
which required The use Of 10000 pounds
Of sulphur and 4,342 gallons Of alcohol;
1920 houses were disinfected; l,6S0 sus.
pected cases were examined and 1913
Inspections Of the dead were held to de-
teFmine whether they had died from
the plague. Up to June 30, 1908, there
were $50 asses Of plague and seventy.
seven deaths. The work was directed
by the marine hospital service, and the
local authorities in San Francisco as
sisted,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-02
MoMBAsA is MAKING READY.
Completing Arrangements for Party At
ter Its Arrival in Africa.

Mombasa, British East Africa, April 2,
The preparations for the reception here
of Theodore Roosevelt are nearing com
pletion. Sir James Hayes Sadler, COVER
nor and communicated Of the pro-
tectorate, has been transferred suddenly
to the Windward islands. He is very
much disappointed that he will not be
able to receive the former president Of
the United States. This duty will de-
volve upon Frederick John jackson, lieu
tenant governor Of the protectorate. Mr..
Jackson is a famous sportsman and the
author OF the book on big game in the
Badminton library series. Packages adj
dressed to Mr.. Roosevelt are arriving on
every steamer from London. They come
principally from British firms In the ex-
port business. A cabegram has been
sent to Mr. Roosevelt al Alden inviting
him to be the guest Of the citizens of
Mombasa at dinner on St. Georges day,
April g.
r. j. Cunningham, the well known
hunter and field naturalist. who is 70
manage the Roosevelt expedition, Is com
pleting his preparations with much Sc
crecy. lie has not been seen in or about
Nairobi for 4 fortnight past, The gov
eminent Is constructing a new road to
facilitate the landing Of the Roosevelt
party at Kilindini, the landing place
for Mombasa. Since the advent Of the
rains, lions have been terrifying the ma
tlyes within four miles Of Kilindini. An
elephant that evidently had strsyed from
a herd made its way Wednesday into
the bazaar at Masingi and played havoc.
The natives at AIasingi have been assured
that they need have no further fear, as
Mr. Roosevelt is on his way to the pro-
teetorate to hunt. They are awaiting
Mr.. Rooseyelts arrival contentedly.
The American settler In teh protector.
ate is talking seriously d importing pos
sums for breeding purposes. He says
he hopes to tempt President Taft TO
come out to the country