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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-28
Mr.. BOUILLON
ANSWERS THE
ACCUSATIONS
Makes Statement That the
Mayors Letter Is Mis-
leading and Is not Based
on Facts.
BoUiLLoN MAKES HIS
STATEMENT.

4 have not made covert and 4
4 concealed charges. Such 4
4 charges as | have made are 4
= open and clearly expressed 4
= In the correspondence Of rec 4
= ord and have not refused 70 4
4 disclose or make known any 4
= information concerning said 4
\ charges to any person. Of 4
4 ficIal or body properly quail 4
4 fled 10 deal with them. The 4
\ charge that have INDUCED In 4
4 action. conduct and words I'm 4
4 pupning the integrity Of fellow 4
4 members OF the board Of pub 4
4 Tic works without just or suf-
4 fleient cause In open session Of
y said board Of public works at \
4 divers times Is not IN accord 4
4 ance with facts, nor Is. the
y further charge Of absence OF 4
4 official courtesy and respect
\ In my dealings with the city
4 council and the various com 4
4 r,lttees thereof on divers and 4
4 frequent occasions. All my 4
4 action, conduct and words are 4
4 Of record IN the official files. 4
4 The statement made by
4 Thomson In his letter TO the 4
4 mayor Is not in accordance 4
= with the facts. ! clearly told 4
4 him that testimony in the case 4
4 would have TO be obtained 4
4 from witnesses who would 4
4 doubtless give II upon request 4
4 by properly and lawfully con- 4
4 stltuted judicial body. The 4
4 facts in the case reported by 4
4 Thomson are evidently based 4
4 upon his own assumptions 4
+ suggested by knowledge Of his 4
4 own, as | never even so much 4
4 as mentioned Cox G. Gleslon 4
= deal. ! repeat that he has him 4
4 self laid bare sufficient facts 4
4 to confirm the impression that 4
4 there has been something ir~ 4
= regular and 10 justify an In 4
4 vestipatlon, which Is all that 4
4 suggested be done in the
\ first place. 4
4 The charges upon which the 4
4 honorable mayor bases my re-
4 noval are mere political 4
4 trump-ups. 4
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-28
MAN SHOT IN
HIS ROOM BY
BOLDBURGLAR
Joe Mckaig Catches Two
Thieves Looting His
Quarters in Claire Hotel
and Is Wounded.
..rhrow up your handa,"

This was the command which
greeted Joe McKAlg. a lahorsr.
when he turned on III. light In
his room at the Claire hotel. 1927
First av.. last night
Mekaig whirled around to see
two roughly dressed Intrudsra. one
Of whom ievsled revolver At him.
He failed 10 heed the command
Immediately and the pro~leF sho,
him through the right arm. The
report caused great commotlon In
the hotel The two intruders ran
from the room and made good their
escape.
McKaig was taken to the City
hospital The police have good
descriptions 81 the would.be burg
lars, and their arrest Ia expected,
Nothing was taken from the wound.
ed mans room.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-28

on and has made everlasting enemies every public
service corporation in this city.
sor all Of these Mr. Bouion has been removed
from office.
IL essential to the OF the Republican party that
there must be harmony in the administration OF city affairs
Harmony in this that there must be no
charges OF graft.
II means that il any city official is found stealing money
the employers OF these (he people OF seattle) must
know nothing OF il.
II means that the members OF the board OF public
works and members OF the council swap forth
without interference from the outside the end that po
cal fences may be kept repair and the great Republican party
assured OF its grasp upon Sea,tes city government.
Mayor Miller made very serious mistake when he APP
pointed A. v. Bouion superintendent OF public utilities
bad thing for the mayor and the Republican party
But il splendid thing for the people
II has brought gh, from Of the general
OF local municipal affairs Of tho people who
be rused-one who is thoroughly honest.
is 1T ANY WONDER THEN THAT THE PEOPLE
OF SEATTLE ARE TODAY DEMANDING THAT A. ".
BoUILLoN BE THE CHOICE OF THE REPUBLICAN
PARTY AS ITS CANDIDATE FOR THE OFFICE OF
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF sEATTLE3
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-28
PAN OF ROOSEVELT IS TO
MF0LLOWED BY PRESIDENT
MISTAKEN FOR HOBO
HE SUES RAILROAD

because he was thro~u out o.
the Auburn station OF the North.
rrn Pacific and struck over the
head with club. on March a..
1903. along with gang OF hoboes.
G. II. Whitlock IL suing the rail.
road company for 81 600 damages
The case 10 being tried before
Judge Wilson r. Gay today.
Whitlock had purchased a ticket
from Auburn 10 CovinEtnn and was
sitting In the depot smoking. when
the station agent. August Rebel.
decided to make n cleanup Of tho
sramps In the place
Whitlock IL n logger and. being
roughly dressed az the time. the
station agent ls said to have mia.
taken him for one of the knights
Of the Cinder Path. and he kicked
him out
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-28
MAYOR ADDS
To CITY HALL
FIGHT TODAY
Despite Fact That Bouillon
Is Still in Office, He Is
Not Allowed at Board
Meeting.

Contrary TO section IL. article 10.
az the city charter. Mayor John y.
Miller this morning denied superin-
tendent Of Public Utilities A. v.
Bouiilon. whom he omsied from office
yesterday because Of his perslstency
In exposing graft charges agains,
city employees. the right to particle
pate In today's meeting Of the board
Of public works.
Thus has tho cltya executive
heapcd upon Mfr Bouilion more in
digni2es.
when AFR. Bouiiion appeared az
his office this morning to prepare
for the meeting Of The board az i0:s 80
O'Clock. he was surprised by rumor
that the mayor WIS much opposed 70
his attending the session in any
official capacity
Had the Right.
Mr.. Bonlilon Immediately COM
mumicased with Scott Calhoun. cor.
poration counsel. who Informed him
TINT he could nos be prevented under
the law from sitting on the board
until his successor had been ap-
pointed. lie then called up the
mayer 20 ascertain II the rumor was
true
Mayer Miller declared tina; u was
that he would oppose any step Mr..
Bouliion might take towards attend
ing the meeting.
Mr. Calhoun informs me that. I'M
der the city charter I can particle
pate In the meeting" explained the
onsicd official.
= do not agree with Mr.. Calhoun
on that point" replied the mayor.
and Mr.. Bouillon did not sit at the
meeting
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-28
HUSSEY WILL BE
THE MAN NAMED

a persistent rumor In circulation
today.
The report was strengthened al
noon when Clark ~ Nettleton. n
former newspaper man OF Seattle.
who was offered the position. in
formed the mayor that for business
reasons he could not accept IL.
Hussey Immediately became the
leading candidate for The I'm
portant post II II understood that
his appointment will be announced
late today.
Mayor Miller would not discuss
the report further than TO say that
be had a man in mind.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-28
Il. m Great Conservation Speech at Spokane,
Sbunds the Keynote of the Administration and An
asunces Many Changes lie VIII Ask Congress to
Nike At the Next Session.

Iis being executed rapidly By the
geological bureau
AS to lands which are purely
agricultural. there would seem 20
BE- no reason for dropping the 0rdi-
nary method 81 disposition under
the homestead and other laws
Water Power Sites.
with respect TO forest lands
owned BY the public they should
be surveyed and held by the gov
eminent under the regulation Of the
forestry bureau permitting a sale
of such timber M shall be neces-
sary Ia the proper forestry prcser.
vatiou.
As 10 water power sites. there
has been such a change Of con
ditioua that a special provision
should be made In the interests Of
the public for their transfer tc
private control
''The development ~ electrical
appliances and the transfer Of power
---s--4l-----.4-s----
CONTINUED on Page Nins-l
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-28
Pioneer Mining Man Dies.

RENO, New, Sept. 2s.-Capt. j.
u. Overton, who for 30 years was
president OF the Virginia City and
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-28

Following graft charges made by
him against city employees and SUBJ
stantiated through Investigations
ordered by the mayor and by wit
ncsses whom he named, A. " Bouil-
Ion, superintendent OF public utili-
ties. was late yesterday afternoon
summoned to Mayor Miller's office
and requested to tender his resigna-
ton.
Upon Bouillon's refusal to quit
his office at a time when develop.
ments indicate that he was speed
lily approaching a hotbed OF graft
somewhere in the city administers
ton. he was summarily. ousted by
the mayor.
One copy OF the letter removing
MFR. Boulllon from office was sent
to MIR. Bouillon and another was
read at last nights council meet
ing.
The action Of Mayor Miller
In thus removing without good
cause the head OF one OF his
most important departments
was taken directly after he had
read In The Star an account
OF the latest exposure of graft
by Mr.. Boulllon. This charge
shows that after Ned Roney,
prominent Seattle attorney,
had paid $3.50 to mysterious
man named Anderson, a NOV
ing permit, which had previous
ly been denied, was granted by
the board Of public works.
Mayor Miller was SO incensed
when he learned by this article that
Mr.. Bouillon was still on the job
of exposing graft in the city adj
ministration, and, moreover, that
he might continue his quiet investi-
cations II he were not disturbed.
that he called that cabinet officer
before him.
Mayor is Angered.
The mayor was further angered
by n report submitted to him on
Sunday by City Engineer r. III.
Thomson, who had investigated the
first charge of graft made by MIR.
Bouillon, that secret rebates on an
electric lamp contract had been
withheld by an employee of the
Continued on Page NIne.l
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-28
Mayor is Ansered.

Continued on Page Nlne.l
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-28
DISMlSSESBOUI[LO
60UILLON NAY BE NEXT MAYOR

4, removal OF A. Y. Bouon from the position OF super
of public utilities has made Bouilon the logical cand
I'll The Republican nomination for mayor.
srywhere throughout the city this morning where men
municipal affairs the OF Bouillon was mentioned in
|..xton with the approaching campaign.
Whatever the Mayor Miller may give Tor his action
nj reasons Tor the removal OF Bouiou are that he has
10 ins,ent in showing up graft in the city admuisra
nd that the public service corporations Of the city have
&urdsd his dismissal.
snse his appointment the office in April 1908, Roulon
kn disturbing element in all city affairs with which the
N d public works had anything do RE refused all
nbe party to any that entirely within the
TIA, eopardized any the interest Of the people
&&oy lie declined 10 observe the old Of covering
keeping Secret all signs Of graft improper conduct
ksr 81 city officials employees.
rn the day he assumed office Bouillon has seemed
y realize that he is in the employ Of the people Of the
tSe and not Of the corporations of the Republican
In His sole aim have been protect the interests
|a&rpe To this end he has been willing sacrifice the
mu the Republican party and OF the Miller adminstra-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-28
Clark Nettleton Doesn'i
Want Bouillon's Job ms
Superintendent of Pub
lie Utilities.

Ernest y. Hnssey, a civil engi.
nser With offices In the Alaska
building. will be appointed 20 sue.
coed A. v Bouiilon as superinien-
dent Of public utilities. according TO
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-28
MALONEY CAN'T EXPLAIN
y RONEY GRAFT CHARGES
Street Superintendent Gets
Mixed Up When He
Tries to Tell About the
House-Moving Permit.

Contradictlnn himself at
every turn. In attempting 10 es.
plain his position on the Roney
permit, once refused and
finally granted by the board Of
public works, M. r. MaIoney,
city superintendent OF streets
and sewers, finally gave Il up
In despair and passed the blame
on to his assistant, C. J. Cay.
wood.
Maloney within an hour gave
two different versions OF hts stand
on the permit. which Il is charged
was held up until some one In that
department got 500. He contra.
dicted himself absolutely In both
statements aud floundered wildly
In his attempts TO explain.
When first questioned he said he
had objected to the permit and
finally moved its refusal because
the building would blockade All
traffic on the street.
Records Belle His Story.
why. then, did you finally with.
draw your objections and allow the
board 10 pass it?" inquired the re.
porter for The Star.
Because the building was a
large one and originally Roney
asked for a permit to move IL com.
plete. Later believe compro.
mise was effected and the building
cut In two and moved" he replied
The original request, on file
In the board Of public works
office, proves absolutely MIR.
Roney never wished TO move
the building any other way
than In two sections.
More than that. the building was
cut In two before the permit was
ever applied for the first time aud
finally the men who moved IL state
they could never have done the
work had they not moved Il IN two
sections, and that matter was set.
tied days before the permit was
applied for
MIR, Maloney did not know his
questioner knew all this when he
made his explanation, however.
Tells Different story.
A board OF public works meet.
ing interfered with the converse
Continued on Page Nlne.)
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-28

Gold Hin Water company, and had
charge of all the water supply for
the Virginia City mines, Is dead
in this city, SO years of age.
DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-10-29
CORONADO

Coronado, Oct. a7.-Early one morn
ing we saw the men set out stakes to
mark the channel south of the bridge in
front of Mr.. Detwilers. This is good
thing, for the sand-bar has moved and
many boats get aground, not knowing
this fact
Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Webster went to
Daytona Saturday, visiting Mrs. Slough
over night, and returning Sunday.
They brought home a big black cat.
Mr.. Glass and family returned home
to Wilmore, KY, Wednesday, after re-
naming month with Mr.. Deinare,
father of Mrs. Glass They would love
to stay all winter, but business prevents.
Mr.. Miller picked up large heavy
raft in the river, part of some lighter
used down at the extension. We all
wonder how it got into the inlet; such
large wrecks seldom do. Since the big
storm the beach is covered with lumber
DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-10-29

and driftwood, and many people arc
gathering and hauling it home.
Mr.. Steve Getty left town Tuesday
and refused to peep about where he was
going, but we suspicion he went tc
Hawks Park to paint sign for someone
Mrs Duss came home Tuesday after
spending the summer North. She is
looking very we'll and says the enjoyed
her vacation.
Lumber was hauled over for Claude
Vrooman, who will build an addition to
his store.
Mr. Cary Elves came home all tired
out from sitting at the bedside of Mr.
Green and helping the family care for
him
Mr., and Mrs Silas Wright, Sir, Mr.
and Mrs CARMEL and SON. and Mr.. and
| Mrs. Barber went on 4 fishing trip to
Turtle Mound and tried for bass in the
surf securing eight fine big ones; an
other party from New Smyrna, there at
the same time, got six bass. Altogether
they had a most en- joyablc day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Cooper and Mr.
Delahuntcr from Sorrento, came over
to stay a few days, but Mrs Cooper was
taken i'll and will 90 to Jacksonville to
the hospital,
Claude Vrooman, his father and Kit
Goodwin went out on a hunting trip
Saturday, returning Sunday evening
with lot of fat squirrels
Mr.. Taylor, of Richmond, KY arrived
this week and will remain at the Coro-
nado House until November rs, going
home then and will return in February
to miss the month Of March at home.
Capt. Slavens was lucky man Friday,
fishing in the surf near the hotel He
landed nice bass, the first this year 50
far. The captain has been here only Il
few days.
DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-10-29
New Launches at Beresford

Several new launches have been
added to the Lake Bcresford fleet
and We know Of three building, few
good races and picincs and moonlight
dances in the pavilion would cause
several more boats to be built. Yacht
ing is one of the clcancst and health
lest of sports. a good little motor
boat can be bought for $3.50, a larger
one for saas and where cared for the
repair bills should be sma list
Francis Facts.
DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-10-29

! Stewart, has won an cnviablc rcputa
ton as a popular manager Of this pleas
ant resort.
The Lone Bay Inn has been leased fol
the winter to northern parties, who
have successfully conducted several
hotels in the south
Mr. and Mrs Dressncr and family. OF
Pcekskill, y. Y, are expected about the
| first of November. 1t will be rcmem-
| bercd that Mr.. Dressner purchased the
Lapp property, which has one of the
finest citrus groves near here.
There will be church social at the
NJ. L. parsonage this week.
A departure from the monotony of
the dull month before the coming of the
tourists has been a series OF teas. Mrs
Chas. f. Sticklcr entertained in her
charming way in honor of the young
ladies and young matrons last week
which has been followed by others
Miss Ruth Coates was the popular host
ess Saturday afternoon at a pleasant
social party.
Miss White, Of Jacksonville, wi II en-
terrain at a delightful tea Saturday at
the White House. Delicious refresh
mcnts will be served Miss White is
the popular daughter of Capt White,
and is a special favoritc in society cir
clcs
DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-10-29
ENTERPRISE.

Enterprise, Oct. a7.--Last Thursday
the Library members held their meeting
in the room at the orphanage where the
library is temporarily placed At this
meeting it was decided to have a sale of
fancy articles and supper about two
weeks before Christmas. We have
listed now about 4ao books
Mrs. Robinson and daughter, Mrs
J. Pcdinshi, of Palmetto. are visiting
their daughter and sister Mrs. Jas.
Willis
Mrs. Linsay came last week and she
and her daughter. Miss Linsay, have
taken Mrs. Geo. H. Counts little cot
tage and gone to housekeeping,
Mr.. Ditto, of Savannah, is here
again visiting his son, Mr.. L. l.. Ditto,
and family
Messrs Reid Ellis and Will Lowe, of
Osteen. were in town one day last week
Mrs. H. l.. Coster and Miss Hattie
Tate, of Kalamazoo, were in town
shopping on Friday.
Miss Ethel Quackenbos spent the
week end with DR.. and Mrs S. Puleston
in Sanford.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rufus Brooke, of
Osteen. spent yesterday with her
father, Mr.. Geo. Sauls.
Mrs. John Sauls and son, Mr.. J. B.
Sauls, are expected home on Monday.
DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-10-29

Some of the merchants of St. Peters
burg are talking Of installing an cleo
trio plant Of their own. They claim
that the present cost of electric ilumi-
nation is almost prohibitive, making
the lighting Of their stores in such a
manner out of the question.
DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-10-29
GETTING READY
FOR THE TEACHERS
Local Committee Holds Meeting and
Makes Plans for Entertaining.

On last Saturday afternoon at 4:So
o'clock the local executive committee OF
the Florida State Educational Assoca-
ton met, according to appointment, in
Prof Bolts Office Prof. Culp in the
chair
After the reading of the minutes of
last meeting by Secretary Harper, the
chair suggested that vicc-preSident be
elected, Judge J Lee McCrory was
chosen for that office.
Mr.. W. A. Allen, chairman Of the
Finance Committee, was elected treas
urcr.
The Chair then suggested that the
Executive Committee as it then stood
composed Of the entire body Of twenty
members was rather cumbersome and
that the name of the body he changed to
the Local Committee and the heads of
the various departments form the eX-
ecutivc committee. The suggestion
was put to vote and the change
ordered made
Under the head of unfinished bust
ness the three remaining departments
were provided with chairmcn. rs follows:
Reception Committee, Mrs J Lee Nc
Crory; Committee on Entertainment,
DR.. Hulley; Decoration Committee,
NJ Davis.
Prof. Suhric moved that Committee
on Enrolment be provided for, with
Prof. Bolts as chairman, which motion
carried
Reports from the chairmen of the
various commi tees we're then called
for. Prof Suhric, chairman Of the
Committee on Publicity, reported the
selection Of the following as his COM
mittee Supt. Bots who will look after
the teachers; Editor S. w. Johnston,
who will keep the matter beofre the
public through the newspapers; DR..
Farriss will bring the meeting to the
attention of the various faculties of the
State Mr.. Wideman and Mr.. Carpcn-
ter, who are we'll known throughout the
State will look after the public general
ly; Solicitor Fish, will help advertise in
the county and elsewhere; Judge
Perkins, for the judiciary; DR.. Hardness,
the ministry; Miss Hazel Sheddan,
general utility member.
Chairman of Fiance Allen had no re-
port, but requested the chairman of the
various committees to report to him as
nearly as they can what amounts they |
may need so that he can have definite
amount to raise.
Prof. Culp. chairman Of the Com
nittee on Program requested the assis-
.ance of the Executive Committee.
A meeting Of the Executive Com
nittee was appointed for this Q'riday)
afternoon at 800 o'clock, and the
meeting adjourned
While only about half of the members
we're present at this meeting, there is
trong interest in the work. and many
Who were out of town or otherwise pre-
,ented from attending, notified the
hartman that they were ready for any
work. imposed on them. !
DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-10-29

Little Clarence Pa, | honestly
don't believe it does me bit of good
when YOU thrash me. Mr.. Callipcrs
begin to suspect as much, my son, but
YOU have no idea how much good it
sometimes does me to thrash YOU
Puck
DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-10-29
A BANQUET

spread before you would do you no
good if you couldn't eat. What good
can food do a child when as soon as it
enters it's stomach it is eaten by worms.
That the reason your baby is ailing,
cross, pasty faced and thin. Give it
Whites Cream Vermifuge. 1t will cx-
pei the worms and act as tonic for he
child. Sold by all Druggists.
DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-10-29

Il wonder why it is so many preach
ers wear long faces" If you had to
live on the salary most of them get,
guess you'd wear long face too -
Birmingham Age-Herald.
DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-10-29

Doctor: What seems to be the
trouble, Patient; Ny train of
thought keeps jumping the track
Doctor: All, nervous wreck
Kansas City Times.
DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-10-29
B i LID | N G u?

Send list the lumber and shingles required build your
house. and delivered price for whole order Save money
buying load lots be shipped from mill direct YOU
McNAIR SON, COS Dyal Upchurch Bldg. Jacksonville Fla
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-10-18
JustaFew

No 144. Three fine lots, east front,
on boulevard, in Sparks addition;
Nvms on this at $3.50.
No. 16s Good 4-room house, with
tn and closet; we'll and pump; cleo
c lights; in Phillips addition. Price,
$50.
No. 66. Three improved farms OF
800, acres each in three miles of rail
road station. on rural route, near
chool; $40 per acre.
Money to loan on farm or city prop
erty. Quick inspection. No delay In
getting money.
F"YETTE COPELAND
Phone 5Ie. 224la Chlckasha Ave