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The Washington herald., 1909-01-26
GOVERNORS SON IN DANGER.
Brooks Fleming, Mine Superintend-
ent, Target for Enraged Italian.
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Fairmont " Va Jan G-Frank
Rowone. an Italian. is held upon a charge
OF attempting 10 shoot a. Brooks Flem-
ing. jr-. superintendent Of the FaIrmont
Coal Company, at Hutchinson. near here.
Fleming IS q son Of former Gov A.
Brooks Fleming The italian claimed
tnat his pay envelope did not contain all
he had earned. While Superintendent
Fleming was investigating the matter
the italian became so abusive that he
was twice elected from the Office L was
then that he attempted 20 shoot Super
intendent Fleming through a window,
the bullet going wild
The Washington herald., 1909-01-26
LIBEL CASE PAUSES
Government May Rest on
CaricatureS
EXHIBITED TO GRAND JURY

New York World and Indianapolis
News Held 10 Be Liable for Pic
lures in Connection with Panama
Canal Case, Now in COurt-BIaek-
mail Scheme Inception OF stories.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-26
Temperatures in other Citiex.

ItupeTstures in other cities together with tbs
I1a0snt Ct rainfall fer the twelve ho-rs sr5I n
2 yesterday a-s as follows:
The Washington herald., 1909-01-26
COLLISION IN NINE,
THREE ARE KILLED
Misplaced Switch Causes Two
Cars to Crash.
ONE LOADED WITH wORKMEN

Two Cars, Laden with Coal, Hit Car
Filled with WOrkmen IN the Pied
mont and Georges Creek Mine.
Ten Injured and Those Killed
Were MRngIed Under the Wheels.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-26
MOUNDSYILLLE TO
Be INVESTIGATED
West Virginia House Orders
Probe of Moore Charges.
DAWSON RECOMMENDS INQUIRY
In Special Message 30 the LeEisIa-
ture, Governor Says He Had Heard
Reports of WrOng-dOing and He
wished 20 Hear Report of Special
Committee Before Acting.
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speciI to he Washington Head
Charleston. ". Va. Jan Gas had
been anticipated Gov. Dawson sent 70 the
legislature this morning a special message
setting forth The history OF the recent
charges Of wrongdoing made against the
directors and others connected with the
MoundsviTe penitentiary. and recon-
mending that the legislature adopt joint
resolution authorizing and directing the
special joint committee already in session
10 proceed at once 10 NOUndsville and
make a thorough inquiry into the charges.
Interest in the proceedings Of the
house was quickened when the message
was received and close attention was
given its reading. As soon as the clerk
had concluded. Delegate Nugent- OF Ka-
nawha- offered 8 Joint resolution directing
the special joint committee 10 make a
thorough investigation OF the charges
Fearing that the appointment OF a sub
committee would mean --whitewash." an
enort was made 10 dispense with the sub
committee. but that amendment was lost
The resolution was passed without dis
cussiOn
The Washington herald., 1909-01-26
Talks of Mothers Duty.

James F. Jackson, superintendent OF
the Associated Charities. Of Cleveland.
Ohio, followed Mr.. Scanlan. saying that
mothers duty extends further than bear
The Washington herald., 1909-01-26
Tide Table.

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Tomo-ToE-High tide. IZSs a n and I2.7 .. n
lcw tide, s:9 s. n and 7:l2 ?. n
The Washington herald., 1909-01-26
Condition of the VIC.

Ea1peTs Ferry. ". yai Jan. E.-Both rirsrs H-v
4 lirtle high and very muddy
The Washington herald., 1909-01-26

President Roosevelt said. in part;
There can be no more important sub
ject than that Of caring for the children.
because in caring for the children OF to
day, we are taking care OF the nation Of
tomorrow. I hope you VIII take a pro
gressive stand on this question, so as 70
establish a goal toward which the whole
country can work
There are several different types OF
conditions that confront those who are
trying 10 DO this work But I think we
have all come 10 the conclusion that.
where possible. the thing 10 be done for
a child is 20 provide a home FOR il"
The President said that in cases where
the parents were unable 10 care for their
children. the State should aid them 50
that the child could be retained in its
home
The government can do much ! don't
want you ever 70 forget that. but the
government cannot do everything. Il
must be aided by citizens and asSOcia-
tions outside Don't ever forget either.
that the government is not merely an
abstract thing. Il consists Of the men
in H. In the last analysis the personal
equation IS the most vital element ii any
branch Of the government"
The Washington herald., 1909-01-26
Had Heard the Reports.

IN his message, the governor says that
serious charges and assertions concern
ing wrongdOing by the directors OF the
penltenuary were in his possession before
he visited AIoundsville. January 1s, 10 al
tend a meeting OF the directors he de-
clares that he had aSCeTtai1ed that the
legislative committee had not finished
their investigation OF the penitenuary
owing % the Illness OF Warden Haccox.
Inasmuch as the charges have already
been made. he does not think il neces-
sary 70 repeat or summarize them
His message insists that the whole
truth be made public. and nothing cover
ed I'D. adding that the directors court a
thorough investigation
Legislature should Make Probe.
While the law confers upon the board
OF public works fun power TO make an
inquiry of the penitentiaTy. he considers
Il expedient that this investigation should
be made by the legislative arm, rather
than BY the executive arm OF the gov
ernment. especially since the special COM
ruittee is still in existence. and IS more
familiar win the situation He concludes
MS message with the recommendation Of
an early investigation and a promise OF
his cooperation with any committee ap-
pointed by the legislature
The house TecOnsideTed its vote on the
additional attaches resolution this morn
ing. and reversed its position Of Satur-
day by a vote OF - to 81.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-26
Various Forces at VOL.

Michael J. Scaulan. president OF the
New York Catholic Home Bureau. was
the first speaker. he advocted the pres
ervation OF the home. saying. in part
There is a battle on between those
who would preserve the family and those
who would destroy it. There are forces
not connected at all with charity tending
TO disrupt the family relations, and there
are people at work not connected with
charity who are desiroUs Of destroying
homes As far as our work I'm charity
goes. where should We be found?
For Us Catholics there can be no
question where We stand. The teaching
Of our church has always been in favor
of the preservation Of family ties.
ct should be the cardinal aim OF char
ity workers TO keep intact the family
circle OF the poor Children should be
reares. in the family where God Almighty
has placed them. and while We know
from sad experience that cases viii arise
where the removal of children from their
homes IS necessary II should be done
reluctantly, and only where proper su-
pervision al home has become impossible
Aid should be given to preserve the
home in case Of poverty; not public aid
but aid such as is given by the 81. Vin-
cent de Paul Society. and even where
children have the misfortune to have dis
sipated parents some attempts at refor-
nation should be made before the home
is broken up
The Washington herald., 1909-01-26
Discuss Breaking of Homes

The Chief Executive said that he would
be unable 10 preside throughout the ses-
sion. and, therefore. resigned the chair
10 Homer Folks. Of New York. Before
leaving the platform. the President ap-
pointed the following vice chairmen:
Homer Folk. Thomas Alulry, Julian ".
Mack. and James z. West the last
named 10 be also the secretary M
Mulry was named 10 preside at the even
ing session
The report OF the committee on pro
gramme and rules was unanimously
adopted, and the following committee was
appointed on resolutions. to report at the
evening dinner the consensus Of opinion
as 20 the best way OF caring for the
destitute children: Homer Folks, Julian
" Mack. OF Chicago: Edmond J. Butler.
OF New York: Dr.. Hastings n. Hart. OF
Chicago, and James E. West. OF Wash
ington, y. c.
The first subject under discussion was
should the children Of parents Of worthy
character. but suffering from temporary
misfortune, and the children Of widows
Of worthy character and reasonable eff
cheney. be kept with their parents-aid
being given the parents to enable them
10 maintain suitable homes for the rear
ing OF the children2 Should the break
ing up OF a home be permitted for rea-
sons OF poverty. or only for reasons of
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The Prescott daily news., 1909-06-21
TARIFF VOTE DATE
 STILL INDEFINITE
Now Believed That Chances of Sending
 Bill to House July

Washington, June 20th.-Al- though considerable progress was made during the past week by the Senate in the considera- tion of the tariff bill, the date at which a final vote on the meas ure can be looked for is as inde- finite today as it was a week ago. A large number of paragraphs covering duties on important articles remain to be disposed of in addition to the special re- venue features and the admins trative sections of the bill. How ever, as there is less disposition to discuss the theoretical prob lens of the tariff, it may De ex- pected that the various matters will be dispatched with greater rapidity and fewer speeches.
 While no members will ven ture a prediction as to the date of the vote on the bill by the Sen ate, the possibility of sending the bill back to the house by the first of July is now generally considered as extremely remote. The discussion of a question of a duty on hides will occupy the attention of the Senate for possi- bly, a day or two before a vote is reached.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-06-21
BIG PREPARATIONS

Spokane, Wash, June 2O-Pre- parations are being made in Spo- kane Occur d'Alene, Idaho and kalispell and Missoula, Mont, to provide temporary quarters for at least '15O,000O persons, eX- pected to participate in the draw ings for Indian lands on the three reservations to be opened in Washington, Idaho and Montana on August 9 and the following days. From 800 to 75O home seek CTS are coming daily to the four cities to look over the lands. The rush is expected between July 15 and August ,, when registrations will be made. The Spokane cham Der of commerce and the commer- cial organization of the other cities have arranged for rooms, and when these are filled 1t is planned to establish tent cities. the local organization has ara ranged for 25O tents which will be put up at atatorium Park 1t is also promised there will be no advances in the cost of food and rooms in Spokane.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-06-21
ARKADELPHIA WINS
 STATE CONTEST
Blake'S Concert Band Carries Off First
 hOnOrs in State Tournament.

Little Rock, June 21. -Blake's
 Concert Band of Philadelphia, carried off the first prize of the State Band Tournament held in the City Park yesterday after noon. The Fordyce band secur- ed the second prize and the third prize was split between the Citi- zens band of Clarksville and the Magnolia band. Each band was required to play two pieces of it's selection, before the judges, Profs. Armellini, Cohen, Kellar and Baars and Signor Ricci. The judges graded the bands by points and the award to Arka- delphia was unanimous. After the bands had completed the contest, all the bands consolidat-
The Prescott daily news., 1909-06-21
FIRES SHOT AT
 BURGLAR
E. A. Short Friehtens House Breaker
 By Firing Pistol

Last night about 1 o'cl ock, someone attempted an entrance to the home of E. A. Short by an effort to cut the screen from one of the windows, but a shot from a 3S Colts by Mir. E. A.. Short frightened the intruder away.
 The scraping on the screen awakened Mr. Short and Tom Wood, who were sleeping in an adjoining room, and the reced- ing footsteps of the would be were plainly heard by the in mates of the home.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-06-21
BOARD TO MEET

Little Rock June 19-Following a conference between Senator Kie Oldham and Judge Joseph M. Hill yesterday it is probable that the first meeting of the Tuberculosis Sanitarium Board will be called early this week if the time is a. greeable to Governor Donaghey The board meeting would have been called sooner but Senator kie Oldham has been visiting his brother on his plantation in Lo- noke county and Senat tor Will Hams another member of the board has been in the East.
 Senator Oldham returned to the city yesterday for the pur- pose of comforting with Governor and Judge Hill relative to calling the meeting. After coming here. Senator Oldham's attention was called to the statement of Dr$ Norwood in Fridays Gazette re- lative to Governor Donaghey action on the tuberculosis sani- tarium bill He resented the as- sertions of the physician and spoke pointedly regarding them
 '1 am much surprised at the trade when [ consider the source from which it comes," said the senator, T do not know pr. Nor wood but from his reputation, l had formekiia high opinion of him. An honest, intelligent man, who is informedNas to the facts, could not have made the statement ac- credited to 'Dr. Norwood. 1 am sure he is intelligent and honest and presume therefore that he is not in possession of the facts His distinguished brother codld tell him that the governor has no authority to hold up an approprl- ation, All the governor could do after signing the bill would be to request the board to hold the matter up until the money is in the treasury. This request.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-06-21
MANY DOGS KILLED

Ninety-four dogs at Pike City and 40 at Roy, in Pike Coun- ty were killed last week in the two towns as the result of two dogs being afflicted with rabies. The suspected dogs ran wild through the towns for two days, but fortunately no one was bit ten by the animals. Both were killed and the edict was issued to kill all the dogs in the two towns. Everybody was given permission to shoot every dog at sight. All dogs in the towns, including innocent household pets were killed and at present there is not a single living dog in either Pike City or Roy. Ex
The Prescott daily news., 1909-06-21
WILL MAKE RACE

Little Rock, June 20.-Earl Hodges clerk in the office of State Auditor John R. lobe, last night announced that he was a candidate for secretary of stane to succeed o. c. Ludwig. His announcement has been expected Tor the past week or ten days.
 MT Hodges has been in the state auditors office for five years. Previous to that time he was engaged in the newspaper business in North Arkansas.
 He was engaged in newspaper work at St. Louis for a year be- lore entering the auditors office. Hels secretary of the Arkans as Press Association and also sec fetary of the State Printing Board. His home county is Randolph.
 Thus far two candidates have announced for secretary of state at the Democratic primary.
 They are MT. Hodges and State Commissioner of Mines, Man uiacture and agriculture Guy B.. fucker. 1t is also understood that J. c. Clary of Warren who made the race a year ago, will also be candidate again.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-06-21
JUDGE PlTTMAN
 ELECTED PRESIDENT
UniyerSaIiSt Association Elect Prescott
 Citizen for their Leader

Little Rock, Ark, June 19- Election of officers was practical ly the only business of any i'm portance transacted by the Ark ansas Universalist Association yesterday. The result was as follows
 Judge J. NJ. Pittman, of Pres colt, president; Rev. l.. c. Man. chester, of Magazine, vice-presi- dent; l.. $. Smothers, of Little Rock, treasurer; J. A. Bowman, of Little Rock, w. I. Howell of Mount Ida and Thurman Driggs, of Driggs, trustees; Judge Pitt man, Rev. G. E. Cunningham, Rev. E. c. Manchester, J. A. Bowman and Rev. Athalia l.. J. Irwin, delegates to the general convention at Detroit, October the 18th.
 The Universalists went on re cord as being uncompromisingly opposed to the vices of drink, traffic in girls, child labor, the divorce evil and class legislation.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-06-21
REMOVAL NOTICE

HALLS TEXAS WONDER will remove Kidney, Bladder and Rheumatic trouble. $1.OO bottle contains 60 days treatment and seldom one bottle fails to cure. Sold by Hesterly Drug Store.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-06-21

ed with the Second Regiment band of Little Rock and the 5000 people present were enter tained with concert which closed with a medley of national airs played by the biggest band ever brought together in Arkan- SaS
The Prescott daily news., 1909-06-21
RUFUS Il. rHAYER. NEW JUDGE AT SHANGHAI.

 Shanghai China highly regarded be
 
  of
The Prescott daily news., 1909-06-21

Two diamonds were found on the Mauney property in the Pike diamond fields last Wednesday by excursionists.
 The lucky men were o. W. c. Smith, a jeweler of Dequeen, and Drew Huddleston a citizen of Pike county. The stone found by MT. Huddleston was a small chip but that found by Mir. Smith was a fine diamond, it's estimat- ed worth being about S200.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-06-21

pr. c. H Martindale, of Hope a former citizen of this city, has been elected to the chair of The ory and Practice of Medicine in the College of Physicians and Surgeons, at Little Rock, andwill move to that city in September.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-02-28
NO TRACE OF POISON.
Testimony of Expert Is Given After
q Examination.


New Bedford, Mass, February 27.-No
trace of poison was found in the stom-
ach of Mrs. Ida Howard of Sevierville,
Tenn, according to the testimony of a
poison expert, Prof. William F. Whit
ney of Harvard, at todays session of the
trial. Professor Whitney said that he
had made his examination particularly for
morphine and metallic poisons. He also
said in reply to question that he did
not make any examination for choral or
for zinc, copper, phosphorus or any other
cyanide poison, because at the time the
stomach was sent 10 him 1t was too late
to look for that kind of poison.
Sensational and wholly new evidence
was presented today when Charles Meade,
Dartmouth constable, described certain
marks that he observed on the body of
Mrs Howard when 1t was found. The
witness said there were three or more
reddish blue spots on the right side of
the face when it was taken from the
water.
Alton W. Chase of this city also con-
tributed sensational testimony when he
told the court that the night Ida low
ard disappeared he heard a woman's
screams near the bridge where the body
was found the next day.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-02-28
BOWLING CONGRESS IS OPENED
WITH DAZZLING DRILuANCY

Pittsburg, February 27.-(Special) 1.-The
ninth annual tournament of the Ameri-
can Bowling congress opened tonight at
Duquesne Garden under most successful
circumstances.
When the garden was thrown open to-
night it presented a dazzling appearance.
Powerful arc lights threw their radiance
into every nook and Granny of the big
place. At the east end of the garden IS
highly polished alleys glinted beneath the
bright glow.
The bowlers themselves were not the
least picturesque feature of the tourney.
Tine majority of them were CARRIED in
frsh white soft shirts, plain black trous-
ers and bowling shoes.
The dedcations of the alleys by Presi-
dent Hermann, Secretary A. L. Langtry
and other officers and members of the
American Bowling congress executive
board, was a short but interesting sea-
ture of the evening and when at O'Clock
the first balls rolled down the polished
flooring and crashed into the waiting
pins, the enthusiasm of the spectators
broke loose in full.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-02-28
ANNUAL DINNER OF
AMEN CORNER BAND
Public Men and 0fficehoIderS
Are Boldly RidicuIed
MARCH 4 A DAY OF REST
Evening of Festivities at the Waldorf
Astoria Is Similar to Annual Din
ners of the Grdiron Club
In Washington.
MARCH 4 A DAY OF REST

New York, February N.-The brethren
of the amen corner and their guests sat
down 800 strong tonight at the annual
the Wadorf-Astoria.
With the utter disregard of conven-
tional characteristics of similar functions
in the past the diners made sport of, the
President and President-elect, of Cover
nor Hughes and Senator Root and of any
and every public man or office-holder who
could be considered eligible to the famous
political corridor of the now defunct
Fifth Avenue hotel.
In order to guide the uninitiated through
the intricacies of the many humorous
skits, having some of the most distin-
guished citizens of the land as their butt,
all of those in attendance had been pro-
vided with a copy of the "Amen Corner
Axe"-a serio comic publication, printe9
for the occasion, and of the amen Cor
ner Psalter," by the aid of which they
were enabled to join in the chorus of the
many songs.
After the passing of resolutions declar-
ing March a day of rest and calling
upon all patriotic citizens to observe it
with bowed heads as an occasion for
thanksgiving, the brethren called to or
der a meeting of the Ananias club, at
which President Roosevelt was elected to
honorary membership. This was followed
by the cross examination by the chair
man, the sage Epictetus, who was made
to declare that ''he who seeketh all the
applause may lose an eardrum."
The law department of the amen cor
ner having discovered that under the old
English constitution amy person may be
indicted for anything at any time" then
summoned before it secret service agent
ito testify generally on behalf of the
government"
Among the other stunts of the evening
were the holding of mock ceremony of
Inauguration and the reading of a report
of the committee on improving the condi-
ton of country, life in which it was
declared that a tax on whiskers should
be imposed.
The diners then disbanded to the singing
Of the new national air." Carve Dat
'Possum Children" This was the song
sung at the Atlanta TAFT banquet by the
Rev. DR.. Lee.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-02-28
"RAFFLES" CAUGHT
AFTER HARD FIGHT
Gentleman Burglar Played
Game Too Thoroughly
BURGLAR 62 YEARS OLD
Owner of House Taht Was Robbed
Advertised to Get Some of His
Stuff Back and the Thief
Was Caught.
BURGLAR 62 YEARS OLD

Chicago, February 27.-(Special Troy
Belding, 81 years old, gentleman of
the Profession" who advised II. S. Fisk,
12S West Jackson Boulevard, whose home
he had entered not to organize a vigil
lance committee, was arrested today after
desperate fight on West Madison
street car at Des PLANES street.
Belding, the police say, was taken to
the station, conferred to entering Fisks
home and writing the letter Of advice,
which he signed as "a Gentleman of the
Profession"
The arrest was effected after a strug-
gle with Detective NJ. ]. Trent and sew
eral passengers who saw the detective
was being worsted in the struggle.
Last October burglar entered the Fisk
home and stole clothing, jewelry and cut
glass.
Mr.. Fisk after the robbery advertised
as follows:
"Personal-To the Gentleman Burglar
Who Robbed my Flat: Your polite let
ter nominating two other men whom you
have robbed as members of my proposed
vigilance committee received. 1t shows
that you are not only a clever thief but
have delicious sense of humor 1 have
more confidence than you in the police
and believe you will be captured and sent
to the penitentiary. Meantime, il you
have sentiment as well as humor and
cieverness, l will appreciate the courtesy
If you will send me the pawn tickets
for the cut-glass. The other articles can
be replaced, but much of the cut-glass
was given us. H. S. Fisk"
The letter to Mr.. Fisk from the
"Gentleman of the Profession" read as
follows:
H. S. Fisk.
Dear Sir:-Allow me to congratu-
youn undertook to establish the iden-
tity of the person who entered your
fiat. AS a novel and unique method,
will say 1t shows tact and inge-
nuity. but I will say it lacks good
common sense, for you can see for
yourself that forewarned is forearmed
and perhaps the gentleman Of 1 may
be permitted to call his such) might
have no precaution and fall an easy
victim into the arms of the law, but
as it is, time will tell, and while the
blockheads who call themselves de-
tectives are striving to obtain the $50
which you see fit to offer, I will be
practicing my profession elsewhere.
II wish you success. Goodbye
"a GENTLEMAN OF THE PROBES
SION"