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The Washington herald., 1909-01-18
BLIZZARD SWEEPS CANADA.
Fiereest storm in Years Practically
stops Train Service.

Winnipeg. Manitoba. Jan. IA blind
ing snow. driven across the prairies
through the woods by a raging wind OF
forty-one miles an hour to-day. enveIoped
Western Canada in the widest blizzard
the country has experienced in recent
years
Train service is practically at a stand
still Passenger and freight trains are
tuHneiing their way out through dense
snow drifts in Saskatchewan and Alberta,
while in Manitoba all the short lines are
tied up, and snow plows are being driven
with double power
Coast express trains have been buried
for almost eighteen hours in snow drifts
near Swift Current Saskatchewan, and
the snow is blowing back on the right OF
way faster than the auxiliary crews can
cart It OF, choking progress entirely.
Hundreds OF homesteaders we're buried
in their huts and were forced 10 tunnel
their way 70 the stock sheds
The Washington herald., 1909-01-18

Pittsburs, Jan 1.-THE political sensa-
fion OF years was sprung here to-day
when four well-known Baptist ministers
OF the city were accused by a fifth min
1s1er. equally weIl-known, OF having dick
cred with the managers Of ". A Magee.
candidate for the Republican nomination
for mayor OF Pitsburg.
The proposition. according 10 Rev. A.
". Fuller. D. D., Ii D., pastor Of the
Second Baptist Church OF PittsburE. and
as set forth in to-day's Sunday Leader.
was one made 20 himself and Revs. Simo.
Webb, Henderson, and Scott. ali in
charge Of churches, last Wednesday.
when they were called into the Office OF
William A Roberts, a rich business man
Of Pittsburg. and friend Of Msgse
Witnesses Outside Door.
Rev Dr.. Fuller's statement Is sub
srantiated BY witnesses whom he had
placed on the outside OF the room. and
Is 10 the effect that thu I'VE ministers
Boost Magee from the pulpit to-day
and al the same time deliver Up a letter
which John Steel. another candidate for
mayor. had written each minister per
sonaIIy.7
For this each OF the ministers present
were 10 receive then and there S100. Dr.
PuueF says Rev. Mr. Scott, who had made
the arrangements with him and who ap-
peared 20 be conducting the affair out
L.
all were willing TO accept the terms, 10
quit fighting Magee. &c, but that he,
Fuller, baked absolutely and refused 10
have anything 10 do with the matter
Dr. Fuller declares that when he left
the room, each Of the ministers save him
self had handed over the Steel letter
which was part Of the bargain the closure
Of which was to net each 500.
The statement Of Dr. PuHer as 10 the
conversation in the room between Mr..
Roberts and the ministers is substautiated
by several persons who overheard IT,
VIII Develop Scandal.
The matter promises to develop into a
rather unsavory scandal
AIr- Roberts declares that Dr. Fuller
Is angry with him because he has refused
10 give him a further advancement on a
mortgage which ne holds against his
house, while the other ministers accused
declare that they did nothing wrong,
that Dr. Fuller, more than any one else,
arranged the meeting in the Office Of M-.
Roberts.
The matter viii be taken up at the
Baptist Ministerial Association meeting
on Monday, and each Of the five minis
ters may be asked 10 resign.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-18
TWENTY-THREE INJURED.
Passenger Train in Kansas Crashes
Head-on Into Freight.

Coffeyville, Kans.. Jan. I7.-Missouri
Pacific passenger train No. Io3. due here
at 6:15 a. N. from Kansss c. ~sIlssed
hesd-on two miles west OF mere TINS morn
ing with north-bound freight No one
was killed. but twenty-three persons were
injured. Many were severely hurt Mrs.
P. s. Powell, Of Nowsts. Okla. may die.
The wreck occurred Just after the pas
senger had rounded the bend. The
freight left here with the intention Of
making Dearing before the passenger
train left there.
When the crew discovered the passen-
ger coming the engineer brought his train
TO a sfandstiH. and the fireman and en-
gineer jumped a few seconds before the
trains met
The Washington herald., 1909-01-18
WOMEN RIDE 1900 MILES.
Feat of HorsemanshiP Accomplished
by Mother and Daughter.

Fayetteville. Ark, Jan. 17.-Forced 70
travel horseback. their funds being
scarce, Mrs Jane WelIman and her six
teen-year-oid daughter, Eding. have ar
rived at the University Of Arkansas from
Mexico after journeying the entire dis
tance in mems saddles. The distance IS
approximately 1.5oo miles.
Many horses were used, but they found
willing helpers en route, who exchanged
fresh horses. for the tired steeds when the
purpose Of Mrs. wellman's leng ride be-
cane Enown- Miss Eding wanted TO I'm
ish her education at tie coed school Of
the state University. She viii matricu-
late tomorrow. Her mother viii mean
time attempt 70 earn living by keeping
boarders-
The Washington herald., 1909-01-18
DROPS DEAD AT FIRE.
wealthy Boston Nan Attacked by
Heart Disease on Seeing Blaze.

Boston, Jan. I7.-John B. Weld, said TO
be a wealthy retired business man,
formerly OF Savannah, Ca. dropped dead
from heart failure due TO excitement over
fire which started from some unknown
cause in his room on the ninth floor OF
the Hotel Lenox early this morning.
AIr. Weld. who was single and sixty
years OF age. retired al his usual hour
last night. Just before daybreak an odor
OF smoke was noticed in the corridor near
his room and a telephone call brought
several pieces OF fire apparatus
When the fremen reached the room
they found the furnishings ablaZe, and
Mr.. Weld lying unconscious on the floor
IN his pajaTnas-
His neck and hands had been burned
slightly as If he had endeavOred TO put
the fire out, but had been overcome with
his endeavors. He was dead before q
physician could be summoned
The Washington herald., 1909-01-18
GROCERY TRUST RUMORED.
Reported That Standard Oil Inter-
ests May Buy stores.

Chicago. Jan IA report that sian
dard Oil interests are contemplating the
establishment Of a chain Of retail grocery
stores in the large cities of the United
States is discredited by the heads Of
local wholesale and retail grocery con-
Germs
4 have not even heard Of the move
ment. said J. Mscken. manager Of a
state street grocery. store. such move
undoubtedly would make the prices Of
groceries shoot upward.
Prices unquestiouably would rise said
". o. Dahl manager Of c. Jevne &
Co No proposition has been made 10
Us. however
Other dealers. among them the whole
sale grocers. say that they have not
been approached on the subject.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-18
MALTA GAYLY DECORATED.
Americans and British FraternizinG
In City and in the HarbOr.

IN City and IN the harhor.
La valetta, Malta. Jan 1.-THE Ameri-
can battle-ship Illinois arrived here today.
making. with the two n1ne-laying vesseis
bound for Manila, i've United states war
ships now here. The har5or is gay
with the movement Of American and
British cutters with their respective flags
flashing in the brilliant sunshine.
Crowds line the Guays Interesting them
selves in watching the ships and the
Americans coming ashore The festvi-
ties have been going on swingiugly. Rear
admiral Potter and his officers. the Duke
and Duchess Of Cennaught- Prince Arthur
of Connaught. Gov. Grant and a large
nuraber Of British naval and military on
GERS went to the races together yester-
day.
Dinners were given aboard British ships
in the evening. The day wound up with
a boxing tournament To-day the Ameri-
cans visited various parts Of the island.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-18
O'CONNELL At DEDICATION.
Bishop of Washington Attends Cere-
monies at Columbia. : c.

aL -
Columbia. s. c, Jan. 1.-The dedication
here to-day Of the rev building OF ST.
Peters Catholic Church, a structure cost
ing more than 25e.e00 attracted 10 the city
the largest gathering Of distinguished
clergy ever seen in South Carolina. The
dedicatory sermon was preached BY Right
Rev Bishop J D. O'ConneH, OF Wash
ington. Six other bishops and numerous
priests also were present at the services.
The bishops attending. in addition to
Bishop O'Connen. were Right Rev. H. P
Northrop. Of Charleston. s. c: Right
Rev. " J. Tenney. Of St. Augustine.
Fla; Right Rev. Benjamin R. Kelley. Of
Savannah. Ca; Right Rev. Dennis O'Don
ohue. of Indianapolis. Right Rev. J. J
Monaghan. Of Wilmington. Del, and
Right Rev Leo Haid. Of Belmont. y. c.
TIE new structure is one Of the hand
soonest church buildings in South Caro-
Ina
The Washington herald., 1909-01-18
NO PENNIES ARE WANTED.
Pastor says Copper Donations Cause
Him Too Much Trouble.

New York, Jan. I5--At the several ser
vices to-day al St. Henry's Roman Cath
Ole Church Bayonne, NJ, the pastor.
Rev Peter E Reilly. notified his congrega-
ton that he does not want any more do
nations Of pennies on Sundays. He said
that every Sunday there are between 900
and Ice pennies placed in the plate and
thar much Of his time is taken and a lot
Of trouble caused by his having 10 count
them and roll them in paper for the bank
lie suggested that those IN the COngre-
CATION who felt they can afford 10 give
only one cent on Sunday refrain from
giving anything for five sundays and
then donate d nickel.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-18
HATTERS HELD At FAULT.
Manufacturers Give out Statement
Saying Agreement Was Violated.

New York, Jan. 1.-THE board Of d.
rectors Of the National Hat Manufsctur-
ers' Association had a long session to
day at the KnickerbOcker Hotel begin
ming in the afternoon and lasting until
the evening. in reference TO the strike Of
the United Hatters of America on account
of the withdrawal of the union label
president MURheim- OF the association,
was chairman Of the meeting, and after st
was over a statement was issued which
contained the working agreements entered
into in 1907 between the United Hstters Of
North America and the Manufacturers
Association and says that the United
Hatters Of North America hagranty VIC
lated IL.
The national officers Of the union are
expected TO be in this city tomorrow
forenoon. and viii probably give out 4
statement in reply to the statement Of the
employers
The Washington herald., 1909-01-18
CHURCH FACTIONS
WAGE 4 CONTEST
Luther Memorial COuncilmen
Submit designations.
ARE QUICKLY ACCEPTED
DR.. Butler Surprises Officers by
Calling for a Vote.
ARE QUICKLY ACCEPTED

EEort of One Faction to Cause Pas
tor to Hand In His Resignation Has
Aroused Determination of other 70
Thwart the success Of the Move
ment-TwO Important Meetings Are
CaIIed-Status of the Dispute.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-18
aml MN

II thus appears that while within the
forty-fve years dividing 1850 from 1875 the
farm products Of the South have in
creased only q little over twOfold her
manufacturing and mining products have
increased about tenfold. Time and growth
have thus wrought a complete transfer
nation. The manufacturing and mining
products OF the South are nov a little IN
excess OF her agricultural products
The practical result is that the indus
tries OF the south. far more infant than
those of New England. are more IN need
Of tariff protection. II any one cares 10
controvert that fact let him attend the
tariff hearings now going on before
the House Committee on Ways and
Means.
Down to date more than eighty South
ern persons. individual or corporate, have
been heard. either verbally or in writing.
By that committee as 10 their views and
interests concerning subjects Of Southern
produce or manufacture, and, as 7 an IN
formed by an important member Of the
committee. every one Of them has re-
quested either that the tariff remain as is
Is or that It be increased.
The following Illustrations may be
given:
Mr. CIark-'T am here as the repre-
sentative OF the people Of the Second
CongressionaI district OF Florida. togeth-
er with certain Of my constituents. who
are growers OF Sea Island cotton ir
Florida. and who are duly accredited
ro-sf,na1 -, r.-,. 6 r.a--,,,
The Washington herald., 1909-01-18
Eight Drowned in Wrecl.

Mexico City. jan IA fishing schooner
which attempted to enter the port of
Tampico to-day in the face OF the brisk
norther which was blowing. was capsized
The crew Of eight men were drowned.
Much anxiety is felt for the safety OF a
number Of other small craft on the Gulf.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-18
FORECAST

For the District Of Columbia,
Maryland, and Nirginia-Gen-
orally fair to-day and tomorrow ;
moderate nortllwesterly winds,
becoming variable.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-18
DESTROYS
4OO AUTOMOBILES
Huge Freight Storage Sheds
at Boston Are Burned.
FIRE is SPECTACULAR
Little Insurance Is Carried on
the Valuable Machines.
FIRE IS SPECTACULAR

Quantities OF Gasoline and Lubricat-
ing Oils Send Forth COlumIss Of
Flames that Attract Big Crowd De-
spite SnOwstOrm-BicycIe Track
and Pavilion Known a. Winter
Garden Also Consumed
The Washington herald., 1909-01-18
RICH CONCESSION FORFEITED.
Mc1icHnS Taking Control Of Prop
erty Abandoned by Syndicate.

erty Abandoned By Syndicate.
Chihuahua. Mexico. Jan. T.-MaDy rich
mining claims. situated upon the 100000
acre tract Of mineral land in the states
~ Chihuahua and Sonora, embraced in
the concession held by Col ". c. Greene
and associates. and which was declared
forfeited by the federal government on
January Z, are being fled upon by pros
pectOrs- This great mineral territory
contains several mines which have passed
into the hands OF Mexicans since the
abandonment by the Greene syndicate
The Washington herald., 1909-01-18
FOUR MINISTERS
IN BRIBERY NET.
Pittsburg Stirred by a Sun
day Political Scandal.
DENOUNCED BY ANOTHER
Fifth Baptist Pastor SpurnS
Money and Plan Fails.

geH-knOwn Churchmen, 1t Is Al
ieSed, Entered Into n Political
Agreement for Fixed suni-Ae-
eusatien suBstzntiated by Wit
nesses Placed Outside-PEaR was
to Aid Magee in MayOraIty Fight,
Z
The Washington herald., 1909-01-18
Hold Cotton fOA Higher Price.

Charlotte. y. C.. Jan. ITO hold their
products for 1s1z cents. while cotton is
selling in New York at 81 cents a pound
was the determination reached at the an
nuai meeting of the Southern Soft Yarn
Spinners' Association
The Washington herald., 1909-01-18
SOUTH RETARDING
HER OWN GROWTH
Mr. Hannis Taylor Replies
to Col. WatterSOn.
A NATIONAL CALAMITY
Conflict Is An Industrial and
Political One.
A NATIONAL CALAMITY

Attack by Brilliant Kentucky Ed
itor AM -Fered by PubIicist, Who
Points Out Trade Restrictions Due
20 Political SeIf-IsoIaffOn Of the
Great Gulf SectiOn-FieId for Com
mercsaI Development.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-18

Boston. Jan 17.-Four hundred aUtomo-
biles OF various styles were totally de
stroyed IN a fire that swept through the
old freight sheds OF the Providence divi-
sion Of the New York. New Haven and
Hartford Railroad in the rear Of the
Park. square station, this morning.
The value Of the machines is estimated
at from s7se.8a to S9ee.ooo and very few of
them we're insured because Of the high
premium demanded on account OF the
character OF the building in which they
were stored
In addition the train shed at the end
Of the station was practically destroyed
with its contents. which consisted OF a
board bicycle track and pavilion. known
as the Winter Garden. in which were
merry-go-rounds and various devices for
entertainment
The Washington herald., 1909-01-18
F-lorIda and caralIn. Resor,.

dining cars. Qf1ce IA Pa. ava
The Washington herald., 1909-01-18

- Pc cent reductsoa N aoabIe v,o-
lets, beginning Tomorrow Blacki-
stones. 18th and H
The Washington herald., 1909-01-18
Nun HElIMULLER,
presidant ~ Cn---,,..f

attest: ALBEIT D. SPANGLER. Secretary.
Those OF the congregation who thus
believed they we're 70 act upon the resig-
nation at the congregational meeting for
The Washington herald., 1909-01-18
BIaze a spectacuIar One.

The blaze was a spectacular one, fium-
mating the sky for a long distance, the
quantities cS burning gasoline and lubri-
eating oils in the several garages and
repair shops sending forth columns Of
flames that rose high in the air and at
tracted q large crowd of people although
a heavy. northeast snowstorm vas raging
al the time
The building devoted 10 automobiles
was a brick structure about Sd feet long,
% feet wide. and one story in height.
with a slanting roof
About a dozen firms occupied the gar
age
The Washington herald., 1909-01-18
ANTON HEITMULLER,
2. r. BARCLAY.

EhEth- - n " 4 hlttsAAN-
Pc e resolved. therefore. b. this council as
seuhlsd thar a congregational meeting be called to
convene II the church paTiors al 5 2 n. Mop6zy
February l. 1872 fuT the purpose of considering the
acceptance q the designations above stated and
fcr the election q sieccssoTS 20 The Offices which
nay thereby be made vacant. for the consideration
O. the insncia sziTs Of the church. ard such other
matters as uay be pertinent to the future welfare
q tis oresnizs ton; further that 800 ccres Of this
res5lrfCu shan be printed fer distribution in the
church {sfo-s thc regular services on the T7th 2ish
and 5lst days of January, lS9; further. that
conuittee of tuo members Be appointed By this
coascil q have this resolution TTi.ted and dis
trihs1ted IS Y-uTased s5r shove.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-18

Continues ON Page :. Coiuma 5.
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Continued en- Page S, Column :.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-02-02
THE SENATE

II was not one Oa those moments
when a senator Is allowed TO break
the monofony Of the moment by a
TWO minute flight across the oratorl.
cal meadows, but the patient, plodding.
demonstrating attorney. arguing nia
case, piece hS piece, making each p0lue
as distinct az possible, and with no
lhoughi save that of winning
II was the school land bin before
the senate committee Of the whole,
gitn Doctor Williams presiding, under
consideration and the stafford amend.
ment eliminating section thirteen (col
lego lands) was up fer discussion.
Thomas fought for the amendment
with an hoar and q quarter speech,
urodded BY Billuss, Roddie, Stafford
and others who were battling 90 seYe
inat much from the sale Cordel MOS
rig end Nggerman authors oi the BILL
rallied TO the Lawt0n solon. but the
combination waa against them and
che amendment was spprred Go de.
eisive victory, twanty-one ayes 20 fouF
teen nayes.
IN the talkieat some felt failure
to act would hurt the state and party
others predicted action would do the
same. and Cunningham OF the minor
liy. raised a laugh By declaring he he'd
0een listening a lifetime 10 predse.
.nns Of demise Ct Democracy aud the
cid whesp siill was doing more busl.
eess than very conservative Rapub'
lican cohaidHre6s irstiGable AFTER SO
many promises to XIII Il by those Of
the faith
The section q lard eliminated IS Is
IN tie Cherokee strip TonSawa, and
awnee reservations. present esilmat.
ed value. s2.5C0.0O0.
Libel Measure.
The libel measure mekes K lmpna.
sible to secure damages for pnDnca.
ion Of an article where facts Of state.
nent are proven: proof be prlmata.
sia evidence OF there being no malice.
Banking Act Ready Tor House.
Senate bill No 80, by noddie being
he banking act, was considered ~
committee ci the whole. Senator Tay'
Tor In the chair. The fifth section
was amended. and bin then recon.
mended for passage The amended
section reads
Provided. that ang bank OF trust
company operating under the dspoaii
tors guaranty law of the state o.
ilahoma shall carry it's legal reserves
nd surplus reserves. excepting sucn
smonnts as may be carried In cash n
us own safe and vault and an amount
equal TO not more than ten per ceat
81 ecapltal stock which may be car.
eied in unsecured banks. with hanka
Within the state Of Oklahoma opf.
ting under the guaranty law and ap-
rOyed by the bank commissioner. Of
With banks located in recognized fe'
erve centeFs subject 70 clearing house
xaminatlons and approved as such
aserYe agents BY the bank commits
lion Of Oklahoma
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-02-02
BULL FIGHT WAS REALISTIC


Moving picture shows may come aud
co. bur 81 the thousands Of films that
have been shown In Guthrie nohe haye
created moro Of sensation than that
shown last night at the Pastlme thea
Fire All evening the place was
crowded 10 the limit and many We're
turned away
The pfc u-e shows tile wonderful
struggle Of Pickett. the Oklahoma COW.
boy. with Bonita, a famous Spanish
bun which an the great MexiC an mat
adors we're afraid 70 tackle Pickett
erasped the bull By the horns and for
seven minutes there was such a strng
gie between man and beast ag has ner
en- before beea seen. The picture
shows plainly tae giant form Of Pick
eit between the horns OF the EN-
ragged animal. the seat cushions and
other missiles which the enraged Mex
leans had thrown at the brave Okla
hOman
Introductory TO the fight proper are
shown portions of The exhibit OF the
Famous l0i Ranch wild West snow
A life sized portrait Of Joe Miller, Of
The l0l Ranch and organizer 0i The
show, Was each time greeted with a
round Of applause. Joe has been Q
good friend 70 this city and his friends
showed their appreciation, even though
Mr.. Miller was many miles away and
could not hear the applause given IN
his honor
A feature thai makes the exhibit
pariculariy entertaining Is the lecture
which gees with IT, given by Andy W
Nolan, who was present when the Incl
dents occurred from whlca the picture
was taken. Mr. Nolan was announcer
for the iOl Ranch show last year and
win be with them again this season
Nor only Is bis lecture interesting IN
itself but Mr. Nolan has voice 80
clear and penetrating thar i is aI
pleasure TO hear him.
The picn-es are controlled and man
aged hy w G. Thompson, one oi last
years press agen for the show II
Is understood that he VIII be with the
Millers again the coming season. He
states that the pictures are meeting
with greas success all over the ssnte,
AIRS. Thompson is with him on the
present trip. They aayo entertained
q number OF Guthrie friends az the
Hotel lone during their stay here
Among the visitors 20 the exhibit
last night wsee Mrs Haskell and a
party OF friends.
The pic ures win be shown again
AZ four this afternoon. with lha aaua
exhibits III The evening
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-02-02
SHOULD TRY THIS
MIXTURE AT HOME
Natures Great Remedy for the
KIdneys and Bladder and
Rheumatism

The people here 40 not drink
enough water 10 keep healthy" ex
claimed q weilknown authority The
nnmerous cases OF kidney and bladder
diseases ana rheumltasm are mainly
due The fact that the drinking oi
water natures greatest medicine. has
been neglected
Stop loading your system win med.
lcsaSs and cure-alls, but gel on the
water wagon, II YOU ere really sick,
why. cf course. take the proper medi
cines plain common vegetable treat
ment, which will n0i shatler me
nerves OF ruin she stomach
10 cure Rheumatism son must make
tae kidneys 40 shelr work they ere
lse gllefs Of the hlooa, They must
he made u strain 0ai of he blood the
aasto matter and acids that cause
rAaaMeiiam. Ana a4Ine must be neus
lfaIizea SO Il viii NJ longe he a
s6afce at Irritation ~ he bladder, nnd,
m3st Ct nii. gou mnst keep these acids
from forming % The stomach. This
IS THE raaRe OF stomach trouble and
poor dieestlon. for these conditions
von can 40 no better Than take the
following prescription Fluid Extract
nandelian. oue-half ounce; Compound
Kafgou. one ounce; Compound syrup
safsanaflIla. thee ounces Mix oy
ehaklng well HI bottle end take In
aaspoonga Euses after each meal and
II bedtime. hns don't forget the we.
4 Brink plenty and cites.
This valuable information and sim
nla prescription should be posted ~ iA
each aoueahald and nsei at The frst
sIea d 40 attach o. fhAnmasisfe hacs.
aste % urinary trouble no matter aow
al.anI