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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1909-05-14

H the chatter about the leap of
death" girl Jim waited In the
lot outside. opening and shutting a
small leather bag which he had bought
for her that day. He was as blind to
the picturesque outdoor life rs she to
her indoor surroundings, for he. too,
had been with the circus since his
earliest recollection.
The grass Enclosure where he waited
was shut in by n circle OF tents and
wagons. The gieas red property vans
were waiting to be loaded with the
costumes and tackle which were con-
stantly being brought from the big
top, where the evening performance
was now going on. The gay striped
curtains ut the rear Of the tent were
lOoped back to give air to the painting
musicians. who sat just inside Through
the opening II glimpse OF the audience
might be had. tier upon tier. tanning
and shifting uneasily. Near the main
tent stood the long. low dressing top.
with the women performers slowed
away In one end. the ring horses In
the center and the men performers in
the other end.
A temporary curtain was hung be-
tween the main and the dressing tent
to shut out the curious mob that tried
to peep In at the back lot for
glimpse Of things not to be seen in
the ring.
Colored streamers fastened to the
roofs Of the tents waved and floated
In the night air and beckoned to the
townspeople on the other side to make
haste to get their places, forget their
cares and be children again.
Over the tops Of the tents the lurid
light Of the distant red fire shot into
the sky, accompanied by the cries Of
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1909-05-14

VI his SIX feet two and shoulders that
an athlete might have envied. Little
oy httle Toby grew more stopped. and
small lines Of anxiety crept into the
orowhish circles beneath Jim's eyes,
the lips that had once shut so firmly
uecanle tender and tremulous. but nei-
ener OF The men would willingly have
gone back to the I'D emptiness.
IL was a red letter day In the cir
Gus when Polly first manage, I, climI,
UP Gil the p"it e an unhitc he'd wagon
and from there to the back of a friend.
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ITO be Continued.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1909-05-14

~iou amt my mofher, jim; you're
my grandmother" she tainted, and
with crack OF her whip she was
away on Bingo'S back.
ITS the spirit of the dead one that's
got into her" jim mumblcd as he turn
ed away. still seeing the fash In the
departing girls eyes.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1909-05-14

the peanut butchers" the popcorn
boys, the lemonade vendors and the
eXhortations Of the sideshow spieler.
whose flying banners bore the painted
reproductions OF his freaks. Here and
there stood unhttched chariots. half
hlled trunks. trapeze tackle, paper
hoops. stake puliers or other proper
ties necessary to the show.
Torches famed at the tent entrances.
while oil lamps and lanterns gave
light for the loading Of the wagons
There was constant stream Of life
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You DIN rluln' too RECKLESS iareIy,
said Jim sternly as he followed her.
II don't like 1t. There amt no need Of
your putin In all them extra stunts.
Your act is good enough without 'em.
Nobody else ever done 'em. an no.
body d miss 'em II you left 'em out"
Polly turned with triumphant ring
In her voice. The music was swelling
for her entrance.
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CHAPTER Ill.

~0OLLY and Bingo always made
III the audience sit up" when
IL they swept into the ring. She
~ was SO young, so gayly clad, 50
light and joyous in all her poses. She
seemed scarcely to touch the back Of
the white horse as they dashed round
the ring In the glare of the tent lights.
The other performers went through
their work mechanically while Polly
rode.
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lost its first interest. jim may have
been right when he said that the spirit
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-08-12
MALLORY TO STUMP
TAKES UP THE CAUSE OF PROOFS
ED AMENDMENTS.
Announced Candidate for Governor
Made Statement Tmme diately Fol-
lowing Passage of Amend
ment Bin Last Night.

Hon. H. s. D. Mallory. of Dallas an
nounced candidate for Governor, said
last night that in the approaching
campaign, he would take the stump In
favor OF proposed amendment to the
constitution for prohibition. This an
nouncement was made following the
vote in the Senate, favoring the sub
mission of the proposed amendment.
1t was generally understood that
Mr.. Mallory's presence during the
closing days of the fight and his ad-
vocacy of constitutional prohibition,
changed two or three senators, from
their positions previously announced
Such at least was the gossip in the
hotel and Capitol Hobbies. His position
was announced several days ago by
Senator Reese. who said in a speech in
the Senate. that Mr.. Mallory would
take the stump in advocacy OF con-
stitltlonal prohibition.
This statement was confirmed last
night by Mr. Mallory He said that in
the coming campaign he would
speak for the amendment Mr.. NAL
lory was a member of the Baptist
convention at Andalusia which endorsd
constitutional prohibition.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-08-12
KILL COTTON PLANTS
LOUISIANA BOARD TELLS HOW TO
DESTROY BOIL wEEvIL.
In Bulletfn Just Issued Commission
Gives Results OF Experiments In
Removing Plant Before
October 10,

Baton Rouge. La Aug. 11-An in
teresting bulletin as to the fight
against the cotton boil weevil is pub
Iished today by the Louisiana crop
pest commission. In the first place. 1t
advises farmers to destroy their cot
ton plants by October Is or November
1. In summarizing results OF expert
ments, upon which advice TO planters
IL based. the crop pest commission
says.
aon September 2s. 1908, Tot Of live
and active adult boil weevils were
gathered IN 4 cotton neld and placed
In an experimentai ea@sss2so growing
cotton was in any OF the cages. In
which the insects were placed. Thus
the weeviis were deprived Of all food.
Had the cotton plant In the neld been
destroyed on September 2s. the weevil
there would likewise have been depriv-
ed Of food.
''Out OF 1857 adult weeviis collected
in the fields on September 2s. 1908.
twenty-eight lived through the winter.
OF l,1s5 gathered IN the field on Oc-
tober s. fifteen lived until spring. OF
1882 weevils collected October ~, six
ty-two lived throughout the winter.
This means that on the plantations
where the cotton plants were Destroy
ed before October Is only three per
cent. Of the weevils survived the WIN
ter to infest the succeeding years
crop"
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-08-12
Leith, Prohibition Senator,
Kidnapped BY an Automobile

The constitutional prohibition debate
was well under way in the Senate; the
uncertain feeling of excitement pend
ing had fastened itself on the occu-
pants Of the chamber; noses were be-
ing counted pro and con.
Then somebody awoke to the fact
that something was wrong.
Senator Leith. where Is Leith?'.
Where was Leith. He had not an
swered at the morning roll call, and did
not put in his appearance during the
forenoon, No one could account for his
non temperance. Inquiries. anxious on
the part Of the prohibitionists went the
rounds. For Senator Leith was to have
voted for the constitutional prohibition
amendment.
Abduction. violence. kidnapping
why was he gone.
After dinner they found out. He
showed UP. worn. perspiring. but the
same enthusiastic champion OF 1.-The
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Sho.Der of Floyers, Handkerchief
Greet Senator'S After the Vote

floor, as the different Senators regis
tered their votes.
There was much speculation as to the
vote of Senator 0verton. Several days
ago he made the statement widely that.
unless his amendment to postpone the
election to the regular time In Novem-
Der, 1910. was passed he would oppose
the constitutional amendment. This
amendment was lost few minutes be-
fore. When Senator Overton's name
was called, he arose In his place and
explained that while he still believed
the election should be delayed for one
year, yet he could not oppose constitu-
tional prohibition. This brought an
other round from the galleries. and w.
c. T. u. leaders, who stood forth prom
inently waved their thanks
Shout OF Approval.
A shout arose as the final vote was
announced. and the look OF anxiety
rolled away from the countenance OF
many q temperance worker. Women
cast rose petals over the heads Of the
solons below, and fans. handkerchtefs
anything that could be waved, added to
the enlivened scene.
Then began a rush for the Hobbies
and pure air. In q short time the coca
cola stand was dryer than legislation
could have made 1t. for 1t was thus that
the prohibition workers chose to cele-
brate their victories, But IL was noted
that a PARKWAY expression fingered In
more than one eye, as the contents o.
an upturned bottle gurgled siowiy
down the throat. Soon the Senators
made their appearance In the lobby and
they were immediately bounced upor
by gentlemen in long frock coats and
excited women and girls. That is. SONS
OF them were. Others. who had voted
against the Ballard bill, were alss
given a reception by their friends Al
they emerged from the chamber.
slowly the. crowds dwindlsd away
lights were turned out and the Stat
nag Of Alabama hoeted serenely owe
the scene of another great chapter. IL
the record Of prohibition agitation.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-08-12
FRIEND OF THAW DIES,
A VICTIM OF VENDETTA

New York. Aug. 11Evictim of the
vendetta. Rafael Cascone. befriended
by Harry X. Thaw, whom he came to
know in the Tombs. died this after
noon at a hospital. where he had lin
gered since he was shot down on the
street last night by a boy of sixteen.
Amato Santaniello arrested as his
assailant, Is a brother OF Chamarino
Santaniello and a cousin OF Berigio
Seneshali. who were shot and killed
in Mulberry Bend in 1908. Cascone
was twice tried for the murder of
these men. He was convicted on the
first trial, but through the efforts of
Albert T. Patrick secured q new trial
and was acquitted.
Amato Santaniello came to America
eight months ago. With his dying
breath today Cascone charged young
Amato with having killed him. "in re-
venRe for my having killed his
brother" the ante-mortem statement
reads.
Amato was seriously stabbed when
Cascone turned and grapped with him
after the shooting He lie In a hos
pital and IL he RECEIVERS will be MANNED
for life.
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grand old State. and Its grand people"
It was an old story that he told; the
story Of an automobile ride, that went
miles and miles in the country out the
Lower Wetumpka road and then, with
the perversity OF automobiles, in spite
Of senatorial regulation, Il stopped,
fiat.
The Senator, thus marooned, realized
that big things were doing at the Cap
itol. Walt for the automobile to re-
vive. Not he, when the constitutional
prohibition was on deck. SO he start
ed out on foot, headed for town. Sew
eral miles he tramped-the Senator has
an admirably long, strenuous stride
that goes well with cross-country
jaunts, II you have ever noticed it
and caught the car at Pickett Springs,
in time to tell all about the need of
prohibition since the days Of "No.ay,'
on the floor of the Senate in the after
noon.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-08-12
MAY TAKE RECESS
LEGISLATORS TALK OF LOOKING
OVER THE BILLS
Proposed Recess Resolution 10 Expect
ed to BE Introduced Some Time
During the Present
Week.

Talk OF q recess to be taken by the
Legislature. early next week. to last
for several days. probably one wnoie
week. is growing more insistent Inc
with the passage of the momentous
prohibition measures. a respite Is de.
sired by some before the routine and
less interesting grind of minor iegls-
lation .
One desire of the split in the session
is that a careful summary OF the Jour
naIs ana other records OF the legtsla-
ton accomplished this far Is wanted
Profiting by the Supreme Courts an
nihilation of many bills because of err
rors. the Legislature is looking well to
it's duties as regards care At the pres
The recess proposition will proba-
hlv he sprunR, II 1t comes at all. DUR
ing the last of this week. or the first
of next week.
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ALDERMAN CoNFESSEs TO
ASSAULT ON FRANKLIN

New Orleans. Aug. 11.-After TWEEN
ty-five years of silence. Councilman
Adam Torch has confessed to an as
sault upon Benjamin Franklin. Sew
eral days ago members of the New Or
leans City Council superintendent the
moving of the statue OF Franklin
from its position in front OF the city
hall to a place on the green surround
ing the new Carnegie Library.
''The thumb of Franklin Is missing -
a discriminating member of the Coun
ell observed. ut certainly is" Coun-
Gilman Torch affirmed. Yesterday
Councilman Torch made a confession.
when he was a boy he and several of
his schoolmates played ball one day
on the plot wherein the Franklin
statue stood. II threw a wild ball. "
the Councilman admitted, and Ben
Frankllns thumb was splintered. I
have just now reached the point of
courage where I can confess it,
The thumb is now being put on the
ngure. Councilman Lorch is superin-
tending the Job.
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WOULD NOT PROSECUTE
MAN WHO RUN HIM DOWN

Washington. Aug. 11.-Refusing to
he taken to the hospital, although per-
haps fatally injured, until the promise
was made to him that the person who
injured him would not be arrested.
Rev. william P. Jacobs, an Episco-
paiian Clergyman. aged 90 years, Of
clinton, s. c.. put the golden rule of
life which he has preached for many
years into practice. The minister, in
Washington on sightseeing trip, was
run over on Pennsylvania avenue last
night bv a two seated surrey.
1T do not want the driver prose-
cuted," he said, "as know II was not
his fault"
Despite the promise Of the police to
the injured man. however, the driver
was arrested.
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THE WEATHER
o'MARA THINKS EVELYN
UNGRATEFUL TO HARRY

Pittsburg, Pa. Aug. 11.-Roger
o'Aara, who has returned from White
Plains, N. r.. where he was attending
the latest hearing In Harry Thaw's eff
forts to establish his sanity. believes
Thaw sane and confidently expects him
to be freed.
OF Evelyn Nesbit Thaw. he says:
"She threw Harry over hard In this
White Plains trial Why. after what
he did for her. after he had married
her to square her name with the world.
she played to Jerome and told him ev-
erything that, until the time. he had
not known. She was not for Harry
and did her best to keep him in Mat
teawan."
Asked about Evslyn's threats 10 get
divorce. he said:
III she tries to get q divorce there
will not be any obstacles placed In
her way.
This talk Of Harry Thaw not being
wanted in Pittsburg makes me laugh.
He will come back to Pittsburg. his old
home. and will start again. and no per-
son will object"
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WASHINGTON MAY
HAVE PROHIBITION

washington. D. c.. Aug. 11-Wash-
,neton people may not decide for them
selves where liquor may be sold or CIV
en- away in the District. II the District
Commissioners have anything to say
about Il.
The Board today forwarded to Con-
1ress an unfavorable report on the bill
recently introduced by Representative
Lamb (va.). authorizing citizens of the
District to vote on the excise law.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-08-12
FLORIDA MAN
KILLS BROTHER-1N-LAW

Jacksonville, Fla. Aug. ll.-ChaI les
pons one OF the best known residents
80 naval county, tonight telephoned
Sh.rtcr Bowdens that he had just kill
"a Ms brothcr-in-law, Charles Wig
Gins at his home near Gravely HILL
sa,,sn miles from Jacksonville. and re-
ouested the sherif to place him under
arrest. p =,
This was promptly done. Pons al
leRes that Virgins slapped MS irons
wife and they commenced 10 nsht
that he drew a revolver and shot Wig
rIna four times, leaving him dead.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-08-12

To say that the adoption of the Ball
lard bill for constitutional prohibition
last night was attended by the usual
slow and cool elaboration OF the Sem
ate, which is generally attributed to
that body, would be far from the truth.
During the entire day. the Senator'S
had sweltered In the close chamber,
and many of them were almost ex
hausted from oratorical efforts. So
earnest In their efforts for and against
the Ballard bill had many Of the Sem
ators been throughout the day. that
thoughts Of food were forgotten. De-
spite this fact. II was decided to re-
main in session until the vote Son the
bill would be taken at 10 o'clock. thus
abandoning all hope Of recess for
supper.
Standing room In the galleries du-
ring the day was. at q premium, and
the floor of the Senate also was crowd
cd. Visitors followed closely the words
of the speakers. and wild outburst of
applause from the women greeted each
appeal to the emotions. and they were
many.
Brooks Lawrence Busy.
Outside in the Hobbies, there were
scenes OF activity. The Rev. Brooks
Lawrence, who directed the battle for
the prohibitionists, had discarded the
well known hat with it's green band.
and, with coat sleeves rolled to the ell
bows. fitted here and there attempting
to convert an opponent. whom he had
succeeded in spiriting from the Senate
chamber, or strengthening his hold on
one, whom he believed doubtful.
When the final vote was called few
minutes after 10 o'clock, and after SEN
ator Reese had finished an imprisoned
appeal which secured frequent hands
from the galleries. the situation became
tense. A three-nfths vote was neces-
sary to the success Of the Ballard pro-
duct, and the prohibitionists We're GER
tain of only about twenty votes, OF
| one less than necessary. Necks were
eraned, bodies bent forward and eyei
shifted quickly to and fro over tbs
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-08-12
BOYCOTT OF DRAPER.
Labor Federation Declares War
Against Him.

Boston, Mass, Aug. 11.-Referring
to the Governor Of Massachusetts
merely as "Eben S. Draper" a commit
tee appointed at q special convention
of the Massachusetts State branch,
American Federation OF Labor, held
here today, recommended that every eff
fort be made to defeat in campaigns
for public office Governor Draper. land
all other political enemies of the
trades union movement"
The convention was called to consid-
err Governor Diapers veto of the
eight hour labor bill passed by the
last Legislature and the general de-
feat of other labor measures by the
Legislature, and to decide on recon-
mendationS as to what action organic
ed labor should take In the primaries
and elections next fall.
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Receive official Report.
MARYLAND DEMOCRATS.
Convention Forces Submitting Suffrage
Amendment.

Baltimore Nd. Aug. 1I.-state
Comptroller Joshua Herring was unan-
imously renominated today by the
Democratic state convention.
The platform which was devoted en-
tirely to state issues, among other
things favored the suffrage amendment
to the state constitution to be voted
on this fall. which In effect disfran-
chises the illiterate negro vote and
endorses a plan for increased represent
tation for Baltimore City In the Legis-
lature.
A resolution has been prepared for
submission to the platform committee
endorsing U. s. Senator Rayner for re-
election but Il was withdrawn at Sem
ator Rayner's request.
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CANNOT rMrrArn WHITES.
Legislature Put Cheek ON Negro soci-
cities.

Legislature Put Check ON Negro Soci-
eties.
Atlanta, Aug. 1.-THE bill to pre-
vent negro social or fraternal organi-
cations from using the names insignia
or ritual of established societies or
corporations. whether social. benevolent
or Charitable" was passed by the
House today and now needs only the
Governors signature to make It law
The vote was unanimous for the bill
Organizations whose rights are invaded
under the bill have recourse to injunc-
ton and those found guilty of VIOLA
ton viii be subject to fine or i'm
prisonment.
The bill nowhere mentions the ne
gro or any other race, but Represent
alive Ellis In explaining 1t before
passage. said that its intent was ia
restrain "the coiored brother" from
initiating white organizations. particu-
lariy the Knights Of Pythias and the
Elks.
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FRAZIER Is Acquitted.
North Carolina Man Was Accused OF
Murder.

Greensboro. N. C.. Aug. 1.-Jame mes
xier. charged with the murder OF
MIS-. Lydia Newman. an old lady VINO
was killed at her home, near mere;
about two weeks ago. was acquitted Oh
the charge of murder today at a pae-
uminary hearing. on secono go
,''Ithont hau for the higher court
IRA ier was a neighbor Of Miss New
IAN an eccentric old wocan VINO nv
ad alone. and 1t was shown that there
had been bad feeling between them.
ona witness swore that he saw Frazier
set fire to the house.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-08-12

WaBhington, Aug. II.-WIIIIs y
Fowler, Deputy Comptroller of the
Currency. has left washington for TIP
ton Ind, to Investigate the affairs Of
the First National Bank of that city
which closed it's doors after the as.
aistant cashier had disappeared and
about $4,000 Of the banks funds were
found to be missing
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-08-12
DYNAMITE A DAM.
Trouble by strikers Is Feared I'm KsM
taclky.

Morehead. KY. Aug. IA section
of the dam of the Licking River Lum-
her Company at Farmers. tnis county.
was wrecked by an explosion OF dyna-
mite early today.
Employees OF the company have been
on strike for several weeks. No ar
rests have, been made but trouble 10
feared. as q result OF places OF the
strikers being filled with new mon.
A stick Of dynamite WAS set on near
the home OF Judge SorreN, postnas-
tar at Farmers and nembegs o. the
family were shocked but none were
seriously injured.
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Hopkinsville. KY, Aug. lie. C.
Outlaw, who shot and killed W w.
Iittlefleld as the result of a dispute
one month ago. surrendered last night
a the Sheriff. He had been hiding in
Stewart County, Tenn.