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The Washington times., 1909-02-17
BLACKNAIL STORIES.
SAYS CROMWELL
Declares Publication Was
Threatened During
Campaign.

William Nelson Cromwell, in q state
ment issued this afternoon. declares the
charges upon which the / ndiCtments
against the New York World and In
dianapoIis News editors were based were
iustigaLed by DlaCkmallers, but says
the World did not know OF that fact.
The statement follows.
Cromwelps Statement.
while the grand juhy had this mat
ter under investigation. I could not with
proporIety make any public statement
But now that that body, after long and
full investigation into every feature Of
the case, has found all the published
allegations Ia connection with the pur-
chase OF the canal property TO be wholly
false, and have indicted some OF the
parties responsible for the circulation OF
these faIseh0Ods, feel that j am free
to speak
manner that the stories respecting L1e
Panama canal purchase published ny
the New York World, the Indianapolis
News, and other papers, ana Tor @Alch
these editors are indicted were not ls-
Ultimate newspaper publications Ihey
were exceptional and pTeneuILaJeI,
were made with fOrekuOWledge of their
Infamous source. and after specIuc
warning by me Of their falsity.
IS. .Ories Concocted."
The stories thus published were con-
cocted over two and a half years ago
by unscrupuIOus parties in New York.
some of whom have criminal records.
I'm an attempt TO blaCkmaH me. at that
time these parties made a demand upon
me TO pay them a large sum of money,
with threat that 81 / did not comply,
the stories would be published. 1 i'm
stantIy and Indignantly denounced the
stories as false in every respect, rr-
fused 20 entertain their demands. and
dismissed the miscreanLs. This attempt
90 bI8Ckmau me was temporarily drop
ped. but was renewed again In July and
August last when 1 was active in the
political campaign. At that time some
OF the same people. with their group
enlarged, again attempted TO blaCkmall
me. and aagiu put before me the al
formative of paying them S25s0J9 for the
suppression of the stories, or having
them published.
Refused Demands.
'In answer TO my indi2n9nt refusal
they stated that even if they could not
substantiate the stories. and even if
Continued on Page Thirteeu)
The Washington times., 1909-02-17
Technically Discovered
When Salary Bill Is
Brought In.
THROWS
BOMB INTO CAMP
Exposes Fau That Special Act
Gives No Salary at All TO
Secretary.

The most complicated situation which
has ever presented itself iu the history
Of the Government has been precipiteted
by passage of the Knox enabling meas
ure. The effects of that biI came 10
light in tie House today amid the wild
est disorder and the greatest dIsmay
Of the Republican forces and those op-
posed TO the measure.
Briefly the situation is. After having
reduced the salary of the Secretary Of
State back to $1,000 both houses are
now called upon to agree TO the con
ference report on the legislative execu-
tive and judicial bin which Increases
the same salary again.
on December 10. the legislative. execu-
tive. and judicial bin was reported to
the House. It vas passed. without the
increases IN salaries OF December Il
The Senate received the bill on January
"a, and after Increasing the salary pass
ed, the bin on January -. The bin then
came back to tse House for conference.
Obstacle Discovered.
While this was on, the obstacle in the
way Of Knox serving was discovered
and on February IS the enabling meas
ure was passed, fixing the salary Of the
Secretary Of State at 5000
Today the House was called upon 10
agree to the conference report on the
legislative, executive. and judicial bill.
It was then discovered that this bin
makes the salary OF the Secretary Of
State $1,000.
Since this action succeeds that of the
enabling bin, If passed, it would have
the effect Of giving nk0-c SIgU3 and
f.ar#r cola.
against his appointment as Secretary OF
State.
BY the puculiar irony OF fate. it
seems absolutely necessary that the
bill be passed with the 81 010 provision
and then amended By anOther enabling
aeL oefoFe senator Knox could DE made
eligible.
Cannot Charge It.
BY the rules Of Congress. 10 is i'm
possible for the conferees themselves
TO change the salaries. This would be
new legislation and such must be voted
upon i'm both houses, Fl ls understood.
Since the bin passed both houses all
ready, just what viii be done to cor
rect the matter Is problem over which
the Republican leaders VIII probably
spend heart-renderug hours and ex-
haust every parliamentary eEpedeut.
The Legislative. Executive and Ju-
diclad appropriation bill. of course,
makes appropriation only for one year.
IF it IS passed In fits present form the
Secretary Of state. whoever he may be,
viii draw that amount for twelve
months when In the ordinary course
OF events, 81 Congress die uC4 tEen vote
TO continue the $1,000. the enabling act
would take effect and the salary be
automatically reduced to 5000.
No two DarIiamaut1riaus Of the House
rect the most complicated. 'baIlcd up
situation ever encountered iu the I0usa.
1t is likely thar the only way out of
the matter is TO send the bin back to
both houses, and then repeal the Score
tary OF State salary provision, send &c
Sc
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justice the men responsible fer the
charges.
For time it was thought the Gov
ernment was responsible for the inves-
tigation. Since them, however, there
have been reason for believing that VII
liam Nelson Cromwell or Douglas Rob
tnson may have been behind it.
Cried Conspiracy.
The accused men have maintained that
the entire proceedings was a hagrant
effort to override tie eonstItutfonally
guaranteed right Of freedom Of the
press.
The maximum penalty for the offence
with which they are charged is q fine
Of $1.oo0 or five years IN prison, or both.
The Press Publishing Company. PuIit-
zers and his editors are indicted i'm i've
counts. Smith and williams are iudict-
ed in six counts.
jury Presents Bill
John IT. Devlne. foreman OF the grand
jury, followed by twenty-five other
grand jurors, entered Justice GouId's
court at 1890 o'clock. and presented the
true bill
The court received the indictments.
studied them carefully for three or
four minutes and then handed them
to Clerk Hawkins. District Attorney
Baker then asked the court to issue
bench warrants for the arrest OF the
natural defendants, and summonses
against the corporate defendants.
Attorney Henry Z. Davis, who has
acted as counsel for the New York
newspaper men, was present, and. upon
Mr.. Bakers request. declared he did
rot believe the issuance Of the war
rants necessary. After conferring with
him, however. the District Attorney re
peated his request to the justice, who
ordered the warrants.
A certified copy OF each indictment.
accompanied by the bench warrant. will
be sent to New York tonight. where
hearing will soon be held before United
states Commissioner John r Shields for
the removal of the defendants TO this
jurisdiction for trial
R0Osevelt's Name.
The name OF President Roosevelt ap-
pears in the fourth anc NTH counts os
the indictment. The first count charges
libel against Charles p. Taft. Robinson
and Cromwell. The second charges
libel against Charles p. Taft, Cromwell
and j.. Plerpont Morgan.
THHe third recftes alleged libel
against Charles p. Toft. Robinson. and
CrowweH. Roosevelt's name is the first
IN the fourth count. and libel alleged
against him IS cited, together with eff
lenses against Preside7t--Iect Tai.
Charles p. TAFT, Robinsaa. and Crom-
we'll In the dfth count t.e President
name again leads the Hs. and is fol
lowed by those of Elhu Root, Robin
son, Charles p. Taft, and Cromwell.
Attorney Henry 3. Davis VIII leave
this city for New York tomorrow, where
he viii confer with members Of the
Press Company.
Mr.. Davis fired the first gun on the de-
PENDANTS side when he stated this after
noon that his clients win fight against
removal of the case 20 the District.
Counts OF Indictments.
The first count OF The indictment
against the World reads:
And the grand jurors aforesaid. uGon
Continued on Page Thlrteen)
The Washington times., 1909-02-17
"SPEEDER" FORFEITS S..

Clinton Williams, charged with vlO-
latiug the speed law. forfeited s. in
Police Court This morning He was ar
rested ON Pennsylvania avenue by Po-
Llemau Corners.
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Refused Demands.

I'm answer TO my indign3ut refusal
they stated that even if they could not
the stories, and even if
Continued on Page Thirteen)
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Continued on Page TwelveJ
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-05-21
High School Picnic.

Last Saturday about thirty-tive OF
the Young people of the Welsh high
school. enjoyed a picnic at Arce'
neaux's landing. The day was spent
in boating and general good time.
Those who didn't fall into the bayou
were we'll soaked before they reached
home, but the rain failed to damper
their spirits, for with lusty voices
thew sang their school songs and an
nounced their return to town. Inc!
| were accompanied by Misses Evln
and Hathaway.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-05-21
Kills Her Foe Of go Years.

"The most merciless enemy l had
for 20 years. declares Mrs. James
Duncan, of Hainesville, Me-, was
dvspepsia. I suffered intensely after
eating or drinking and could scarcely
sleap. After many remedies had
failed and several doctors gave mt
nm I tried Electric Bitters, whicf
cured me completely. Now l can ca
ANYTHING. | am 10 years old and an
overioyed to get my health ant
strength back again" For indlges
ton. loss of appetite, kidney trouble
lame back, female complaints, IT.
unequaled. Only SOC at all druggists
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-05-21
Forced Into Exile.

VIM Upchurch of Glen Oak, Okla.'
was an exile from home. Mountain
air, he thought, would cure a frlgh'-
fl, ,une.racking cough that had de-
fed all remedies for two years. After
six months he returned, death dogging
his steps. "Then began using Dr.
Kings New Discovery" he writes
"apd after taking six bottles am as
we,, as ever" 1t saves thousands
yearly from desperate lung diseases
Infallibe for coughs and colds, 1t dis
pells hdarseness and sore throat
Cures grip, bronchitis, hemorrhages
asthma, Group, whooping cough oo
and 81. 90, trial bottle free, guaran
teed by all druggists.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-05-21
BUT TIMES HAD CHANGED

The weary hunters returned I"
the village in deep chagrln.
"You told us about the bears Oh
the hills" blurted one OF the NM
rods, angrily. ;,
'I surely did, bull" drawled the
Oldest inhabitant Of the settlement.
"See any,"
"Not one"
"Bob cats?"
aNot a trace Of them"
The old man lit his pipe. !,
eWall, that do beat everything
he remarked, dryly. Thar wal
plenty Of them thar 90 years ag'
when I was boy. Perhaps
But the disappointed hunter
were making strides for the station
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-05-21
NO CLOSE SEASON.

A new way of expressing that
sp;r;t Of ease fat is found so rarely
e American cities, but so abundant,
" in certain rural sections, is quoted
from the Louisville courier-'0urnal
A visitor in Plunkville, after a
New DAVIS in the town, sized it up as
Follows: -,
aJudging from the quantity killed 4
in this settlement. | presume there
must be a bounty on time rouno
here. youths Companion.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-05-21
Let U. S. Congressman
Russell Advise You.

Washington, D. c., Jan. l, l9o9.
This is to certify that have per-
soually inspected and observed the
methods pursued by the faculty OF the
Tyler Commercial College OF Tyler,
Texas, and regard the institution as
exceedingly strong, both In faculty
and equipment.
I know of 20 better opportunity lot
Young man or Young woman 10 &C.
oujre such a. business training as Will
fit him or her to do successful basIle
in life. Gofaoh fsusse''
M. G. Bird Dist. Texas.
Mr.. Haynes, Mr.. Russell's private
secretary, is a writer OF the byrhe
Simpli6ed Shorthand. Mr.. Russells
daughter has since finished course
with US,
The TYLER Commercial College can
show more Endorsements from govern
ors. U. S. Senators, leading business
firms and railroads, show more graz
mates holding positions as ofhcla
: court reporters recommendations
with railroads and large business
!. concerns than any other commercla
school in this part OF the country
For full particulars write for our free
T. 1888 page, beautifully illustrated cata
logue. Address Tyler Commerce.
College, Tyler, Texas. A post car
!, will do, simply state that you wal
the catalogue and in what course c
= courses you are interested, Do it tx
H. day. Prepare. Be ready for a GOO
nosition when the busy fall sease
IT. opens up.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-05-21
Nervous
Breakdown

Nerve energy is the
force that controls the Or
CANS, Of respiration, CIR
culation, digestion and
elimination. When you
feel weak, nervous, irra-
table, sick, it is often be-
cause you lack nerve
energy, and the process
of rebuilding and sustain
ing life is interfered with.
DIR. Miles Nervine has
cured thousands Of such
cases, and will we believe
benefit If not entirely
cure you. Try it.
.sMy nervous system gave ,s. s awas
completely, and let, ..,d me s III e physi.
81 Sian s' but got no permanent relief;
rot 30 bad had to give up my my
H,,s;ness. / began taking DR.. Miles
Restorative Nsrvine. : In In 2 few coSt, nasi
az IN business again, and never mis- AL
an an Z. opportunity to recomm.sgnnad ri shi'
remedy" MRS. W. l.. Boahn,
~ Myrtle Creek, Oregon
Your druggist sells Or. Miles Nerv
Inc. and we authorize him 90 re sai,
price of first bottle (oniO u ID"
% benefit you.
Miles Medical Co, Elkhart, La
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-05-21
WoMAN's WALK.

"Next to having shapely feet
comes the habit Of using them grace
fully" said professor OF calls
themes the other day.
'sWatch the average woman when
sitting down. If she is tall there
is a tendency to coil the feet round
the legs Of the chair or to plant
them on the ground about foot
apart. If, on the other hand, she is
small, her feet either dangle help
lessly in the air or the toe OF one
foot is rested on the ground and TN
other foot hooked round the ankle
Of the first.
cit was not merely forNease tina
our grandmothers made SO much us
Of the hassock. In their days 1t wa
demanded that well-bred wome
should sit with their feet dalntll
crossed on footstool.
at would be well if this fashlo
n could be revived, and if in walklr
IT the rule were observed that wheney'
J, the feet are on the ground at tt
q same time they should be plac'
? closely together, the heels touchll
Il and the toes turned slightly OF
ward"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-05-21
STILL SERIOUS.

s1 thought you expected Mr.. NJ
here tonight said he, looking over
her guests. ssWhy didn't he Gomez
nHe sent me word he was marry
ing tonight" she answered.
seWhy should he stay away fo1
= small matter like that?" asked he
nThis is his third marriage, ism
it?"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-05-21
scalded Boys shrieks

Mortified his grandmother, Mrs. Ma
ria Taylor, of Nebo, KY, who Wfl.es
that when all thought he would die,
Bucklen,s Arnica Salve wholly cured
him. Infallible for burns scaios
cuts. fever sores, boils, skin erup
lions, 4 chilblains, 3 chapped J nanas
Soon routs piles. CSC at all druggists
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-05-21
young Girls Are Victims

OF headache, as we'll as older women
but all get quick relief and prompt
cure from DR.. Kings New Life Pills,
tha worlds best remedy for sick and
nor headaches. They make pure
Hood and strong nerves and build up
your health. Try them. zoe al al
druggists.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-05-21
THE FIRST LOCKOUT.

Adam had just put the blame on
Eve.
II am too early to put it up to
the senate" he explained.
Herewith all agreed he had done
his best under the circumstances.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-05-21
p,,st Wight Of school Entertainments
Fine,

..orto;nment givel Thursday
evening at the auditorium by snS
o,i,dren from the primary 10 'l''
grammar grades, inclusive was hIsn
" pleasing to the audience reneo'ln
credit ey both upon the children an"
tbeir teachers. Every number was oN
oaliantly given, the little folks per.
hams attracting the greater amoun' o'
ntten,;,n The drills given by 'ns
a,dar nupils were very pretty indeed
wo fee, safe in saying that the pr"-
Gram which will be given 'o"'s'A''
r;,l he as thoroughly enterOa'lAs'
a1tbouoh of a different character
Az was mentioned in our las' ISSUE
= . oeneral admittance fee OF ten Genus
@ m;l ne charged at the door, 1he
. following is the program 'of ''0
6 ening:
=. FRIDAY EVENING.
#
e r.,o,;oo Rev. A B. Welch
Cborus. Sweet and Low
:, Reading, Buds Fairy Tale,...'..''
49, Miss Lucille Anderson
49, 1nstrnmental Solo, SilverY waves
q - Miss May Daute
or Reading, Pro Patria ...........','
81, OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Aoa L 'n''0
ce Chorus, Kentucky Babe.
MS Reading, Gazelle and Swan. -.
"A Miss Pearl Martl
instrumental Solo, Danse Rustaue'
Miss lone RobinsC
Reading, The Soul of the Vlolln. -
Ing Miss Maybelle Gaooe
'0 Literary Address. MIR. R. X. Mcha
nrs Chorus, Come Where the Lilies BIO
,cs Address, Our Duty to the Scnool.'
and ....'.'.''''''''' "
and Award of Certificates and Medals
2. USHERS:
p,t,ar Ruth Robinson
res m nene Fear George Morthland
cohbert. Clyde Miller.
'ooN Amos Todd
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-05-21
Agreement to Close Business Places
saturday Afternoon During BAH

Apreement to Close Business Places
saturday Afternoon During BAH
Game Between the Welsh Reg.
MARS and 'sOld Timers"
We, the undersigned, do hereby
aoree to close our places of business
on Friday, May 81, from $3.50 to o'w
| O'Clock, in order to give our en-
nloyees an opportunity to attend sshe
hal, game at Sportsman s Park, be-
tween the Welsh Regulars ana oio
Timers:
Bertrand. Davis Co., Ltd
Planters Grocery Co.
Signal Clothing Store.
!, Model Grocery,
Cooper Drug Co., Ltd.
Welsh Furniture Store.
Welsh Jewelry co.
Martin Bros. & Co.
The Morse Hardware Co., Lta'
. L. r. Barbee.
: r. Smith.
4 K. Prentice.
-. E. F. Doan.
: Taught Lumber Co.
" Welsh Printing Co., Ltd.
Y. Southern Mercantile Go. Ltd.
Welsh Carriage s. Implement "
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-05-21
LOCAL NEWS CONTINUED

w T. Hutchinson. who, lof Oh0
40 Ct FIVE or six years has been the {
able manager of the Jennings Rice
Mill here, resigned his position re- 4,
because of ill health fn mr.
IN Miller. formerly manager OF the
Gulf Mill, and we'll and faVoraoly
known throughout the rice sectlon n,
has accepted the place and Will
take charge in August.
To anv boy or girl under If
wears of age, who will commit to
memory all of Buster browns feS-
olut;ons and our advertisements
for civ months, we will give abso-
,utelv free, to the first, a sun ..
clothes. to the second, a pair o.
shoes; to the third, hat: -, u
Southern Mercantile 20" Luz
Mrs. E. R. Houck, who has been u
the guest of frieuds here Tor the
nost three weeks, returned to hel
bono in Lake Charles, Tuesday
She was accompanied by he
DAUGHTER, Miss Edna. Rev. Houcl
and his family have a warm plac 4
IN the hearts of the people OF TIL
} community, who are always gla'
to welcome them back
) New line of samples in the lateS
:, designs in wall paper, includln
) burlap, ingram, sanitas paper f(
: kitchen and bath room, ana
) beautiful line of embossed deslgl
: in durable and dainty colorlns
, Also a fine line of mouldings al
I, plate rail samples Come IN al
} see them. Journal Book Store.
I Misses Cora and Lucy Carr !
: turned the latter part of last we
Z from Natchitoches where they ma
) been attending the State Morn
; the past year. They expect to-
J turn the last of the month to
J sumo their studies during the su
mer session, at the close of WIN
Miss Cora will have completed
work and will receive her diplol
Her many friends here have rea
to be proud of her excellent W
and achievements.
Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Butler
10 son Doris. left the latter part
r. last week for their home in Jacks
r. Michigan. During the past ii
I'd wears they have spent the gre
~, mort of the time in Welsh.
:: Butler has been manager OF
: Central City Oil company's
" ness here, which position he rel
We ly resigned. 1t is earnestly h
sss BY their many friends that
in will return to spend the winter
III. least, ifnot reside here permane
has Nat Williams, we'll and favor
,ch known to the people of this sex
ava arrived in Welsh Monday iron
~, satia, Louisiana, in the mort
=" part of the state, where ne
been in the employ OF the
,gas & Bowler company. He repor
e egllst. deep we'll proposition as -four
!, a,I ny in that section since the boil
,d duyss destroyed the cotton, and the
d miss ers began raising rice. Mr..
ka Eh'' Jams says there has been as
, ',a as twenty-five barrels OF rice
return acre raised there.
falls
!. InA PhiIatheas Entertained by mis-
Cooper Last Friday Afterno
'- Miss Leah Cooper deiightlu
| 4 f,ianHS 06 Gf
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-05-21
POST CARDS.

If you want the Latest
in post Cards, come TO
Journal Book Store.
|New Shipments arriving
almost daily.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-05-21
A PHILOSOPHICAL TAR.
Noah went aboard.

Noah went aboard.
aAnyway,".he murmured, Il have
my rain check
Thus he still hoped to see the
game.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-05-21
phiIatheas Entertained by MISS Lean
Cooper Last Friday Afternoon.


Miss Leah Cooper delightfully."- en-
tertained her girl friends OF the Pn'-
lathea class last Friday afternoon
with an sat home" The time was
pleasantly spent with fancy work and
chatting. The hostess served ae'
licious luncheon, during which sne
announced her coming marriage &c
Mr.. J. B. Simpson, which Will YAK
place at the Baptist church June %
| It can better be imagined IAN Writ1e.
the things those girls said and dla
Suffice it to say they departed VIII
MANY happy plans and best wisne
for the happiness Of the bride elect
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1909-07-10
NEWS FROM THE
STATE CAPITAL
Notes and Gossip Gathered at
Madison.
TO ENFORCE STATE OIL LAW
Chief Inspector Tracy and Fifty-Three
Deputies Begin Campaign August
Ga asoIine to Be Brought Up
to the Standard.

Madison.-Edward l.. Tracy. state
oil inspector, and his So deputies, scat
tered about the state, will begin a
rigid enforcement of new state laws
relative to selling oil products Au-
gust /.
He has sent for 50 Taglabuc Yale
tested hydrometers for use in de
termining the quality of gasoline sold,
and armed with these he expects to
bring up the standard of quality,
A law passed by the last legislature
makes it imperative that dealers in
gasoline, benZine, naphtha and other
products of petroleum in bulk or by
tank wagon shall fill out certificate
covering deliveries, certifying to the
fire test of the goods delivered and
giving the number of degrees at
which the product flashes and that at
which it burns and the gravity test,
the test to have been made by the
state oil inspection department, and
stating the date when such test was
made.