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The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1910-08-04
Banks Hold Vast Reserve

MISUNDERSTANDING to a state
ment issued by Comptroller Of the
Currency Murray the total reserve
held by all National banks on June
80 last, was $1,314,9S7,0 1S, an aver
age of 81 of the deposits being SUI
ject to reserve requirements.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1910-08-04
Atlanta Bandit Handed.

Decatur, Ga-Protesting his inno-
cence to the last, Charlie Walker, one
Of the four negroes convicted OF the
murder of Motorman s. 7. Brown, in
the Atlanta street car hold-up of a
few months ago, met his death on
the gaIlows in the DeKalb county ian.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1910-08-04
oirI somnambuIlst KIlIed.

New Orleans. Alma Barere, aged
twenty-five, while walking in her
sleep, was mistaken for a burglar by
an employee OF her uncle He dis
charged load Of buckshot into the
girls body and she died almost i'm
stantly.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1910-08-04
Rawn's own Deed, Says Jury.

Chicago.-The coroner's jury EN-.
paneled to inquire into the death of
Ira G. Rawn, late president of the
Monon railroad, returned an open yer.
dict, finding that he died from shot
fired from his own weapon by his
own hand.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1910-08-04

Washington. Owing to the discov-
cry Of the foot and mouth disease
among cattle in Yorkshire, England,
the Importation Of cattle from that
country into the United States has
been prohibited until tho extent Of
the disease can be determined
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1910-08-04
MIssIna cashIer CAUGHT.

New York. Ernest Wider, the miss
ing cashier Of the Russo-Chinese
bank, sought in connection with the
theft of 100000 in securities from
that institution, was arrested here,
according to information received at
police headquarters.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1910-08-04
John G. Carlisle Dead

New York City.-John G. Carlij Q.
former secretary Of the treasury, W,,o
had been critically i'll for the ps u
week died at his apartments =
New York Of heart failure, accomps Q
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1910-08-04
Cotton Rates Too High.

Washington.-A complaint was fl.
ed with the interstate commerce com
mission by the A. P. Brantley com
pany Of Savannah (Ga.), against the
New England Navigation company,
the Ocean Steamship company and
the Atlantic Coast Line railway,
charging that the ocean rates on sea
island cotton from Georgia to New
England points are too hign.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1910-08-04
Stole S12,ooo,oOo; Gets Two Years.

Paris Henry Rochelle, accused OF
s12,OOO,OO0 frauds, was convicted. xe
was sentenced to two years imprison.
ment and to pay 5000 fine
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-31
MILLERS OBJECT TO THE
CHARGE OF MISBRANDING
Flour Company's Motion to Strike
Out Argued in the Federal Court
at Kansas City.

KANSAS CITY. May 31.-Millers, grain
men and bakers from various parts of
the country were in the federal court
here today when the case Of the govern
ment against certain millers, charged
with adulteration in bleaching -four and
with misbranding -four. In violation Of
the food and drug act Of 1903. was called
before Judge Mcpherson. The case Is
based upon the governments seizure Of
e25 sacks Of flour in grocery store at
Castle, No. April IL, 1910. The -four
had been shipped by the Lexington Mill
and Elevator Company Of Lexington. Neb
Attorneys representing the Lexington
Mill and Elevator Company last wee,
filed q motion in the federal court here
asking that the portion OF the govern
ment's petition charging misbranding be
stricken out. The argument on this mo-
ton first occupied the time of the court
today. Pierce Butler. special United
States attorney OF st. Paul, represented
the government.
Among the expert witnesses subpoe-
naed were DR.. Harvey w. Wiley Of the
Department of Agriculture.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-31
SNOW ON LAKE SUPERIOR:
120 AT YUMA, ARIZ.
Weather in Various
Parts Of Country-No Warm
Wave in Sight.

While snow was falling yesterday after
noon over Lake Superior and vicinity,
with the temperature 2 degrees below the
freezing point on the Canadian side of
the lake. the temperature at Yuma, Ariz.
broke all previous records at regular
weather bureau stations by recording 120
degrees Fahrenheit in the shade
Referring to these unusual and almost
phenomenal conditions today, Prof Harry
Frankenfield, official weather forecaster,
said 1t could not be wondered at that
weather forecasting was a difficult prop
esition during the prevalence of such
meteorological vagaries. He also said
that telegraphic reports received at the
weather bureau today told of the con-
tinuance of the hot wave in the west
LAS yet" Prof. Frankenfield explained,
there is no real warm weather in sight
for this section. The temperature took
sudden drop here Of IL degrees last
evening-from "a to 63. At 8 o'clock this
morning the thermometers at the weather
bureau registered 81 degrees
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-31
Grand Jury Continues Probe of
Lorimer Bribery Case.
TO QUIZ REPRESENTATIVES
Awarding Of Furniture Contract
Also to Be Investigated.
SUBPOENAS BEING ISSUED
Examination This Afternoon Prob
ably Will Be Under Direction Of
Assistant States Attorney.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,. May 31.-Prepara-
tions were made today for the presenta
ton Of another chapter in the legislative
bribery investigation before the Sanga
mon county grand jury.
The jurors waited to quiz Representa-
tives c. L. McMackIn (republican) OF Sa-
lem and H. D. McCullom (democrat) Of
Louisville, ILL.,. who were subpoenaed
several days ago to appear before the in
vestigators. Both McMackin and McCul-
lom are from the forty-second senatorial
district, from which Senator Hoist
law comes. and both voted for William
Lorimer on the day he was elected to the
United States Senate, a circumstance
which they may be called on to explain
Another witness scheduled for question
ing today is A. B. Johnston Of the John
ston & Hatcher Furniture Company,
which, by the votes Of Senators Ho'stlaw
and Pemberton and Representative Joseph
s. Clark of the legislative committee. re-
cefved the contract for supplying new
desks and chairs for the general assembly
rooms For this vote HolstIaw confessed
he was promised $500, while Pemberton
and Clark are accused of agreeing to ac-
cent 81 900 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-31
Returnable Thursday.

Subpoenas for two more state repre-
sentatives who are to be questioned in the
bribery investigation were issued today.
The men named are Representative A. w.
Foster of Rushville and Representative
e. F. Staymates of Clinton.
Both legislators are democrats. and
voted for William Lorimer for United
States senator. Foster is summoned to
appear before the grand jury Thursday.
\ subpoena returnable the same day
has been issued for Nathaniel Cohen,
state fish commissioner. Representative
Foster was chairman of the fish and
game committee of the forty-sixth gen.
eral assembly, which drafted new fish
and game law.
The examination of Representatives c..
L. McMackin and II. D. McCullon will be
iinoer the direction of Assistant State s
Attorney Bernard. unless his chief, Mr..
Burke, returns before the grand jury
convenes this afternoon. 1t Is generally
understood here that States Attorney
Burke will visit Chicago before return
ing to . capital, in order to verify por-
tions of the confession Of State Senator
HOlst!aw-
State senator John Broderick of Chi
cago. who. with Senator Pemberton and
Representative Clark. gave bonds yes
terday, remained here last night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-31
HOUSE CHAPLAIN SCORES
MUCKRACKERS.IN I'M PRAYER
Invokes Blessing Upon the "Real
Reformers, the True Statesmen,
the Pure Patriot,

The pessimists. muckrakers and dema-
gogues 'in the press, on the platform
and in the pulpit were given a sound
scoring by Rev. Henry \. Couden. chap
lain of the House. in his ope 1g prayer
today.
I'VE bless Thy holy name for the up
ward look, the higher resolve, the broader
faith, the brighter hope, the stronger
love, the firmer step and the forward
movement which characterizes our age.
in spite or the alarmists, the ominous
growls of the pessimists, the gloating
song of the muckraker and the cry of the
demagogue in the press, on the plat
form and in the pulpit prayed the chap
lain We most fervently pray he con-
tinued. "for the real reformers. the true
statesmen, the pure patriot, the noble,
generous. high-minded. sincere preacher.
that their tribes may increase and lead
us onward to yet greater attainments."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-31
NORTON THE CHOICE.
Probably the New Secretary
to the President.
MUCH DESIRED BY TAFT
Secretary Of Treasury Consents to
Part With Assistant.
FORSTER NOW FILLS PLACE
Not Known When New Appointment
Will Be ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Boys at White House.
MUCH DESIRED BY TAFT
FORSTER NOW FILLS PLACE

1t is regarded here today as practically
certain that Charles D. Norton of Chi
cago. assistant secretary Of the Treasury,
will succeed Fred w. Carpenter as secre.
tary to the President. The decision is
said to have been reached by President
Taft soon after his return from New
York, where yesterday he reviewed the
Memorial day parade.
There had been some question as to
whether Mr.. Norton would be willing to
give UP his work in the Treasury at this
time to assume the secretaryship But it
Is understood that the President has been
assured that Mr.. Norton stands ready to
give his best services to the President in
whatever capacity Mr.. Taft may desire
them.
Mr.. Norton is known to have the
success OF the administration very
much at heart and to be willing to
sacrifice any personal preferences or
ambitions to that end.
President Taft is anxious to have as
secretary a man who in q way will be
an assistant President" He has de-
clared to his friends that he wants a
man who will relieve him of all the
minor details of the executive office,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-31
POLICEMAN KILLS MAN
SHOOTING AT ASSAlLANTS
James 0'Neil, Attacked in the North
eastern Part Of Philadelphia,
Turns on Crowd

PHILADELPHIA, May 31.-James
O'NeiI, twenty-seven years old, was shot
and killed by John O'Rourke, q police
man. in the northeastern part Of the city
during an encounter early today between
the policeman and a boisterous crowd OF
young men. Whether O'Neil was a MEM
ber OF the party or only passerby Is not
known.
The policeman was attacked and badly
beaten and while lying on the sidewalk
sailants The crowd dispersed and other
policemen. attracted by the revolver shot,
found O'Rourke and ONeil on the side
walk. Both were sent to a hospital,
where 1t was found that O'Neil was dead
and the policeman in a serious condition
from the beating he had received.
No arrests have yet been. .madesaskNs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-31
STRIKERS TO STAY OUT.
Twelve Thousand Miners We're Ex-
pected to Resume Work Today.

WILKESBARRE, Pa, May 31.-Con-
trary to expectation the 1900 anthracite
mine workers in the Pittston district,
who have been on strike for nearly two
weeks, did not return to work today. The
Italians, who are in the majority. want
the operators to sign an agreement with
them at once which the operators refuse
to do until the grievances are investigat-
ed by the conciliation board. The strik-
ers claim they are excessively docked and
that coal they mine is not properly
weighed.
A meeting Of the strike leaders from
each colliery will be held this afternoon.
The Italian parish priests have come out
strongly In favor Of the men returning to
work, and at a meeting this afternoon
they are expected to be heard On the
subject.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-31
much as Mr.. Loeb shared the arduous
labors Of Mr.. Roosevelt.
Anxious to Appoint Norton.

The President has been anxious from
the first to appoint Mr.. Norton. At the
same time he recognized that there were
other considerations to be recognized. He
did not desire too seriously to cripple the
Treasury Department by taking Mr.. Nor
ton out of it, 1t is understood today.
however. that Secretary MacVeagh has
given his consent.
Just when Mr.. Norton's appointment
will be announced is not known. There
has been some talk that 1t would be with
held until after Mr.. Carpenters confir-
nation as minister to Morocco. The lat
ter already has given UP the duties OF
the -secretaryship, and Assistant Secre.
tary Forster is acting.
President Sees Alternately Boys.
President Taft shook hands today with
the two little Oklahoma horsemen who
have ridden all the way from the west
to be in New York in time to greet ex-
President Roosevelt upon his return from
abroad. These youngsters, Louis and
Temple Alternately. nine and six years
old, sons of Jack Abernathy, the Won
killer and United States marshal, calieo
at the White House just before the caol-
net meeting They had no appointment.
but when the President found they were
waiting he admitted them without delay
and cordially greeted them.
Both boys wore long trousers. more be-
fitting youngster of twelve or fourteen,
and in their coat lapels were Shriner
buttons. their father being a high Mason.
The President "jolled" the little fellows
by asking if big horses We're not re-
quired to hold them. He also wished
them good luck in the continuation of
their journey to New York, which they
will resume in few days.
The two boys had been In the White
House before, having taken luncheon
with ex-President Roosevelt They had
been thoroughly coached as to observing
as confidential whatever took place be-
tween them ard the President. and they
would nr1 discuss their conversation with
the chief executive.
A delegation of Kansas City. Mo-, busi-
ness ard professional men called on P:'esi-
dent Taft today to tell him Of the qualifi-
cations Of Arba s. Van Valkenburgh for
judge of the western district of Missouri,
in place of Judge John F. Philips. who
has retired. Mr.. Van Va!kenburgh is the
United States attorney Of that district
ard has made good record The delega-
ton which was introduced to the Pres
dent by Senator Warner consisted OF
Charles NJ. Bush. w. c. Michaels. j. A.
Harzfeld. Charles Baird. d. J. Half and
[. B. Kimbrell. The President did not
make any promises, but he is known to
have Mr.. Van Valkenburgh upon his list.
The belief of Missouri people is that his
nomination will go to the Senate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-31
REGULATES HOLY ORDERS.
Spain Requires Registration Of Alien
Societies Under Suspended Law.

MADRID. May 31.-An imperial de-
cree was issued today directing the re-
ligious orders not authorized by the
concordat OF 1851 or engaged in In
dustry. to seek immediately authoriza-
tion under the law adopted in 1887.
This law, which has not heretofore
been enforced. provides. with other
things. that members of foreign re-
ligious orders must be registered.
The issuance Of the decree follows the
protest of the Spanish episcopate
against the interference by the gov
ernment with orders which are recog-
nized by the Vatican, but which have
been ignored by Premier Canaleise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-31

SABLE ISLAND. May 31.-Steamer
Teutonic. Southampton for New York. in
communication with the Marconi station
here when 10 miles east Of Sandy Hook
at 8 am. Dock about 1880 am. Thurs
day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-31

Thomas r. Shipp. secretary OF the Ma
tional Conservation Association, who met
Clifford Pinchot yesterday in New York.
when the former forester Of the United
States arrived from Europe, declared
this morning prior to a meeting of the
executive committee the National Con-
serFation Congress that Mr.. Pinchot in
tended to devote his entire time and all
his energy in future to the work of con-
servation.
''Mr. Pinchot will arrive in Washing
ton this afternoon at $3.50 O'clock" said
Mr.. Shipp He will stay here indefinitely
to devote himself to the work of the con-
servation association, of which he is the
president.
ing and is intensely enthusiastic about
his work.
Roosevelt Will Speak.
He told me that Col. Roosevelt had
positively promised to speak at the con-
gress in st. Paul next September, anu
that the former President looks forward
tc that event with keen anticipation.
The meeting Of the executive committee
of the congress will continue all day.
Mr. Pinchot will attend Immediately upon
his arrival. Among those in attendance
are: J. B. White of Kansas City, the
chairman; B. n. Baker Of Baltimore, the
president of the congress-: Ralph H.
Wheelock of st. Paul, private secretary
of Gov a. O. Everhardt Of Minnesota.
and Joseph II. Beck. tr., of ST. Paul,
representing the commercial Organiza-
tions of that city.
At this meeting the tentative plans for
the. congress are being discussed and the
preliminary work on the program is
being taken up. One of the most i'm
portant matters to be decided Will be the
unit of representation.
Among those who will attend the con-
gress as delegates will be officers and
members OF state conservation commits
slons, governors of states, state foresters,
mayors of cities of more than 2O,OUJ pop
uiatlon, anu representative Oh DO..4 Us
of trade, engineering associations and
other organizations which have mani
tested an interest in conservation ques-
tionS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-31
Body Brought From Europe.

NEW YORK. May Sion the steamer
Kaiser Wilhelm II. which reached port
today. was the body Of George Stegmaier
Of Wllkesbarre, Pa. who died. at Carls-
bad. Mrs Stegmaier and heS1 two sons
Mese-on=hoard..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-31
5000 Expected to Attend.

The sessions will be held in the great
auditorium in st. Paul, which seats more
than 10000 persons. 1t is expected that
there will be upward of 5000 delegates
in attendance. The sessions will continue
during the first week of September.
Mr.. Pinchot will have his Offices at the
headquarters of the conservation associa-
tion in the Colorado building, and will
probably remain here throughout most of
the summer. He will make short trip to
81. Paul on June II. to make long
promised address before the Roosevelt
Club of that city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-31
Arrives at st. Petersburg.

ST. PETERSBURG. May 31.-Wiliing
Spencer of Pennsylvania, recently ap.
pointed1thir secretary of the American
embassy here arrived .todayA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-31
FLIGHT TO CAPITAL u. 5. MAY STEP IN
New York Washington Aero Possibility of Proectorae in
Race Is Now Proposed. Nicaragua Discussed.
FEATURE FOR THE FOURTH SITUATION is COMPL lCATED
Chamber Considers Of Party Seeks
ferlng Cash Prize at Buefelds.
AERO CLUB IS INTERESTED TWO COURSES CONSIDERED
aas wired curss ana Both Involve
Asking for TersPopuar Sub for Pacihcaion
scription Suggested mnstratiop ~ F,a,...
New York-to-W Washington Aero
Race Is Now Proposed.
FEATURE FOR THE FOURTH
Chamber of Commerce Considers Of.
fering Cash Prize.
AERO CLUB IS INTERESTED
Has Wired Curtiss and Hamilton
Asking for Terms-Popular Sub
scription Suggested.

Glenn H. Curtiss and his fellow-avia-
tors may take part in a New York-to-
Washington aerial race on the Fourth of
July. The proposition to offer prize of
$4,000 to the winner of such race will
be discussed at the meeting of the board
OF directors Of the Washington Chamber
Of Commerce tomorrow afternoon. AL
ready. it is understood. several Of the
members of the Chamber of Commerce
are favorably inclined to the plan.
William F. GUIDE. president of the
chamber said today that he thought an
aerial race from New York, with the
National Capital as goal. would be a
great addition to the celebration Of the
anniversary of the Declaration of Inde-
pendence.
Mr.. Guide was enthusiastic over the
plan as an advertisement for Washing
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-31
Curtiss Asked for Terms.

Telegraphic inquiry was made of Cur
tiss and Charles X. Hamilton by the
Aero Club Of Washington today as to the
terms on which they would be willing
to arrange an aeroplane race from New
York to Washington. 1t was tentatively
determined to see whether 9 substantial
purse could be raised for such q race
It was thought that Washington, Balti-
more. Philadelphia and New York be-
tween them could offer a purse that
would be decided inducement not only
to Curtiss and Hamilton, but to any
other aviatOrs who were able to make
such a flight
The Washington Aero Club wants to
get all of the Washington newspapers
interested in the project. and not to make
1t the work Of any one paper. Such
suggestion has been made to all of the
papers here. and all Of them have prom
ised to give the project hearty support.
Curtiss Would Make Trip.
Curtiss has suggested that the next
long-distance trip he wants to make is
from New York to Washington. The
distance is 235 miles and the trip would
not only be easier than the suggested
trip from New York to Chicago, but
would have the advantage that there
are number Of good stopping places
on the way and that the aeroplane
would be in sight from several large
cities. II the trip was made along the
line of the railroad, the f1ier or fiiers
would be In sight from a train practical.
ly the whole distance.
Mr.. Curtiss said that he thought two
stops on the way would be sufficient, and
he suggested Franklin Field, in Philadel-
phia. Pimlico racetrack, outside of BaIti-
more, and Benning, at Washington, for
the finish.
an actual race arranged, as c. K. Hamil-
ton says he is anxious to make the fight,
and with a substantial prize up for the
race it would be the first sporting event
OF the sort In the world, and would be
a matter OF great interest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-31
WEATHER.

Partly cloudy and continued
cool tonight. Wednesday fair
and slightly warmer.