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Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-26
KING MANUEL APPOINTS
HEAD OF NEW CABINET

charged Julian Vilheno with the re-
sponsibility of forming a cabinet. The
progressive ministry under the presi-
dency of Francisco A. De Veiga Beir-
rao resigned on June IS. The revela-
tions in the bank scandal which pre-
cipitated the crisis continue. Several
persons have been arrested and one
has committed suicide.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-26
MARTIN SECURES PROBE
OF FRIAR LAND FRAUDS

WASHINGTON, June 25.-After a
fight which lasted almost since the ses-
sion of congress began Mr. Martin,
Democrat of Colorado, succeeded
thirty minutes before final adjourn
ment tonight in securing an investiga-
ton by congress of his charges of
fraud and maladministration in the
sale of friar lands in the Philippines,
and of the entire interior department of
the Philippine government by the house
committee on insular affairs. The vote
was unanimous.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-26
INFANT FALLS THREE
STORIES; is UNINJURED

ST. PAUL Mimi, June 25.--As Mar
eel Mohr, III years old, was sitting
on third story window sill last night
eating a piece of cake, her mother
saw her suddenly pitch backward and
disappear into the street below. The
mother rushed downstairs, expecting
to find a lifeless form, but was con-
fronted by the little one sitting on the
ground and asking Mamma, where's
my cake The baby was only slight
ly bruised.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-26
1900 ARE SAVED
WHEN MISSISSIPPI
STEAMER BURNS
Boat Is BeaChed After Two Mile
Race with Fiery
Death
FOUR PERISH IN DISASTER
Many Are Injured in Flames and
Dozens Who Leap in River
Are Saved
ASSOCIATED Press1

LAS CROSSE, Wis, June 25.-Late to-
night it developed that number of persons
on the steamer were severely burned and
were taken to DesOtO for medical treatment.
Dozens sustained Injuries, many of them
serious. Hundreds of people jumped into
the river when the steamer approached the
island from the top deck and sustained in
juries, some of them serious.
At least four lost their lives.
Mrs. Emma Randall of New ATbin. Ia.
was drowned; John Plane of Waukegan, La.
Norman Fox, Victory, wis, and an unknown
man burned.
Mrs. Randall jumped as soon the
alarm was sounded and was drowned. The
three men who perished were locked up in
the forward hold, having become disorder
ly. 1t is believed they burned to death.
Joe Coyle of Lansing slid down burn
ing stanchion and both hands are badly
burned.
Mrs. John Joseph of DesotO, Ia, and
Mrs. DIR. Meyer of Lansing, Ia, sustained
broken legs.
Mrs. Gus Happier of DesOtO sprained an
ankle.
The boat was valued at $4,000 and is a
total loss.
LA CROSSE, Wis, June 25.-With
1900 excursionists on board, the Home
Packet company's steamer ]. S. caught
fire in the Mississippi river between
Genoa and Victory tonight, and al
though the steamer burned to the
waters edge, prompt action of Captain
Streckfuss in beaching the boat saved
every person on board. Only one
woman was injured in the mad rush
from the boat to the island on which
the boat was beached.~
The steamer brought 1000 people
from Lansing, Iowa, and 500 from IN
termediate points to La Crosse today,
leaving here on the return trip at
o'clock tonight.
The boat caught fire when two miles
above Victory, Wis, the blaze break
ing out close to the boiler room. Put
ting on full speed Captain Streckfuss
headed the boat direct for Bad Axe
island, nearby.
Before the general alarm was
sounded, the vessel had grounded on
the sand bar. The crew worked val
iantly to control the eXcursionists, and
although there was great rush, only
one woman was injured. The excur-
sionists. stranded on an island 500 feet
long and 300 feet wide, with only a
few launches and row boats available,
made slow headway in getting to the
mainland.
Passengers rescued from the j. S.
declare they saw several women throw
their children into the Mississippi be-
fore the boat could be beached and
Jumped in after them.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-26
T. ROOSEVELT, JR., BRINGS
BRIDE TO SAN FRANCISCO

SAN FRANCISCO, June 25-Theo-
dore Roosevelt. jr., who was married
to Eleanor Butler Alexander in New
York few days ago, arrived here to-
night with his bride. The couple will
make their home in San Francisco,
where young Roosevelt will be con-
nected with a large carpet establish
ment.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-26
WIDOW OF CHAS. PAXTON
MARRIED TO LUMBERMAN

OAKLAND, June 25.-Mrs. Susan
Darneal Paxton, widow of the late
Charles Paxton, the San Francisco
broker who shot and killed himself
at his office June 8, and William H.
Talbot, wealthy lumberman, were
married this morning at the home of
The brides parents in Alameda.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-26
S. P. ENGINEER HELD FOR
DEATH OF PEDESTRIAN

OAKLAND, June 25.-Louis Frank
Braswell, engineer of the Southern Pa
cific local which ran down and killed
Frank Borosco in the railroad yards
of the company yesterday, was ar
rested and formally charged with man
slaughter today.
The authorities have decided to hold
him responsible.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-26
JURY FAILS TO DECIDE
FATE OF LEGISLATOR

CHICAGO, June 25.-After thirty
hours of argument and deliberation,
the jury which has in hand the fate4o
Lee ONeil Browne, legislative minol-
ity leader charged with bribery in con-
nection with the election of william
Lorimer to the United States senate,
had reached no agreement at 10 o'clock
tonight.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-26
WHITE SLAVE BILL is
PASSED BY THE SENATE

WASHINGTON. June 25. - The
Mann "whte slave" bill, designed to
prevent the shipment of women and
girls from one state to another for
immoral purposes, was passed by the
senate today 1t had previously
passed the house,
Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-26
PIONEERS HOLD REUNION

SAN JOSE, June 25.-The Santa
clara pioneers held their annual re-
nnion and election here today. ]. u.
Anderson, father of Alden Anderson.
who has been president of the associa-
zion four years, was reelected.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-26
PENSION APPROPRIATION
is AGREED TO BY HOUSE

WASHINGTON. June 25.-The house
conferees today yielded on the ques-
tion in dispute over the pensions APP
nropriation bill and the conference re-
,ort was agreed to by the house. The
tension bill carries $156,OOO,0O0.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-26
DANIEL sutLY DIES

WOODSTOCK. N. Y. June 25.-
Daniel Sully. the old-time actor, died
at his home tonight from Bright's
disease and heart failure. He had been
Ill for months.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-26
INDEX OF
HERALD'S NEWS
TODAY
FORECAST

FORECAST
Los Angeles and viclnlty-Fair Sundays
warmer; light south wind, changing to
north. Maximum temperature yesterday rs
degrees; minimum, SO degrees.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-08-04
WILL Be TAKEN TO
INSANE ASYLUM
Doctor Austin, Charged With
Malpractice. Declared Men
tally Unbalanced.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
Roanoke, Va, August 3.-After exam
ming witnesses, board of physicians
consisting of Doctors Joseph a. GAZE,
I. Z. Huff and r. G. Blaine, appointed
by the court to examine into the mental
condition Of Dr. Samuel A. Austin.
charged with murder and criminal mall
practice in the case of a young woman
who died here several months ago, de-
cided this evening that the accused is
mentally Unbalanced; that he must be
committed to the asylum for the insane
at Marion; that he must be subjected
there to an examination by experts,
and that If pronounced by them non
compos nentis, he must remain there
until cured.
Under the law, after DR.. Austin leaves
the Marion institution, he must be
tried on the charge pending against
him. 1t is believed. however. that to-
days decision of the board VIII forever
close all prosecution of the case.
| Years ago DR.. Austin fell from a
! train and sustained serious injury. A
| part of his skull had to be removed.
To this injury is traced the cause OF
| the mental disturbance from which
the board OF inquiry believes he is suf-
fering. He has been a prominent prac-
titioner here many years and has a
large family. He has been practicing
his profession up to to-day.
Under the boards decision he will
be removed to the asylum tomorrow
He is in the custody of Sheriff Tillet'
| tonight
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-08-04
ATKINSON TRIAL
SET FOR TO NIGHT
Member Of Howitzers to Be
ourt-Martialed for Not
Attending Camp.

For the purpose of settling, at least
in the public mind, If not in military
usage, the refusal of employers to al
low their men to attend encampments,
the trial of Sergeant Frank l.. Atkin-
son, of the Richmond Howit.ers, Will
be held tonight In the armory OF the
command. A general court-martial has
been detailed for the purpose by Adju-
tant- General w. W,wSale.
In his official communication request
ing the court, Captain William M. My
ers expressed the opinion that the evil
dence would show that Sergeant Atkin-
son was prevented from attending the
recent camp at Gettys burg because his
employers would not allow his absence
from the city. General comment
throughout the State has disapproved
fine action OF corporations IN this re-
spect. @
the concern which employs Sergeant
Atkinson has remained quiet. and it
NAV he that 1t will have evidence to
nresent tonight that will throw some
nav light on the situation. It Is said
that in the past this company has been
most ready TO allow its men to perform
yany sort of military duty
The court Will be composed as fol-
lows. Major II. w, Bowles. president;
Major benjamin Harrison, Petersburgi
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-08-04
Saw or Heard Nothing.

London, August 81 had seen or
heard nothing until the cruel blow
TELL. Am returning home"
This message from Ethel Glare Lee
neve was received by her sister In Lon
don tonight. 1t brought great relief to
tie relatives OF the woman who is to be
charged Jointly with Or. crippen with
murder. The mother and sister have
sent numerous kilograms to Ethel Le-
neve expressing their confidence III
her tnnocense and urging her to tell
all to the police.
A search Of the registry Office has
failed to reveal any evidence that Ethel
Leneve was married to Crippen, and
thus far such marriage has not been
reported at Somerset House, which the
clergy officials would be required TO
DO within a month after the ceremony.
Inspector Dew testified at the in
quest that Ethel Leneve did not claim
to be married, but said that she was
Cripi%ln's housekeeper. She told her
PARENTS, however. that she was mar
rled, but made excuses when they ask
ed her to show her marriage certifi-
cate.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-08-04

Muskogee, Okla, August 3.--Tnves-
tigation of charges made in the United
States Senate by Senator 7. p. Gore
that he ana a member of the House
OF representatives, each had been OF
fered bride of $4,000 to further u
scheme whereby the indians of Okla
homa were to be deprived of $3,0O0,OO0
profits due them through the sale or
coal and asphalt lands in this State,
is to be begun here tomorrow. SEN
ator Gore to-day SAID:
II will tell the full details OF the
statement Matched at Washington to
mulct these Indians out of S3,000,0UO
through the sale of their lands
Will give names, dates and other cir
cumstances relative to the bride of
$4,000 offered to me and to Il mem
Der of the House of Representative to
remove our opposition to the scheme
which would throw that vast sum or
money into the hands OF privcte attor-
heys."
The committee was appointed by
the HOUSE OF Representatives to in
vestigate what are known as tho Nc
Murray contracts with the Chckasaw
and Choctaw tribes of Indians. 1t is
headed by Chairman Charles H Burke,
of South Dakota, and Will convene at
a. NJ. tomorrow.
Senator Gore probably will be the
first witness. The charges as made by
Senator Gore in the Senate on June "a,
and which form the basis for the pres
ent investigation are that:
j. F. McMurray, of McAlester, Okla,
and his associates had obtained TO-
600 individual contracts with Chlcka-
saw and Choctaw Indians for the sale
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-08-04
r AIN AND HAIL BRING
MUCH NEEDED RELIEF
Crowd Pants as Needle Climbs Indicator in Cap
itol Square Kiosk-Watcher Claims That
Highest Point of Season Was Reached

Yesterday was the hottest, most hui
midiry- est-it is hard matter to ham
die or understand that word humidity
of the whole summer. The fact was
made known to the grasping brain Of
a reporter late in the AFTERNOON when
he stood in front of the kiosk and
looked with awe upon the various and
sundry, especially sundry. agony reg
istering apparatus that so to make q
fat man warmer than the proverbial
hinges OF the doors TO which Charon
directs the has-beens.
1t was seedy looking individual
with sandy moustache that slipped
the hungry-Syed reporter the informa-
ton about the matter. The seedy
looking Individual was rather shy on
garmcnture and appearance. but the
way he was long on information would
have made a stock broker offer him
real money. 1t may be said, confiden-
tally, of course, that he would make a
race course tout look like q candi
date for the Ounce cap. He was there
there with the info. And he slipped
it straight.
Kiosk Climbs On.
Just as the sun was sliding from the
zenith and the little girls began to
come out on the front door steps with
white frocks and blue ribbons, the
hungry-eyed reporter with an abso-
lutely blank score wandered into the
Capitol Square with no intention OF
feeding the Dummies. He wanted some
thing to write about, and as a las,
chance he bethought himself, as the
captain of the good ship Indomitable
did, of the Kiosk. The kiosk is strong
on facts and in facts there is some
times misunderstanding not much.
AS the purple pointer was pencillne
the poignant pain of pestered people
df that amt ALTERATION McGraW ain't
Irish, the hungry eyed reporter piped
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-08-04
The Result in Kansas.

Topeka, Kan, August 3.---While the
returns from the Republican State
primary are not completed, yet enough
were in tonight to show who the
winners arc.
Six Insurgents and two stand-pat
Republicans are nominated for Con-
gress Two Of the 1nsurgents-E. a.
Madison and Victor Murdoch. incum-
bents. from the seventh and Eighth
Districts, espectively--had no oppo-
stion.
Governor w. f. Stubs, Progressive
candidate for Governor, defeated
Thomas Wagstaff, Conservative. by.
27,372 vo,es
The results of the congressional
nominations follow:
cumbent, standpatter. defeated T. A.
McNeal by majority OF COS
Second District-A. C. Mitchell, In
surgent, defeated c. F. Scott, incurn.
bent. tand-patter, by 1,OOu.
Third pistrict-P. p. Campbell, In
cumbent. stand-patter, defeated Ar
thur Craiston.
Fourth Dlstrict-Fred S. jackson,
Insurgent, defeated j. NJ Miller, in
cumhent. stand patter, by majority
of 1871.
Fifth District-R. r. Rees, 1nsur-
gent defeated ". 4. caiderhead, in
cumbent, stand patter, by $500.
Sixth District. D. Young, Insur-
gent. defeated w. II. Reeder, incum-
bent. stand-patter. by 1000 votes.
Seventh District-E. II. Madison, In
surgent, no opposition.
Eighth Distriet-victor Murdoch,
1nsurgent. no opposition.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-08-04
SENATOR GORE READY
TO TELL WHOLE STORY
Will Relate to Investigating Committee How At
tempt Was Made to Bride Him and
Rob Indians
Rob Indians.

OF 100000 acres OF coal and asphalt
lands, estimated to be worth from
$50, 100000 to S160,OO0.0Uo.
That the profit to McMurray and his
associates was to be 10 per cent. OF
a sum ranging from $3,000,U00 to
$16,000,0oO.
That a New York syndicate was al
ready prepared to take over the land
at S3O,0O0,0oo.
That when opposition to approving
the contracts arose in Congress, he
(Senator Gore) was approached and
was told that $4,000 or perhaps $780,
600 would be available to him, and
that like sum would be available to
a member of the House of Representa-
tives II all opposition was removed
That IL the contracts had been ap-
proved the Indians would have been
deprived of 10 per cent. of the profits
guaranteed them by the government
and the money would have gone to
pay attorneys fees" for which no ma
terial service had been rendered Sena-
tor Gore also charged that IAN eX-
Senator from Nebraska and an ex-
Senator from Kansas were interested
in the contracts"
in my charge before the Senate,
did not give any names concerning the
offers of bribery" said Senator Core
THAT and other information L am
now ready to impart before the In
vestigating committee
Besides Mr.. Burke, other members
of the investigating committee are
Congressman Philip P. Campbell, of
Kansas: Clarence B. Miller, of Mime
sota John III. Stephens, of Texas, and
e. w. Saunders, of Virginia.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-08-04
Forming New Company.

Work is progressing satisfactorily IN
securing pledges Of enlistment in Com
pany Fl, First Regiment, which has
been out of existence for several years.
It is hoped to have a full meeting early
In September for organization ana
election of line officers. Several of1l-
GERS Of the First Battalion are men.
toned for the captaincy, but so far
sentiment has crystallized on no one
man. Although the new, or rather re-
stored, company Is likely to De az
tached to some other battalion, IT VIII
for all practical purposes be part OF
the Richmond command. using the sew
enth Street Armory
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-08-04
ANOTHER AVIATOR
is DASHED TO DEATH

rushed upon the field. The wife fell
unconscious beside the body. while the
brother In a fit of grief threw himself
lead foremost upon the wrecked ma.
chine.
NJ olieslagers, who held the records
for duration flights. had narrow es-
cape from death to-day. Through sons
defect IN the motor his monoplane
dropped to the ground from a height
OF siNty-five feet. and was wrecked.
The aviator was helped from the wreck
age, ana was found to be practically
uninjured,
Nicholas Kinet was one Of the stars
OF the Brussels meet.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-08-04

Memphis, Tenn, August s.-one Of
the most bitter and exciting cam
paigns in the history of Tennessee,
was brought to close tonight and
the respective candidates for seats on
the bench of the Supreme Court and
Court OF Civil Appeals now await the
verdict of the voters tomorrow.
Charges and countercharges Of the
most vicious character have been flung
into the camps of the contestants.
Governor Patterson has stumped the
State for the regular Democratic noml-
nees, while Attorney-General Cnarles
T. Gates, Railroad Commissioner Enloe,
General Harvey Hannah, and other
we'll known political leaders nave
made whirlwind campaign for the
independent ticket. TlNs latter ticket
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-08-04

the kiosk. Also he piped the seedy-
looking Individual. and he began TO
absorb information from the first pip
ing. The array of picture post cards
showing the cloud effects on the rock
bound coast of Maine was first explain
ed. The reporter learned in three
minutes more about cumulus and Gu
null and such like than Farmer Evans
learned In forty years.
Trenches Top Notch.
Then the purple pointer, which indi-
Gates the temperature, was demon
strated. and the purple line showed a
temperature rise of several points
above the century mark. The s. L. L.
began to get busy with the CONVERSE
ton, and he told of the temperature as
If he had been sitting in front of that
kiosk watching results since the first
OF May
He showed by actual figures that 1t
was the hottest day in the year. and
mentioned casually that it was impos-
sible for the pointer to be wrong. And
it was hot enough to believe him.
Before he left that Kiosk the hun
gry-eyed reporters collar was wilted
Ito a rag. and the hopping he had
given to his brow made that portion
of his anatomy look like patient in
the barbers itch ward.
Hail Brings Relief.
1t would hardly be worth the men
tionng except for the fact that the
seedy looking individual stated as a
fact that such heat could not be with
out results, and predicted that 1t
would both rain and hail before the
day was out. And there he was right
Before the shades of night had settled
theirs was a. bunch Of hail and a large
consignment of rain, which. of course,
settled the question beyond the hope OF
successful contradiction.
Yesterday was the hottest day OF the
Misunderstanding to the Kiosk.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-08-04

BRUSSELS. August 3.-Falling from a
great height, Nicholas Kinet. the BEL
gian aviator, was instantly killed TINS
arternoon. Only three weeks ago. his
brother Daniel, one Of the best known
Of the foreign aeronauts, was killed N
a similar manner at Client. Nlcho1as
I<inet was flying at a height OF ABOUT
ESQ feet, when he was caught in q
souall. A rear wire OF his biplane
snapped, and becoming cntangled IN the
rotor, stopped the engine with a sud
denness that turned the aeroplane on
its side. The machine crashed TO the
ground and Kinet was crushed under
IL.
His wife and brother We're among
the witnesses OF the accident ana
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-08-04
TEDDY HAS HAPPY
DAY WITH MINERS
Continued From First Page.)

Continued FROM FlrSt Page.)
other FIVE were not at home, and she
begged the colonel's pardon.
One Of Mrs. McLaughlin's children
insisted that the colonel play the piano.
Ut can't" he protested.
AS the party had climbed into the
automobile breaker boy came UP at
full speed. "stop! stop!" he cried,
hreathlessly. "There is a woman down
the street who has got eighteen chill
dren. and she wants to see YOU" But
Ct was getting late, and Colonel Roose-
Welt had to proceed without seeing
her.
Colonel Roosevelt is due in New York
early in the nDrning and expects then
to go on to Oyster Bay.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-08-04
Ritter CAMPAIGN
HAS COME TO CLOSE
Endorsed by the Republican

has been Endorsed by the Republican
organization.
Both sides are claiming certain vic
tory and no results can conservatively
be vouchsafed until the ballots are
counted.
The principal feature of the cam
paign in this judicial election has
been the injection of Governor Patter-
sons official record. The pardoning Of
Colonel Duncan B. Cooper for the kill
ing of Senator Carmack has been used
as an argument against the regular
nominees. The Governor and his friends
promptly accepted the gauge thrown at
him and have defended his official acts.
Governor Patterson has been nomi-
mated for third term by the regular
Democrats, but the election for this
office will not come up until next No
yenlber
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-08-04
MORGAN COMES TO RESCUE
Syndicate of Bankers Takes Over $4,000
Shares of C. & u. Stock.

Shares of C. .S o. Stock.
New York, August Sit became
known to-day that another speculative
syndicate has been eased of heavier
holdings than II could carry. Friends
of Edwin Hawley will be quoted in the
New York World Tomorrow as admit
ting that syndicate of bankers, said
10 be headed by ]. P. Morgan & Co..
has taken over $4,000 shares of Ches-
apeake and Ohio stock, bought by them
since the Pennsylvania and Kuhn, Loeb
q Co. parted with their interest. Mr.
Hawley's control. however, is said to
remain intact.
Chesapeake and Ohio has recently
sold as high as 80, and the pool is said
to have bought at an average above so.
Latterly decline set in. Under re-
peated drivers. the stock touched 65
yesterday. Support developed. and the
price rallied to 10. Now appears the
explanation that Morgan came to the
rescue.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-08-04
Hnrper-Dardcn.

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.
suffolk, Va, August 3.-M!ss Marga-
ret india Darden. of Franklin. daugh-
ter Of the late J. w. Darden, and Rob
ert Leslie Harper. of Wakefield, ~ c.,
were married to-day at the residence
of Mrs. p A. Eure, in Franklin. by Rev.
c. II. Rowland. of the Christian Church.
Miss Mabel Darden, CT Suffolk, was
maid OF honor, and J. w. H. Darden of
BranchVille. best man. Mr.. and Mrs.
Harper left for Asheville to spend their
honeymoon.