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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-10-01
SUES DOCTOR AND HOSPITAL
Woman, Alleging Malpractice, Brings
Action for 100000 Damages.

IBy Telegraph 20 The TribuneI
Utica. n. Y. Sept. 3o.-Dr James W.
Cassell. Of New York. and the ]. Hood
Wright Memorial Hospital are named as
defendants in an action for 100000 dam
ages claimed due for alleged malpractice
heard before a referee in this city to-
day.
Mrs. Margaret V. B. Delamar, of Utica,
who brings the action, claims that on
March 6. 1903, she was taken to the hos
pital suffering from an affection of the
side OF her face and neck Dr. CasseIl
pronounced her trouble nastoiditis. she al
leges, and performed an operation AS
the result of the carelessness of the hos
rital authorities. she alleges, her mouth
is drawn around to one side of her face
and her eyelids fail to perform their func-
tons. She claims that she suffered great
pain, that her mental power is impaired,
and declares that she sustained injuries
from which she will never recover. Before
the operation, the plaintiff says. DR.
cassell shaved the side OF my head with a
razor dull as a hoe"
DIR. Cassen testified to-day regarding the
operation, illustrating IT with a human
skull which ne took from his suit case.
The hearing Is still under way.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-10-01
THOMAS r. CONWAY.

Thomas Franklin Conway, who was nomi-
mated for Lieutenant Governor. Is another
long standing yearner for political prefer
ment. He won the Democratic nomination
for Attorney General of the state in 1895.
In 1900 he received the same honor, but In
vain. In 1908 he had longings for the gov
ernorship. and received some support from
the northern part of the state.
Mr.. Conway was born in 1862 In Chester
field. Essex County. n. Y, where he &C
Quired the rudiments of a substantial edu-
cation, after which he was graduated from
Keesevile Academy.
He is of Irish descent. In 1881 he began
reading law with the firm OF Waldo &
Grover. of Port Henry, and he was adj
mitted to the bar in 1884 The following
three years he practised his profession I'm
Keeseville He went to Plattsburg In 1857
There he formed partnership with J. z.
Riley. which continued until 1889. when Mr..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-10-01

mingled cheers and misses. but was I'M
awaiting.
The rollcau went on until a seconding
delegate moved that the secretary cast a
white ballot for Carmody, and the chair
man Of the Carnegie Hall convention
went on the ticket by that method.
George Gordon Battle, of New York,
named John A. Bensel for State Engi-
reer and Surveyor and he was chosen
by reclamation.
The ticket was completed by the nomi-
nation Of Frederick Collin, of Elmira.
for Associate Judge of the Court of APP
peals. His name was proposed by Rob-
erf T. Bush. Of Chemung.
Then John 3. Stanchfield, Of Elnira,
moved that the convention indorse the
candidacy of Irving G. Vann. who has
been nominated by the Republicans to
succeed himself on the Court OF Appeals
bench. The motion was carried unani-
mously-
Supreme Court Justice James A Belts.
of Kingston, was named for Judge of
the Court Of Appeals by Roscoe Irwin,
Of Ulster. in opposition TO Mr.. Collin,
and in the balloting got ID votes, but
before the result was announced one of
his delegates had Mr.. Collins nomlna-
ton made unanimous.
The convention finally adjourned at
12:25 a. m, and the delegates made a
rush for their trains.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-10-01
JOHN A. BENSEL.

John Anderson Bensel. candidate for state
Engineer and Surveyor and for the last TWO
years president of the Board or water
Supply, Gas and Electricity, of New nors
City, was born here in 1853. of Holland ana
Scotch stock His early education was Cd
tanned both in the public ana private
schools. Later he was graduated from
Stevens Institute of Technology, and soon
afterward entered the service OF the city
Aqueduct Commission and took part IN the
surveys of the new Croton dams In 1881
he joined the engineering corps OF the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company, ultimate
ly becoming assistant supervisor or the
New York division.
In 1889 Mr.. Bensel was appointed assist
ant engineer of the Department OF DOCKS
and Ferries remaining there six years ana
tLen retiring to take up private pracCice-
In 1899 he accented the appointment OF ehsi-
neer in chief of the Department OF DOCKS
and Ferries. and on January 1. 1906. Mayor
Moc-,e11an made him Commissioner OF
Docks and Ferries.
In January. 1908. Mr.. Bensel sueceeueu
J. Edward Simmons president OF inc
Board of Water Supply, having III
the Catskill extension.
nv persaI II, 1906 married Miss Ella H.
Day. daughter of Henry Day. He is vice
president of the American Society or CIVIL
Engineers and a member of the Institute
of Civil Engineers of Great Britain the
New York Chamber of Commerce, tne Nlu-
nicipaI Art Society, the Munclpai Ar
Commission and of the following ciuDs'
Engineers. University. City, Mldday'
Union. Somerset County Country and AUTO
mobile of America.
Last year Mr.. Bensel was one OF tnose
mentioned as a possible Tammany canal
date for Mayor of New York City, and ne
signifed his willingness to accept
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-10-01
CAPTAIN O'BRIEN INDICTED
Eleven Plainclothes Men Also IN
Coney Island Dragnet.

Police Captain John J. O'Brien, under
SUSPENSION on charges of neglect of duty,
who was formerly in charge of the inspec-
ton district which included Coney Island,
was indicted yesterday, with eleven plain
clothes men, by the Kings County Grand
Jury. While the names of the men in
dicted were withheld, that O'Brten was one
Of the dozen was admitted at the office of
the District Attorney.
Commissioner Baker has been requested
to have the men ready for arraignment be-
fore County Judge Fawcett on Monday
morning.
Several weeks ago seventeen indictments
were found by the grand jury against
keepers of illegal resorts at Coney Island.
The October grand jury will continue the
work of investigating the conditions laid
bare by the secret agents of Acting Mayor
Mitchell last August.
Ever since the announcement that the
secret agents had turned over to the Dis
trict Attorney of Kings County, through
Bfr. Mitchell. upward of fifty affldavits, 1t
has been expected that OBrien and some
of his men would be indicted. The expecta-
ton was increased when he was reduced
TO the rank of captain and transferred to
Manhattan, TO be suspended a few days
involved could not be charged with accept
ing graft they could at least be charged
with neglect OF duty. which is a mis-
demeanor.
The trial of Captain O'Brien was resumed
yesterday at Police Headquarters. Bernard
FITZPATRICK, an inspector attached to the
staff of Commissioner Fosdick of the De-
partment of Accounts, was the only witness
called.
Fitzpatrick told of visits to various con-
cert halls along Surf avenue and of intro
auctions TO chorus girls by walters. He
also described in detail three experiences
he had behind the scenes where ne bought
wine" for the performers.
The feature Of the inspectors testimony
was his description Of a wrestling match
he saw in which one OF the contestants
was rendered unconscious, and OF the visit
he made to the Belmont Hotel on the Bow
ery. early in the morning Of August q. He
said that he had barely seated himself at
one of the tables in the hotel when two
girls sat down beside him and asked him
TO buy drinks for them.
Again he did so.
The trial will be continued on Monday
morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-10-01
JOHN ]. KENNEDY.

John 7. Kennedy, an insurance bonding
agent. who was nominated for Treasurer
for twenty-five years has represented
the old 18th Cnow the 25thl Ward In the
BOARD of Aldermen of the city OF Buffalo
Up to three years ago he was saloon
keeper His former place at Pearl and
Eagle streets, Buffalo, was gathering
Mace for politicians of both parties
Mr.. Kennedy was born In Buffalo n1ty
wears ago. He is married and has TWO
daughters and one son, who is attending
Cornell. Kennedy has long been a leader
in Democratic politics in Buffalo lie was
state committeeman for several terms rep
,.eeentine the district now represented by
William ]. Corners Three years ago Ken
nadv gave way for Corners on the state
committee. Although a Democrat ne mas
oI1raxrs managed to be a member OF tne
cIioue which has controlled ahalrS IN lhe
Buffalo Board of Aldermen, ana InI Es .Go'
when the board has had nominal RepuD-
Iican majority. For years he and Cohhers
were tagonistic, but lately there mas Deeh
=, .r,,oa bat-yePn them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-10-01
FREDERICK COLLIN.

Frederick Collin, who was nominated for
Judge of the Court of Appeals. was born in
Yates County in $780, and was graduated
from Yale in 1871. He went to Elnira about
thirty years ago. He practised alone there
until David b. Hill was elected Governor.
when Hills partner. John 3. Stanchfield.
ard John A. Reynolds formed. with Mr.. Col
lin. the firm of Reynolds. Stanchfeld &c Col
lin Mr.. Collin has been Corporation Counsel
an dMayor OF Elmira- For twenty years he
was School Commissioner and for five years
was president of the Board of Education in
that city, resigning the latter place a year
sgo. He married sister of the wife of
Edward L. Adams. American Consul at
Dublin, Ireland He has no children. Mr.
Collin during a number of years has APP
reared frequently I'm arguments before the
Court of Appeals. He is brother of Pro-
fessor Charles A Collin, OF New York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-10-01

Riley was appointed superintendent oi
Indian schools and the firm was dissoiVeo.
The same year s. A. Kellogg, memoer Oh
the we'll known firm of Palmer weed.
Kellogg & Smith, was elected a Justice OF
the Supreme Court, and his place IN the
firm was filled by MIR. Conway. the hrm
name being changed to Weed, smith e
Conway. Judge Palmer having died that
year. He then went into politics and began
seeking for office.
Mr.. Conway has never married. HIS
principal recreation is golf. and he Is a
member of the Oakland Golf Club and the
Fox Hills Golf Fe belongs also TO
the Manhattan Club and to the Society OF
the Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-10-01
FLIGHT OVER APENNINES
Dirigible Throws Out Ballast and
Fuel-Height of $500 Feet.

Forli, Italy. Sept 30.-The military
dirigible balloon which stopped at
Arezzo yesterday continued its trip from
Rome to Venice to-day. crossing the
Apennfnes- Near this place the dirig-
fble encountered stiff cross currents. and
was forced to rise TO an altitude OF more
than $500 feet. while the crew threw
out all the ballast and a part Of the fuel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-10-01
THOMAS r. CARMODY.

Thomas F. Carmody, the nominee for
Attorney General. Is a lawyer of Penn
Yan. Yates County. He was chief ex-
sminer OF the State Civil Service Com
mission from 1898 10 1895. He is a rather
namboyant orator and has appeared on the
stump in a number of Democratic state
campaigns.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-10-01
YALE AND SYRACUSE TO DEBATE

New Haven. Sept. So.-Announcement is
made here that a debate between Yale and
Syracuse University has been arranged to
take place during the first week In Decem-
Der. Yale will defend the negative and
Syracuse the affirmative side or the ques-
ton; "Resolved That all elective state Of
fcers should be nominated by direct pri-
mariese"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-10-01
A GERMAN PRIZE OF $4,000.

Berlin. Sept 30.-The Ministry OF War
announced to-day that ii would give $4,000
as a prize for an overland aviation compe-
titton-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-10-01
Shepard Gives Way to Dix.

Shepard Gives Way TO Do.
He has shown himself big man."
was the comment of Edward NJ. Shep-
ard when told of the selection. MT.
Shepard was the first of the candidates
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-03-04
Too Much Married

Jonesboro, Ark, Feb. Charg.
ed with having married too many
times, Mrs. Eliza Colburn and E.
B. Peyton are now confined in the
county Jail, and will have to answer
to the grand jury, now in session.
1t is charged that both we're mar
ried In Kentucky and deserted their
former life companions. The
woman is Sc and the man only %
years of age. The woman has seven
grown children and all are married
save one. 1t is alleged that a
strange infatuation sprang up be-
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-03-04

But few of our readers, W. I'M
agine, ever give a thought to the
value of this paper in the communi-
ty. The home paper has an in
fuence for good that is hard to
over estimate. 1t moulds public
opinion; it does well its part in
protecting and preserving the gov
ernment. 1t takes the place Of a
standing army in guarding the
liberties of the people; it teaches
your children morality, truth and
power; it brings many rich bless
ings in the home in visits with but
little financial reward for its labors,
and in too many instances not any.
The home paper is the mirror in
which those at a distance see us. 1t
is the plain duty of all those inter-
ested in the city's paper TO assist
in every possible way in making it
true representative of our intelli-
gent and bospitable people as well
as our enterprlsing and rapidly de-
veloping little city. Send the paper
to your friends, bring us the news
and do your duty by your home
paper and help your town and in
directly help yourself, for we are
all equally interested in our town
and community.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-03-04
NOTICE

J. w. Going calls the public
attention to his fine line of feed,
practically everything in the feed
line, fresh, pure and guaranteed.
Especially would he call the
farmers attention to his fine line of
No. ? big white oats, that if they
would like to SOW he will exchange
oats for corn, bushel for bushel.
He would further call attention to
the fact that his grist mill is opera
ted daily and anybody wanting corn
ground or crushed can get it any
day. He would also call attention
to his excellent line of pure crushed
corn and oats mixed in the proper
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-03-04
FROM HON. GEO. T. BLACK
Pocahontas, Arkansas,
Feb. 2S, 1910.
70 the neonle Of Randolph county.

To the people of Randolph county,
Having carefully and thoughuly considered the NATTER nave
concluded to offer myself candidate for the oce oil epe
from this county in the General Assembly was born ana Oeu
on the hanks of the Eeenpom river about one and one nail miles
above Blacks Ferry than fifty ago. have ed IN 'nS
county nearly all my life feel that know to great extent e %
of the people among whom have lived for more than ha century an"
if Ican be of them even IN small way ShAi ee' ~
task is well done. may not be able to see everyone III w y "
~ tho election in September hence send you this and respect
~ ue that YOU give my claims consideration and you can do 50
pno me and vote If vote for the man OF your choce
to the convictions of your conscience which the greatest
b voubsafed to the American people shall make some speak
inc dates and will my position the questions which interest
the ueope and cordially invite those who me to be present and
time will he divided with them They have much right to ask your
o as have and for to select the man your choice
10 h oon host work and benefit you Respectfully
GEO r. BLACK.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-03-04
NEW HOPE

Mrs. Anna Bates has been at
Maynard for the past few days at
tending the bedside of her mother.
Miss Birdie Million has returned
from her brothers..
Bro. G. W. Million is getting
along nicely on his new house.
Miss Nell Hnfstedler passed
through our neighborhood first of
last week.
Cleo Bstes passed through here
last week enroute home.
Edgar Carter went to Foster Sun
day.
Burley Bates visited here recent
ly.
Little Lloyd Million has been on
the sick list for few days.
Mrs. Florence Million visited at
Mrs. Kincades Monday.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-03-04
SWARTS

Mrs. Pearl Tyler visited her sis
ter, Mrs. Golden last week.
Henry Golden and wife are the
proud parents of baby boy.
Miss Lucille Roster visited Misses
Ada and Blanche Tyler Wednesday
night.
j. T. johnson sold r. B. Tyler
some corn Monday.
Lafayette Tyler is reported to be
sick.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-03-04

LOsT-Masonic charm on Friday,
Jan. S,l9lO, in Pocahontas. In
shape of 8 square, with small piece
of cham attached. Edges Of charm
are higher than center and back
ground of emblem is blue. Reason
able reward. Finder leave same at
Star Herald office and receive re-
ward.
For lime, cement and all kinds
of frst-class building material see
Spinnenweber & Peters at opera
house building.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-03-04

If you have farm for sale or to
rent, or if you wish to sell or rent
your town property list it with
j. d. Million, Pocahontas, Ark.
John Thompson of Biggers was
here Wednesday and paid us apleas-
ant call John had his subscription
to the Star Herald discontinued
several months ago but says he
finds it impossible to get along
without it and SO he had his name
placed on our list again.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-03-04
HAMIL NEWS

Here come for the first time.
Uncle Bob Tweedy is right sick.
James and Walter Jackson of
Black river bottoms visited relatives
here last week.
John Gibson was here last week,
visiting his daughter.
Lawrence Massey and family Wis
tied at Rufus Jones' one day last
week.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-03-04

ton of parts shelled corn to part
oats, absolutely guaranteed.
Thanking you very kindly for
past patronage and hoping to share,
liberty, your future trade. He !
yours to serve, j. w. GOING.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-03-04

tween the two and that they &C
cordingly left Kentucky and we're
married here last November. They
admit having a husband aud wife in
Kentucky, but say that they we're
told it would not be violation to
marry here. Thewoman possess
ed of more than ordinary sense.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-03-04

Young people from the public
schools should continue their studies
in the Springfield Business College.
There is no summer vacation, and
next winter a good paying position
could be secured. That school is
larger and better than ever.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-03-04
GEO. II. BLACK.

Attorney w. A. Jackson maze
business trip to Newport Tuesday
of this week.
Bennett and Rice have the very
latest styles and best prices In al
kinds of shoes.
Miss Blanche Black has taker
Mrs, Spinnenweber's place in Wal
Bros. Store during the latters visit
to Cape Girardeau and St. Louis.
Our old friend, w. A. Lilly, call.
ed Wednesday morning and made
us smile by rolling a big rounb
dollar our way.
Miss Marguerite Graham left Wed
uesday for Corning where she has ac
cepted position as day operator for
the Corning Telephone Co.
Lawson and Tom Mays. two of
Randolph county's best citizens, re-
siding at Holmes, were in town on
business Wednesday.
Mrs. G.. L. Shores and children
of Peach Orchard are here this
week visiting her sister, Mrs. Hun
ter Perrin, and other relatives.
Mr.. Ebberts of the Jackson
Ebberts & Co., insurance, went over
to Peach Orchard this week to ad-
Just a claim for an accident which
to young man who was
working in sawmill at that place.
j. d. Haynes of Lorine sends us
three new subscribers to the Star
Herald from his place. Thanks,
Uncle Jim, such favors as these are
appreciated by us very much.
Pocahontas merchants enjoyed a
good trade Saturday. The truth is,
everyday seems to be a little better
than the one before and each sac
ceedlng year marks an increase in
sales of merchandise of all kinds.
Cards are out announcing the
marriage of Horace Hawkins of
Santa Rosa, New Mexico to Miss
Nina Beatrice Whitney, young
lady of that city. The many friends
of Horace here and at Maynard will
be pleased to hear of this happy
event and hasten to extend con
gratulations.
Mr.. and Mrs. &. S. Buslck, who
have been citizens of Pocahonta'
for the last ten or twelve years will
leave this week for Mariana, where
they will reside in the future. Theil
many friends here regret to SEA
them leave.
The teachers review for the
March examination began Monday
morning at the high school. Many
young teachers from different part:
of the county are here and we hops
that when the certificates are given,
emitting them TO teach, not a boy
or girl will be marked: 81 failed"
LosT-Ladies' gold watch, lost
on the hill near Sam Ostendorf's
Had fob attached and name, anG
Paul Miller's picture in back Of
case. Liberal reward will be paid
for return of watch to Miss Maud
Miller, Pocahontas, Ark.
Nose Long OF Mamma and Miss
Virgie Ford, daughter of Jess Ford
of near town were married in thi,
city last Sunday afternoon at the
home of Esq. J. A. Douglass, the
squire himself saying the magic
words that made then one.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-03-04
Local News Items

was at Reyno on business luesdSy'
Larry Cravens was down from
Poplar Bluff Tuesday.
E. F. Bigger OF Biggers has
been transacting business here sew
eral days this week.
jim Brown and Tom johnson OF
Middlebrook were in town yester'
day on business.
VIM. Simino, one of Cherokee
Bays best citizens, was in town on
business Tuesday.
Martin Odom of Biggers was
here Tuesday looking after business
matters.
Clyde Hite, who has been work
ing at Dexter, Mo-, came in We'd
nesday for short visit to his faith
er's family.
DR.. w. E. Hamil has been in 81.
Louis this week on professional
business.
Several of our young men we're
introduced to the mysteries OF the
M. w. A. Thursday night.
r. G. Dalton and wife of Gate
wood, Mo-, were here first of the
week, shopping and meeting old
friends.
A. J. Eaves, prominent citizen
of Ravenden Springs, was in town
Monday looking after business mat
ters.
j. L. johnson of Reyno was in
town between trains Tuesday.
Ed Maynvrd was down from Big
gers Monday.
Cleveland Forester, who has
Just finished a successful school at
Concord, was in town Monday
meeting his many friends.
Uncle William Montgomery spent
Tuesday night in town, guest OF
his daughter, Mrs. G. F. Shannon.
John Warner, the beef man
of north of town, was observed on
our streets Wednesday.
The program for the county
Teachers association to be held here
March. Is, was received too late
for this issue. 1t will appear next
week.
Manley Presley and wife have
moved into the house recently va
Gated by MIR. and Mrs. C.S. Busick
and will try house keeping.
The recital to be put on at the
opera house tonight by Mrs.
Pearl Bisphlm's music class promi.
ses to be very interesting enter
tainment.
A crowd of our young people
lad planned to attend the box sup
per at Concord school house Sat
urday night, but the weather was too
bad. The date of the supper was
changed to Saturday night, Feb.
-.
]. ID. Level, one of Noland's
good citizens, was in to see us
TUESDAY. He renewed his sub.
scription to the "Old Reliable" and
took out cash certificates to the
amount Of 81 whi;h he will apply
in our big piano contest.