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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-28
Vice President Refuses Other
wise to Talk Politics.
PRAISE FOR PRESIDENT
Courage, Stability, Firmness, Behind
Good Nature.
SPEECH MADE AT CLINTON, Ill.
Wonderful Resources Of United
States Described, and Protec-
ton Commended.

CLINTON, Ill. August 27.--Vice Presi-
dent James 8. Sherman stopped in this
city today just long enough to tell the
Weldon Springs Chautauqua that he
would not talk politics. He didn't. unless
eulogy OF President Taft may be
called politics.
This Is the first halt made by the Vice
President in a trip which is to carry him
through Missouri and Oklahoma ending
next Saturday night in Oklahoma City
He is accompanied by his brother-in-law
Capt. Sheriff. Babcock of New York
There were 5000 to 1000 persons as.
sembled at Weldon Springs. just outside
Clinton. when Mr.. Sherman. accompanied
by Representative William b. Mckinley
and former Representative vespasian
Warner, arrived.
"Taft Is a Patriot"
civilian H. Taft is q patriot" Mr.
Sherman declared.
The Weldon Springs audience shufned
in its chairs. For twenty minutes the
speaker had been telling about the great
ness Of the country. 1t seemed a promise
Of violation OF the declaration-no poll.
tics.
William H. Taft is patriot" Mr.. Sher
man said. Behind that charming per
sonal presence. behind that sunny smile
behind that disposition which would ayoit
controversy, there IL courage, stability
and the firmness to meet any contin
gency.
IAN illustration OF this IL when. las
June, the presidents Of several great cor
porations went to the White House TheI
went-well, hguratively-with chips OF
chance
for heated controversy.
THE President might have met them II
the same spirit, the chip-on-shoulder spir
1t. There would have been an unpleasant
result.
"A man Of less courage might hav,
given way. But President Taft did no
do SO.
There was calm. serious talk. Wher
1t was over the agreement was that TIT
government should go ahead In it's cours'
and that the courts should not be caliet
on to settle the contention.
Story Of Famous Meeting.
That was the way Mr.. Sherman refer.
red to the somewhat famous meeting OF
President Taft and the railroad presi'
dents to consider the freight rate CUES
The greater part OF the Vice Presidents
speech was devoted to the wonderful re-
sources Of the United States. He gave
figures showing the enormous growth OF
the railroads. OF the manufactures and
Of farming industry.
He asserted that In no country was the
citizen and his family so well OF as here
And all this. he said, has been made
possible by the protective tariff system.
"I believe in that principle" the Vice
President added.
Sherman to Be Deneen's Guest.
SPRINGFIELD. H.. August N.-vice
President Sherman viii arrive In Spring,
field at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning. &C.
companied by Representative w. B. Nc
Kinley.
They Will attend the First Methods,
Church and will then go to the govern
or's mansion to be the guests of Gov
Deneen. They will leave early In the
afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-28
NEGRO RESISTS ARREST,
IS SHOT BY POLICEMAN
Threats Made Against Officer and
Armed Squad Goes to
His Aid.
Special pisp.tch To The star.

Special Disoatch to The star.
RICHMOND. Va. August 21.-In thu
heart of the negro section OF the city
tonight Policeman Parkinson shot and
instantly killed Thomas Pollard. colored.
Immediately following the killing the
negroes made threats. and Parkinson. one
Of the coolest men on the force, stood
his ground. News Of the affair was
phoned to the station. and squad or
men I'm the automobile patrol were rush.
ed to the~cene. The officers were armed
with automatic riot guns. and were un-
der orders to shoot. The presence OF the
policemen soon sufficed to restore quiet.
Had Engaged in Pistol Duel.
Pollard and another negro had engaged
in a pistol duel I'm the street, and when
the policeman attempted to arrest him
Pollard seized the policeman's club and
struck him a powerful blow on the head.
The officer then pulled his revolver and
shot Pollard.
Soon after the shooting an Immense
crowd collected. and for half an hour the
situation was threatening. Parkinson has
been placed under arrest and has been
bafled for his appearance In court.
Tho coroner will hold an inquest -
morrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-28

hard at work, and the Indications are
that there will be no let-up by either
side until the last vote Is deposited cleo
ton day The indications are that Mr..
Hagner will poll a very small vote In this
county.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-28
Saws She Was Robbed.

The label Of a Chicago dressmaker on
one Of the gowns which appeared to ante
date New York styles first aroused the
suspicious of a customs examiner.
Mrs. McKenna acknowledged she had
bought the dress in Paris and said she
could not account for the label. When
asked why she had not declared the cos
tunes Mrs. McKenna replied:
well L had lots or trouble. I was rob-
bed and / wanted to hurry back to
Chicago"
Mrs. McKenna, by her own statement.
is widow, but little Is known OF her
here II is said that her husband was
formerly prominent in Chicago politics
and was closely associated with John J..
Coughlin. Michael Kenna and John
Powers.
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ADMIRAL REES TO Retire
NO PROMOTION WILL FOLLOW
HIS ELIMINATION.
Additional Number in His Grade.
Hero Of Civil War-In
Many Battles.

Rear Admiral Corwin p. Rees. will re-
tire for age, September 4. 1910. Being
an additional number in his grade, his
retirement will cause no promotions. Ad-
miraI Rees was born In Reilly, Ohio.
September 4, 1S4S. He enlisted In the
b4th Ohio Volunteers. February q. 1864.
and participated in the battles Of Resaca.
Dallas, Kenesaw mountain. the siege at
Atlanta. the march to the sea. the Storm
ing at Fort McAilister. the battle OF
Bentonville and minor engagements. re-
ceiving an honorable discharge after the
close Of the war, August 10. 1865,
Graduated in 1870.
He was appointed midshipman. July 81,
1865. and was graduated in 1870. From
1870 to 1878 he served on the Gue-riere,
Portsmouth. Saranac. Benecia. Lacka-
wanna and Guard.
He was at the Naval Academy as in
structor in the department Of drawing,
January. 1870. to August. 1881, and was
on the Essex for a cruise around the
world. November. 1881, to January, 1885.
He next went TO the training ship New
Hampshire and arctic steamer Alert, and
April, 1888.
His subsequent duties included service
at the War College to November. 1883. on
the kearsarge to January, 1889: Tall
lapoosa. to January. 1892; Michigan, May,
1922: Monocacy, April, 1896; Olympia,
to October. 1895 and Monocacy again
until March, 1898.
Fought at Manila.
He returned to the Olympia. for duty
as executive officer. April. 1908. and serv-
ed on her In the battle of Manila bay
May ]. 1898. and at the capture of Ma
Mia. August IL. 1888. He was on duty
at the torpedo station In 1899. He was
advanced five numbers for eminent and
conspicuous conduct in battle, February
IL, 1901: was promoted commander May
II. 1901. and August of the same year
was assigned to command the Monon-
gahela.
He was next on lighthouse duty, was
captain Of the navy yard at Portsmouth,
n. H., and commandant Of the naval
station at Honolulu, that being his latest
| assignment. He reached the grade of
rear admiral October Is. 1909.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-28
PEARRE SUPPORTS BLAIR.
Active Campaign by Republican
Candidates in Allegany County.

Special Disuatch to The Star.
CUMBERLAND. Md, August N.-The
campaign took q new turn today in the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-28
WOMAN IS ACCUSED
Of SMUGGLING GOWNS
Had Twelve Trunks of Apparel
and JeweIry-To Be Given
Hearing tuesday.

NEW YORK. August 27.-Following an
examination today OF the twelve trunks
packed with costly apparel and Jewelry
which she brought on her return from
Europe on the Mauretania, Mrs. Mayme
Mckenna. who gave her address as ODD
Michigan avenue. Chicago. was cited by
United States Commissioner Hitchcock
to appear for hearing Tuesday on a
charge of smuggling. She is accused OF
bringing in seven Paris-made gowns worth
81 600 without declaring them. Diamonds
and jewelry worth $4,000 also were found
in the trunks. but were returned to Mrs.
McKenna when she made affidavit that
she had taken them abroad with her.
Bail in 5000 was asked for Mrs. Nc
Kenna by Assistant United States Dis
trict Attorney Wemple. An elderly man.
who said he was q friend OF the woman,
but refused to give his name. attempted
to reach John Considine to furnish bond.
but his efforts were unavailing. With the
Tombs apparently Mrs. McKennas only
alternative, Wemple relented and allowed
her to be paroled in custody Of an at
tarnav
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-28
In India Two Years.

On becoming colonel he was trans
ferred TO India. There. after serving two
years, he was attacked by typhus and
had TO return to Sweden. Soon after
ward he severed his connection with the
Salvation Army and in January. 1907.
was appointed minister at Washington in
succession to NJ. Grip.
The departure of NJ. Lagercrantz from
the United States on six months
leave OF absence in October, 1907, gave
rise to considerable comment in diplo-
rumored that the Swedish minister had
become persona non grata, but denial
was at once made Of this at the White
House.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-28
LOUISIANA GOVERNOR
DECLINES SENATORSHIP
Was Recently Elected to Serve On.
expired Term Of Late Samuel
d. McEnery.

NEW ORLEANS. La. August T.-In
statement issued tonight Gov. J. Y.
Sanders of Louisiana says he will de-
cline to qualify as United States senator.
to which place he was recently elected
to fill the unexpired term OF the late
Samuel ID. McEnery. The governor did
not deny reports that Judge J. r. Thorn
ton of Rapides parish. for many years
identified with political affairs Of the
state and prominent lawyer. would
be appointed senator.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-28

In making this announcement Gov. San
ders says he was actuated to take this
course following representations made to
him that he could best serve the interests
OF the worlds Panama exposition. pro-
posed to be held here in 1915, by retain
ing the governorship.
The governor announces he will be
candidate for the United States Senate
in the democratic primaries TO be held
In 1912.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-28
Democracy Always Wrong,
Declares Vice President

DECATUR, Ill. August 27.-'There Is
no greater admirer OF President William
H. Taft than myself" Vice President
James Sherman said tonight. The as
sertion was made to an open-air gather
ing in the city park.
Il have seen President Tafts strength
and his bravery OF action" the speaker
added. mo man that l know Is more
anxious to avoid a controversy or to give
an affirmative answer, but IL the rights
OF the republican party-I should have
said the rights OF the whole American
people-are menaced. William ii. Taft
can put aside his suavity of manner and
appear the giant in mind as he is in
stature, standing infiexibly for those
rights.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-28
Garfield on Natural Resources.

Afternoon: appointment OF presiding
officer: The Stake the Business Man
Has in Conservation" Alfred L. Baker,
chairman. Chicago; The Natural Re-
sources Belong TO the People, James r.
Garfield. former Secretary Of the De-
partment OF the Interior; discussion
by George e. Pardee. Oakland. Cal, and
Newton c. Blanchard OF Shreveport La;
Our Resources as the Basis for Bust
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-28
Prophecies Which Failed.

Every prophecy OF disaster under con-
tinued republican rule has been dis
proved. and now let me ask you, in aid
Of President Taft. who is striving sc
earnestly for the welfare of all the peo-
pie. that you elect a republican Congress
so that such pledges as remain unful-
filled may be assured"
Representative William B. Mckinley,
in whose district Decatur Is situated,
was given praise for his work in Con-
gress. and when the Vice President had
concluded former Gov. Yates made a brief
address on general matter.
Earlier in the day Mr.. Sherman spoke
at a chautauqua meeting in Clinton. Ill
Tomorrow he will be in Springfield. where
he probably will meet Gov. Deneen. and
in the afternoon will go to st. Louis
from which city he will depart I'm the
evening for his weeks tours of Missouri
and Oklahoma.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-28

NJ. &c Lagercrantz was born in 1859, the
son of councillor of state. He became
an officer in one OF the crack Swedish
regiments. but resigned i'm 1889 to devote
his life 70 the Salvation Army, and with
his wife went to London, where for sew
eral years they worked in the Sums
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-28
Taft Kept Pledges.

Invariably the President has kept his
face forward and striven for the execu-
ton Of pledges made as to the tariff. as
to railroad legislation and as to legisla-
ton for the welfare OF the laboring
classes"
The Vice President announced at the
opening that he would make a non-parti-
san address. but he said in the course of
his remarks:
1.-The history Of the country has shown
that the republican party Is always right
and the democratic party always wrong.
Where are all the declarations of prin-
ciples OF the democrats? Fiat money.
free silver anti-imperialism? All buried.
And now their only cry Is tariff for
revenue only. which finally means free
trade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-28
DE LACERCRANTz QUIT;
WAS NOT RECALLED
Swedish Minister to U. S. Re-
signed to Look After Pri-
vate Business interests.

STOCKHOLM. August 27.-Herman de
Lagercrantz. the representative Of Swe-
den at Washington since 1907, has re-
signed. according to an announcement
made here today, to look after his per-
sonal business IN Sweden, where he has
large interests.
The retiring minister's diplomatic serv-
Ices are highly regarded here and there is
no foundation for the report that his
resignation was caused by attacks made
on him by the Swedish-American press.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-28
Strenuous Broncho Busting.


The broncho busting was most interest.
ing of all to Col. Roosevelt. While Al
whitney was having his tussle with Sand
Creek, the colonel rose from his seat in
his excitement and watched every move
nv man and horse. Sand Creek 4. a
small brown. graceful horse of demure
appearance. but the eowpunchers say he
lead him down the track without a strue.
gle. but when al an att attempt 1p was made to
Two cowboys held him by the heckamore
as the brides without S,m bits are called. and
end struck out with his front feet Tbe
cowboys lodged dyed b but xa held = For ten min
horse. which is the preliminary stem no
saddling him.
IN the cowboys to get to work"
"come down and do II yourselves you
tenderfeet," the cowboys yelled back.
you'll have to bulldog him. bows. Al
Whitney said at last.
The tenderfeet were informed that to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-28

bulldog" a horse Is to bite the ear. and
That a horse whose ear Is bitten by
COWBOYS teeth will always be submis-
sive for a time
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1910-01-14

Pecos river. including the bridge
across the Rio Pecos in aid Precinct
The Board adjourned until to
morrow at 2 O'Clock A. NJ.
The Board met Tuesday, Ian. 4
1910, pursuant To adjournment.
Present: w. NJ. Atkinson, Chair
man: n. ]. Fritz, Commissioner; r
F. Ballard Deputy Clerk.
The following accounts were al
lowed and ordered paid:
c. L. Ballard, Sheriff's fees. 1896.
10.
C. l. Ballard, boarding prisoners
s9O7.25.
The report of B. l.. Cooper, J. p
Precinct No. II, was approved and
account allowed for $22.O5.
W NJ. Atkinson, Cash paid out
s129.37.
W. NJ. Atkinson, Cash paid out, s22.
81.
n. j. Fritz Commissioner, extra
mileage, $3.50.
Roswell Printing Co., Advertising,
$3.50.
Pecos Valley Drug Co, Mdse.. $685.
SIS.
Lake Arthur Lbr. & Hdw. Co, Ma
terial, $45.27.
Independent Hdw. Co, Mdse., $40
so.
b. L. Taylor. Services. $3.50.
A. c. Holland, Understanding. $12.-
90.
l.. NJ. Lang. Services. 500.
b. Cleve. Material for bridge. $4.7S.
Frank W. Grain, Blacksnithing.
$500
Shepherd & Co. Brooms, $1.25.
c. w Curry, Road Supervisor. $21.-
;5
Guy III. Herbert. Commissions,
$1,000 o0.
E. L. Love, Services as Deputy
Sheriff, $3.50.
]. c. Dunlap, J. p. Precinct No. 10.
Report approved and account allowed
for $500.
]. B. Bailey. j. p. Precinct No. s.
Report approved and account allowed
for $3.50.
Kemp Lumber o.. Building Ma
terial. 1928.
Pecos Valley Lumber Co, Lbr. for
Bridge, s1s.0s.
J. A. Nortncutt. ]. p. Pre-. Nc. IL, Re
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c. c. Hill, Supplies for office. s10.64.
Guy Herbert. Services & cash ex-
pended, S44.54.
Joyce-Pruit Co, Mdse., $212.S5.
Valley Electrical Co, Supplies.
$3.50.
VI. NJ. smith, Witness J.. p. Court,
$500.
Now cones Z. w. Mitchell in person
and requests a rebate in the valua-
lion of his property for taxable pur-
poses for the yea 1909 on account
Of excessive valuation.
Now therefore, after due consider
alton in the premises, il is ordered
that the Hon. District Court, be and
Is requested To allow said +. w.
Mitchell the SUN of $4,000 off of the
valuation of his property for the year
1909.
Il is ordered that Newt Pendergrass
be and is hereby appointed road SUI
perVisor in and for all usually
worked in the upper Felix district.
II is ordered that j. w. McCray be
and is hereby appointed road super
visor il and for that part of Lake
A thur. Precinct No. 6, West of the
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1910-01-14

Roswell, n. NJ. for rooms for the
County officers during the construc-
ton OF a new Court House, at the
rate of $500 per month payable
monthly, rent to begin January 10,
1910, De and the same is hereby APP
proved. And it is further ordered taat
the Treasurer draw Warrants month
ly for the payment of said rent as
the same becomes due.
Now comes J. c. Johnson ct al, by
petition duly filed and ask for the es-
Establishment of a public highw ty as
described in said petition, after due
consideration in the premises, it is
ordered that ID. f. Dozer be appoint
ed viewer to report OF the practical
bility of the establishment of said
proposed highway.
Now comes Robert Kellahin and
several hundred others by petition du-
~ filed asking hat a public highway
be established, declared and put in
suitable condition for public travel
across the Sands on the way from
Roswell to h Staked Plains, East.
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according TO law. The need for both
Ward Schools and a High School
is no doubt recognized by the Board
of Education, as il is by the people
of Roswell, and We are confident 1t
is only the lack of sufficient funds that
prevents the erection of both.
Proceedings Of the soaro Of County
Commissioners of ChaVes County,
New Mexico, at a regular meeting
thereof, held at the Court House.
Monday, January 8, 1910.
Present: w. Nj. Atkinson. hai
man; n. J.. Fritz. Commissioner; r.
F. Ballard, Deputy Clerk
The minutes of 4 last regular and
special meetings were read and ap-
proved.
The following accounts were al
lowed and ordered paid:
John c. Peck. Commissions as as
SCISSOR, $4,000.
James Sutherland. Commissions as
Treasurer, $%1294.O6.
Payton Drug Co., Office Supplies.
$14.25.
Wyatt Johnson. grading road, $4,000.
Price Co., Mdse. $3.50.
J. r. West, dressing and grading
roads. $4,000.
Frank Young. Services as Janitor,
$1,000.
ID. Calderon, Interpreter, j. p. Court,
account 5000 allowed for $500.
Juan S. Casans, attendance J. p.
Court, ss.05.
Lucio Gamma. attendance ]. p. Court.
ss.O5.
w. H. Godair. rent Dist. Clerks Of
nee, s152.O0.
Roswell Telephone & Mfg. Co.,
$500.
Jim Armstrong. road work. $S9s.75.
6. I. Roberts. Cash expended. $4s.
IS.
G. NJ. Mayes, Services. $1,000.
w. T. Joyner. Services, $4,000.
Kemp Lumber Co., Lbr. and Bldg.
material. $74-63-
Gootch Drake, Witness J. p. Court.
$500.
Mrs. Gootch Drake, Witness ]. p.
Court, $500.
DHley Furniture Co.. Mdse.. $500.
George ID. Barnard & Co., Record
Books. $174-35.
Ullery Furniture Co., Material for
District Clerks ONCE, $1i.so.
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Now Therefore, after due considera-
ton. it being the opinion OF the Board
that but little practical work can be
done until nearer the rainy season.
1t is ordered that rurJner considera-
ton of this matter be deferred until
the next regular meeting of this Board
being toe first Monday in April, at
which time the same shall nave due
consideration, and further action.
There being no further business the
Board adjourned.
eSigned) w. NJ. Atkinson.
Chairman.
Attest:
+. =. Gayle, Clerk,
By R. F. Ballard, Deputy.
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MEMBER ASSOCIATED PRESS.

The president of the National Live
Stock Association does not mince
words when he calls Inc Payne-Aldrich
tariff bill a bit of polite thievery."
The man wao has succeeded Heney
as district attorney of San Francisco
has showed to one sidee the trials of
the grafters of that city scheduled by
Heney. No bt this is wna he WAS
elected TO-.
The Senate has confirmed the APP
pointment of Judge William II. Pope
to be Chief Justice of tae Supreme
Court of the Territory of New Mexico,
and the Record extends its congratu.
lations 20 both the Chief Justice and
to the people of the Territory of New
Mexico.
The convention of the National Live
Stock Association at Denver yesterday
ventu-ed to disagree with President
Taft, something that seems To be be-
coming a C-ime, and expressed its ap-
prevail of the administration of the
forestry service of Clifford Pinchot, re-
Gently summarily removed from office
President Taft for venturing to try
and pro- nct the rights of the people
from the %grabbers of public property.
-~~~
In reference to tle communication
appearing in yesterdays Record crit
icising the proposed ssue of school
bonds to the amount of $4,000 for the
erection of a High school building.
the Record endorses part of it only.
AS we have before stated We regard
the. location of the building as the
My objectionable feature about the
Issue. The Record believes tlat the
High school should be located nearer
the center of the city. so as to give
equal distances for all pupils to walk.
No doubt the Board of Education has
done what it considers the best foF
and with tails exception the Record
believes they are correct in their ac-
ton. As to the legality of the proposed
bonds. we do not assume to know
The issue is being conducted under
legal advice. and is presumed to be
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The president of the National Live
Stock Association does not mince
words when he calls the Payne-Aldrich
tariff bill a bit of polite t~hievery.
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1910-02-25
GRONNA'S BILL FAVORED.
Measure Reported by House Committee Pr.
serves Lost Homesteads.

Washington, Feb. Representa-
tive Gronna's bill providing for see-
ond homestead entries was reported
favOrably yesterday by the house
committee on public lands. The bin
as reported by the committee +, rovides
that second entries may be made on
homestead claims filed prior to Feb.
3, 1908. and lost since that date NAV
he filed upon by the original settler,
provided the claim was not cancelled
because of fraud Or disposed of by the
settler for more valuable cOnsidera-
ton than paid by the settler in filing
on the claim. The bill is designed
for the relief of those who through no
fault of their own have sut1 cred by
failure to perfect their title under lltt
homestead act. y