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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-01-29
NO COURT MARTIAL
IN MAT I|.fEWs CASE
Evidence Presented to Governor
Shows Witnesses Were
Prejudiced.
MUSTER PassING DENIED
Insubordination Existing in Sec
ond Company, Coast Artil-
lery, Is Regretted.
MUSTER PA5slNG DENIED
Insubordination Existing in Sec

Because OF the fact, 80 stated in the
official report of Colonel Jo Lane
Stern, "that the witnesses in the case
seem to be so prejudiced that their
testimony would be weakened, and
therefore, probably without value" the
charges of padding the rolls against
Captain +. de Cordy Matthews, of the
Second Company. Coast Artillery, Nor
folk, have been dismissed, and the cleo
tion of a major was ordered in a tele-
gram sent by Adjutant-General Ander-
son yesterday. y.
The official report states that the
conclusion, after investigation, is that
at tn muster of the Second Company,
Coast Artillery one or more men were
placed in line to answer the names OF
others who were absent. but that, how
, ever. these charges were denied with as
much absoluteness of faith as caused
| them to be preferred. 1t was the iudg-
ment of the Governor therefore. that
! the court-martial asked for would not
be able to arrive at 2. satisfactory con-
clusion because of the prejudice of the
witnesses.
| Serious INSTRUMENTATION.
The report goes on to say that the
| papers In the case show that there did
/ or does now, exist serious inSuhordi-
.nation. absence of cooperation and
| dissension between the men and Off
| GERS involved. The reasons for this
| state of affairs could not be ascer-
tanned, but it is believed by the COM
mander- n-chief, from all of the evil
dencs obtained. that these conditions
are largely responsible for the charge
and countercharges. but that he has
reason to believe that the officers and
men are heartily ashamed of this con-
dition of things. and are now willing
to work for harmony and the good of
| the service. And from all the light
1 thrown on the case, the commander-in
\ chief considers that no further action
is necessary and dismisses the charges
/ with the hope that all concerned will
be impressed with hisgleniency.
i 1t was through Sergeant S. l.. Val
i den,f who was fined SIS for conduct pre-
/ judicial to good order and military dis
4 cipline. that the charges against Cap
i tain Matthews were brought. Consider
able sensation in military circles all
over the State followed, ana the re-
suits of the Investigation were awaited
with much interest. The matter Is
CONTINUED on Fifth Page)
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-01-29
Strong Lobby Workers Predict
That Ordinance Cannot Pass
Either Branch.
ADVOCATES STILL HOPEFUL
Pressure Being Brought to Bear
on Members in Behalf Of
Union.

~ s.
Unless there is a decided change OF
sentiment IN the Richmond City Coun-
ell in regard to the ordinance for con-
solidatlon of Richmond and Manches-
ter. and unless the doubling ones who
have not yet indicated their position
can be won over, the proposition will
be defeated in both branches.
The board of directors of the Cham
ber of Commerce yesterday indorsed
the plan for union; the Retail Mer-
chants Association and the Travellers
Protective Association have taken sim
liar action.
In the City Hall there has been no.
ticeable for some time vigorous and
persistent lobby in opposition to the
ratification of the ordinance Accord
ing to a poll made by those opposed
to union yesterday. majority of the
Counctlmen will vote against the
measure. and twelve of the twenty-one
Aldermen are claimed as opposed.
The fight has by no means been
given up, however, Advocates OF union
say that many who have offhand ex-
pressed an unwilllngness to favor the
scheme did so from lack of infor-
Continued on Fifth Page.)
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-01-29
.AGON|Z|NG CRY
IS WRUNG FROM
PARIS AS FLOOD
CREEPS HIGHER.
w aters Of River Seine
Still Rising, and Con-
ditions Grow More
Desperate.
SEWERS CHOKED a
AND EPIDEMIC
is THREATENED

Thousands, Driven From Their
Homes, Are Suffering Despite
Frantic Efforts of City to Care
for Thenl-Priceless Art Treas
ures and Public Buildings
Threatened With Destruction.
Food Prices Go Up and Misery
Increases.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-01-29

Paris, January cs.-An aEonizinE cry
goes mp from the people of Paris tos
night. .swIll the end never comesn
they are asking.
After a slow hut steady rise of tha
food waters throughout the day, thS
Auvial department at midnight could
only issue statement In answer say<
ing that 1t WINS probable that the crcsk
of the turbulent flood would be reach~
cd tomorrow.
The water has begun to fall in all OF
the affiuents of the Seine above Paris,
but the passage through the city Is
closgcd by bridges and an immense
accumulation of drift, and the secth-
Ing waters hourly are spreading over
new acres. Chokcd underground rivers
and sewers are bursting their connues
and playing havoc with the streets,
swampins more cellars and threatens
ing more foundations of buildings.
Weird Spectacle.
Tonight the city presents a weird
spectacle, the soldiers, sailors, aremen
and police hastily constructing tem-
porary walls by the light of camp-
fires and torches, In an endeavor to
keep out the invading foods, while
pickets patrol those sections OF the
city which are plunged In darkness
by the bursting of the gas mains and
the stoppaEc OF the electric lighting
plants.
The situation In the Place de lopera
tonight is grave. The entire terri
tory has been roped off as being un-
safe. 1t is stated also that the new
Equitable Life Assurance Society
building is In danger of collapse,
/ President Fallieres and Premier Bri-
and to-day drove in automobiles to the
flooded suburbs where distress is
greatest, speaking words of comfortto
4 tho homeless and encouraging the SOL
diers and others engaged IN salvage
and rescue work. On their return they
said that everything possible was be-
| ing done to aid the stricken and pre-
vent further rapages by the food
/
rating with the authorities in throw
| ing open their buildings and succorins
/ refugees. Several converts and
number of public buildings have been
| equipped with military cots and bed
| ding and transformed into hospitals.
The Red Cross Is performing splendid
service in distributing food and cloth-
Ing.
shrlckius for Bread.
Nevertheless numerous pit'gul in-
. stances are cited of women and chill
| dren, who had refused to leave their
homes in the submerged districts.
shrieking from their windows for
| bread.
The number OF refugees arriving hero
| is enormous, Charenton alona sending
In $4,000. who have come there from
Calais and other afflicted points.
Many thrilling rescues are recorded.
Tho family Of NJ, Barthou, FORMER min
M.er OF public works. whose home ID |
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-01-29
Worst Is Over
and End in Sight

Paris. January :0.-It was OH
cially stated at 1 o'clock this morn
ing that the River Seine here was
stationary, and that 1t. tributaries !,
continue to fall.
The situation greatly Improved
between 1 and o'clock this morn
Ing. This is in part attributable to
the change in the weather, which
suddenly cleared. The temperature
also dropped.
The improvements. from appear
nnces, will not he merely tempo
rnry. The anxious officials are con-
WINGED thnt the end Is in sight, and
that the waters will begin to reccde
to-day.
Late last night crowd attacked
two. stnres In the Temple district,
the owners of which were demands
ing high prices for food.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-01-29

After the adjournment OF the House,
Charles a. Truslow. OF Stafford was
nominated by the Democratic caucus to
be second doorkeeper, to succeed the
late P. f. Lipscomb. He will be elected
by the House on Monday. B. W. An
drews, of Lunenburg. was also placed
in nomination, but his name was with
drawn before the conclusion of the roll
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-01-29
Battle Is rousht.

Ruerlelds. January 2s.-Unoffcial
cable dispatches received here to-day
from Colon say that a battle was
fought at LA, l.ibertad. January 25, and
that the government forces under Gen
eral Vasquez Mere routed by the troops
[of General Chamorre
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-01-29
Tax Bill Argument.

In no sc1ate the ong-drawn- out
dlsc,s>s. "a o, 'he Fletcher tax equaliza-
tion L,i! was continued. Senator Strobe
criticized the bill, but is the only Demo
crat who has SO far manifested dis
position to assume position of hostil-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-01-29

lie said number Of the claimants
were friends and former business as
sociates of his and that there had been
a lot of talk that they would get their
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-01-29

Senator keezell made vigorous re-
ply to Senator Strobe, and continued
his response to tho attacks made upon
the party and upon the bill by Senator
Noel. the leader of the minority. The
bill did not reach the stage of vote.
The chairman OF the Finance Com
mittee went into considerable detail in
his remarks, defending the eXpendi-
lures of the Commonwealth In various
directions mentioned by the Senator
from Lee. He promised that he would
draw up bill properly assessing min
eral lands.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-01-29

Now Claws he said to me, when
you get back to Seattle, want you to
let it be publicly known that you have
started this investigation. and that ]
want 1t to be thorough. No matter
who ii hurts. you are to go right after
them, whether they are friends Of
mine or not"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-10-19
Balloon Trip To Europe.

ATLANTIC CITY, Oct. 15.-Sailing
into q thick fog tn at hung over the
Atlantic ocean q few minutes after 8
o'clock this morning, Walter Well.
nan with q crew Of five men is tonight
believed to be on an epoch.m sking
voyage to Europe in the huge cigar
shaped airship America.
Numerous wireless messages were
received during the day and the latest
indicated that Wellman ia tonight
sailing through the darkness off the
New York coast.
The start of the balloon America
was one of the most dramatic events
ever occurring here. Roundly criti-
cised by people who did not believe
that he would aver undertake what
was thought to be q foolhardy ven.
ture, Wellman startled the whole
island by bringing the America out
of the shed and without ceremony go.
ing into the air.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-10-19
May Sell Indian Lands.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13.-With the
hope OF insuring the settlement among
Indians of q desirable class of white
men, the Indian bureau today pro.
mulgated a new set of regulations for
the sale of surplus lands held by In.
dians. The principal feature is q pro-
vision for deferred payments in the
purchase of Indian lands.
The new rules require the immediate
payment OF only 10 per cent Of the pur.
chase price and allow five years for
the completion of the transaction.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-10-19
AMONG OUR NElCHBORS.
A Grist Of Items Gathered From On
Northern Montana Exchanges.

"
A Grist Of Items Gathered From On
Northern Montana Exchanges.
Valerian: All the pillow outfits in
the Waller country are now busily en-
gagged breaking land and are turning
the sod at the rate of over one hun.
dred acres q day. Since the heavy
rainfalls in September the ground is
in excellent shape for the pillow and
excellent work is being accomplished.
Chester Signal: Geo. Ainley OF the
telephone company left yesterday
morning for the Flathead country to
buy poles for the phone line to the
Marias. This new line will connect
with the Long system and direct COM
municstion may be had with Great
Fslls and Fort Benton. Work will be
started as soon as the material ar.
rives.
Inland Empire: Perhaps the big.
gest yield of oats recorded this year
in the Judith Basin was produced on
the John B. Clark ranch south Of
Moore. being S4} bushels per scre on
. ten acre 6eld. he has over 5000
bushels Of oats and $500 bushels Of
wheat as the result of this seasons
crop.
Chinook Opinion: A man was put
of No. 2 on Monday night by the train
crew and at once took revenge by
smashing in some of the windows of
the train with rocks. When the &C.
currence was reported to the police
search was instituted for the man, but
he got out of town by q back route
and has not been seen since.
Saco Observer: Jim Wightman was
down from his ranch for . short visit
the fret of the week. The Canadian
mounted police took up some Of his
cattle and are trying to hold them for
duty. 1t seems to US that the u. S.
government should reciprocste in this
matter and take up some of the Can
adian cattle which are running on this
side of the line.
Havre Plaindealer: Jack Edwards.
who is the foreman of the P Cross cat.
tie ranch south of this city and IL also
at the head of the Bear Paw roundup
association vas in Hsvre early In the
week. Mr.. Edwards informed us that
of the 1892 head of cattle shipped
September 9 none. sold under five dol.
lars per hundred and the best in the
shipment some from the Simon Pepin
ranch sold for S6. l 5
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-10-19
Food Values In Vegetables.

The maligned onion belongs to the
lily family and contains priceless ele.
ments of health and nourishment, es-
pecially to nerve and blood. The
also has medicinal and food
virtue, though it Is not 80 nourishing,
containing, like cabbage, over 80 per
cent Of water. The yellow turnip is
considered a mild nervine. The un-
popular carrot is considered almost
miraculous as q blood purifier, and
French women consider it as impor-
tant as any cosmetic. 1t has. also,
undreamed of possibilities of prepara-
ton.
Calling things by other names some
times helps matters, or makes fash.
ionable by favor of the famous. In
Ceylon they term okra "ladies' fin
gers;' the vegetable marrow OF Eu.
rope is virtually the same as our sum.
mer squash, but Is used in, to US, un-
heard of ways. Luther Burbank has
improved the ''pieplsnt," and his new
crimson winter rhubsrb is q wonderful
thing. But in the ordinary type o.
these stalks there are riches of oxali,
and mslic acids, the value of which
the physicians Of the world have al
ways recognized.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-10-19
Smooth. Swindler Sentenced.

KALIsPELL, Oct. 13.-W. Fitzgerald
who Aimf ahmed several Flathead
politicians into cashing worthless
checks for him upon representing
himself as sent out by the republican
committee to arrange speaking dates
for campaign speakers, was today
sentenced to five years in the p~eniten.
tiary after pleading guilty In the dis
trict court.
His operations took place about q
week ago. When he left Kalispell
Fitzgerald "aew" with Q woman OF
the town and while enroute to Min
nespolis stopped of in Havre and
cashed several of his checks by
smooth talking there. He was caught
in Minneapolis and held for Kalispell
officers.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-10-19

MIssoULA, Oct. l2.-Coroner Ken.
drick returned today from Potomac
with the remains Of Nick Bearing, an
old lumberman who was killed yester.
day by being caught beneath rolling
log. The man was 60 years OF age
and came to Potomac q few days ago
from the Kalispell district. His
relatives have not been locsted.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-10-19
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 10, 1910.
Republican State Ticket.

For Congressman. ..... CHARLES N. PRAY
For Clerk Supreme Court. JOHN T. ATHEY
For Railway Commissioner. ....E. A. MORLEY
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-10-19

AN htters and Communications containing mat
to- Intended for pxbjcati0n in this paper should
n addressed to "zhe River Press" and the name
q tie Uriter must b giren to insure attention.
Local 0dUerAsesssns WiH be Inserted In these
eeSvmns at the rate Of ten cents per line from
tssnsient and fee cents per line from regular ad-
Osrtjsers.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-09-07

an advantage over the Cubs. think
txa JACK CoOmbs Is pitching the beSt
OF any man in either Organization. ana
could make the Cubs stand or tbt-
heads with his great speed Ana PonI
der viii find the weather conditions OF
october Just TO his liking
manager Donovan. Boston-Tbe Atb-
ietlcS should beat the Cubs IL the two
teams play for the worlds champson-
ship As the Cubs have only one ax-
perlenced Southpaw in Pfeister they
could not hope TO do much against the
Athletics. who bat freely against right
handlers. but southpaws are hard to
solve. 1t has proved that way in the
games we played them. and IL YOU look
up the dope YOU will find Il generally
50. The Athletics are going fast lust
now. and have this advantage over the
Cubs. They have not been riddled
through previous attempts to win
worlds series like the Cubs. They
don't come back. these worlds series
the Detroit club
Manager Mcguire. 0leveiand-Its a
good even bet. II the Athletics ca n
continue to play the kind or ball they
are now. their chances look good for
beating the Cubs. II al depends on
their pitchers keeping up strong. The
Athletics are hitting well and that will
mean much playing for team like the
viding Connie Macks pitchers show
their real form the Athletics look best
TO me.
Manager Duffy. ChicaEo-Philadel-
phia has a very fine STAFF OF twirlers.
II is not very large. but large enough
10 beat the Cubs. Both Bender and
COombs should do great work against
the Cubs. and Morgan and Plank can't
be counted out OF the running by any
means. Chicago has the best pair OF
catchers In the country. and that :
where the cubs will have the better OF
the Athletics. However. Killing and
Archer will have TO make pretty fast
throws to head off Eddie Collins, once
the youngster gets started.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-09-07
YOUNG WOMAN PLANS TO
RIDE KITE AT HARVARD

Cambridge. Mass. sept. 6.-RidinE a
kite the most perilous feat which can
be performed in the air and which has
never been performed I'm the history
Of aeronautics. according to present
arrangements. Is to be one Of the most
daring features Of the Harvard Boston
aero meet next month.
Miss Emily Willard Of MelrOse will
make this hitherto untried attempt to
conquer the air. riding astride the
man-liftiuE ReroDlane kite Of Samuel
Perkins Of Dorchester. Miss Willard.
Just in her twenties. has passed the
best part Of her life in company with
man-carryinR steeds Of the air. She
H. the daughter 81 W A. T.. Willard.
consulting engineer OF tho Harvard
Aeronauttcal society. and a sister OF
Charles r willard. the we'll known avi-
afor.
The man-lifting aeroplane kite rs al
ready completed and is being guarded
ca fully from. view by its designer.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-09-07
LID RAISED AT CHICAG0'S
0lO-TIME RACE TRACK

Chicago. Sept. 6.-The lid" was
raised Yesterday at Hawthorne track.
where Labor day games and horse races
were the attraction. The majority OF
the crowd were old-time followers OF
the track to whom the word evidently
had been passed along that there would
be a brief revival OF the days when a
man might lay bet on the ponies
without fear OF interference by the
authorities
Early arrivals noticed the COmmodi-
Gus booths beneath the grand stand
ten OF them-in which an equal number
Of bookmakers and unnOuuCerS were
ready for business. over In the pad
dock to which an admission OF 80
cents was demanded. were all thu
other gambling games.
In addition to these regular and APP
proved bet-takers. there were no fewer
than 100 handbook men about the
paddock grand stands and track. who
took bets from 81 up.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-09-07
DOUBLES FINALS TO
BE PLAYED TODAY
First Intermountain Women'S
Tennis Title Settled This
Afternoon.

Two well-played matches at the
Country club yesterday. brought the
women's doubles down TO the finals
which. are scheduled for this afternoon
az 4 o'clock. In the finals Miss Thorne
and Miss williams meet Mrs. Keith and
Miss Hutchinson. But one game is
scheduled for today as the sane play
ers are now left in both singles and
doubles. and two hard matches in a
day is considered too much work Tor
the contestants
In the doubles played yesterday Mrs.
Keith and Miss Hutchinson defeated
Miss Houston and Miss Lane. 81. &C.
and Miss Thorne and Miss Williams dc
feated Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Osbourne
81. 81.
As result OF Miss Hutchins0n's vic
tory yesterday over Mrs. Stone. the
singles are now down to the semi
finals which will be played on Thurs
day The finals will follow on Friday
leaving the winner Of the tournament
TO meet Miss Williams. the present
title holder. I'm the challenge match on
Saturday.
The match between Mrs. stone and
Miss Hutchinson yesterday in the
singles was one of TIE best OF the
tournament II went a fun three sets
and nearly every game went deuce be-
fore being won. Both players were al
their top form. The score was 4-b
6-3. 81.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-09-07
At Overland Park

Overland PARK. Denver. Sept. O.
Hattie Garrett. wei riden by Daven-
port. won the Spanish American han-
dicap. the feature Of tOdays card. IN
a terrific drive. from Fern J.. Hattie
Garrett got OFF in front but tired badly
in the stretch. However. she lasted
long enough TO stall off Fern LIS rush
al the wire Elder. winner OF the fifth
race. was the medium OF heavy betting,
being backed from s Co I To TO I
lie was bid up To $500. but was re-
tanned by his owner. NJ. r. McHenry.
First race. five and a half furlongs.
seIling-Bantronia. 109 IT. Burnsl. :
to 1 won. Mia. 103 tMolesworth1. 3
to 2. second. Yellowfoot. l09 DversD.
8 to l. third. Time. 1907. Uncle Jim.
Busyman. Father Stafford. Rebo and
Black Domino also ran.
Second race. five and q nalt turlongS,
seIling-Clysmic. l06 tkeillND. \ To D.
won. Lady Hapsburg. 100 tMcCul-
loughD, - to ]. second, valencia. 10y
tMandersl. 6 to I. third. Time. 1907 %
Pecos Faun. Chanate, Lou Lanier ana
Rega rds also ran.
Third race. six and "A half furIonEs.
gpllfng-FOrce H. tRussell, II 60 TO.
second. Rhinestone. 109 tMandersl. 30
To T. third. Time. 1921. Weymouth.
Minnie Bright. Odd Rose. Mauretania.
Pal. Cheswardine and Nollrome also
Fourth race. Spanish American ham
dicap. four furlongs-Hattie Garrett.
lNl Davenport. TO T. MNur n 20 TT
l.. g5 tKederis). q to I. second. Nsps
Nick. 1O2 CMolesworthl. so to I. third.
Time. 46 A. seconds. Autumn Rose.
Queen Of Lowlands. Buck Thomas.
Galvesca and Sam 2. also ran
Firth race. five and n half furlongs
seIIing-Elder. 109 tFlynnD. , to I. won,
Burning Bush. 109 CPiCkensl. to 2.
second: Cavaleua. 109 tMartiul. u TO
l. third. Time. l.O1 So. Flyon. Pei
nam. Minnie Morris. Lady Box and
Charles Fox also ran
Sixth race. seven furlOngs. purse
Mazona. fnQ tRussell. 3 TO = won.
Raleigh 7. n. 109 tWoodsl. TO +.
second: Delm0re. 112 tWallace). 30 to
T. third Time. 1.27 3-5. Bud Emory,
Roman Wing and Creston also ran
The ad that the other newspaper
reader merely glanced at may be the
one you're looking for.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-09-07
PIRATES AND DOVES BOTH
WANT PITCHER M'TIGUE

Pittsburg. Sept. 6.-The Pittsbu-g ard
Boston clubs have locked horns over
the services OF Pitcher McTigus. II
seems that early in the season the
PittEhurE club Ieurd 81 Act gG-
through Jack Mi.ter's brother. who
was playing with Kankaf.ee where
McTiEue was pitcn-nE at tt. time.
President DreyfusE put The pitchers
name in his famous dope street and no
titled MS scouts 60 keep tab upon the
Young man. McTiEue drifted east aft
er kankakee dishs uded and landed at
Haverhiil Mass. Fred Teuney. a
stockholder in the Boston club. was
pia wing IN the New England league.
Manager Lake or the Doves y tip 10
land him. Lake arranged with Haver-
him and landed MCTiEue
Fittsburg had two drafts I'm FOR Nc
TiEue one for Birmingham Ala. tho
other Tor Fall River. Mass. Pittsoarz
claims McTiEue never played officially
with HsverhiII.