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The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1910-04-14

Mrs. Louise Moore. Of Jersey 'l''
n. j.. arrived here last week 10 ''''
her brother. II. Buchanan. ana VIE
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1910-04-14

Mrs. Carl schmidt went TO Union
City today To visit relatives
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1910-04-14

Judge Naylor and County Attorney
Roney are now getting prices on
the county roads. and work
will begin at once.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1910-04-14

Ter citizens would look at the matter
in this light. Fulton county will have
the best roads in the state In very
short time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-16
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Count Tolstoi's physicians say his
condition is improved and he is in no
immediate danger. His daughter is
nursing him at Astapova, and his wife
is hurrying to his bedside.
During the recent New York cam
paign Mr.. Roosevelt wrote Lord North
cliff, proprietor Of the London Times,
that he had no intention of being a
candidate for the presidency in 1912,
or ever again.
Having been largely instrumental
in settling the strike OF express drivers
and helpers in New York. Mayor Gay
nor is determined to end its off-shoot,
the chauffeurs' and cab drivers strike,
in which more than 1000 men are in
yolyed. These men struck first symp-
atheticalIy, but are holding out for a
closed shop. although the express strike
is over. After a conference with a
number OF taxicab company officers
yesterday afternoon, the mayor sent
letter TO the chairman OF the strikers
committee, advising the men to aban-
don their closed shsp demand and re.
turn TO work.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-16
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Arrangements are being completed
for the convention OF the Virginia
STATE Teachers Association, which
meets in Richmond next week, and
which will be one OF the largest and
most important sessions in the history
OF the association.
A unique marriage took place Mon.
day evening at the home OF Mr.. and
Mrs. P. 7. Thomas, at LegatO, in Fair
fax county, when Mrs. Bette Fergur.
son became the bride OF William Mar
tin, OF Loudoun county. The bride
is eighty-one years old and the groom
eighty. Mr.. Martin is the oldest sur.
yiving member OF the jury that con.
yicted John Brown. Rev. Mr.. Badger
performed the ceremony. The only
attendants were little Misses Margaret
Watkins and Marie Sisson. Only in,
innate friends aud relatives OF the
couple witnessed the ceremony following
which q sumptuous repast was served
to the bridal party. Mr.. and Mrs
Martin will reside at Legato.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-16
Steamer Ashore.

Cordeya, Alaska, Nov. 16. - The
steamer Portland has gone ashore on
the barrcD coast at Katalla Island, and
it is feared that her SO passengers and
crew will perish before relief can reach
them. The vessel is a total wreck and
is being rapidly beaten to pieces in the
gale now raging. So terrific is the gale
that vessels fear to venture out to assist
the Portland
The steamer Alameda for II hours
tried TO reach the stricken vessel, but
failed, and was forced back into port
when the storms intensity increased
The government has been asked to
rush a revenue cutter to the island.
Those on board the Portland have been
without food for three days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-16
THE sPEAkERsHIP.

Robert l.. Henry. OF Texas, with
drew yesterday evening as candidate
for speaker. Champ Clark will let the
democratic caucus fix the rules.
The attempt to start boom for Rep
resentatige Sulzer, of New York. has
fallen fiat and the candidacy of Repre-
sentative James Hay, Of Virginia, is
not regarded seriously The one man
who can make trouble for Mr.. Clark,
observers say, is John j. Fitzgerald Of
Brooklyn, who has been hostile TO him
in the past and is regarded rs the
leading parliamentarian on the demo
cratic side in the House, However,
his friends there say Mr.. Fitzgerald is
not disposed to fight Mr. Clark for the
speakership, and the impression is that
they will be able to work together.
Mr.. Henry, Of Texas, who has been
prominently mentioned as II candidate
for speaker, yesterday afternoon gave
out q statement eliminating himself
from the race. but not. as has been eX-
pected. declaring in favor OF Mr.. Clark.
Mr.. Henry comes ont strongly in favor
Of having lhe House select its own com
mitteei rather than leaving this task to
the sp saker. He regards the attitude
OF the democratic party during the
last session as equivalent to a promise
that this should be done.
Are you in favor OF having a COM
mittee on committees?" Mr.. Clark WAS
asked yesterday afternoon.
That is a question to be determined
by the body of the democratic member.
ship OF the next House in party caucus, "
he replied. Il think the rules need re-
vision. | know the country is tired OF
Cannonism. | am certain the demo
cratic majority understands the man
date Of the country and will make the
house OF Representative truly delibera-
tive and representative body. As to
the details, they will he tIrashed out
in caucus. | am told that 80 Of the
representatives-elect will be entirely
new members OF the House. They Will
have opinions and convictions and have
a perfect right to be heard in caucus. "
do you think the democratic party
is committed TO the committee. on-com
mittees method 0f arranging its COM
mittee organization" he was asked.
THE democratic party is committed
to the principle Of representative and
deliberatiye popular branch of Congress.
1t is committed against the czarism Of
the old regime, against domination Of
thd House by the speaker, against one
man rule, against the application ofthc
gag in legislation. Changes already
have been made ia the rules which are
a stride in the right direction. Further
revision is being strongly urged by
many members. Some are in favor Of
committee on committees, others are
against it and some have not made up
their minds about it. That's the exact
situation. | do not consider myself as
committed for or against it, | am in
favor Of leaving the settlement Of every
thing pertaining to the rules to the Wis
dom, courage and patriotism OF the
democratic caucus. | intend to abide
by the caucus action.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-16
THE AMENDMENTS.

With seven counties yet to be beard
from, the amendments to the constitu-
ton permitting county treaSurers and
commissioners of the revenue to sue
coed themselves has a majority of 54S
votes. While this may be overthrow
by the remaining returns, it is now
probable that it has been carried and
will he promulgated as part of the
constitution.
On the other hand, the amendment
making exactly the same provision for
city treasurers and commissioners, IS
defeated on the vote received by a
majority Of / 1856 This will I've added
to by about $50 when the returns from
Hanover are corrected, the adverse
vote on this amendment having been
omitted by mistake.
The two amendments, one OF which
was apparently carried and the other
defeated, were meant to be companions.
They would have been put in one
provision had it been possible, but the
constitution provides in separate sec
tons for the government Of cities and
OF counties.
Four OF the five counties heard from
yesterday returned majorities against
all the proposed amendments, but Nor
folk county cana up with such large
majority for all that it turned the tide,
the net result OF the day being that the
majority for the amendment was in
creased Aside from Norfolk, the
counties from which returns we're re-
coiyed yesterday were Caroline, New
Kent. Princess Anne and Scott.
Counties yet to be heard from are:
Amelia. Franklin, King and Queen.
Northampton, Patrick, Rappahannock
and ROckbridge.
The vote on the amendments now
stands:
For longer sessions Of legislature,
l1,701; against 4G.S03.
For one reading OF bills, -. sol
agains, 50, 489.
For county officers succeeding them
selve'. 2S,4l6, against 1888.
For same provision a. 10 city officers.
p, 293; against. %, AIS. Fl Richmond
Times Dispatch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-16
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, NOV. lG

ADVICE to boards OF trade and tax
payers' associations that may be think
ing oiinvitng Mayor GaynOr. OF New
York, TO their annual banquetS:
write him as short note as possible
telling him when the dinner is to be
held and asking him to come. Don t
send committee to wait on him with
a spokesman ready to embelllsh the
invitation with more or less rhetoric. "
The Real Estate Board Of Brokers tried
the latter method last Thursday. The
governors OF the board, together with
its president, went up to the city hall on
Thursday and, after a short wait, saw
the mayor The president told Mr.
Gaynor to what an extent the realty
interests approved Of his administration
and methods and how anxious they
were to have him attend their annual
dinner, to be held at the Waldorf
Astoria in February. The mayor listen
ed uneasily, and when the president
had finished he spoke substantially as
follows:
Yon gentlemen ought to know that
the condition OF my voice prevents my
accepting any such invitation, but even
though it did not, don't you think IT
Jreposterous to take up my time and
Yours now with any such proceeding
as this!
Whereupon the Committeeman but
toned up their coats and moved out OF
the frosty atmosphere Of the mayor
sanctum into the warmer air OF City
Hall Park.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-16
The President in the Canal Zone.

Panama, Nov. 16.-President Taft
and his party spent the entire morning
examining the great Culebra Cut,
which will be the determined factor in
the time OF the completion OF the canal.
Upon the speed Of the excavating work
done there and the freedom from delays
occasioned by landslides depends Col.
Cocktails promise to have the canal
ready for ships year ahead OF the
scheduled time.
This afternoon President Taft heard
requests for promotion from engineers
and mechanics employed on the canal,
but his attitude was unfavorable.
Later in the day the president called
upon the American minister to Panama
and accompanied him out Of the canal
zone into the Republic, to attend the
presidential banquet
The weather since the president has
been here has been hot and there has
been no rain. Mr.. Taft has shown a
decided disinclination to walking and
uses special trains and carriages wher-
ever possible.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-16

Mr.. r. P. HoBsON has a c6adJutol
alarmist in the person of Henry II.
Rogers, son of the late Standard Oh
magnate. He returned recently from
a six-months' trip to Europe, and
among other things says
High military authorities in various
European countries are unanimous in
the prediction that the United States
and Japan will come to war within a
few years; that America will be beaten.
and that VIC had better prepare for the
battle. The Japs, these men say, are
going to catch us unaware by opening
fire before the completion Of the Pan
anna canal. Various high officers IN
European armies told me that Japan
and America would scrap within few
years. The Japs will fight for the su-
premacy OF the Pacific ocean, and Will
catch us unaware, j was told, before
our canal is completed. The Europeans
all agreed that America will be badly
whipped by Japan. They admitted
that our navy was good, but said that
we we're short OF ammunition; our
armies wsre small, and volunteers
would not respond in large numbers,
My opinion is that w ought to have
compulsory military service, as they
have on the other side. The officers
do not think that airships will play as
much OF part in war as predicted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-16

BECAUSE the pulpit IS prone to con-
done transgressions of the rich is why
working men as a rule, give the church
a wide berth, is the opinion OF Rev.
Paul Moore Strayer. Discussing the
attitude OF organized labor toward the
churches, Strayer, who is the pastor OF
the Third Presbyterian Church Of Roch-
ester, n. Y, aroused considerable
comment at the state conference OF re.
ligion now meeting at Syracuse by
taking the side OF the workers. Work
ingmen know" he said, that what
ever social emancipation they have won
has been without any direct aid from
the churches. They feel independent
of the church as a result. They be-
lieye that the church has allied itself
with the rich. They see men III high
Office in the church who are notorious
Iy unfair to their employees. The IN
evitable result is feeling that the ser
mons are modified and the preachers
muzzled by the rich pew owners, and
unless the ministers soon proclaim their
independence of the dollar sign the
churches and the workers will be abso-
luteIy divorced. "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-16

Norfolk. Va. Nov l6.-Because she
was without penny or friend in the
world. she left her wee-old infant on
the steps of the Christian Memorial
Temple, hoping that Christian people
would care for it. was the story told by
Miss Aldriditos Amonapulos, pretty
young Greek, yesterday and the trial
Jury required only a few minutes to re-
turn a verdict OF not guilty. She was
arrested, charged with wilfully desert
ing an infant, which is felony in this
state. The young woman said in her
country it was customary for mothers
to leave their children at church when
they could not care for them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-16
FAMOUS STRONG MAN DEAD.

Charles Orrin Breed, OF Lynn, Mass.
formerly worlds amateur champion
strong man and one OF the most
prominent Methodist Epicopal laymen
in New England, dropped dead from
heart disease yesterday. Three years
ago Mr. Breed was examined by DR..
Sargent, Of Harvard. aud pronounced
to be perfect SO far as physical pro
portions we're concerned.
Mr.. Breed was "a years old. AS a
young man he became famous for his
extraordinary strength and Travelled
throughout the country giving exhi6i-
tons OF muscular proves. meeting
strong men everywhere, and meyer
once being defeated in strength tests.
1t is said OF him that he could lit a
barrel of -four and hold it arms length
above HIS head
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-16
Car and Auto Collide.

New York, Nov. 16.-George
Stivers, owner of the Chatham Club,
Bowery resort. was fatally hurt,
and six others were badly hurt today
when big touring car was run down
by Third avenue trolley car at
both street. Stivers is in the hospital
with broken back, internal injuries
and cannot recover. The others will
get well.
The party was Ell route home from
a night in the Bronx which had included
attendance on the Jimmy Walsh
Sammy Kellar fight. The machine was
running at high rate of speed and
the chauffeur turned off the trolley
tracks TO get ahead of q southbound
car, and smashed directly into a north
bound car
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-16

That the decision 81 the Illinois Su
prene Court barring the Bible from
the public schools was written by jus.
tees who are chnrchmen and the min.
oriIy opinion, fayoring the Bible in the
schools, was written by the justices who
are nonchurchmen. wai the statement
made at the regular meeting OF the
Presbyterian clcrgymen Of Chicago OIL
Monday.
The meeting a 'optel a committee
report upon the subject requesting the
court TO reconsider its decision. The
Presbyiery discussed the ACCESSIBILITY Of
having The com nittee report as the
first document in 4 campaign which
is expected to be launched against the
judges who ruled unfayorabIy against
the Bible.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-16
THE METHODISTs.

The Virginia Southern Methods
Episcopal Conference adjourned il
Richmond last night, after announce
ment was made Of the appointments o.
ministers 10 charges. Chairman George
W. Wray read the Sunday school board
report, which asked that $50 be allowed
DR.. Hammond for visiting the con-
ference in the interest OF Of Sunday
schools. The passing of the characters
of the members Of the conference,
which was interrupted Saturday BY
the Randolph Macon matter, was re-
sumed, and no opposition was offered
to any name called. (
The Sussex charge proved the banner
charge of the year, increasing the
pastors salary, paying collections in
full and paying out $40, 900. an average
OF $50 pee member. They have q
surplus OF $500 for Corean mission
work. and will complete new church
this year. Rev. ]. II. Amis, aged II
wears, for SO years q member OF the
conference, was placed on the spperan-
uated list, at his own request,
Bishop Wilson CONGRATULATED the
conference on its condition. comment
ing on the fact that no minister 8
character had been questioned. The
report of the board OF education was
submitted by DR.. James Cannon, IT,.
Tie next conference will he held at
Salisbury, Md.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-16
SUICIDE OF LITTLE Girl.

Mother calls me; | must go to
mother soon, said ten yea.-old Har-
net Owens in Philadelphia last Saturday.
Her mother died four years ago. Yes
terday she again heard the imagined
call, and one shot from revolver sent
Harriet to her mother.
The Owens family was happy one,
consisting Of the father; William, who
is laborer; bis wife and two children,
Harriet and William, jr. Then came
the sad day when the wife and mother
died.
Little Harriet again said yesterday:
My mother wants me-" Then she
slipped away and reaching her home
took out her treasurers, the flowers
from her mothers coffin, aud sur
rounding herself with them, took her
i'ther's revolver and fred the fatal
shot,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-16
' COURT OF APPEALS.

The proceedings in the Court Of APP
peals yesterday were as follows:
Dale Carter's heirs vs.. Cooper ant
Skeen. Fully argued and submitted
Atlantic Trust and Deposit Company
vs.. Union Trust and Title Corporation
argued and submitted.
Next cases to be called
Adams VS.. Cumby; Washington
Alexandria and Mount Vernon Rail
way Company vs.. Vaughan; Pond:
administrative vs.. Norfolk and Western
Railway Company; Wright IS. Collins
Morley vs.. Dams ct ais. Langford vs..
Virginia Air Line Railway Company
Southern Railway vs.. Fosters admin
istrator; Holdsworth vs. C. w. Crowdel
4 Bro, and Norfolk and Western Rail
way Company VS.. Stone-being Nos. !
to 10 on argument docket.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-16
Failed to Find Mexicans.

Rock Springs, Tex, Nov. 10. -
Scouting cowboys who went out yes
terday In search OF Mexican band re-
ported to be marching on Rock Springs,
returned here today without having
sighted the invaders This town today
is virtually An armed camp, oyerrun
With ranchers mounted and armed to
the test, ready to engage in any form
Of disturbance. Texas rangers who
arrived here today believe the commun-
ity is uselessly alarmed and that il
Mexicans or others planned an inya-
sion to ayenge lynching Of the Mexican
Rodriguez, the plan was frustrated by
the quick precautionary measures
ordered by Gov. Campbell.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-16

DISPATCHES from London show THAI
England is about to pass Though one
of the seyerest crises in the history Of
the country. The demand made upon
King George by the liberals that lie
create peers OF that political complexion
has, it is said, been fatty refused, and
should the result Of the election which
it is intended to hold show a liberal
majority, which is likely at present,
grave trouble will follow. The move
ment toward depriving the House Of
Lords OF its veto power is growing all
the time. while there are many people
in England in favor Of its abolition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-16
STUART MAY CONTEST.

Henry c. Stuart, democratic candi.
date for Congress from the Ninth dis
trict, has issued q statement concern.
ing the recent election, which says, in
part:
According to the fac Of the returns,
Mr.. G. Ba scom Slemp, the republican
nominee, has been elected to Congress
from our district by a majority OF 2l7.
The definite figures Of the result will be
known from the State Board OF Can
vassers, which meets November % al
Richmond.
n | were convinced that Dir. Siemp
had received such a majority, / would
accept cheerfully the figures as re.
ported, we'll satisfied with the work oil
the democratic party 10 reducing a ma
jority Of 4,101 by about $500 and
looking forward confidently to. future
victories, local and general, for the
party in the district.
1t is brought to my notice, however,
on evidence 80 strong as to demand
serious attention. that many illegal
votes we're cast and counted for Mr..
SIemp. ] feel that, in justice to ihe
patty and people who have done me
the honor 10 make me their standard
bearer, | must ask full investigation
Of this election, with The purpose OF ar
irving at an honest result. Therefore,
shall refer the matter to the democratic
district committee, that it may consider
such evidence as may be submitted.
shall then hold myself subject to the
advice and instructions OF this com
mttee on the question Of whether OF
not to make formal contest for the
seat before the House OF Representa-
lives.
Meanwhile, ask all loyal dem
ocrats and all my supporters to await
patiently the action and decision OF the
party authorities. feel that | can say
for the committee, as for myself, that
there is no purpose to take advantage
Oi any technicaIity or take any action
except such as may be necessary to
make sure, as nearly as possible, that
the district shall be represented by the
man receiving the majority of The legal
votes cast.
Such an investigation can do no
wrong. 1t may locate election frauds,
II any have been committed, and
identify those guilty OF them. and
separate those who really stand for
honest elections from those who talk
for them but really condemn only such
wrongdoing as they suppose to have
been committed against themselves. "
P. f. st. Clair, chairman of the
Ninth district democratic committee,
last night issued a notice, calling a
meeting Of the democratic committee
to be held at Pulaski city on November
26. All members of the committee are
urged to attend, also all special sena-
torial district committeeman.