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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-23

Copyright. 1910. by Frank G. carpenter)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-14
DUTCH" BILLY ON TRIAL
Silver Lake Shooter Makes Self De-
Tense Plea.

The trial Of Dutch Billy, charged
with attempting to kill Charles George
whom he shot in the thigh Sunday, Sep
TENDER 8, While engaged in the hilarious
festivity of shooting up the small town
OF Silver Lake, was begun today in the
district court.
"Old Betsy" with whom Dutch Billy
appeared upon the street telling all else
to get inside. is on exhibition. "Old
Betsy" as Billy calls her, is a formida-
bic hand edition of a shooting iron
about Ii inches long and carrying a
bullet OF 45 cal. Billy wore the holster
and cartridge belt out carried Betsy in
his hand.
Evidence goes to show that George
held small pocket knife open in his
hand when he went toward Billy. The
knife is on exhibition.
The case will likely be finished this
evening. 1t is doubtful if the self-de-
Tense plea will be fortified enough to
escape conviction. The victim of the
shooting, Charles George, recovered.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-14
NAVAL OIL STATIONS.
1t Is Proposed to Substitute Them for
COaling Stations.

Washington. Jan. 14.-"Oiling sta
tions" for the navy instead of ''coaling
stations is one of the proposals Secre-
tary Myer is now considering in con-
nection with the future of ships of war
A plan is under consideration for the
conversion of the coaling station now
in process of construction at San
Diego, Cal, into an oiling station so
that the ships of the navy may re-
plenish their supply of fuel oil should
it's use be adopted extensively. Sew
eral ships already have been fitted for
its use, if desirable.
Representative Smith of California
had a conference with Secretary Myer
today on the subject. The proposition
to change the nature of the station at
San Diego, has delayed work there and
also operated as factor in determin-
ing the amount which congress Will
appropriate for the improvement of the
harbor at San Diego.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-14
CHINESE LUNCHEON IN CHICAGO
Mrs. Calhoun Is Given Godsneed by
Friends.

Chicago, Jan. 14-Chicago stretched out
friendly hands to China at a luncheon
given yesterday at the University club in
honor of Mrs. William J. Calhoun, wife
of the new minister to China. Even the
Chinese merchant who furnished the place
the names of the guests written in both
English and Chinese-added to Mrs. Cal
houn's cards a special inscription in his
own language.
The room in which the luncheon was
given was decorated with Chinese flags
and panels The table was decorated with
strips of satin, heavy with Chinese em-
broidery; a large brass bowl in the center
filled with pink and purple wistaria,
smaller flowers filled brass bowls at
each corner, large dishes of fruits and
bronze images of Budda and the Goddess
of Mercy.
Chinese costume of blue and purple silk
made the tea and served. During the
luncheon Chicago postal cards, each with
a friendly wish or sentiment were deliver
ed to Mrs W. J. Calhoun, Pekin, China. "
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-14
TOO LATE FOR FUNERAL
Whitelaw Reid's Ship Was Delayed by
Storms.

New York, Jan. 14-Tempests at sea
and an off shore storm so delayed the
liner st. Louis that Whitelaw Reid, the
American ambassador to Great Britain,
reached here too late to attend the funeral
of his father-in-law, D. o. Mills. held
In this city today. Arrangements had
been made to meet the ambassador with
tug at quarantine, land him at the bat
terry and take him up town in an automo-
bile The storm, however, upset all these
arrangements.
Because of the previous plans and the
fact that numerous prominent men were
present to attend the funeral it was de-
cided not to delay the ceremonies. The
M. Stires, rector of the church where Mr..
Mills had for many years been a vestry-
man.
Among the honorary pallbearers were J.
Pierpont Morgan and Levi p. Morton.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-14
PREACHERS AT A THEATER.
One Hundred and Ten Attend ST. Louis
Production to "See.''

st. Louis. Jan. 14.-What was per-
haps one of he most unique audiences
that ever attended a theatrical pro-
duction was hat at the Century thea
ter last night, when ITO ministers
were present in a body. They were
the guests of the management of the
theater and of Burr Mcintosh, the in
vitations following a general attack on
the alleged immortality of the stage
from dozen or more pulpits last
Sunday
Mcintosh recently challenged the
ministers to a debate. Failing in this,
he invited them all to come to his
show. To his surprise, 10 of them
accepted.
Many of Them had not been in a
theater for wears and several of them
declared it was their first experience
in a playhouse.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-14
DEFIES THE SHERIFF.
MilEionaire's Wife Refuses to Be
Served With Divorce Papers.

Franklin, Pa, Jan. 14.-Surround-
ed today by attorneys and private de-
tectives, MS Emma A. Miller today
defied the sheriff and local authorities
to invade her place of refuge under a
friendly roof and serve upon her di-
vorce papers filed by her husband,
General Charles Miller. the multimil-
lionaire oil man.
Mrs. Miller will leave Franklin Sun
day, as the service of court papers is
illegal on that day.
General Charles Miller yesterday
filed divorce libels against Mrs. Miller,
who is his second wife, charging
cruelty and inhuman treatment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-14
SEARCHED 'LoRD AsHBURTON. y
Police Believed That He Possessed
Much Wanted Valuable Stocks.

New York, Jan. 14-Charles F. Richards
bette,. known to the police of this country
and England under the name of Lord
Ashburton, was arrested late yesterday by
detectives to see whether he really had
on his person or in his possession certain
stocks for which the police were search
ing After an exhaustive examination
many stocks and bonds were found but
not The ones looked for.
The man was held on a charge of at
tempted grand larceny. Richards said that
he had been given the stock by certain
people in Boston and he understood it to
he good stock and high class.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-14
Cotton Is Panicky.

New York, Jan. 14.-The cotton
market developed panicky conditions
in the late trading today. Within less
than an hour May contracts broke
from SASS to $3.50, this price show
ing a net loss of "a points or $4.70 a
bale from the closing figures of last
night and a decline of $3.50 a bale
from the recent high record
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-14

sary of the death of his wife who a
year ago also died by her own act
He said early this week to a friend
I have only two days more to live. I
shall die on the anniversary of the day
my wife left me for a better world"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-14
GEO. HARRISON FLIES.
Former Topeka Man Ascends in
Balloon.

Los Angeles, Jan. 1.-THE balloon
City of Los Angeles assembled from
Aero park at 1890 today, and after
rising to a height of 500 feet. sailed
rapidly away in a southwesterly direc-
ton.
In the basket was George Harrison
alone. Harrison. a local newspaper
man, is attempting to qualify as bal
loon pilot.
cast.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-14
PAULHAN's OFFICIAL HEIGHT.
He Exceeded Latham's Old Mark of
72O Feet.

Los Angeles. Cal. Jan. Ian official
statement was issued by the board of
judges of aviation events last night fixing
the altitude of the worlds highest flight
record by Louis Paulhan Wednesday at
The statement is signed by Cortlandt
Field Bishop. president of the Aero Club
of America. and H K v Twining. presi-
dent of the Aero Club of California At
the same time Mr.. Bishop declared 1t his
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-14
MAN HIGHER UP FOUND.
Secretary of the Sugar Trust indicted
for Weighing Frauds.

New YORK. Jan. 14.-The federal
grand jury today returned indictments
against Charles L. Heike, secretary of
the American Sugar Refining COM
pany; G. w. Gerberacht, J. r. Ben
dernagel, Henry w. Walker, Jean M.
Voelker and James F. Halligan, en-
ployes.
Four counts charge false entries of
sugar products and two counts allege
conspiracy to defraud the government
in weighing sugar imports.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-14
PINCHOT Is ENDORSED.
Colorado State Forestry Association
Takes Action.

Denver, JAN 14-Clifford Pinchot, for
mer chief of the federal forestry bureau.
yesterday received the formal endorse
ment of two state organizations particu-
larly affected by his work
The first endorsement came from the
Colorado State Forestry association in an
nual convention. Last night seeding
members of the old Colorado Horse and
Cattle Growers association organized the
Colorado Live Stock association and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-14

personal belief that the French aviator
really had attained a height of more than
5000 feet
PauIhan surpassed by 72o feet the record
made by Hubert Latham at Mourmelon a
week ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-14

adopted resolutions endorsing the conser-
walton policy of Roosevelt and Pinchot
and expressing regret at the retirement
of Mr.. PinchOt.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-14
Mr. Robinson Is Better.

The condition of Mr.. ]. w. Robin
son is reported to be favorable this
afternoon. Very little change in his
condition has occurred since yester-
day. but he is much better than he
was Wednesday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-14
STOLE SEVEN LINCOLN PENNIES.
Chicago Window Washer Must Spend
as Days in Jail.

Chicago, Jan. nc. ]. Gully, window
washer has established a new wage scale
for criminals at the bridewell, for he will
work twenty-five days for seven new
fenced by Municipal Judge Grove.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-14
LOCAL MENTION.
1 gallon globe and nice gold fish SOC.
Bird Store, 400 Kansas.

There is a move on foot to double the
membership of the Kansas Improved
Stock Breeders association An effort
will be made to install a great deal of
young blood into the organization. AL
though the attendance at the meeting
just closed was not as good as it has
been on other occasions on account of
the adverse weather conditions. the in
terest in the association seems to be
on the increase.
Canaries. imported bell tone singers.
finest warblers, direct from Andreas-
burg, Germany. Saturday and Monday
sale. 400 Kansas.
Gold fish are becoming scarce. Better
take advantage of my Saturday and
Monday sale. 400 Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-14
TAFT'S announcement.
President ProcIaims Peace Between
Republican Factions.

Washington, Jan. 14.-When Repre-
sentative Hayes (CaI). one of the lead
ers of the insurgents, was notified of
Mr.. Dwight's statement that an agree
ment had been reached between inSur-
gents and regulars, he denied that any
agreement had been reached and said
his own statement promised to the pub
lie today would not be ready before to-
morrow. Mr.. Hayes declared the state
ment of a cessation of hostilities was
premature.
Later the following was given out by
President Taft:
1T has been agreed between the reg
ular Republicans and the so called in
surgentS represented by Mr.. Dwight on
the one hand and Mr.. Hayes on the
other, after conference with the presi-
dent, that a caucus should be held TO
pass upon the question of the commit
tee in the interior department. investi-
cation with the assurance that the in
surgents, if they came into the caucus,
would be treated fairly and that a COM
mittee of acknowledged impartiality
would be appointed.
"A further agreement was foreshad-
owed that caucuSes would be held from
time to time to which all elected as Re-
publicans should be invited to take m
the various measures. recommended by
the administration as performances of
party pledges. the subject of each eau
Gus to be announced in advance"
Followed Wife TO Suicides Grave.
New York, Jan. 14.-James Rurto,,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-14

THE prices charged by
the average grocer, are
perfectly legitimate,
and could not be made much
better on their expensive
plan of doing business but
we, on our plan, ''Cash over
the Counter cut off an
enormous expense. This is
your saving and more than
this we have cut off part of
the profit on the long profit
stuff.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-14

Followed Wife TO Suicides Grave.
New York, Jan. Thames Burton.
a widely known marine photographer.
committed suicide las night at the
Lynbrook. l.. l., club on the anniver-
The newspaper., 1910-01-07
WI Thug Fang's Goodbye

On Nus departure from this
country TO which he was sent as
minister from China he said:
You Americans eat too much f;
you rush too hard; you work too
hard; pou play too hard; you are
too much concerned with the al
mighty dollar; you are wearing
yourselves out. and when ! come
back here in 1859 to impart new
truths to you, will be the young.
est man in America.
Learn to live slower, you
Americans. and | will see you
alive when return in fifty years.
Pure air. pure food. pure thought
is what your country needs.
Good bye; I'll come back and
reform you in fifty years"
The newspaper., 1910-01-07

Congregational services in Odd
Fellows Audit, rum as useal.
Sunday school, Studies in the
Life OF Christ; Morning worship
IL a. m. Communion sermon and
service. We shell use the new in
,diyidual communion service Tor
the first time. Christian Endeavcr
at $50 p. m. at parsonage. Union
Evangelistic service at the CHRIS
tian church in the evening. Prayer
meeting Wednesday evening at
parsonage. ". T.. WOOD.
The newspaper., 1910-01-07

A room I2Xl2, 8 #. high, will
cost you for ceiling up with s in.
boards to receive canvass and
paper, SIPS; Compoboard will
cost you S37.44. We will furnish
material and plaster it for $29.0S.
This wall will not have to be can
vassed and papered and will keep
out wind, cold, bed bugs and dis
ease. BAKER & GALLEY,
Coop Phone, Delta, Colo.
The newspaper., 1910-01-07
Christmas Cheer

Through an oversight the fol-
lowing account OF a Christmas
gathering at the home of Mrs.
Mary Hawkey failed to appear
in our last issue. We are glad to
give it place in this issue and
are sorry that it did not appear in
our last as intended.
"A happy crowd was that at the
home of Mrs. Mary Hawkey. on
N. Boxelder Ave, on Christmas
day. H,r hospitality embraced
more than her children and as
sisted by her daughters, Viva and
Fay, she entertained the follow
ing guests:
Mr.. and Mrs. George Zaun and
children, Mr.. and Mrs. Abner
Mckee, Mrs. A. ID. Turner, Mrs.
f. Z. Mckee, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Graham, Mrs. Hattie
Robinson, of Hotchkiss, Mr.. and
Mrs. Reynold Keck, of Grand
Valley, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Foster and children, Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas Mckee; Mesdames Thos.
Mckee. Keck and Foster are
daughters of Mrs. Hawkey.
The sunshine, keen air and
crisp, sparkling snow made sleigh
ing delight, and Messrs. Mckee
and Foster, with double team
and jingling bells, took the crowd
out in the afternoon.
The parlor and dining room
were tastefully decorated, the
former in evergreen and the latter
in festoons of holly crossing in
the middle of the room from which
was suspended, over the center of
the long dining table, beautiful
Christmas bell. The central table
ornament was a small log cabin,
covered with sparkling snow. and
with wide chimney down which
Santa Claus was sending Joke"
for each guest.
AT SO clock a course dinner
was given, excellently prepared
and daintily served. Each place
card had been hand painted and
contained an appropriate Christ
mas verse. Whe the last cup of
coffee was drained the cabin door
was opened and Joke" passed
to each guest. Much merriment
ensued as the tiny objects were
exhibited. Each one arose with
the common sentiment: May
good digestion wait on appetite
and health on both"
Mrs. A. Mckee rendered some
nice music. The suspended mis-
tletoe gave occasion tor several
feminine shrieks and much laugh
ter. and the evening quickly
passed with games and merry jest,
and each guest departed with che
feeling that life was we'll worth
the living, after all"
The newspaper., 1910-01-07

Rev. J X. Hester who is reeup-
Grating and being r'juvena'ed IN
the vicinity of Bay City, Texas.
bids fair to become a rival OF the
African nimrod. Col. 7. Roose-
Welt. for he has recently sent to
Taxidermist Newman the car
casses Of the following amin mals TO
be mounted: three deer, an arm
adillo, and three wild hogs.
The newspaper., 1910-01-07

Rev. and Mrs. J X. Hester are
rejoicing over the arrival OF
little daughter which arrived at
their Paonia honre last Sunday
morning. Mother and daughter
getting along fine.
The newspaper., 1910-01-07

1t was hoped that the strike of
the switchmen on railroads enter
ing St Paul, Mimi. would end
with 1909. The hope has been
blasted The roads refused to
grant the reinstatement demands
made by the strikers.
The newspaper., 1910-01-07

Miss Mary Underwood who has
been working at Mrs. Yates Mil
linery Store left Wednesday
morning for Denver to accept a
position with the o w Lyman
Millinery Co.
The newspaper., 1910-01-07

When you have a deed. mort
gage. bill of sale or any other
kind of a legal paper drawn. have
it done right. Geo. o. Blake has
had many years experience and
knows how
The newspaper., 1910-01-07
A. D. S. Cold Tabs best for
colds and grippe at
DUNBAR'S.

All kinds of conveyance papers
quickly and promptly prepared.
abstracts of title furnished on
short notice. See c. c. HAWKINS.
The newspaper., 1910-01-07

Mr. and Mrs: Glen Miller. OF
Olcoti. New York. the former a
broth IT Merle Miller OF this
place. are here visiting.
The newspaper., 1910-01-07
Belt Line for Denver

A belt line costing Sl0,000,000
has been proposed for Denver to
relieve the congested freight con-
ditlons there. This with the union
OF the Moffat Road and Rock Is
land and that between the Col
orado Southern and Burlington
will improve conditions and
aid in making Denver the great
railway center she is destined to
become.
The newspaper., 1910-01-07

Groves and Langdon have pur-
chased the carpenter shop of
Zaun and Zaun and would be
pleased to meet all their former
patrons and many new ones in
their new location. opposite the
Independent Lumber Co.
The newspaper., 1910-01-07

Jim Smith, of Somerset. was IN
town Tuesday on business.
The newspaper., 1910-01-07

Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Wilson
and daughter left for Terre Haute.
Ind, Wednesday morning. Mrs.
Wilson is a sister of Mrs Harry
Baker.
The newspaper., 1910-01-07

Il special remedy for Bronchial
COu6IS. W.ELBOR.N7,S.
The newspaper., 1910-01-07

FoR SALE:-One horse wago n
IN use one sea son Will sell cheap.
G.. +. Zaun.
The newspaper., 1910-01-07

The North Fork Association
has contracted a supply of prime
hrst-cutting ALFALFA HAY
which it will offer tor sale at a
reasonable price, in any quantity.
Special inducements to pur-
chasers who can unload from
cars
The newspaper., 1910-01-07

A bale or a dozen carloads
Wild Hay. Timothy or Alfalfa
at the Association.
The newspaper., 1910-01-07

Marvin b. Bruton returned
home Wednesday evening after
a couple of days spent in Denver.
The newspaper., 1910-01-07

Mrs. Abner Mckee left for
Nebraska Monday morning to
visit relatives.
The newspaper., 1910-01-07

We sell fire insurance policy
that assures. CLINE & Hurry.
The newspaper., 1910-01-07
LOCAL ITEMS
*xxxsssst sts y X sst X ssk@sk t*sss%ss,+sssss \

W'el6o,n's Cough Syrup 6iUeS
results.
The newspaper., 1910-01-07

Ten acres, all in cultivation, only
one mile from town. Cheap. See
C. G. HAWKINS.
The newspaper., 1910-01-07

Frank Gabler left Thursday
morning for Los Angeles, Calf.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-04-30
One of the Smiths.

Representative Scott. Of Kansas,
was examining a witness before the
house committee on agriculture, of
which he is chairman, on his bill to
prohibit gambling in cotton and
grain.
During the hearings a man who
had been paying close attention and
making notes began to ask questions.
''Will the gentleman please state
his name?" asked Mr.. Scott.
Smith"
please state your full name"
ELLISON DuRant Smith,"
eyes, yes, l know" said Scott, "but
there are many Smiths, you know,
and that name signifies nothing.
Where are you from and what do Won
reprcscnt?"
Il am from the United States SEN
ate" replied the qucstioner, who was
Senator Smith, of South Carolina.
Whcreupon Representative Scott
took off his eyeglasses, rubbed them
Vigorously, pulled at his musta che,
and whispered: "You may proceed"
Saturday Evening Post.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-04-30
INJURED BY ROBBERS.
MIR. Ward. OF GrecIcyville Brought
Hero For Treatment.

Mr. Ward, who is clerking for Mr..
.1""2t DeLcrnIe, at Greeleyville was
brought heTe Wednesday for treatment
at the Sumter Hospital. Mr.. Ward.
1t seems heard noise as if some one
was breaking into the store about 8
o'clock Wednesday night ana went
out with his gun. He saw some one
running from him when he went
around the side Of the house. AS he
went around the house he raised his
gun to shoot the intruder When
he did another man who was stand
ing in waiting hit him a blow in his
stomach with a stick or some other
instrument and at the same time
knocked the gun up. The gun went
off in the air.
Mr.. Ward was knocked down, and
he said kicked. He lay on the ground
groaning. The knights Of Pythias
were in session near by at the time
and were attracted by the gunshot
and came out. They heard the
groans and went to Mr.. Wards re-
lief. The thieves had made their es-
cape, however.
Mr.. Ward was SO badly injured that
it was thought best to bring him TO
Sumter for treatment. 1t is impos-
sible just at this time to tell how Sc
riously he is injured
In moments of consciousness the
wounded man says that he is certain
that his aSsailant was white man.
Dut does not know what kind of man
it was that ran from him.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-04-30
RUNNING ON CREDIT.
State Borrows Large sum at Four
Per Cent.

Columbia. April 27.-The sum OF
100000 represents the amount bor-
rowed by the State since the first Of
the year for expenses. This money
was secured IN New York and the
loan was made through the Palmetto
National Bank OF this city. The in
,tercst Is per cent.
II Is expected that at least $500. 900
will have 20 be borrowed by the state
before tho end Of the year. This Is
100000 more than II has been nee
essary TO borrow In any year past.
This amount was carried In the Ip.
preparation bin. a second loan Of
|, 5000 Will be made In July.
The rate OF interest on the loans 70
the state last year was 3 per cent