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New-York tribune., 1910-12-26

questions not clearly involving seann,ten seas
the public. 1t ought never to be Io.sossIi .aiu
that legitimate corporauons az :. us@,,,id
larger partuerships without which IL WIZ
not have been practicable TO conou1! ser,, IL.
fouYthG-perhaps nine-tenths-o1 Ssr1 =
business Of the country. OUTSIDE u,essin o. M ana
mechanical service. ,,,,
While curbing abuses, the faculties or iip-
erty must be preserved II we are .sie ~ In
doubtedly the rights OF manhood come o~
fore the rights OF property. But wise Ann~i e
leans will not forget that property.thsal - -
to say. the right to deal with the fruits or
ones own labor and savings one OF Ine @
integral rights Of manhood one OF tns ,,, xr,s
safeguard of the poorer and less poWet,lhus he
Of men. / may add, however. tnat, In ro,p1 e,1e
long run, It Is no true protecQon 20 pIop-
erty to prevent or ohstruct the l!berty-evsil zen
extreme liberty-of speech and the freeoom
Of discussion, without which the safety OF
property will be IN unstable, rather than
I favor proper provisions for the popular
election of United States Senators, 1or the
adoption Of the amendment TO the iederai
Constitution permitting Congress, Ntei.
necessary, to impose an income tax; f for the the
extension of the parcels post and Tor tne
rigorous. preservation to the entlrs ~ peoits its
of the benefit OF the public domain. us
mines and water rights And so ! believe
and the Rochester platform SO declared.
in legislation establishing the rights OF -.
out Of fruits resulting largely from theli
own industry. For the vast interests OF
labor. organized and unorgani1ed,- are :
chiefest and dearest cause Of enlightened
Democracy. Where they are within fed.
eral Jurisdiction the United states cughs ,s
to be foremost among the nations OF e tne
especially where their own power is ,ns
sufficient, whether in making larger r ana 1,1
more Just their share OF procuct OF ILL III Htt
forcen1ent OF the conditions and assuf-
ances Of safety and indemnity which prac-
tically they cannot themselves enforce .Se 7,ov-
Let US take care. however. that the pow
erfuI ORGANIZATIONS Of wealth and OF labor
even when inevitable, and however benen-
cent, shall not like upper and nether !n.!.-
stones. destroy the creative. buoyant, spoh-
taneol1s INDEPENDENCE Of American citizen
shin which has built up and by which must
be supported both our prosperity ana our
New-York tribune., 1910-12-26
VOTE SELLING WHOLESALE
Hundreds Indicted in One County
in Ohio for Bribe Taking.
CORRUPT FOR 20 YEARS
Judge Conducting the 1nvestlga
tion Expects That 5000 In
dietments Will Be Returned

Portsmouth. Ohio Dec. E.-With total
ce sss indictments and LA pleas OF eu'its
10 charges If vote selling during the re-
cen. election, Adams County. ONO appears
70 be IN q had way politically
vigorous cennpeisn of investigation
carried on by a sEand Jury, upon the lnsti-
cation of Judge AZ. Blair. Of Portsmouth
has rsseulted in the indictment of nearly
10 per cent Of the voting strength or the
county and TO-DAY predictions were n1ade
that the number OF indictments "coo
reseh three thousand. Judge Blar SAYS
vote selling in every township VIII be IN
r.stisated.
II, the more than one hundred pleas of
guilty entered the offenders have been dis
>renchlsed for FIVE years and fined nominal
sums workhouse terms have been given
70 practically all. but most of the prison
sentences have been suspended Al edi-
TOR who denounced the investigation has
been punished for contempt.
The 2herir Of the COUNTY SAYS that COM
perstively few officials have been elected
legally in twenty wears
Corruption in Adams County goes hack
fer more than twenty years. and is per
haps largely due to a general sanction of
.he growing custom. well as the absence
Of railways, teiesreplls and Telephones.
There is IN the county only one railroad
F7r1e-a branch Of the Norfolk & Western
sn5 few telegraph and telephone lines.
West Unicn, the county seat, is not reached
nv either telegraph railway In this re-
epect- II stands alone among county seats
in Ohio
During governorship campaign in the
EOS Republicans by an alleged liberal use
of money earned the county, which pre-
yiously had been Democratic, Since then
control has shifted back and forth AS a
result cf the grand 7ury's Investigations it
S. apparent that both parties have par
ric.pated in the vote buying Starting at 81
and 50 prices have risen in recent years
$50 q vote. Much of the ''boodl1ng has
been almost public. Instances Of the auc-
fionins Of votes have been reported
Judge Blair. born and brought UP in the
county. recently determined 10 end the
corruption. Among those indic1ed are
Of his lifelong friends and some of
his early playmates Men in all walks of
. life and Of unblemished reputation other
wise have been caught in the net So far
the Judge has indicated his purpose to go
after only the vote sellers
So strong have been their demands for
,raeney for their ballots that officelsolders
have been able TO earn only small net
&2laries.
New-York tribune., 1910-12-26
PASTOR CONCEALED INJURIES
Wouldn' Spoil Christmas Of Cabby
Who Ran Him Down.
IBy Telegrsph 10 me Trihune

Greenw1ch, Conn, Dec. 25-The Rev
Joseph H. Selden. pastor of the Second
Congregational Church at Greenwich, was
the victim OF a serious accident on Christ,
mas Eve. which he endeavored to-day to
keep from his parshioners. not wishing 70
spoil any of the pleasures OF Christmas
He occupied the pulpit as usual. though
he suffered considerably
DIR. Selden was making a Christmas Eve
call In crossing Brookside Drive he was
struck by cab and Knocked down II was
understood that several stitches had ta ha
taken in his scalp. but this the doctor vou1d
not verify. He even refused TO nams tbs
driver of the cab, ss he didn't want IN snnH
his family nerrymakins, spun
New-York tribune., 1910-12-26
STEAMER SUNK: SIX LOST
Liner Finland in Collision with
Small Vessel Named BaltiQue.

Antwerp. Dec. 25.-The steamers Fin
land and BaItfoue were in collision to-
day at the mouth of the River Scheldt.
The Red Star liner Finland was bound
from New York. and the Baltique. q Bel
gian steamer of 1866 tons, was outward
bound with a cargo of sand. The exact
cause of the collision is not known, but
II is stated that the Finland in veering
struck the Belgian. aInidshtps. The Bal
tioue sank Immediately. Part of the
crew was rescued by the Finland and
others by pilot boat. Six men are un-
accounted for. The Finland is now an
cfored at Flushing. 1t is not known
whether she has sustained any damage.
New-York tribune., 1910-12-26
yIoLINIsT LOSES FINGERS
Russian Held Exploding Cracker and
VIII Never Be Able to Play Again.
rBv telegraph TO The Tribune ]

3, Telegraph 70 IF1e Ir1blneI
Rome. Ga, Dec. 25.-Skibinski, a Russian
zfoliris1 and head of the music department
Of SHORTER College. viii never play again
a. The result of his first experience with
fireworks His LEFT hand is minus two I'm
gers and thumb and Is otherwise badly
mangled.
SEiIinski came here frcm Russia last
septenlber. and knew nothing OF fireworks.
Last Might he asked. in broken English. for
Roman candles and vas given cannon
crackers He held one of the crackers in
his left hand. and. being ignorant Of the
danger allowed it 10 explode.
Mrs Skibinssi also =. teacher in the col
1eee. 7as standing near hv and was rem
de-ed permanently deaf in one ear by the
e1plcsicn.
New-York tribune., 1910-12-26
NEW ENGLAND DRoUTH BROKEN
Special Thanksgiving in Churches for
Christmas Gift of Rain.

Ecston. Dec o5--An inch and q half OF
rsin which fell YESTERDAY and early to-day
IS believed to have effectuallv routed the
srcuth which has nasnaoed the water supply
cf half dozen cities in New England. For
many hours the rain fell heavily. and to-
ca found reservoirs OF villages rising rap
sel, from the torrential flow Of their supply
streams, TO the great delight of people who
l7sve been denied rub baths by watchtul
water officials
In many pulpits to-day special thanks
gi--fngs were offered for the breaking OF
-he drouth and the rain was referred 10
SIS ? Christmas gift 70 New England
New-York tribune., 1910-12-26
MINISTER KILLS INTRUDER
Alleged Moonshiner Had Pulled Re
vclyer in Church.
by Telegraph to The Tribune. ]


Blue Ridge Ca, Dec. 25.-Breaking into
Mount Pisgah Church seven miles from
here, On Saturday. and declaring that he
intended to kill the ministers there. Carter
Lingerfelt was shot to death by the Rev.
w J. Kinlraon. a Baptist minister.
a conference of the congreg alton and a
Christmas tree celebration were being held
when Lingerfelt, who is said to have been
a moonshiner. entered. When he drew his
pisto, Kimmen and his two brothers, botl,
ministers, opened fire. LinEerfelt was shot
to death, while one of the brothers was
severely injured
At the sams time the duel in the church
yard was taking place Deputy Collector
Hopkins. of this place. was destroying a
large illicit distillery within a half mile
OF the church, Lingerfelt being the alleged
operator of the plant.
New-York tribune., 1910-12-26
3. & o. STRIKE TO END
General Superintendent of Motive
Power Of All Lines Resigns.

Washington. Ind. Dec 25.-Following
the Official announcement Of the resignation
Of J. .. Harris as general superintendent
Of motive power Of all Baltimore & Ohio
Railroad lines information was received
to-day that the trouble between the COM
pany and its rlachinists had been settled
and that the men would return TO work by
January l
according 70 the report received today.
committee in conference with President
willard of the railroad in Baltimore &C
cepted the terms Of return, and the vote
or concurrence will be taken in twenty
s,lops tomorrow. Until the vote is count
made known.
New-York tribune., 1910-12-26
FROST CAUSED DESCENT
At Altitude of 1925 Feet Car
huretor of Garros Goes Cold.

New Orleans, Dec. 25.--Soaring above the
clouds over Lake Pontchartrain, his goggles
so frosted .:lat he could hardly see and
with ice gathered on his machine, Roland
G. Garros was this afternoon finally forced
to glide to lower levels on account OF a
frozen carburetor He broke the altitude
record for the international aviation meet
here by ascending 7.125 feet
The Frenchman was seven miles out over
the lake HIS engine began to slow down
when he reached his greatest altitude and
the propeIlers hardly turned. A stop meant
E. plunge into the lake. After reaching
lever levels. which was done with a sick
enine rush. according to Garros. the car
buretor thaved and the engine started.
New-York tribune., 1910-12-26
DELAWARE BRIBERY CASES
Senator Du Pont To Be Sum-
moned as a. Witness.
rBy Telegraph 20 The Tribune.

IoS Icto5F t1l7TE % ~I3e II tftt1teJ
Wilmington, Del, Dec. 2o.-The election
bribery investigation now being conducted
by Attorney General Gray was marked to-
day by development of importance. In
Delaware the Attorney General as the
state prosecutor has inquisitorial powers.
and can summon witnesses at will prior to
any intended action. He is preparing sum
mons. it Is stated, for Henry A. ,Du Pont.
United States Senator, and his cousin, T.
Coleman Du Pont, president of the Du
Pont Powder Company and former Repub-
lican state chairman. and all members of
the Republican State Committee within the
last two years
New-York tribune., 1910-12-26
YEGGs GET $500: MISS $3.50
Unable to Enter Middletown,
N. Y, Bank, They Rob Store.
TBy Telegraph to The Tribur

70
Nriddletown N Y, Dec. 2o.-A gang or
burglars, supposed to number at least
three of the best professional class, ap-
parently intended to crack the First Ma
tional Bank Of this city early this morn
ing. but being unable to effect an en-
trance gave UP the plan and instead en-
tered the Mohican store adjoining the
hank in the rear In the store the bur
glars tore off the back OF the safe, drilled
out eight inches of cement and cut
large hole through the inner shell. Ihey
secured about $500, but missed box
containing $50.
New-York tribune., 1910-12-26
GRAHAME-wH1TE's M1sHAP
Starting for De Forest Prize, His Bi
plane Was DESTROYED by Fire.

. Dover, England, Dec. 25.-CIaude Gra-
hame-White who had a narrow escape
from serious injury week ago in an at
tempt to fly across the English Channel
for the Baron De Forest prize OF $50, 600,
met with further mishap to-day. He was
ready to make a second attempt for the
prize when his new biplane caught Are and
was destroyed.
New-York tribune., 1910-12-26
WATER AS CHRISTMAS PRESENT
Heavy Ram at Greenwich, Conn, Ends
Record Breaking Drouth.
TRy Telegraph 10 Th- Tribune

TEy Telegraph 10 In. Tribune
Greenwich Conn. Dec. .26---GreerT Tich
had 2 Christmas present yesterday of
heavy rain. and now the water famine is
ended. Pumping continues at Converse
Lake sf the rate of three million gallons q
dsv. Wells long in disuse are being opened
for drinking purposes.
The Rockefeller brothers, William and
Percy. whose homes are on high ground,
ere again getting water. they having been
r-tsf,ofgt IN for q longer period than their
r,oorer neiehbors at q lower grade
New-York tribune., 1910-12-26
ENGINEER KILLED IN CAB
Shot by Unknown Man While
Driving His Locomotive.

Tampa. Fla. Dec. 25.--While driving
train No. q. OF the Atlantic Coast Line.
near Winter Garden, early Christmas
Eve. Engineer w. II. Burke. one OF the
Oldest men in the service, was shot and
instantly killed by an unknown man who
fired at the train.
The conductor. Christey, took the train
to Trilby Deputy sheriffs are making
a thorough search of the surrounding
country.
New-York tribune., 1910-12-26
MAY ISSUE S1,25O,OOO MORTGAGE
Niagara and Erie Power Company Gets
Consent from P. S. Board

Albany, Dec. 25.--Consent has been given
by the Public Service Commission to the
Niagara and Erie Power Company to the
issuance of mortgage on it's property,
rights and franchises. to the Guaranty
Trust Company OF New York. TO secure
the payment of sl.e50,o00 in per cent
thirty-year bonds. The company is author
lied To issue presently S5l0. 900 OF its bonds
for cash at not less than s. and 100000 OF
its capital stock at par. The proceeds are
to be used for proposed improvements.
New-York tribune., 1910-12-26
CALL TO ARMS IN MEXICO
chihuahua Governor Asks Cltl-

FL Paso, Tex, Dec. Ex-Governor Alberto
Terrazas late Saturday night issued
proclamation calling all citizens of Chihua-
hua to rally to the support of tho govern.
n,ent and to organize themselves into
company of rural police for the protection
of the city of Chihuahua
The proclamation asserts that the lnsur-
rac+.onists are common malefactors and
rohbers. and should be dealt with accord
he restored only by the united efforts OF
the ueople.
New-York tribune., 1910-12-26
HAS CAPITAL OF s1o.o0o,ooo
Northern Finance Corporation of This
City to Deal in Real Estate.

Albany. Dec. l5.-The Northern Finance
coronation of New YORK was Incorporated
.-esterdav. with q capital Of slo.oe,oeo 10
Zeal in real estate and TO DO eenersl
sn~1sstraenf lgnsiness. The directors are
Frank 6. Rollins. Jofn II Msrhay ailu
1,arv ratd corporation tax Of $1,000.
New-York tribune., 1910-12-26
RUFF REHsARlNG DENIED.

San Francisco. Dec. 25.-The petition of
Abraham Ruef, the former political leader
under sentence of fourteen years for
bribery, for a rehearing before the Dis
tricf Court of Appeals, was denied by that
tribunal yesterday. He will now appeal
to the Supreme Court for new trial
New-York tribune., 1910-12-26
QUIET DAY FOR DIX AND WHITE

Albany Dec 25.-Governor-elect 1olA -
Dix spent a quiet Christmas at his Alo1.r ;.
home to-day. Tomorrow hs expce.r
work on his forthcoming amman nis
TO the Legislature. s.,p~ II
Governor White spent the day awsos
the eXecutlvs mansion.
New-York tribune., 1910-12-26
BRITISH BARK BURNING
The Shanks Is AfaIne and Will Be
Total LOSS

Rosario. Dec. Is 5-The British bark shanks,
from Philadelphia, August 70. via Buenos
Ayres. is burning and will probably be a
total loss. No cargo was aboard the Shanks
when the fire broke out
The Shanks was formerly the Italian
bark Affezone She was Of G34 tons and
was built Chia*ari in 1881
New-York tribune., 1910-12-26
WAR ON HAYTI'S BORDER
Reported Battle, in Which Several Art
Said to Have Been Killed.

Santo Domingo. Dec. 25.-News has
reached here Of an engagement along the
Dominican and Haytien borders. Several
are reported killed
a gunboat will be sent with troops to the
scene of the trouble
New-York tribune., 1910-12-26
HAD FED NEARLY A MILLION.

Pittsburg. Dec. 25--Mrs Nj. A. Danner, a
widow. seventy-two years old. who Kept a
boarding house in Allegheny for the last
sixteen wears, died to-day. IL was her
boast that she had fed nearly raillion per-
sons and that she had given away hundreds
Of meals TO the unemployed.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-11-25
DE,IOCRACY ON TRIAL.

rA ~ Cor tho senaobp is becoming With Pomene
ranley Powell and Lentz open candidates ana 30
would seem 10 De no N "
clerks advertise their mehcehes anu
something He should be
and thoroughly able aecrat such as tariff
anu s1r oonoe conservation commerce
geeze in the I'M
campaign on the real
e p % ~ forn with their batteaxes and safet
foolish things They must
ceThe must demonstrate on the hd
clerks and messenger boys and nk
field nobody but 1901
is incumbent that not only the ess
into position of honor and response
and efficiently and thus become
oredt TO MS parry anu ss s r,ndfou I'm, there
guards and the
executive Offices in
occasion and show that they are worthy
make Democracy throughout the country.
official should be tower of strength to Governor a
The Governor has tremendous job on his hands al
outlined
annually not particle
They merely relic of transportation
for graft is big and ugly problem but should be solved and not
had long line of dodgers Now let us have Solver
at the helm
Goverpt
be placed of
taxpayers if this should be done The proposition looks feasible One
a thousand dollars
But law should be passed that method
all future eaSnrerS to take advantage Of and thus the public
business hon
question limiting the tax rate ana
also one OF the regulations of the public utilities which
others Is on this
work that Democracy will that the
" democracy must cross to the highlands
be mistake be
able and hold back defeat and
p ~ rom ue h land OF promise where
classic tho lines
ana those immense punches of Sunday
~ oucNie on MS amor and every to do
and s.atasmanlke treatment matters
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-11-25
DESIRES MAKE CHARACTER.

has and Edward Won Hartmann
m no Ta, n when YOU dig of the VIII starts you
andno tlogica and reason dumb desire
desres absolute disregard
cause and effect which Intelligence For
rches want 10 De
child both 10 eat ou
candy and to feel good utterly unneseh
also things without reference
shameful hepfu or
that we really all want to do them al some
our later ana suppree
or allows desires. $50
Now precisely desires that constitute character % n,
changed but 1t Is ioB
task whole Of culture OF edueauoh anu
free until he automatically ana SUD
wants the good the true 1t not enough to
do them They must get roo'eu !" o ~
DR. Frank in Post.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-11-25
Strikes Son-in Lay Over the
Head Three Times.
ILy WOUNDS INFLICTED
Too Much Celebration of
Thanksgiving.
George Kohler, the Man Attacked
VIII Probably Secure Warrant
For the Arrest of Rccce on a
Charge of Assault Witr Intent TO
Kill.

Liberty p. Reece, who in January
of 1907 was taken to the Ohio peni-
tentiary to serve a three years sem
tence for cutting Andrew Kline, went
on the warpath in the village OF Mar
tel again.. Thursday evening and be-
fore he was corra1led, he had struck
and severely injured his son-in-law,
George Kohler.
1t is stated that Reecc, who is an
old soldier, had been imbibing too
freely I'm celebration of Thanksglv-
ing day and had become quite quar-
relsome. He had some words with
his son-in-law I'm front of the Down
grocery store in Martel and the wind
up Of the affair was that Reece drew
from his pocket home made "blaclx
Jack" made from the head of a dy-
Mantle cane fastened onto a short
strap and struch Kohler over the head
three times, cutting as many gashes
I'm the back and top of the head, the
cuts extending clear to the skull. No
one seems to understand just what
the trouble between the aged man
and his son-in-law was The trouble
occurred about nine o'clock Thurs
day evening and soon afterward a
telephone message was sent to Sher-
III Stark, asking him TO come to
Martel and take charge of Mr.. Reece.
Sheriff stark prepared to make the
cd to Martel to ask wrere Reece could
ed Martel to where Reece could be
found. He was informed that he had
left the country and could not be
located. The sheriff left word that
should he put in his appearance,
they should call him and he would
be found. He was informed he had
morning resident of Martel came
to Marion and asked the sheriff to
go and procure Reece, but he declin-
ed TO file an affidavit and procure a
warrant. -'"-
IT is probable that Kohler will file
charg $ against Reece and that he
wiz be arrested on a charge of as
sault with intent to kill.
Reece completed his term in the
penitentiary and returned to his
home, less than year ago.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-11-25
A BRAZILIAN Household Pet.

Brazilians train snake called the
glboia as II rat catcher. 1t is fifteen
feet long. is harmless to the human
being. becomes quite household pet.
Is lazy In the daytime. but at night
roams about the house In quest of its
prey-rats. These animals It promptly
Kills by twisting their necks. When
Brazilians have to pass from room to
room In the dark they first put on their
slippers 1t would not be pleasant TO
plant ones bare feet on cold, Shiny
snake of that size.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-11-25
| PRINCESS LOUISE

Berlin, Nov. 24.-Princess Victoria
has Berlin society on edge ovcr her
sharp rebuke delivered to her father,
the kaiser, on his sunragette state
ments. The kaiser favors women stay
ing I'm the kitchen and has also declar
ed in public. Princess Victoria, who
has just become of age, has most decid
ed opinions on the rights of women,
and none of them agrees with her
fathers
The kaiser has insisted that Prin-
cess Victoria is still girl, but she is
Just as sure that she is old enough to
point out the mistakes of her father
when II comes TO keeping women In
the kitchen or permitting them the
right to vote.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-11-25
AT THE roLsToI FUNERAL.

the disapproval OF the
hut disadvantage of the church
-, M of They shut out
empire and OF
Each might have added some @
philosopher who had commanded o
soa millions in other sngulary mixed rohs
that has home to pay last tribute 10 nn W
varous There are peasants '
~ hurchmen and free thinkers SUD-
countriesal with praise upon @
mortal OF RUSSIA
A at his death se al"
funeral all there would not be u'he oi '
of this man VINO was
upon v bS government the church as an
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-11-25
MARION COUPLE
MARRIED
Miss Bertha May Wallum Becomes
Mrs. Otis v. Messenger.

Miss Cora Bell Sample. of Cleve-
land, Mr.. and Mrs. r. w. Turner, of
Cleveland. and Mr.. ]. l.. Stump of Col
umbus, are guests of Mr.. and Mrs. w.
i. Stump of f.. Farming street.
Thursday morning at nine o'clock
Mr. Otis " Messenger and Miss Ber-
tina Mae Wollam both of Marion,
were united in marriage at the home
Pr Rev. @. E. Rourke. The wedding
Nas very au;ctly performed. the young