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The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1910-10-27

Fort William. Ont. Oct. ga. C.
Guarard. a mail clerk on the Canadian
Pacific reported that while passing
Qaimetto station he and two others
noticed lights Of a balloon which was
going due north. The balloon was
at height Of about a mile says Guar
ard.
1t Is believed this Is the missing
balloon America ii.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1910-10-27

Toronto, Canada, Oct. 2g.-A special
dispatch from Fort William to local
newspaper here. says three men there
have reported seeing a balloon last
night. Il is thought this balloon is
the America ii.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1910-10-27
Why a Democratl

ton. which is a mere formality with
them.
The Washington times., 1910-05-23
BLODGETT'S HOTEL
HALL OF CONGRESS
Tablet to Mark Site of Tenn
porary Quarters OF
Legislature.

Two bronze tablets, marking historical
spots in Washington, viii be placed on
the exterior Of the United States Land
Office, occupying the block bounded by
Z. and F and Seventh and Eighth streets
northwest.
F. one Of these tablets Win be placed on
the E street side OF the building, TO
mark the site OF the BlOdgett City
Hotel. which was famous throughout
the nation a century ago.
The other viii be placed on the SeE-
enth street side Of the building, near r
street. II will serve 10 mark the site
Of the first telegraph oInce estaolisneo
by samuel Morse, the inventor OF the
Hall of Congress.
In the old barn-lIke building known for
a period as Blodgett's City Hotel was
located at various times the Federal
Postoffice Department, the city post
office, the United States Patent Ofhce,
the bureau Of military supplies. besides
serving as a temporary hall for Con
Gress when. IN 1914, British soldiers
burned the Capitol. The building was
constructed although not completely DE
Samuel BlOdgett, Philauelphlan. he
intended the building 10 serve as
great national hotel, and expected TO
tiOnal lottery he conducted, but Wnlch
was not financial success
Work Of construction was commenced
in 1893. but it was not fully completed
until 1910. when il was purchased by the
Government for the POStOfhce Depart
ment, and as the home Of the other
offices mentioned.
Rebuilt After 1896.
The British soldiers, after burning
the Capitol. attempted to destroy this
building. but were driven away. 1t was,
however, almost totally destroyed by
ire in lS26, and a year later Congress
appropriated sufficient money to con
struct a modern building on It's site,
which served as the national and city
postofilce. Ia 1870, the structure was
added 10 so as TO take in the entire
block
The building in which the first tele-
graph was established was one Of three
frame structures near + street on Sew
enth street. Henry DOllinger, who is
stiIl alive and a resident Of Washing
ton, was employed by Morse TO fl up
the second floor Of the middle building
10 serve as the telegraph office.
The first message over the Wire was
sent from that Office 20 the end Of the
wire IN Baltimore IN 1915. Il is the
contention of historians that this office
vas set up and at first maintained al
the expense OF the United States Gov
eminent.
The Washington times., 1910-05-23
WARTIME FRIEND
ROOSEVELT'S HOST
Briton's Impetuous Act at
FL Caney Commended
by Colonel.

LONDON. May 2-Theodoue Roose-
welt ended his brief vacation today and
became the guest OF Lieut. Col. Arthur
Hamilton Lee. formerly military attache
at Washington and owl lord OF the ad-
miralty under Premier BalfOUr.
Returning from Wrest PARK. he coun-
try home Of Ambassador REID, where
they spent the weekend. the party was
taken TO the Lee home. at 10 Chesterfield
street. Mayfair.
Behind the meeting today there "a e
bit Of picturesque history OF the
Spallish-American war. Detailed 10
20 TO Cuba. Lieutenant Colonel Lee
then a captain. was present al the bat
tie OF July before Santiago. There he
performed a highly indiscreet act, but
one which Won for him the friendship OF
Theodore Roosevelt.
All the officers OF a company Of in
fantry were hit and the company was
needed IN a charge I'd the hill at IL
Caney. Lee led the charge-au outrag-
eous Haunting OF neutrality But. as he
privately explained afterwar7. some
body had 70 do IT."
The story stuck 10 Lee, though not
taken cOgniZance OF officially. and made
him such hero that on his return 10
England he was elected 20 parliament In
1903.
CoIonel Lee IS also noted as a hunter.
and the two men discussed exploits IA
the field today.
The principal event arranged today FOR
Mr.. Roosevelt was the luncheon given
hy Lord LOnsdale, the guests invited in
Guiding r. J. Cunningham Graham. Setr
Bullock and a few friends OF 1Ir. Roose,
Welt.
The Washington times., 1910-05-23
sPAIN WANTS INQUIRY.

MADRiT, May Z3.-The Spanish
goverume 1t has, ~ is said, decided 10
demand a fresh inquiry into the cause
OF the Maine disaster II the wreck OF
The battleship Is raised
The Washington times., 1910-05-23
PATRIOTS GRAVES
TO BE DECORATED

Members Of the various Irish societies
In the District In accordance with their
annual custom. viii conduct memorial
services al Mt Olivet Cemetery next
Sunday afternoon These services have
been held every year since the close Of
the civil war. A general Committee Of
90 members viii be in charEa
The gray IS Of Irish patriots soldiers.
and sailors win be decorated with
wreafhss OF Aowers. as well as with
American EaEs. Prior 10 the decorating
a brief religious service viii be held.
The principal ceremony viii De held
at the graTe Of Thomas Devtn Reilly.
The orator for the occasion has not been
selected
The Washington times., 1910-05-23
JUVENILE ACTORS
SCORE TRIUMPH
Dancing School Pupils Applauded
at May Carnival in Colum-
bia Theater.

Howard Lesley Holt and several score
Of his ,tttle dancing pupils are receiv-
ing congratulations today upon the sue
cessfui presentation Of their May Car
nival." in which the little actors receiv-
ed The plaudits Of An overflow audience
at the Columbia Theater.
The carnival consisted Of an enter
tanning assortment OF music, character
songs, dancing. and sSits In which the
juvenile participants worked with the
confidence and skill of more mature
years.
Among the numbers that made hit
with the large audience was Il Want 70
be a Cupid" by Dorothy Reeder: us
That So?" by Madeline Collins, and the
Recipe Of Love-" the latter presented
by twelve pupils
All the songs were composed by Mr..
The Washington times., 1910-05-23
CLAIMS
HISERS FORTUNE
Alleges Will Was Made in
Her Favor for Kindness
Made Years Ago.

INDIASACOLIS. Ind, Nay Z--8Irs-
Matte HGnnum. OF Viucennes. Ind. aD-
peared before me probate commissions
here with crumpied piece Of grocer
wrapping paper bearing a faint and al
most ulegible soraWl which she de-
clared was the only authentic VIII OF
Marshall McAfUrran. q uiser who died
here recently, leaving an estate OF
81, 600.
Mrs HannuTls who was formerly Nat
tie Drain. was The servant girl and as
such she gave a fOOL-sOre and slCkened
tramp a substantial meal and cup q
coffee, not knowing that be was differ
enL from what he seemed
The viii IS date September :, 1873, the
day on which McMuEan asked FOR food
The giri fed him IN spite OF the obtec-
ton OF her employer. and the tramp
made the wiz az the next farmhouse
and II hnaily was placed in the CIR 9
hands.
The Washington times., 1910-05-23
HANDLERS CLUB,
LONDON'S LATEST

LONDON. May 25.-The latest of the
several new and original clubs Is the
Ramblers' Club, whose distinctive fea-
lures viii be exclusiveness and econ
omy.
II is something IN the style OF the
American Country Club. Vssh country
quarters at Bushey, fifteen miles out
Of town
The club subscription Is the modest
one Of two guineas ($1O.50,) for which
the members viii 81 opportunities
for INDUCING II all kinds OF sport,
riding, driving, motoring. boating.
yachting. fishing. golf. tennis. archery.
racing, etc. Both men and women
wiz be eligible for membership.
Only eight Cs) days Ie4t-Advt.
The Washington times., 1910-05-23
Climbs Marble Stair to-
Champion Cause of Pugi-
listic Publicity.
HAS STAGE FRIGHT
BEFORE COMMITTEE
Regains Composure and Believes
He Delivered Knockout-Meets
Political Giants.
By BATTLING NELSON.

Lobbyist? Yes, I guess that's me, and
his a grand business. 1 couldn't stand
and see Congress put through a law that
would give the fighting game a knock
out, and 1 climbed the marble steps 20
tell them the bill was bad medicine.
I gave that bill an awful wallOp, and
II looks 10 me like it was down and
waiting for the count. It was aimed TO
stop the sending Of fight pictures from
one State to another
talked about fifteen or twenty min
Utes to a bunch Of big men Ga House
committee). / was more or less nervous
at first, as I did not know how they
might tangle me up
Meets "Uncle joe"
Regardless Of me being a fighter and
having money in fight pictures / told
them they ought not interfere. In one OF
nv fights I had to spend $4,000 on pic
lures before a nickel came in
Cannon is a great big little fellow.
There ne is, seventy-tWO years olu anu
inst a kid He has grandchildren. lie
takes exercise every day, ana Keeps IN
GOT an idea some way that 1 would
find Vice President sherman 70 Be
somewhat Grabbed He shook nands
warmly and gave me friendly tax
. sociabIe fellow. He impressed me more.
7 guess, because ! had got That idea
that he was the contrary Inc uFsJ
thing he told me sorry. he IS out
spoken and a grand fellow I met two
grand fellows in General Johnson and
Mr. Rudolph. two Of the Commission
ers Of this town
Goes Through White House.
went all through the White House
I had been there before, when Teddy
was in charge He was the man for
youl I naturally wanted 10 see Teddy.
I knew Loeb, and so there was no
chance for a rundown. They took me
right in when there were a lot of dele
cations waiting. T. r. said he was
glad to see me, and Z was tcNed 10
death with my reception They showed
me through the house Tt was all fixed
up for a big feed that night, and every
thing looked fine 1 went through The
house Saturday, but did not see the
I vent over 10 the Smithsonian Insti-
tute, and saw the hides and pelts sent
over from Africa by Roosevelt. II vas
a great line OF stuff. 7 always admired
Roosevelt He is blunt. outspoken fel-
low, and never beats around the bush.
He uses good Judgment and strikes
from the shoulder.
Sees Money Made.
went TO the building where they
make the paper money. Ny friend, Abb
dull the Turk, looks the toughest, and SO
most Of the people there mistooS him
for me. Everybody seemed to discover
Us, and they stopped work for a min
O..o 10 give Us a greeting a woman
told me that her fOurteen-year-Old boy
was q boxer. and a crank about me,
and he hoped ne would grow Up 20 be
as good q fighter. They treated Us
royalty. This certainly is a grand town
/ met Senator Nixon. He IS a grand
fellow. l had met him before at the
ringside in Nevada.
It's awful nice to be received by Sc
many big people saw everybody Of
note but Taft. had a great time here
and would like 10 stay two weeks
SOrry ] did not see Taft. I'm coming
back some time just TO meet the bunch
up on Capitol Hill
The Washington times., 1910-05-23
POLICE ARE DEFIED
BY SYRIAN LEPER
Afraid to Touch Him, They Fear
to Attempt to Stop His
Escape.

NORTH ADAMS. Mass. May ~
John Anthony, who came 70 this couu-
try six years ago from Syf a and has
been IN this city nine months. has 1ust
learned that he is a Ieper. He Is IN
der police guard az his home, but has
told the police boldly that Re win
escape If possible.
Dr. John r HOWE, chairman OF the
local board OF health, says there IS no
doubt that Anthony has genuine len
rosy The police are AFRAID 70 touch
the man and are in a Quandary today
as 10 just what they would do II he
made a break for liberty.
The Washington times., 1910-05-23
ACCIDENT VICTIMS
FUNERAL ARRANGED

Funeral services for William Il
Ferguson, who was killed IN an auto
mobile accident Saturday night. viii
be held at 2:3O o'clock Wednesday
afternoon at the residence Of his
daughter. Mrs. f. NJ Seaman. SIT
Eighth street northeast. Burial viii
be made in Congressional Cemetery.
Mr.. Ferguson was riding IN an auto
mobile driven by his son, Osmum Fer
guson, when the machine skidded at
the intersection Of New York and
Florida avenues northeast, and era sh-
ed into q tree HIS skull was crushed
against the top Of the auto
The Washington times., 1910-05-23
WILL MEET TONIGHT.

Northeast Council, National Union,
will meet tonight at 1121 II street
northeast
The Washington times., 1910-05-23

Holt. la Carmenctta.~ a classical
dance taken from Carmen was grace
fully portrayed by little Miss Rosemary
Rice More than q half hundred other
cess Of the carnival, which ended the
current season OF Prof HOIr's School.
The Washington times., 1910-05-23
WATCHMAN is Burned

ELKHART. Ind, Nav 2--The plant
OF the c. c. Conn Company. said 10 b
the largest manufactures OF brass band
instruments IN the world, was destroyed
by fire, entailirg q loss % 500. o. one
OF the night WatChmen. Roy Edgsrly,
was burned 70 death
The Washington times., 1910-05-23
SNOW IN NEW MEXICO.

ALBUQUERQUE. n. N, May d
Northeastern New Mexico Is IN the grip
Of a heavy snowstorm- The storm is
conferred at Folsom It is feared a loss
OF 1--we stock VIII result
Williams news., 1910-12-10
ANOTHER DEATH
 AT THE CROSSING

Wm. Benzie aged about 25 years was instantly killed on the main Santa Fe crossing last Friday even- ing
 A train was standing on the crossing coupled up and ready to start Benzie attempted to climb between the cars. and as he jumped on the coupling he slipped and fell. The train started suddenly in motion and a friend, who was with him, tried to pick him up but it was too late,
 One of the trucks of car ran over his head, crushing his skull and scattered his brains along the track. His head and face were mangled beyond recognizance.
 After the coroner's inquest Un- dertaker Button took charge of the remains, and after preparation they: were buried in Williams.
 It is known that desceased has a brother living in Madeira, Cal.
Williams news., 1910-12-10
COON CAUGHT
 WITH THE GOODS

Marshal Patterson and Consta ble Bob Postle arrested one Charles Smith, (colored) Monday on a charge of robbery. Upon search ing Smiths room, the officers dlsco\ cred a barrel of whisky and three cases of case goods hid den in his room.
 He informed Marshal Patterson that he paid a man $5 to haul that booze from Jerome and it cost him $40 But after being sweated awhile by Patterson, he claimed that he had found the whisky along the railroad track east If here. concealed in a pile of ties. Not being satisfied with his two stories, Marshal Patterson began a thorough search in the various saloons to find the owner of the booze. He was unable to locate an owner of it in the saloons and
Williams news., 1910-12-10
THE SOCIALISTS
 CARRY THEIR POINT

The Arizona Democrat, published the following telegrams in it's issue of Dec 7 But the socialists were in the saddle and the "recall' was made part of the fundamental law of the. :.,State" of Arizona:
 Phoenix. Nov. 29, 1910. Hon. Joseph w Bailey. Gainesville, Texas.
 Constitutional convention has adopted initiative and referendum Has proposition to insert recall applicable to all officials, including judiciary. Would these provisions in your opinion endanger approval of constitution by president and congress? Will treat answer as confidential for democrats or for publication as you indicate.
 (Signed) w. T. WEBB,
 LAMAR COBB,
 <=,. Democratic Members. < Washington. D C. Dec. 6, 1910 Hon. w. T Weeb, or Hon. Lamar Cobb, Phoenix, Ariz:
 Your telegram to Gainesville for
Williams news., 1910-12-10

warded here The provisions you s:,' cifv r. apt to prov ke opPnsi rlon nf the president and might in vite the disapproval of conoress. 1 am sincerely anxious to see Ari zona admitted to the union, and I advise our friends there to dopt a constitution free from all debata ble provisions, so as to secure state hood without delay. After becom- ing state the people of Arizona can then adopt such amendments to her constitution as her people deire without consulting anybody or mourning the risk of being kept in territorial condition.
 (Signed) J. w BAILEY.
 The above telegrams were made public in the constitutional con- vention today by Judge Baker of Maricopa county, and were read by him to the convention. after which Delegate Parsons of Cochise county arose from his seat and de nounced Senator Bailey in unmeas- ured terms, and the socialists in the gallery applauded his ntteran- ces to the echo.
Williams news., 1910-12-10
GOV. SLOAN IS
 NOT VERY HOPEFUL

Washington, Dec 5--Gov. Sloan of Arizona, who is in Washington. said today that he did not think the people of that Territory would ratify the constitution now heinz prepared Asked "Whv2" He said: Well, they will not ap- prove of the recall of judges, in my opinion, for one thing, but there are other things If that constitu- 'i"n go.s through, they will need to enlarge the insane asylum out there. And anyway. they can never get i' ready [" submit to Congress before adjnurnTent on March 4 h.
Williams news., 1910-12-10

c w. Cook. who went as tenn porary manager of the H"pi House at the Grand Canyon, has returned to his old position as manager of rhe Fray Marcos C"ri", and while he must have gone merry pace" while away, he didn't forget 10 bring back that smile for which he is ia nous
 Come to Santa Fe Library con cert at the Williams opera hou>e Dec. 14th. Moving pictures and concert free.
Williams news., 1910-12-10

going to the depot, and after check ing off all bills. they found out where Smith had obtained his b"oze. The checking off of the bills showed a shortage exactly of what the officers found in Smiths room.
 Smith claims to hail from Phoe nix. His rial was set for ? p m , yesterday and the officers have wound a web of evidence around Smith that will place him behind he bars for some time.
Williams news., 1910-12-10

Mrs w Patterson. who has been making an x.prdrd visit in Miss ouri and I diana returred home last Safurtay, accompanied by her daughter Miss Myrtle, who will spend the winter in Williams
Williams news., 1910-12-10

Hunts Quality Fruits.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-03-17

The many friends of Judge j. D.
Sutton, all over the county, are
very anxious that he consent to
become candidate for reelection
as Judge for the Eastern District,
He is conservative, honest and
thoroughly qualified, by eX-
perience in the office and other
wise, and is just the fellow to
keep in this place another term Or
two yet.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-03-17
The old Ellis farm of 100 acres

The old Ellis farm of 100 acres,
near Moline, was sold last week
to Clyde Ellis for $4,000. The
place belonged to the Ellis estate,
and the widows share was fixed
at $4,000. Mrs. w. H. Wallace,
Mrs. Callie Smith, Mrs. Annie b
White, Miss Jennie Ellis and j. D.,
|. j., Arthur and Octave Ellis,
heirs, get $3.50 each.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-03-17
ELECTION JUDGES.
City Council Doings-The Chick
en- Ordinance.

The City Council was in regular
session Monday night and the fol-
lowing were among the proceed
ings had:
The judges and clerks of tho
city election, April 5, appointed as
follows:
First ward: j. r. Crews, John
Beatty, L. N. Ketter and j. 3.
Botkin, judges E. G. Gamble and
d. H. Cauthorn, clerks. Polls at
circuit clerk office in the court
house.
Second ward: j. w. Atchison.
j. w. Squires, +. s. Gibbs and w.
R. Sallee, judges; G. A. Dunn and
Walter Squires, clerks. Polls at
Elliott's stove lining factory.
Third ward: Ed. Miller, E. Is.
Sellard, Chas. Heller and John X.
Brown, judges; j. II. Minor and
G. o. McGee, clerks. Polls at City
Hall.
Fourth ward: Robert Steph-
enson, d. NJ. Roberts, w. E. West
and j. H. Hill, judges, Jos. Offurt
and Ralph Head, clerks.
The report Of the cemetery SEX
ton showed - burials for the
month ending March II.
The financial report showed a
balance in the general fund of
81 ,157.88; balance in special sewer
fund, $235.2O.
Persons who are occupying a
part Of Buchanan street were
notified to open the street.
An ordinance requiring the City
Marshal to impound all ducks,
chickens and other fowls running
loose on the streets or on the
property of persons other than Uf
the owner was given two readings.
The ordinance provides for fee
of five cents for each fowl taken
up by the Marshal.
An ordinance to pave North
Western avenue given two read
ings.
An ordinance granting permis-
sion to the Mexico, Santa Fe and
Perry Traction Co., to use so
pounds rails instead of 70 pounds
rails.
An ordinance to raise the sal
airy of several of the city officials
introduced and defeated.
Motion to extend district sew
er on East Monroe and Jackson
streets referred to the Water and
Light Committee.
A committee composed of
Messrs. Potts, Allison and Tinsley
was appointed to inspect the oil
tanks in the city.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-03-17

The Laddonia Herald says: Mrs.
Matilda Davis of Mexico, who has
been down near Vandalia assist
ing in caring for her daughter,
Mrs. VIM. Butts, who was quite
sick, came to this place Thursday
to visit her daughters, Mesdames
Geo. Mapes and w, w, Braden,
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-03-17

Little Miss Sadie Allison, in
Beaver Dam neighborhood, gave a
birthday dinner to her little
friends Sunday, March 18TH.
There were eleven little girls pres
ent. Sadie received many nice
presents, and all present had a
good time.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-03-17
DULY ITEMS.

The farmers are busy getting
ready to sow oats.
Miss Edith Lambert entertain
ed at ~ o'clock dinner Sunday in
honor of her guest, Miss Ethel
Durham of Montgomery City.
Those present were Misses Clara
and Pearl Tucker, DR.. Griffin and
family, and Mr.. and Mrs. Irwin
Lambert of Mexico.
Mrs. Fred Clapper who has been
sick for the past two months is
reported much better at this
writing.
Mrs. Moore of Benton City is
visiting Mrs. Jas. Ford this week.
Sunday school was reorganized
at Trinity church with a good at
tendance. Sunday school will
open every Sunday at p. m.
Mr.. Parsons and family Of New
Florence have moved to their
farm which they purchased of Mr..
Spencer. We welcome this family
back to our neighbOrhood.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Clapper en-
tertained the latter's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Pickett, Sunday.
Mrs. Will Canada who has been
quite sick is much improved.
Mr.. Joe Dunkin who married
Miss Vanlandingham, March &.
has moved to his farm which is
known as the Jim Fox farm. We
welcome Mr.. Dunkin and charm
ing bride to this neighbOrhOod.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-03-17

j. S. Henderson, one of Santa
Fe's hustling business men, and
his wife were in Mexico Sunday
on their way to st. Louis on bust
ness. "Dol" Hanger brought them
over here. He unused that he
would have been saved such trip
if the electric railway were in
operation.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-03-17
Attention, Farmers.

l have about 400 bushels Of
white seed oats for sale. Have
treated them for smut fungus
three successive years, all clear
of smut. Fine yielders.-J. R.
Shook, Mexico, Mo. R. F. D. No.
4. 1t
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-03-17

Walter KOchs, assistant secre-
tary of the American Mining
Congress, national headquarters
at Denver, Colo, called on the
Message last Saturday in company
with his former teacher, Judge d.
A. Murphy. Mr.. Kochs was raised
at Laddonia. He is prospecting in
the West.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-03-17

Mrs. Mary Conner of Auxvasse
is visiting her sister here, Mrs. R.
A. Boyd. Miss Edna Satterfeld,
niece, accompanied Mrs. Con-
ner to Mexico for short visit
with the Boyd family also, leav-
ing yesterday to visit an aunt,
Mrs. Will Steele, at Boonville.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-03-17
Infant Son Dead.

The four weeks old son of Mr..
and Mrs. V. G. Moore, of near
Benton City, died last Thursday
morning. Interment in Unity
church cemetery. The community
extends sincerest sympathy to the
bereaved parents.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-03-17

7. w. Stuart and wife took 6 100
o o'clock dinner March 9th. with
j. j. Brigal. Mr.. Brigal expects to
go to Penn. this summer on a
vacation. That is his old home
and he hasn't been back for Is
years.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-03-17

The Mexico Methodist church
last Sunday took $62S.5O in pied
ges for foreign missions. The
laymen conference here last
week stirred the brethren up on
this score.