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Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1910-10-14
WOMAN PRAISES IA TOILETTE.
President of Wisconsin w. c. T. U.
Says He Assumed Responsibility.

Wausau.-Mrs. w. A. Lawson, of
Milwaukee, president of the Wiscon-
sin w. c. T. u, in her annual ad-
dress, declared the prohibition move
ment is making great strides. She
said: Some senators and representa-
tives, we are told, evaded this respon-
sibility, but great many gladly re-
sponded by performing their duty.
Among these we are glad to record the
name of Senator La Toilette of our
state, who said, when offering the H.
900 names from Wisconsin, I hope the
time will come when great body of
intelligent people in this country will
not find it necessary to petition for
a right which should be. granted with
out request in land of equal oppor-
tunity."
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1910-10-14
TWO ARRESTS IN Los ANGELES.
Held as Suspects in Connection With
Times Dynamittng.

Los Angeles, Calf. - Two men were
arrested and are being held for in
vestigation in connection with the hunt
for the Los Angeles Times building
dynamiters. They are Charles Nehr
and Frank Russell. The former, &C.
cording to the report turned in by the
arresting officer, declared that "the
unions have something else up their
sleeves"
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1910-10-14
ONE DEAD IN LOG TRAIN WRECK.
Three Men Injured In Accident Near
Wausakee, Wis.

Marinette - While log train
on the Milwaukee road was running
SO miles per hour to make a heavy
grade south of Middle Inlet station, six
miles west of Wausakee, stakes on a
and the logs tumbled off, resulting
In the death of woodsman and
severe injuries to three trainmen, the
wrecking of seven cars and the Middle
Inlet depot
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1910-10-14
Reservoir Drained for Body,

New York, Oct 11-Ninety million
gallons of water, comprising the sup
ply in the Croton acqueduct mains,
which supply the upper part of New
York City, are being drained off in
the hope that the body of little Joseph
Plenty may be recovered.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1910-10-14

Four Sets of Bones Excavated BY
Wisconsin Archaeological Society.

Madison, -Members of the Wiscon-
sin Archaeological Society Sunday ex-
cavated in Indian mounds on a farm
near here, and discovered four pre-
historic skeletons in excellent state
of preservation, inferred together in
what is known as bundle burial"
The discovery is valuable one and
the bones will be placed in the state
historical museum.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1910-10-14
DR.. Fuckers Successor Named.

Milwaukee, Oct. 11.-Dr. F. A. Kra1
was appointed health commissioner {
Milwaukee by Mayor Emil Seidel t
succeed DR.. William Colby Rucker, RI
signed. Chester N. Wright, a newc
paper man, was appointed membe
Of the board of fire and police com
missioners to succeed DR.. Kraft.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1910-10-14
JOSEPH ABNER HARPER DEAD.
Son of Founder of Harper & Brothers
Stricken in IngIeside, N. Y.

New York, N. Y. Joseph Abner
Harper, son of one of the founders Of
Harper & Brothers, is dead at his
home in Ingleside, N. Y, of heart d.
sease. He was II years Old For
many years he was a partner in the
Harper firm, but eighteen years ago
he withdrew and retired from active
business. He was lover of art and
was reckoned one Of the foremost
judges of painting in this country.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1910-10-14
Dr.. Fuckers Successor Named.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. F. A. Kraft
was appointed health commissioner of
Milwaukee by Mayor Emil Seidel to
succeed DR.. William Colby Rucker, re-
signed. Chester N. Wright, news
paper man, was appointed a member
Of the board of fire and police COM
missioners to succeed DR.. Kraft.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1910-10-14
Destructive Fire at Fond du Lac

Destructive Fire at Fond du Lac.
Fond du Lac.-Fire, which entailed
loss of approximately 100000, de-
stroyed the warehouses of the Fond
du Lac Cheese and Butter Company.
Forty carloads of cheese, valued at
$4,000, were destroyed. The fire
was due to crossed wires Insurance,
100000.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1910-10-14
SAGE Brush PHILOSOPHER Dies.

Douglas, Wyo., Oct I'm. c. (BilD
Barlow, editor Of Sage Brush Philos-
ophy," and an apostle Of the RED
Corpuscle PUSH" died here of heart
disease.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1910-10-14
oFEIclAL CENSUS FIGURES.

Washington, Oct. 1.-THE popula
ton of the state of Vermont, shows
an increase of 1885, or SO per cent;
the total number of inhabitants being
355,956, as compared with 343,641 in
1900.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1910-10-14
|DE|Tz SURRENDERS AFTER A BATTLE.

complimented Deitz upon his bravery?
in surrendering.
Deitz received his wound as he
placed his hand to the cabin door
about to enter after he had covered;
the retreat Of his son from the hill.
early in the day. Leslie had Just ram
into the barn-had ran full 500 yards
through q perfect hall of bullets from
every direction.
There was an affectionate reunion;
when John and Leslie Deitz were:
brought into the county jail at Hay
ward where Clarence Dietz has been
confined since the shooting of the
children several days ago BY the sher-.
IFS posse.
Since he took his frugal breakfast in
his cabin with his family, after the
regular morning devotions, John Deitz;
had not been allowed a mouthful Of
food.
According to Mrs. Deitz, the treat
ment of the prisoners on the way to;
the Jail was most inconsiderate and,
even cruel. They were roughly han.
died by the sheriff and his men, de-
spite the fact that Mrs. Deitz is in
delicate condition, expecting soon to
become a mother.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1910-10-14
Deitz Denies Killing Harp.

John Deitz, in an interview here.
soon after his arrival declared that.
he did not fire the shot which caused,
the death of Deputy Harp. He says;
that Harp was either deliberately shot
by some of the guards, or that he.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-15
LIGHT FOR BALTIMORE
McCalls Ferry Dam Formally Open.
ed and Current Turned On.

McCalls Ferry, Pa, Oct. II-Following
an inspection to-day by Baltimoreans and
a party OF Northern finaneIers, the great
McCaus Ferry dam OF the Pennsylvania
Water and Power Company was declared
formally opened, and the dream of a har-
messed Susquehanna River supplying
power 10 light the city OF Baltimore and
operate its factories became a reality
when Mayor Mahool pressed the button
that turned on the cusrent In Baltimore.
There were present besides the heads
Of departments and Representative Tai
bott. Of Maryland. score or more OF
influential financiers and business men
from New York. Philadelphia. and Bos-
ton. Among them were A. c. Bedford
OF the Standard OF Company; r. f
GriScom. ". NJ. Barnum, f. r Warren
George Bullock. r. w Kelly. and T NJ
Day. Of New York; Gardner NJ. Lane OF
Boston; A. Y. Davis, OF Pittsburg, 2 r
Wood, of Toronto; B. B. Stevenson of
Quebec. and W. Nj. Candy and George
Frazier, OF Philadelphia.
The current is now being supplied bv
the Consolidated Gas. Electric Light and
Power Company, but If the deal goes
through will shortly also furnish the
United Railways.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-15
TWO SHOT DEAD
And SLAYER KILLED
Negro Runs Amuck in Hunt
ingtOn, W. Va.

Huntington. ". Va, oct 1.-Two men
were shot dead. three fatally injured, and
several more slightly wounded by an IN
known negro. who ran amuck here this
afternoon. The murderer was killed by a
posse.
The dead are:
Policemen CHARLES HALE and DANIEL BIAS,
Of ,Ae Chesapeake and OHIO Railroad.
TIE injured:
Policemen W. ". Lowe and Charles sturt. sIos
through head. both men reported 70 be diving.
Special Agent q. A. Leutz. shot through breast
injuries nay be fatal.
WM Hutchinson. member q the posse, 500;
thrUugh arm.
After shooting i've men. the negro fed
10 the woods at the outskirts OF the city.
A posse was quickly formed and the
murderer was tracked 70 a clump of
bushes in the woods.
He kept up a rapid FIRE from several
revolvers, il seemed, and stood of his
puTsuers for a long time
Chief Of Police Clinginspeel finally
killed the negro. His body was brought
10 this city.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-15
GOVERNOR SEES NAN BEATEN
Conditions in "Blind-tiger" Town
in Indiana Illustrated.
Threatens TO Send Militia, if Neces-
sary, 20 Enforce Law in Dis
reputable Quarters.

Dugger. Ind. Oct 14-Gov. Marshall
spoke in this lind-tiger" town last
nigkt and had an illustration of condi-
tons that prevail here when a temper
ance man John NJ Bridges. stepped up
10 him y asked if he had the power 10
remove an officer who failed 10 do his
duty. referring TO failure TO enforce the
law against blind tigers"
Gov. Marshall did not have a chance
TO answer in full. for Fred Stein. who
was just behind him. shot out 4 big
fist near the governors head and hit
Bridges a terrific blow, which brought
blood
Angry at the outrage. Gov Marshall
turned on Stein and said:
you are q bad man and a coward
I've notion TO whip you myself. Some
body arrest this man. the governor
shouted
W. Ray Collins. a Linton attorney, felt
that the governors order made him an
officer for the moment. He placed Stein
under arrest and dragged him off 10 the
office of Justice Markland. where Stein
pleaded guilty TO assault and battery.
This is disgraceful outrage" said
Gov. Marshall. Il won't stand this kind
OF conduct If they can't enforce the
law down here against such brutes and
punish them as they deserve, l will send
the militia here and see that the peace
shall be kept"
The governor did not wait TO see how
much the man was fined. but said: The
fine should be a-plenty."
The Washington herald., 1910-10-15
RAILWAY STRIKERS
IN FRANCE YIELD
Lines Nay Be Working Nor
mally by Monday.

Paris. oct 1.-THE railway strike IS
over. although the lines viii not be
normally working until Monday The
other strike in sympathy with the rail-
road men proved 10 be merely platonic
expressions except in the case Of the
electrical workers, whose quitting work
deprived Paris of one-third OF its light
last night.
Tonight the electric plants had men
at work ane scarcely any hight was miss
ing The administration Of the Metro
politan subway has voted 10000 francs
10 the employees as a reward for not quit
ting work
People are already comparing former
Prime Minister Clemenceau's handling of
the postal strike with Premier BRAND $
handling of the railway trouble. NJ.
Clemenceau's theory seemed 10 be 20
allow the strike 20 burn itself out
In the present strike NJ BRAND has
drawn a broad line between the leaders
and the men. treating the former as
criminals and the latter as irresponsi-
ble. thus leaving the railway companies
open TO negotiations with the men.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-15
ANOTHER WOMAN
In PECK EPISODE
EX-PrOfeSsOr Wants Mrs.
Lucia +. Bristol Arrested.
SHE THREATENED EXPOSURE
Letters Refer GuardedIy to His Ac-
guaintance with Esther Quinn.
Ithaca Woman Admits Writing, but
Declines to Explain Animostty.
Husband n Member OF Cornell.

New York, Oct. Hilary Thurston
Peck, through his lawyer. Charles D.
Francis, is trying TO have a woman ar
rested who wrote him letters two years
ago, and ii has been rumored that he
wants TO he able 10 establish a vital con-
nectiOn between her and Esther Quinn,
or to show that they are working to-
gether
The ex-prOfessor appeared this after
noon in the Harlem Court. where he
made a stir. dressed in a snappy Norfolk
jacket and carrying a slate-colored derby.
Mr. Francis did most of the talking, and
the professor seemed intensely bored un-
I'll he found a clerk With whom he could
converse in Latin.
One OF the letters on the strength OF
which DR. Peck bases his case was read
IL court. Il was dated just two years
ago to-day. October Il, 1905. at Ithaca,
n. Y, and was signed BY Lucia r. Bris-
toL The letter was fery eleverly worded,
so that the writer would not be apt 10
be criminally liable.
Letter Is Guarded.
The sentences were guarded and indi-
rect. yet full OF cutting gibes at the doc
tor. The gist OF It was that If the
doctor insisted on marrying his para
mour the writer would publish some
letters that would be a stencil In the
nostrils of decent people.
The magistrate said that he had grave
doubts as 10 the right of granting a
warrant for the arrest Of the woman on
the charge OF felony. In the letter there
was Ifo mention Of money payments or
OF blackman. The magistrate advised
DR.. Peck 20 go to the district attorneys
Office for further advice. Neither he nor
his lawyer appeared there this after
noon. The doctor had Seen there the
day before to try to get the matter
brought before the grand jury, but was
unsuccessful,
Ithaca, Oct. l4-Mrs. Lucia r. Bristol.
the wife Of Prof. George P.t Bristol. OF
Cornell University. whom Prof. Harry
Peck accuses Of having written threaten
ing letters, declared to-day that she did
not care 10 comment on Prof Peck's
threat 10 have her arrested.
She said that time would show who
was In the right as to the differences
between her and Prof. Peck, and that
she was willing 10 abide by that event.
She says she was not alarmed at Mr..
Peck's efforts 10 get a warrant out for
her arrest. but she did not care to give
ont copies of the letters she wrote 10
Mr.. Peck. nor say what their contents
were. She intimated that Prof. Peck was
acting through animosity. but later with
drew that remark and would not explain
Why he should entertain such a sentl-
ment against her.
Mrs BristOrs husband George P. Bris-
tol, who teaches Greek at Cornell, is one
of the best-known members Of the fac
ulty. He has taught at Cornell for
twenty years.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-15
MORBID TASTE SEEN.
Thousands Ask Admission to the
Crippen Trial Next Week.

London, Oct. 14-More than 1000 people
have written 10 the authorities asking
for tickets OF admission 10 the trial Of
Or. Hawley H. Crippen, who is accused
of the murder of his wife. the American
actress known as Belle Elmore, which
will begin at the Old Bailey next Tues
day and every mail delivery brings a
fresh batch Of requests.
There are about $50 seats in the court
room, and when indisputable claims are
satisfied about seventy of them will be
available for the general public. With
the view 10 lessening disappointments
the sheriffs have directed that each ticket
shall be available for only half day and
nobody viii be given more than one
ticket
The Washington herald., 1910-10-15
AIRSHIP FLAT COULD
WRECK CAPITAL IN NIGHT

"a feet Of airships could
wreck the Capital of the
United States in a few min.
utes with bombs by a night
invasion" said Maj. Gen.
Allen, chief of the Signal
Service, last night after his
visit from Grahame-White
the English aviator. "The
airshiP is essentially neces-
sary in war, and military
specialists of every coun-
try have admitted It. Mr..
Whites trip demonstrates
the possibility"
The Washington herald., 1910-10-15

District Commissioners and the police
were denounced as derelict in regard TO
law enforcement. apd delegates Of the
Humane Conference said that Washing
ton has more hungry. miserable horses
than any city they had ever seen, at the
session yesterday
Go right ahead: we are glad TO hear
what We ourselves know is true" cried
Walter stilson HutchRs. chairman OF
the reception committee. when several
delegates expressed difidence about max
Ing any criticism OF the city OF which
they were guests
Then one by one the delegates arose
and related what they had observed dur
ing their week in Washington. European
delegates spoke as well as Americans.
Conditions Outrageous.
Washington is the dumping ground OF
ali the disabled and decrepit horses In
the country said one delegate The
condition Of the draught horses here IS
outrageous. I am unable TO see how the
city tolerates the present conditions. 7
absolve the Washington Humane Society
from all responsibility. 1 know they ara
doing the best they can"
'The aged work horses which are 70
be seen on the streets OF this fair city
constitute national disgrace" was an
other statement made. Hundreds Of
them are beyond the age OF usefulness,
and should be shot Immediately. They
are lean. bony. weak, and in such a
state OF wretchedness and misery that il
is marvel the community tolerates the
barbarous sight.
Commissioner Are scored.
If it be true that the District Com
missioners are not enforcing the law
and that the police wink at its violation,
il is time the matter were brought be-
fore the attention Of Congress. Many OF
the delegates have expressed the opinion
that the conditions here. so far as horses
are concerned, are worse than in any
other city OF the United States l think
this statement is abshdantly justified by
what IS to be seen here daily Education
Of the horse owners and team owners Of
Washington IS necessary. even IN the
rudlments Of humane treatment"
Resolutions were unanimously adopted
by the convention on the "disgraceful
condition Of Washington horses" and il
was resolved TO call the attention of Con-
gress to the subject through the national
organization Of the American Humane
Association.
"AHtt-ViVis" Bolt Meeting.
Another sensational feature Of the
meeting yesterday afternoon came when
a haIf-doZen anti-vivisectionists marched
out Of the conference after they were re-
fused a hearing. One Of the leaders Of
The little band, Miss Hugo Krause, OF
Chicago, propounded the following ques-
ton 10 the conference and was ruled out
Of order:
rs it true that dogs are sold 10 Wash
Continued on Page 2, Column 4.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-15
HIS MONOPLANE Is BADLY SMASHED
Daring Aviator Escapes Unscratched, Loses Hope of
$4,000 Prize, and Demonstrates to United
States How Easy His Country Could
Destroy Capital of Nation by
Aerial Warfare

Besides smashing two flying machines and escaping unscratchd
Bnng yesterday after he sailed city and back Claude
Graame White the aerial daredevil OF England convinced the United
States that would be possible for his country
y Washington by night by invading the city with aerial
scattering high explosives among the government buildings Mai Gen
Allen chief of the Signal Service whom the dropped down upon
for surprise visit from the sky, admits possible that
country has effective defense The truth few
minutes and the foreigner ndereny mounted the air again and
gded back Bennng where crowd Of 1000 gathered
witness his second exhibition Of his hreedays engagement here
The Washington herald., 1910-10-15
HERALD NEWS SUMMARY.

Pages.
l-Reward for Art Fraud Detecter.
More Trouble for Prof Peck.
Horses Badly Treated in This City.
French Strike Is Ended.
Negro Runs Amuek In West Virginia
Flight Over City Tip 10 Army.
2-Roats Need Greater Credit.
Seven Indicted in Coal Land Frauds.
Gas Dividends Are Increased.
S-Anti-Graft Cry IN the West
B. II. Warner Sets support
4-AleXandria Council at War.
Colored Bishop Passes Away.
SIN the World OF Society.
Cash Prizes for Corcoran Paintings.
editorial
Feminine Notes and Fashions.
S-Stimson Assails Candidate Dix
s-Schools 10 Compete at Fairgrounds.
l0-All-Stars Defeat Athletics.
lily Cobb Wins the Auto.
lS-Commercial and Financial.
14-Insurance Report Is Filed.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-15
SWEEPING UP COAST.
West Indian Hurricane Leaves
Heavy Damage in Wake.

Key West. Fla. Oct. l4-Sweeping up
the Atlantic coast at from fifty to sixty
miles an hour is the West Indian hurri-
cane which this morning was said to be
heading in a nOrthwesterly direction. to-
ward Louisiana and Texas. In its wake
il has left heavy damage.
The tobacco crop Of Pinar del Rio prov
inee in Cuba probably is ruined. and there
are reports Of heavy loss of life in Ca
sllda and Santa Clara province,
Expressed to the full fury OF the storm
in the Gulf OF Mexico and off the eastern
coast Of florida are several steamships.
The full force of the gale struck Havana
early this morning and brought with il
torrents of rain. In the city traffic was
suspended and business was practically
at a standstill The Isle of Pines is said
to have suffered severely. but reports are
meageT
The Washington herald., 1910-10-15
ADVICE FROM KAISER.
German Students Hear Homily On
''Less Beer and More Snort"

Berlin. oct. 1.-THE Kaiser gave a din
ner at the castle tonight to five repre-
sentative students in connection with the
centenary celebration Of the Berlin Uni
versity. He delivered a little homily on
the text. LESS beer and more sport"
lie said the college beer drinking clubs
were leading to physical. mental. and
moral damage TO the youths OF Germany.
He adjured them 10 reduce their enthu-
siasm for that form of amusement and
TO increase their interest in sports. He
said they could not find a worthier model
in this respect than the American uni
versities. where athletic side life was ad-
mirably managed.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-15
KITE FOOLS THOUSANDS
LOOKING FOR AIRSHIPS

Hundreds followed it as in q rainbow
chase, and even the police attempted TO
solve the mystery of what it was. A
report was made at police headquarters
on the telephone that the spectacle was
Walter Wellman going to the Pacific
Ocean TO sail across. Another report TO
the police said the airship w1SHt an air
ship at all. but q kite. and that a native
of Chinatown near Four-and-a-half street
was holding the string. II wasn't
GEahame-White or Farman, because they
were at Benning.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-15

Somebody had lots of fun with the aero
erazed public yesterday afternoon by
sending up a box kite when people were
looking for airships. In the northeast
section the kite made It's appearance
about 4 o'clock. It was watched until
dark by thousands who thought il
strange the aviator remained so long in
one position and darted about SO reck-
lessly without being killed. To Some il
looked like Bleriot, and 10 Others a
Wright or Farman. Some declared II was
1900 feet high and others 800.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-15
DAY OF MANY EVENTS.

DAY OF MANY EVENTS.
White got back 10 the race track in
seven minutes, a distance Of five miles.
and was ready at 3 O'Clock for his ex-
hibition fight He went up amid the
cheers Of the grandstand throng, but his
engine Jared loose a gasoline pipe and
he was brought 10 the ground. The
wind interfered as he was about 70
alight IN the center OF the field. and the
machine struck sidewise damaging it so
badly that il could not be repaired in
time for to-day. and as a consequence OF
the mishap the $1,000 endurance flight
VIII not be attempted.
About O'Clock the intrepid aviator
hauled out HIS Bler'ot monoplane and
started 1t toward tho sky 10 give the
people TIE matinee tI.ev had paid 10 see.
The Wind proved ,rea-herous again, and
the machine crashed through two fences
and was wrecked on the outer field
In both accidents the aviator escaped
without a scratch. He announced 10 the
crowds a few moments after the second
accident that his monopIane was done
for. but he would have a new one from
New York by noon to-day and his per-
.formances would continue
City Is Surprised.
Without a word Of warning 10 the city.
Mr.. White arose from Benning at Il .l3
clock yesterday morning, followed
Eastern Branch 20 the river and the river
10 the city. where he encircled the Capitol
and alighted in Executive avenue, be
tween the White House and the State.
War, ana Navy building. Previous ar
rangements had been made on the teIe-
phone for a meeting with Mai Gen
Allen. OF the Signal Service and the
aviator was awaited by a crowd In the
streets and on the steps of the War
building He acknowledged the cheers
he received with a smile and a bow, and
ducked through the basement 20 Gen.
Aliens Office. Admiral George Dewey.
Rear Admiral Schley, Gen. J. Franklin