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The Washington times., 1911-04-07
SUFFRAGISTS HAVE
OR SEEK TROUBLE
At HOME, SHE SAYS
Connecticut Woman Puts the
Vote Seekers Into Two
Classes.

GREENWICH, Conn, April T.
Speaking generally. women suffragists
divide naturally into two classes, first,
those who have had trouble with
their husbands, and, second, those who
are looking for trouble.
These are the words of Mrs. Flora Nc
Donald Thompson, of Greenwich, in
lengthy letter which she wrote TO the
woman's suffrage committee OF the
Connecticut assembly, protesting against
their making a favorable report for the
unlimited suffrage bill now before that
legislative body.
Mrs. Thompson has fired a bomb into
the camp of the Greenwich Equal Fran
chise League, and is to be taken to task
for ii by that society, which has among
its membership women of high society,
including Mrs. Ernest Thompson Seton
and Mrs. Julian Street and their hus-
bands.
So far ten husbands are members Of
the league and snares are being laid to
catch others.
two days session of suffragists
closed at Hartford this afternoon. Dr.
Anna Shaw and others had talked for
the suffra gists. and today Mrs. Arthur
Dodge. president of New York State
Association, opposed woman suffrage,
and the beautiful Miss Alice Chitten-
don, of Brooklyn, who has had charge
OF the work at Albany for two years,
told why women should not have the
ballot.
The Washington times., 1911-04-07

Champ Clark is the first Speaker Of
the House ever to WELD gavel that
comes from ghost-inhabited regions. The
spooky associations Of the new gavel
which has been presented to Mr.. Clark
by his Missouri constituents don't ap-
peal to some Of the Democrats particu-
Iarly. The Democrats, now all-powerful
in the House, do not want to start off
their regime under the spell of noodoo.
Sadly enough, Mr. Clark did have bad
luck almost as soon as the new mallet
was presented him. The nit the desk
such a resounding whack that the silver
plate Of the gavel was Jared from its
fastenipgs and repairs are in order al
ready.
According to the bit Of history sent
along with the gavel, il is made from
wood taken from the apron log Of an old
mill dam IN Pike county, Mo. The mill
was built by Pioneer Enock Matson
away back in 1917 and was the first
grist mill built north of the Missouri
river
Once upon a time an Indian maid fell
The Washington times., 1911-04-07
Changes Are Announced
In Postal Department

Merrill Vaughan, of the District of
Columbia, was promoted today from
5000 to $1,000 as copyist Of maps in the
Fourth Assistant Postmaster Generals
office, vice Richard w. Devendorf, OF
New York, resigned.
Other changes were: Miss Mary A.
Forrest, of Missouri, clerk. class !,
$l,2oO, Fourth Assistant Postmaster
Generals office, resigned; Charles F.
Ravenscroft, of Indiana. probational
appointment, clerk class D. office of
Postmaster General. $500. vice Raleigh
W. Hobson, deceased; H. D. Lawshe.
clerk class l, Second Assistant Post
master Generals office, $500. reinstat-
ed vice Leighton V. B. Marschalk. pro-
NOTED.
The Washington times., 1911-04-07
Mgr. Falconio Denies
He Is to Be Recalled

Mgr. Falconio, Papal delegate to the
United States, this morning authorized
a denial of the story that he was to
be recalled to Rome.
"I know nothing about the report
which has appeared in some of the
papers that l was to be recalled, and
some one else sent here said Mgr
Falconio, through his secretary. Where
the report came from 1 cannot imag-
inc. I expect to remain in this coun-
try, and carry on my work. All the in
formation l haYe received from Rome
Is that am to remain here"
The Washington times., 1911-04-07
Missing Man Is Found
Perfectly Safe in Jail

Reported to the police as missing since
last Monday. william Jones, carpen-
ter, of 5l1 Virginia avenue southeast,
Jail.
Failing to get any clue to Jones
whereabouts, relatives. who had been
cided to appeal to tae police. An
alarm was sent out and a few minutes
later police of No. 4 precinct reported
that the missing nan had been sent to
Jail for six months by Judge Pugh in
the Police Court yesterday.
Jones was found guilty of stealing
some tools and Was convicted on three
charges of petit larceny.
The Washington times., 1911-04-07
Police Looking for Man
Who Robbed Saloon

Have you dark brown taste" In
your mouth. or a throbbing head that
feels like a thousand little imps were
prodding II with miniature pitchforks
every minute, or any of the other synp-
toms of a hang over" this morning :?
II so, you had better keep it to your
self, for the police are looking for
man with 'souse.'
The particular 'souse" they seek is
an alleged bogus revenue officer, who
visited the saloon of P. J. Mcdonald,
III Eighth street southeast, last night,
and told the proprietor he came to
look over the premises"
Mcdonald gave him the keys to the
cellar. He remained in the basement
some time, and not content with drink
ing all he wanted, wasted 4 barrel of
gin.
The Washington times., 1911-04-07
Many Reported Dead
In Wreck in Spain

MADRID, April THE southbound
express from San Sebastian collided with
a tourist train from Portugal between
ArZua and Olozagutia. Many are re-
ported killed, but no details have been
received.
The Washington times., 1911-04-07
Foul PlaV Feared.

CHICAGO. April Friends and rela-
tives of John j. DAILY today rallied to
his defense. DAILY disappeared coinci-
dentally with the disappearance of $500
at the postoffice, and a warrant for his
arrest was issued. His friends think he
has met with foul play. He has been in
the postal service seventeen years.
The Washington times., 1911-04-07
Reception to Congress
Details Are Arranged

for the reception by the Board of
Trade to members of the Sixty-second
Congress. The reception, which vii:
be followed by a buffet luncheon. viii
be held at the New Willard Hotel II
will be an informal affair, with little,
II any speeches, and designed solely
for the purpose of getting acquainted
With the new Congressman and SEN
atorH
The Washington times., 1911-04-19
Remedy Saved Her Child ETryitFree

There are literally thousands Of
women in this country who gratefully
acknowledge that they owe the present
good health of their children to the
timely use of DR.. Caldwel1's Syrup
IPepstn. The crying baby usually is
lconstipated or suffers from intestinal
trouble due to some error in diet. 1t
needs no heroic measures-just a gen.
tie laxative like Syrup Pspsin. A small
dose of 1t will right the baby. 1t Is
"a great laxative and digestant, pleas
ant-tasting and non-griping. No baby
lor child refuses 1t. Many mothers
never give their children anything
else, and they have robust children
and no doctors bills. 1t Is a great
money saver as well as a great life
saver. If space permitted. thousands
of women's addresses could be given
who write they will never be without
Syrup Pepstn in the house. 1t is for
all the family-for anyone who real
ICES that salts and strong cathartics
lare only temporary expedients. You
lcan buy a bottle Of your favorite drug
Igist at fifty cents and one dollar, Or IL
Iyou wish to make a trial of II first,
you can obtain a free sample bottle
from DR.. Caldwell by sending him
your name and address.
The Washington times., 1911-04-19

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The Washington times., 1911-04-19

The following are some extracts from
letters DR.. Caldwell has received:
81 wish to thank you for the sample bot
tie Of DR.. Caldwells Syrup Pepsin. My
little grandson. Philip Lloyd. had suffered
from stomach trouble; when ] sent for the
bottle OF Syrup Pepsin he was suffering all
the time and had an acute attack Of gas
tritis. I gave him the medicine. which
he said was NICE the is six years ODD,
and by the time the bottle was empty, he
was cured. / was SO pleased that 1 want
10 tell you what a valuable remedy you
have made.''-A. Dr.'s Widow. Mrs. Eliz-
abeth r. Jones, 412S Perry ST.. Chicago. Ill
"I liked the sample of Syrup Pepsin 50
much that l sent al once TO my druggist
for two SEC bottles, so / have II in the
house regularly. My children like to take
II, which pleased me very much. as some
times we have trouble in getting them to
take other laxatives. ."-Chas. II. Rechert,
3101 Jamaica ave, Richmond Hill, L. l.
We have received your sample bottle
which you sent upon request. / have
never had anything in a medicine form
that has accomplished anything like yours
has. II is simply great. / have already
used two bottles OF the Soc size after the
arrival and using OF your sample. Mrs
Katherine Haberstruh. McKees Rocks, Pa.
The Washington times., 1911-04-19
Slayer of Little Girl
Is Sentenced to Death

FREEHOLD. N. j., April 1S.-Frank
f. Heidemann must die in the electric
chair during the week of May D. He
has been found guilty of the brutal
murder of Marie Smith. twelve years
old, In the woods near Asbury Park
November 9. When the jury returned
a verdict Of guilty Heidemann reeled
and nearly fell In the courtroom.
The Smith girl was enticed to the
woods by Hcfdemarn as she was on
her way to school. After attacking
her, Heidemann strangled her with her
hair ribbon, and then crushed her skull
with a hammer. Detectives, posing as
criminals, secured a confession from
Heidemann. Following the murder. a
mob threatened to lynch a negro who
was first suspected of the crime.
The Washington times., 1911-04-19

regent of Colorado, the work of marking
the Santa Fe trail from the borders OF
Kansas to the borders of New Mexico was
commenced and carried out to such an
pleted during the regency of her success
sors, Mrs. John Lloyd Mcneil and Mrs.
Frank Wheaton. On one of the largest
markers. that at Trinidad. is the follow
ing:
"It also commemorates the faithful
work Of Mrs. Harriet Parker Campbell
In marking this historic highway while
state regent, 1S04-190S."
Mrs. Edwin s. Gardner. jr., who is a
delegate to the twentieth Continental
Congress from Cumberland chapter.
national committee On children of the
Republic. U. s. A.
Mrs. Gardner is a daughter of the late
Mrs. John A. Murphy of Cincinnati, Ohio,
who was State regent of Ohio and vice
president general Of the national So
dren of the Republic society, which was
later adopted by the National society,
D. A. r.
Upon the death of Mrs. Murphy, Mrs.
putting her enthusiasm and pride In the
work founded by her gifted mother.
Mrs. Gardner has created an interest
in this plan of forming clubs in applied
citizenship in every part of the United
States where ID. A. r. chapters are
organized.
Mrs. Bates Warren, of Cleveland Park.
Is the youngest regent attending the
congress. She is regent for the John
inent member OF the Southern Society.
Six of her ancestors fought in the Revc-
lutionary War. Mrs. Warren is Story
ite.
The Washington times., 1911-04-19
MRS. J. e. KENNEDY's BABY.

The following are some extracts from let
ters DR.. Caldwell has received: -
Il attribute much Of my own present
good health, and surely that Of my baby.
TO the use Of Syrup Pepsin. I always
nave II in the house, IL 10 50 often
needed. and l could not exaggerate Its
value TO me."-Mrs. J. z. Kennedy, Good
VIII, Okla.
II received your sample bottle Of Syrup
Pepsin and also bought a Soc bottle. Il 10
the finest remedy I ever bought for con-
stipation for children I am very much
pleased with it."-Mrs. Ella n. williams
Wathena, Kas.
IT received your sample bottle used It,
and got a Soc bottle and ind II In the best
thing ! could get. Ny baby was troubled
with constipation and now have no trou-
BILE. Mrs. Toomey. Emingsyille, Pa
About two years ago I sent to you for
sample bottle Of your Syrup Pepsin.
After taking IL I concluded to give the
remedy a fair trial. for / had been suffer
ing for some time with indigestion. My
stomach would ache me so badly at times
that I could not be still. I commenced
taking your Syrup Pepsin and found II to
be a good remedy. I can eat anything I
want now. / have found 1t to be a good
remedy for children. Now / keep a bot
tie on my mantle all the time. Mrs. Ida
A. Fortune. Grand Junction, Tenn.
The Washington times., 1911-04-19
Fire Destroys Lumber
Yards In Jacksonville

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, April H.
Fire early today destroyed the big lum-
Der yards of the Doscher-Gardner Lum-
ber Company; the Jacksonville Lumber
Company and a dozen cars of the Sea-
board Air Line causing loss of
The Washington times., 1911-04-19

DR.. Caldwell does
not feel that the pur-
chase Of his remedy
ends his obligation.
He has specialized In
stomach, liver, and
bowel diseases for
over forty years ard
will be pleased to
give the reader any
advice on the sub
.ject free OF charge.
All are welcome to
write him. Whether
for the medical ad-
Eice or the free sam
<ple address him. DR..
w. B. Caldwell, 7os
- a ! d well Building,
Monticello, Ill.
The Washington times., 1911-04-19
Mrs. Ford, of Baltimore,
Is Granted Divorce

BALTIMORE. April 1s.-A divorce has
been granted Mrs. Mabel F. Ford from
Lawrence D. Ford, with whom she
eloped in December, 1909. few months
after obtaining a divorce from Frank
Brown.
The Washington times., 1911-04-19
Citizens of Brightwood
Park Will Meet Friday

The Brightwood Park Citizens Asso-
ciation will meet Friday. April q. in
stead OF April 10, as has been an
nounced.
The meeting will be held in Van
Horns Hall. Georgia avenue and Long
fellow street.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-11-22
.BRYAN''S SHIP
RUNS ASHORE
,PAssENeE S Ar I'M 4 no .iMmEpi.
8; AZ AN eE vEssEL GENT
Z 70 THEiR n sItEF

z NEW YORK, Nov Wireless ID.
day. says that the Hamburg American
tlnetEandS Prinz him With seyenty
passengers aboard I are ashore . IL
SANTANA Island near San Donlhso. &
Bryan, his wife and grandson, John
p are aboard. 8 *
The ship is resting easily and pas.
sengers are in no Immediate dan.
ger" X t5li
Bryan is en- route to visit his 'daugh.
ter, Mrs. Ruth Bryan Over, ofS Klngs:
ton, land is expected to winter at Pan,
ANA, SANTANA and south east san SAL.
vador. ",
The mariners say that the vessel
must have been twenty-five miles on
Its course. A line from officials state
ments Vessel is resting easily, no
danger to passengers. Expect to send
message in few hours that ship has
relocated, Passengers have mot been
removed" (. s9;, II; sss
Information has been received that
the government vessels tug Peoria
and revenue cutter Algonquin are dis
patched to aid the Joachim.
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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-11-22
FIRE DRILL
IN SCHOOLS
CHIEF REED AND MEMBERS OF
BOARD OF EDUCATION INSPECT
INSTITUTIONS OF LEARNING.

The schools of the city yesterday
were visited by President Geo. NJ
Alexander. of the school board, c. L.
Smith, member Of the board and
Superintendent Joseph Roster, with
Chief Frank Reed OF the city fire de.
partment. and while there the fire
drill was held in three of the schools,
and these drills will be held In all Of
the schools in the city under the SUI
pcrvisiGn OF the above named men be.
fore they stop,
The schools visited yesterday were
the Fourth ward schols, the Second
ward schools, and the Virginia avenue
schools.
The firm alarm was given and the
pupils marched out OF the buildings
IN a very orderly manner. II Is said
that the children OF the Fourth ward
school seemed a little excited at the
alarm, but this was no doubt caused
by the fire which was supposed to
have been In that building some few
days ago. when the alarm was sent in
and the company made n run TO the
scene, only. TO lind that It had been n
false alarm.
The State superintendent of schools
expects all schools to practice the fire
drill often, and to havG the pupils SO
we'll trained that they yin march out
in perfect order and whhout any con
fusion at any time that an alarm may
he turned In.
This fire drill has saved many lives
as In case OF n fire In q school where
they have no fire drilli, the pupils al
make a rush for the d9ors and in the
confusion and jammins of the pupils
against the doors. many lives are los
which could easily have been savet
had the pupils marched out in an or
derly manner
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-11-22
DAN80|.FIFC|ALS
l||RREs.TEDaF0|R
MANSLA.U.GHT[R
EMPLOYEES OF THE eAYLEss PA.
PER COMPANY CHARGED. WITH
CRIMINAL NEGLIGENCE - DAM
WAS in POOR CONDITION.
RELATIVES OF VICTIMS ACT
THOSE ACCUSED OF BEING RE.
sPoNslBLE FOR DISASTER WILL
\; GET HEARiNe-INouEsT FIXES
Y BLAME. y Z t;.s5

coWDERSPoRT. Pa, Nov. %. -
While the Inquest into the Austin dam
disaster was in progress yesterday, in.
dependent developments of a sensa.
tional nature were taking place. Fred
N. Hamlin, superintendent OF the Bay
less Pulp and Paper Company, and
Michael C. Bailey, an employe, who
regulated the water. in the dam, were
arrested and arraigned on a charge OF
manslaughter. A warrant was also
issued for George G. Bayless, presi.
dent Of the company. 1t could not be
served yesterday, however, as Mr..
Bayless is at his home in Binghamp.
ton, N. Y.
The warrants were sworn out yes
terday by John Glaspy. husband OF
Eva Glaspy, victim OF the flood. and
J.. F.. Swartwood. husband of Julia
Swartwood, another who lost her life.
rs Only the fact Of the disaster and
deaths and the cordition OF the dam
was established yesterday at the hear.
Ing, held before Justice Thompson.
An adjournment was taken at the re.
quest of the Commonwealth that 9th.
sF Witpesses might be- sunmoned.
The tiearihg is le{1eeted to be re.
sumee to-day, iSaf
CouDERsPoRT Pa, Nov. 90. =.
That the Austin dam. disaster OF Sep.
TENDER Both last: was caused by gross
negligence on III eE part or George cs
Bayiess, preside 4 and FTsle n.
Hamilto iIs stperilt end lent os the Bay
lessSP1lp and isP per COMP any. a1ii III
thei Bayless3 PUN and Paper company
as u corporation was the unanimous
verdict OF the coroner's jury, returned
las! night. ,dl!,.,fi4 ~,
The inquest into the breaking Of
the dam. which caused the loss OF over
three score lives and millions OF dol.
lars damage, was resumed yesterday
afternoon to allow T. C. Hatton, OF
Wilmington. Del, the engineer who
built the dam, to testify. The case
was given to the jury late In the after.
noon and a verdict was reached short
" before { o'clock last night.
Engineer Hatton proved to be the
most important witness examined.
He told of having built the Inflated
dam at Austin.
Haitian had two important conten.
Continued on Page Five.)
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-11-22
JESS TAYLOR I.' IS
FOUND GUILTY
JURY OUT A VERY SHORT TIME
RETURNS VERDICT THAT WILL
SEND DEFENDANT TO PEN.

The case of the State against Jesse
Taylor. for having robbed Mr.. Tea
garden at Warrington some time ago.
was this morning given to the jury
for their decision. and after deliber,
alton OF n little over an hour. they
brought back a verdict OF guilty rs
charged in the Indictment, which was
o felony.
Mr.. Taylor was defended by A,tor.
ney French McGray and Vim. Mason
Jr., both OF this city. They immediate.
ly applied for a re.trial. and the judge
withheld sentence.
He will very Likely pass sentence
to morrow about noon, orihe at least
thinks that he will be able to do so.
The jurors in the case were: Isaac
Clelland. George Hall. Bert PrlckelL
] l.. Erwin, Ben. Brown. James Boor
]. Calvin Taught. G. Fl. Itidgway, D. D
Straight. Charles McCray, Samuc,
Barnes aud W. S. Swiger. r. ~
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-11-22
WILLING TO Be
A MARTYR
MARY OLDHAM ENGLISH SUFFRA
GETTE DEFIES THE COURTS.
tRy United prcss.)

LONDON Nov. 22-Two hundred
and fifty sufrragettes were In Bow
street police court today charged with
participation in yesterdays raid on
the houses OF Parliament.
Miss Mary Oldham was the first ar
raigned. She deiled the court to do
its worst saying that she would will.
insly undergo martyrdom for the
cause.
a sentence Of fourteen days i'm
prisonment with an option of paying
$3.50 fine. She selected the jail.
Black eyes scratched faces were
numerous.
1t is alleged that police struck them
In the face. They ninched and twist.
ed the women's arms and ripped of
their garments.
Scores OF policemen We're stabbed
with hatpins. their eyes were black.
ened and noses We're bruised and
teeth out. h.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-11-22

CITY COUNCIL DECIDES THAT
PARKER's CLEANING WORKS
INTERPRETERS WITH CITIZENS.
CASE OF LONG sTANDlNe-WlLL
BE APPEALED.
.CRIDGE REPORT SUBMITTED
ENGINEER WATSON, OF cLEvE.
LAND, SAYS THAT 1T WILL
TAKE $4,000 TO PUT, SOUTH SIDE
BRIDGE IN PROPER CONDITION..

Last evening at the usual hour the
city fathers met in council chamber
and after hearing the minutes OF the
past meeting read by City Clerk Mil
Ter, aSmotion was at once made that
the hearing OF the complaints OF clti'
zens be heard, and after some little
argument, the matter was agreed
upon. The first case called was that
OF the citizens VS.. The Parker Dye
Works. being known as the Il. +. Park
or and Company Dying Works.
This case has been before the city
council many times before, but al
ways after having appointed commit
tees 10 Investigate the matter. 1t had
been dropped. but this time the citi.
zens were loud In their complaint. and
secured the services Of Prosecuting
Attorney Tusca Morris to look after
the case for them, and last evening the
case was heard argued before the
council. Mr.. Morris representing the
citizens. and Mr.. NJ. NJ. Nicely being
attorney for Mr.. Parker.
Wien the case was called. all OF
the city officers were present, as Well
as every member of the city council,
and Mr.. Joseph Daugherty was sworn
in as stcnographer. .}s
Then Mr.. Morris called to testify
first Mr.. w. H.Alford, who resides
near the works and Mr.. Afford testi.
fed that the; smoke and SCOT from the
factory was very annoying, and thai
the property value in the .ncigtpor-
hood was considerably lower han u
should be, caused by, the nrSsence os
the factory so nearby dc said that
the factory vas . public nuisance.
Further he said that he had had ex.
periehce I'm Conducting plants Of this
kIidsandg thatfthe factory could be run
as schsap on coke or gas. with no
GamageIto the ncighbors.
Then Mrs. ]. W. Smith. lady who
resides near the plant was called be.
fore the council and she said abou;
the same thing as did Mr. Afford. She
said that the dirt was so bad from the
dye works that the neighbors could
not hang out a washing TO dry, tina.
49, without ii being ruined by the
black and SCOT from the stack Of the
factory.
She said that even on the warmes,
CONTINUED o. Page Four.J
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-11-22
BURNS ADV|ERT|SNEITLE
OUT some Vital SECRETS
PRosEc UTIoN MAY FAIL. THE
Is MCNAMARA CASE o Accot LINT
OF MAGAZINE ARTicLEs-MucH
FRICTION OVER tn e MATTER.
lpu lftnIinalnraa.lI

LOS ANGELES, I Nov. 20 III the
McNamaras are acquitted The prose.
cution will blame detective Burns.
There is much friction between
Burns and the prosecution, since Bnrns:
magazine articles credited himself
with McNamara's arrest.
The prosecution alleges that Burns.
advertising purposes revealed several
vital secrets which had been expect
ed TO be concealed as a surprise to tnai
defense
Burns did not keep the prosecution
advised. His movements at last re-
suited In number Of smiscueB Tor; the
litigation.
II Is believed that the federal grind
jury at indianapolis would have STIR
rendered the evidence To- California
authorities II ityhadn't been for secret
manipulation at Indianapolis OF which
Fredericks blames Burns.
Fredericks declares that Burns
wanted to make the case nation Vide,
and make John apparently head Sof the
conspiracy.
Fredericks insisted Sthat5the real is:
sue was whether ortnot James destroy
ed the Times building and whether
or not John financed the western trip.
Frederlcks says IT ts;not d labor but
a murder case.
AS result Of friction Burns wont
come here until he Is needed as alwit.
nest. i y