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The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1911-06-18
PASSENGERS MARROW ESCAPE

Pensacola, Fla, June 17.-Passen-
gers on the mail toat Ruth. plying
between Pensacola and Choctawhat-
chez river points, had a narrow es-
cape from drowning today when the
boat keeled over and sank near the
quarantine station, seven miles south
of the city. All OF the passengers
were rescued.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1911-06-18
HAY AND GRAIN FEED FLAMES

New York, June 17.-Hay and
grain fed the flames of a $500
fire in the Reinhardt company, grain
dealers building today.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1911-06-18
FIRST SPEECH ON WOOL.
Vote on Measure Is Expected to Be
Reached Monday or Tuesday.

Washington, June 17.-Representa-
tive Stephens, of Mississippi, was the
first speaker for the wool bill. A vote
on that measure according to Chair
man Underwood probably will be
reached Tuesday or Wednesday.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1911-06-18
ROPE JUMPING FATAL.

Pittsburg, June 17.--ottilis Dan
ner, aged six, died here today as the
result of a ruptured blood vessel,
caused by jumping the rope too much
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1911-06-18
TAFT TO GO TO YALE.
Commencement Week Ushered in at
Famous COLLEGE,

FSHouS Goiege.
New Haven, Conn, June 17.-Com,
mencement week at Yale was usher.
ed in today with special meeting
Of the alumni advisory board in
Woodbridge hall Tonight the Yale
Dramatic association will present the
annual play. Beaumont and FTetcn.
er's Might of the Burning Postlo"
has been selected this year. The com
mencement exercises will be held
next Wednesday and will be attend.
ed by President Taft.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1911-06-18

London, June i7-All eyes are
now turned to the fast approaching
coronation, with its series of regal
and spectacular events. which culmi-
nate next Thursday with the actual
coronation Of King George V at
Westminster Abbey.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-06-30
ILLINOIS POWER BILL LOST
House Members 81 veie Ct Is 10 81
Defeat the Pet Measure CT
Governor

Springfield. IL June 2f-Lacking
two votes OF the necessary -. the
Deneen-Johnson waterway -waterpower
bill vas defeated IN the house. The
vote Vas 70 10 81. TWO short OF a cen
stiiutional majority
Tie taking Of the vote On tie bill
was attended BY exciting scenes.
When the opponents Of the measure
discovered the bill lacked two votes.
they took advantage Of their contrcl
Of the house organization.
Speaker Adkins refused 70 recos-
nize any deep waterway leaders. and
amid scenes bordering on riot. he ad-
iourned the session under the gavel
The bill came 20 third reading after
the house had passed the special ses-
sion emergency appropriation bills.
The waterway bin was IN substan-
TALLY the same shape il which the
senate passed IL. except that refer
endum had been attached providing
for resubnlission 10 the people al the
NOvembe. election. in 1912
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-06-30
EDITOR GIVES FOUR NEW
NAMES IN L0RlMER CASE
Mentions Prominent Men as Possible
Contributors to Alleged 500, 200
Corruption Fund.

Washington. June 2G-Roger C.
Sullivan. national committeeman from
Illinois; r. 5. Conway. president OF
the w. W. Kimball Piano company;
one OF the Weyerhaeusers, and an I'M
named man now dead were named by
Herman II. Kohlsaat, editor Of the
Chicago Record Herald. as possible
contributors TO a sl00. 900 Lorimer
corruption fund OF 1909 before the
senate Investigating committee. The
names We're given only after urging
by the various senator's had failed
TO elicit them and Chairman Dilling-
ham. after a whispered conference.
had ordered them given.
Mr.. Kohlsaat declared that former
President Roosevelts refusal TO at
tend the Hamilton club dinner last
year II Senator Lorimer was to be
present was the outcome Of the dis
clousure to him by the witness OF the
alleged request for contributions to
reimburse those who raised the Lor-
liner election fund
Mr.. kohlsaat said that until he gave
the names OF Hines and Tilden TO the
Helm committee in Springfield and
the Others he had given them 10 only
three persons--Victor r. lawson. Mr..
Roosevelt and his wife. Mrs. Kohl
saat However, he had told the story
without names TO half a hundred per-
sons. including Senators Root and La
Toilette
Mr. Kohnsaat had previously stated
in his testimony that in the converse
ton with Clarence S. Funk. In which
Edward Hines was mentioned rs col
lector Of the famous slOO.O0O fund and
Edward Tilden as treasurer. other
men were named by Mr.. Funk as pos
sible contributors.
Il have opposed Lorimer since
1891" said Mr. Kohlsaat. Il admire
his private life. but am opposed TO
Lorimerism. II is afiiliation. co-cpera-
ton and cohesion OF Democrats and
Republicans for party and private
pelf He started as a Democrat and
later was a Republican Lorimerism
is cohesion Of spells. the worst ele-
ments Of the Democratic and Repub-
lican parties"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-06-30
JENKINS GEMS ARE SEIZED
Richard Parr. Customs officer, Takes
$1,000 Diamonds When Wife
Hints at Smuggling.

New York. June 26.-Diamonds
worth $4,000 were seized for the gov
eminent by Richard Parr. deputy sur
veyor Of the port. from Mrs Helen d.
Jenkins, who attracted widespread at.
tention in December. 1909, when
jewels valued at 100000 were stolen
from her apartments in the Lorraine,
In Fifth avenue and Forty-fifth street
Mrs. Jenkins had declared to Mr..
Parr that the diamonds which have
been taken by the government are
part of gems valued at many thou
sands Of dollars. which a mysterious
u w. jenkins" has struggled into
this country in the last few years.
liz addition to the jewels, she asserts,
Mr.. Jenkins has evaded payment of
duty on thousands OF dollars worth
of silks. gowns. lingerie. gloves. stock
ines and hats purchased in Europe.
The case has been placed in the
hands Of the United States district
attorney. and the evidence collected
will be presented to the grand Jury
within few days.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-06-30
OFFERS TO HANG FOR WOMAN
Ohio Doctor Would Sacrifice Life for
Wife Who Killed Her Hus-
band.

Cleveland. O.. June 25.--Dr. Alexan-
der Aalto of Ashtabula, o.. is willing
TO be hanged in place Of Mrs Angelina
Napolitano Of Sault Ste Marie. Ont.
condemned to die on the gallows on
August 3. ore month after the expect
ed birth CT her fifth child. She was
convicted OF killing her husband.
who tried 10 force her into white sla-
very.
DR.. Aalto is a middle aged bachelor,
with a mother and sister in Findlay. o.
1t would only be fair to Mrs. Ma
politano fer man TO give his life for
her. inasmuch as her life is in peril
on account OF mans persecution OF
her and because men condemned her."
says DR. Aalto. Il know my old moth
er would consider that was honoring
her motherhood in dying for Mrs. Ma
politano."
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-06-30
NATIONAL SANGERFEST OPENS
North American Sanger Bunc Gives
Fine Reception Concert 70 Start
Program in Milwaukee

Milwaukee. Wis. June 23--The
,hirty-third biennial convention and
sangerfest OF the North American
Sanger Bund opened here with recep-
tion concert that in every way came
up 10 the expectations Of the vast
audience. -Four other grand concerts
will be given today and tomorrow The
soloists include Hess. The noted heder
singer: Henrietta Wakefield. ccntraito.
and Bernice dc PasGuah. soprano
One hundred aud thirty-seven so
cietles are taking Part in the festival
and in the auditorium a huge stage
has been erected that occupies the
entire north half Of the building and
accommodates over 5000 singers
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-06-30
10 PROBE BEER INDUSTRY
fecera Beard to Find Out Meanings
Lager" and Book" as Part
Of Investigation.

ashir sicn. June 25.-The beer In
e-sE q. The United States is TO IN
e'I-' searching inquiry at the
-'"-s % the board Of food and drug
NJ i''i.on DR.. II. W Wiley. chief
.--.aisi q the department OF agricul-
W. ana chairman OF the board. has
'n notice Of a general hearing on
Y In Y his city July 81.
w nose who attend the hearing
Il Wiley has formulated a formi-
800 hsi Of questions. These cover
800 very phase OF the manufacture
4 'T ale. porter and stout One Of
~ POINTS upon which the board de
nslt Is the meaning OF the
y lager" and book" as applied
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-06-30
TWO GIRL GUESTS DIE
IN B0ATHOUSE BLAZE
New York Society Women Are
Trsppeo-Four Men Burned in At
tempted Reductions Dies.

Nantucket. Mass. June 2s.-Miss
Mildred DE Haven. daughter Of Hugh
De Haven Of Brooklyn. and Miss
Helen Wilson. daughter of II. II. VII
sen Of New York. we're burned 10
death when the bOathouse OF William
Barnes Jr. Of Albany was destroyed
BY fire SIR. Barnes Is Republican
state chairman.
Thomas Kerr u New York and
Ulysses Pahud. Mr. Barnes valet.
we're seriously burned trying 10 res
cue tie young women. The latter died
later Thurlow Weed Barnes. son Of
William Rarnes. Jr.. inhaled SO uch
smoke that BE is in q serious condi-
ton. but viii recover.
Some kind Of social time vas be-
Ing given In tie boathouse which had
been recently painted and the floor
oiled The explanation Of the FIRE
given BY members o. the party was
that one Of The young men lighted a
cigarette and tossed the match on the
floor. In q second the oil took FIRE
and flames flashed around the room.
cutting on the escape OF the people By
the door leading out upon the wharf
The fimsy gowns OF Miss Helen VII
son and Miss De Haven were ignlted
and in q second the merrymakers were
in a panic Finding that escape from
the main door was cut of. he young
people leaped overheard the men max
ing desperate endeavors TO save the
girls
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-06-30
ORPHANS HOME DEDICATED
Formal Opening Of Illinois Masonic
institution is the Occasion for
an Elaborate Display.

La Grange. Ill. June 24-About TO-
900 Masons attended the dedication
ceremonies OF the Illinois Masonic
Orphaus' home here this afternoon
st Johns day. The ceremony vas
conducted BY the grand lodge. Most
Worshipful Grand Master Albert b.
Ashley Officiating. with Rev. William
White Wilson as grand orator.
The cornerstone of the home was
laid April 80. 1910. The home as It
stands today represents an outlay OF
$4,000. Il has a capacity to take
care OF rs orphans. and there are S.
inmates al present
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-06-30
TAFT CANNOT ACCEPT GIFTS
President Forced &c Send Back Silver
Wedding Presents Of Money Sent
BY Many Persons

Washington. June ga popular de-
sire throughout the country to partici-
rate IN President Taft's silver wedding
has brought many letters 20 the
white House containing pieces OF sill
YER money ranging from a dime 10
dola-. The president in courteous
letters u regret has informed the
senders. il returning their gi.ts. that
he would be unable 70 accept the
money. but he appreciates the spirit
shown by the writer's.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-06-30
RELEASE ACCUSED KlDNAPERS
Four Men Held at indianapolis for
Completely in meNsrlara Case
Freed by Court.

Indianapolis. June 26.-Judge Joseph
T. Markey OF the criminal court or
dered the release OF Walter Drew and
]. A G. Badorf. representatives of
the National Erectors' association; w.
]. Ford, assistant district attorney Of
Los Angeles. and Frank p. Fox, all
OF whom had been held under bond
for the alleged kidnapping OF John J.
Mcnamara.
The Judge reached decision after
he had made a careful investiga Non OF
ali the grand Jury evidence that per-
tained TO the kidnapping case.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-06-30
Big Machine Plant Burns.

Marshalltown. la. June 26.AFire
that is presumed TO have started In
slack coal stored In the boiler room
destroyed the immense plant of the
Lennox Machine company. manufac-
turers OF structural shop machinery
and gasoline engines. causing a loss Of
sii2,50O.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-06-30

SENATE 0. KS STATEHOOD
Committee n Arizona and New Mex
leo Reports Fsvorsbiy on tho
House Resolution.

Washington. June 25-The senate
committee or territories voted. to 3.
70 report favorably the house resolu-
ton admitting New Mexico and Art
zona 10 statehood. with the provision
that the Arizona recall shall be re-
submitted to the people. Slight amend.
ments 10 the house resolution we're
r-1atp
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-06-30

New Haven. Conn. June 23.-Two
hundred commencement guests at the
TontIne hotel. facing the Yale cam
nus. we're driven TO the streets half
clad by a FIRE which destroyed the
amer IN the rear OF the main building.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-06-30

san Francisco. June 26.-Forty-eight
persons. an delegates 70 the lnterna-
,ional sunday School convention. now
"a session here. were injured in a
series or street car accidents Many
~ the injured were from Texas. II IS
Relieved none Of the number was seri-
ously injured
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-06-30
Release Stokes AssaiIants.

New York. June 26.--Lillian Graham
and Ethel Conrad. the two young
women who since June have been in
pail on a charge OF shooting w. f. ID.
Stokes With intent to kill him. have
been given their liberty on bail.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-06-30
Indianapolis 70 See Taft.

y. napolis. June 2s.-Former-vice
r..' s'l'ni Charles W. Fairbanks has
-. u word from President Taft
~. Ne local arrangements for his
80 80 mere July 3 and are satlsfac-
I. = HIN. While here Mr. TAFT will
r.,., ef'ained at the home OF Mr.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-06-30
RAIL MERGE UPHELD
6lNATION or UNION AND
SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROADS
DECIDED TO BE LEGAL.
JUDGE HOOK FAILS TO AGREE
In Dissenting Opinion Jurist Declares
the Governments Petition 70 Be
We'll Founded and II Should Have
Been Granted.

St Louis. June 26.--That the pur-
chase OF the Southern Pacific railroad
by the Union Pacific did not amount
70 direct and substantial restraint
Of either interstate or international
comm is the opinion of the United
States circuit court. handed down
here. Judge Elmer B. Adams wrote
the majority opinion, which was con
Cured in By Supreme Court Justice
Willis Van DE Vanter, who partici-
pated in the hearing. deliberatiOn and
conclusion OF the case.
Judge William c. Hook fled a dis
senting opinion He expressed the be-
lief that the governments petition
was well founded and should have
been granted.
Our conclusion. said Judge Adams.
is that. all the facts OF this case. con
sidered in their natural. reasonable
and practical aspect, and given their
appropriate relative signification. do
not make the Union Pacific a substan-
tial competitor for transcontinental
business with the Southern Pacific in
or prior 70 The year 1901.
Sees No Restraint Of Commerce.
Certainly the desire 70 appropriate
the trifiing business done by the
Southern Pacific on the minor lines
or to suppress competition Of traffic
which was il the aggregate OF such
small proportions could not have been
- - - 30 Law In
volved in the purchase OF the Hunt
ington stock 1t did not amount 10
direct and substanrSaI restraint Of
either interstate or International COM
merce. This is not sufficient 10 bring
IL within the condemnation OF the anti
trust Law.
This concludes consideration OF
the effect OF the transaction chiefly re-
lied upon by the government in this
case
The court held also that the invest
ment of the Hartman lines in the
Santa Fe was not for acquiring con-
troll. and that II il was for obtaining
inside information concerning the OPP
Grafton OF a great competitor they
chose a lawful way for doing H.
The conclusions of fact dispose Of
this case" the conclusion concluded,
without the necessity Of determining
the question much debated in brief
and argument whether securing con-
troll Of the Southern Pacific company
By purchasing stock Of individual own
ers could in any view Of the case have
contravened the antitrust law.
~On the facts Of this case, with all
their reasonable and fair differences.
We conclude that the government has
failed 10 substantiate the averments
OF It's bill.
This bill must be dismissed and a
decree will be entered 10 that effect"
Judge Hook Files Dissent
Judge Hook in his dissenting opin-
ion refers to the governments com
plant OF unlawful contract in restraint
OF trade between the Southern and
Union Pacific railroads. thus destroy
Ing and suppressing competition He
saws the com bination was effected by
the purchase by the Union Pacific Of
mart OF the stock OF the Southern Pa
cifc road.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-06-30
Joke May Cause Boys Death.

Logansport. Ind. June 24.-With
clothing afire. eight-year-old Carl
Mining ran a block and jumped into
Eel river. A spectator saved him
from drowning. but he is dangerously
burned. The police are investigating
a report that he was sprinkled with
gasoline by Older companions and the
gasoline ignited by them as joke.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-06-30
Woman Dies Of PeIlssra.

CalesburE. Ill. June 2s.-Mrs- John
r.,,mau Of this city is dead from pei
lagra-
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-06-30
Important 10 Farmers.

In no other way can the expense
OF the disposition of the farmers
crops. which In times past has been
so heavy. be so materially reduced.
This is as true OF the cotton crop In
the south as II is of the wheat crop
in the northwest or the corn crop IN
the middle west. / sincerely hope
those excellent associations that have
been organized for the promotion OF
the adoption OF this plan will press
home on the farmers south. west and
northwest, the fact that there is no
leglslation-I care not what 1t is
tariff. railroad. corporation or of a
general polit!cai. character. that at
all equals In Importance the putting
OF our banking and currency system
on the sound basis proposed in the
national monetary commission plan"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-06-30
ALDR|CH PLAN
TAFT ENDORSES THE NATIONAL
RESERVE ASSOCIATION
PLAN.
ARGUES FOR CENTRAL BANK
President Asserts Needed Reform In
Currency System Of Nation Would
Benefit Wage Garner and Farmer
as Well as Banker.

New York, June 23.-Prosident
Taft, addressing the members OF the
New York State Bankers association,
at a banquet given by them in his
honor at Manhattan Beach. made an
extended argument for a central bank
and gave his Endorsement 10 the Ma
tional Reserve association plan pro-
posed by ex-senator Aldrich. chair
man of the monetary commission.
He pointed out that 1t was the
unanimous opinion Of authorities that
the existing banking and currency
system of the United States was ABB
solutely inadequate TO the needs OF a
great and growing commercial nation
and that drastic reforms were neces-
sary.
Points Out Difficulties.
One OF the great difficulties of the
present system. he said. was making
the money in circulation correspond
TO the actual and conservative needs
OF trade. These difficulties and
others, the president said. would be
minimized and done away with. were
a central bank established. In all
well-regulated banking and currency
systems of the old rid. he said the
power to control cash reserves and
the issue of notes to be used as cur
rency Is 10 be placed under the con-
troll of a central bank. recognized by
the government.
In this way" he continued. ''the
monetary exigencles presented by
domestic and foreign trade In the
rising and falling demand for cur
rency. and in the facilitating OF the
exchange and liquidation of CONNER
cial credits are promptly met"
1T is the only method by which the
popular will of a majority OF 10000
600 voters can be interpreted and
embodied In statutes and executive
policies.
Says Wage Garner Interested.
The wage Garner" said the presi-
dent. is quite as much interested in
the proper operation of sound cur
rency and banking system as are the
bankers themselves. and that any
plan which will lead TO the adjust
ment of the cash reserves 10 avoid
the stringencies and exigencies OF a
threatened panic will inure chiefly TO
the benefit OF those interested In the
continuation of our industries. manu-
featuring. etc. and especially in the
maintenance. use and distribution of
large wage funds upon which the
workingmen and their families are
dependent.
Similarly. the farmers have
most intimate interest in the plan
which shall secure for the midle man
at reasonable rate of interest funds
with which 10 move the crops and
with which TO pay adequate prices
for that which the farmer has to sell
The demand for money which arises
every season for crop moving causes
frequent embarrassment and a rails
ing OF the rates OF interest which such
plan as this would avoid.
Important 10 Farmers.
In no other way can the expense
OF the disposition of the farmers
crops. which In times past has been
so heavy. be so materially reduced.
This ia as true Of the cotton cron IN
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-07-21
RIVERSIDE

A very enjoyable affair was the
pound social given by Miss Nellie
Northup at her home last Saturday even
ing. 1t was attended by all the local
young people and the excellent lunch
contributed to the success of the affair.
The Country Club will meet this En-
day at Mrs. Richards.
The previous meeting was held at Mrs.
divers. who proved to be an excellent
hostess and provided most interesting
session,
MISS Ruby Hess entertained a party Of
friends last Sunday evening,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-07-21
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Chas. Allen spent Sunday evening ir
Colorado Springs.
W. F. Gerbing made business trip te
Pueblo on Saturday.
Ed Robb is spending the week on his
desert claim near Aver.
Mrs. H. W. Lance left on Friday last
for a months visit with relatives and
friends in Denver.
Miss Ada Maxwell spent the fore part
of the week in LaJunta with her sister,
Mrs, Robert Craighead, and friends.
Frank Drew returned Tuesday from
Cripple Creek. where he has been In the
employ of the Colorado Midland for the
past month.
Misses Kathleen and Maude Monkman
spent Tuesday and Wednesday in Man.
zanola. guests of the Misses Laura Dye
and Edna johnson.
Mrs. j. L, Bonita returned home on
Sunday from Denver. where she had re-
Gently been undergoing hospital treat
ment. Her friends will be pleased to
learn that she has returned with greatly
improved health.
Misses Leota Gerbing and Mabel
Keenan, most enioyably entertained the
@. E. Club on Monday evening at the
Gerbing home. Dainty refreshments
were served and the girls report having
spent very pleasant evening,
Harry Weller. the big sheepman from
north of Sugar City. spent Saturday with
Rocky Ford friends. Mr.. Weller is one
Of the fortunate few dry ranchers who is
apparently never affected by the drouth
and he reports his range and flocks in fire
condition.
The Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian
church will have charge of the moving
picture show at the Grand on next Tues
day evening. Special pictures will be
provided for the occasion that it is be-
lieved will please everyone, and it is hop
ed that a large crowd will turn out and
assist this most worthy cause.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-07-21

The First battalion, Royal Irish fusi-
liers, is the only regiment in the Brit
ish army in which all the officers are
bachelors, with the exception, of
course, of the honorary colonel. King
George.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-07-21

Lost-An automobile mud chain be-
tween Main and Fifth on either Walnut
or Elm avenues. or between Walnut and
Elm on Fifth. Finder please return to
Smith the Blacksmith. and receive reward
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-07-21

The Euphroi class will give an ice cream
social on Thursday evening, July %, in
the basement of the M. E. church.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-07-21

Lost-A chlld's bearskin coat. Finde
please return to o. B. Meeks. 500 So
Eleventh, or leave at this office.