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The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-09-14
EX-SENATOR PFEFFER IS 70

Topeka, Kas., Sept. 9.-Former
Senator William A. Pfeffer, who rep
resented Kansas in the United States
senate from 1891 to 1897, and who
was one Of It's most picturesque
members, will celebrate his eighieth
birthday anniversary. For nearly
a decade after leaving the senate Mr..
Pfeffer continued to reside in Wash
lngton, but last spring he returned
to Topeka to spend the remaining
days Of his life.
1T Is with sense of the utmost
satisfaction that the former senator
reVerts to the part he has played In
public affairs. In the current trend
OF the peoples will he sees a vindi-
cation of his theories and, in part, at
least, a fulfllment of what as a SEN
ator he demanded. In recent in.
terview he said: "The country now
holly demands legislation 1t abused
me for advocating. anticipated
the evils against which it now cries
out"
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-09-14
KENTUCKY STATE FAIR

Louisville, KY, Sept. 11.-The
management Of the Kentucky State
Fair, which had its opening today,
has eevry reason to be proud of the
success Of it's efforts to make this
the banner exhibition in the history
of the association. Every depart
ment is filled to overlooking with
choice exhibits, while the racing pro-
CRANE and the amusement features
are or an unusually high class. The
attendance Of visitors already bids
fair to establish new record.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-09-14
LABOR CONGRESS MEETS
AT CALGARY

Calgary, Alta, Sept. 1f.--Oues-
tons Of vital interest to organized
labor throughout America arc TO be
considered and acted upon al. the
wenty-scventh annual session Of The
Trades and Labor Congress Of Cana
ia, which assembled in Calgary to-
day with an attendance Of delegates
representing tho labor bodies
throughout the Dominion The i'm
migration laws, the cight-hOur biz,
the abolition Of the Chinese tax, the
non-ob8crvance Of municipal fair
wage clauses and the proposed imDcr-
1al labor exchanges are among the
matters to receive attention. The
Judgment Of the United States SUI
DTeme court in the Gompers case and
the approaching trial Of the labor
leaders in Los Angeles will also be
discussed
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-09-14
MOTOR BOAT RACES
AT BUFFALO

Buffalo, N. Y, Sept. 13.-Some of
the speediest motor boats In the
country are here in readiness to take
part in the international interlake
regatta, which Is to open tomorrow
aud continue through the remainder
or the week. The regatta will take
place on the Niagara River and will
be conducted under the auspices Of
the Motor Boat Club Of Buffalo. The
program provides for three big races
In addition to several minor events.
The chief prize is the e. r. Thomas
trophy, worth $4,000. Among the
crack speed boats entered in the re-
gatta are Dixie w., of New York;
hph TX, of Indianapolis; Red Top
H., of Dubuque, Ia; Kittie Hawk H.,
OF Detroit; Reliance, Of Algonac,
Mich, and Wasp, Of Clayton, N. Y.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-09-14
IRON BRIGADE REUNION

Syracuse, N. Y, Sept. 14.-Civil
war veterans from far and near at
tended a reunion Of the First Iron
Brigade, which was held at the State
Fair grounds here today in com
memoration Of the 5Oth anniversary
OF the beginning the war. The
brigade comprised the Seco1kl Bcrdan
Sharpshooters (Red Regs), 22nd,
oath, goth Infantry, End New York
Cavalry, and Battery d, 4th u. s.
Light Artillery. It earned It's title
April 10, 1862, in the march from
Catlett's station to Falmouth, Va.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-09-14
REAL ESTATE IRA NSEERs

w. r. Sweeney and wife to J. r.
jackson and wife, mineral rights,
tract Big Sandy district, 500 ct ais.
Eli Rosee to United Fuel Gas Co.,
tract Big Sandy district, $50.
Sarah J. Rose and others to Eli
Rose, tract Elk River, s. ct ais.
Mary f.. Ortiz and husband to G.. /.
Hubbard and G. d. AGREE, Q lots city,
81 ct ais.
Matthias Ortiz and wife to G.. I. Hub
bard and G.. d. AGREE, lot city, 81 ct
ais.
6. d. AGREE and G.. /. Hubbard, to
Matthias Ortiz and wife, lot city, 81 ct
ais.
D. G. Courtney to James l.. Stover,
part lot Davis Creek, 1895.
G. y. ACrcc aud G.. !. Hubbard to
Matthias Orth and wife, lot Elk river,
81 ct ais.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-09-14
MAY CREATE NATIONAL
PARK BUREAU

Livingston, Mont, Sept. 11.--The
superintendent of the various ma
ional parks, with Secretary Fisher,
Assistant Secretary Thompson and
other officials OF the Department of
the Interior, have assembled in the
Yellowstone National Park for a six
days conference that Is expected to
result In important changes in tie
methods Of administration Of the ma
uonal parks. The conference will
be devoted to thorough discussion
Of Secretary Fishers plan to place
the reservations in charge Of a sepa-
rate bureau, with commissioner at
It's head
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-09-14
THE LIGHTS WENT OUT

An accident Of unusual nature oC-
Cured this morning which affected
large number OF the passengers on
&. IL O. passenger train No. 4. The
PintSch lights ON one Of the cars
which was crowded ran out Of supply
and the car, from Leon to this city
was left in darkness. The passen-
gers were numerous and it was with
difficulty that the conductor COM
pleted his work. 1t was only due to
the good humor Of the passengers and
the fact that none Of them were
drunk that the trip was successfully
made,
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-09-14
OPENING PENN &. OF NEW IDAHO TRACK

Occur d'Alene. Idaho, Sept. Ii
The biggest event of the year In
western turf circles took place to-
day, when the new $4,000 plant OF
the Occur d'Alene Fair and Racing
Association was opened for thirty
SIX days meeting. The track is To-
Gated near the town OF Post FALL,
and is within easy access Of Occur
d'Alene and Of Spokane. The pro-
gram of the inaugural meeting calls
for seven big feature races, in which
upwards Of 2o0 stake horses are en-
tered,
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-09-14
TO STOP JEWEL ROBBERIES

New York, Sept. 13.-Representa-
tives Of eight jewelers. societies OF
the United States and Canada met
in this city today to devise plans for
the better protection Of those en-
gagged In selling jewelry and precious
stones. The jewelers. have been
aroused to action by unprecedent-
ed number Of assaults and robberles
reported by the trade during the
past year. 1t Is expected a large re-
ward Will be offered for the capture
OF Adolph Stern, the clerk who was
killed In the daylight raid on Sixth
avenue jeWelry store some months
ago.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-09-14
EXPOSITION OPEN

Knoxville, Sept. 11.-The Appa-
lachian Exposition, devoted to a dis
play Of the resources and industries
Of the entire Appalachian region, was
opened In Knoxville today, to contin-
ue until the end Of September. The
opening was attended by Governor
Hooper and his staff. President
Taft, Governor Harmon Of Ohio, Will
liam J. Bryan and Champ Clark are
scheduled to speak at the exposition
later In the month.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-09-14
COLORADO EIIKS IN SESSION

Ouray, Colo, Sept. 14.-Gai1y dec
GRATED with flags and bunting, this
famous mining camp and mountain
town gave hearty welcome today
to the visiting EIks assent Ied from
all parts Of Colorado for their an
nual State reunion. The convention
headquarters are at the Elks home
here. The gathering will last three
days, during which time the visitors
will be handsomely entertained by
the local lodge of the order.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-09-14
INHUMAN NEGLECT

Oakland, Cal, Sept. 13.--Refusal
to call a physician for his six-year-
old son who, being burned from his
waist to his head, was allowed to
writhe in agony for ID hours with
out medical attention, was the
charge upon which Thomas i. Dooley
was held to answer to the court to-
day If convicted the alleged in
human father may DO sent to prison
for two years under the California
law.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-09-14
OREGON FAIR OPENS AT SALEM

Salem, Ore, Sept. 11.-The mar
vicious products Of the Oregon farm
and orchard are displayed in dazz-
ling profusion at the Oregon State
Fair, which opened today under
most suspicious conditions. Every
department of the exhibition Is we'll
filled. The speed program was in
augurated this afternoon and will
continue cntil the fair closes Satur-
day.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-09-14
LARGEST VAUDEVILLE THEATEIs

New York, Sept 11.--In the new
BushWick Theatre, which was opened
with matinee performance today,
Brooklyn lays claim to having the
largest theatre in the country de-
voted exclusively to vaudeville. The
new playhouse cost $25O,OOO anG has
a seating capacity Of $500. In it's
interior furnishings and equipment it
compares favorably WITH the finest
of the modern theatres. The house
is to be identified with the Percy G.
Williams circuit.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-09-14
REAR ADMIRAL HA RFIS RETIRFIS

Washington, d. c., Sept. 14-By
operation of law Rear Admiral Uriah
X. Harris, Governor Of the Naval
Home at Philadelphia, was placed on
the retired list today on account Of
age. He is succeeded at Philadel-
phia by Rear Admiral Reynolds.
Rear Admiral Harris is native of
Indiana and was appointed to the
naval academy from that State In
1868. He reached the grade Of a
rear admiral on January 7, 1909.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-09-14

for the flesh Of his flesh, that the
tragedy has come about.
The French gave Ms the catch word
Of crime: Look for the woman! Shs
was not far to seek In the sordid
drama whit ch has just unfolded itself
In the legal procedure at Chester
field. The woman? The child! And
therein lies the pitiful aspect OF it
all. There must be a queer slant to
the moral nature Of anyone who can
look with anything but the deepest
commiseratEon upon the short life
history Of this soiled fedgling. At
time which should have been her
doll-baby days she had trod the hot
plowshares Of motherhood, with none
OF the Sanct1ty which glorifies
mothers name. She had grown I'D
In moral miasma. That which should
have been the asylum Of innocence
was the nursery of shame. II only
negatively, If only by the lack of that
restraint SO essential to the unfold
ing Of the flower of womanhood, her
childish steps were set in a quagmire
Of vice. With all the potentialitfe:
of an exalted womanhood she found
herself, from her home environment,
foredoomed to the fate she met. The
budding mignonette in the kitchen
window box would have had more
care; the sweetpeas over the door
way would have been trained toward
the sun.
If hn 0I.Iy IF f1,D f,+,
to believe that all these things work
out for noble ends In the sum OF
human experience, and the Binford
story will not have been lived and
flashed abroad in vain if It brings
home to- mothers everywhere the
tremendous responsibility which
rests upon them. The best Of moth
ers may look with many a doubt and
fear as she
Sees her infant bud put worth it's
leaves;
What may the fruit be yet? We
know not; Cain was Ewes.
Since we gather no figs from
thistles, there could be but one re-
suit OF tutelage and environment
such as fell to the lot Of this light
hearted and lighter-headed nymph
du pave.
And yet benevolent Lady Sheep
shanks still potters away to send
cotton shirts to the heathens Of the
Congo! The Pharisees who had
lifted no finger to stay the weakling's
fall hiss her forth into the world to
capitalize her tawdry rame
Passing over the graver issue
which has brought him face to face
with death, the undisputed crime of
which young Beattie has been guilty
WAS his treason to the domestic
circle where he should have been
that 'house- from which our
Saxon ancestors derived the "hus-
band's name and office. When flip
pant Lotharios and pnony philosophy
ers have had'their say in support Of
their system of elective affinities, the
simple' fact remains that the hearth
stone is the cornerstone Of the social
fabric There may be times when it's
cmbers are haunted by lost illusions;
in its transition from rosy romance
to rude reality the dream Of love
may be
Sharpened from it's high celestial
flavor
Down to very homely household
SAVIOR.
And yet the welfare of the social
order, the highest happiness of the
individual, demand that the respon-
| sibilities Of husband and father
must be met and the solemn compact.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-09-14
EXPOSITION OF INVENTIONS

st. Louis, Mo-, Sept. 11.-An in
ternational Exposition Of Inventions,
the first exhibition Of it's kind in
America, opened in the Coliseum in
this city today and will continue
through the week railroad devices
form the most important part Of the
exhibition
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-09-14
MEXICAN VETERANS TO DISBAND

Chicago, Sept. 1.-TWO aged
survivors of the Mexican war, Fran
els Benton and Thomas II. Wood.
will disband the Western Associa-
ton of Mexican War Veterans at it's
last camp fire and reunion in this
city tomorrow. At the same meeting,
the Western Association Of Califor-
MIA Pioneers will be disbanded.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-09-14
REVENUE OFFICERS no CONFER

Detroit. Mich, Sept 13.-Between
200 and 500 internal revenue officers
of tho United States will meet in this
city next week to discuss plans for
the betterment of the service. The
conference will be the first Of it's
kind ever held, with the exception Of
a preliminary meeting held in Wash
1ngton last year for organization
purposes.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-09-14

or the altar, though. viewed merely
as civil compact, must be kept. The
obligations cannot be shifted or ig-
nored. Least Of all can they be
drowned In the lascivlous rhapsodies
OF Aholibah, whose house is the
way to hell, going down to the cham
bers Of DEATH"
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-09-14
STATIONARY ENGINEERS

Cincinnati, Ohio, Sept. 11.-Three
Thousand delegates and visitors from
all sections Of the country are at
tending the annual convention Of
the National Association Of Station
airy Engineers, which began it's ses-
slons today in Music Hall.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-09-14
UNITED BRETHREN MEETING

kokomo, Ind, Sept. 13.-Dele-
gates representing large section Of
Indiana assembled here today for tho
annual meeting of the st. Joseph
conference Of the United Brethren
The sessions will continue
five days, with Bishop Matthews Of
Chicago presiding.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-09-14
EMPLOYERS LIARIIJVy

Spring Lake, N j., Sept. 13.-The
entire sessions Of this, the second
day Of the annual conference of GOV
errors, were devoted to the discus
sion of employers liability and work.
'ngmen's compensation. The OPEN
ing address this morning was deliv-
cred by Governor Eugene N. Foss of
Massachusetts. ....
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-09-14
ILLINOIS NJ. l.. CONFERENCE

Champaign, ILL.,, Sept. 13.-The
annual session of the Central Illinois
M. e. Conference met here today,
with Bishop Moore of Cincinnati
presiding. The conference appoint
ments will be announced early next
week. An unusually large number
or ministerial changes is anticipated.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-09-14

And yet the welfare of the social
order, the highest happiness of the
individual, demand that the respon-
sibilities Of husband and father
must be met and the solemn compact
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-02
BUFFALO BILL RETIRES
FROM SHOW BUSINESS

Richmond, Va, Nov. 2.-CoIoneI
William 7. Cody-'BufaIo Bill
retired from public life last night.
Ills show was packed OF 10 winter
quarters and his Indians will return
10 their tepees. while Buffalo Bill
intends 10 spend his remaining
years In the Wyoming Big Horn.
where he helped make American his
tory. So far as public exhibitions
are concerned he has shot the ashes
from the last cigar and chased the
last Indian. During a career which
began as a pony express rider. led
him through more Indian battles
than any other living white man, and
included 2S years as a Snowman, Col
onel Cody became known as one OF
the most picturesque figures of
American frontier life. The sobriquet
Buffalo Bill he earned in the
early cos, when he contracted 10
furnish buffalo meat to the laborers
on the building OF the Kansas Pa
cifc railroad, and in less than IS
months he killed 4,2S0 bison.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-02
ANOTHER CRIME is LAID
AT DOOR OF MARZYEK

Mount Pleasant. Iowa. Nov. 2.-
Circumstances similar 10 those in the
recent ak murder in Colorado
Springs. Col, Monmouth. Ill, and
Ellsworth. Kan. have led the local
police 10 believe that the same per
son believed 70 have com mitted
those crimes was the assailant OF
Mrs J. &. Jordan, found unconscious
in her home here Wednesday Mrs.
] Jordan. a mechanics wife. vas at
tackled and terribly beaten about the
head with q heavy instrument. Evi-
IDENTITY she had been left for dead.
The woman had not recovered con-
sciOUsness today. II is said she can
not recover. The police instituted
search for Charles Marzyek, the ex-
convict sought in connection with
-Ne Snowman murders al Ellsworth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-02
NECESSARY PLENTY:
BROWNE TO MEYERS
Former Representative Lets in Little
More Light on the Lorimer
Election.

Chicago. Nov. 2.-Former Repre-
sentative George ". Meyers told the
Lorimer committee today that when
he refused to vote for Lorimer, Lee
O'NeiH Browne told him: There are
lot of good state jobs and plenty
ready necessary behind LOrimer.'
Ered S. Krieckhaus of Mt Ver-
non, Ill, manager of a hotel at Cen
tralia at the time of the baseball
game in 1909, when a &. Tanner
said Representative Blair showed i
800 bills, told the investigators to-
day Blairs roll was 50 small he put
all the money in a vest pocket and
declared that Tanner was intoXicat-
ed at the time.
The witness admitted having talk
ed with Blair and Blair's son and
sou-in-Iaw regarding the Lorimer in
quiry. Attorney HeaIy. for the com
mittee. bad declared that the wit
nesses had been consulting each 9th
er and framing up story 70 tell the
committee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-02
SEVEN WOMEN PERISH IN
POWDER MILL EXPLOSION

Chehallis, Wash. Nov Fire
which destroyed the factory of the
Imperial Powder company here late
yesterday, caused seven young wo-
men employed in the factory 10 lose
their lives and an eighth probably
will die. Only two girls escaped al
though a dozen men were unhurt
The cause OF the fire is a mystery.
One report is that pot of paraffine
in the mixing room was allowed 10
boil over by careless workman and
that part of it ran into some pow
Ger. A fash followed and soon the
whole structure was ablaze. The
girls were hurled down together and
owing TO the rapid spread Of the
flames could not escape from behind
q counter on which they we're work
ing -Four Of the company's build
ings were destroyed together with
equipment and many tons of manu-
factured powder entailing a financial
loss Of $4,000 or more
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-02
RODGERS AND FOWLER,
IN TUSCON MEETING
Avistors Flying in Opposite Direc-
tions. Exchange Greetings
Both Sympathize.

TuscoD. Ariz. Nov. 2.-Swooping
down from the air yesterday afternoon,
Aviator c. p. Rodgers. now on the
,ast stages OF his coast to coast fight.
vas greeted here by MS rival. Robert
9. Fowler. who is attempting TO make
the trans continental flight from the
west TO the east, and who has been
here since Monday by the necessity for
repairs 10 his machine Fowler, who
had been watching for his rivals sp-
pearance through the big telescope in
the observatory OF the University of
Arizona. was the first TO greet Rod
gers as the latter stepped from his
machine. Glad 10 see you, Mr.. Rod
gers" was his salutation. I'm glad to
see you, Mr.. Fowler" was Rod
gers rejoinder You've had a
lot OF hard luck" SO have
you replied Fowler. The rivals
exchanged their best wishes for each
others success and Fowler hurried
away TO push the repairs on his ma
chine. Rodgers took on supply OF
gasoline and overhauled his machine
leaving at 2.25 for Phoenix. 10 miles
away
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-02
HITCHCOCK TO KEEP JOB
AND REMAIN BACHELOR

Washington, D. c, Nov. 2
Frank H. Hitchcock IS not going TO
resign as postmaster general and Is
not going TO be married. The au-
nouncement was made by Mr. Hitch
cock yesterday. 1t is not true, he
said, either that ] am going 10 be
married or that ] am going 10 re
sign. ] have outlined q winter pro-
gram of some exceptional measures
which ] hope TO get through for the
postal service and am so interested
in them that resignation is out OF
the question Nor am ] going TO be
chairman of the republican national
committee. nor manager Of the next
campaign"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-02
POLICE NOW BELIEVE DR..
HELEN KNGBE A SUICIDE

indianapolis. Ind, Nov. 2.-Evi-
ience which Police Chief Hyland
SAYS points 70 suicide in the death
mystery of DR.. Helene Knahe was
z.ven out last night. The evidence
was furnished, he says. by Augusta
Nnaoe. cousin of the physician.
Who was found dead with her throG:
cut. She bad told. he said. that the
call for the officers was delayed fo1
more than an hour, because the wo-
man believed the police q rough
and ignorant class and did not want
hem around.
The police express the belief the in
euvTaerc used has been hidden BY
someone. The key 10 Dr- Knabe's fiat
which Jhe police were unable 20 ind.
Vas Jc5av found on her dressing table
av IN. administrator OF her estate
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-02
ENDS 15,oOO-MIL@ TRIP.
BRUSH HAS JOHNSON'S
NOTICE OF AN INQUIRY

Chicago, Nov. John T. Brush,
president of the New York National
league baseball club, late today re
ceived the letter written several
days ago by President B. B. John
son OF the American league, in
which Johnson announced a purpose
of the national commission to in
vestigate alleged ticket scalping in
connection with the worlds series
games. Brush will not make any
statement until he has given the let
ter full consideration.