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The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1911-03-06
POLICE EXPRESS BELIEF THAT
RETIRED FARMER KILLED
HIMSELF AT DOOR.
WIFE THINKS 1T MURDER
Husband Had Borrowed Revolver
With Which to Shoot Nocturnal
Prowlers and May Have Shot
Himself Accidentally.

Danville, H.. Mar. 6.-Frank White,
a wealthy retired farmer, residing six
miles west of this city, was found
dead in the doorway of his home
shortly after / o'clock in the morning
by his wife She believes that he was
murdered. There was bullet hole
pst above the heart and another bull
let hole in the door. His revolver
with two empty shells, was found by
his side.
The police believe White killed
himself, but Mrs. White insists that
murder has been committed Blood
hounds have been sent to the house
and the entire sheriff and detective
forces are working on, the case.
Kissed His Wife.
According to Mrs White, shortly
after midnight her husband said he
heard some one prowling about the
house. He got up and took his re-
volver, but before leaving the room
stopped and kissed his wife. He then
went to the front room and few
minutes later Mrs White says she
heard several shots. She was so bad
ly frightened that she remained in
her room for some time, but finally
gained courage to go into the parlor
and found her husband dying at the
doorway. She spoke to him, but
could not understand the replies he
mumbled.
Mrs, Whites screams awakened a
neighbor and he summoned a physi-
clan who declared White dead
Mrs. White states that the pre-
vious night burglars attempted to
enter their home and that day her
husband borrowed a revolver. He
cleaned the weapon and laughingly
said he did not know whether he
would be able to use it should there
be occasion.
Mrs. White says that she heard
prowlers about the house and is posi-
tive that more than two shots were
fred
The police base the suicide theory
upon the fact that White kissed his
wife before going into the parlor. and
also that his night short is powder
burned. So far no motive for suicide
has been adduced
White was about 60 years of age
and his wife is FIVE years younger
| Their married life is said to have
been exceptionally happy, and White
4 so
involved 10 any extent.
The coroner's investigation is now
in progress.
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1911-03-06
NATURAL GAS IN ILLINOIS
Goal Miners Strike Pocket While
Drilling Near Livingston
and Ignite 1t.

Livingston. H.. Mar. 6.Irhis min
Ing town, 35 miles northeast OF St.
Louis, has a natural gas well.
While drilling hole at the New
staunton Coal company's mine two
workmen struck pocket of gas,
which was ignited from the drill
point. The fire burned for several
hours before 1t could be extinguished.
The gas is now spouting from two
inch opening with hundred pounds
pressure,
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1911-03-06
FEUDISTs OUT OF JAIL
Breathtt County Prisoners Flee Into
Mountains, and Posse
Pursues.

Jackson, KY, Mar. 6.-Asbury
Spicer, Tom Freeman. John Miller
and Sam Bailey, who have been iden-
tilted with Breathitt county feuds,
broke Jail and are now in the noun
tains, it is said, heavily armed and
prepared to resist any attempt to re-
arrest them.
AS soon as their escape was known
a posse was formed, but no trace OF
them has been found.
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1911-03-06
KILLS DRUNKEN HU5 1AMD
Illinois wife Tells Police Stc SAot
Spouse Because He Attaci "a
Fer With d Chair

Centralia H., N 6.-Mrs, Peter
McGrleyey shot and Eled her hus,
band when he returned home late al
night, intoxicated, aad attacked her
with chair tecag she refused to
supply him with money to prolong his
debauch.
McGrieyey was Al years old. The
wife surrendered to tie police.
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1911-03-06
MISS GRUNSPAN is LOSER
Jury, After WransIng All Night, Re.
turns a Verdict for
Waiting.

New York, Mar G.-After wran-
Cling all night the jury in the breach
of promise suit OF Anne Berthe Grun-
span against William English Wall
ing, for 100000 for breach of prom
ise. returned a verdict for the de-
fendant
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1911-03-06

sh0ots chiIdren and Kills SELF.
= UAlnulgee Okla, Mar. G.-W. w.
az DaneS' AZ years old, farmer, living
sin sine miles east of here. shot and
Sal 'eu MS o-year-old son, wounded his
sslf. aAa Aiiieu nii'-
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1911-03-06

Dunns Wants Chicago Recount.
Chicago, Mar. 6.-Attorneys for Ed
ward f. Dune. defeated Democratic
primary candidate for mayor. filed no
ice that recount viii be demanded.
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1911-03-06
Oklahoma Editor pies.

Enid, Okla, Mar e.-J. V. Admire,
well known as a newspaper editor in
the Southwest, died at his home here.
He was born near Evansville, Ind, 6s
years ago.
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1911-03-06

Tue INITIATIVE lne referendum and the
recall
Canadian Reciprocity Fails.
The United States senate failed to
approve of the Canadian reciprocity
treaty during the closing hours of the
Snort tnal session Of the sixty-first
congress, and it was authoritatively
announced from the White House
lhat President Tafts special session
Is certainty
Tariff Commission Killed.
The tariff commission bill was
Killed because the house refused TO
accept two amendments to the meas
ure tackled to 1t by the senate.
Inc bill was one which the presi-
aent was especially desirous should
ne passed. The present tariff board
continues In existence, but its powers
are not as great as had been pro-
posed to give the commission.
Reapportionment eHI Falls.
Senator's NcCumber CR1. North Da.
ho'a' AZ and Root New York, prevented
me senate from considering the
louSe apportionment bill, providing
%, %, az Increase of membership from
~ 70 f5O. IL was declared dead.
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1911-03-06
n,ouRNMENT OF CONGRESS
LEAVES MUCH LEGISLATION
UNENACTED.
APRIL 4 IS THE ATE SET
senator Bailey of Texas Resigns His
Seat. Saying He is Not in Accord
With Party on Several I'M
portant Issues.

GEORGE Clinton, Special correspondent)
Washinuton, Mar. 6.--An extra ses-
sion of congress was called by Presi-
dent Taft for April 4, to consider and
10 put into effect the reciprocity
agreement with Canada.
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1911-03-06

George Clinton, Special correspondent)
Washington, Mar. 6.-Senator Jo-
seph W. Bailey OF Texas resigned his
seat in the United States senate.
1t is understood that Mr.. Bailey
gives as reasons his disagreement
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-09-01
BLAMES ANOTHER.
EdStOn Girl Denies WRITING
Improper Letters.
TO BE ARRAI6NED TOMORROW.
Miss Harriet De Witt Tells of Similar
Charges Being Brought Against 9th
er Women and lntimates That
Minister Can UnraveI Mystery.

Easton, Pa, Aug. 31.-Miss Harriet
De Witt, daughter of George De Witt,
a wealthy resident of Easton, declared
that she was innocent of the charge of
having sent improper letters through
the mails to hundred leading persons
of this city. She insisted that when
she is arraigned tomorrow before
United States Commissioner Turner
there will be no evidence whatever
against her.
Following her arrest Tuesday, after
an investigation by Postoffice In
spector Shaneberger she was advised
to make no public statement, but to a
correspondent she said:
"All 1 have to say at this time is that
l am not guilty. OF course it makes
me feel bad to have such accusations
made, and L regret exceedingly the
publicity that has come to our home.
81 have been told that three or four
women were accused of writing these
letters before my name was mentioned.
One woman who is now dead was
taken to the postoffice a couple of
years ago in very much the same man.
ner that attended my summons to that
place.
when this woman was taken before
the inspector, he advised her to make
confession. She protested her inno-
cence l could give the names, but /
do not want to drag innocent persons
into this matter.
"Why, have received some of the
same letters. One of them says that
thirty-two members of Christ church.
to which the Rev. Elmer e. Snyder,
who is chiefly behind the charges
against me, is attached as minister, can
attest the truth of the slander uttered
against me in the letter / got. My
lawyer has the letters. | think they
must have been written by some one
who belongs to the church mentioned.
when they asked me to write and
print for the officials I gladly did 80,
because l had nothing to fear and
knew that l was innocent Of any con-
nection with the letters
Miss De Witt is a niece of the late
Judge Silas De Witt, long prominent
in New Jersey politics. Her cousin,
John De Witt, was the noted Prince
ton football star.
1t is said that the only evidence in
the possession of the government that
connects her with the offense is the
handwriting specimens furnished by
her to the inspector, which, he asserts,
tallies with the penmanship of the
letters which for nine years have
played havoc in social circles of this
little city.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-09-01

Pocatello, Ida, Aug. 31.-The COVER
nors of thirteen western states will
greet S5.000,000 persons east of the
Rockies this fall. where a special train
carrying the executives Of Idaho.
Washington, Oregon. California, Mon
tana. Nevada, Utah. Wyoming, North
and South Dakota, Colorado, Nebraska
and Minnesota will assemble at Omaha
in October and journey to the land
shows In Chicago, Pittsburg and New
York city. They will make side trips
to every eastern capital and wind up
at st. Paul in December.
Former Governor James H. Brady
Of Idaho, president Of the Western De-
velopment association. has announced
plans for running the governors spe-
cial. The Hill and Hartman lines
and the Panama exposition manage
ment have pledged cooperation.
The trip will cost $4,000.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-09-01
WELLS 0UTP0INTS BROWN.
Briton Proves Himself Master Of
American Boxer

New York. Aug. 31.-In the presence
of more than 1900 spectators Matt
Wells, England's lightweight cham
pion, made show of Knockout
Brown of this city in the much talked
of ten round glove battle in the Madi-
son Square Garden. Referee Charley
White was unable to render a decision
because of the restrictions of the state
boxing commission, but If he had en-
joyed such privilege his task would
have been easy.
Wells was the class. These few
words tell the story of Browns de-
feat. The Englishman knew too much
for the East Side Dutchman. and
quickly showed it in the first round
Browns attack, which was incessant
though ineffective, was met with con-
summate skill. Wells made use of the
twenty-four foot ring by employing
footwork that puzzled the New Yorker.
The Briton knew how to duck or side
step the famous left hand wallop upon
which Brown depended, and then
coming back swiftly he shot In cutting
blows that in the course of time drew
blood from Browns nose and mouth
and almost closed his right eye. Wells
generalship was superb. In short,
Wells was the master at scientific box
ing and at hard, accurate hitting He
did not appear to be a bit weakened by
the weight. 1873 pounds, and was very
strong all the way to the finish.
The receipts will amount to more
than $4,000, 1t was said, of which
Brown will receive about $1,000 and
Wells $1,000.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-09-01
PLAZA TO ESTRADA'S AID.
Former President of Ecuador to Enter
Politics Again.


Politics Again.
Lima, Peru, Aug. 31.-GeneraI Le-
Onidas Plaza, former president of
Ecuador, arrived few days ago from
England by way of New York and
left for Guayaquil on his way to
Quito, where he has been called by
political friends. General Plaza, who
is now one of the most influential
politicians in Ecuador, was the presi-
dent of that republic from 1901 to
1905, during which time the country
enjoyed peace. His administration
was generally considered the most
creditable for many years.
The general is going home to sup
port General Estrada, who will short
ly assume Office, using his powerful
political influence to maintain peace
and the constitutional regime which
was threatened seriously by the late
revolutionary movement of the for
mer dictatorial government in Quito.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-09-01

Tokyo, Aug. 31.--Marquis Saionji has
submitted to the emperor, for his ap-
proval, the names Of the men compos-
ing the new cabinet which he has
formed in succession to the retiring
ministry, headed by Count Katsura.
Count Katsura, the retiring prime
minister, has been created an elder
statesman.
The makeup Of the Saionji ministry
is entirely new, with the exception of
vice Admiral Saito, who retains the
portfolio of minister of marine Count
Hayashi will fill the post of minister
of foreign affairs temporarily, and
later retires as an elder statesman.
Viscount Uchida, who is destined
soon to direct the foreign policy of
Japan, has occupied the post of am
bassador at Washington since Decem-
Der, 1909. Prior to his appointment to
the Washington embassy the viscount
was minister to Austria Hungary and
before that vice minister of foreign af-
fairs.
Marquis Saionji is the leader of the
Sei-YuKai, or constitutionalist party.
and was premier in 1906-19OS
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-09-01
Market Reporta.

BUTTER-Steady on top grades; re.
ceipts, 9147 packages; creamery, specials
per h.. &c, extras, 26c.; thirds to firsts
2Oka25c.; state dairy, common to prime,
l9a251kc.; process, seconds to specials, 1S1ka
23c. factory. current make, 17a20tsc.; pack
ing stock 16a1S12c.
CHEESE-steady; receipts. 27O6 boxes.
EGGS-High grades firm; receipts, II. .s4e
cases. fresh gathered frsts, per doz, la
lSc; state, Pennsylvania and nearby, hem
merry. whites, 26a31c.; gathered. whites. 22a
29c
POTATOES - Easy; Long Island, per
bbl. or bag. S275aS; Jersey, $2bOa8; sweets.
Jersey, No. l. per basket, $1.bOa1.62; south
ern. yellow, per bbl.. S2.50a376; white, S2a3;
red. s2a2.6O yams. southern. n.EOa2
LIVE POULTRY - Steady; chickens.
broilers. per h.. false; fowls, 15ha16c. !;
roosters. 1O1tc-; turkeys. 13c. ducks, lac. !;
9aAaa '7c niRaons 40
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-09-01
CHARGE FRAUD OF MILLIONS.
Attorney General Says Conspiracy
Grew From Contract Awards.

attorney Oeneral says conspiracy
Grew From Contract Awards.
Philadelphia, Pa, Aug. 31.-At the
conclusion of a conference between
John c. Bell, attorney general Of
Pennsylvania, and Thomas Raeburn
White, counsel for the Bullitt tax
payers committee on city finances,
Mr.. Bell announced his newly appoint
ed deputy has placed in his hands for
use before the Catlin "Lexow" COM
mission a mass of data showing con-
spiracy with regard to certain munich
pal contractors.
The attorney general declared this
conspiracy grew out of the awarding
of contracts involving millions Of dol
lars.
Mr.. Bells startling statements We're
made in answer to questions.
Il believe the evidence which Mr..
White has will show proof of this con-
spiracy," he said.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-09-01
ANNUAL SNEEZEFEST.
Hay Fever Association Meets In Con-
vention In New Hampshire.

vention In New Hampshire.
Bethlehem, N. H., Aug. 31.-The
thirty-eighth annual meeting of the
American Hay Fever association was
held at the Methodist church in Beth
lehem and there was large attend
ance at this the annual sneezefest Of
sufferers from all parts of the country,
bound together by common interest and
all here to get relief from the dread
affiiction.
Many sufferers became members of
the association upon the payment of
the annual fee of so cents each. Off
GERS of the association are: Clayton
Il. Delamater, president; William II.
Patterson, vice president; P. f. Jerome
secretary and treasurer; executive
committee include T. X Tuthili. MD,
the Rev. Guy Roberts and II. T.
French. General offices of the associa-
tion are at 125 East Twenty-seventh
street. New York.
The principal paper was given by
DR.. w. A. Armstrong of Philadelphia,
who treated hay fever as a nerve dis
ease. He described two cures by
the induction-g n-galvano-faradic electrical
treatment. The association hopes to
have the treatment as fully described
printed for public use.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-09-01
NURSE GETS BIG ESTATE.
ssoter of Walter E. Durysa Withdraws
Suit to Break His Will.

S'"sST OF Waiter (. Durysa WithdraWs
Suit to Break His Will.
New York, Aug. 31.-The notice Of
contest which was filed against the
will of the late Walter E. Duryea on
July Is by his sister, Mrs. Eva Thai
borg, was withdrawn and the will was
admitted to probate at Mineola, N. Y.
The impending lawsuit which was to
be brought against Miss Eleanor Per.
egrine, the nurse who was in constant
attendance on Duryea during the
twelve years which he lived almost
completely paralyzed from the effects
Of a broken neck, is thus abruptly
ended and she will receive without
opposition the fortune which was be
queathed to her.
The estate instead of amounting to
several millions of dollars has total
value of about 100000, and of this
Miss Peregrine will receive 100000.
Other beneficiaries are Mr.. Duryea' S
three sisters and their children, nu-
merods relatives and friends of Mr..
Duryea and several charitable institu.
tions and hospitals.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-09-01

New York, Aug. 31.-Little Virginia
Elkins, the four-months-old baby that
was left few days ago with Mrs
Della Creamy of TIA Third avenue
and who is said to be the child of a
second cousin to the late Senator El.
kins Of West Virginia, is again in the
care of her mother.
Mrs. Elkins, who had left the child
with Mrs. Creamy with the object of
having her adopted by some respon
sible people, returned to claim hes
baby when she read of the abandoning
of the infant by Mrs. Grayson.
1t is rumored that the Elkins family
may have had hand in this fortu
nate turn of affairs. Mrs. Elkins. the
mother of the child, is poor. both ply
sically and financially. Her rich reia.
tives from West Virginia, it is sail.
will provide for both mother and Chi d
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-09-01
LAWYERS HEAR TAFT TODAY.
American Bar Association Claims Day
of Presidents Vacation.

Beverly, Mass. Aug. 31.-President
Taft will address the American Bar
association today at its meeting in
Boston. Mr.. Taft will motor in to
Boston in the morning and return to
Beverly in time for luncheon.
The executives clerical force have
hurried a part of the western trip itin-
erary to completion, and today Lucien
Wheeler of the secret service left from
Boston to make arrangements for the
presidents reception in the various
towns which he will visit.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-09-01
FAv0Rs PARCELS POST.

Postmaster Generals Plan Is For Slow
Introduction of System.
Washington, Aug. 31.-Postmaster
General Hitchcock announced today
that he is in favor Of parcels post
and would discuss the subject at length
in his next annual report.
His plan contemplates the gradual
introduction Of the system. the slow
but sure preparation OF the postal
service and its employees 20 handle
business within circumscrfbed limits,
and then it's gradual extension until the
whole rnnntrv is enrarad
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-09-01
aia Cranberry Crop.

MiddleborO, Mass, Aug. 31.-Cran-
berry harvest on many bogs in this
section began today, and by the first
of next week shipments will have
started for New York and other points,
Growers look for an increase Of about
II per cent, or 10000 barrels, over last
seasons crop.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-09-01
BOMB EXPLOSION.
Two Houses Damaged In ALLEGED
Black Hand Plot.

TWO Houses Damaged In Alleged
Black Hand Plot.
Philadelphia, Aug. 31.-A dynamite
bomb, believed to have been placed
in position by persons who had been
refused money, was exploded in front
of house in the south part of this
city, causing considerable damage. No
one was hurt. The front of the dwell
ing. as well as that of one adjoining,
was wrecked, and windows in houses
within a radius of a block were
smashed.
On April . last similar explosion
occurred in front of the house, which
is occupied by Peter 'Mancuso, mer-
chant, He had received a letter de-
manding money, which was signed
"Black Hand" He turned the letter
over to the police.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-09-01
CONGRESSMAN DISAPPEARS.
Maryland Folk Scent Mystery and
Break Into His Home,

Washington, Aug. 81.-Because for
several days no signs Of life had been
seen around the home Of Representa-
tive Martin Dies Of Texas at Mount
Rainier, Md, Justice Of the Peace
Joyce broke into the house to investi-
gate what the neighborhood regarded
as mystery. Nobody was at home.
Mount Rainier curiosity was aroused,
1t seems, by the deserted appearance
of the house after Mrs. Dies had told
somebody that her husband was Ill In
bed. In Washington the affair is not
taken seriously, as It Is supposed that
the congressman and his wife merely
left home for awhile without confid-
ing their plans to the neighbors.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-09-01
POPULATION MOVES WEST.
Center 10 Now In Monroe County, Ind
Near Bloomington.

Washington, Aug. 31.-The center of
population of the United States, as
announced by Director of Census Du-
rand, is In the western part of the
city Of Bloomington, Monroe county.
Ind.
This is eight miles further west than
the location announced July IT, when
Director Durand placed 1t four and
one-quarter miles south of Unionville,
in the same county.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-09-01
STONE REYES sYMPATHIzERs
American Store In Chihuahua the
Scene of Small Riot.

American Store In Chihuahua the
Scene of Small Riot.
Chihuahua, Mex, Aug. 31.-A mum.
Der of men shouting for General Reyes
were pursued on the streets by SYM
pathizers of Madero and were stoned
and chased into an American confec-
tionery, where there were many Amer
lean women. The proprietor pulled
down the iron blinds, with which
many places were equipped during the
revolution, but the crowd stoned the
place and fired few shots at 1t.
The Reyesists escaped. and the mob
then went to the plaza and attacked
the band, which was playing military
music. The bass drum was burst and
the band was forced to play the ma
tional anthem.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-09-01
INvENTS TALKING WOMAN.

Bachelor Spends Seven Years Perfect
ing Feminine Frankenstein.
Boston, Aug. 31.-John w. Belcher
Of Center street, Newton, bachelor.
has just finished a remarkable me-
chanical figure of a woman which
walks, talks, writes and smiles. The
figure is five feet eight inches in height
and weighs 1856 pounds. 1t Is dressed
in a red silk gown of the latest design
and can move Its lips, eyes, mouth.
arms, legs and fingers.
Mr.. Belcher spent seven years in the
construction of the figure.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-09-01
HUGE COAL SHIPMENT.
100000 Bushels Leave Pittsburs Die,
trict In One Shipment.

H'Se :" O"S 0HtPnent'
Pittsburg, Pa, Aug. 31.-The largest
coal shipment in the history of the
Pittsburg district and the Ohio river
is under way, bound for Cincinnati
Louisville and New Orleans. The ship
ment aggregates s,000OO0 bushels. Up
ward of 1900 rivermen are employed
to get the big coal fleets away, while
several thousand coal miners, employ
ed by river coal companies, are assured
steady work for many months to come
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-09-01

"A good many of the people of
Honesdale have started fires in their
furnaces. A little heat these cold,
rainy days does not come amiss.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-09-01

Mrs. A. G. LOOMS is passing few
days with friends in Deposit, her
former home.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-09-01

Weather Probabilities.
Probable showers tonight and to-
morrow.