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The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-09-21
OLD SHACK NO MORE

A fire alarm about o'clock this
afternoon called the fire department
10 Blackford's alley between State
and Donnally streets. An old shack
(which was unoccupled, nad caught
fire from a burning mattress set on
fire by some boys. The blaze was
extinguished with no damage.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-09-21

Forbes-Robertson will open his
third season in "The Passing Of the
Third Floor Back" In Brooklyn on
October %. He will CONTINUE In
this same success throughout the
season, appearing in shubert thea
tres in cities where he has not yet
been seen.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-09-21
MEET TO DISCUSS
BILLS OF IaADING

SPECIAL. TO THE MAIL.
New Orleans, La, Sept. 1S.-Rep-
TesentatiVes Of Southern cotton ex-
changes, bankers and business men
assembled in this city today to dis
cuss the phases Of the Liverpool
bill of lading plan and to devise
measures for the protection Of the
mutual interests Of those engaged in
handling and financing the Southern
cotton crop
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-09-21
HAS TALLEST SKYSCRAPER

J.. Waco, Texas, Sept. 1S.-The office
building recently completed in this
city by the Amicable Life Insurance
Company was formally decidated and
opened today. The structure is %
stories high AMI is said to be the
tallest office building in the South
west.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-09-21
PEORIA PREPARES FOR TAFT

Peoria, ILL.,, Sept. ,21.-Peoria Is
to have President TAFT as her guest
for the entire day tomorrow. The
President is due to reach the city
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-09-21
THE CIRCUIT COURT

Circuit court convened this morn
ing at ten o'clock and after a few
orders had been entered, adjourned
to meet tomorrow morning at ten
o'clock.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-09-21

visit to the College OF Mines and
other places OF interest in and about
the city.
The evening times., 1911-08-08
OHIO MEN ARE
BOOMING HADLEY
Missourian Has Probably Been
Selected by Taft As His
Running Mate

Columbus, O., Aug. 8.-Naturally
President Taft will be permitted to
pick his own running mate next year
and from indications the picking has
already been done. The tone of Ohio
Republican leaders leaves no other
conclusion, for it is not all likely that
any boom is going to come out OF
Ohio for vice presidential candidate
that has not the endorsement of the
president, who will have no opposi-
ton in this state, rumors to the con-
trary Notwithstanding.
The candidate for vice president,
according to present intention, will
be Herbert s. Hadley, governor Of
Missouri. Governor Hadley is re-
garded as intensely progressive,
which goes to show that President
Taft is not overlooking chance to-
cut in on the preserves of the more
radical element of his party and mol
lify any doubling progressive by pre-
side over the senate and perform any
other functions allotted to vice
president, II there are any other.
Charles Dewey Hilles is regarded
as almost certain to be chosen chair
man Of the national committee.
Hunt Wants to be Mayor.
Harry T. Hunt, the Cox Nemesis, is
going to run for mayor Of Cincinnati.
He still has a year and half to
serve as county prosecutor, but the
power given the mayor to control
public expenditures instilled into him
the notion that he might be of great
er service in that capacity than as
prosecutor, SO the Democrats have
united on him and he will be nomin-
ated next month. The present Mayor,
John Schwab, Republican, will
probably be his opponent.
When Frank B. Willis Of Hardin
county, beat Ralph D Cole out Of an
other term in congress by beating
him for the Republican nomination,
he retired to private life very pop
ular young Republican. Differences
among factions in the Eighth district
brought about Coles defeat for the
nomination. Now he is being taken
up in various parts Of the state as a
logical and suitable candidate for
congressman-at-large, under the new
congressional apportionment law. -
Friends Of Governor Harmon are
The evening times., 1911-08-08

not losing sight of the Democratic at
titude toward William Jennings
Bryan that is rapidly crystallizing in
Washington and from there extends
through the country. With party
chances looking up favorably there
was good deal Of furry when Mr..
Bryan began to single out candidates
that would do and candidates that
would not do, but his attack on the
Democratic leader of the national
house seems to have put him in the
class Of busybodies, from letters that
are being received by Ohio friends of
Governor Harmon.
Helps HarmOn's Chances.
1t is conceded that Mr.. Bryan's at
titude strengthens Harmon's chances,
which again leads those who believe
in fate to point to the ''luck" of the
governor Of Ohio, which, apparently
never deserts him. With Bryan op-
posing Harmon alone. it might have
hurt. With him opposing the rest Of
the Democrats in public life, it helps.
Already there Is talk of Harmon and
Underwood. Ohio Democrats think
this would make pretty strong
ticket all over the country.
The evening times., 1911-08-08

phasized that he was conscious Of the
gravity Of the situation and the seri-
BUSINESS Of the step which he asked
the house to take. He thought It
would be admitted that never in all
history had there been a more seri-
GUS case or one more urgently de-
served or indeed required the consid-
GRAFTON Of parliament and the em-
phatic condemnation Of the ministers.
.aaThe Minister'S" said Mr.. Balfour,
HisTrossly abused their rights Of
az octe grown. and by abusing
above the % on. they have
acted wholly wrtA- At precedence.
1T was my strong hope and be-
lief" Mr.. Asquith replied. "that the
lords would accept the bill, and only
when that hope was frustrated as 1t
was last month, was his majesty ask
ed and consented, If it was necessary,
to exercise his prerogative. We took
the only course consistent with hon
or and true regard for the dignity of
the crown. The course was correct,
considerate and constitutional, and in
my own name, and in those of my
colleagues, I am perfectly content to
accept the decision of the house and
of my fellow countrymen in regard
thereto"
The evening times., 1911-08-08
THE STATEHOOD
BILL IN SENATE
Much Talk on the Recall Fea-
ture of the Arizona
Constitution

Washington, Aug. S.-With the re-
call of judges provision of the Ari-
zona constitution as the principal is
sue, the senate took up today for final
action the bill for the admission of
New Mexico and Arizona into state
hood. BY previous agreement the bill
be voted on before the close of the
Legislative day" which. however, may
be extended by recess for several
days. Indications today are that the
vote will be reached tomorrow.
The test will come on the Nelson
amendment to the particular bill the
former allowing New Mexico to be-
come state with its constitution un-
changed, while Arizona must strike
out the provision by which judges
can be recalled. The house bill re-
quires that the voters of Arizona
shall take vote on the judicial re-
call question before the territory is
admitted while in New Mexico an ef-
fort must be made by vote to change
the constitution adopted so as to
make it easier of amendment.
Vigorous speeches in opposition to
the recall of judges were made today
by Senators Root of New York, Borah
of Idaho, Nelson of Minnesota and
Crawford Of South Dakota, while Sen
ator Poindexter Of Washington de-
Tended it. declaring that the people of
a state should have the right to say
what sort of constitution they de-
sire, provided it is not in conflict with
the national constitution
Mr.. Root maintained that the great
basis of the strength of American
self government was the self restraint
the people were under as planned
by the fathers Of the country"
Il believe" he declared, that in
the long run the decisions Of the
American people are wise and sound; !;
but they are so because the wisdom
of our fathers devised system of
government which prevents our peo-
pie from reaching their conclusions
except after mature consideration
and after the passions Of the moment
are excluded. Our fathers believed
that among the virtues that Of self
restraint stands near the first l do
not believe we are ready to say the:
:" You are maintain the great princi-
pies of justice but you must do so
subject to recall and disgrace for life
If you happen to decide against the
will Of the majority"
After seven hours debate today the
senate recessed until IL o'clock to-
morrow morning. Among those still
desiring to be heard are Senators
Crawford. Cummins, Clapp and
Bailey"
The evening times., 1911-08-08
BALFOUR moved
VOTE OF CENSURE
Last Phase Of the Lords Veto
Contest Marked by the
Act

London, Aug. 8.-The last phase OF
the fight over the veto bill designed
to restrict the powers Of the house OF
lords over legislation originating In
the lower chamber was entered upon
in the house Of commons when A ].
Balfour, leader of the opposition.
moved vote Of censure on the gov
ernment. The chamber was filled to
capacity. Peers and distinguished
strangers were present in large NUM-
bers, and the diplomatic and ladies'
galleries were filled, the occupants
including leading diplomats. who
showed by their presence continued
interest In the proceedings which
promise to be historic. a.
Mr. Balfour's motion, Of which he
gave notice August 2, was as follows:
'"That advice given his majesty's
ministers whereby they obtained from
his majesty pledge that a sufficient
number Of peers would be created to
pass the parliament bill in the shape
in which it left this house fs gross
violation of constitutional liberty. by
which among other Ill consequences
the people will be precluded from
again pronouncing upon the policy Of
home rule"
Rival leaders were loudly cheered
es they entered the room and Mr.. Bal
four received a ovation as he rose to
present the motion relating to the
government.
The former Unionist premier en-
The evening times., 1911-08-08
BLACK HANDLERS
DEMAND MONEY
Want $4,000 Ransom For Five
Year Old Boy Whom They
Kidnapped

Chicago. Aug. s.-Extra detectives
were placed on duty today to search
for the 5-year-old son of Antio Ma
reno, who was recently kidnapped by
black hand blackmailers. Police In
spector John Revere declared that the
incendiary fire in Gault last night
was undoubtedly set by the Mareno
kidnapers as warning to Mareno,
following their demand for Sc, 1000 ran
som for the return of the boy.
Mareno is a poor man, although his
deposits Of s1,100 in the bank ranks
him as something of plutocrat
among his poorer neighbors. His own
opinion is that he is considered
wealthy because he buys fresh milk
every morning for a sick baby.
Mareno's troubles began two years
ago when, in self defense, he shot and
killed Modesto Barona, long suspected
by the police and his neighbors Of
being the leader in the Italian black
mailing, outrages. From time to time
letters threatening revenge have been
received, eliminating in the kidnap-
ing of his child last Saturday.
The evening times., 1911-08-08
Hectares It Is Impossible to
Judge Present Canadian
Election by Past Ones
outline OF THE Campaign
NOW GETTING UNDER WAY
Claim Is Made That Ottawa Will Re.
turn About Her Present Represen.
tation-Quebec and Toronto Are the
Center Of Anti.Reciprocity Fight.

Winnipeg, Aug. S.-Hon. Frank
Oliver, minister of the interior, ar
rived today to open the reciprocity
campaign in the west. Asked as to
prospects of reciprocity carrying, the
minister said:
"You cannot judge the election this
year by any standard of former cleo
tions. Bourassa is in Quebec trying
to force the naval question to the
front, but that will not really be a
large issue in the present election.
Reciprocity is the question. From
the representation of Quebec in the
house I would say there is not ques-
ton that Quebec is very strong for
reciprocity outside of Monreal city.
Montreal, like Toronto, is the anti
reciprocity center. I don't know why.
THE issue properly stated is simply
whether the parliament of Canada
has the right to revise taxation or
not. believe that the tariff would
be reduced with the referendum as 1t
has been been increased without the
referendum. OF course am for a
low tariff. do not believe that the
eastern manufacturers generally are
opposed to reciprocity. The eastern
manufacturers are not effected direct
ly and 1t cannot do them any direct
injury, and 1t must benefit them ulti-
mately."
The evening times., 1911-08-08
LONDON DOCK
STRIKE SPREADS
Seventy Thousand Men Are
Affected by Garments Ac-
tion in Joining Strike

London. Aug. s-The carmen join
ed the other strikers on the London
docks today and the union officials
claim that 10000 men are affected.
Work on the south side of the Thames
river is at a standstill. Ships have
arrive din large numbers during the
last few days with full cargoes, large
ly of consignments Of food for Lon
don houses but there is no one to
unload the vessels.
Cargoes of meat in the refrigerat-
ing chambers are still unspoiled but
the supplies Of coal to operate the
freezing plants are rapidly disappear
ing and the strikers will not permit
the replenishing of the fuel supply.
The strikers are peaceful. but ugly
threats regarding the fate of nom
unionists who attempt to work are
made. Both sides are hopeful that
the board of trade will compose the
difference between the employers and
the employees.
The evening times., 1911-08-08
AND
STANLEY MIX
'.a. =.
Inquiry AS to Campaign Con-
tributions Brought on a &.
Bitter Fight J"

Washington. Aug. s.-George w.
Perkins and the house committee on
inquiry into the United States Steel
corporation were deadIocked today
over the persistence Of Chairman
Stanley Of the committee that the wit
ness should answer questions relat-
ing to his participation in the cam
paign contributions.
Representative Beall of Texas asked
the witness if after he became identi-
fed with the steel corporation he did
not participate in campaign contribu-
tions in his capacity as vice president
OF the New York Life Insurance COM
pany and if he had not made personal
campaign contribution since he be-
came director of the steel corpora-
ton.
On the first question Richard v.
Lindbury, counsel for the steel cor
poration, advised the witness not to
answer, protesting that it was not q
matter within the scope of INQUIRY.
The chairman decided the matter was
germane. When Beall asked about
Perkins personal contributions the
matter was brought to crisis.
"Oh, Mr.. Chairman" said Represen-
toIAS0 AOuA6 VI MACul6du, i SuOLulC
that is too much. That is far outside
this inquiry. 1t seems to me that we
have been all around the earth and
that 1t is time We were getting back
to the inquiry into the affairs Of the
steel corporation"
The chairman ruled the question
pertinent.
"Then appeal from the decision Of
the chair" Young declared.
On the vote of appeal Young, Sterl-
ing and Danforth, Republicans, voted
against the chairman and Beall. Bart
lett and McGillicuddy, Democrats,
voted to sustain him. "Then the chair
is sustained" the chairman declared,
casting the deciding vote.
Beall again asked his question
about personal campaign contribu-
tions.
"My connection with the steel cor
poration," said Perkins, had not the
slightest bearing on my campaign
contributions" At this point the
committee took recess on a SUM
mons to be present in the house Of
representatives.
The evening times., 1911-08-08
N LAIN COOPER
IS NOW HELD ON
MURDER CHARGE
The Victim of Unfortunate
Shooting ARRAY in March
Is Dead
COOPER AND DEAD MAN
ClASHED OVER AUTHORITY
Ross Was Foreman on Farm of Coon.
er's Father and in the Absence Of
Senior Cooper Dispute Arose and
Ross Was Shot in Back.

Hillsboro, N. D., Aug. 8.-McLain
Cooper, the son of a prominent Traill
county farmer, will be arraigned Fri
day charged with the murder of
Frank Ross, the foreman on his
fathers farm with whom he became
engaged in an alteration last March
shooting him fatally. The death of
Ross only occurred on Sunday, after
a long struggle. The bullet wound
was in the spine and there was no
chance for his recovery from the
first.
With his death young Cooper, who
has been free under $4,000 bonds
and whose case was passed by the
district court recently because of the
condition of the victim, was REAR
rested. He is now being held in the
county Jail without bonds under the
murder charge, to which the war;
rant was changed, he having previ-
ously been charged with assault with
intent to kill.
The fight that brought on the fatal
shooting started over a question Of
authority on the farm. The elder
Cooper was away from home at the
time, and the boy and the foreman
of the farm were unable to get along.
1t is charged that on the day in ques-
tion, the two had had hot words, and
Ross turned and started toward the
house, supposedly to secure gun.
Just as he turned Cooper fired, and
the bullet entered Ross spine, where
it has been lodged ever since and
from which his death ultimately re-
suited.
Cooper is the son of prominent and
wealthy parents, old time residents
of Trail county,
At the inquest held yesterday a
verdict was returned holding Cooper
responsible for the killing.
The evening times., 1911-08-08
Many Changes in Those Who
Upheld Our National Dig
nifty Abroad
ONLY ONE MAN MARRIED WHO
HAS NOT HAD EXPERIENCE
Leishman Is Transferred From the
Ambassadorship of Italy to the I'm.
pOrtant Post at Berlin-Bryan Goes
From Japan to Italy.

Washington, Aug. S.-The long ex-
pected reorganization of the Ameri-
can diplomatic corps involved in the
appointing of successors to DIR. David
Jayne Hill as ambassador to Germany
and to Charles S. Sheriff., as min
lister to Argentina, both of whom re-
signed, was announced today when
the nominations of three ambassadors
and five ministers were sent to the
senate.
John G. A. Leishman of Pittsburg.
now ambassador to Italy, is trans
ferred as ambassador to Germany,
Thomas j. OBrien of Grand
to Japan, is transferred as ambassa-
dor to Italy.
Chas. Page Bryan Of Chicago. now
minister to Belgium, is promoted to
be ambassador to Japan.
Larz Anderson of the District of
Columbia, who has previously been
In the diplomatic service, is appoint
ed minister to Belgium.
John Ridgely Carter of Baltimore.
Nd, minister to the Balkan states, is
transferred as minister to Argentina
republic.
John B. Jackson of Newark, N. J..
now minister to Cuba, succeeds Car
ter as minister to the Balkan states.
Arthur M. Beauprie of Aurora, ILL.,.
now minister to the Netherlands, be-
comes minister to Cuba
Lloyd Bryce Of New York, the only
one OF the nominees who is not now
or has not been previously in the
diplomatic service, is appointed min.
lister to the Netherlands.
The evening times., 1911-08-08

Minot, N. D., Aug. 8.-An animated
contest is on today at the meeting of
the committee Of the state normal
school board which met here to go
over the results Of yesterdays cleo
ton as to the location of the site of
the new normal school.
The South hill people, who called
the election and carried it by vote
of 151 to Sc, are endeavoring to per-
suade the board to abide by this re-
suit and the boosters Of the north side
and the valley sites, who secured 875
names on petition against the South
hill site. maintain that their petition
should be recognized. 1t is probable
that another election will be called.
The evening times., 1911-08-08
SHE FoRGAVE
Wife Sought Freedom for Husband
Who Hitched Her With Mules.

A1es~~sOs-s AASS
Liberty, Mo-, Aug. S.-After twice
repulsing his pleas to intercede In his
behalf, Mrs. May Choat, wife Of La
fayette Choat, threw the court room
into excitement by suddenly placing
her arms around her husbands neck
and promising him that she would do
all in her power to obtain his release
on bond and acquittal when his trial
comes up. He had just been bound
over on charge of cruelty for beat
ing his wife, hitching her to har-
row with a team Of mules and driving
her about the field.
II will never testify against him."
she cried out to the court. "It is true
he was cruel to me, but he Is the
father OF my children and I will
never help send him to the penitentia-
ry. You might as we'll turn him out
now for will never help convict
him, even If have to go and hide in
the woods. can't do it, Laf," she
sobbed
Never mind about that now," re-
piled Choat. Eve can settle all that
when you get me out of the trouble
you have got me into" He turned q
trimumphant glance on the officers of
tho court.
A moment later the wife began a
canvass among the members of q
lodge to which she belongs in an at
tempt to raise bond for her husband.
"But never will live with him
again." she said. II am afraid Of him
and believe he will kill me some
day"
The evening times., 1911-08-08

with Washington we're accorded close
attention and he was heartily cheer
ed as he made point after point in
of the Ottawa government in provid-
ing this arrangement for increased
trade. The minister of labor recall
ed that he was asking their suffrage
for the third time in as many years,
and judging by the manner in which
the audience received this declara-
ton his appeal for a return to parlia-
-ment will be responded to by the
hearty endorsation of the majority Of
his constituents.
The evening times., 1911-08-08
Conmee's Opponent

Port Arthur, Ont, Aug. 81. J. Car
rick M. L. A., ha scabled from Eng
land that he will accept the Conser-
vative nomination for Thunder Bay
and Rainey River. In this event he
is sure to be the choice at the nomi-
nation convention next Saturday to
oppose James Conmee. There is a
probability also Of Labor candidate
being in the field. Liberals have dis
pensed with the: formality of nomi-
mating convention as there was no
probability Of any serious opposition
to Conmee's candidacy.
The evening times., 1911-08-08
Is Given an Insight Into the
Naval Power Of This
Country
TOASTED JAPANESE NAVAL
GRADUATES At ANNAPOLIS
Expressed the Hope That Those Serv.
ing in the Japanese Army Would
Strengthen the Link Of Friendship
Between the Two Countries.

Washington, Aug. 8.-Admiral Togo
visited the Washington navy yards
today, inspected the machine shops
and ordnance departments and watch
ed company of marines at drill.
Later he saw the congressional IL
brary and the capitol and looked in
on both houses of congress while in
session.
Tonight the last of the four state
dinners given in his honor will be
rendered by Acting Secretary of Navy
Beekman Winthrop. Tomorrow he
will continue his journey, going first
to Baltimore, thence to Philadelphia
where he will visit the ship yards.
His visit to the naval academy was
in the nature of a Marathon tour for
his program made possible only a
hasty walk and the most casual OBJ
servation. In three hours, however.
he saw the entire group Of buildings
and declared the place where future
navy officers of the United States are
trained to be most complete and
comprehensive institution.
The party lunched at the house of
Supt. John H. Gibbons. The latter
offered q toast to the emperor Of
Japan and Admiral Togo responded
with one to the president of the Unit
ed States, then in broken English, but
intelligibly the admiral toasted the
Japanese graduates of the United
States naval academy who are now
serving in the Japan feet and who,
the admiral hoped, "would strengthen
the link of friendship between the
United States and Japan"
Admiral Togo first was shown the
seamanship building: and gymnasium
where 200 first year men, the. REM
nant of the naval academy'1a
ton that is not cruising abroad we're
being taught the rudiments Of calls
themes. The visitor smiled as he
watched the "plebes" exercise, their
eyes directed straight ahead, none
daring to abandon discipline and gaze
up at the distinguished naval officer
in the gallery.
The portraits of Admiral Dewey.
Sampson and Farragut caught his eye
and he fingered long before each.
The Japanese admiral was most In
terested, If not astonished at the con-
tents of the departments of physics
and engineering where the middies
wrestle with the problems Of construc-
tion and navigation. A dozen "plebes'
were at work. The admiral also saw
the rooms where the secrets of cleo
tricity and the wireless are taught
and exhibited keen interest In them.
. After brief stop at the chapel, the
admiral and his party concluded their
visit and returned to Washington.