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The New era-leader. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1911-1912, 1911-05-05
news Of THE week
CONGREGATIONS or GREATER on
Lesser IMPORTANCE.
4 B0IlIAG DOWN Of EVENTS
National, Political, Personal and Other
Matters Ii Brief Form fer All
Glasses Of Readers
Washington.

Although the corporation tax fol
this year is not due until June l, pay
ments are beginning to turn into the
treasury. About $325,000 was paid in
March. The estimated total receipts
for the year are $25. 600, 200.
The extent to which the telephone
has encroached upon the telegraph as
q means of dispatching trains in 1910
is shown In a bulletin issued by the
interstate commerce commission. An
increase of 1873 miles of railroad on
which the telephone is used was
shown.
Former Speaker Cannon, Repre-
seDtatives Hanna of North Dakota.
Nelson OF Wisconsin and Sloan of Ne.
braska attacked the Canadian reel.
procity agreement In the debate on
the reciprocity bill In the house.
Clark McCercher. formerly Of Seat
tie. and connected with the attorney
generals ONCE In the prosecution OF
antitrust and interstate commerce
cases. and Investigations for the IN
forcement OF the Sherman law, has
been appointed special assistant to
the attorney general with trust bust
Ing duties.
Mrs. Charles w. Morse, wife of the
New York banker. now In the Atlanta
prison, has made q personal appeal to
President Taft for information as to
the status Of the petition for her hus-
hands pardon and has been informed
that Mr.. Taft will make an announce.
mont IA the cas- within q few days.
Senator Norris Brown, Of Nebraska,
Will not he given the chairmanship of
the committee on territories. This
waG practically decided at q stormy
meeting Of the senate committee on
committees.
The New era-leader. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1911-1912, 1911-05-05
Twin City Markets.

Minneapolis, Apr. 29.-Wheat, May,
96&c; July, 97&c; No. / northern,
1850; No. 2 northern. 97Nc; No.
durum, 85hc: No. 3 corn. Soc; No
3 white oats, BE; barley. mating,
$1.l0; No. 2 rye. CSC; No. / iiax,
sassy.
Duluth. April 29.-Wheat, May,
97c; July, 98%c; No. l northern, csc.
South st. Paul, April 29.-Cattle-
Steers. $5.0005.5O; COWS. $2.75@4.0O:
calves, $3.00@5.75; hogs. $3.50
5.92h; sheep. y~earlings, s2.5005.5O.
The New era-leader. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1911-1912, 1911-05-05

The Canadian reciprocity bill was
passsd a the house By ! large ma
5ority.
Nebraska sold $4,000 OF bonds Of
California and Alabama out Of q total
Of IA, 100000 offered for sale.
Ex-Speaker Cannon attacked what
be raid was 3 plan to put q free pa
per bin through the house.
Representative Cox, OF Ohio, favors
making the Independence Of the Phil.
tppines = party question.
The steamer Charles Posal. operat-
ing between Manila and Corregidon,
foundered In : typhoon.
The allegation OF Minister de Ii
Rarra that shots were fired BY Ameri-
cans ~ the Aqua Prieta battle was de-
Paris retains its position as third
largest city IN the world, the census
taken laot month showing . popula-
lion of 1.s46.os6.
w. II. Martin. Judge Of the Four
teenth judicial district Of Missouri,
died suddenly o. heart disease In the
court room while holding court.
TUnSp0Rkable conditions Ii many Of
the bakeries Of New York City are re.
ported ~ investigators employed by
the city commissioner Of accounts.
Edward A. Moseley. secretary Of
tho Interstate commerce commission
ma the originator Of much labor leg
lalation. died Il washington after q
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-19
W AR NJ WEATHER !.
HEADED THIS WAY
Snow Thaws Rapidly and Covers
Streets and Walks With
Slush.

According to predictions of the
Weather Bureau, another spell OF
spring climate may be expected, which
probably will bring with it the usual
dreary January rains. The prediction
Tor to-day is fair but with strong in
dieations that the sun and stars viii
be obscured with clouds in the mex,
twentyfour hours.
After its cessation shortly before
midnight Tuesday. the snow began to
fall thicker yesterday morning. ana
did not cease until nearly dawn. when
the sky began to clear. The sun rose
with only cloud here and there In ia
SKY. but IL was bitterly cold Later
OH there was quite a change, and tho
sno" began TO melt. Slc!g, riders who
started out in the early morning found
that they had to go a good part Of the
way on the cobblestones and asphalt.
The street Cleaning Department got
ousy as soon ms the melting began. and
did good work cleaning up the smooth
paved streets. Among the cobblcstones
downtown people waded in mud as
deep as Is generally seen in this city.
while the street cars and automobiles
spattercd the slime far over on the
sidewalks
At midnight last night the Their
mometer stood at IS. What snow there
was left was melting rapidly. and TIM
Sky was heavily overcast.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-19
other term as United States Distr ct
Attprnpy for North Carolina

other term as United States Distr ct
Attorney for North Carolina.
Some time ago. when the question Of
whether or not Mr.. Hoton would again
be named began TO be discussed, the
Butler Morehead people began to visit
the White House and to beg the Prcsi-
dent to give Holton another term. At
the same time. the opposition forces
In North Carolina, headed by II. G. Dun
can and others, began q contest against
Holton So far as can he learned here
they had no particular candidate. but
they objected to Iiolton being reap
pointed.
To-day's decision OF the President er-
fectually disposes OF the matter ana
gives Morehea6 and Butler additional
strength with the appointing powers.
This Will he Holton's fourth appoint
ment L. III. Nice
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-19
SHOOTS BULLET
INTO HIS BRAIN
Victim Of Melancholic Suicidal
Insanity Ends His
Life.
Especial % The Times Dispatch

suffolk Va. January ls-A Ray
Hunt. ,hirty-four years old. chief ac-
countant OF the Montgomery Lumber
Company. and well known socially. died
Tonight as the result Of self-in!iictcd
shot, fred into his brain about 10
O'Clock this morning. Ohlcers OF the
corporation declared tonight that the
suicides cash accounts are correct. and
assign temporary insanity as the cause.
Doctors diagnose the case as nclan-
cholic suicidal insanity.
Hunt bought bottle OF laudanum
yesterday, but did not use IT. \ note
TO his young wife leaves directions as
10 insurance ana says lie cant stand
1t any longer ana that it's all for the
best. THIS was writtea yesterday.
To-day Hunt joked as he bought beef
for dinner, and joked a man who fell
from bicycle. after reaching the OF
nee. Hunt Went into an old portion
OF the plan. to destroy himself. having
made four trips 10 the same room be-
fore he found 81 unoccupied. lie used
q cheapy made pistol. The body will
be carried TO Auburn. y. " whence nc
came four years ago.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-19
DEFENDS R|XEY
AGAINST CHARGES
Attorney Declares He Is in No
Way Indebted to Failed
Trust Company.

Especial TO The Times -Dispatch1
washington. d. c., January 1S.-Com-
menting upon various rumors as to tho
affairs OF the Virginia safe Deposit and
Trust Corporation. of Alexandria, or
which G. j. ItiXcy was president at the
Time the Institution went into tho
hands OF receivers. the appended state
ment was made Tonight by Hon. John
l.. Jefries, of Norfolk. one OF Mr.. Xix
eys counsel. Mr.. Jcffries said that in
the event of any procecdings against
Mr. lHNcy, lie would have the assist
Hncc OF X. Walton Moore and other
counsel in conducting the defense
Mr. RiScy has been unwell f,- more
than a month. and IS now critically i'll
at his home In Washington. g09 Six
tcenth Street. y. w. Ills physicians
Will not permit him to see any one.
and his condition is such that he can
not confer with his counsel, nor can
attention at this time.
Charges OF very grave and serious
nature have recently been MADE against
him from certain quarters, and widely
circulated through the press. JUST
what Is the purpose of those giving
out these reports for publication. or
what good can result from these at
tacks upon Mr.. ItNey, especially ut !,
time when he Is dangerously i'll. ana
By reason OF ids Illness Is tetnporarily
unable to defend himself Il is difficult
to conceive.
AS an instance OF the gross injus-
fcc which has been done HIM Il has
been asserted that he subscribed for
$lsp.o00 worth or tho capital stock OF
the Virginia Safe Deposit and Trust
Company, FOR which 1t was claimed
he never paid anything. ana upon which
he IS alleged to have collected diyi-
oends.
This report was and IS, wholly un-
founded The fact is that Mr.. Rixey
subscribed for only 3Gs.ooO worth or
stock Of this company. for which he
hcttled in full, and complete audit
OF the affairs Of the company will dem
onstratc that II received dollar for
dollar Cor this stock
1T has also been asserted that he
distracted from the funds Of the COM
pany some $4,000 Mr. Rlxey never
nbstractcd from this company one cent.
nor did he ever use the compaay's fundg
for his own benefit. on the contrary.
ne used his own means ana his credit
for the benefit az the company. An
analysis OF his account w!th this com
psny will demonstrate conclusivcly that
Instead of his being niehtcd TO the
company. IL IS indebted TO him.
-, complete audit ana examination
OF the affairs OF the company Iy now
being made. under the supervision OF
It's receivers appointed rs tho court
IT would seem that the interest OF no
one could or would be prcjudicel o,
ieopardlzed by permitting this exam
ination to proceed and De concluded
All concerned will then have facts and
figures 10 20 upon. Instead Of mere
reckless assertions" i. II. MEG
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-19
CHARTERS ISSUED

Charters were Issued yesterday By the
sta n, Cornoration Commission as follows:
Sa ne i>"t,ohai hea! Estate ENehange dine D.
Scawell, secretary and treasurer; 5. +. stan.
cell. attorney-all OF Norfolk. Capital: Max
lmum, $4,000; minimum. $1,000 Objects.
Real estate business
The c92-ope!a'iye Trading Company unc.>
Hi.pTpaiachta, Va w F. Lee, president; I. 4.
re'ary and treasurer-aii Of Apphlac chin. Va
Capital; Maximum. slo.ooo; minimum, $1,000
Objects: Mercantile business
Grand Excepted Order OF Pilgrim Travel.
ers OF North America. Portsmouth. VA. Sam
nei Macksy. rresident; Emanuel II. Leigh.
Portsmouth. Objects: I'ratcrnal beneficiary
association.
Washington and Alexandria Ferry Com
president, Alexandria. Va; j. G. Williams.
;ssi ~. and treasurer; Levi Woodbury..
both both OF WASHINGTON. Capital. $1,000. OBJ
Patterson Orchard Company QncD. Roam.
oke. Va. p. II. Fitch. president. Roanoke;
Va; Joseph \. EnGlcby. secretary and treas
urer. Roanoke. Va. Capital: Maximum So
go; minimum stcoo. Objects: Orchard
J. y. Davis Gnc). Norfolk. Va. 4. a.
Davis president in, VI g Bell. secretary and
Capital: Maximum. $500: minimum. $500.
Objects: Plumbing business
Reiec. va. Henry c. Sheridan president;
Daniel Fraser. viccpresident. both OF Wash
lnston D. G.; W O. Garter. secretary,
eco; minimum. 5000. Objects: Storage ware
house.
a license to do business in the state was
issued yesterday to the Carolina Concrete
Company. corporation organized and en-
isting under the laws OF the State OF North
Carolina written power OF attorney having
been fled appointing y. $, Kellam. OF Rich
inond. statutory agent. The maximum cap
i,aI authorized by the charter is 5000 and
tho object and purpose is TO conduct gen.
craI concrete and contracting business.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-19
SUES FOR DAMAGES
Claims LOSS OF Contract Through De-
lay I'm Machinery Shipment.

Suit was Instituted yesterday in tho
City Circuit Court by Robert Gaede
against the southern and the Ches.
apeake and ONO Railway Companies
ior uamages in the sum OF $4,000. No
declaration has as yet been nled Mr..
iaede is represented by O'Flaherty &:
f'ulton and Edgar b. English.
The suit was once before introduced
against the Southern Railway only.
and. the plaintiu suffered a non-suit,
the present action being {; revival OF
thc original procedure under different
terms.
Mr. Gaede claims that ne suffered
severe financial loss by reason OF the
failure of the two railway companies,
or one of them. to deliver in good con-
dition shipment of sawmill ma
chinery. He had purchased a tract of
timber. land and was under contract
to deliver large amount of cut lum-
Der within specified time. BY reason
he claims. of delay in delivering his
machinery, and breakaEe in transit.
he lost the contract, and claims that
the railway companies should not only
reimburse him for injury to his prop
crty. but also for his loss on contract
by reason OF the delay.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-19
KILLED BY SAW
Lee Jones, CoIored, Fatally Injured In
u. II. LonE's woodward.

Lee Jones. colored, OF 10 West Clay
Street. was so seriously injured yes
terday afternoon in the woodward of
l.. Il. Long, 1906 West Broad Street,
that lie died short time later. and
1'owhatan Jones, of Seventh Street,
suffered serious, though not fatal. in
juries.
The two men became entangled in a
cut-on saw I'm some way, and were
unable to eXtricatc themselves until
the machinery was stopped. Lee
JoHess arm was cut off and his head
was badly battered and cut. Powhatan
Jones's leg was broken, and he was
cut about the body. Both men were
attended by DR.. Truman, of the city
ambulance CORPS. Lee Jones was taken
to the city Hospital where he sue
cumbcd to his injuries.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-19
SENATE RESUMES
LORIMER FIGHT
Continued From First Page.)

practice OF corporations doing an in
terstate business from taking practi-
chly all suits against them out of he
nands of State courts and placing
them in the Federal courts
Inc amendment was offered by Rep
resentative Garrett. of Tennessee and
alter a preliminary skirmish. in which
party lines We're tightly drawn was
ilnal!v adopted by practically n unnni-
nous vote. The amendment in full is
as follows:
Provided. further. That no suit
against a corporation or Joint stock
company brought in a State court OF
the state in which the plaintiff re-
sides. or in which the cause of action
arises, or In which the defendant has
rs place of business or carries on its
business shall be removed to any
United states court on the ground OF
diverse citizenship"
amendment, said ii would prevent a
New Jersey corporation. for instance,
from transferring State court suits
against II TO the United States court
on the grounds that the officers and di-
York ~"
The amendment is regarded as an
important one. and called out gen
eral debate
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-19
rnrln nonrd nIm Asrecd rnon.

Washington. January 1S.-A perma-
nent tariff board along the lines Of the
Dalzell bill was agreed upon by the
twelve Republican members of the
House Committee on Ways and Means
by vote of S to 4. The action fol-
lowed n series OF conferences over tho
various plans for n permanent tari1
body. which President Taft has been
urging Congress TO provide for at this
session.
Today's action was taken after a
long discussion of the two leading
plans. the Longworth bill. favored by
the administration. and the Dalzen bill.
NO canvass has yet been made VI the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-19
Athletic Assassination orennizea.

lSpecial TO The Times Dispatch.
AppomattoN, Va, January lS-The
boys of the AppomattoX Agricultural
High School met in the library and
reorGanised the Athletic Association
yesterday. The following officers were
elected: President, l.. Crawley: Sec
rotary and Treasurer, Walter Durrum.
Alex. Woodbridge was elected manager
OF the baseball team. Jerry Burke. VINO
has recently returned from Highland
Falls. \; y. where he has been pre-
pairing himself for West Point, and
who viii resume his studies here next
week. was reelected captain.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-19
Ruilding Permits.

Building and repair permits wero issued
yesterday follows:
Southern Bcncdctinc Society OF New York.
to erect two-story and basement brick col
icge building the west side OF Sheppard
street between Stuart and Hanover Avenues.
To cost 5000; W. a. Chcsterman. contrac-
tor.
". T.. RELY. to erect detached brick
dwelling on tho north side OF Park Avenue
between Ailen Avenue and Meadow Street.
Il. H. Melton. to erect n detached brick
dwelling on the south side of Grace Street
between Robinson and Mulberry Streets
C. II. Schneider. to erect detached brick
dwelling on the north side of Stuart Avenue
between Strawberry and Sycamore Streets.
10 cost $3.50
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-19

Washington, u. c., January 1S.-The
administration Is authorized to a5an-
don and dispose OF the naval reserva-
lions at Culebra San Juan, Porto Rico
Port Royal, 5. c.. New London. Conn.
and SacKett's Harbor. y. Y, under ac-
ton taken by the House Committee on
Naval Affairs to-day. This is at the
suggestion OF the Navy Department.
that these stations no longer are neces-
sary.
The committee will vote Friday on
the program for increase of the navy.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-19
RAILROAD Y. M. C. A.
BOWLING LEAGUE

good game was pulled OF last night in
the Railroad y. NJ C. ~. Alleys between
the Champs and the All-stars. Tho Champs
came out of tho fray victors bt a majority
OF IS pins.
up against tho strong Times Dispatch team
tonight on the Railroad Y NJ. C. A. Alleys.
Tho public Is cordially invited to witness
this contest.
below is the score OF last nights game:
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-19
A ButIer-Morehend Victory

Especial to The Times -Dispatch.I
Washington, d. c.. January ls.-The
Butler orehead forces In North Caro-
lima to-day won another victory, when
the name of e. II. Holton was sent 10
| the Senate by the President for an
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-19

In the auditorium OF the Jefferson
Hotel 10 hear the first of a series OF
travel talks by +. Eugene Farnsworth.
For nearly two hours the lecturer
talked interestingly of the habits and
customs OF the people of Old Nurem-
berg. Salzburg and the valleys of tho
Tyrol: Historic spots were shown In
beautifully colorcd stcrcopticon views.
while life to the entertainment was
added by frequent presentations OF
moving pictures
study of Tyrolean native life
proved feature of the evening. Tho
snow line of the Alps, Alpine flowers
and setting sun In colored motion pic
lures concluded the lecture.
Mr.. Farnsworth will appear at tho
jefferson next Wednesday night His
subject at that time Will he From
the Dalmatian Coast to Jajcc"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-19
Scalp Torn or.

Mrs. Catherine West. of 406 North
her home yesterday morning and suf-
fercd severe Injuries. Part of her scalp
was torn OFF. and she was rendered
temporarily unconscious. She was at
tended by DIR. Truman. of the city
Ambulance cnrps. treated and left
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-19
CLUB ELECTS OFFICERS
Excellent Annunl Reports OF Common
WenIth's Condition.

monwcalth Club. held last night, tho
following officers were elected: Pres-
dent. y. St. Julien Wilson; Vice Prcsi-
dent, W. Brydon Tenant; Secretary,
Louis Il. Aylctt; Treasurer, Abram
Warwick New direct ors-Addison
Rennolds NJ. e. Branch, Calvin White
ly and I. w. Fuller.
The annual report read before the
meeting showed that the club was in
the most prosperous condition In IT'S
history, and that the limit of member
shin had been reached. The usual DIM
ncr to the members followed the bust
ness session.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-19
THE WEATHER.

Forecasts VIrIinIn-Fntr In north (;
cloudy In south portion; warmer
Ihursday' Frldny unsett1etlj moderate
variable winds. becoming south md
southwest.
North Carolina-CiOudy Thursday
and Friday; slowly rising Temperature.
moderate northeast winds, becoming
yQrInhIe.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-19

sentiment of tho House. but Republican
leaders believe that a bill along the
lines OF the Dalzell measure would pass
the House. but are not sanguIne as to
the outlook in tho Senate.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-19
Iuthernns 1icet

The congregation of the First Eng
lish Lutheran Church held business
session last night, at which reports
were made on the work OF the church
a social followed, given by the men
Of the congregation.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-19
FnIr CIcured sa.o-I 81.

Especial TO The Times Dispatch.
LynchburS, Va. January fS--Thc
nnancial statement Of the Interstate
Fair Association, which has just been
cleared $3371.S9 from the annual fair
last fall The new year is started
with a balance of so.97i.SS In the
treasury.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-19
Below is the score OF last nights
Chnu,ng
AIr. nInfnrh snenl,a

Professor j. II Bnford executive score.
tary or the Co-Operative Education Associa-
tlon. will address the Norfolk county Teach
ers Association In Norfolk tomorrow morn
ing a; II 80. Tomorrow night lie will speak
TO II meeting of cit!zens Mt Wavcrly, when
an Improvement lcasme VIII be organized
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-19
ADJUSTMENTS
Bijou-"As the SUN Went Down."
Y. NJ. c. =. Auditorium--Dr. Roush
In TrnvcI Lecture.
Lubin-EnudcviIle.

Lecture ut Y. VI. c. A.
Dr.. Sigel Roush. the traveller, jour
naiist and lecturer. in his Illustrated
traveiogue on india. will lecture IN the
Y. NJ c. y. Auditorium tonight at
o'clock
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-19
J(ccifnI To-NIpht

4 plano recital VIII be given to-
night at tho Richmond Conservatory Of
Music by Miss Louise Rcams. pianist
assisted by Miss Marie Lcahy. reader.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-19
CONDITIONS YESTERDAY.

Midnight temperature ..... As
s y. NJ temperature ....... ~
humidity ................. %
Wind. direction ............. n
Wind. velocity ........... S
Gather :.................. 1t. snow
precipitation ......... 90
Depth of snow to-day ...... OF
~ noon temperature ... 80
Il. Nj. temperature ... SO
Maximum temperature up to
Il. NJ. ............... SO
Minimum temperature up 10
L. NJ. %
Mean temperature " 81
Normal temperature . rs
Deficiency in temperature to-
udy II
Accum. excess in temperature
since January / .... GO
Accun. excess in rainfall
since January | .... SO
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-19

Regular hfty-cent and one-dolar size
bottles at all drug stores
Don't make any mistake, but remember
the name, DIR. kilmer's Swamp Root. and
the address, Binghamton. ~ y, which
you will find on every bottle.
the wonderful merits OF Swamp Root you
information, both sent absolutely
the thousands OF letters received from men
just the remedy they needed. The value
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