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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-06-05
/ Noted fastener Dead,

= - N0teu fEdtterHoT' Oedu. "a, ~ n
New York, May 29.----Mathew C. D..
Borden, president OF the Fall River
Iron works Of Fall River, Mass, died
Monday at his GUNNER home at
Oceanic, MI, after a long illness. He
was seventy years old.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-06-05
U. S. Marksmen Champion,

Buenos Ayres, May 27.-The United
States marksmen have won the inter-
national shooting competition in this
city. earning the title Of champions.
The score was 4,729 points to 1888
for the Argentine team.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-06-05

One 70 Thousands.
There dwelt farmer, old and gray,
Beside the Mississippi;
A levee crumbled-and today
| His farm would float ship. .sl
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-06-05
.oner.te on General Booth.

London, May 25.-Gen. William
Booth. venerable leader Of the Saliva
ton Army. underwent serious opera
ton for the removal of a cataract in
his left eye here Thursday. The op-
Grafton was satisfactory III
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-06-05
Proper Precaution,

Where are you going in such
hurry" 3. Z! ;I7,. (.
MY daughter has been chosen to
act as queen of the May, and I'm on
my wayAto buy her some woolen I'M
tderclothing and blanket. I5S
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-06-05
" important 10 Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle $01
CASTORIA, q safe and sure remedy for
Infants and children. and see that Il
Bears the 7 /I0 -.;...' NJ, :. :
signature !, q lke>32zzt117Isa1<
In Use For Over. so y ears. &
! Children Cry for Fletcher e Castor;1

sIf Nothing Doing. II s.s5 III
1.-The Cat Come on down and III
show you q beautiful road. AZ
The Bird dark one, I suppose,
and colored 4 red. & l IL b
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-31
SPECTATORS REAP HARVEST.
Made Great Profit Over Demand for
Tickets for Roosevelt Meeting.

NEW YORK. October 31.-Ticket specu-
lators reaped a rich harvest from the
sale of tickets to Col Roosevelt's Madi-
son Square Garden meeting last night
and it appeared today that no action
against them is possible under the ticket
speculation ordinance. which has proved
effective in the case of the theaters and
ball parks The night court magistrate.
before when a number of the spectators
were arraigned, decided that a political
meeting is not performance or amuse-
ment' within the meaning of the city or
dinance.
Seats for the Roosevelt meeting were
on sale throughout the afternoon and
early evening at uptown hotels and cafes.
the prices generally ruling at from S. to
IS apiece. while standing room checks
were quoted at So each.
At progressive headquarters 1t was stat
ed that $4,000 tickets were issued for the
meeting. One-half of them were disposed
of through the district leaders. while the
remainder were sold by the management
for what they would bring. There was
no fixed price. ii was said. Boxes brought
from 500 down and seats were sold from
81 up Altogether about $500 was re-
ceived from the sale of tickets with sew
eral districts still to be heard from. The
committee said that it took every posi-
BILE precaution against tickets falling into
the hands OF SPECTATORS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-31
FARM PRODUCTS SOARING.
Prices Excel Those Of 1910 in Some
Instances. Statistics Show.

Statistics have been prepared by the
Department of Agriculture covering the
prices paid for staple farm products all
over the United States. Prices as a rule
are higher than at the same time last
year and In some instances higher than
in 1910.
Beef cattle are 1886 per 100 pounds,
compared with $4.34 in 1910. Hogs are
$40 higher than last year. but not so
been a favorable fruit season. Most OF
the staple vegetables remain at about
the same figure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-31

Fire Tuesday destroyed the frame
dwelling. barn and outbuildings on the
farm Of Mrs. Matte r. Brown. tenanted
by Frank Brown, near Union Church,
Cecil county, Nd.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-29
BILLY" CARTER, OLD-TIME
MINSTREL, SAVED FROM
PAUPER'S GRAVE BY FRIEND

New York. Dec: 2S-Had not Jere ].
Conan learned to-day that his old friend.
William Carter, one of the original black
face comedians of the American stage,
had died OF old age and restitution, the
old-time actor would have been buried
in a pauper's grave. Eighty-two years
old. blind. and helpless, Mr.. Carter had
lived in poverty for months before he
died at his home, 1902 Pacific Street,
Brooklyn.
Once one OF the highest salaried men
on the minstrel and variety stage. Mr..
Carter, at his death, was in penury.
For months his loyal wife, now sixty
five years old, supported him by wash
ing and scrubbing, earning a small pit
lance. barely enough to keep body and
soul together.
Mr.. CohAn heard of the aged actors
Conan Theater to-day. He said that to-
morrow he would see that his friend was
properly buried and that he would seek
to interest the Actors Fund in the aged
widows behalf
Mr. Carter wore the Confederate uni
form through the war and then became
one of the foremost minstrel men Of
the country. He played three years with
Harrigan and Hart, and in 1873 was one
of the foremost men on the variety
stage. His last appearance on the stage
was only two years ago. when he was
with the Hyde show. He had two sons,
Albert and Sydney. and a daughter, Jo-
sephine. an actress, who died a year
agO
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-29
FOOTSORE AND WEARY,
PILGRIMS REACH GOAL
Sufragist Marchers Arrive in Albany
to See Not Even a Brass
Band or Pink Tea.

Albany, y. Y, Dec. 2s.-The suffragist
pilgrims, seven OF them, reached Albany
about Az this afternoon, and are now
resting at the Hampton. The seven, who
came to deliver a secret message to Will
lam SuIzer who will be inaugurated
Governor next Wednesday, are: Gen
eraT' Rosalie Gardiner Jones. Surgeon
General Lavina Dock. Colonel" Ada
Craft, Major Jessie II. Stubs, and
'Privates'' Gladys Coursen. Sybil Will
bur. and Evelyn Mccullough.
The suffragists made eighteen miles to-
day. Their reception in Albany was not
an enthusiastic one. There were no
crowds, no brass band. and the suffra-
gists simply walked through the streets
to the Hampton. where with a Thank
goodness they sat down to rest.
Arriving at the hotel, General Jon -
made a brief speech, thanking all friends
and sympathizers. All the marchers were
besieged by admiring friends and con-
graduated upon the successful conclusion
of the journey.
Local suffragists are planning A num-
her of receptions and teas and marches
during their stay in Albany.
The trip from Valatie was without in
cident They will begin a campaign for
the votes for women tomorrow and de-
liver the message to Sulzer on Monday.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-29
GOVERNORS WHO WILL
TAKE OFFICE WITH
BIRTH OF NEW YEAR

Simeon E. Baldwin, Democrat.
of Connecticut.
Eugene n. Foss, Democrat. Of
Massachusetts.
Adolph o. Ebarhart, Republic
can, Minnesota
Coleman L. Blease. Democrat,
South Carolina.
Ben W. Hooper, Republicah-fu-
sion. Tennessee.
Oscar B. Colquitt. Democrat,
Texas.
william spry, Republican. of
Utah.
Francis E. McGovern, Republic
can, wisconsin.
Aram J. Pothier, Republican.
Rhode Island.
Elias NJ. Ammons. Democrat,
Colorado.
Charles r. Miller. Republican,
Park TrammeIl. Democrat,
John NJ. Haines, Republican.
Idaho.
Edward F. Dunno. Democrat,
Illinois.
Samuel NJ. Ralston, Democrat,
Indiana.
George w. Clarke, Republican,
Iowa.
Woodbridge n. Ferris, Demo-
crat, Michigan.
Elliott W. Major, Democrat,
Missouri.
Samuel V. Stewart, Democrat,
Montana.
John H. Morehead. Democrat.
Nebraska.
William sulzer, Democrat, New
York.
Locke Craig. Democrat. North
Carolina.
Louis B. Hanna, Republican,
North Dakota.
James II. Cox, Democrat, Ohio.
Frank NJ. Byrne. Republican,
South Dakota.
Ernest Lister, Democrat, Wash
ipgton.
DR.. H. D. Hatfield. Republican
Progressive. West Virginia.
H. H. Hodges, Democrat, Kan
sas.
No gubernatorial candidate in
New Hampshire obtained the
necessary plurality. and in con-
sequence the choice of the Gov
ernor devolves upon the Legis-
lature. The Republicans will
have control osthe body and will
elect Franklin Worcester to sue
coed Gov. Bass.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-29

the Capital cIty's unloved cats. It
pleased those who sleep by kIght because
II promised many added hours OF sleep;
1t furnished material for many news
items, and relieved the superstitious
wanderer OF the agony OF watching a
black cat cross his path at every street
corner.
An increased police force is a need
that remains. The Commissioners have
represented this need strongly to Con-
gress. and citizens associations all over
the city have passed resolutions repeat
eddy calling for an increased police pro-
lection in their sections. At present
there are SIS privates on the police force.
which leaves. after deducting the num-
Der detailed on special duty. a force OF
io5 TO patrol the District during the day
and about twice that number during the
night.
No. "a Engine Company. with motor
propelled gasoline pumping engine and a
motor-propelled combination chemical
engine and hose wagon, was established
at the intersection of Rock Creek
Church Road and Georgia Avenue This
is the beginning OF the Commissioners
programme to change from horse-draWn
to motor equipment in the Fire Depart
ment. That the day of the horse in
the service has passed, has been thor
Oughly demonstrated by Fire Chief Wag-
ner to the board.
One branch OF the District govern
ment that has been administered to the
benefit Of all the people effectively in
quiet way, is that presided over by
the Superintendent OF Weights, Measures
and Markets Haskell. Short weight 4
fast going out of date in the District
Coal dealers and ice men have received
SO much encouragement from the Super
intendent to give full weights, that they
have caught the habit. False scales and
short measures are gradually being
made Improbable through this Offices
rigid system of inspection.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-29

received my original appointment. with
out going TO the White House or send
ing any one there for me, ! don't want
it"
In sustaining his contention that the
Southern Building was too highly APP
praised by Messrs. Darnielle, Lipscomb.
and Hensey. Mr.. steliwagen was put
through a long cross-examination by
Attorney Douglas. counsel for the in
surance companies, in the afternoon. Mr..
Stellwagen said he could not qualify as
a real estate expert or an authority on
real estate values except In regard to
property values In the immediate neigh
borhood OF the Union Trust Building.
which is on an opposite corner Of Fiji
teenth and H Streets from the Southern
Building. He declared II to be his be-
lief that the three appraisers who placed
a valuation OF $2.00O,00o on the Southern
Building were entirely capable In ex-
perience and integrity to serve as APP
praisers of real estate, the inference
being, however, that in matters touch
ing property in the Immediate neighbcr-
hood of the Union Trust Company, he be-
lleved his Judgment the best
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-29
PRINCE OF WALES
FORCED TO RESIGN
FROM OXFORD CLUB

Special Cable to The Washington HeIaId
London. Dec. 2S.-At the command OF
his father, the King, the Prince OF
Wales has reluctantly resigned his men,
bership in the Burlington. the most
swagger club at Oxford Thus, for the
first time. the prince has been publicly
disciplined.
The Offense was trivial, consisting only
of his royal highness' participation in a
rag at a college frolic. At the height
of the gayety a prying proctor came
along. took down the names of the par
Elephants, and communicated an account
of what he had witnessed to the young
mems parents. King Georges command
that his son resign from the club was
announced forthwith.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-29
20 Hunters Killed; $50 Wounded.

State College. Pa. Dec. S.-UnOffiCial
reports from game wardens show that at
least twenty persons were killed and $50
wounded during the hunting season in
Pennsylvania by the accidental discharge
of guns, according to DR.. Joseph Kalbfus,
secretary of the State Game Commits
sion. to-day. Although the number of
fatalities was much larger than any
previous years, the secretary said no
hunters were killed by being mistaken
for n deer or any other wild animal.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-29
MISS RACHEL HILL TO WED.
Daughter of Railroad Magnate to
Marry St. Paul Physician.

St. Paul, Mimi. Dec 2S.-Mr. and
Mrs. James J. Hill to-day announced
the engagement of their daughter.
Rachel. TO DR.. Emil Boeckmann. a
practicing physician here. and formerly
a star on the Minnesota football team
from 1902 to 1906.
The oldest daughter. Miss Mary Hill.
is Mrs. Samuel Hill. of Washington.
Miss Ruth Hill married Arson McCook
Beard, of New York: Miss Charlotte
Hill married George Theron Slade. OF
New York, and Miss Gertrude Hill mar
Tied Michael Gavin, of New York.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-29
Ex-revolutionists Await Castro.

Havana, Dec ga number OF former
Colombian, Mexican. and Venezuelan
revolutionists gathered here to-day in
anticipation of the arrival of Cipriano
Castro, who is expected here shortly.
They say that the story that he was
bound for New York is improbable, as it
was expected that he would be trans
ferred to the Extouraine, vessel bound
for Havana
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-29
NINE DIE IN EXPLOSION.
Boiler Bursts in Seaboard Shops, Man.
Cling Workers.

Hamlet. y. c.. Dec. 2S.-Nine men,
three whites and six negroes, were kill
ed here to-day when a stationary boiler
at the Seaboard Air Line shops eX-
ploded. The dead:
Charles 8. Utter. general roundhouse
foreman: William Utter, a brother; II.
G. Reynolds. electrician; Charles Led
better. colOred; Ed. Gilchrist. colored
John Thompson. colored; John Morri-
son. colored, and two unidentified ne
groes.
Charles and William Utter were in
specting the boiler when the explosion
occurred. Both men were so badly
mangled that it was necessary to use
shovels in removing them. One section
OF the boiler was blown through an
eighteen-inch wall and carried over 500
feet
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-29
Fire In HospitaI,

Boston, Dec. ga fire that started
late this afternoon in the basement I'M
der the Massachusetts, General Hospital
caused considerable excitement in the
big institution. All OF the patients
were hastily prepared for sudden re-
moval il it became necessary. The
employees of the hospital fought the
fire for a time, but 1t got away from
them. and IL was necessary to call the
regular fire fighting force Of the city
to put out the blaze.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-29
Turrialba Reaches Dock.

New York, Dec. 2S-The United Fruit
Company's steamer Turrialba, which
went ashore on Brigantine Shoals, near
Atlantic City, Monday night and was
subsequently pulled of by tugs, arrived
at her pier here at noon in tow of wreck
ing tugs
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-29
Fire Again Endangers Town.

Rochester, n. Y, Dec. 2s.-For the sec
ond time within ten days the town of
Sodus, thirty miles northeast of Roches-
ter, was menaced by fire this morning.
The fire. breaking out at o'clock in
the rear of Scdus Opera House, was
famed by a stiff west wind, and for a
time the flames threatened to lay waste
that portion of the business section
which escaped damage in last weeks
fire
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-29
Confesses to Woman's Murder.

Trenton. n. J.. Dec. 2S.-william Atzen-
hotter has been arrested here and is al
legged to have confessed to the crime of
killing Miss Luella Marshall, the young
woman murdered here three weeks ago.
Prosecutor Crossley authorized the state
ment the man had confessed. but denied
he had assaulted the woman, and that
he had killed her in mistake for some
one else. The prosecutor would not say
what the motive was for the crime.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-29
Fireman Saves Child.

Deertown, Pa, Dec. 2s.-Seeing child
on the tracks after it was too late to
stop the train. fireman on a Reading
Railroad freight train to-day ran over
the running-board TO the locomotives
pilot, where he snatched UP the child
just as the engine was about to strike it
The child, a three-year-Old daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. George Fisher, was re-
turned to her parents unhurt.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-29
Favors Philippine independence.

At the banquet given in his honor to-
night, Gov. Wilson stated uneCuivocally
that he hoped to give Independence to
the Philippines at the earliest possible
moment. This confirms the statement
made by Representative Jones of Vir-
ginia, Chairman of the Committee onsfn-
sular Affairs, after his conference with
the Governor yesterday.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-29
Stellwagen Questioned.

Mr.. Redheld-So that IL is true, Mr.
Stellwagen, as you have calculated IT,,
that the total income Of this company
without the premium on the sale of its
stock, without the increase In the value
OF real estate, was insufficient to pay
its policy losses. commission and brok-
erage, its expenses OF adjustment and
settlement. by Sl6,O91.S5; is that not so?
Mr.. Stellwagen-That would seem to
be so by this statement.
Mr.. Redfeld-So that, as a matter of
fact. when this company had used all its
income except the premium on sale OF
stock and the increase in the value of
real estate. it Awas short of enough
money during the year to pay its losses,
its commissions and brokerage. and its
expenses of adjustment, &c, by the
amount you have found, $l6,O9l.S5? You
so calculate it, do you?
Mr.. Stellwagen-I do, from these fig
ures
Mr.. Redfeld-So that the item of sala-
ries, fees, and other charges OF officers,
amounting to sI3,G51 CMr. Redfield took
these figures from the insurance depart
ment report, had to be paid out OF the
increase received from the premium on
the sale of stock; is it not so? There
were no other sources left. were there?
Mr.. Stillwagen-That would seem to
be so.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-29
RudoIph Makes Heated RepIY,

Asked if he had sought to protect
Ingham in order to retain the support OF
Senator GaIIinger to his candidacy for
reappointment. Mr.. Rudolph replied with
some heatI
81 am not asking any one to vote for
me or to support me. If cannot get a
reappointment by the same means as 1
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-29
Dissolution Papers Filed.

Albany, N. Y. Dec. S.-Papers showing
the dissolution Of the American Cigar
Stores Company were filed with the sec
rotary of State to-day. They were dated
December and signed by Charles A.
Whelan, as president, and John F..
secretary.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-29
No Real Estate Ring.

Mr. StelIwagen was asked concerning
the existence OF a real estate ring in the
District shortly after taking the stand.
lie denied emphatically that such com
bination existed or that there is any
community OF interest among real estate
men which would justify such a charge,
While Mr.. Stellwsgen testified, among
the spectators were Charles c. Glover.
President OF the Riggs National Bank;
Charles>J. Bell, President of the Ameri-
can Security and Trust Company, and
William ID. Hoover. President of the Ma
tionaI Savings and Trust Company. John
Joy Edison, President Of the Washington
Loan and Trust Company, was invited
to be present, but was unable to attend.
1t Is understood that all the men named
will be asked 10 testify before the in
vestigation Is concluded.
The hearings will be resumed Monday
morning.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-29
Has No Definite knowledge.


Mr.. Carusi-From your own knowledge
can you state whether the conclusions
suggested by Mr./Redfeld do or do not
accurately and correctly state the real
condition of the Commercial Fire In
surance Company?
Mr.. Stellwagen-As know nothing
about insurance accounting. l cannot.
That Commissioner Rudolph considered
the Superintendent of Insurance neglect
full OF his duty because of his failure to
call the attention of his superiors to the
significant facts in the report he submit
Ted on the financial condition of the Com
mercial, was brought out in the exam
ination OF Mr.. Rudolph. The latter pro-
tested, however, that he did not consid-
er this as indicating ineficiency on the
part of Mr.. Ingham. He did reproach
Mr.. Ingham for his neglect, however, he
testified.
Mr. Rudolph further testified, under
cross-examination by Mr.. Easby-Smith.
counsel for Ingham, that the latter had
time after time called his attention to
the crying need for reform in the insur-
ance code and had been largely respon-
sible for the preparation of a bill calling
for the amending of that code and which
was introduced in the Senate by Senator
Gallinger. One section Of the bill in
question provides that the superintendent
Of insurance may not issue certificate
to an insurance company until the capt.
tai stock has been fully paid up and all
organization expenses met, and that no
part of the capital or surplus shall be
used for organization purposes. 1t is the
contention OF counsel for Ingham that
the enactment of this bill would have
made impossible the condition Of affairs
now said IN exisf
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-29

Although mountains 5000 feet high in
tervene, Peru and Brazil, heretofore iso-
lated from each other, have been linked
by wireless telegraphy.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-29
Shows Difference Of $16,0sl.8s

Mr.. Redheld did not include under
Income" the item Of S22S.7l5. represent
ing the increased value Of the Com
merciafs share in the Southern Build
ing and listed under assets, because he
desires to establish. that except for the
sudden increase, the surplus of the COM
pany would have been extremely low
at the end OF the ten months covered
by the report. He did not include the
item OF sl+4.44l listed under Income"
because, as appears from the following
testimony, he desired to establish the
allegation that without the use OF this
item, the company could not have met
its running expenses during the ten
months
The following is taken from a steno-
graphic report of yesterdays proceed
ings:
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-29

Don't dose the system with a lot of dan
gerous habit-forming drugs. Physicians
everywhere are now prescribing HON
Lemon Seidlitz, the gOod-tasting seidlttz
powder. All druggists sell it.