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The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1912-01-25
RAILROAD CHIEFS KILLED
Illinois Central Passenger Trains Col
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Centralia, Ill.-Five persons are
known to be dead and more than a
score injured as a result of rear
end collision at Kinmundy, ILL.,, be-
tween Seminole Limited No. and No.
rs, also fast passenger train on the
Illinois Central railroad. The private
car of F. o. Melcher, second vice
president of the Rock Island railroad,
attached to train No. rs, was teles-
COPIED and the four occupants were
killed, also the engineer of No. 8.
The dead are F. o. Belcher, second
vice-president Of the Rock Island rail-
road, Winnetka, ILL.,; J. T. Harahan,
ST., former president of the Illinois
Central railroad, Chicago; E. E..
Wright, an attorney of Memphis,
Tenn; Albert H. Pierce, general soli-
citor, Chicago.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1912-01-25
REBATE INQUIRY is ON
Special Agent investigates Conditions
in San Francisco.

San Francisco.-That the depart
ment of justice contemplates the pro-
secution of certain trans-Pacifc
steamship companies for having given
rebates to favored shippers was the
intimation of A r. Dickinson, special
agent of the department, who made
his presence known here after having
spent a week in quiet study Of ship
ping conditions on the waterfront
Dickinson came here from Seattle,
where, he said, he had looked into
the reports that American firms ship
ping goods to the Orient over the
Northern Pacific railroad, owned by
J. J. Hill, and the Hill steamship line,
had received rebates from the steam
ship company.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1912-01-25
Eaoer Candidates Betoken Hot Race.

Olympia. - Although it is eight
months in advance Of the primaries
for the general election, the political
campaign in Washington may be said
to have fairly opened, and from now
on candidates for the various offices
will be as busy as the proverbial bee.
Never in the history of the state has
a campaign opened so actively at so
early a date, and it now seems safe
to predict that the 1912 election will
be attended by one of the hottest
political battles the state has known.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1912-01-25
Seattle Man Sued by Actress.

Seattle.-Society circles were some
what startled when it became known
that Miss Cheridah Simpson, musical
comedy star and vaudeville top-liner,
had brought suit against Frank M.
Stetson, son Of millionaire and him
self a wealthy machinery dealer, ask
ing $4,000 for breach of promise. Mr..
last July. Miss Simpson, in her COM
plant, filed in superior court, says
that he promised in 1909 to marry her
and that she has remained single in
that belief.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1912-01-25
TAFT OUTSPOKEN IN
DEFENDING COURTS
Not All People, President De-
cIares, Are Fitted for Pop-
ular Government.

New York.-With denunciation of
the principle of judicial recall, deliver
I'd to the bar association of the state
of New York at it's banquet, President
Taft concluded busy visit. After
plea for simplifcation of legal pro-
cedure, which he argued with much
earnestness before the company of
lawyers, Mr.. Taft waxed more incisive
In coming to the topic on which he
evidently felt deeply.
eve do not believe that all people
are fitted for popular government" he
said. "Some of us don't dare say so,
but I do, and the question whether
a people is fitted for popular self-gov-
eminent depends upon the restraint
that the minority can place upon the
majority to see that justice is done.
1--WE of the bar are called upon TO
decide whether we are going to pro-
tect the judiciary and continue it in
dependent of a majority during time
that it is deciding questions of law
and justice.
"The judicial recall-the words
themselves are so inconsistent that
hate to utter them! Are we going to
make our constitution a liquid thing
so that a majority can flood the halls
of Justice, decide every action and
override with popular passion and
prejudice every principle of this gov
eminent, the greatest God ever
made?"
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1912-01-25
Chinese Republic Makes Paper None

hicago.-Currency used by the
new Chinese republic is being printed
in Chicago. This became known
when a Chinaman, arrested, was
found to have one Of the notes. The
order for the printing was left here,
1t was learned, by DR.. Sun Vat Sen.
before he departed for China.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1912-01-25
THE MARKETS,
Portland.

Wheat-Track prices: Club. SIC:
bluestem, SAC; red Russian. Soc
Barley-Feed, $40 per ton.
oats-No. white, $31 per ton.
Hay-Timothy. valley, SIS; alfalfa.
$14.
Butter-Creamery, CSC.
Eggs-Ranch, SOC.
Hops-1s11 crop, 44c; 1910, nomi-
nal; contracts, 25c.
NORTHEASTERN Oregon, s@16c:
Willamette Valley, 15@17c.
Mohair-37c.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1912-01-25
May Repeal Anti-Treatino Law,

Tacoma.-Effort to repeal Tacoma's
anti-treating law is likely to be made
at the next city election, according
to reports given out here. The ordin-
ance was approved by vote of the
people year ago, and can only be
repealed by the same process. The
anti-treating ordinance has been a
bone of contention in city affairs ever
since it was passed.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1912-01-25
Cuban Policy is Approved.

London.-President Tafts course in
the matter of the Cuban note is COM
mended throughout Europe, save in a
few quarters. The sole criticism is
that "a wise step has been taken be-
latedly"
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1912-01-25
Columbia Farmers Hold Grain,

notwithstanding to local grain
dealers apparently about one-ffth of
last years grain crop of this section
still remains in the hands of the farm
ers of Columbia county. The amount
still unsold Is variously placed at from
225,000 to 275 600 bushels. Practically
al of this amount IL in wheat,
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1912-01-25
Aviator Carries Three Passengers.

New York.-Four persons flew sim
ultaneously in one aeroplane at Mas
sau boulevard at a height of 500 feet
for over 10 minutes. 1t was the first
time the feat had been accomplished
in America.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1912-01-25
Innocent Slayer Commits Suicide.

Tacoma, Wash.-"Dear Sister: I
have killed Belle by accident. For
give me, forgive me. I have taken
poison to end my life.
"T. B. NEFF."
The above note crudely written on
piece of writing paper explaining
his deed was found in the hat band
of T. B. Neff, aged % years, a ranch
er near Puyallup, who after accident
ally killing his 12-year-old niece, An
nabelle Bond, committed suicide.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1912-01-25
Seattle,

Wheat-Bluestem, SAC; club. Sic:
red Russian, soc.
Barley-$40 per ton.
Oats-$30 per ton,
Butter-Creamery, Ssc.
Eggs-31c.
Hay-Timothy, SIS per ton. 5
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1912-01-25

George Harvey, editor of Harper's
Weekly, who was told by Woodrow
Wilson that his support was detr-
ment In his campaign for the Demo-
cratic presidential nomination.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-06-14
Willis p. Shelton.

There seems to be a mystery con.
corning the death of Willis P. Shell
ton, at Tacoma, one night last week,
which it is difficult to account for on
any reasonable view from the Cir
cumstances stated. 1t had been at
tributed to dependency, but we are
assul ed by a relative that the u.s.
ual causes for dependency are en-
tirely lacking. He was not out OF
employment nor in need of money.
and his future prospects were ex-
ceedingly favorable. He owned con-
siderable property and had been Of
fered numerous positions at very
liberal salary. He was happily mar
ried to daughter of our well-known
townsman, George Langridge. So
prominent was he in logging circles
that he was to have been elected
President of the new IOggers Con-
gress which was to convene in this
city the coming summer. He had
been employed as superintendent for
the Wheeler. Osgood Company OF
Tacoma, for the Poulson Logging
Company of Hoquiam, and for other
large logging concerns in Western
Washington. and he was to depart
for the Philippines on two years
contract for management Of a lum-
Der industry at 50, 900 per annum.
Under all those circumstances it
almost staggers belief that his death
was by his own hand.
Mr.. Shelton was 40 years Of age
we'll educated, and numbered his
friends by the score.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-06-14

The akeleton Of man supposed to
have died several years ago. was
found on Brawne avenue, Wostside,
Wednesday afternoon. Bullet holes
In the skull show that q large ball
had entered the head in front Of the
right ear and came out behind the
left, but no weapon was found WHICH
would have been likely he'd II baaA
suicide. The remains had been con-
cealed behind the branches Of 9 tree
which seems to have been felled for
that purpose. A derby hat and 4
pair Of sheea were found In q good
state Of preservation. but the cloth.
Ing and flesh had disappeared. No
means OF identification were found
except these articles and . fountain
pen. The skeleton was found BY G.
E. Giles, who reported the fact to
the authorities. The remains were
gathered together and have been
Held BY Coroner Sticllin for the diff
6cult task of Identification. Il il
thought that ct least ten years en-.
posture has been sustained and couse-
quently the Inexperienced Of q young
named man VIM. Drown about that
time. gives rise to the belief that
it might CO him; but this is Of course
mere guess work. ard il is possible
that the truth win never be Known.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-06-14
METEOROLOGICAL.

The following record OF temperature
o,J rainfall. for the week ending Wednes-
Gov lime -. is from a record kept and
t;n,ilv furnished the STANDARD hv NJ.
OConnor. Voluntary Observer Depart
ment OF Agriculture Weather Bureau:
Temperature, Rain
m ftll
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-06-14
For Sale.

A good farm wagon-Studebaker
make-almost new, for sale cheap.
For particulars, phone 355-L, Olym-
pia.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-06-14

streets, was made to extineuish q
blaze caused by live Goals in an ash
barrel in an clubhouse. The firemen
are complimented for their prompt
response IN both instances,
Mrs. Kate Young, who has been
engaged in creating q movement for
an Orphans Home in this city. un-
der the management OF the pioneer
lodge Of Odd Fellows. has been COM
PEELED to report to the Chamber OF
Commerce that the Grand Lodge
had resolved to take no action in the
matter for the pe4t tw9 yaars. The
lady il greatly disappointed at the
failure of Q plan which she had
thought was in q fair way Of realiza-
tiop.
A stamp-collectlng organization
has been formed ia this city, called
the Philatelic Club, with Arthur
X. Roberts for President; Lincoln
Lounsbury. Vice President; Mrs. e.
G. Story. Directress Of Programmes,
and Sidney Rankina Secretary and
treasurer. The preliminary organ
ization has ten members, and stands
next to Seattle In si1e and interest
manifested In its objects. This we
believe will closely crowd upon our
town bearing the largest list Of Sc
cret societies in the State.
No better selection OF Chairman OF
committee and manager Of the 9Th
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-06-14

Picture Show Managers, Attention!
Man piano player, and his wife to
sell tickets, are at liberty for en-.
gagement. Address.
The STANDARD,
Olympia, Wash.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-06-14

Millinery, Dryfoods and Notioas.
Go to Wertheim's Variety Store
for millinery. drygoods and notions.
316 East Fourth staeet, opposite
State printing Office. Phone 2O7.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-06-14

than of Harry Rant, although the
spelling of whose name may not fol
low all the rules of American orthog
raphy). He expects to make the
parade especially interesting, and is
trying to interest the oranges in
the display of floats representing
a show of special crops and products.
He has signified that a prize shall
also go to the fraternal order having
the best display
Mrs. Duncan ]. Bigelow, who is at
the head Of the managing committee
to serve refreshments at the Pho
neers' picnic, next Tuesday, wishes
to announce that one of the features
of the occasion will be an abundance
of Strawberries and cream. Besides
that, there will De dainties in the
line of eatabes suitable for all elder
ly people as well as young folks. An
attempt will be made to provide con-
veyances for all wishing to attend,
of which announcements will be made
later.
Among the sudden deaths we have
to note this week, is that of Mrs. F.
C. Williams, who died in Seattle,
Wednesday morning, from the eff.
fects of an operation for an abscess
and tumor. She and her husband
have resided in this city the past
few months in the management oil
the Olympia Theater. They were
married % years ago in this city.
The only near relative of the de-
ceased is a sister in Seattle. It is
understood that the funeral and in-
tertGent will be made at Seattle.
The city council has under consider
alton a project for filing in the mouth
of Smuggler's Cove near Priest Point,
to permit extensions of a roadway
along the whole waterfront to Gull
Harbor, for the accommodation of
pleasure-seekers coming from the
northward. The proximity of the
dredger suggests early action, to
secure at a minimum cost the many
benefits that will result from this
project. which includes possible q
short dock, for steamers of ordinary
draft. which will doubtless induce ex-
cursions from down-sound cities for
use of our beautiful park.
George and Nancy Movers and
William Jenkins, brought from San
Francisco on charge Of having alb
Quoted Frances Anderson, q minor.
Is years of age, from her fathers
home, near Lacey, are in Jail await
ing trial which is delayed by the
crowded condition of the calendar
and illness of Prosecutor Wilson.
They have been held subject to 81
600 bonds each, awaiting trial. A
charge of white slavery has been
preferred in amended complaint
against the Nevers and Jenkins.
and they are cited to appear aud
answer Monday. in the Superior
Court.
Under a new decision all State
liquor licenses will fall due July LIST
Of the present year, when new Il
censes will be issued for . period OF
one year, which plan makes State
licenses become delinquent stimuli
taneously with the Federal licenses.
1t is provided that all applications
that are not in by July 18th. will be
delinquent and prosecution will en-
sue, and q severe penalty will follow
q fine Of from 800 to $500, or i'm.
,nrionu mont from ono n eiv rvnorthe
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-06-14

w. H. Turne r left to-day on visit
to Fa rming ton, New Mexico.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-06-14


no control.
Miss Edna Patnude and Harry f.
Nelson were united in marriage
Saturday, by Rev Father Malley,
and partook Of wedding breakfast
at the home of the brides sister,
Mrs. Joseph Reder. after which they
departed for Vancouver, B. c., their
future home.
Mrs. Ida Anderson, wife of well
known rancher near this city. died of
tuberculosis, Wednesday, which is
supposed to have been induced by
burns from boiling paintexploded by
fire some months ago She was a
native of Finland, and is survived by
her husband and three children.
Delegates from the local camp of
Spanish War Veterans left this week
to attend State Encampment that
was held in Everett yesterday.
Those from Olympia are as follows:
J. Grant Hinkle, Ralph Eastman,
John Stokes, j. E. HOskins, Geo. A
Torchio, Ed. A. Henderson and Ed.
McClarty.
On Saturday, in the First Con-
gregational Church. Tacoma, Miss
Olive Overhulse, formerly of this
city. and Winthrop c. BelIaway, of
South Bend. were united in mar
riage. The groom's home is in De-
troit. Mich, where the couple pro-
pose making their home. after short
residence at South Bend.
Several Olympia passengers were
F, on the train which met with an un-
important wreck on the Tacoma
Portland road this week, but nobody
was hurt. A local interest attaches
from the fact that Mrs. Carlyon.
Rev. D. A. Thompson and wife and
John H. Norris and wife were Olym-
pia passengers on the train.
On Sunday the steamer Nisqually
brought up from Tacoma 1925 Eagles.
on visi: to the Olympia aerie. They
partook of an excellent repast in
Eagles hall, and a meet in Tumwater
Park and a dance by the Tumwater
club. They left on their return at
$50 o'clock, and seemed well pleased
with their reception and entertain
ment.
Rev. A. H. Hause has drifted back
to the ministry-the Second Baptist
Church of Seattle. He seems to be o
man of many purposes and not long
contented In any. From the Aber-
deem police, he acted for q time as
Secretary of the local Y. NJ. G. A.,
then as a member of the Olympia po-
lice, and is now again pounding q
pulpit in the down Sound city.
The Governor has issued extradi.
ton papers for H. r. Winston, want
ed at Chehalis for grand larceny.
He is. now under arrest in Oregon
also for Joe Brown and w. Serbs,
wanted at Spokane, under arrest fol
robbery, and held in Montana; also
for ]. ]. Griffin. held in California
for return to Franklin county. where
he is wanted for grand larceny.
Frank T. Watson, Secretary OF the
Chamber OF Commerce, who attend.
ed Seattle sessions Of the NOrthwes,
Development League. reports that
Olympia will probably be made The
Western headquarters OF the Con
gress. II this is done, Secretary
will be retained here and an Office
opened. Dr.. I. =. Harold Of S0aE
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-03-22
SYNOPSIS.
1T. 1909. BY CIV DtLLIEGHArf COMPANY

Howard Jeffries, bankers son, under
the evil influence of Robert Underwood,
w-student at Yale, leads life of dis
sipation, marries the daughter of gam
bier who died in prison, and is dfsowned
by his father. He is out of work and in
desperate straits. Underwood, who had
once been engaged to Towards step
mother, Alicia, is apparently in prosper
Gus circumstances. Taking advantage of
his intimacy with Alicia, he becomes a
sort of social highwayman. Discovering
his true character. Alicia denies him the
house. He sends her a note threatening
suicide. Art dealers for whom he acted
as commissioner. demand an accounting.
He cannot make. good. Howard calls at
his apartments in an intoxicated condi-
ton to request a loan of 81 900 to enable
him TO take up a business proposition
Underwood tells him he is in debt up to
his eyes. Howard drinks himself into a
maudlin condition, and goes to sleep on a
dtvan. caller is announced and Under
wood draws a screen around the drunken
sleeper. Alicia enters. She demands a
promise from Underwood that he will not
take his life. He refuses unless she will
renew her patronage. This she refuses,
and takes her leave. Underwood kills
himself The report of the pistol AVA
kens Howard. He finds Underwood dead.
Realizing his predicament he attempts to
flee and Is met by Underwood's valet.
Howard is turned over to the police.
Capt. Clinton, notorious for his brutal
treatment of prisoners, puts Howard
through the third degree, and finally gets
an alleged confession from the harassed
man. Annie. Howards wife, declares her
belief in her husbands innocence.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-03-22

From what l hear" he said, "old
man Jefries won't raise a finger to
save his scapegrace son from going
to the chair. He's done with him for
good and ALL"
Chuckling aloud and talking to him
self rather than to his yis-a-yis. he
muttered:
THAT alone will convince the jury.
They'll argue that the boy can't be
much good if his own go back on
him"
Annie's eye flashed
"Precisely!" she exclaimed. But
his own won't go back on him. I'll
see to it that they don't" Rising and
turning toward the door. she asked:
Have you anything more to say to
me, captain"
NO." replied the captain hesitat-
ingly. You can go. OF course you'll
be called later for the trial. You can
see your husband in the Tombs when
you wish
No man is so hard that he has not
soft spot somewhere. At heart
Capt Clinton was not an unkind man.
Long service in the police force and
mistaken notion of the proper
method of procedure in treating his
prisoners had hardened him and made
him brutal. Secretly he felt sorry
for this plucky, energetic little woman
who had such unbounded faith in her
good-for-nothing husband, and was
ready to fight all alone in his defense.
Eyeing her with renewed interest, he
demanded:
What are you going to do now?"
Annie reached the door, and draw
ing herself up to her full height,
turned and said:
I'm going to undo all you have
done, Capt. Clinton. I'm going to free
my husband and prove his innocence
before the whole world. l don't know
how I'm going to do it, but I'll do it.
I'll fight you, captain, to the last ditch,
and I'll rescue my poor husband from
your clutches if it takes everything
possess in the world"
Quickly she opened the door and
disappeared.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-03-22

fastened to the ceiling, with a two
pound weight attached to the lower
end. This should be just high enough
to hang the bird to be picked at a
convenient height. The weight ie
used to save tying a knot each time;
as all that is necessary is to wind
the string around the birds legs, and
the weight will hold it securely. aUse
a box or barrel to catch the feathers;
and a small paint-can, with a hook
fastened to the handle, is hooked
into the birds mouth to catch the
blood and prevent it's soiling the
feathers. 1t requires very little prac
tice to kill the birds in this manner
After the bird is hanged by the legs
cross the wings at the back anG
grasp the head in the left hand. the
back Of the head in the palm: and
with the end of the second finger
hold the mouth open; then, with the
knife in the right hand, make a dag
onal cut across the roof OF the mouth
just where the arteries enter the
head. Then, with the point Of tbs
4 blade, pierce the brain in about tn
middle Of the roof of the mouth
which will loosen the feathers. TIL
moment the operation is finished, tn,
bird should be plucked, as the cool
| ing of the body makes the feathers
harder to pick. A common pocket
knife, with medium-sized blade
makes q good instrument for stick.
ing.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-03-22
CHAPTER XII.

The American dearly loves a SEN
sation, and the bigger and more blood
curdling it is the better. Nothing is
more gratifying on arising in the
morning and sitting down to partake
of daintily served breakfast than to
glance hurriedly over the front page
of ones favorite newspaper and see it
covered with startling headlines. 1t
matters little what has happened dur
ing the night to shock the community,
so long as it satisfies ones appetite
for sensational news. 1t can be a
fatal confagration, fearful railroad
wreck, a gigantic bank robbery, a hor-
rible murder, or even scandalous
divorce case. All one asks is that it
be something big, with column after
column of narrowing details. The
newspapers are fully alive to what is
expected of them, but it is not always
easy to supply the demand There
are times when the metropolis Ian
cuisines for news of any description.
There are no disastrous fires, trains
run without mishap, burglars go on a
vacation, society leaders act with de-
corum-in word the city is deadly
dull Further consideration of the
tariff remains the most thrilling topic
the newspapers can find to write
about.