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The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1912-02-23
J. Hay Fant.
w ID. Kitchens.
FOR CLERK OF COURT

hereby annes1e .fnyseK a candidate
for election TO thy sSffste of Clerk of Court
for Union County, and pledge myself to
abide by the decisioii 81 the Democratic
Primary election -.
HE, q. Sonthard.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1912-02-23
COMMISSIONERS OF PUBLIC WORKS

l hereby announce myself as a candidate
for reelection. to the Office of Commission
er of Public Works for the City OF Union,
subject to the decision of the Democratic
Primary election.
w. >. McI.ure.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1912-02-23
CITY CANDIDATES
FOR MAYOR

hereby announce myself candidate
for reelection 10 the office Mayor of the
City of Union, and pledge myself to
abide by the decision of the Democratic
Primary election.
T. &. Duncan.
l hereby announce myself candidate
for election to the Office of Mayor of the
City of Union, and pledge myself to abide
by. the decision of the Democratic
fripiary election.
j. Frost Walker, Jr.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1912-02-23
FOR TREAsbRElt

hereby announce myself a candidate
for reelection to the office of Treasurer
OF Union County, and pledge myself to
abide by the decision of the Democratic
Primary election.
j. III RartIps
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1912-02-23
FOR AIDERAIAN-WARD /.

l hereby announce myself candidate
for election to the office OF Alderman for
Ward One, City of Union, and pledge
myself to abide by the decision of the
Democratic Primary election.
G.. A. Wood.
hereby announce myself a candidate
for election TO the office of Warden for
Ward One, in the City of Union and
pledge myself to abide by the decision
Of the Democratic Primary election.
+. ID. Humphries.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-08-23
REFORMER IS
AN EX-CONvICT
Councilman Resigns Confessing
He Was a Jail-Bird.
MAYOR PLEADS FOR HIM
Former piekpoeket and seeond'story
Man, Known In Underworld as
"New York Slln"-Friends Hope
10 Prevent Resignation.

Philadelphia.-William Burke, elect
&c a member Of the common council
from the 33d Ward as a retormer Oh
| the Keystone ticket last fall, has re.
signed. In doing so he has taken the
people OF the city into his confidence
m : remarkable confession, published
In newspaper 70 the effect that hav-
ing spent the greater part OF bis life
as pickpocket, yeggman, second
story thief, bank robber and house
breaker being known az New YORK
slim" he repenteG his misdeeds II the
Charleston state prison in Massachu-
setts and became a Ph!ladelphian II
1904 determined 70 lead an honorable
an6 honored life.
lie moved 10 this city, practiced the
trade OF wood carving that he learned
in prison and became Identified with
the reform politicians.
Not one Of his associates suspected
his criminal record and he was held il
high regard by all those who knew
him officially. IL the street one day
ne saw one Of his former pals ia
crime. The man recognized him, and
told him be knew OF his election TO the
Council and demanded money Tor
keeping the secret. Burke paid him.
The man continued 10 demand money
and Burke, 20 keep his story from
reaching the public, continued to pay.
lie has been married sinee his re-
lease from the prison at Charlestown
and has two children. Yeggman, pick
pocket and burglar he admits he was,
but ne declares that he has tried 10
1--we a righteous life since his release
in 1907. lie tells the story as follows:
"I was doing well. ! married and
was happy, A girl was born 70 my
wife. I thought / had lived down my
past-God knows ] had tried to!
But ambitious as ! was TO make the
most of my new life finally decided
to take a chance. ! became candi-
date for Common Council. At the cleo.
ton in November Of last year / was
elected a member OF Common Councils
from the Thirty.third Ward by a ma
iority Of about 1000 votes over my
opponent.
Mayor Rudolph Blankenburg, in q
statement issued from Pocono Pines,
practically leads a movement to turn
back the resignation Of William
Burke as a councilman, and allow him
70 face the music Of his confession,
but remain a City Father.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-08-23
CITIZENS DEMAND
END or GRAFT
New York in Mass Meeting De-
CIares War on Crime.
DESIRE A PURIFIED CITY
Meeting, Solemn and Intense, Demands
Cancer C Vice and Police Graft Be
Cut out-commIttee Of Citizens
to Garry out Orders

New York. Citizens Of New York
city in mass meeting at Cooper Union
demanded il no uncertain terms that
police graft and blackmail here must
cease.
Ringing resolutions, preceded by
speeches by District Attorney Whit
man. Alderman Curran, Emory r..
Buckner ard others, were adopted
calling for a thorough inquiry into the
murder Of Herman Rosenthal, the
gambler and the conditions which
gave rise 10 that crime, and pledging
hearty cooperation to those who have
undertaken to end the so-called cpl
demic ot corruption and oppression N
This city.
"The killing OF Herman Rosenthal
was a murder, of course-but it was
more than that said Whitman. In
the light OF all the circumstances It
was challenge TO our very c!viliza-
tiou itself
IL was q remarkable assemblage in
more respects than one. Three times
as many people turned out as We're
able 10 get into the ancient hall. 1t
was enthusiastic only on occasions.
The temper of the three thousand men
and women who gained admission was
pitched on the grave and solemn lines
cf those facing a serious duty.
Ii was an earnest and intense gath
ering, which served to show the re-
verse side Of the picture which the
events of the past month have i'm
printed as typical Of New York.
No one was attacked No bittey-
ness was displayed. The voice Of or
derly, law abiding New York was reg
.stereG
And. lastly, II adopted a series Of
resolutions which call into existence q
committee Of determined citizens, en-
powered to raise funds and set about
diligently and perseveringly 10 reform
the conditions which called IL into
being
The committee consists Of Eugene
T.. Outerbridge, Jacob II. Schin Flu
gene 4. Phibin, Dr. Henry Moskowitz,
Allan Robinson. F. s. Tomlin, Ray
mond V lngersoll. Mrs. Charles II. Is
raels and George p. Agnew.
New York. If the three thousand rep.
resentatves are TO be believed has
but one opinion OF the murder.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-08-23
JEALOUS WIFE
KILLS HER RIVAL
Mrs. LeOIa Jones OF Nashville
Shoots Dead Mrs. AIVa Cave.
The VICTIM WAS A WIDOW
Two Bullets In Her Reart-S'aye'
Phones Police and is Arrested as
She Leaves Street Car on Her
Way 10 Surrender.

Nashville. Tenn.--Mrs. Leola Jones
IS q prisoner in the county jail, charg
cd with the murder Of Mrs AlFa iran
ces Cave. widow Of Steve Cave anC
daughter-in-law of the Rev. K. LIN
Cave. pastor Of the Woodland Street
Christian Church and Chaplain Gen
eral Of the United Confederate Neter
ans
The motive behind the killing q
Mrs. cave appears 10 ne jealousy as
Mrs. Joness husbands name had been
connected with Mrs Caves by the
neighborhood aoss,ps Of North Nash
Vile on several occasions.
Some months aao Mrs Jones flee
a petition for divorce against her hus
band, but the petition was dismissed
She had not been living with him for
several months. hut neighbors say =
had been seen abou, The home Of Mrs
Cave 1907 Ninth Avenue, where the
killing occurred
Mrs. Cave was sitting in her front
hall when the front gate opened ano
Mrs. Jones walked toward the house
No word was spoken, and as Mrs
Jones approached she fired twice, bo'b
shots taking effect IN Mrs. Caves
heart. Notwithstanding this. Mrs
Cave managed 20 reach her bedroom
and there she fell dead across the beG
Mrs. Jones then walked to a drug
store near by and telephoned 10 the
police station. An auto patrol wagon
was hurried to the scene, but not he
fore Mrs Jones had boarded car
She was apprehended as she was ieav
ing the transfer station bound for the
police station.
Mrs. cave was so years old ano
rather striking in appearance. she
leaves a little girl years o,d and a
son > years OLD Her husband dieo
about eighteen months ago.
Mrs. Jones operates a dry cleaning
esas sblishment in North Sixth avenue
She was visited in person by her faith
er. J. NJ. Hooper. who is employed by
the Nashville Railway and Ligh- Com
pany, and everything that could be
done to make her cell comfortable
during her confinement was arranged
The killing has caused a sensation
not only by reason OF the principals
being women, but on account OF the
prominence Of the family of Mrs. Cave
Or. r. Lin Cave, her father-in-law, is
a venerable and beloved pastor of this
city. He has held charges in Atlanta
and has a brother in the ministry in
St. Louis. For several years he was
connected with one OF the leading
church colleges in Lexington, Ky, and
for years he has been one Of the lead
ers in religious circles throughout this
section.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-08-23
INSPECTOR HAYES SUSPENDED.
Shield Taken from Police officer Men.
toned In Rosenthal Case.

Shield Taken from Police Officer Men
toned In RosenthaI Case.
New York-Police Inspector Cor.
nelius c. Hayes was degraded 70 the
rank OF captain, suspended from duty
pending trial and charged by Commits.
sioner Waldo with making an "uu.
qualifedly false statement that Wal
do had ordered him not TO raid disor.
Gerly houses IN the Tenderloin with.
out first notifying the Commissioner
Hayes must stand trial on the
charge OF making "a false official state
ment, and must answer also for condi-
tlons in his district as disclosed by
raids conducted by the District-Attor.
ney.
Hayes and Capt. William Day were
the officers for whom Herman Rosen-
thai, the murdered gambler, sought
warrants on July u, charging them
with oppression. Magistrate Butts de-
MED RosenthaIs application, and the
gambler went TO the District-Attorney
with his story os police graft.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-08-23

Only a few years ago the chickens
and the pigs got most of the residuum
Of q churnlng. They get very little
Of 1t now, for the wise men OF the
hospitals have educated the public to
a knowledge OF its value. Not only in
cases Of serious stomachic ailment
but for all persons Of feeble or i'm.
paired digestion, buttermilk is now es
teemed a boon. The once despised
by-product ranks with sweet milk
and outranks II both with those who
find II palatable and crave Il, and
with those for whom it is incidentally
prescribed. The taste for buttermilB
Is mostly acquired, but once one gets
the habit il grows and sticks Back
Of the developed fondness for the
cold, tart, acid beverage Is the agree
able consciousness that the drink
with the casein principle OF MIX elm.
mated, Is food salutary, wholesome
and easily digested, and that the more
one imbibes Of 1t so much the better,
says the Philadelphia Press. Recent
years have witnessed an enormous
Increase in the consumption OF butter
milk.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-08-23
ATHLETICS AND HOLY MEN.
&. r. sIHLE>

That Inconsistent demand that cler-
gymen shall not be as other men,
which, when IL appears, rebounds 10
the disadvantage of the parishioners'
has had a severe check from an ac-
tive young vicar of Birmingham
Rev. Mr.. Gillingham is known across
England as the Essex county crlck-
eter, and incidentally as the vicar
Of Holy Trinity. Certain OF his parish
toner's who intimated that such con
duct was unseemly in holy man, now
wish they had not, for the vicar made
a spirited defense, and even the con
servative wing of the press greets MS
remarks with hearty applause. the
vicar declares that cricket is an as
set TO him; that when he goes to
speak 10 men, IL Is not as the vicar
OF Holy Trinity, but as the Essex
cricketer, says the Boston Transcript
Furthermore, Il appears that this en-
terprising young athlete has collected
$500 from cricketers and lovers OF
the game, without which il would have
been impossible TO carry on the work
of the parish. The charge Is often
brought against the clergy that they
cannot do what other men do, and
they are generally represented az
palefaced weaklings. ! know perfect
ly well that was not ordained 10 play
cricket; that my mission In life is TO
touch the hearts Of men and bring
them back 10 heaven again This }
am trying TO do, and II ] found my
cricket a hindrance rather than
help, / should give il up Immediately"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-08-23
suNeusN BLISTER KILLS MAN.
Becomes Infected and Blood Poison
ING Causes Death.

Bay Shore, i. IAN infected blist.
or. caused. II is said. by sunburn. is
thought 20 have caused the death OF
Winthrop Jordan. a summer resident
OF this place. Jordan. several days
ago was sunburned and the skin be
gan TO peel. Soon blood poison start
ed i'm his under lip. where a blister
had formed. and in spite OF the efforts
OF a physician he grew worse stead
lily.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-08-23

The case Of the Nottingham politi
clans who were fined for swearing in
their club carries one back to the past
says the LondSn Chronicle. Back to
the days when fines were fixed fitted
to the rank Of the offender In 1850
a law was passed for the better pre-
venting and suppresslngs" of swear.
ing. Ii fixed the fines, and directed
that a record OF offenders be kept by
justice Of the peace and published
quarterly. A lord could swear to his
hearts content for $3.50, baronet OF
knight for S6.25, and while the strong
word cost an esquire 1920, gentle.
man could relieve his feelings for
$3.50 All inferior persons" for rs
cents. This for the first ofrense You
were allowed nine lives, so T. speak.
But after the ninth conviction you
were common swearer" and were
in danger Of Jail
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-08-23

Two Russian noblemen plan to see
the United States in four days. After
four days Of industrious observation
they probably will consider them.
selves competent to tell us how to run
the country. The average English
writer can get enough material here
in two days to turn out half a dozen
volumes Of abuse.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-08-23

A Pittsburg man who assaulted an
umpire received a severe sentence. In.
cluding both a heavy fine and a long
term in Jail. Overenthusiastic fans
must wish that the good old days
would return, when killing an umpire
was part of the fun and no molly.
coddle ideas interfered with II.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-08-23
CANAL FREE TO COASTERS.
Deny Free Tolls TO Ameriesn.owned
Vessels IN Foreign Trade.

Washington.-A complete agree
ment was reached by the Conference
Committee on the Panama Canal bill.
retaining in effect practically every
thing proposed by the House as well
as some Of the Senate changes The
agreement eliminates. however, the
Senate amendment extending the free
toll provision for American coastwise
ships 70 include American ships in the
foreign trade.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-08-23

King George Of England has be
slowed a life-saving medal on a prIs.
oner, who, at the risk OF his own life.
saved that OF his captor, when both
were crossing a river. Perhaps the
prisoner. despite his noble instincts.
would have preferred a pardon to a
prize.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-08-23
TURKS MASSACRE WOMEN.

Children cf christians Are Also Slain
and Girls Carried of.
Cettlnje. Montenegro re-
ports have gained circulation in the
capital Of another massacre Of Christ
lans by Mohammedans in Albania
A band Of Mohammedan arnauts.
supported by Turkish troops. attacked
section Of theChristian population in
the Berana district OF Albania, which
lies close 70 the Montenegrin frontier.
n fierce fight ensued and women
and children are reported TO have been
murdered by the Wholesale
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-08-23
WOMAN ON POLICE FORCE.
Mayor Of Topeka Names Her 10 Arres,
Maynard Girls.

Topeka. Kan.-Mayor Billiard ap
pointed Mrs. Lillian A. King a mem
ber of the Topeka police force. Mrs
King formerly published a newspaper
and is considered a level.headed WON
an.
She is Secretary of the Kansas
State Temperance Union.
Mrs. King will be detailed 10 arrest
wayward young girls.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-08-23
PITTSBURGH CLEANS UP.
One HUNDRED Resorts Closed by Or
DER Of Morals Chief.

Pittsburgh-A demand by Or. r.
A. Rhoades. head Of the Morals Com
mission. that the police attack the so
clal evil. resulted in an order that
closed 100 resorts.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-08-23

A steamship captain reports that of
the Virginia coast he came across a
school Of fve-foot green turtles. over
$50 in number. But why should this
tantalizing news be told to an agon.
ized public that sees with its minds
eye so much savory soup in the raw
drifting awav7
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-08-23
ORDERS 10000 VACCINATIONS.

Pittsburgh Health Director Fights
Spread Of Smallpox.
Pittsburgh.-E r. Walters, Director
OF the Department OF Public Health,
issued an order that all the residents
in the upper end Of the old Lawrence.
vile district be vaccinated az once.
This measure was taken TO prevent
the further spread OF smallpox.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-08-23

SO great is the vogue of the bare
foot dance that perhaps ere long the
sandal will supersede the shoe for
daily wear; at least the chiropodists
hope so.
The Ely miner., 1912-04-12
At the M. E. church a

day. At the M. E. church a
special program had been prepared
for the evening service consisting
of vocal selections, readings and
recitations by the various classes in
the Sunday school. The program
was in charge of John Nankervis
and all those taking part did we'll.
An exceptionally large attendance
was manifest. The choir also gave
some well rendered Easter music
under the able direction of Director
Martin Prisk.
The Ely miner., 1912-04-12

w. F. Rourk of Waseca was in
the city Tuesday. Mr.. Rourk is a
contractor in and manufacturer of
artificial stone sidewalks and had
noticed in one of the trade papers
that Ely was putting in cement
walks and white way and came
up to see about getting a contract.
He learned with regret that the
contract had been let last summer.
The visitor was very favorably i'm
pressed with our city and says he
will come again. He will keep in
touch with the work prospected
through the Miner and be prepared
to get IN on the next contract, if
possible.
The Ely miner., 1912-04-12

Miss Elizabeth Western returned
Monday from a lengthy visit with
her sister at Minot, N. D. Miss
Western has an announcement in
another column to the effect that
she will open an Office in the Ex-
change Hotel where she will do
stenography for all in need of this
class of work.
The Ely miner., 1912-04-12

Fl. Damn who has filled the
position as casualty clerk for the
Oliver Mining company here for
some time has resigned and will go
to Duluth it is understood with one
of the prominent wholesale firms.
Mr.. Damn made many friends
while here who regret to see him
leave but congratulate him on his
promotion.
The Ely miner., 1912-04-12

Mayor Weinzierl took the oath
of Office Saturday at once got busy.
The mayor named Anton Kotche-
var as chief Of police and the
|appointee took charge of the Office
Sunday morning. Jack Maxi re-
placed Peter Matheson OH the force.
& Lish LaBeau still holds his job
and the the probabilities are he will
remain.
The Ely miner., 1912-04-12

The remains of Gustaf Miller
who died suddenly at the st. Croix
mill at Winton Tuesday of heart
failure were brought to the Laing
undertaking rooms in this city
where they now are. His relatives
in New York have been notified.
No arrangements have as yet been
made for the funeral. Miller was
a fireman and had been employed
at the St. Croix mill for a year.
The Ely miner., 1912-04-12

Miss Jeanette Sheridan was given
shower at the home of Mrs. p.
Schaefer Saturday evening at
which about thirty of the frinds of
the young lady were present.
Cards were played and the honors
for the evening were taken by Miss
Lyman, Miss Margaret Kellas and
Mrs. Henry Chinn. Many beauti-
full and appropriate gifts were
"showered" on the guest of honor
whose marriage will take place OIL
the 18th. Mrs. Schaefer and Mrs.
G. McMahan were hostesses at the
shower.
The Ely miner., 1912-04-12

The fire department were called
out Monday morning at 2 o'clock
by an alarm from box Al.
The alarm proved false as no one
nor a fire were found.
The Ely miner., 1912-04-12

Walter Sletten of the Busy Store
left Wednesday for a months visit
in the cities on the western coast.
He will spend some time at
Everett, Spokane and Seattle,
Wash. and Portland, Oregon. His
place at Miller's is being filled
during his absence by George
Sletten.
The Ely miner., 1912-04-12

Read the council proceedings in
another column. They are in
:eresting and are the last official
acts of last years city fathers.
The Ely miner., 1912-04-12

Mrs. Roy Hillman and son came
up from Two Harbors Saturday for
a visit with Mrs. Hillman's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. LaBeau.
The Ely miner., 1912-04-12

Good Friday was observed by
the closing of the business houses,
mines and schools. The day was
an exceptionally warm one and the
first real summer of the season.
The thermometer registered 80
degrees.
The Ely miner., 1912-04-12

Arthur Aubin formerly one of
Ely's High School athletic young
sters has been chosen on the all
state basketball team at Superior.
He was also chosen as captain of
this years football team at the
Superior High.
The Ely miner., 1912-04-12

Walter Eisenach came up fir ON
McGregor where he is static ned as
state forest ranger and spent Easter
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Louis Eisenach.
The Ely miner., 1912-04-12

+ John Vidmar and Angela Papish
secured license to wed Tuesday.
The marriage was solemnized
Wednesday morning after which
the couple left for Buhl where they
will make their home.
The Ely miner., 1912-04-12

The Section 80 mine began
to ship ore from the pocket. It is
proposed to send out cargo from
the daily hoist and be in readiness
when the shipping season on the
great lakes opens.
The Ely miner., 1912-04-12

Tim" Shea of Calumet, Mich,
brother of Jas. Shea of the Oliver
police force, was in the city last
week visiting his brother. He left
for the Mesaba.
The Ely miner., 1912-04-12

Mrs. Blake, wife of a former pas
tor of the M. E. Church in fhis
city is seriously i'll at her home ID
Cloquet. She will be taken south
in the hopes that a warmer climate
will prove beneficial.
The Ely miner., 1912-04-12

Mrs. Domas Couture and brother,
O. A. Aubin. were up from Duluth
Saturday for visit with friends.
Mrs. Couture was formerly Miss
Emma Aubin.
The Ely miner., 1912-04-12

John Maierle who has conducted
a shoe shop in Tower for several
years having gone from here to
Tower, returned last week and
again opened a shop in the Habian
building on Central avenue.
The Ely miner., 1912-04-12

H. L. Bartlett was up from
Virginia Monday gathering up
the utensils of the firm for ship
ment to Alberta, Can. where they
have a large contract.
The Ely miner., 1912-04-12

Marvin Trezona returned Mon
day from Hartford, Wis, where
he is employed in a machine shop.
Maryin was injured and came home
to recover.
The Ely miner., 1912-04-12

VIM. Vouti left Sunday for an
extended business trip to Butte and
other Montana points in the inter-
ests of the Larium- Montana Min
ing company.
The Ely miner., 1912-04-12

w. T. James and Arthur Toms
returned Sunday from Duluth
where they had attended the Maun.
dy Thursday and subsequent cere-
monies of the Masons. The others
from here who, attended returned
Saturday and Monday.
The Ely miner., 1912-04-12

Dolph Walker received word to.
day that his brother, an engineer
on the Canadian Pacific had been
killed in a wreck on the line.