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The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-08-12

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 12.-Argu-
ments in the trial of Clarence N. Dar-
row were begun today Assistant Dis
trict Attorney Ford opened for the
prosecution.
Ford drew comparisons between
Darrow and Lord Francis Bacon the
noted English statesman and essayist
of the Elizabethan era, who pleaded
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-08-12
WASHINGTON NEGRESS
IS NOT TO BE HANGED

murder of her husband. She was the
first woman to be held in the District
of Columbia under death sentence
since Mrs. Surat, who was involved in
the conspiracy against Abraham Lin
coin.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-08-12

OSSINING N. Y, Aug. i2-
All death records were broken
here today when seven men,
five of whom died protesting their
innocence, were electrocuted at Sing
Sing. The names of the murders were
John Collins, JOS Ferrone, Angelo
Guista, Lorenzo Cali, Filipo Demarco,
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-08-12

WASHINGTON, Aug 12-Housc
Leader Underwood today stated that
congress would adjourn Saturday un-
less Taft vetoes tn, budget bill. lie
said that if Taft did veto the bill the
time of adjournment would be indef-
mite. Underwood plans tn .ry tonlor-
row to pass the wool bill o?cr Tafts
veto.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-08-12

TACOMA, Aug. 12.-B. d. Townsend,
special government prosecutor, is in
Judge Coushman's court this after
noon battling against formidable
array of lawyers of the Pacific Coast
headed by ex-senator S. H. Piles of
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-08-12
SENATE TO AID IN
BUILDING HIGHWAYS

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12.-By a
vote of 81 to 21 the snnale today
adopted a substitute to the house
provision in the post office appropra-
tion bill extending federal aid to
states for the Improvement of high
ways.
The amendment creates a commits
sion to investigate the feasibility of
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-08-12

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12.-PresIdent
Taft announced this afternoon that he
would commute to life Imprisonment
the death sentence imposed on Matte
Lomax, a negress, convicted OF the
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-08-12
TAFT VETO FOR BILL
KILLING COMMERCE COURT

Congressman Fitzgerald of New
York, told President Taft today that
if he vetoed the budget bill the ses-
sion will be prolonged till SeptenL... !.
He also warned Mr.. Taft that the ILL
would be passed over his veto. Taft,
it is understood, is standing pat on his
threat to veto the buget bill because
it abolishes the commerce court.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-08-12

a comprehensive syatem of good roads
'rhe house provision contemplated
federal aid with an annual appropri-
alton of $15,0O0.0Gn
The nan plan of Senator Bourne for
parcels post with zone tariffs was
adopted withc It discussion 1t was
substituted for limited parcel post
as proposed in N, 10 sc / ILL.,
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-08-12
ALASKA COAL FRAUDS
ARE UP FOR HEARING

Seattle, in the preliminarys OF the
prosecution of the Alaska coal fraud
cases. If Townsend wins his argu-
ment to have the case set despite the
technical objections of the defense the
trials will be in September.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-08-12
Suspect in ROsenthal Murder Case Will
Tell Story of the Crime if Kept
From Police.

and when he would issue full state
ment giving the names of the gang
sters who did the killing.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-08-12

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12.-In de-
manding an action on his measure to
amend the constitution so as to fix
a limit of one term Senator Cummins
of Iowa, today gave notice to the SEN
ate that ne would insist on vote on
the measure before adjournment.
Wilson is Silent.
SEAGIRT, N. j., Aug. 12.-"I do not
want to give horseback opinion" was
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-09
YOUNG TURKS FORM TO
 FIGHT MILITARY LEAGUE

Constantinople, Aug. 9-Young Turks began leaving Constantinople by the score today, most of them for Salon ika, where the leaders are organizing to fight the military league.
 Young Turkish agents are already in the field, endeavoring to rally the people and especially the soldiers to the organizations banner. The lead CTS think nearly half of the army will support them rather than the military league. The campaign will not be political-the Young Turks are full of physical fight. Niazi Bey, the first man to declare war on Abdul Hamid, will be their military leader until the arrival of Enver Bey from Tripoli A Young Turkish manifesto is momentari!y expected, proclaiming a new Sultan and cabinet.
 Skirmishing was still in progress to- day on the Montenegrin frontier, de- spite the plans for a settlement of Turko- Montenegrin differences by a joint commission.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-09
NURSE WHO
 IS NOW HEIRESS
 DISCUSSES PLANS
MRS. JOHN &. LYLE, FORMERLY MISS HANNAN OF THIS CITY, TELLS WHAT SHE WILL DO WITH HER SHARE OF 2O,OOO,- 900 ESTATE.

Mrs. John s. Lyle, formerly Miss Julia Gertrude Hannah of this ci1y, who recently inherited a large part of her husbands s $20, ,000, 900 estate, intends to carry out her late husbands char itable plans, according to a story in the New York World today. Mrs. Lyle married the aged merchant three years ago when she was 29 and he 90 years of age. She was a trained nurse when she met Lyle.
 The World prints the following:
 "Alone in the rambling old mansion trying to adjust herself to circum- stances that have made her the mis- tress of s, ,O00,0 GOO or more. As told in the World yesterday, she has come into that fortune through the death of her husband, a retired merchant, sixty-two years her senior. He died July 26 at Tenafly, and his will was probated two days ago.
 Mrs. Lyle was met by a reporter for the World yesterday on the beau tiful estate at Tenafly. Her deep mourning intensified the effect of her blonde hair and large blue eyes.
 "She held up a hand in protest when asked to state her plans for the fu- ture.
 "I wish the papers would not both CT about me- she said. am nearly ill with all the publicity inflicted upon me. So little Of what has been pub- lished is true that it is quite wearisome but rather than repeat the whole story of my marriage to MT. Lyle and what followed it I have let the misstate- ments pass.
 "'I have not made any definite plans. All this happened so suddenly that it will take time to decide exact ly what is the best plan to pursue. Of one thing I am certain, however. MT. Lyle was always interested in philan- thropic work; he loved it and his in- terest in it was intense, and can do no less than take up his work where he left it. Don't misunderstand me. I am not entering upon it from sense of duty, but because of it's associa- tions as much as anything else it will be labor of live
 e Do you intend to remain here?' was asked.
 ".Of course,' she replied. MT. Lyle lived here since 1867 and he was very fond of the place., It has been made a would be no reason for me to leave it permanently I shall go abroad in the near future. Just what I shall do upon my return I cannot say
 Before seeing Mrs. Lyle the repor- ter questioned William Newcomb. a brother of MT. Lyle's first wife. By the will MT. Newcomb gets $50, GOO and the property adjoining the Lyle es- tate, upon which he has lived for many years. It had been rumored that "a contest of the will might be ex- pected from certain quarters. From MT. Newcon1b the following facts were learned:
 He will contest the will He has no idea of such a proceeding. He is quite satisfied with is terms. He is very much disgrunted He is in a beatffic mood He is abysmally depressed. He feels sweet tempered. He is most ferocioue.
 'In other words MT. NeWcornb, rush. ing off down the road, might be quot ed as saying whatever the reporter 'd-d pleased.'"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-09
NEWTOWN

A company of U. s. cavalry passing through Newtown, Friday noon, at tracted no small amount of attention. They were greeted with a battery of kodaks en route. The men are camp ing in the Hawleyville district
 The Wednesday evening dance at the Grand Central was well attended by many of the younger set, and the evening was very enjoyable for all.
 Miss Dorette L. Gordon has return ed to her studies at the Connecticut Training School for Nurses in connec- tion with the New Haven hospital, after a vacation of two weeks.
 MT. and Mrs. Arthur Moore and chill dren of Bridgeport are spending two weeks at the home of Mir and Mrs. A. c. Moore.
 The annual fair of the Ladies' Aid Society, held Wednesday afternoon in the parlors of the church, was a very enojyable success. The rooms and tables were prettily decorated with many flowers, while the patronage was good from the time the sale be- gan until everything was sold.
 George Couch of Brooklyn, N. r., is a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. l.. c. Morris
 .Dr. c. E. Barker of New Haven was the guest of friends in town. Thurs day.
 Mrs. Marcia Van Riper of Brooklyn, N. Y.,-is the guest of MT. and Mrs. w. H. HubbeH.
 Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Duncombe of Mt Vernon, N. r.. are guests this week of Mrs. Duncombe's parents, Mr. and Mrs. c. B. Taylor.
 Curtis Glover, Mrs. S. c. Glover, Mrs. George Stuart. Miss Mary Keat- ing and Mrs. J. W. Gordon enjoyed an auto trip to Wloodbury, Thursday, in. MT. Glover's car.
 Gordon -Driscoll of New York city is enjoying a two weeks vacation at the home of his mother. Mrs. w. J. DriscoH, Walnut Tree Hill.
 Miss May J. .Egan has returned from a. several weeks sojourn at the home of her uncle, Rev. E. J. Egan, Sea-
 Mrs. P. W. Campbell and grand daughter, Miss Gladys Campbell. have been the guests of New Haven friends
 William H. Egan, station master at the Pennsylvania railroad station, New York city, has been the guest of his sister, Mrs. W. J. Driscoll. MT. Egan and chauffeur brought home with them Misses Ina Driscoll and Florence Gaffney and William .Dris- coll, who have been visiting friends in New York and vicinity.
 Miss Hazel Egan of Bridgeport is spending a week in town at the home of her father, William Egan.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-09
GOV. WILSON HEREAFTER WILL SPEAK RIGHT OUT
 OF HIS WORKING MIND

New York. Aug. 9-Gov. Woodrow Wilson will, not read another speech in his campaign for President, if he follows the course laid down for him. self today.
 '"The reading of my speech of ac- ceptance was one of the most difficult things I was ever called upon to do,' he said. "It was all I could do to stick to. the text.
 Advance copies of the speech had been sent to the newspapers, how ever, and I knew that the only way could be sure to deliver the speech had written and the speech thai would be printed; was to read from the manuscript, but I will never dc it again. The rest of my speeches will be delivered as I like to deliver a speech-right out of my mind as it is working at the time"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-09
GETTING DATES MIXED
 IN ASTOR STORK VISIT

New York, Aug. 9.-The sS.O0O, 900 Astor baby was expected to be several days late in arriving than was antic- ipated. Dr. Craigin, the specialist at tached to the girl widows house, leav- ing the Astor- mansion, said that he did not expect the interesting event until early next week, and added that Mrs. Madeline Force Astor was in the best of health and spidits.
 Mrs Astor, her mother and sister are passing the time sewing on small garments of the finest linen and. they are using yards and yards of baby blue ribbon Dr. Craigin said with a smile.
 He added that the waiting crowd of curious before the house doubtless would be disappointed today as he had advised Mrs. Astor not to drive in the pa Yk
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-09
OUADRUPLET OF GIRLS WITH LUSTY LUNGS
 BEAT ALL RECORDS

Boston. Aug. 9-The Hub today claims another record. Four days ago today Mrs. F. H. Seeley, of Dor chester, presented her husband with quadruplets-all girls. Up to 8 o'clock this morning they did nothing but coo and take their turns Tat table ; Miss Flora We1ch, matron of the hos pital where mother and babies are said today there is no case on record of ever living as long as the Seeley babies The fact that none had ex- ercised her lungs worried the physi- clans.
 aAlone about o'clock this morn ing" said Miss Welch, .'all four began screaming lustily, so we think they will hve.' 4
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-09
CONFIDENCE IN THE
 JEWELER

is one of the most important things you consider when buying diamonds
 The majority of buyers must rely on a diamond.
 In Bridgeport the word "Buechler' has grown synonymous with reliabil- ity and honesty. The most inexperf- enced can buy here, with the same as- surance of receiving full value and goods that are just as represented as the most experiencede shopper. Our large, complete stock. insure wide range of price.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-09
THE aPRoGREssIvE, PARTY

Is the individual, man or woman. who uses Foley Kidney Pills for back ache, rheumatism, weak back, and other kidney and bladder irregulari- ties. Foley Kidney Pills are healing. strengthening, tonic, and quick to produce beneficial results. Contain no harmful drugs. Never sold in bulk. Put up in two sizes in sealed bottle. The genuine in a yellow package. F. l.. Curtis. s135
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-09
LLOYDSs PUT PREMIUM OF 50
 PER GENT. ON WILSON ELECTION

London, Aug. S-L1oyds charged 50 per cent premium today for insurance against Woodrow Wilson's election as President of the United. States.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-09

Tarrytown, N. "A horse owned by George Ferguson, Rockefeller's ice man friend, ate all of John Dss cab bages, eof which he was especially fond.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-09
Native Fresh Vegetables

Fancy Boston Head Lettuce, Green, Wax and
 Lima Beans, Fresh Peas, Green Corn, Crookel Neck Squash, Bunch Beets and Carrots Celery Native Gu cumbers, Escarole, Egg Plant Native Tomatoes and Romano, Watermelons, Cantaloupes, Blackberries Huckleberries, Gooseberries, Plums etc.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-04-10
MAY Not Abandon Forts.

WASHINGTON, April 8.-From in
form alton recently developed it seems
doubtful If the program of the war de-
partment to abandon 25 military posts
in various parts of the country, in
cluding Fort Harrison and Missoula,
will be carried out for some time to
come, If at all. Information that the
abandonment of these posts, if at all,
will be in the distant future, comes
from Secretary of War Stimson him.
self, who before the senate military
committee said
"As q matter of fact no posts can be
abandoned now until we have accom-
mod ations for the troops which are
now in them. and have no authority
without the action of congress to build
such accommod ations. Every post
mentioned in the list for abandonment
is now occupied by troops, and it can.
not be abandoned until there is some
place to put those troops.'
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-04-10
May Ad djourn In June.

WASHINGTON, April 7.-Senators
and representatives are becoming i'm.
patient over the senate's delay on the
tariff, appropriation bills and other
important legislation, but the leaders,
figuring that the ways can be cleared
on emergency, express confidence that
congress can adjourn before the nation.
al conventions in June. The house
has finished it's tariff revision pro-
gram unless it should decide to pass q
cotton bill based on expectations oi
favorable action in the senate on the
various tariff bills already sent over
from the house.
The progressive republican iron and
steel revision bill, which Sen ator Cum
minis Is drafting, will make what he
calls ''quite q reduction" from the
present tariff, but not enough to com
mand the first vote Of the democratic
senators, who, later, however, may
join the progressive republicans on tht
Cummins proposition.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-04-10
Dixon Alleges Fraud.

WASHINGTON, April SIN an open
letter to President Taft, given out at
Roosevelt. headquarters here today,
Senator Dixon, manager for Colonel
Roosevelt. declares that the president
will become the "deliberate receiver
of stolen goods" If he does not re-
pudiate the action OF certain federal
of6ceholders in the Kentnckey elec.
tions Saturday and institute proceed
ings against them.
Senator Dixon's letter was sent as
the result of q telegram received from
E. C. O'Rear, former chief justice OF
the supreme court OF Kentucky,
and repu ublican candidate for gov.
ernor at the last election.
Senator Dixon in his letter declared
that federal Office holders supporting
President Taft are specifically charged
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-04-10
LaFoilette Carries Wisconsin.

WASHINGTON, April 2. - United
States Senate Robert M. LaFollette
OF Wisconsin, according to incom-
plete returns tonight, defeated Presi-
dent Taft on the repu blican ticket and
Woodrow Wilson defeated Champ
Clark on the democratic ticket in the
states first presidential preference
primary.
Wilson's lead on the democr alto
ticket has apparently equaled that OF
Senate LaFollette on the repu blicsn
ticket. Colonel Roosevelt's name did
not figure to any extent in the primary,
as his supporters did not have his
name printed on the ballots. AL
though Colonel Roosevelt's name was
written on the ballots by some work.
ers, returns from majority Of coun-
ties show light vote for him.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-04-10
Would Prevent Indian Graft.

WASHINGTON, April 6.-Sy stem attic
exploitation of the Indian by politi-
clans virtually was charged on the
floor of the house today by Represen-
tative Ferris of Oklahoma, democra at,
in defending a provision In the Indian
appropri alton bill limiting drafts on
the treasury of the Five Civilized
Tribes to the necessary expenditures
for schools.
Mr.. Ferris said the Five Civilized
Tribes, under their own government.
in the first year expended only $4,000
for administr alton. Since then, be
said, the raids on the tribal funds had
increased until last year the cost of
administr alton had reached more IAN
81, ,308, 900. Mr.. Ferris said a COM
mittee of eight men and an annual
expenditure of not to exc sed 800,
600 should administer and meet the
expenses of conducting the aft airs of
the tribes.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-04-10
Women Will Wear More.

WASHINGTON, April 3. - Twelve
yards of cotton goods for every won an
who follows the edict of fashion is the
price the cotton interests of the world
have paid for the "tube" skirt and its
accompanying lack of underg garments,
according to George W. Neville,
president of the New York Cotton Ex-
CHI hauge, who addressed the New York
Manufacturers association today.
Mr.. Neville was applauded when he
announced that the "modelers of fem
mime fashion now have decreed that
the ladies shall wear more yards of
cloth in their garments.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-04-10
Home Rule For ireland.

LONDON, April 4.-According to ar
evening paper, which quotes an un
named nationalist member of parlia
ment as authority the Irish home rule
bill to be introduced by Premier AS
quith in the house of commons will
provide for an Irish parliament, te
consist of two houses which will 81
at Dublin. Forty Irish members viii
be sent to the house of commons al
Westminster. Other provisions are
''Ireland will make no direct contri
button to the imperial revenue.
"The customs and excise of IRELAND
will remain under imperial control
but the local parliament will have the
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-04-10
For Three.Year Homeste ads.

WASHINGTON, April 2.-The con.
ference committee on the three-year
homestead bill will meet tomorrow
and begin the preparation of its re-
port. There is every indication th at
the committee will work harmoniously y
and agree upon q good bill, but evi.
dence accumulates that Secretary
Fisher is growing more and more
hostile and is asking for insertion in
the bill of provisions not approved by
either house. This cannot be done
under the rules OF congress and there
is some uneasiness for fear that Fisher
will recommend that the bill be vetoed !,
as he did with the burned timber bill
last week.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-04-10
PUSHING HOMESTEAD BILL.
Western Congressman Hope To Sc
cure Early Enactment.

WAsH1NGTON, April 5.-Members OF
the conference committee on the three.
year homestead bill are receiving tele.
CRANE urging them to make the home
stead bill embrace the 800 acre entry.
1t appears that they are greatly alarm
ed over the failure to include these
entries.
"That is exactly what is proposed,
to cover the 320 acre or enlarged
homestead entries." said Representa-.
tive Pray, whose attention was called
to the m after. "As it now stands the
bill contains such provision. AT
any rate that is the Interpretation
placed upon it by members of the con-
ference committee. My position all
along has been that the language
dropped from the measure with the
elimin alton of section two before the
bill was sent to conference should be
restored, not as section, but in ap-
propriate language in proviso or
otherwise as part of the amendmen,
to section 2291 or 229z of the revised
statues. It does not natter which sec
tion it modi6es. am certain that the
bill as it stands covers the enlarged
homestead, but rather than leave a
shadow OF doubt in the way of q mis'
construction at the interior depart
nent have strongly urged that such
words as these be adopted: q
"That all existing pending entries
as we'll as all entries that may here
after be N ade requiring residence shall
be perfected under the terms of this
| act.'
81 have insisted upon the use of some
language like this so that nothing N ay
be left to the interior department to de-
eide as to what entries are embr aced
within the proposed law"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-04-10
FLOODS CAUSE SUFFERING
The Dea h List and Property Loss
Increase Hourly.

HICKMAN, KY, April 5-The cli-
max of the food situation may come
at any moment with the breaking OF
Reelfoot levee, below here. Hundred 8
of men are trying to strengthen it..
Should it go out unexpectedly, it is
feared many lives would be lost. The
river is already washing over the top
OF the leyee ia many places and sew
eral ominous leaks have been discov-
cred and stopped In the last "a hours.
Thieves are becoming active in the
flooded section of West Hickman and
county authorities are discussing the
advisability of asking for company
of militia to protect property. Re-
fugees continued to arrive in great
numbers. Mrs. William Ventors OF
Island No. 8, who was rescued by q
launch, was almost distracted because
her husband and children were lef,
behind, having taken refuge in the
attic of their home. To such retreats
she says, the inhabitants of the is
land were driven several days ago.
The death list throughout the food
area has reached eighteen, logger
losing his life in the Kentucky river
and five persons, a whole family, be-
log drowned near Birds Point, Mo-
Two farmers are reported drowned
near Birds Point.
Various estima ates, ranging from
s5, 900, 900 to $4,000, 900, have beer
placed on the property damage se
far. Acute suffering Is reported from
many points.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-04-10
Would Reserve Small Tracts.

WASHINGTON, April Ex-senator
Myers introduced q bill providing
tn at 20 acres out of each 10000 of pub.
lie land on any government irrig alton
project shall be set aside for public
purposes. The bill specifically pro-
vides for setting apart 20 acres of the
Fort Shaw unit, on the Sun river pro-
ject, on which are located old fort
buildings, the same to be preserved by
the people of the community II the bill
passes. Senator Myers has the as
sursnce that the reclaim alton service
will favor the passage of the bill.