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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-05-20
M. F. HETHERINGTON. EDITOR.
A. ]. HOLWORTHY
Business and Circulation Manager.
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TILE LAKELAND NEWS

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sume Of local matters, crop condi-
lions, county affairs. etc. Sent
anywhere for $l.O0 per year.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-19
BLACK HAND DOES
NOT WORRY FOSS
POLICE. HOWEVER. CONFIDENT
THE LIFE OF GOVERNOR IS
IN DANGER.

BOSTON, Jan. is.--Fearing that
black hand -wlll carry nut its threat
of taking the life OF Governor Eugene
y. Foss because he sent the militia
to Lawrence. the city authorities have
surrounded the chief executive with
detectives. while policemen patrol the
corridors of the State Capitol and
watch tho Governors residence AT
Jamaica Plain. The authorities say
the plot against the Governors lie
Is revealed In black hand letters that
they have intercepted and that the
plans OF the bomb throwers are we'll
laid The Governor says 1t IL all
poppyoock, and that the letters don't
worry him BIT.
According to Dudley NJ. Holman, tho
Governors secretary. the word OF the
plot came from six different sources.
The information In to the effect that
at secret meeting held recently GER
tain interests had sent To New York
TO have two black hand bomb throwers
come to Hoston and attack the Cow
ernor and other officials, and To give
attention to their residences"
.'The information also said that the
feeling against the Governor was due
TO his action In sending the militia to
Lawrence. as well az because he had
signed the 54-hour bill which Is an
issue In the strike at the cotton and
WOODEN mills" said the secretary.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-19
EXECUT|ONER IN
CHINA At WORK
'HREE WOULD BE ASSASSINS
OF PREMIER AGENTS OF
MANCHU FACTION.

PEkIN. Jan. ls.-The would-hs
assnsstns of Premier Yuan shi Kat
were executed today by the high ex-
ecutioner and his assistants.
The republican leaders at Shanghai
have submitted expressions of regret
IN connection with tho attempt on
the premier's life.
The transport Logan, carrying tho
American troops, who are to guard
the section of the Pekin-Tien Tsin
Railroad allotted to the United states
for protection, is due at Chin Wang
Tao tomorrow.
1t Is stated that the three men
who threw the bomb at the premier's
carriage were hired agents of a Man.
chu faction. and had never been iden-
tiled with the revolutionary move
rnent In any way.
The premier attended today the
memorial rites In honor of the cap
tain OF his escort. who Was killed
by the explosion. afterward going
on three days leave OF absence to
recover from the nervous strain
caused by the bomb outrage. He an
nounced to the foreign legations that
he would not visit the palace tomor-
row to participate in the discussion
by the empress dowager and the
princes on the advisability of abdi.
eating.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-19
NEW YORK COTTON.

- NEW YORK. Jan. ia moderate
demand from spot houses. covering on
ihe bad weather talk and a little
isesi. buying for long account were
responsible for rally In the cotton
market today. The outlook for con-
tinued bad weather helped to check
sla early decline, as many traders be-
tiete that ii is useieses TO expect any
big break under the conditions. Fort
Worth, Texas. wired that weather con-
ditions are turning bad again: ex-
porters big buyers at rising basls
Other wires We're received reporting
IA good demand so such cotton as can
he moved over the present roads. New
Orleans was a seller here. Liverpool
MAS also credited with selling in the
local market,
An early settlement of the strike in
Lawrence. Mass, is now expected. A
definite plan for settlement has been
sent 10 operatives and mill owners
~ direction Of Governor F'oss. and
ssbcfh sitiSk have agreed to arbitration
.sDn the suggested basis. The plan Ia
rid to include concessions by mill
apners TO demands OF Strikera..
Spot cotton Al Liverpool Was dull
and IN poor demand today. with the
sg11e ~ = Inkiiak nointA IL ~ basis
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-19
KEEP KNOWLEDGE
FROM R|CHES0N

BOSTON, Jan. ls.--Hope Of execu-
tive cleInency that has thus far buoyed
I'D Clarence '. T. Ricncyou, the con-
fessed murderer of his sweetheart. Avis
Llnnell was practically abandoned to-
day by the minister's counsel and few
remaining friends, and II Is now al
together probable that the preacher
will meet death on May 10 in the
electric chair.
Ii developed today that Governor
Foss, In pleading yesterday for COM
mutation of the death sentence OF Silas
Phelps ascertained that seven of the
nine members OF the executive council
believed In enforcing the death pen
atty as long as 1t remains on the
statute books. This standing will not
be changed. ii appears, when the
Richeson case is brought before II and
there is possibility that the Gov
ernor may not bring the matter up.
Richeson will not he told that there
Ia ne hope until after hs has been re-
moved to the old Charlestown Jail and
this will not be until about May 8
or 10,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-19
PROTESTS
HIS INNOCENCE
REV. DR.. MCFARLAND DECLARES
HE HAD NOTHING TO 90
WITH GIRLS DEATH.

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.)
BRISTOL. VA. Jan. 1s.-Breakins
the silence he has steadfastly main
tanned since he was arrested Tues
day. charged with responsibility for
the death of his former steuographer,
Miss Elsie Dodd Coe, the Rev. DIR.
w. ID. Mcfarland, on the eve of his
departure for Pittsburg in custory OF
Detective .Lutz talked concerning his
case and closed by asking the prayers
of Christian people everywhere. He
goes to Pittsburg tomorrow morning.
AS to my guilt or Innocence my
friends will have to Judge for them
selves said DR.. Mcfarland. They
will have to Judge from my record. SO
far as | know Miss Coe never wan
dered from the path OF virtue. She
was like child to me. ] loved her
as would love my own daughter
DIR. Mcfarland said that he could not
account for the afiidavits the girl
made In Pittsburg last Friday just
before her death in which she inn
plicated him, and as result of which
he was indicted by Pittsburg grand
jury.
But how is II Doctor that t~o
young women are reported to have
made affidavits accusing you and the
dying words of Miss Coe were that
you are responsible was the query
put to the prisoner.
But | do not know that such afii-
davltS were made and YOU know you
can't tell what might have prompted
Miss Coe to make such a declaration
as that do not care to discuss the
question" he replied.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-19
ASHLAND TRAIN
RUNS INTO MULES

A bunch of mules that were be-
ing unloaded from a car IN the Rich
mond. Fredericksburg and Potomac
Railroad yards, near Murphy's coal
Yards last night, strayed onto the
main line, just az the Ashland accom-
mediation. which leaves the Byrd
Street station at $40 O'Clock. came
along. The train was running about
twenty miles an hour, and when 1t
and the mules came IN contact the
impact was sufficient to jar the rear
truck of the baggage ear from the
rails. send two OF the hybrids 10
the place all good mules go to even
tually, and break the leg If Il third,
The train was delayed thirty min
utes while the truck was being re-
placed by wrecking crew. A large
crowd gathered following the acct
dent.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-19
CHICAGO GRAIN AND PRODUCE
by JOSEPH r. PRITCHARD.

CHICAGO, ILL, Jan. lS.~-There
were many disappointed wheat trad
ers today because of the action OF
that market, which failed complete
ly to respond to the bullish news
from Liverpool, Paris and Buenos
Ayres. There was a stronger open
ing on the unsettled weather in the
north of Argentine and the advance
of 5-Sd. In The big English market
The market was not long in veering
around into a weaker position, how
ever. as II was soon seen that large
holders were on the selling side and
that resting orders were in the HANDS
OF quite a number Of commlssi IN
houses.
1t Is expected that the shipments
from Argentina this week will total
100. 200 bushels, which is Il big gain
over the actual shipments the pre-
vious week, when only 5000 bushels
were sent out OF that country \
private cable from Buenos Ayres
told Of more favorable outlook for
the settlement OF the difference be-
tween the railway officials and the
qtrainmen. and of the assurance that
the receipts will be of enormous pro-
portions before another fortnight has
rolled around.
one of the most important drVel-
opments In the wheat market today
was tho Increased offerings of the
cash article by Nebraska farmers. A
message from Omaha reported larger
purchases Of wheat today than In Il
long time, and a largely increased
movement is looked for. There was
better business i'll cash wheat al
Chicago today. total sales footing W
50, 600 bushels.
While there were losses of only
~ 10 lee In the corn market to-
day. Closings were AZ the bottom
levels reached and tie bulls were
driven 10 the wall for the time be-
Ing Many of those who took on
corn "Wednesday win the expectation
Of securing profits today were some
wha4" ,stka&ppntasaa st s.s& ae:i&%4sa4 81:
the market, The bulge of Wednes-
day drove the last out Of the mar
kct
Losses Of Ia. To 12c were made
in oats. and closiugs were at the
bottom. This grain followed corn In
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-19
GIVES BIRTHDAY
RECEPTION FOR SON

Mrs M. e. Strain. 900 l-2 North
Twentieth street. Wednesday night
gave reception in honor of the
twenty-first birthday Of her son, G.
A. Strain. Twenty-one lighted can
dies surrounding a large birthday
cake in the center of the dining table
Indicated the age or the guest of
honor. Games, music and other en-
tertainment and amusements were
provided for the guests. Among
those present were Misses Mamie
Jewell, Susie Gary. Fannie Edwards.
Dora Joyner. Agnes Lowery, May
Wade, Rosa Heller. Ruth Dixon. LII
lie Dixson. Maggie Martin. Lille Mar
tin. Allie Wright, Louise Lynch. Mrs
Anthony. Mrs Lowery, Mrs. Dixon,
Mr.. Divon, Mr.. AGREE. Mr.. Bullock.
Mr. Ingram. Mr.. West. Mr. Heller,
Mr.. Francis. Mr.. Lemon. Mr.. Jewell,
Mr.. Fletcher. Eddie Strain, Otis Dix
on.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-19
New York Mnne. Marker.

NEW YORk. Jan. ls,-Money on
call at The stock Exchange today
opened at Ia PR cent; highest.
-, lowest. @;( closing per ceut.
Most of the days loans were ieade
at = Ia per cent. Time money is
easy, and there is a little activity
In some OF the longer matnrities, but
Otherwise the market is quiet. Rates
are IL per cent for. sixty days.
2-4u per cent for ninety days, 3
per cent. for four months and 8 ] 4
q liz per ceM. for five and six
months. over the year money Is
offered at per cent.
Commercial paper is unchanged
the hest names ruling at per cent
London discounts. 3 "A per cent,
up f-r6: Paris discounts. 3-s per
cent. up l-8 per cent; Berlin dis
counts. per cent. off IA per cent
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-19
Expresses Thanks in WHISPER.

CtpT0SkSS HdHNS WI whisper.
ATLANTA. GA. Jan. 1s.-"Thank
God" said Charles W. Morse when
told tonight that he had been pardoned
by President Taft
Morse Is very weak and the ejacu-
lation with which he received the news
| was hardly more than whisper. AT
8: so O'Clock Warden Mover. of The
Atlanta penitentiary. In whose Gus
tody Morse has been for two years.
| receive telegram from the depart
ment of Justice, in Washington, ad
visng OF the action of the President.
He hurried to Fort Mcpherson and
| conveyed the news to Morse.
To the warden's pleasant message,
Morse simply replied that he was glad
TO be free man again. but was in
no way elated over what was told
him. Warden Meyer observed at a
glance that the patient pretty
weak and that he was In highly
nervous state. made so probably by
the good news, and remained in the
sick room but a few minutes.
May Die Any Minute.
While Morse's pardon removes him
from the watchful eye of the govern
t snent, ;. is. hardly-, probable that he
will leave the post soon. The present
indications are that 1t Will be some
time before he is able to stand, even
the short trip to the city.
Morse Is likely to die at any time,
said Col J. T. Vanorsdale. command
ing at Fort Mcpherson. ION Sunday
night his pulse action dropped down
to IS. Ammonia was administered
to bring about quick restoration.
Since then his pulse has been kept
up almost to normal by the admin
/ istratinn Of alcoholic stimulation
whiskey and brandy. Todays medical
| report shows no improvement In his
condition over that of yesterday. II
ANYTHING he is little worse. His
condition is really critical"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-19
r, r. D. CARRIER
is HFROOF FIRE

tSpecial to The Richmond Virginian.)
HARRISONBURG. VA. Jan. Ia
Rural Mail Carrier Mitchell yester-
day discovered fire in the home OF
Samuel Freeze, several miles west OF
town, and, rushing into the house.
he warned the family of their peril.
and then helped carry the mother
and her week-oid infant out OF the
burning building to field across the
road. -.s,r-es-ee.5 ,-
four-year-old I'D. panic-stricken.
ran In his bare feet several hundred
yards to his grandfather's home. Mr..
Freeze returned from the mill a half
hour later to find his home IN ashes.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-19
OBITUARY
Goorue J. Walker.

News was received here yesterday
OF the death of George J. Walker, who
was for many years a citizen OF Rich
mond. at his home in Norfolk. where
he has resided for the past sixteen
years. Mr.. Walker, while In Rich
mond. was engaged In the cigar busi-
ness. He was one OF the original
members OF the fraternity Of Eagles
in Virginia. The body will be brought
to Richmond for interment today The
deceased was about nifty years of age
and unmarried. He leaves a number
OF relatives IN this city.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-19
PETERSBURG EssANEr MARKET

tReported by Rodgers, McCabe &
Company
Spanish--Firm. Small Spanish. soc.
per bushel: Jumbo Spanish. soc. per
bushel.
Nirginias-Firm. Fancy Jumbo. 4c.
To 4l.4e per pound. fancy hand pick
ed =, Z !. 4c.~ per pound ;-4axtra prime,
3 5-Sc. per pound; prime. lac. per
pound: machine picked. &c to 1-2c.
per pound; Smelling stock. lac. to
Sc. per pound.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-19
NEW YORK PRODUCE.

NEW YORK. Jan. 1s.-Today' +
produce markets were quoted as fol-
lows:
spot cotton. SO.
Wheat--No. ] Northern at Mime
apons. s1.o5 80; No. red, winter
sI.01: No. Northern Duluth,
l.20 ia
Corn-New No. export T. o. h.,
II 3-4c.
Oats--No 9 white SIC
Rye-4-No. G. l. f.. Buffalo. $50.
Barley Mating. st.2o4Sl,27 c l.
(. Buffalo.
F1our-Spring patents. $3.50; win
ter straights, $4.25.
Millfeed--Western bran. $e9,o0.
Pork--Mess, S1T.35.
Lard-Middle West. s.3bc.
Tallow--Prine city, &c.
Cofree-Rio No. on the spot
IL ga ~ 3 Use.
sugar--Granulated. tine. 5.5oc.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-19
HUTzLER FORGETS
SCHOOL MEETING
DATE ESCAPES HIM TF.NPORA.
RILY, BUT 1T DOESN'S HAP
PEN OFTEN.

For the first time in fifteen years,
Charles HutZler. chairman of the city
school board forgot last night that
a meeting Of the board was sched-
uled.
AT $50 r NJ, half an hour be-
yond the appointed the time. II flash
ed across his brain that he was due
at the City Hall at z. NJ.
1t ts needless To say that MIR.
HutZler lost no time appearing on the
scene, for above all things city school
affairs are his pet hobby.
The other members smiled signifi-
cantly when their chairman arrived
almost out of breath They had just
gotten down to business,
Practically, the entire meeting was
devoted to consideration of budget
matters which Will likely be gotten
in shape shortly.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-19
Arrested In Staunton.

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.)
STANTON. VA, Jan. 18.-On ad-
vices received here from Chief of
Police Werner. Of Richmond, George
d. Greiner was arrested here to-day
on the charge Of non-support Of his
wife. Greiner. who formerly lived in
this city, had-heen making his homo
In Richmond for some time and re-
Gently married there. Peg
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-19

l.. A. Waddill. who was a trooper
in the Charles City cavalry during
the war between the States. died at
his residence, SOC East Clay street,
Wednesday night at $3.50 O'Clock. at
the age OF seventy years. He Is sur
vived by a widow and four children,
A. a. Waddill OF New Kent county:
Henry c+Waddiii Mrs. Minnie q. Nc.
Kenney~ and Mrs. Frank w. I>ewia
of this city. The remains will be
taken to Charles City county this
morning for burial.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-19
Selects Choice Food.

Charles Lee. a negro. was arrested
yesterday and charged with the theft
of three rabbits. three geese and one
turkey from the stand OF Charles
Wingfield in the market,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-19
NEW ORLEANS COTTON.

NEW ORLEANS. LA. Jan. 1s.--
Cotton closing bids: January. 9.55,
March. 9.ei; April, 9.s4; May. a.7t;
June, 9.75: July, 9.S5; September.
9.7a; October. 976; November. 9.7S;
DeCember, Nk0.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-19
Mr.. Jones Held Up,

j. A. Jones. Of 71s la Pine street
reported to the Second Police Station
that he had been held up on Sixth
street, between Clay and Leigh.
about 1870 o'clock last night and
robbed Of $40. He was unable to
give = description Of the highway
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-19
Mics Early Powell.

Especial TO The Richmond Virginian.1
HCOTTEVILLE. VA. Jan. 1S.-Tues-
day morning at 4 o'clock. Miss Earsy
Powell. Is years old. pupil OF the
High School, died suddenly at the
home OF her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
A. c. Powell. The burial took place
from the Baptist church yesterday
at 2 p. NJ.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-19
Mrs. Caroline Price.

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.l
HARRISONBuRG. VA. Jan. H.
Mrs. Caroline Price. seventy years
old. widow of Townsend Price. in his
day widely known cattleman. Is dead
near Doe Hill. Highland county. She
was Miss Mccoy and an aunt Of SUI
rerintendent w. II. Keister. Of Har-
risonburg.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-19
Roharf harndon.

Especial to Tire Richmond virginian.1
SCoTTSvILIE VA, Jan. 1s.--Rob-
EFT Herndon, 70 years old. died at his
home here Tuesday morning at II
O'Clock. Burial was In the BAPTIST
cemetery today. A widow and one
daughter. Miss Laura Herndon, sur.
vfve.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-19
yoscnh Alien Sl,rul,,.

Especial to Tho Richmond Virginian.)
HARRISONBURG. VA. Jan. H.
old. stonemason. II. dead near st.
Lukes. Shenandoah county. He was
the father Of fourteen children. twslvo
Of them uv1nG.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-19

(Special tn The Richmond Virginianl
L-EESn1TEG. VA. Jan. is.-afrs.
Mary Simpson. widow Of 'Henly Simp-
son. died at her home In Philomons.
yesterday morning. from the infirmi.
ties of old age. She was eighty-ons
years old. and Is survived by one
DAUGHTER. Miss Lucy Simpson. and two
sons. Henly and Floyd Simpson. all Of
this county
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-19
Reuben w. hudson.

Especial to The Richmond Nirginian.}
SCoTTSvILLE. VA. Jan 1s.-On
Last, Saturday. Reuben w Hsadssn. ure
Of the oldest citizens of the county,
died at his home IN Eluvanna county.
He was 50 years old. He was buried
at Red Hill Monday at O'Clock.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-19

MARKED CONDITIONS.
Turkeys too pientifu'; market over
}t'sfied ara they"are rfot seiling, Con
sumers should ask their grocer Tor
them. Chickens dull Hens active.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-19
RICHMOND STOCK MARKET.
ny RICHARD W. MAlRY,
tnck mud bond broker. 1913 T.. Main st

Richmond Va, Jan. TX, 1919.
STATE SECURITIES.
Bid. Asked
Va IS, Old G.. and r.. 1892 Ssi9 So
Va. Cen. .. g. c, and R-.l9si s19. SO
RAILROAD BONDS.
A. c. l. II. X. consol Trust.
u. e. --............,.. 70
A G l. X. r. conv. Debts
As, 1899 ,.....,-.......,. l0l 49,.
G. and @. GEM Nj. 41gs. 1892 l0i 80.
Ga. So and Fla. 1876. lo7 49,
Ga aud Ala. consol 0s. 1915. lo7 -.
y. and W. Ry.. A.. 1896 as 49,.
y. and w. Ry., poea *,
1914 --s...--.'....,....,. " -.
s A. J., As. 1850 ......... 81 -.
Seahoard Adj 30. lsas... SO 90.
So. Ry., list IS, 1884. .-..,. l07 -.
So. r. Dew. and q. NJ. IS.
1sSb :. -
Western n, &. LIST IS. G. 1914 103 -.
STREET RAILWAY BONDS.
Norfolk and Ports. Trac. Co,
5s. 1885 .s.t..-.......-. ~. 80
Va. Ry. and Power Co. IS.
1884 ........ 90 9si;
STREET RAILWAY STOCKS
Par. BID, Asked
Va. Nv. ana Power Coz
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-19
The Weather

WASHINGTON Jan. 1S.-Forecast
FOR Virginia and North Caronna--
ttain frlaay, much colder by niGat.
saturday tair and colder.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-19
W|FE's DEVOTION
WINS RIs FREEDOM
CONTINUED from FIRST page.)

Continued from FIRST page.)
bankers wife stood at the door await
ing him. She took the envelope
hastily and opened the papers with
shaking hands. AS she read the par
don. she broke into tears.
oh" she sobbed. lat last
AS soon as she could control her
emotions. Mrs. Morse hurried to the
office Of the hotel to convey the news
to the manager. S. a, Manuel. who
has known her for years.
II have the papers In my hand she
cried, as she entered his office. MIR
Morse IL free man"
A little later Mrs. Morse entered
the dining room for dinner. The news
had spread around the hotel. and
scores of the guests flocked to her ia
BILE to congratulate her. The greater
number of them were congressman
and their wives.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-10-30
No TRACE FOUND
OF THE MISSING !.
CHICAGO COUPLE
Mystery Of the Murder of
Sophia Singer Has Not
Yet Been Solved-Search
Continued.

Chicago, Oct. 30.-Although the po-
lice have kept q sharp lookout t3r
Charles Conway and his wife, wanted
in connection with the murder Of So
phia @. Singer no trace Of the couple
had been found early today. Conway,
the detectives learned, was reared at
Muncle, Ind, and was left a valuable
estate by his parents which he is said
to have squandered. The theory of the
police II that Miss singer was killed
between $3.50 and 10 o'clock. A drug
gist said she left his store at $3.50 af-
ter writing several postal cards.
Police Captain Nootbaar, conducting
the inquiry. said:
"Our information Is the Conways
are desperately poor. Conway may
have become crazed with the pain and
knowledge that he could not afford ad-
ditional treatment for his injured leg.
Persons who lived in the house told of
violent outbreaks by Conway when lie
terrorized the household. II robbery
was the motive crime the murderer
was disappointed. Worthen tells rs
Miss Singer left her jewelry in box
at home"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-10-30
GREATEST SHIP
Of THE NAVY IS
LAUNCHED TODAY
The Super -dreadnought New
York Sent Down the Ways
at the Brooklyn Navy
Yard.

New York, Oct. 30-The superdread-
nought New York. the greatest battle-
ship In the world. was launched today
at the navy yard at Brooklyn in the
presence of President Taft and the Sec
retary OF the navy. Miss ELISE Calder.
daughter of Representative Calder,
christened the ship.
The New York Ia government built
and has been under construction since
Sept. II. 1911. She slid from thesways
about 40 per cent completed. 1t is es-
timeted that another year and a half
will be required before she is ready for
her trials and can take her place with
the Texas, now under construction at
Newport News. at the head Of the
American navy.
From the time the New York's keel
was laid until the great hull was wa
ter borne a trifle more than IS months
elapsed This demonstrates, accord
ing to the navy authorities. that the
government at his own ship yards is