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The Prescott daily news., 1913-12-24
FOR CONGRESS-

The NEWS is authorized to an
nounce Samuel M. Samson, of AM
ity, Clark County, Arkansas, as a
candidate for Congress from this, the
9TH Congressional District, subject to
the action of the Democratic party.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-12-24
Stomach Troubles Disappear.

Stomach Troubles Disappear.
Stomach, liver and kidney troubles
weak nerves, lame back and female
ills disappeara when Electric Bitters
are used Thousands of women would
not be without bottle in their homes
Eliza Pool of Depew, Okla. writes:
Electric Bitters raised me from a
bed of sickness and suffering and has
done me world of good wish ev-
cry suffering woman could use this ex-
cellent remedy and find out, as l did,
just how good it is" AS it has help
ed thousands of others, it surely, will
do the same for you. Every bottle
guaranteed, soc. and $1.00. At all
Druggists. HI. f. Bucklin & Co. Phil
adelphia or st. Louis.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-12-24

respectable person, and what any one
of them may wear makes no differ
ence"
Uncle Jeremiah is not in the habit
OF wearing a necktie," remarked
Jimmy.
Il shall invite them ALL" said their
mother, with 1nality.
Its mas show, Genevieve," said
Jimmy.
Il suppose l should be thankful that
am allowed to participate in It," said
the eldest daughter bitterly.
Mother revels In it-dreams about
IT," said Jimmy. "Oh, It's her show.
all right"
"Uh-huh." piped up little Flossie.
why, the other night mother was
talking In her sleep, and she said:
No. Mrs. Williamson, can't serve on
the missionary committee this year.
because, you know. my eldest daugh-
ter Is to be-"
"Flossie, leave the table," command
ed her mother.
Well" said the eldest daughter, re-
signedly. Il hope those fossils will at
least know enough to keep by them
selves in some corner"
"Oh. that can be easily arranged"
said Jimmy. I'VE can divide the
house into sections, the way they do
at football games and conventions,
and then We can put up signs like
these:
The Prescott daily news., 1913-12-24

BIRMINGHAM, ALA.-F. L. Will
lis suffered greatly from asthma and
bronchitis. He writes: II got no re-
lief until I took Foley's Honey and
Tar Compound. 1t entirely removed
those checking sensations, and never
failed to produce an easy and COM
Portable condition of the throat and
lungs"
Sold by Hesterly Drug Store.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-12-24

Why didn't you phone us that news
item yesterday? Our number is 242
The Prescott daily news., 1913-12-24

What section shall put my friends
INF" asked the eldest daughter.
ooh, we can have Section D-Sports
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-12-11
VERMONT BEENITiES.

over 400 Knights OF Columbus witnessed
the comforting Of the third degree on 80
candidates a; Fair haven Sunday after
noon. Nearly every council in Vermont
was represented
r.. j. Hall secured verdict of $500 in
hi!, suit against G. =. Oatman OF BenniuS-
ton to recover commission for two re
cent real estate sales. The case may hr
taken to a higher court.
The pipe organ installed in the Advent
Christian Church at Rutland was
dedicated last evening The organ is n
memorial to Mrs. Emma Eggleston Hew-
EFT by her husband, +. l.. Eggleston, and
daughter, Miss Alice NJ Egglcston
After he had been gone from Brattle-
boro a month news of the critical condi
ton of Frank J. Matt, III with pneu-
mon!a at Fort Slocum, y. Y, was re-
ceived Saturday byhis father, Isaiah Matt
followed Sunday by news of his death.
The Young man, who had been an at
tendant at the Hrattlcboro retreat, left
without telling his father OF his intention
to enlist, and no word OF his Whero-
ahouts had been received previous to the
reception Of the telegram from the post
surgeon
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-12-11
FEDERAL COURTS MUST
DECIDE THAW'S SANITY

Concord y r., Dec. 9.-Iudgo Edgar
Aldrioh ruled to-day that the mental
, condition OF Harry * ThaW must be de-
tcrmined in the federal courts The
courts announcement was made at the
hearing on ThaW's petition to he admit
ted to bail
Washngtu'i bee - Judge Aldrich's
statement to-day that he would not pass
upon the constitutional questions involved
in the ThaW ca So but would forward
them promptly to the Supreme Court ~
the United States was not taken In SUI
premc Court circles as meaning that the
case would come 10 the highest court
without at least the form of a decision
by Judge Aldrich on the pending habeas
corpus application,
Only tho federal circuit courts 81 ap-
p"als, il was pointed out. may certify
questions of law to the Supreme Court
for answer before they have acted them
selves. and this can be done only in cases
where the decisions OF the circuit court
Of appeals are final.
The only way in which the Tnaw case
may come from tho district court TO the
supreme Court is said to be hy way Of
appeal from a decision rendered by Judge
Aldrich In several cases in recent years
where the district Judges considered the
cases before them We're ~ such i'm
portance that the Supreme Court would
he asked to review the matter, the
judges have not considered Al length and
passed upon the intricate points raised,
but have promptly handed down decisions
from which appeals might he taken re-
garding any efforts they might make as
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-12-11
LOSES HIS SHIP
IN ARCTIC ICE
Stafansson Took Party Ashore
to Hunt-Gales Drove
Karluk Away.

Ottawa ont, Dec. S.-SomeWherc with
in the confines or the Arctic circle drifts
VllhJalmar Statanssous stauuch little
vessel. the KarulS. safely frozen in an Ice
pack. But the leader of the expedition
is not with his vessel and is unaware Of
its whereabouts, according 20 a despatch
received from the explorer himself to-
day by George J. DosbaratS. deputy min
lister Of naval affairs and acting minister
of marine and fisheries
Stafanssous message states that, be q.
lieving the karluk safe in the ice in
longitude west l47 fftcen miles Oft
shore, he took q party ashore with him
to hunt Tto next day neavy gales
sprang mp and then log when the
weather cleared, the Kar)rk was not
in sight and had undoubtedly been car
ried away by the wilma which drove
the ice pack or shore.
So far, the search Tor tho karluk has
been unsuccessful but as there IS a crew
of % men on board and plenty Of provi-
sions, no anxiety Is felt for their well
fare.
The message received to-day was dated
October % from Point Barrow. Alaska.
and was sent overland from there to
Circle from where il was despatched
on December ;.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-12-11
GOVERNOR TENER ACCEPTS
Elected President OF National aengme
at $4,000 Year

New York, Dec. John Is Tcucr.
Governor of Pennsylvania, was this aft
ernoon elected president of the National
League of professional baseball clubs
to succeed Thomas j. Lynch Before
electing a president. the magnates
voted unanimously To change the by
laws, extending the presidents term
from one TO four years.
There was no dissenting voice in the
election of Governor Tener, who viii
continue In his present office until the
expiration of his term In January, 1915.
william +. Baker, president OF the
Philadelphia club, nominated the Gov
ernor, abiding TO Mr.. Tener's days as
professional baseball player and his
record in public life. Ebbets and Drey-
fuss seconded the nomination. 1t is
understood that Tcncr's salary will be
$4,000 a year.
With the election OF Governor Tener
the meeting adjourned until noon to-
morrow. II was announced that Governor
Tener would be on hand AZ to-morrow's
meeting John a. Heydler was reelected
secretary for two years a new board OF
directors was chosen as follows. August
Hermann Of Cincinnati, Barney Dreyfuss
Of Pittsburs, Charles II. Ebhets OF
Brooklyn, Harry Hampstead OF New
York and Charles ". Murphy Of Chi
cago.
Exccpt for the selection of the new
president, all the important problems
which confront the National League went
over until tomorrow,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-12-11
TRACK WALKERS WARNED
Rutland Railroad Ready to Take Tres
pnss Cases into the Courts.

Rutland. Dec 9.-The Rutland railroad
has started a campaign to prevent tres
pass on its roadbed by track walkers
and a beginning has been made in Rut-
land whore the track runs through the
city for more than half mile and is
much used by persons going to and from
work ~ various manufacturing places
President John \. Mead of the Howe
Scale works has received a letter from
officials OF the road asking that WOrkmen
be notified of the wishes of the road. and
limiting that the railroad is willing to take
the matter to the courts and make n test
case If the request Is not complied with.
The scale plant which employs 800 hands,
is situated on the railroad and a ma
jority of the employees use the track as
a sidewalk because the city has only
one bridge over the tracks. necessitatlng
long detour for some OF the men to
reach their homes.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-12-11
c R A|G'S TRIAL IS
ORDERED STOPPED
Judge lnstructs Jury to Dismiss
Case Charging Murder
of DR.. knabe.

.,helhyvllle, Ind, Dec 9.--Judge Alson.o
Glar to-day instructed the Jury to dis
miss tho case against DR. William B.
craig, charged with the murder Of DR.,
Helene knebe AZ indianapolis October
99 1911 The motion to dismiss the case
va. made by Henry Spaan for the de-
PENDANT yesterday when tn" State con-
GUIDED its evidence.
craig is president o. the State
Veterinary College al indianapolis Mss
knabe was one OF the most prom.ne nt
women of the state. The police called
the woman's death q case If suicide The
public was not satisfied with the theory
and friends OF the woman induced the
council of women OF Indianapolis to raise
a fund with which to conduct a further
investigation Of the case. Harry G.
Webster a prvate-detcctive employed by
he council, in december, 1912, presented
information on which the indictment
against Or Craig was based
Craig. attorneys asked for a change
OF Venue. and the case was sent tc
Shelby county
Webster admitted THAI the case he
had constructed was entirely clrcum.
,,antial In the alleged relations Of
Or. Knabe and Dr. Craig, however. hs
claimed to have found motive for
tho crime
In his report to the council OF WON.
en- Webster reviewed the friendship he
tween the two ph> siciaus, which be-
gan iu l90S. when Dr.. Euepe VAS as
sistant patholoaist in the laboratory oi
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-12-11
MRS. PANKHURST
SECURES RELEASE
Conducts a Successful Hunger
and Thirst Strike-Leaves
Jail Very Weak.

London, Dec Mrs. Emmclne Pank-
hurst, the militant suTragette leader,
who was arrested at Plymouth on De-
cember on her arrival from the United
States aboard the steamship Majestic,
was released from the Exeter Jail at ten
O'Clock tonight. Mrs Pankhurst began
a hunger and thirst strike Immediately
following her arrest
Mrs. Pankhurst was driven to a hotel
She appeared very weak and Immediately
retired to bed. She is in charge of n
nurse Mrs. Pankhurst Is liberated on
seven days license. She intends to pro-
coed to London at the earliest possible
moment.
Not anticipating the early release OF
their leader, suffragettes gathered to-
night at the Empress theatre, Earls
Court, to protest against the imprison-
ment OF Mrs. Pankhurst The house was
only threc-quarters filed, and General"
Mrs. Flora Drummond, who presided, ex-
planned the empty seats by accusing the
postofiice of tampering with letters con-
tanning invitation tickets. In the course
of her speech denouncing the govern
ment she exclaimed Here and now we
swat Nlltil H'N II iEtlll ~ INV ON u IL
mcnt get Mrs. Pankhurst. We shall or
sani2e n bodyguard which will even face
batt1eships"
A resolution demanding the instant
release Of Mrs Pan5hurst was carried
with enthusiasm but as the meeting
was dispensing the news Of her liberia
ton was announced and was greeted
with prolonged cheers
Several large donations to the cause
were made and promises of further
donations given, amounting in all to
$4,000. This amount includes $4,000,
the proceeds of Mrs. Pankhurst's
American tour.
scores Of suffraSettes invaded st.
Paurs Cathedral this morning and
chanted "God save Emmelne rank
hurst" Th: service was stopped until
the women finished and was then re-
sumed as though nothing unusual had
happened. The suffragettes quietly
left the church.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-12-11
STRIKES A 60-MjLE GAIT.
Storm That Cnuscd Havoc In Texas
Rushes over New Engirnd.

Boston, Dec. >-The storm which
caused havoc in Texas Friday rushed
over New England at n G0-mile an hour
gait to-day, bringing snow and N-de-
gree drop in temperature. New Hamp-
shire reported over Il inches of snow
In Boston, the storm was less severe
the wind velocity being only Is miles
an hour, while there was very little
snow Tonight the weather cleared with
the thermometer registering well below
freezing
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-12-11
SEEING OPPORTUNITY

How did you come to marry the lady
who is now your wife,"
1T was very romantic. We were on,
skating. She went to a place where the
ice was thin and broke in. | rescued hel
after a terrible struggle. Poor girl, sh.
was nearly frozen before we got home
but ! proposed to her on the way"
For heavens sake DO you mean tc
ray that you made q declaration Of low,
to girl who was soaked and icy and un.
comfortable? You had your nerve, | musj
say"
Maybe. but there's nothing like strik.
Ing while the iron Is hot"-CleyeIand
Plain Dealer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-12-11
WILLING TO OBLIGE

Brilliant sunshine made the garden party
enjoyable. The garden really was gar
den and, though most OF the guests clus'
tered on the lawn, one or two wiser peo'
pie sauntered round the rose-borderec
paths
Two OF these were seated in quiet par
OF the garden enjoying the scent Of the
flowers and the solitude. They were en-
gagged Presently a mutual friend saun
tered down the path and noticed them.
You two seem to be enjoying your
selves over here all alone" said ne
I'VE are" said the girl and, being 8
girl, managed to look pleased TO see him
won't you Join us
Sorry, ] can't" answered the friend
| mot being a clergyman But m go anl
| find one II you say so!'-Plttsburgl
= chronicle-Telegraph
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-12-11
ADJOURNS IN HIS HONOR

Hyde Park, Dec. 9-When Lamoilic
county court opened this morning the
death OF Judge II II. Powers Of Morris
Vile was feelingly announced by the
Hon. =. q Fleetwood ard rs a mark q
respect a recess was 'akcG Gntil ten
o'clock Adjournment VII also he taken
tomorrow afternoon 70 permi. 'ourt and
bar to attend the funeral r. q Fleet
wood, NJ r Maurice ard F. W Hulourd
were appointed by the bar 10 draft suit
able resolutions on ,hc death Of Judge
Powers
The greater part OF yesterday vac do
voted to hearing divorce cases. The tria.
OF Ernest LoHgey OF Lowell, charged
with adultery, was on to-day and wi,
probably he finished tomorrow More
work has been found than was expected
a. the beginning Of the term ana the in
dications are that court will LAT all OF
this week and a part OF neNt.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-12-11
MOTHER LEAVES BIBLE
TO CABINET OFFICER

81. Paul, Dec. 9.--After leaving her
homestead in pittsfeld. Mass. TO three
OF her daughters, Mrs. Mary A. Red
field willed her Bible. the gift of my
husband, and the stand on which IT
rests" to her son, William {. Redfeld
secretary Of commerce. The will was
probated here to-day owing to the fact
that Mrs. Redneld possessed local real
estate.
The estate is valued at $4,000
Mary w. Redfeld was made admins
tratrix without bond
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-12-11

the state board of health. A bitter
quarrel is alleged to have followed al
legged attempts Of DR.. Craig to end a
relationship which had become objec-
tionable TO him.
Dr. craig is alleged to have been posi-
lively identified coming out Of the area
way between the Vendome flats and the
Delaware apartments. where DR. knaoe
lived. shortly after eleven O'Clock on tina
night Of October 2S DR. Craig is alleged
to have known Of the death Of DR.. Knabe
on tie morning OF october "a before any
one outside the apartment had been In
formed Of the finding Of the body. Late
on the night OF October %, DR.. Craig s
said to have returned to his home and to
have made a complete change OF ClOthin-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-12-11
sAYREs ARRIVE IN LONDON

London, Dec. Mr., and Mrs. Francis
BoWes Sayre arrived I'm London early this
morning They were met by the Ameri-
can Ambassador and Mss Page and
drove to the ambassador. residence.
where they will be guests during their
stay in London. Mr., and Mrs. Sayre, who
are on their honeymoon. had rough
crossing on the steamship George Wash
ington. During the nrst two days out
ri hurricane ragged The steamer reached
Plymouth - hours late. The bridal cou-
pie however held to their original pro
gram and landed and came to London
Ola a special boat train.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-12-11
VERMONT NOTES.
Bo>wOrth'a Counsel Ask Governor
Fletcher for n Rcpricvc.

With but % days Intervening before
the date set for the execution of Arthur
f.. Bosworth. who shot and killed Mae
Iabelle at the railroad station AT Es-
sex Junction in May, 1911, counsel for
the man have instituted proceedings
calculated to delay the carrying out
Of the sentence. \ petition for the re-
prieVe Of BosWorth, sentenced to hang
January (, has been sent to Governor
Fletcher by Frank II. Clark of Windsor
and Roland +. stevens of White River
Junction. The petition was dated De
cembcr and it is expected that Cover
nor Fletcher will give an early answer
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-12-11
SEEKS $500 FOR TRESPASS.

\ suit for $500 damages for AN al
legged trespass has been brought by
Nancy y. Price OF MiddleseX against
Angelo Cardni of Barre. The plaintiff
alleges that Cardini ON June and
other dates broke into a certain close
belonging to the plaintiff ir Barre and
left there large quantities of rock
stone, earth, wood and other material
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-12-11

a stern old preacher had issued to his
people a command against dancing, be
ieving it TO be a device OF the dovil
\ few OF the young people disobeyed and
attended n dance given At a neighhorinH
town. Finally it reached the cars OF tho
preacher and meeting one OF the cuiprits
on tho street ore nlorniug said Or "a stern
voice
Good morning, culu %: ,h- Gevl"'
Good mnrniug father" -m'.g.> an
severed the pretty mss ->ado"ua >outA-
-.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-12-11
CENTRAL VERMONT CAR
PLUNGES INTO THAMES

Waterford Comm Dec 9.-Ccntral Yer
mont railway train No. l2, from Will
mantle to New London, was derailed Just
north Of the railroad bridge here tonight,
about eight O'Clock one Of the coaches
plunged into the Thames river. There
Were only three persons in this coach and
the train crew rescued them apparently
none the worse for their experience A
broken rail IS said to have caused the
accident
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-12-11
KNOWN DEAD IN
TEXAS FLOOD $50
Four-Fifths of Them Negro
Farmhands-Several Thou
sand Refugees Marooned.

Houston, Texas, Dec s.-The number Of
known DEAD In the flood which has spread
over the lowlands in half a dozen coun-
ties IN south central Texas reached 100
tonight, with several thousand refugees
marooned in helf-iloodcd cotton gins and
dwelling houses, safe from the water for
the time being but suffering from
hunger and exposure. Four-ffths Of the
dead were negro farmhands as nre TINT
proportion OF the marooned
The greater number lost their lives in
the vicinity OF Bryan where a 30-nile
stretch of levee along the Rrazos river
crumbled. The Brazos crest Tonight de-
stroycd a dam near Richmond and food
ed state prison farm. The prisoners
had been removed
Hampstead IN Waller county, from
which reports ny to tonight had been
meagrc. reported 20 drowned and others
missing. Reports from half dozen other
small towns in Waller and adjoining
counties advanced the total fatalities to
$50 in all. The San Felipe section OF
Austin county received a shipment OF
motor boats from Houston to-day and
several hundred refugees were moved to
safety.
The great dangers tonight were freez-
ing and starvation For the second sue
cessive night ice was torecasted over the
2o-mile district about Bryan. where i,sQ)
persons, mostly negroes are marConcd
with little food or fire.
Urgent appeals FOR blanke.s am food
were received from all over the stricken
district from central Texas almost to the
gulf coast
Texas cities today respondo liocrally
to appeals for money ana supplies, Hous-
ton raising $500 in cash
The crest of IT, Prazos flood Was -esti-
mated tonight TO hc somcw ore below
Hampstead dboh- N miles from tn mouth
Of the river The rl,st OF the Hoo1 in the
Colorado river IS passing into the gun
tonight
AID FROM THE ARMY
Washington. Dec. S-Aid for the suffer-
ers from the disastrous food in Texas
has been extended by the war depart
ment upon the basis OF reports from
Brig General Bliss, commanding the
American troops on the Mexican border,
who has for the moment turned his at
tention from the war game to WORK OF
mercy.
Reports from Lieut. col Krouthoff, who
vas sent to Bryan. Texas, and Lieu
tenant Brown. at College station, were
embodied by General Bliss to-day in this
statement to the war department.
consulted with citizens relief commit
tee and estimate there were 1900 people
in the bottoms before the foods, 1000 ne
groes and 1000 white. Approximately
4OOo had been rescued and lO,U0 are still
in the bottoms marooncd in gin houses
and on the roofs of houses. Practically
all are destitute and rations, clothing and
blankets are needed. Ihey now have 100
tents obtained from college. one thou
sand more rations will be needed for 10
days or two weeks and II is recommended
that 25,e0 ratlons and Loo blankets be
rushed to Bryan for immediate issue"
General Bliss said he had collected the
necessary rations and blankets and Sec
rotary Garrison promptly ordered them
sent forward.