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Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1914-05-28
High School Pupils
Score In a Comedy

cast Not only careful training. but
and successful endeavor
was shown in the way the students
carried out their roles.
All acquitted themselves hand
somely in the series of rather diff
cult scenes and won frequent ap-
proval and applause from the audi
ence.
The play was given for the purpose
of sending candidates to the state
meet in Reno, which has been unex-
pectedly postponed till next week.
Between acts close attention greeted
the singing of Perfect Day" by La
voy Davis, a defamation entitled
'Tasca" by Miss Anna Critchfield,
and my New Years Guests" by
Miss Leah Regan, who was chosen
in the recent preliminary contest to
represent Tonopah in the defamation
events at Reno.
Altogether last evenings program
was one Of the most successful ever
given by the Tanopah high school
Great credit is due to Professor
Scott. His capah. e and faithful work
in dramaties will he missed wnen he
goes to Winnemucca this fall TO be-
come principal of the grades The
cast was as follows:
Capt Obadiah Skinner, retired
sea captain, Prof. J. ID. Scott; Lieut..
George Richmond. his nephew, VII
liam Cuddy; Richard Hamilton,
country gentleman, Lavoy Davis;
Ferdinand Lighthead, neighbor
John Cuddy; Nellie Richmond
Georges wife. Anna Critchneld; Mel
lie Huntington, friend, Marie Bar
rett. Cornelia (Nelliel Skinner, Oba
diah's sister. Irene Hoag; Nellie Me
Intyre, a servant. Leona Carey.
This morning second telegram
was received from the authorities II
charge of the state track and deela
nation meet In Reno. which wai
scheduled for this week. but whici
was postponed because Of the suddef
death of President stubbs OF the uni
yersity II was first thought best Z
=. postpone the meet till fall. but 'h'
word received this morning was z
the effect that the program would b
carried out Tuesday of next week.
The change of plan VIII make
particularly trying Tor the ronopa
sehool. since the events at Reno wi
o occur during the naal week ~ III
geh0ols ~ thts city Whrn eNaHiinl
= liaas are being held However, a
= rsnsemeuts viii h. made for the eai
didatss whn arv 90 - % the mort
ta takt thetr tssis hefofe they atai
nf aiter thes reiufn ~ - nei
y dlaappeiai thssse uhn have eafks
tsrJ aud faithfaiiY tsalned. Aaa iha'
" Nha rag un tbF bieh ,.hssa piaF
= raise iuuds
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1914-05-28
TRADE OULLNESS
IS BROUGHT OUT
At CONFERENCE
FRIGIp RECEPTION or MANU-.
FAcTuRERs AT THE
WHITE HOUSE.
.$6,S6S,OO2.SO


WASHINGTON. May - officers
~ the Manufacturers association Of
Ohio aud Illinois called ON the prest
dent today and prtilioned that legls
lation affecting business. except the
trade commission bill. be- withheld
until the trade commission has iHvca
tikaisd the business situation and
fepost tn congress-.
The president told the visitors be
Was aware ~ the present depression
Is business and had abundant ett
desc. u as messly payeholo9icai
We afwva pasrNtie eeoeasallva ~
huainsss msn Ne ssid Ma earnest
lselfa waa ~ neFte. ana aat hiaaeF
~ laiarv he hasinea@ af the caaatry
lIs believed thas o. rsteeilaa ,hsf
Mwala ss,# ,hat tha eeafae Am go
afsiaa eealt - ne taex Fan aoi
aais hmi IA lhs ahaEt run ainA -
wtss Aaa amfv@eahis voaEsM
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1914-05-28
TONOPAH PIONEER
KILLED BY FALL
FROM A HORSE
ONE OF THE EARLY DAY AUSTIN
BOYS MEETS DEATH IN
GoLOFlELD.

william Marshall miner aged 70,
was killed In Goldheld Tuesday night
by falling from horse which he
was riding accompanied by his
brother. He struck on his head and
broke his neck
Marshall was pioneer OF Tono-
pah having come here when there
were only twenty people in camp,
and secured what was known as the
Austin boy lease on Mizpah hill. but
did not succeed In making a stake,
owing TO differences between the
partners. Marshall was known from
infancy as "Doodlesox" and scores OF
old timers knew him by no Other
name. The remains were Inferred II
Goldneld
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1914-05-28
A, B. {. men
LINED Up
SAFELY
OUTLINE OF PROTOCOL ALL
READY TO WHIP INTO
FORM.

ny AhHaftuNcu NttASsF
WASHINGTON, May 2s.--The main
stages OF the negotiations of the Nj
agara Falls peace conference We're
reported to the president under a
referendum by which the American
delegates are acting. II is now UNI
dersiood they have reached reason.
ably complete form Of the essentials
proposed IN the agreement There
has been no effort as yet to weld the
essentials into protocol. but vart
ons propositions stand out distinctly
aud would readily admit Of amalga
nation into a complete protocol when
necessary 10 do 80.
lluurta has continued TO get am
munulon CLOSELY following the land
lax ot munitions of var Tor huefil
from twa German liners a. Puerto
Mexleo. isrxe consignment from
Japan was dae a, Mantanlllo .
saliaa Crua on the west coast fhes'
we're nrdsrea many maaihs asa
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1914-05-28

The high school play entitled "All
a Mistake" which was given last
evening in the Nevada theater,
proved big success from every
point of view. From the beginning
of the performance till the last cur
tain the students had the audience
with them and it was a gathering
that left few vacant seats in the big
playhouse. Throughout the play
there was clear evidence of careful
and capable training on the part of
Prof. ]. d. Scott, who was not only
stage manager for the production,
but who had, at the last moment, to
step in and fill vacancy in the
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1914-05-28
OLD BATTLESH|PS
Of UNCLE SAM
WANTED BY
GREECE
SECRETARY OF NAVY THINKS IT
WELL TO ACCEPT THE
MONEY.

Thy Associated fresA.b
WASHINGTON. May 2S.-A plan
for disposlng OF the battleships Idaho
and Mississippi to foreign power
was laid before the senate naval af-
fairs committee by Secretary Daniels.
Greece Is understood to be negotiat-
ing for the vessels. The United
States has never sold old battleships
to "a foreign country. Each cost near
ly $6,O00.OO0 Daniels plan is to put
the money into dreadnaught. The
Idaho and Mississippi are six years
old.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1914-05-28
FRANCE PREPARES
FOR LONG siege
IN MEXICO CITY
ASYLUM FOR CITIZENS RENTED,
FORTIFIED AND PRO.
VlsloNEO.


PARIS. MAY 2S Mexico city dis
patches state the French charge d'af'
fairies In Mexico city has rented
houses adjoining the legation TO serve
as asylum for French residents
should occasion arise The houses
and legation have been proyisioned
and armed for defense
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1914-05-28
FRANCES moaAwS COMPANY
GOING INTO LIQUIDATION

The ioekholdels oi the Ffances
NOhawk Mlalne and Leasing coms'
pany. At their reernt hf,h annual
meeting IN Chrycnue Wye pAssed .
rsaoiufis,R sulhostainx the 1irvvtors
20 rliaaldste the eempeay aHd az
tribute lhs uai pgueseda ia the stsseh
hatl~s. fhs eempanf has aalsk
asssia 81 tsaaraa
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1914-05-28
GoLDFiELo SCHOOL BOARD
COMPLETES APPOINTMENTS

The trustees of the Goldheld school
district. NJ meeting last night. re.
appointed for the ensalng year all
the present teachers of the local
schools
Miss Grace Mccormack. Reno
schools aud Miss Vera l. Alberson
u Washington. Iowa. we're appointed
10 hn the saraaclea caused by ths
feslanations " Misses Somefs and
lee. respectively
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1914-05-28
eOuelG FROM ToNoeAA
NARMEp M 0REaoN

MN ta FivHH ana MRS MlnhHa
slnaHa,a 4ere uuHet Is maffitfe Ia
Nuaass Mas - AZ agaais fass uft
saa rhe enVNls tgv sell suaeH m
resapah 81 Fiene keins eHe ef ihF
lafmsF awHrFs "a NE NuHeNao ssf
sse ans Mfa sHapsen belas a feat
dent Rsfe i0f Maaf sesN fhe siR
Is MNi naks lsais taiafe heuss "
Ossaea
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1914-05-28
ORLD'SFASTEST
AUTOS WAITING
FOR GREAT
EVENT
FRENCH CAR is THE SWlFTEST
IN THE ELIMINATION
TRIALS.
ny Associated pres..,


INDIANAPOLIS, May 2S.-Thirty
automobiles. the fastest in Europe
and America. hummed around the
two and a half mile brick track to-
day In their final practice spins In
preparation for the annual 5OO-mile
race Saturday
The track will be closed tomorrow
acrubbed and cleaned by hundreds Of
workmen.
The United States. Great Britain.
France, Germany and Belgium will
be represented among the drivers,
who are the pick Of the worlds rae
ing pilots. The fastest car, according
TO elimination trials. is French
entry, driven by Boillot, three times
winner of the French grand prlx
which made the lap at the rate of
fraction less than 100 miles an hour
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1914-05-28
LIKE BOULEvAROS'
IS DESCRIPTION OF
ROADS TO TONOPAH
YOUNG MILLIONAIRE WHO HAS
A STABLE OF AUTOS STOPS
IN ToNoPAH.

Woodward b. Duke, son of j. b.
Duke, president of the American To
bacco company, arrived in this city
this morning from Los Angeles in a
large Lozier touring ear. aceompa-
MED by four college chums. Joe
Baird, Ivan Bliss. Ed Whiteside and
G. l.. Burt.
The Lozier tourists are on their
way to New York city and they are
driving the same machine which car
ried them across the continent two
I years ago Duke has driven all of
/ the way to date and as he piloted the
/ Baby Doll, the name by which the
/ l4ozier is designated, all of the way
f from the California southern metrop-
oils on the other iunket, he is deter
mined to steer the powerful Lozier
from the starting point to New York
city.
The trip which was made two
years ago was negotiated across the
route which follows the Santa Fe
trail. or In other words, the Southern
route through Arizona and New Mex
leo. After encountering diverse and
sundry troubles, Duke decided to Sc
lect more practical route and as q
result, the midway route, from Los
Angeles to Mojaye, Independence and
Big Pine, and then on to Oasis was
followed From the latter point, thu
direct route via silver Peak was fol
! lowed to this city.
At no point on the entire trip wer'
rough roads found. the big Lozie
: pulling the difficult climbs on "higl
gear" In contrast TO the route fol
lowed on the other trip, low gear
: was conspicuous by its absence. on
of the features OF the trip has bee
The elimination OF tire trouble.
From this city TO Ely. little troubl
il expected by the Lozier tourists.
the roads are in good condition con
nared 10 the roads previously tra'
ersed. The ocean to ocean traveller
o' are prepared to meet all emerEenei'
= hut from this point ON 20 Chieap
III the trip will practically be j.
81 ride. as the roughest roads ha'
heen covered Mr. Duke says q
40 southern dessert roads are like hoal
!" yafds
"a The tasler machine which u ga
ar rylns the party eastward " one
aa The masi powertul ears ever saFa'
onl hy the losier taetory. hs'nk bu
tMa years aeu tof racing puFpoa'
Woodward " Duke sho u ne e~
" er IN faur t.aslsts ste'uaitrf
mafe ihsn preud e inc eliAhY no'
.ss ~ h. ean, 4 for e. asie ~ y
- chime hss casered mere ihan epN
40 r.,-. .ad taf remafstels faa'afe
.sd shla mlissso q lhe taFi thai O.
a. ahsaaa itasalif hss heep eHea'
q segud
mae stated % fhaptnaA Fepaf
ca. aa.h tsat fapeu hsa arrival
N xesA eas ~ mleeiea e
~ - esdas tir saoihef ietit
81 - msls ghaa Fieaea sah
.aes 81 si n ~ sFs
= -
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1914-05-28
MOOSE MUNSEY
WANTS TO GONE
BACK TO PARTY
LEADER or REVOLT SEEKS TO
CONVINCE ROOSEVELT or
HIS FOLLY.

OYSTER nAY. MAY ss Frank A..
Munsey. one Of the leaders Of the
Progressive campaign two years ago,
came here today to see Roosevelt.
Nnnsey. after the campaign, launched
movement for amalsamation et
progrwsslves and Republicans. which
the eoionei woald not approve othes
political visitors are expected The
ealonsl has recovered from the O.
tlrue 81 bis Washlnxtou trip
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1914-05-28
wAs sua,so rooAv

fhr fanetai " fehn WaulM who
sst = vfalnia eWy russatt ~
saa nf an easfaihias 3aa hfli a ihAi
sAssa ihAs Afserauem antst lh~ A~s
e.s.a "a ins xuuialA h,ass ~ Assaaa
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1914-05-28

FAVOR TREATY
WITH THE i. S.
BILL GOES TO SECOND READING
AS OFFERED BY THIS
COUNTRY.
lnr A.rocInted pren..l

thy Associated HreHs.t
BOGOTA, May 2S.-The Colombian
senate approved the second reading
of the treaty between Colombia and
the United States in connection with
the Panama canal. BY the treaty
all products of the soil and industry
of Colombia and Colombian mails
passing through the canal are ex-
empt from any charge or duty other
than those the same things from the
United States are subject to,
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1914-05-28
GOVERNMENT MONOPOLY
REvHNuEs w JAPAN

state manopal,ea ana ahdeftaklaks
h Japan Yirld sn annual reyrnue -
s's'sit ~. $3.50, es.s ~ whive 81. .i.i0 900
enHsa tfam ps@fa tHie2fsBhs apd
'sleeseHss. fltsao eee pruais ffam a.
taeeo ttaaaasse flpm taN ard 81
ee# aaa 4am hostais
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1914-05-28
Fourth of July
Celebration

. This evening, at Harry Ep- =
. stine's office, there will be a =
. meeting to determine pro y
= gramme for the celebration of =
. the Fourth of July The meet =
. ing will be called at 8 p. m. =
y sharp and not at S:15 or $3.50, =
= and every one who takes an I'M =
. terest in the proper observance =
= OF the holiday should be there =
. on time. =
. . . . . . .
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1914-05-28

iilsheaa temps afaee yesterday OF
seas asa a.
Neesst ismpsfaiufs tssl si.ht a.
FeAs AaA ta
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1914-05-28

Belmont and Tonopa GLADDEN. Hearts Stockholders
Isthmus of Panama and Antipodes Shaken Up
ByOneof Worst Earhq Shocks Known In Australia


observatory
in Islands the Southern faae
No odamagwa night Thousands ter
saed drmh wooden
s4rnds unpd
a
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-01-22
At WORK On
TRUST BILLS
HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEES
GETS DOWN TO WOHk IN
EARNEST.
MAY SPLIT
Chairman Of Interstate Commerce
Committee Wants TO Prepare
Final Draft or Eills--Dp-
posed BY Clayton.
By the United Press.

Washington. Jan. 22.-The house
Judiciary committee began real wort,
today on he administration trust
program. Three tentative bills al.
being considered by the full com,
IHittee and the formal Introduction
of the bills is planned for this attea-
noon or tomorrow.
The problem Of Quelliug the jeal-
Gus feeling between leaders over
the division Of the administration
program faced the president today.
Chairman Clayton OF the judiciary
committee protested 10 the president
against having the interstate con-
meree committee handle any bills
and ii is understood that President
Wilson has asked Chairman Adam
son of the Interstate committee 10
withdraw, which Adamson refused
to do. He agreed. however, to allow
Clayton to Introduce bills in his own
name. Adamson reserving the ri%h4
for his committee to present final
drafts OF the Interstate trade com
mission bill and the railroad secur-
tiles regulation bin
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-01-22
THE NEW ENG!aSF3 TIM
iaAAS ARE DISCUSSED.

Syracuse, \. Y. Jan. ERE
suits OF the New England Tax Con
ference Assouiation@ was the subject
discussed today by zenas n. Bliss,
chairman of the Rhode Island state
Commission, before the second day 5
session of the fourth New York Tan
Conference, at the Onandaga hotel,
Have the Localities Suffered by the
Present systetn in New York State
was the subject discussed today by
Ceylon II. Lewis, Of Syracuse Lewis
Il a former state tax commissioner.
Other speakers to-day were state Tax
commissioner William H, Sullivan,
of Norwich; Frank l.. Young, OF os-
shining; William H. Perry. of Water
town, representing the New York
State Grange, and Ashley 7. Cole, OF
New York City.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-01-22
Urge Stricter Anti-Drag Law.

New York. Jan a2.--Only fedc,-
a. legislation. and the strict"st cN"-
cution OF the law can stop the grow
ing cocaine. morphine and heron
habit in the United States, in the
opinion of today's speakers at the
third days session of the Chemical
and Drug exposition at Madison
square Garden. In speeches, and in
circulars distributed, it is was agaia
urged that the New York Pharma-
ccutiCal association, and similar as
sociations in the other states, rec
ommend legislation requiring stand
ard recepticles aud capsules 10 DO
used for such poisons as bichiorld"
OF mercury Before the exposition
closes on January %, it is expected
that a committee will be appointed
10 20 to Albany to urge legislation
along the lines suggested in toda>
speeches.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-01-22
TO FIGHT SAN JAtINTO"
BATTLE FOR THE mon Hes
BY the United Press.

Houston. Tex, Jan. % Plans
We're completed today here for fight
ing again, the famous battle Of san
Jaeinto, which decided for Texas her
independence from Mexican rule. The
fight will be TO celebrate the anp1Fer-
sary of the event which took place
on April 81, 1885, and to Immortal
ize the battle in moving pictures,
The First Cavalry Of the Texas Ma
tional Guard will enact the fight.
Numerous monuments on the orisi-
nal battlefield will prevent its pro-
duction there, so it was formally de-
cided to have the battle" occur on
the outskirts of Houston.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-01-22
DINNER ENDS
IN TRAGEDY
MURDER AND SUICIDE COMMIT.
TED IN THE PRESENCE OF
MANY GUESTS.
A WOMAN IS SLAIN
After Shootin. and Killing Ms.
stewart of SAN Francisco As
.auant Turns Gun ON
BY the Associated Press.

Honolulu, Jan. 22.--In the pres
snce of q room full of diners in ole
Of the most Fashionable hotels of
this city a man known as Wood
ward, walked up to Mrs. Charles 5.
Stewart of San Francisco, talked a
few minutes and then started %
urn away. AS he did so he pulled
from the pocket Of his evening
clothes a revolver and fired. Drop.
ping to the floor at the feet Of her
Mining partner Mrs Stewart died.
tauaing but for moment with A
grim smile on his face, Woodward.
Without word, turned the reFotvet,
IN himself and pulled the trigger
Soon, he was lying within few
lee Of the murdered woman.
The woman who was Killed WIS
'he former wife OF Woodward bur
aiYorced him and married Stewart
Est Saturday. Mrs. Stewards hus-
land was away at the time. and il
thought that Woodward had KEEP
back Of their movements since lie
(eard OF her marriage to Stewart.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-01-22
War Dance to Canned Music
nv the United Press.

Lincoln. Neb., Jan. 22.-The mo-
notonous, rhythmic thump OF the In
dian tom-tom with the quavering TAT
.o,,o If tbe souaws as they danced
the Omaha" and sun dances III
circles OF whirling war-bedeeKea
sayages were made realistic this
morning for 200 grey haired men
I'D women who met at the Temple
theatre in the annual meetlhs Oh 'he
Territorial Pioneers Association
Tho music was played on phono-
graph. These wax impressions were
secured by Prof. M. r. Gilmore OF
tho university faculty. who is ar
ranging for their preservation IN 'he
university archives.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-01-22
NORRIS TO TESTIFY
IN HIS OWN BEHALF
FORT WORTH PASTOR EXPECTS
TO 90 ON STAND IN ARSON
TRIAL.
Mrs. Norris Gives the First Test.
muny in an Effort to Establish
an Abb for Accused
Minister.

Fort Worth, Tex. Jan. 22.--Mrs
!. Frank Norris, Wife of the Fort
Worth Baptist pastor who is chars-
ed with having burned his own
church, gave testimony today that
tends to prove alibi for Norris. She
testified that her husband wore .
long black overcoat on the night OF
the fire and that this coat and
her husbands derby hat were IN
his room when she was awakened
BY the fire. Mrs. Norris's bed room
was in the upper story Of the house
and Mr. Norris was sleeping on a
couch on the first floor NORRIS
announced that he expects to testi-
~ at this trial.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-01-22
y tTTLE PARTIES" NOW
RACE ON TEXAS BORDER.
By the United Press.

Preside. Tex, Jan, - Preside,
Paso and San Antonio today afe
Gagged in a fierce rivalry for INC
tarlaiHment OF Battle Parties.
Battle Parties here and at The
fher two Texas cities are quite the
lge Several men in each Of these
kies have organized into seeing
4ttles' companies which nave been
>ius a driving business supervising
BIZ to advantageous points near
j. Mexican cities Of Ojinaga, Juare2
b. Nueyo Laredo while the recent
= Eagements between federal aud
Hhels were in progress there.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-01-22
EEDERiIS REPORTED
DEFEATED AT CILIACAN.
By the Associated Press.

Culiaean. Mexico. Jan. 22,-~-Ohlc-
ial rebel reports received here say
that federal column of two thous-
and soldiers was repulsed near here.
The federals are said to have car
ried three wagon loads Of dead off
the field.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-01-22
Jury FAILS TO AGREE
IN the CASE OF WOMAN
The Trial of Mrs. Edna Henson,
Christian Scientist, Results
in Hung
Jury.
BY the Associated Press.

Canyon. City. Tex, Jan. 22.--Af-
ter having been out eighteen hours
tho Jury before whom Mrs. Edna V.
Henson, Christian Scientist, was tried
on 4 charge Of practicing medicine
without a license. returned to the
court room and the forman announc-
ed that II was impossible for the
Jury to reach an agreement. They
stood three to three.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-01-22
Iumbermen Urge CO.Operation.

Memphis, Tenn, Jan. 22.--oioser
and utilization was urs-
ed today by speakers at the closing
sessions of the twelfth annual con-
vention of the Hardwood Manu-
facturers' association. prominent
,umbermen from northwestern ana
middle western states attended N
large numbers. 1t was thought p'oo'
ah,a today that either st. Louis OF
Arkansas city would got ne1t
years convention.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-01-22
FAMOUS AVIATOR DIES
SUDDENLY IN NEW YORK
Internal Hcinorrhage Results in the
Death of Chas. X. Hamilton
Held Many Flight
Records,
By the Associated Press.

New York, Jan. 22.---Chas. *.
Hamilton, the aviator who made the
New York to Philadelphia flight and
who had broken many bones in mar
row escapes from death as an avia-
tor from time after time, died sud-
denly in bed today. He was anpar-
entity we'll and an internal he.1crr-
hage Is given as the cause of death.
He suffered a nervous breakdown
about two years ago.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-01-22

Arthur A Mclean, long treasurer
OF the Democratic state committee
Of New York, and close friend of
Charles r. Murphy, boss OF Tam
many and till recently Democratic
leader in the state, has pleaded gull
ty in court to the charge OF reeeiF-
ing campaign contributions from
contractors On state work AS treas
urer Of the committee he received
contributions from companies e1.
gagged on construction work for the
state in violation of an act passed q
few years ago. This was the first
definite result of an investigation
into grating in connection with con-
tractors or state roads and the Erie
Canal. Other men have been indic.-
81 and Will be tried later
Since District Attorney Whitman,
who prosecuted the case, believed
that Mclean had no criminal intent.
but merely followed a long-estab-
lished policy OF his committee. he
consented 70 IL suspension of sentence
rather than fine or imprisonment,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-01-22
FORT WORTH VISITED
BY DISASTROUS FIRE.
I'oT' Worth Compress Company and
Rio Gfande Railroad HEAVY
I0Sers--I.oss Hall
Million.
BY the Associated Press.

Fort Worth, Tex. Jan 22,-Prop-
erty valued al nearly a half million
dollars was destroyed by fire here
this afternoon. The Fort Worth
Compress company ard the Denver
and Rio Grande Railroad were the
heaviest sufferers.