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The Washington times., 1915-08-06
MENACE OF STRIKE
DRIVEN Off LINKS

HACKENsACK, N. j.. Aug. e-The
strike. OF the International Caddie
Union. No. 346. which Threatened to
raralyze the activities OF the Hacken-
sack Golf Club. has been called of.
Five hundred members Of the club
thankful that they will not have To
carry their own e. have unoffic,ally
agreed to tip the strikers the balance
OF money they we're asking for.
Infected by the New Jersey strike
bacillus, the union ordered a walk of
the course last Sunday. after Caddie
Master Simpson had posted a manifesto
stating that under new system Of
payment. the boys were to get 50 cents
a round trip OF eighteen holes, instead
Of former rate Of 20 cents an hour.
There were no objections to the 50
cent rate In the case Of good players
who did the course in two and one-half
hours. But. asked the youthful union
v'hc hit the course in 100 to i5o. taking
from three and one-half to five hours
for eighteen holes?
After the strike was called last Sun
day. twenty OF the 1bo caddies who work
for the club were discharged and the
rest returned to work. This simple and
effectual means for breaking the strike
quite nonplussed the ringleaders, and
they are now plotting revenge.
President Billy 0ast name unknown),
viewed behind the bunker near the
sixteenth hole yesterday afternoon.
said, between violent Spearmint jaw
movements:
'.Aw. our union amt educated to the
point where they can strike They
amt organized. They amt got gump-
tion. What chance has a lot OF boys
got against org'nized cap'til like them
rich golf players? They ANTI Now.
you take the l. w. W.'s-would have
won that strike easy. But with all
the scabs In this neighborhood. and the
union men without knowing they is
heel. what can a DELEGATE like me do?
Narthin!"
Last Wednesday night several Of the
discharged caddies were seen prowling
about the clubhouse. but they were
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the District Attorneys office" said the
police head, ''and I want to empha size
what Mr.. Hawken said yesterday, to
the enect that the charges are OF a
petty nature, and there is no indca-
ton or an extensive graft system.
we are. however. going to the bot
tom OF the whole thing in an open and
iair-minded way. If there Is any one
IN the city that can tell us OF instances
or graft or hush money being paid we
Will listen gladly.
Not only will we investigate charges
Of protection for disorderly houses. but
II there are any places where hand
DOCKS are being run or liquor sold H.
legally. with the knowledge of mem
bers of the police force. we want to
hear Of It. These are the three hardest
forms Of law breaking to deal with"
Asked how many men were involved
In the charges made by Mrs. Stout and
others who have been questioned at
the District Attorneys office, Major
Pullman said he ''had not counted
them"
The Washington times., 1915-08-06
PenrOse Is to Father
New High Tariff Bill

PHILADELPHIA. Aug. s.-Announce-
ment is made by Senator Boies Penrose
that new tariff bill will be introduced
In the coming session OF Congress. at
his instance.
This announcement was contained in
the authorized copies sent to news
papers Of q speech which the Senator
delivered at the testimonial dinner given
to CONGRESSMAN J. Hampton Moore by
the kensington board of trade. He said:
For myself. intend to introduce at
the opening Of the next Congress a tar
if bill. protective In its nature, con-
tanning a horizontal reduction of 10 and
20 per cent on many Of the duties con-
tained In the Payne bill. but re-enforc-
in~ some of the schedules. like the
chemical schedule. to the extent that
may be necessary to secure these indus
tries In our country"
The Washington times., 1915-08-06
Scot and German Have
Scrap Among Corpses

LONDON. July q (by mail. l-How a
Scot at Givenchy fought a German ad-
versary with pare fists and won was
told in a letter received today from the
front. The Scot wrote:
Il got mY eve on a big German and
we had a real duel. The more thrust
at him with my bayonet the more he
SPARED and grinned at me. We spared
would give in. It's no good. Scotty.' he
said. why don't you chuck it7' I'm
damned II will, said l. and we kept
on slashing until the bayonets dropped
from our hands.
Then we had a go with the fists, and
we fairly walloped each other among
the corpses on every side. He got me
down but at the finish got the better
of him. l grabbed my bayonet again.
bit of a sport. He made a good pris-
Onern
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Wealth Supplants Weeds.

COLUMBUS. Ohio. Aug. 6.-Aban-
doned and unused ground In Columbus
has been made to blossom into wealth
for poor folks. A few years ago this
land blossomed only with weeds. Under
direction Of the city recreation depart
ment $50 vacant lots have been pla nted
with garden truck by children. and to-
day this truck Is valued at $1,000 Pa
rents Of these children assist in many
cases. and as a result tho cost Of liv-
ing has been reduced materially. for
these folks. The vacant land Is donated
by the various owners
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MAN WITHOUT LEGS
IS EXPERT SWIMMER
Astonishes Life Guards and
Crowd At Tidal Basin BY His
Antics in Water.

He arrived at the Tidal Basin Just
at the hour when scores OF the city's
best swimmers were taking their
daily plunge mere half Of a man ;
for beth Of his legs were amputated
close TO the hips. He hobbled or.
rather dragged himself. along the
ly a visitor. to watch those Of his more
fortunate brethren disport their able
bodied forms in the water.
Expressions Of pity for the legiess
man. who seemed to look longingiy at
the water as II he wanted to get into
II and yet dared not on account OF his
groups OF swimmers.
Evidently the sight was too much for
the stranger. He turned from the
water and made stratghtway Tor the
booth where bathing suits are hired.
Give me a size forty-two suit and q
on the counter.
Warned by Life Guard.
The man in charge of the bath house
was noticeably ponplussed. Could the
legless applicant swim? No. he didn't
like to ask him. Reference to his
crippled condition might hurt his feel
lnRS. he WOulu give nltn the bult anu
then warn him Of the depth OF thr
water.
Exhibiting a pair Of hercniean shoul-
ders and 4 physique above tho hips
that would make Paul Swan or any Of
the other most beautiful men in the
world envious. tho legless man ap-
peared on the front Of the hoat houae
a few minutes later ready to take to
the water
Please help me overheard" he said
I can take care Of myself"
"1t's pretty deep out there. Can you
swim?" anxiously queried the guard.
Astonishes Spectators.
Could he swim! Was there anyone
there with two legs and arms who
could plow through the water. dive. or
float any better? In a few minutes every
body else was out of the water watch
Ing the man. marveling at the manner
in which his muscular arms enabled
him to drive his legless form through
the water. Every few minutes he
begged the swimmers to help him to the
hoat. so he could dive.
MY. but can't he swim. :" chorused
the spectators on the float. so struck by
the mans dexterity that the one ex-
was the only method they
had of expressing their feelings
I'm more al home In the water tran
on land." the man said, as he left the
ba sin after a two-hour swim. He gave
said he was crushed in a railway ac-
Cident several years ago and lost both
legs: He lives at Capitol Heights.
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Brings Petition From
Mexican Labor Asking
U.S.. o. K. for Carranza

Col. Edward F.. Martinez. an ofIicer
In General Carranza's army. is in
Washington today as representative Of
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CONTINUED from First Page.)
cnt At least: A separate inquiry he
stated might confuse the Issues. we
VIII center our efforts on. getting all OF
the facts obtainable before Mr.. Hawken
for his action.
Trial Board Proceedings.
1t was stated that sny action by the
police department would be in the ma
ture OF a. trial board proceeding. Major
Pullman has examined several members
Of the police force and outsiders. how
ever. with respect to the original graft
allegations. The inquiry will be broad
ened wherever possible. though 1t was
learned officially today that no allesa-
tion has been developed against MEM
VOWED in the original charges.
Ono member Of the Police Depart
ment who had learned that his name
had been mentioned In connection
with the Stout charges appeared be-
emphatic denial that he had ever had
any dealing with Mrs. Stout directly
or through others or with any other
person. He urged. It 10 understood
that the matter be made public i'm
partment were found liable to charges
that he and other innocent men might
ne relieved OF gossip In connection
with the inquiry.
Inquiry Being Rushed.
The graft inquiry by Assistant District
Attorney Hawken started late Monday.
1t developed today that Mrs. Stout ap-
peared before Chief Justice Covington.
OF the District Supreme Court. Monday.
and declared that with no hope OF aid
Ing her own cause. Of gaining immunity
or other bencfit. she wished to lay GER
tain facts before him. The chief justice
granted her a private interview. and
Mrs. Stout made charges involving sew
eral members Of the Police Department.
saying that they had accepted hush
money She presented alleged de-
tailed facts After hearing her story.
the chief jpustice summoned the District
Attorney. and Mr.. Hawken was detailed
to make an investigation. After taking
Mrs Stout's charges. other witne sses
were rapidly summoned before the Dis
trict Attorney. All of the testimony SO
farrecetved. however. relates only, II Is
said. to the Stout charges No other
circumstances Of the alleged acceptance
graft were developed.
Before the conference today, 1t was
determined that II the facts warrant
fuch action, the charges will BE- laid
before the grand jury before any trial
board action Is brought.
Would Bar Man.
Major Pullman suggested today that
there are some acts that while not Of
a criminal nature would be sufficient
cause to bar man from the police
force. and that II evidence OF any
such misconduct developed the matter
would be Immediately pushed by the
police department
L am keeping in close touch with
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the Mexican Federation Of Labor, and
brings a petition from that organiza-
ton asking the United States Govern
ment to recognize Carranza. He con-
ferred with Leon Canova, In charge
Of the Latin-Amerfcan division Of the
State Department, today, and expects
to see Secretary Lansing later.
Colonel Martinez tolu Mr.. Canova
that the 2,000.0 900 members Of the Mexi-
can Federation Of Labor are a unit
back of General Carranza. His or
ganization. he said. opposes the inter-
fernece Of the Latin American diplo-
mats at time when Carranza Is win
ming, and gives promise Of restoring or
der In Mexico.
After leaving Washington. Colonel
Martinez expects to make a tour Of the
and Masonic ORGANIZATIONS. The labor
Mexico want the United States to rec
ognize Carranza." Colonel Martinez
said, .and l want to put the truth be-
fore them"
GALVESTON, Aug. s.-Improved
Mexico City conditions were reported in
Carransa consulate message from the
capital today.
Gonzales was reported to have loaned
merchants half million dollars for
paying salaries: bread prices were
sliced in two; meat was lower with in
creasins supplies.
Gonzales, too, had ordered death for
soldiers who use or take private prop
erty or houses.
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POLICE PROBE IS -:
LEFT TO HAWKEN
Pullman at City Hall for Long
Conference With. United
States Attorney.

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ent At least: A separate inquiry he
stated might confuse the issues. I'VE
Will center our efforts on. getting all of
the facts obtainable before Mr.. Hawken
for his action.
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Charged With Assault,
Policeman Asks jury

Policeman ". c. Allen. charged with
assaulting w. p. Hauptman on a street
car near Georgia avenue and rpshur
street. week ago. demanded a jury
trial when he was arraigned before
Judge Pugh. in Police Court. today.
The officer denies that he assaulted
Hauptman. and says he 10 a victim Of
mistaken identity Attorney Robert l.
Miller represented Allen in court today.
The Washington times., 1915-08-06
Child Hit by Machine
In Mt. Pleasant

Melton Mcbride, four years old. who
lives in the Beverly apartment house.
1899 Irving street northwest. was
knocked down by an automobile near
his home today. sustaining a broken
left leg. The machine was owned by
J. w. Babson, OF AS Pennsylvania ave-
nue. northwest, and operated by Ernest
Dishman. The child was put In the
machine Immediately after being hurt
and carried to Garfield Hospital
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SneeZeS IS Months.

JOHNSTOWN. Pa. Aug GA re-
markable operation performed In Mercy
Hospital here. on Mrs. Jane Turner,
who was literally sneezing her life
away. will result In a complete recovery
of the woman. according to the surg
cons who are attending her. Mrs. Turn
er has been sneezing continually for a
wear and a half.
The Washington times., 1915-08-06
Followed Friends Advice
After trying FruitOla and Traxo. Mrs. L. Clark,
Dallas Texas ns follows

l..
Dallas ms olIows,
a rom CALLS stones. and Fruit
Ola and Iraxo was recommended and am glad
the
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weakened
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remedy "nd k"o" actual
have been
a 'Donne
The Washington times., 1915-08-06
Coast Guard Cutter
Searches for Schooner

The coast guard cutter Morrill, left
Detroit at l o'clock today for the
vicinity OF Eric. Pa, to search for
the sooner City Of Seboygan. report
ed az missing since Sunday. The
schooner was coal laden from Erie
bound for Kingston. Ontario. and is
believed to have sunk in the recent
storm on the Great Lakes.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-12-02

The Ladies Current Event Club
was entertained Wednesday after.
noon at the home of Mrs j. o.
Waters on South Broadway.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-12-02

Mr. and Mrs o. H. Collins are
again occupying their house in town
after spending the summer on their
farm just north of town.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-12-02

Naoma Ostrander spent the week
end at Rec Heights with her friend
Gladys Livingston.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-12-02

There was a light snowfall early
Wednesday morning, the first seen
this season in this section.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-12-02

Come in and see new Christmas
goods. We will be pleased to show
them whether you wish to buy or
not. Lud, the JeWeler.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-12-02

Mrs S. c. Lockett left last week
for Tildon. Nebr.. where she vii
spend the winter at the home of hel
daughter.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-12-02

Twenty-three days to do your
Christmas SHOPPING and twenty, nine
days to get the Press for 81 per year
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Grover Levens and family depart
ed last week for Moorehead, Iowa,
Mr. Levens former home, where they
will spend the winter.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-12-02

Send the PRESS one year to a
friend or relative for a Christmas
present.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-12-02

Mr. and Mrs w. W. Waite, of
Blunt, were Thanksgiving guests at
the home of his brother. Z +. Waite
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-12-02

A daughter was born to Mr. and
Mrs Ed Bohning, Wednesday, Dec.
LIST.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-12-02

Sam'l Miller. the ice man, has
been Land up several days by a spell
of sickness. He is on the mend,
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-12-02

Attys S Y. Christ and H. J. Bush
field went to Pierre yesterday on
supreme court business.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-12-02

Mrs Bertha Coleman visited last
week at the home of her sister, Mrs
A. G. Sweetland and family.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-12-02

Mrs w. S. Honald, of Sioux Falls,
is visiting in the city at the home of
her cousin, Mrs I. o. Teller.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-12-02

The Lewis Orchestra furnished
music for the firemen's ball at
Orient Thursday night.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-12-02

Mrs Amanda Morrow and family
went to Rec Heights Thanksgiving
and spent the day with Mr. and Mrs
J. G.. Gardiner.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-12-02

Pilot Brand fresh roast I'd and
ground coffee in four pound pals,
Sl.00. Greeves Bros.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-12-02

Every little girl expects a doll a
Christmas tine. We have a grea
variety in dolls. -Scofieids.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-12-02

DR.. McWhorter reports the birth
of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs Roy
McCarl, of Pleasant Valley twp, on
Monday Nov. 29th.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-12-02

School tablets, pens, ink. ETC., al
Greeves Bros.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-12-02

The mechanical TOYS this year are
more interesting and more amusing
than ever. -Scofelds.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-12-02

Pierre Journal:-E. M. Dunn was
a business visitor from Miller today.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-12-02

Casseroles, aluminium & silverware
make nice Xmas presents for moth
er.-Scofields.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-12-02

The county commissioners were
IN special session this week, clearing
up ard settling the seasons road
and bridge work.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-12-02

Mrs Nancy Conger IS here from
Iowa for a visit at the home Of her
sister, Mrs B. f. Barnes.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-12-02

Mr. and Mrs H. o. Bard and
daughters. of Harold. spent
Thanksgiving in the city as guests
at the F. ID. Greene home,
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-12-02

Mrs H. M. Snoddy returned last
week from Hiram. Ohio, where she
was called some weeks ago by the
death of her mother
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-12-02

Pr mium paid for old yellow corn
at Miller Roller Mills .-Adv ii
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-12-02

A watch or pendant for the girl is
the popular gift. Lud, the Jeweler.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-12-02
THE MILLER PRESS
THURSDAY DECEMBER 2, 1915
PERSONALS AND
LOCAL BRIEFS
Additional Local

Service at Corrin school house
Sunday at 3 p. m.
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Money to loan on land, interest I
per cent, no commission.
Aft Christ q Christ.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-12-02

Il new dress skirts at Greeves
Bros.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-12-02

who Pays?" at the Scenic Friday
night.-Adv.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-12-02

present.
A watch or pendant for the girl is
he popular gift. Lud, the Jeweler.
Naoma Ostrander spent the week
End at Rec Heights with her friend
Livingston.
There was a light snowfall early
Wednesday morning, the first seen
his season in this section.
Premium paid for old yellow corn
1t Miller Roller Mills.-Adv I'll
Attys S V. Christ and H. j. Bush
field went to Pierre yesterday on
supreme court business.
Mrs Bertha Coleman visited last
week at the home of her sister, Mrs
A. c. Sweetland and family.
The mechanical TOYS this year are
more interesting and more amusing
than ever. -Scofields.
Mrs Nancy Conger is here from
Iowa for a visit at the home Of her
Mrs B. F. Barnes.
The Lewis Orchestra furnished
music for the firemen's ball at
Orient Thursday night.
C~asseroles, aluminium & silverware
make nice Xmas presents for moth
err. -%Scofelds.
Mrs w. S. Honald, of Sioux Falls,
visiting in the city at the home of
her cousin, Mrs T. o. Teller.
Sam'l Miller. the ice man, has
been Land up several days by a spell
of sickness. He is on the mend.
Come in and see new Christmas
We will be pleased to show
them whether you wish to buy or
not. Lud, the JeWeler.
Twenty-three days to do your
Christmas SHOPPING and twenty. nine
days to get the Press for 81 per year
Mr. and Mrs w. w. Waite. of
were Thanksgiving guests at
the home of his brother. E F. Waite
Every little girl expects a doll at
Christmas tine. We have a great
variety in dolls. -Scofieids.
Mrs S. G. Lockett left last week
for Tildon, Nebr.. where she will
spend the winter at the home Of her
daughter.
Mrs Amanda Morrow and family
went to Rec Heights Thanksgiving
and spent the day with Mr. and Mrs
J. c. Gardiner.
Pilot Brand fresh roast I'd and
ground coffee in four pound pals,
Sl.00. Greeves Bros.
DR.. McWhorter reports the birth
of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs Roy
McCarl, of Pleasant Valley twp, on
Monday Nov. 10Th.
The county commissioners were
In special session this week, clearing
up ard settling the seasons road
and bridge work.
Money to loan on land, interest 7
per cent, no commission.
Aft Christ & Christ.
Mrs H. M. Snoddy returned last
week from Hiram. Ohio, where she
was called some weeks ago by the
death of her mother
Grover Levens and family depart
ed last week for Moorehead, Iowa,
Mr. Levens former home, where they
will spend the winter.
q new dress skirts at Greeves
Bros.
Mr. and Mrs O. H. Collins are
again occupying their house in town
after spending the summer on their
farm just north of town.
The Ladies Current Event Club
was entertained Wednesday after.
noon at the home of Mrs j. o.
Waters on South Broadway.
Mr. and Mrs H. o. Bard and
daughters. of Harold. spent
Thanksgiving in the city as guests
at the F. d. Greene home,
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-11-11
HELD BY POLICE ON
MURDER CONFESSION

Minneapolis police have announced
that they will settle once and for all
the case of Alfred Driskell of New
Brighton, Hennepin county, who for
the fourth time has confessed to the
murder of Alice Matthews near her
home in the Mill City on the night of
March %, 1912.
Three confessions on the part of
Driskell prior to his latest statement
have been discredited by the police
He is held in the Central police
station pending a final investigation
of his statement. He will be taken
before alienists, the police say, and
if found to be mentally sound all evil
dence which can be gathered will be
placed before the grand jury and an
Indictment for murder asked.