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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-07-16
STATE CAN'T PROVE
IOWA'S '76 MURDER
Case Against White Haired
Civil War Veterans
Collapses.
fRH T,legranh % II. Tribun..l

Bedford, Iowa, July l5.-Because the
Than" Smith, an Iowa cattleman, and
his little son were murdered and
robbed Of 100000 on ranch near here
forty years ago, the case against the
four white haired Civil War veterans
accused Of the crime has temporarily
collapsed
Bedford is glad. Bedford knew the
feeble pioneers and trusted and re-
spected them, and wa touched deeply
and personally when they were
dragged into court 20 defend their
lives against the charges of old Mrs.
Maria Porter.
On the motion OF the attorney Of
Bates Huntsman. whose case came up
first for preliminary hearing this
morning, and the co-request Of Attorney
General Cosson the court dismissed
the warrants against Huntsman. Slml-
lar action Will be taken in the charges
against Sam Scrivner and the Dame
wood brothers, the other prisoners.
Attorney General Cosson, addressing
the court, declared he realized the state
did not have sufficient evidence on
which 10 present the charges to a
Jury. He admitted the state could not
prove there ever had been such a muir
der as Mrs. Porter declares took place
near Siam in September, 1875.
The Attorney General announced
that the state had strong evidence of
something wrong, however, and that il
sufficient grounds for new charges were
found he would present them to the
grand jury in September
John Damewood, one Of the defend
ants, took the stand to-day and denied
ever hearing of a murdered cattleman
or of buried money.
Putting at an old corncob pipe and
speaking as calmly as if she were dis
cussing the weather, Mrs. Elizabeth
Benson sat on her veranda this after
noon and related the history of her
husband, Jonathan Dark, who was &C
cused Of helping in the murder of cold
Than" and who later was slain by his
sister-in-laW near independence, Mo.
Mrs. Benson's story did not coincide
with that of Mrs. Maria Porter, her
sister.
Jonathan was a good man and a
kind husband" she said. He gambled,
but l never heard he was murderer
or counterfeiter till now. | don't deny
Maria's story about the killing up here.
1t may be all true. but | never saw
anything in my husbands actions TO
make me believe he was an outlaw.
But Maria is a little bit wrong about
how Jonathan died. Matte Collins, my
sister, killed him, but it wasn't because
} he was afraid she would tell things
about him. It was because he objected
/ to the attentions on, o. the boys in
Jesse Jares's gang was paying her"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-07-16

move In this case until tomorrow
morning. when, if | carry out my pres
ert intentions, | will hand down my
decision. | have given absolutely no
intimation as TO what this VIII be 20
any one"
The Justice received a stack Of tele-
grams and letters yesterday advising
him how 10 dispose of the case. one
was from a person whose name he
withheld. but he laughingly read the
communication. Il said. in part:
please let me take Harry Thaw's place
in Matteawan."
Plunkitt's Million Ready.
As Thaw was leaving court he was
met By former State Senator George
Washington Plunkitt, who shook him
By the hand and gets his name into the
newspapers by saying: Good luck, my
boy. II you want anybody to go on
your bond up 70 million or so let me
know"
Thaw's automobile trip to San Fran
cisco was continually on his mind yes
terdav. He was asked what kind OF
car he was going 10 buy.
81 will have 10 wait until | count
nv pennies," he said, and added: AFTER
pay my lawyers" He has mentioned
that fact often, and it seems to be
weighing on his mind.
He was also greatly interested in the
Ludlow Street jail alimony CLUBS
pinochIe tournament, in which he Is en-
tered. m
~ am in second place" he said. l
PLAYED last night with Levy, van
Schlechten and a third man whose
friends don't know he is there he
ended discreetly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-07-16

founded the commissioners with facts
about the inmates.
Thirty-five men. he said, had gone
insane on The island in the last year
and a half, 90 per cent of the inmates
were drug users and between ! ana o
per cent were tubercular. He also
stated that eight men in the last year
after keepers had beaten them. Inc
Investigators brought out that the l,Olo
men, doubled in sos cells, have to
of air. The normal city, requirement
is 500 and the standard set by the
State Board OF Charities $50.
DR.. Efier testified that he believed
doubling up, endangered tne ,ne ar
lives, but said he had no power TO en- m
force recommendations ne made. i
cart override the warden" ne re-
marked.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-07-16
LAYS DEATH TO SUNDAY
Mother Says Teachings Un'
hinged Sons Mind.

Camden, y. j., July 15.-Mrs. Jennie
Kortum, Of Mantua, made affidavit to-
day upon which she expects Billy Sun
day TO be prosecuted in connection with
the death Of her son. 1t reads:
81 believe William was driven insane
through the influence Of Billy Sunday
The boy had never been inside a church
before Sunday came 70 Philadelphia
After hearing him he came home great
ly excited"
He had disobeyed his mothers orders
in attending the meetings. A few days
later his mind gave way and he died
in the State Hospital.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-07-16
FIRE LOSS S1,133,112LeSs
More Fires in Houses, Fewe,
in Cellars, than in 1914

Fire Commissioner Adamson r.,o.
ed yesterday a reduction Of sllsa ~,
in the fire loss for the greater ei,,, :,
far this year. There were seye,,,
seven less fires than in the corre,no,i
ing period Of 1914.
Although the number Of fire, in -,
lars was reduced, there was an (,
crease in the number Of those in 4.
vate houses.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-07-16
HATTERS TO FIGHT fAyEpe
Organize to Break Up Fly.bv.
Night Stores

To combat the "schlag" ,,o,., a..
have been meneeing the lev,,,m..'
dealer, retail hatters Of create, ~.
York organized yesterday as tn. Ca.
er New York Hat Merchants' A,,O,,.
alton.
Plans were discussed to stop mi,,.,.
resentation by the fy-by-nieh, e.
that spring up during the straw a..
season and do business estimate, =
100000. Cooperating with o,bs. ~
tail organizations, this associs,;as re,
prosecute dealers who misrsnr. VIII
their wares, and will work for fso esya'
ton licensing transient stores ss'a'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-07-16
LUSITANIA LOST, HE FAILS
Disaster Plea Wins Ten Days
Grace for Bankrupt.

Because bankruptcy could have been
avoided if the Lusitania had not been
sunk. Judge Hand authorized Charles
y. Blocker 70 allow Edward G. Solt-
mann, for whom he is receiver. to CON
tinue his business at 1874 Broadway for
ten days. Sotmann has been in bust
ness thirty-fve years, which extended
all over the country.
The Lusitania disaster upset nego.i-
ations for the sale Of some real estate
which Soltmann owned in West Thirty
sixth Street. His liabilities are $377,-
600, which include mortgages Of 1912,
600. His assets are S550,000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-07-16
WOMEN SINNERS CAUGHT
Government officers Arrest
Three in Raid on Still.
Try Telegraph to The Tribune J

Whitesburg, Ky. July 15.-Three
women. alleged moonshiners - Miss
Mary White, Anna Creech and Mary
Jane Wilson with Alexander Creech
and Isoi.. Miles, wer arrested on the
Cumberland River in Harlan County
by United States Deputy Marshal John
NJ. Riddle and a posse to-day. The
still was DESTROYED.
Government officers had spent much
time trying to apprehend the women,
who are said 10 be expert moonshiners.
They were brought here for trial.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-07-16
JITNEY BUS USED
ON SAWDUST TRAIL
Belleville Pastor Offers Cut
Rates in Trips to Church
Charters Four Vehicles.

Nutley, n. j., July 15.-The jitney
bus is to be used to help the church
goers Of Belleville along the road to
salvation. The first trips will be made
on Sunday.
The idea originated with the Rev J..
Harland Hammer, jr., pastor of the
First Reformed Church, OF Belleville.
After erecting a ffty-foct signboard 20
advertise the church, ne has made ar
rangements for four jitney buses to
bring his congregation 70 and from
service. Special Communication rates are
offered
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-07-16
$4,000 Directors Listed Here

The Dir Glory of Directors in the
City Of New York, 1875 edition, has
Just been issued. II contains $4,000
New York City directors in various
corporations. with an appendix Of
selected lists Of corporations in bank
ing. insur NICE, transportation, manu-
featuring ahG other lines, showing OK
ecutive officers and directors. The
price Is s. a copy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-07-16

JONES' advertising agent Bnghamon N "Sx vital elements
acknowledged been combined in this peerless PREPARATION
About half cents worth of
combined with thousands Of dollars of a1ve
Using appropriation So far its claimed virtues
are concerned worth the two-and-ahalf cents.
story By Mr. Adams appears in each issue Of the Sunday
Tribune Names facts locations gren in each They
should be By erery and Uho sells
anything.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-07-16
HEARST ADVERTISING.
HEARST EDITORIAL.


A wrongde "Ee has cured hundreds OF per-
~ dor tho Iiociqb of inves- sons Of consumption and
tigon co nv the same token any and
with contrary the follow his directions strictly can
of the honest manufac- get WE'LL .
urer stands forth by THE quack consumption special
reason of association list" Dr. Anderson)
&c his name with advertised assu
be worthy Of chance to make thousands!
ones reliance" lCatch-Ime OF an oil company
So much for Constant manufacturers
snd enterprises (which to be worthy Of ones
reliance specazes in "the meght of investigation
Some time spare he might profabno not prof
,ay sadly reduce his prOftbu properly turn ray or
upon his own paid columns
venture to call your advertising of the Brighton
iyH are one sheet posters advertising Grh Birth Ma
tom AS e B 9P % r Y %f pT The first time one
caught my Saturday June the 10Th went down to
picture advertised 1.-THE picture not shown the writer
advertising The Birth of for to-night?" The seller
s af Ss e ga ae nf the have & & a' 5 @ there tBa G nR
a a 5 % e %s u G e w we Fa WITH
GS %5 W b 4 by e exdet @ he
nipes with signs bearing true statement Of the fa But no.
picture for Saturday LJuy $Fd This means that for
are to believe Now Playing" CHARLES KINGSLEY.
Mr. Krgeys promptly transmitted the
Beach Music Hail. and the following explanation
r ,.s.s, thu. ts. .nyon. who ss. not sufficient conf
dence in the management Of the Brighton
not intentional As matter OF fact instructions
received it. as W. understand by printers paper
paper VIZ rnte sooner anticipated and the bill
oo was received It is true that paper rcnped
of detail opening
ducton however has been reifed
this bill posting has been out AMI
ftrcted everyone buying they buying
"Th Birth public performance would be
July I'd The responsibility has rested this
that t mo- Intentional W. II. KEMBLE, Manager.
Unfortunately the ticketler Kingsley failed
carry out the inform him he
not buying Nation AS the failure
renp the bills that of those untoward mistakes whereby the
bc so often good appears
rectcaon of the in the which
goes of which Mr. Kingsley
rightly complains intentional swrde One
the Advisor: whether not he requested IT, Mr. Kngses
money should have promptly refunded at the box Office
would Of the suburban lot ad
gube public
statements Millions have
Island and Wesheser much of this by
people Of small mean W..
the letter, who is prominent and public
spirited lawyer specify Of these properties this department
will glad investigate While landswindng
than there there
still lively property miles the
still other ashore property much
than nagabe for small craft after cxtrahgh tide
also Convenient building lots that
aerone and other known method In
1ac lying done anywhere print than the
regarding transportation facilities saeable real
unseen country boys upon
reliable
his look the land before purchasing
What is your opinion Of Sargol? RW.
sarg fake free Ghbude" Owned and exploited by Wye
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-07-16
M.Wss-The773asss
8 :As,|;l:!Vis<,f?l:228S'SE
Conducted by Samuel Hopkins Adams.

This department deootsd separating the sheep OF adj
oerns from the goats-and hanging bell on the goats
,aJ .tb gary serious TOPIC in a Loay that seri
GUS Is honest toM be Utth fdTne'''
either in print or here inexpedien by private letter.
questions about entertainments Whde Te'eT0"s inc
rght TO plead ignorance rOhen that the right
,, nothing for its services except the confidence Of its
respondents song their and addresses confidence
,obcb rH nepey be pocted Please clearly Whether
prefer withheld from dns0eT' printed mere
No unsned uOH be read Address: Ths Ad
Visor The Tribune. NeU York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-07-16

Our Summer Shirt Sales
in full bloom and with every
shirt you pick, you pluck a
savingl
10000 negliges marked
down.
All kinds, all sizes.
$l.l0 now 70, $3.50 .Alr.
$l.30 nov for $500 shirt.
ST. 80 now for $2.50to 50 aH.
$3.50 now for $500 $3.75~a
$3.50 now for s. and So .Air.
$3.50 now for Sc to $l0.Air.
Boys wash suits, neglige
shirts and blousesreducedtoO
Straw hats, mems and
boys, all revised in price.
Youths suits 81 to 81
chest).
$3.50, SIS and $40 now
ROGERS PEET COMPANY
Broadway Broadway
atl3th St. THE at 34th ST.
Four
Broadway Corners Filth Ave
at Warren at4lstSt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-07-16

a got 70 hand
Star-azette Up the
landed midst how the picking
StarGazee is getting its share the money
OF this apparent
which somehow other sneaed INTO the
the German Doctors were playing
INV ~ WILLIAM BRADY NJ. D.
Undr the approving headline CLEAN NEWSPAPERS THRIVE
the issue of The StarGaze forwarded by Dr. Brady prints
on its editorial page practical advertising man from
which the following is extract:
Th sincerity newspaper which pocams its devotion to the
public welfare editorial columns and sells its advertising columns
TO ouacks and frauds s open question:
And the The StaGazette ousy and
formally dedicates itself as INDEPENDENT journal free from all
outside and nature devoted solely to the best
county and nation regardless of all other con-
sdeatons"
So much advertising columns it's different
the issue the publishes at price,
itneratng quacks and cara
Medical Institute, mention the false ana nam
boyant Sargo the lure of fake stomach specialist Ger
putting platter can you peat
" asks correspondent Dr. Brady beat IT, oV you
alone perhaps others who too shr"d 70 De
taken in by editorial tm speak mind about
your newspaper would about alderman or your pas
tor if YOU caught them the practice of fragrant hypocrisy
One the hopeful the cleaning Of advertising is that %
Gent readers are beginning the editorial Dr. Jky
and advertising standard Of journalism and to say so
boldly and openly
For in journalistic ghtpe walking there Is al
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-07-16

"As wrongdoers shrink and sue
cumb under the limelight Of inves-
tigation, so by the same token, but
with the contrary result, the true
character of the honest manufact-
urer or merchant stands forth by
reason of the constant association
of his name with advertised assur-
ances which prove to be worthy of
ones reliance"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-07-16

For those interested in journalistic tighrope walking there al
ways permanent and vivid example, Mr. William hearst FOf "
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-07-16

NEW Mat To-day. NORA BAYEs Bell
BRIGHTON c ra%''y h Scii' mn nSYls;
Brighton Beach a Francis, others.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-07-16

So much for the constant assoc
snd merchants name with enterprise
reliance" Mr.. Hearst specializes
Some time when he has a little to spa
,ably, for it would sadly reduce his
two upon his own paid columns.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-07-16

"He has cured hundreds Of per-
sons Of consumption and
any case that will come in time and
follow his directions strictly can
get we'll"
THE quack consumption Special
ist,' DR.. Anderson.)
Would you risk so on a good
chance to make thousands"
(Catch-line of an oil company
which had never even sunk a WellD
l 60. -, =
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-03-20

The invention is an automatic air
and steam connector and has been un-
dergoing series of tests by the Mis-
sissippi Central Railroad running out
of Hattiesburg for the last several
weeks. 1t is patent steel car coupler
which automatically connects the air.
steam and signal circuits of passenger
coaches, as well as freight cars of all
kinds. l.. D. Woodruff, we'll known in
Hattiesburg business circles, is the in
ventor of the coupler, and, railroad
and mechanical experts declare, the
Hattiesburg man will make big sue
cess Of 1t.
The purpose of an automatic air
and steam connector does not always
appeal to the laymen or those of non.
mechanical mind. To the railroad
man generally yersed In mechanics, its
its use is highly appreciated. Accord
ing to Mr.. Woodruff's claims--which
are. borne out by the official records
made Of the tests under which 1t has
gone on the Mississippi Central
many of the important separate man
ual operations heretofore necessary in
the coupling of cars, are done away
with by the new invention.
Every one knows of the rubber
hose that hangs at the end Of each
railroad car, which requires man to
go between the cars and couple the
hose,v Mr.. Woodruff said, today in
I explaining the uses Of the coupler
There are three of such hose on ev
cry passenger car. all of which must
/ fit into each other in the most &C
curate way in order to Withstand the
air and steam pressure which passes
from the engine to the rear Of the
train.
Hose Is Eliminated.
"The idea OF eliminating not onl,
the unsightly hose hanging between
(; the cars, but to substitute two stee
!, heads, one on the end OF each car
4 CONTINUED on Page Fiye.l
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-03-20
HANNAH W|THDRAWS
FROM THE RACE
FOR CHANCELLOR
DEVELOPMENTS IN PRIVATE
PRACTICE INDUCE HIM TO
QUIT POLITICAL ARENA.
TWO COAST ATTORNEYS NOW
NAVE FlEID D TO THEMSELVES
hsttiesbure Bar Wants Local Man
Elected, However, And Other An
nouncements are Expected in Few
Days-Hannah's Chances for Sue
cess Appeared Bright-Thanks His
Friends for Support.

Unless another Hattiesburg attor-
ney announces for the chancellorship
of this district Gulf Coast attorney
viii be elected, for T. G. Hannah this
afternoon announced his withdrawal
from the race. t,~,
Mr.. Hannah's decision to remain
outside of the political arena comes
as big surprise. Since he announced
himself a few weeks ago he has re-
ceived even more encouragement than
he anticipated. Hattiesburg unduobt-
edly would have cast for him an al
most unanimous vote and reports from
other counties indicated that he would
run high in most of them and would
even get a good sprinkling in the
home counties of his opponents.
II was therefore not because Of dis
couragement but because of very re-
cent developments in connection with
his private practice that Mr.. Hannah
reached his decision today. Because
of his already lucrative practice MT
Hannah had some hesitancy in an
nouncing himself originally for the
position. Developments in the last
few days throw an even brighter
light on the future of his private prac
tice to the extent that he feels II
would be impossible for him to leave
It even for a seat on the bench.
Another Hattiesburg Candidate.
Mr.. Hannah's withdrawal leaves TN
race between v. A. Griffith of Gulfpor
and w. M. Denny, of Pascagoula. Botl
y-Ne lawyers of unquestioned aoilit
md both are sure to poll large vote
on the other hand. both these aspir
ants reside on the coast and as Judg
Stevens is the first chancellor Hat
tiesburg has ever had, there is
strong feeling among the members
the Hattiesburg bar as well as amonI
the voters generally that HattieS
burg man ought to be elected to III
the unexpired term of the outgoh
Hattiesburg chancellor.
But few of Mr.. Hannah's friend
have been informed of his decision I
Withdraw from the race, but after Uni
deeision has become q matter of gel
(Continued on Page four.' ~.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-03-20
,DARDANELLES ASSAULT RESUMED
BUNDLE " i DAY 4!
BIG SUCCESS

More than rs big, huge bundles of
discarded clothing, much Of which was
comparatively new, so far as being
WORKOUT is concerned, today is packed
away in the homes of officers of the
United Charities, and during the next
few days will be distributed among
the poor of the city.
Yesterday was Bundle Day" in
Hattiesburg.
1t was regular Bundle Day, too.
Rallying to the support Of the Uni
ted Charities. Hattiesburg contributed
generously to the old clothing fund,
and more than 100 families will be
furnished with the best clothes they
have had for months, as a result.
For two hours. representatives of
the charity organization remained at
the rooms of the Commercial Club
yesterday afternoon, greeting the visi-
tors and receiving the bundles. While
this was going on. other officers Of the
United Charities, in big automobile,
were speeding here and there in the
city, answering calls from those per-
sons who were unable to deliver the
clothing down town, but who had
varying quantities for the poor.
Scores Of bundles were received in
this way. The women behind the
movement, while they preferred that
the clothing be sent or taken to the
Commercial Club quarters, were more
than willing to go after it. AS a re
suit, many family will find itself In
much better circumstances.
The thanks of the officers of the
United Charities to the donors were
extended today. "The hearty re
sponse which met our appeal Is more
than appreciated" said one of them
I've needed the clothing-had scores
Continued on Page Five.)
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-03-20
TEXT ILLUSTRATED
WITH MANY NAILS

A large congregation assembled this
morning at the first Baptist Church
to hear the sermon on the Twentieth
Century Special" delivered by the
Rev. Weston Bruner. DR.. Bruner IL.
lustrated his sermon by the use Of
nails. There are two Kingdoms, he ex-
planned, the kingdom Of satan and the
kingdom Of God. The nails which the
congregation brought with them to the
service, represented the boys and the
girls, he said. BY using magnet, he
drew the nails from one point to anoth-
or, illustrating how person passes
from the kingdom of satan to that of
God. A number .signified@ their .inten-
tion of uniting with the church.
There will be no service in the
church tonight. Instead. there will be
street meeting at 1880 O'Clock.
All of tomorrow will be given to the
church work. There will be Sunday
schoal at 9:45 O'Clock; preaching al
1Sapck and 1880 A mems Meeting
held at o'clock tomorrow aft
hen DR.. Bruner will talk or
Who Missed It." Only
| mef Ill bs admitted to6thG6Ureting
Mr.. hxs t1ll nirect the at al
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-03-20
Field Day Exercises We're
Biggest in Schools History
MORE THAN 300 PERSONS ATTENDED
TERoAY. WHILE SOMETHING LIKE PARTICIPATED
VARIOUS coNrEsrs-REPREsEN ENTATvE HARRISON DELIVERED
ADDRESS ON GENERAL EDUCATIONAL susJEcTs-LlsT
NERs THE POINTS MADE, THE RECEIVED, MADE
PUBLIC

riston school; prize. straw hat; don
or, Deas & Duke. Half-mile race;
winner. Houston Gibson, Helena school
prize, ball and bat; donor, Hawkins
Hardware Co. 12-ib shot put; winner,
Robert Garner, Morriston school; prize
81 tie; donor. McInnis & Small. Pole
Vault; winner Maurice Williams, Nor
riston school; prize, box of sox and
tie and handkerchief to match; donner
Shattles Co. Running High Jump;
winner Maurice Williams. prize, 81
CONTINUED on page four