Chillicothe Gazette from Chillicothe, Ohio • 1

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81. CIIILLICOTHE, OHIO, TUESDAY EVENING, OCT. 1908. DAILY, EDITION KEIM'S West nd Dotes WILSON WILL BARE SECRETS Spell Binders LIBRARY SHOWS AN INCREASE TURKEY -WILL AWAIT RESULT POLE Raising Will be Held at G. W.

Yoakum's October 17. Taft in Missouri. Moberly, Oct. 6. St.

Louis will be the mecca of the Republican presidential candidate to-day after an address here. Mr. Taft is scheduled to make four short addresses. He will reach St. Louis shortly after noon.

There will be an elaborate program of entertainment prepared. He will leave Wednesday morning for Chicago. Kern in North Carolina. Asheville, N. Oct.

6. John W. Kern, Democratic candidate for vice-president left here this morning for where he will speak on the Guilford battleground. Sherman in Ohio. Kandallville, Oct.

6. With his voice used up owing to excessive speech-making the Republican vice-presidential candidate Sherman entered Ohio to-day to make two speeches. These will be at Bryan in the afternoon and Toledo at night Sherman will remain in Ohio three days. Hughe In the Dakota. Watertown, S.

Oct. 6. Swinging across Dakota in the tour of the states of the Northwest, Governor Hughes, of New York, addressed a large crowd here. Bryan in Iowa. Perry, Oct.

Bryan got a rousing reception on the occasion of his arrival here today, where he delivered the first of three scheduled speeches in this state to an immense crowd. General Fitzgerald in Dead New York, Oct. 6. General Louis Fitzgerald for more than half a century a prominent figure in New York died to-day. Cashier Went Wrong.

Jersey City, N. Oct. 6. Elbert Morgan, the cashier of the FirBt National bank of Friendly, was arrested here last night on a warrant charging him with unlawful and willfully misapplying $5,000 of the bank's money. Morgan was arraigned, and in default of 5,000 bail, was taken the county jail to await extradition.1' May Playt Over.

Cincinnati, Oct. 6. The direfr tors of the, National League this afternoon decided that the protested New York-Chicago game is a tie and game permission to have it played off, If requested by the New York club and the conditions of the pennant race called for such a game. Bought a Farm. Mr.

John Schlegel, of Bourneville, has returned from West Mansflerd, where he has purchased a fine farm upon which he will locate in the near future. Funeral of Mr. Elder. The pall-bearers for Mr. Charles E.

Elder's funeral Sunday afternoon were Arthur and Ralph West, Mr. Jacob Doster, Mr. Gaylord Shanton. Mr. Beals West and Mr.

Seymour Shanton. The Rev. Hawk officiated. -IrlrtrCrtrlrCrlrtrtrCrCiirt CrCrCrb Of Night Riders to Kentucky Grand Juries at Proper Time. TELLS JURY AT HOPKINSVILLE That Such Will be the Outcome of His Investigations.

Hokinsville, Oct. 6. Governor Wilson who made a political speech here yesterday and discussed the night rider situation was summoned this morning before the Grand Jury. He told the jury he did not have any personal knowledge of the membership of the night rider's band but he had sworn testimony at the capital laying bare the secrets of the organization and at the proper time would submit the same to all the Grand juries Jn the terrorized districts. Terminated Her "islt.

Mrs. Peter G. Hess aud her two little sons, of Brooklyn, N. who for the past several months have enjoyed the hospitality of the home of Mrs. Hess paeus, Mr.

and Mrs. Ferdinand Hjhh, of East Fourth street, left Monday afternoon for their Eastern home. Mr. Hess, who is a former Chilllcothean, is engaged in the piano and music business for himself at Brooklyn, and is meeting with ex cellent success. During Mrs.

Hess' stay, she resumed many former ac quaintances and was guest of honor at a number of dinner" parties. WANT Local Grocers to Join State Retail Grocers Association. Messrs. Cook and Robinson of Columbus representing the State Re tail Grocers Association were in the city Monday evening having come here in the endeavor to get the local Retail Grocers' Association to Join the state body. A meeting of the local organiza tion was held Monday evening and Cook and Robinson explained the purpose of their visit and the advantages flowing from such affilia tion to the assembled grocers.

The local organization listened at tentively to the addresses of the gen tlemen and took the matter under advisement. Senatorial Delegates Will Meet. The Ross county delegates chosen to attend the Republican senatorial convention of the Fifth-Sixth district in this city tomorrow, ine the court room, at 11 o'clock, will meet in that room at 10 o'clock to organize. Of an International Congress of the Powers Before Acting. EVEN BERLIN WILL COME IN To the Conference to Avoid a War is European Consensus.

Paris, Oct. 6. It was announced this afternoon that France and Great Britain are in complete accord on the principle of an immediate interna tional conference to consider the Bui garian situation. i Russia and Italy also favor such a conference, and evefi Germany is expected to adhere to the proposal. Furthermore, the latest advices from Constantinople indicate that the Porte will accept the advice of France and Great Britain and await the result of this congress.

Turks in Council. Constantinople, Oct. 6. The council of ministers held a session this morning to consider the action of Bulgaria in declaring her independence of Turkey. It was decided that it was impossible to accept any proceedings that violated the existing treaties, and that Turkey should address a circular note to the powers, pointing out the necessity of taking measures to enforce respect for the treaty of Berlin.

In this note Turkey says ttia.t-.as her rights are guaranteed by the powers, she will look to them for their defense. Hope for Peace. Paris, Oct. 6 The hope that hostilities may be averded in the Bal- kins is growing in Paris. The latest advices from Constantinople seem to indicate that the porte for the moment Is not disposed to go further than a formal protest against Bul garia's proclamation of indepen dence.

Prefers "Pen" Sentence Cleveland. Oct. 6. Harry Smith chose the penitentiary when asked by Judge Lawrance for his choice between the state prison and the Mansfield reformatory after pleading guilty to the charge pocket-picking Monday. "It has been going the rounds of the men in jail that the reformatory is less de sirable tha nthe said the judge.

"Possible it is because they have to work when they are paroled" He sentenced Smith to the reformatory in spite of his preference for the penitentiary. Jumped Into Falls. Niagara Falls, Oct 6. This morning an elderly woman believed to be fram Saginaw, leaped into the American falls near Prospect Point and nothing more was seen of her. Talking It Over.

Washington, D. Oct 6. Geo. R. Sheldon, treasurer of the Republican national committee, called at the white house today.

Secretary Loeb stated that Mr Rhoin from New York at the instigation of me president. He said the purpose of Mr. Sheldon's visit was to talk over with the president the general Political situation and formulate some plans for the campaign. Beat all the World Washington, D. C.

Oct. 6. The MILL IN FLAMES Property Was a Total Loss Aggregating $40,000. MUCH GRAIN IN THE ILL All Went to Feed the Early Morning Visit of Fire Demon. Chllllcothe experienced early this morning what is conceded by muny to be the largest and most disastrous fire that hs taken place in this city In a decade, Kelm's flouring mill, one of the local landmarks, burning to the ground.

The fire was discovered about 2:30 o'clock by one of the residents of that vicinity, and the alarm was telephoned to the fire department. Ah three companies made quick runs to the scene, but so rapidly did the' flames spread that by the time they had reached the mill the entire build ing was burn In (j. The flumes' leaped a hundred feet into the air, carrying with them a vast cloud of sparks! that rose a quarter of a mile In the air and fell all over town. Four streams of water were turned upon the burning structure, but so Intense was the heat that they were evapor ated before they reached the flames. The hent set fire to the hullor shed of the Sears Nichols Company, which stood a few yards away, and the wa ter was turned upon this In order to save it.

At the same time a house across the canal caught fire and tha firemen turned their' attention to this. In the the paint upon the residences across the street was blistering, and the buildings were expected to catch Are -momentarily. A garden hose was turned upon some of them and as soon as possible tho firemen came to the residents with a heavy stream of water. The canning factory Bhed caught on fire repeatedly, and it required the 'utmost vigilance upon the part of the firemen to keep the building from being burned. Three horses belonging to Mr.

Kelm were In a stable in the rear of the mill, and these had fortunately been rescued as soon as the mill employes reuched the scene. The company's books were also saved a few moments before the flames reached the office, but the rest of the property was a total Iosb. A large quantity of wheat had been stored upon the third floor, and as the building burned this fell to the ground. Too much cannot be said for the excellent work of the firemen, whose efforts prevented the flames from consuming any of the other build ings. The mill was constructed entirely of well seasoned timber, and this burned so rapidly that saving it was out of the question, but had the other buildings which caught, fire burned to the ground, half of the town would have Sben licked up by the flumes.

By seven o'clock, the danger was past, but the firemen, under the direction of Chief Brockmey-er, worked until noon extinguishing the flames. During the day thousands of people visited the scene of the fire All that is left of the building Is some of the heavier timbers and the front wall. The heavy two inch Iron shafting of the machinery Is bent and twisted like wire, while It Is believed that the grain will smolder for several days. Chief Brockmeyer stated to the Gazette this morning that tho cause of the fire will never be known. The loss Is estimated at about $40,000, one-third of which is, covered by Insurance.

Several thousand bushels of wheat, corn and oats were in the building and augmented the loss. The old mill was built seventy-five or eighty years ago by one John Liggett, He sold the mill to D. K. Jones, and he in turn sold it to the elder Offutt. The next owner was Washington McClain, and he sold it to George Ratcllff.

Mr. Ratcliff sold It to the late Henry Keim, and it has remained In' the Keim family since. The mill was formerly a water power mill, but was later turned Into a steam mill. The mill was partially destroyed in 1881, and it was at that fire that Col. A.

L. Hamilton, then connected with the fire department, as captain of hose company No. 1, won his spurs and was appointed chief to succcd the late "Uncle Jacob" Warner. Hospital Donation Days. October 16th and 17 th are hospital donation days.

Donations will be received at the hospital. Rev. Isaac Crook, of Plum street, is packing up his household effects preparatory to moving to the far west, having decided to locate at Seattle, Wash. When the present premises are vacated, Roman T. Gei-ber, the owner, who resides across the street, will move into them, as it Is more modern and commodious" than the house he is now using.

Mrs. Joseph Froelich, who resides near Adona, who has been a sufferer from rheumatism for some time past. does not improve. At; present she hss developed locomotor ataxia. Mrs.

Maltnda Chlsolm. of High street, Is becoming very feeble incident to old age. and her relatives and friends entertain very grave appre hension that, the end Is not far dis Mr. Julius Ileibel ami family, who resided on Church Btreet near Arch, are now pleasantly located on North High street, in one of Mr. James Kern's frame houses.

Miss Emma Druege, of Covington, who Is the guest of the Misses Hellmuth. of Church street, will leave the last of the week for her home, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bucher, of Ironton, who have been the guestB of the Misses Vance aud Mrs. Victor Fuchs left today for their homes, Mrs.

Bucher will be pleasantly remembered as Miss Mattle Vance. Mr. George Tudor, $ho had an Interest in the grocery firm of Guy Smith of North High street, has sold out to Mr. Ambrose Maug-mer, and they have formed a partnership under the firm parae of Smith Maughmer and will take Wis-sler property, the old Fry Btand at the Intersection of Church and High street, which is more commodloiiB and an old established stand. The Sexauer modern home on Mill street, which is about finished, la a very pretty and attractive two-story frame structure that adds-fcreatly to the street.

Mr. Edward L. Hess bade farewull to Chllllcothe today, when he left for his new location at Milwaukee, where he expects to reside. He will stop enroute at Cincinnati with his brother, Mr. Jacob F.

Hess, for a few days, and from there will go by the way of Chicago, visiting there with a former west end boy, Mr. Pe ter Schremser, and family. Mr. Schremser Is one of Chicago's efficient police officers, and is held in very high esteem by his superior ol-flcers and fellow employes. Mrs.

Hess and Master Paul will visit here with relatives for a fortnight, until Mr. Hess has sneered a suite of rooms and furnishes the same before they leave. Mrs. J. W.

Jack, of WeBt Water street, entertained as her guests last week, Mrs. Joseph Knopp, of Ham- den, and Miss Mae Peters, of Covington, Ky. Miss Marie Leister, of Columbus, was the guest of her cousin, MIsb Nellie Hanks, of Church street, over Sunday. Mr. Alois Enderlc, returned home Monday from a two weeks' visit at Columbus with his sons, Messrs.

Peter and Alois, jr. Mrs. Lena Huber, for many years a resident of the West End, who now makes her home with her daughter, Mrs. Abraham Manrer, of South Mulberry street, has been confined to her room for the past ten days with the summer grippe. Mrs.

William Stewart, of Park street, is home from the Columbus hospital where she underwent an operation. She is greatly improved. Rev. Father Helntz of St Peter's church who is enjoplng his vacation of a month is expected to arrive home this week. This is his first vaction in his four years' pastorate here.

Quite a ripple of pleasant comment will be' occasioned bp the announcement of the engagement of Miss Ollie Herman the eldest daughter, of Mr. and Mrs. David Herman, of Loeust street, in the West End and Mr- Joseph Neal of Dayton. Miss Herman has been located at Dayton for over a year past and last week in comanp with Mr. Neal, thep attended a wedding of a relative of his at Richmond, Ind.

and at this wedding their engagement was announced. Her parents here were apprised of it at once and they received their I v. sr rnnpratiilattnn. The tu a pi' wedding la set for November the 2Rth and will occur In Dayton. Miss (Conltnued on fifth page) In past Year in the Number of Patrons antf Book Issues.

RENTAL PLAN A SUCCESS The Trustees Will Open Rids on Independent Heating System. Board of Public Library trustee met In regular monthly session at the Library Building on Monday evening. The curren monthly bills Including pay roll of employes were or-' dered paid. Librarian Stevenson in report to Trustees for the month of September gave some interesting data as to the operation of the library. The circulation for the mouth was the smallest of the year, being as follows: History, 29; travel, 24; biography, 19 religion, Science, 40; poetry, 17 general literature, 39; fiction, Including children's books, 2033; a total of 2207, For the first time, It is possible to make a basis of comparison with the same mouth last year in the present quarters.

The circulation for September, 1907. was 3049, so that the month just passed shows an increase of ten per cent. 'The circulation for September, 1906 was only 1582, so that the Increase for the two years Is approximately fifty per cent. Tho Sunday attendance li increasing steadily, the attendance tor September being, September 6, 21; September 13, 31; September 20, 28; September 27, 63. It will probably noon reach one hundred.

A notable thing is the number of visitors tha" library has on Sunday afternoons, people who do not stay to read, but take advantage of the opportunity to show thevllbrary to visiting guests. The system of rental books con tinues popular, and a number of new books have been added to the list during the month, and the list will be further Increased this month. Fourteen new books were added to the shelves during the month of Sep tember. Of these seven were transferred to the shelves from the rental books, one was purchased, and six were given to the library, the donors being Mr. Frank Stearns, Mr.

Charles Bradley and Miss Fannie Evans. Cards were issued to thirty-nine persons who had never before used the library. The library received two gifts during the month," one, a very hand some tree cactus from Mr. and Hrs. C.

H. Reutlnger, and the other spinning wheel and bear trap from Mrs. Jacob Nebergall. The receipts from fines during the month aggregated $7.53. The Board of trustees will meet in special session next Monday evening to consider the matter of the installation of an independent heating plant, bids for the same to be open ed at that time.

Quite Relic. Mrs. E. L. Kennedy, of East Wa ter street, hasa quilt which Is quite a relic.

It was owned by her moth er, and during the great fire of 1852, Was dampened and thrown upon tha roof of their house to keep the sparkg from setting the roof on fire. Ice Wagon Upset. Mr. Clayton Hertensteln, who drives Larlmore's ice wagon, met with a serious accident near the old cemetery at Oak street Monday afternoon. In turning the corner the wagon struck a stone, up-setting it and throwing out both Mr.

Hertensteln and his helper. The team start ed to run away, but were caught be fore they had gone very far. The wagon was damaged considerably. and both men were more or less bruised. Demonstration All Week.

There will be a demonstration of the Front Laced Gossard Corset at Stutson Johnston's store all of this week. A Few Seats Remain. The dates for the several entertainments to be given by the Lyceum have been arranged and tickets therefor can be obtained by the subscribers who may call at Henn Haynes or at Doster Co's. A few seats! about 10 per cent, of those In the hall, still remain and those who desire to get them should subscribe for them now, as they are being rapidly taken. Geo.

W. Yoakum, the veteran Republican, and member of the central committee in Twin township, la arranging for a Republican mass meet ing and pole raising In that township on Saturday, October 17, 1908, at 1 o'clock in the afternoon. The scene of the rally will be at the old Freshour farm, one mile south of Jones' bridge on the Waver-ly road. The speakers for the occasion will be Lyle 8. Evans.

W. J. Sears and E. A. Tinker, of this city.

Tn Social World Hewing Club. The Sewing club was entertained Tuesday afternoon by Miss Emma Jacobs at her home on South Wal- nct street. ft Silver Wedding Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. B.

Segal, of River-' side street, are quietly celebrating to-day the twenty-fifth anniversary of their marriage, which occurred in Russia. A family dinner this even ing will mark tht passing of this happy event. Mr. and Mrs. Segal were most kindly remembered and received from their daughters, Misses Rose and Minnie Segal of Cleveland, fifty silver dqllars, one for each of the twenty-five years.

ft ft To Attend Wedding. Miss Ruth Hughcy left this afternoon for Washington C. to attend tho wedding of her cousin, Miss Shirla Helen Hughey and Mr. Horace Carr Ireland, which takes place Wed- dny evening at 8 o'clock at the brldo's home. It is to be a rainbow wedding and Miss Hughey will be one of the sjx bridesmaids.

Miss Louise Brandle, who will also be in attendance, goes over to Washington Tuesday afternoon. ft ft 'ft Hchilder-FlgelNtaliler. Miss Marie Figolstahlcr, the only daugter of Mr. and Mrs, Herman Flgelstahler of North Hickory street, and Mr. Joseph L.

Schlldor were united In marriage at 4 oclock this morning at iSt. Peter's church by Rev. Father Hubert, with nuptial mass. The bride's parents and a few intimate friends witnessed the The bride was attired in her traveling grown, a becoming coat suit of blue cloth, with a large black bat. Mr.

and Mrs. Schilder left on No. 1 for Cincinnati where they will visit for week or ten days and upon their return will reside in the bridegroom's home on East Fourth street. ft ft Kvuns-Pupe Miss LJlllan Pope of Norwood and Mr. William Edgar Evans of this who a short time ago announced that their marriage would take place the first week in December, have chosen the second day of that month for the ceremony, which will take place in the Episcopal church at Norwood.

The complete party of attendants Is also announced. Miss Ruth Sherman of Columbus, a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma, to which sor ority the bride-elect belongs, and Miss Jean Meader of Norwood, will be the bridesmaids. Miss Marjory Pope, sister of the bride-to-be, will be maid of honor. Mr. Robert Evans will be best man and four members of Sigma Alpha Epsllon, the bride groom's fraternity, Mr.

Isaac Cook, Mr. Donald Acklln of Toledo, Mr. Peter Boll and Mr. Carl Spear, of Columbus; will be ushers. Mr.

Evans graduated from the O. S. U. In 1906 and Miss Pope was also a Btudent there when the engagement was announced several years ago. Marriage Licenses.

Thomas J. Parks, 56, farmer, city, and Anlce Wiles, 44, housekeeper, city; Squire Throckmorton. Joseph L. Schilder, merchant, city, and Marie Flglestahler, at home, city; Rev. Father Hubert.

Homer Williams, 30, laborer, city, and Annie Sewards, 20, housekeeper, city. Wesley SInleff, 38. laborer, city, and Jennie Lytle, 36, housekeeper. city; Rev. Strauder.

Xo Choir rractlce Friihiy There will be no choir practice of St. Paul's choir Friday evening. Instead the meeting will be held on Saturday night. Demonstration All Week. There will be a demonstration of the Front Laced Gossard Corset at Stutson Johnston's store all ot this week.

United States produced 60 per cent more coal than Great Britain in 1907, over 90 per cent than Germany TERMS OF BERLIN TREATY Washington, D. Oct. 6. The definitive Treaty of Berlin, ratified August 3, 1878, like the preliminary treaty of peace be-tween Russia and Turkey, slfcned at San Stefano earlier in the year, established Bulgaria as an autonomous tributary principality under the Sultan's suzerainty, with a Christian Government and national militia. The Prince of Bulgaria was to be chosen by the population and confirmed by the Porte with the assent of the signatory Powers.

The organic law of 1868, with equitable modifications, the Sultan of Turkey undertook to apply to the Island of Crete, and to Introduce similar laws, except as regards exemption from taxation, in other parts of Turkey In Europe, for which the Berlin Treaty provided no special organization. Bosnia and Herzogovina were to be occupied by Austro-Hun-gary, except the Sandjak and Novi-Bozar, situated between Servia and Montenegro, where the Ottoman administration was to continue according to the wish of Austria. Montenegro was recognized by Turkey and all the contracting Powers as an independent state. Servia was recognized as inde-pendent, with its territory considerably enlarged. Commercially, American interests in the Balkan states affected by recent developments in that section of the world are not very important, and it matters little what their political affiliations or conditions may be so long as American interests are on an equality with those of European countries.

Imports from and exports to Bulgaria for the last year, for which statistics are available, practically balanced, amounting in each case to about $280,000. The United States would prefer to deal directly with Bulgaria as an independent sovereignty instead of through the medium of Turkey, as now. The case of Miss Helen Stone, the American missionary who several years ago was captured by Bulgarian brigands and held for ransom, is an instance In point There were lonj, and tedious delays in securing her release, which, it is believed, could have been avoided had the United States been able to deai with Bulgaria at first hand. By some Administration officials, whose opinions are worth considering because of their familiarity with world politics, the feai is that war will most likely follow, as the Turks will be Inclined to and are ready to put a large force in the field. eiciusive or ureat Britain duced more coal than ail other countries tjf the world combined.

The Geological Survey, in a report today on the world's production of coal, estimates the production at short tons, of which the United States furnished almost 40 Per cent. More than 98 per cent of the total world's production of coal is from countries north of the equator, the countries south of that line producing less than 20,000,000 tons annually. During the past forty years the percentage of the world's total produced by the United States has increased from 14 32 to 39.73, and since 1899 this country has held first Place, having distanced Great Britain so far that that country can no longer be considered a rival..