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29. NO. 94 CHILLICOTHE, OHIO FRIDAY EVENING, APRIL" 5 1907 DAILY EDITION. LIBRARIAN JEROME UBANS WANT A CENSUS TORNADO AT ALEXANDRIA LA. SCHOOL BOARD ADOPTS RESOLUTION VETERAN RUNS AMUCK IN THE FIXED BY EDUCATION More Uncle Sam Tunis Them Loose Once More.

Would be Valuable. Washington, April 5. The Cu bans are clamoring for a census. They would like to have the United States count them before they hold their next election and take charge their own affairs. The- adminis tration may grant their request, for the figures may prove valuable, not only to the islanders, but to the com mercial and economic Interests of the United States.

Senator Flint, of California, who has returned from a visit to Cuba and Porto Rico, called to give the President a few of his impressions about the trip. "I was sorry that I could not stay little longer in Porto Rico," said Senator Flint, "for that is certainly becoming a wonderful country. The prosperity of the Porto Rlcans is Imply bubbling over. Their busi ness is booming in all lines, their crops are first class, and the people are apparently very well satisfied with conditions. The Cubans seem to be very con tented also, and the main thing they are requesting or this government ust at present is a census of the is land.

They have had no census dpwn there since the government took the last one, immediately after the war with Spain, and that was necessarily incomplete and inaccurate to a certain extent," If the gov ernment grants their request, the census will probably be taken next June. The election is planned for (Continued on fifth page.) Decides Not To Appeal To Higher Court For a Review. WILL RESUME ON MONDAY And the Case, It is Hoped, Will Be Completed Next Week. New York, April 5. The trial of Harry Thaw will probably be con eluded next week.

Jerome decided to-day he would not ask the Appelate Division of the Supreme court for a writ of prohibition against the continuance of the trial before Justice Fitzgerald. He will, however, Monday, make argument against the confirmation of the report of the commission in lnnacy. Should Stzgerald confirm the report of the commission, the summing up the case will be begun, Delmas opening for the defense. New York, April 6. Attorney Je rome said to-day he had nothing tot give out in regard to the threat that he would apply to the Appelate Division of the Supreme court for a writ of prohibition or mandamus stopping further proceedings In the trial of Harry Thaw until he was given access to the lunacy commission's report.

He is still consulting authorities. local company of the National Guard will be called to assemble at the Barracks this morning as the result of rioting, becaSse' ship-builder officials have imported 'strikebreakers. Cove wires that conditions are grave and three or four companies Bhould be called out. The state officials are In conference over the matter, but say It is not necessary for the Governor to act, that the law gives the local officials ample power in the matter. The Adjutant General has ordered Brigadier General Speaks, now in Cleveland, to proceed at once to Lorain and report as to the situation.

Mayor King telephoned the Adjutant General from- Lorain at nine this morning that the situation cal. was crlti- I TROOPS ARE CALLED IN TO PROTECT LABORERS STEVENSON Delivers Interesting Ad-, dress At Opening of Car-', negie Library. The Carnegie Library at Columbus was dedicated Thursday and Burton E. Stevenson, of this city, was the principal speaker at the exercises. The State Journal thus reports Mr.

Stevenson's address: "Mr. Stevenson's address was awaited somewhat eagerly, owing to his reputation as a successful novel ist, as well as his position as head of the Ohio Library Association. Af ter his Informal start, he gave a fine, enlivening address on the meaning of public libraries, saying, among other things: 'Now that the doors of this library are open, what is it going to mean? Is it going to be a show place, one of those that we can point out to visitors and say, 'This is our new library; it cost over a quarter of a There is a little habit in Columbus of treating your public buildings, penitentiary, in that way. Don't do it with your public library, or at least do something more than that. Though I hope none of you will be Inmates of the other hullriines.

vnu ran nil hp Inmntoa nf this 'Be proud, not so much of the building as of the books. The building is only the shell. The kernel Is inside. 'The value of the library to you depends pn yourself. The librarian can provide the bill of fare.

He can provide for those who relish weak tea, or those who want roast beef, of Soott or Dickens, or those who like the caviar of Henrik Ibsen. He can cater to all these; but he cannot make you eat, and it wouldn't do you any good it he could. He can suggest, saying for instance, 'Just as an entree with your Mary Jane Holmes, try a little If he is wise, tactful, and patient, as Mr. Pugh is, he can improve your taste till the insipidity of Mary Jane rHolmes won't satisfy you. But he can't make you come to the table.

Pertiaps'you don't care for books, and perhaps you don't care to have your taste changed. 'Shut the door in your own face if you will, but don't shut It in the faces of your children. There Is no one that the librarian would rather see coming in the front door than a boy or girl. Children never say, 'Where are the latest I wonder if you realize what qualms of nausea every librarian experiences every time he hears that question. There are thousands of people who never read any other sort of book.

Read! Why they don't read it! They Continued on fourth page. The Commencement at the Waveriy High school will be May 23. There are 13 graduates. Miss Mary Tinker Is the guest of her cousin, Miss Ruth Smithers ot Washington C. H.

Dr. J. C. Allen of Marlon, Ohio, is expected the first of the week to visit friends and relatives here. Mrs.

James Howard of Cleveland, who was called here a week ago, by the serious Illness of the venerable Mr. John Howard and remained here since his death Is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. John P. rhllllps of West Fourth street.

Lucas Keller of Allen avenue, left Wednesday to enter the Soldier's Home at Dayton. The two small children of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Martin who are down with typhoid fever are progressing very satisfactorily. Mr.

Samuel P. Wolfe who a year ago had the blacksmith shop on the corner of High and Allen avenue and who was compelled to give it up on account of ill health has been confined to bis home on Park street. He does not improve and very grave ap prehension is felt for his recovery. Mrs. Alonzo Wolfe of Scioto avenue.

Is quite ill with the measles. Mrs. Wolfe makes her home with her mother, Mrs. Francis Imhoff. Mr.

and Mrs. Patsie Curren of Sa-blna, were in attendance at the fur-eral of Miss Katharine Kennedy, which took place this morning at St. tarv' church. Mrs. A.

T. Swepston who recently dlposd of her interest in the Hotel Swepston next to the Masonic Opera House has bought home of her own the two story brick house erect DIRECTORS OF BOARD OF TRADE 5 HOLD MEETING The directors of the Board of Trade and the officers held a special meeting Thursday evening to further consider the details necessary for getting the new organization into operating shape. After the minutes cf the last meeting had been read and approved, Mr. F. C.

Arbenz for the commltee on Industrial Development suggested the names of F. A. Stacey, B. A. Gramm, N.

G. Spangler and George Mead as other members of that body. The report was approved. Mr. SwartAaugh for the membership committee asked for further time, in order that he might consult with persons whom he thought would make good members, in order to have them consent to become members.

Further time was granted him. The bonds of the secretary and treasurer for $500 signed by them and three members of the Board each were aproved by the Board of Trustees. To conform with the constitu tion the Central bank was named as the depository for the Board of Trade funds. They have been kept there for some time. Mr.

W. Gunther, as chairman of the House committee made an informal report stating that they were hunting for some one to act as a public stenographer, and care for the rooms, but were not ready to report at present. The secretary was auth orized by the Board to notify all members of committees of the meet ings or those committees when Informed by the chairman of the com mittee of the time and place. a 1 a miormai discussion or some length then took place as to the best way of advertising our city and its advantages to the public, after which the Board adjourned. David Straus Dies at Dayton.

Friends in this city have been apprised by letter of the death at the National Soldier's Home in Dayton of David Straus. The deceased left here a few years ago and has since then made his home at the Dayton Home. He was a members of Co. of the 63rd and of Co. A of the 149th Ohio.

Sue for $2,000 Kach. Mrs. Richard Collopy and her husband have each sued the B. O. railroad for damages in two separate suits for Injuries sustained over a years ago by Mrs.

Collopy being struck by a Washington C. II. Record Republican. ed by Mr. Joseph Knopp on Scioto some years ago, owned now by Mr.

John Roll, who had it rented to B. O. Engineer Baseman and family. As soon as they can find a suitable house, Mrs. Swepston and her family will move Into it.

For the present they are quartered with Mr. and Mrs. Lane Gudgeon on West Water street. The price paid for the property was $3000. It was learned to-day that Dr.

Motter, of Londonderry, intends in the near future to remove with his family to Muskogee, where his son Edward Is now located. Dr. Motter was recently called there by the illness of his Ron, and was so impressed with the country that he intends locating there permanently. Mr. David Connors who has been located In the west for a number of years arrived here Thursday, to visit his mother and brother, Mr.

Timothy Connors of East Fourth street. Rev. J. J. Hobblns returned Thursday from Granville, where he was in attendance far the past four days at the Baptist State Ministers Conference which was held at Df unison Un iversity, i (I Captain E.

IL McKee, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Roche, Mr. and Mrs. C.

M. Haynes, Miss Phyrene Dixon, Miss Grace Brown and Mr. Charles Dun can went to Columbus to-day to attend a performance ot "Madame But terfly." (1 Mrs. John If. Dunlap and Miss Florence Bitzer, of Church street went to Columbus to-day and will at tend the matinee at the Great South era Theater of the Japanese opera "Madam Butterflly" i.t SUIT Ikwr.

Wni. Mansfield, the Jack the Peeper, was given $50 fine and 30 days by Mayor Yaple this afternoon. KILLING MANY AND MAIMING MORE FACTORIES AND STORES DESTROYED The Number of Dead Can Not Now Be Esti-mated. Alexandria, April 5. Several persons are dead, many injured and a hundred factories, stores and dwellings a total wreck or partially damaged as the result of a tornado passed over Alexandria at 2 o'clock this morning.

The dead recovered from the debris at 8 o'clock this morning are M. I. Dunn, Jack Breck, Couviltelon White and Rose Dudley. At the same hour thirteen persons were carried to the hospital suf fering from Injuries, some ot tnera fatal. Reports are coming in from the surounding country telling of the property damage andloss of life.

The list of dead Is growing and there are a great many injured. The tornado damaged an area extending for three miles above this city to seven miles below here. Many Negroes Killed. New Orleans, April 6. A dispatch from Bayou Sara, Louisiana, reports Berlous damage in West Feliciana Parish as "a result of a tornado which swept over that section of the state early to-day.

Many negroes were reported killed. STATE INSANE ASYLUM WRECKED New Orleans, April 5. A dispatch from Jackson, Louisiana, says the tornado swept through that town shortly after eight thiB morning wrecking the state Insane asylum and kiling three Inmates. Several residences Are also reported destroyed and a number of residents killed. Jackson is West Felicia parish.

Governor Signed Bill. Harrisburg, April 5. Governor Stewart has signed the bill making the maximum rate on railroads with in this state two cents a mile. Funeral of Miss Kennedy. The funeral of Kotherlne Kennedy took place this morning at 8:30 with Requiem High Mass celebrated by Rev.

Father Dexter. The attendance was quite large and the floral offerings were very profuse and elaborate. At the close ot the Mass Miss Mabel Bower very sympathetically rendered Ambrose "One Sweetly Solemn Gillespie at Liberty. Michigan City, April 5. Jas.

Oilllspie, who was given his liberty by the Supreme court, left the prison this afternoon in charge of a deputy, who will deliver him to the sheriff of Ohio eounty to-morrow. He will then be freed. Aged Couple Celebrates 60th Marriage Anniversary On Monday of this week Mr. and Mrs. Robert C.

Kinkead, celebrated the 60th anniversary of their marriage at their home on South street. This well known and highly esteemed couple are probably the oldest in our city, Mr. Kinkead having come here as early as 1821. Greenfield Republican. Mr.

Kinkead formerly lived in this ity on the site of the present Mar-field's elevator. He has passed his ninetieth year. Children's Day at Herlihy's Saturday Children are all looking forward to Saturday at Herlihy's. A jumping rope with wooden handles dear to the heart of every little girl, or a high Iyer kite that any boy would be Proud of, will be given free with each cash purchase amounting to 25 cents or over. This offer good for Saturday only.

Is Doing Well. The condition of Harry Elliot, the! line chief of the Home Telephone i company, who was Injured Thursday afternoon by a fall. Is quite favorable. He had a good night and to-day is resting easily. at in SOLDIERS' HOME Dayton, April 5.

William H. Huffman, a veteran of the Civil war, ran amuck at the Soldiers' Home last night and stabbed five veterans while they were asleep. Huffman thought the wounded men were plotting to kill him. Of the soldiers stabbed, two, David Cale and James Conner, are in a critical condition. NEBRASKA SIDES WITH PRESIDENT April 5.

The Sen to-day adapted a resolution en dorsing the position. Roosevelt in his controversy with Harriman and de daring the confidence of the Senate the President's motives. Hill Was Arraigned, New York, April 5. Frank Hill, the former stenographer for Harriman, who was arrested charged with selling the Sidney Webster letter to a newspaper, was arraigned today, charged with violating the penal code. Hill was held on $1,000 bond for examination next Monday.

Bail was furnished. Nip Scheme in Bud. Washington, April 5. Secretary Lo'eb declared to-day no names were mentioned at the White House yesterday when reference was made to some public man who was present at a dinner and told the story of the alleged combination to accomplish the defeat of the President's policies In the coming presidential campaign. This dinner was a comparative re cent occurrence.

Loeb said he be lleved the publicity made of the in trigues against the interests of the President would "nip the White scheme in the bud" before the cam paign of 1908 was fully on. Shot a Union Miner. Pomeroy, April 5. Trouble broke out afresh in the miners' strike here last night when Charles Camnbell. a strike breaker, 6hot John Walters, a union- miner.

Wal ters will die and Campbell Is in jail More trouble is feared. Walsh Indicted. Chicago, April 5. The Federal grand jury to-day returned a second Indictment against John R. Walsh former president of the Chicago Na tlonal Bank, charging him with mis management of that institution Walsh's trial is set for October 15th Senator Denies It.

Philadelphia, April 5, Senator Penrose to-day declared there was no truth in the published report that he had told at a dinner the story of the "Rich Men's" conspiracy to pre vent the selection of President Roosevelt's choice of a successor succeed himself, to Did Well. Despite the miserable weather of Thursday the opening of the soda fountain at Dr. Sulzbacher's drug store attracted a goodly number of people, and the fountain was well patronized, the hospital reaping the benefit of the entire receipts of the day. $31.25 was the amount taken In ty the lady cashiers, and this sum rr Snlzbacher has turned over to the board of managers. Brief and Beautiful Lite.

Peaceful as the repose of a little child wrapt in the sweetest of slum ber, is but a fitting description of the last moments of Carrie Isabel Mc Carty who passed to her eternal re ward at 9:30 Thursday evening, at the residence of her parents, on East Second street, at the age of 16 years, 10 months and five days. Patiently she had borne a six weeks' Illness of La Grippe, through it all she feared not the threatening outcome. She was bright, lovable girl and always kin to the poor and those in need. Carrie was a talented musician both vocal and instrumental and was a member of St. Mary's Her pastor, Rev.

Father Dexfer, was at her bed side when the end came, She leaves to mourn her, father. mother, tone sister Amelia, and tw brothers Charles and Thomas, and number of friends who will miss her bright sunny face. The funeral will take place Satur day afternoon at two o'clock at St Mary's church, garet's cemetery. Burial at St. Mar CHICAGO GRAIN MARKETS.

wheat, Chicago, April 5. May corn. 46 1-8; oats, 42 3 FIXES SCHEDULE FOR SALARIES Of the Teachers For Com ing Year $40 the Minimum To Be Paid. The Board of Education met in regular session Thursday evening, with all the members present. The minutes ot the previous meeting were read and approved.

The following bills ere ordered paid: Chillicothe Electric R. Lt. Pr. Chillicothe Gas, Light and Water Auch Grocery Luhrlg Coal Logan Natural Gas ft Fuel Albert Schilder, W. E.

Evans, $45; E. A. Robblns. $45; Scott Clark, $45; C. J.

Tom-linson, $45; Sterling Planing Mill 81 cents; Reed Marshall, $1. Mr. Fullerton reported that ar rangements had been made for a $1600 contract for steel shelves for the library. The contract had been originally discussed as a $1500 proposition, but this was erroneous and he thought the minutes should show tne $100 Increase. The increase was granted.

Mr, Fullerton also asked to have a number or books in the library bound, costing approximately $50 or $60. By placing these in the binders' hands now they would be gotten out of the way and kept there until the removal made to the new library, some time in June. His request was granted. Mr. Fullerton also moved to designate Miss Emma Buser as substitute librarian, she to be paid while on duty by the librarian or assistant.

Carried. The committee on education reported a resolution as follows: "We, the undersigned committee on education, to whom was referred the drafting of a resolution fixing tja salaries of teachers and providing for advances, beg leave to sub mit, together with this report, a res olution containing and combining both the merit and graded systems. Your committee heartily approves this form and recommends Its adoption by the Board." The change in the rules fixes the minimum salary at teachers Jn grade work at $40 per month, and the maximum salary at $65 per month, and all new teachers with out experience shall begin their work at a salary of $40 per month. The following established salaries were made In the grades: A grammar, $60; and grammar and and primary, high, first and low first primary, $55. The Board may at any time advance any teacher In the grade or the High school upon the recommendation of the superintendent and the approval of the education committee to a salary not to exceed $65 In the grades or $100 in the High school.

This plan is a modified plan, combining features of both the resolutions formerly placed before th Board. Mr. Hermann, who first advanced the Increase In the teachers' salary, provided In his resolution that ten teachers should be chosen for advancement each six months, In this way endeavoring to make the Increased financial burden attendant upon the Increase not so perceptible ty reason ot its not all coming at one time. The other resolution merely gave a horizontal increase all along the line. The new resolution fixe Increases in some of the more dlficult grades at the start and leaves the eliding scale of advancement in othor lines in the hands of th Board for installation when it proper and the teacher has demonstrate! her capabilities.

The resolution was unanimously adopted. Miss Mary Gunning was elected a teacher at $40 per month salary. She has been acting as supply for some time. Supt. Hard presented the matter of uniform rules governing school athletics, broaching the subject at the request of the Ohio High School Association and ot the faculties throughout the state.

The adoption of the rules would obviate any future misunderstandings in athletic matters. The Board adopted the rules. Supt. Hard Informed the Board (Continued oa flfti gp.) THE PASSING SHOW 1 Lorain, April 5. There were no further disorders on the part of the shipyard strikers here to-day, Pre parations for trouble; however, are being made.

The strikers are in a sullen mood and the authorities fear trouble when the two hundred strikebreakers arrive. They are expected to come on a special train during the day. Company Fifth Infantry, as sembled in the armory, and Mayor Kink informed the strikers that he will use all necessary force to quell rioting. The soldiers are at the railway stations to-day to assist the special deputies in case of trouble. Columbus, April 5.

Adujtant General Critchfield has been notified by Capt. Cove, of Lorain, that the Dr. Ralph Holmes returned this morning from Columbus, where he had been on business. Friends here will regret to learn that Mrs. Lloyd Lownes, of Cum berland, Maryland, is quite ill with appendicitis.

Her condition was such that an operation was necessary Thursday. WTord received from there to-day indicates that her condition is as favorable as could () The Gleaners of Walnut Street church will meet at the church Saturday at 2:30 p. m. Mr, and Mrs. Charles Miller, of Washington C.

who have been the guests of Mrs. Katherine Miller, of North Brownell street, returned home to-day. Mrs. Charles Frantz, of South Hickory street, was operated on Thursday at the city hospital by Dr. Leslie', assisted by Drs.

Gibbs, Marr, Maxwell, Robblns and Scearce. Her condition is as good as can be expected. Mesdames Roscoe Dixon and William Irwin are visiting friends atWil-liamsport. () Miss Mamie Grieshelmer is visiting with Miss Dorothy Thornton, of Clrcleville. A son was born Wednesday to Mr.

and Mrs. Jack Appleton Chamman of Bethel Maine. THE Trinity Church Market will begin at 9:30 Saturday morning. () Capt. Charles H.

Howard who was called here by the illness and death of his father the late John Howard left this afternoon for New Yorfe City where he is permanently located. Capt. Howard is treasurer of one of the large clubs In New York and Is prospering. Mrs. John Dunlap and little daughter are visiting her parents Judge and Mrs.

G. B. Bitzer of Church street. i The Board of Public Service meets in special session this evening. A few of Portsmouth lovers of comlo opera are going to Chillicothe Friday to see "The Blue It was reviewed by many people when it played an extended engagement at the Fall Festival.

Portsmouth Blade. Mr. William Wagner of Laurel street, is quite ill with heart trouble. () The young daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

H. Mayhugh of W. Seventh street. Is quite seriously ill at ber home with pneumonia. (I Mr.

H. A. Barnhart was a business visitor in Wakefield to-day. ii The widow of the late Dr. Henry Judy removed from New Holland to-day to Chillicothe.

After Dr. Judy's death she built a fine new home at New Holland, which she occupied only ville Herald. four months. Circle- Attorney S. F.

Garrett spent the aay waveriy on a matter of busi- ness. () Misses Ethel Bovey and Lillian Snyder left to-day for oPrtsmoutb for a visit with friends. Mrs. George Hunter Smith and daughters Elizabeth and Judith, left to-day for New York, where Miss Elizabeth returns to school. The condition of M.

D. Sullivan, who Is quite ill at his home on Chestnut street does not improve as rapidly as was hoped for. He is still quit a sick man. 1.