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OWENSBORO INQUIRER PAGE SITES FRIDAY, MARCH 31, 1911. not fully made up bis mind as yet. H. DD NEW YORK 1W FOR Brail WORLD DflDTimrv nceTDnvcn Barnhill, Mrs. Ann Duncan, Mrs.

Lou-1 etta Kara, Mr. and Robert White, Mr. and Mrs." Will p. Mr. and Mrs.

J. Cook, Mr. and Mrs. R. Barnhill, Mr.

W. A. Cook; Misses Lula, Mamie, Pauliue and Vada Cook, Susie and Delia White, Viola and Hettye Barnhill; Messrs. Richard White and Edgar Bland Kara. Pleasant Affair he Misses Warren entertained at their home near West Louisville, very pleasantly.

Good music was furnished by Miss Nina Warren and Mr. Robert Sims. Those present were: Misses Edna and Ruth Long, Nellie and Many Annie Thompson, Elsie O'Bryan, Zetta Green, Vaden Keipt-, Florence Nina Warden; Francis Mc-Daniels, Felix Goode, Francis Sims, Freddie Wethington, Laura Long Joe Cooper, Felix, R6y and Leo Warren, Mr. and Mrs. Ivo Warren.

The even BE a 1 7 UU In Vote Selling Cases In Floyd County Next Court Term MANY OF BEST CITIZENS INDICTED Dragnet Includes All Ages and Conditions Market For Vote Sell-ing For Half Century 4 Prestonsburg, March 28. Vote-selling promises to become a lost ai in Floyd county, before the next November election rolls around, as the probe inserted into the traffic by the recent grand jury will be continued at the June term of court by Commonwealth's Attorney W. H. May. With only three weeks of investigation at the recant term, when most of the witnesses were unwilling to testify for fear of incriminating themselves, the grand jury was able to return 210 true bills, most of which were found during the last two or three days of the investigation.

Immunity to Buyers As soon as it became generally known that the commonwealth would grant immunity to the buyers for their testimony against the sellers, the former began to come in more readily to testify when it became necessary to stay proceedings in order that Judge D. B. Gardner and Commonwealth's Attorney May could go to Hindman to begin the regular term of the Knott circuit court there yesterday. The indicted men range in age from 21 to 80, and In instances are among the most substantial and respected citizens of. the, country.

Disfranchisement Faces Voters The names of many witnesses were taken, and subpoenas issued for them to appear before the grand jury in June. It is generally believed here that before the investigations have been completed. between 500 and 1,000 voters will have been disfranchised. Under the Kentucky law those guilty of selling theirtjfotes are pubject to a to $500 and. disfranchisement.

So Limit to Time No limit is placed on statute books as to the disfranchisement period, and local lawyers claim it is for life, so far as the coWt is concerned, but that it can be lifted by the governor after five years. The section relative to vote buying carries with it a jail sentence of from 10 to 90 days In addition to the fine-and disfranchisement, the fine, however, being only- from $50 to $100. Just which of the candidates for congress in the Tenth district last fall benefited the most by the traffic in votes is hard to tell until the probe has'been'finished. Under the indictments already brought, it to have been about their fathers and grandfathers for years, and seeing them openly receive money, for their votes, and that this element of young voters looked upon it as a custom rath er than an offense. IS TWO HOLD-UP MEN GET AWAY: "WITH $1,000 Which Was In Transit From Cinoin.

nutl to Salem, All In Silver 'Cincinnati, March 28. Vord was received by officials of the subtreas-ury here today that a mail car carrying $1,000 in silver, sent from here to Salem, Kentucky was held up and robbed by two masked highwaymen, who escaped. It is believed the money was burled in the woods near the scene of the robbery. A posse with bloodhounds is searching for the robbers. In Society Dance at ychington r- Miss Kathlene Pooled of the YdvIng-ton neighborhood, entertained party of friends with a dance, at her home, Friday Music wag.

rendered on the piano by Miss Emmai' Moore of Owensboro. Mr. Oscar Poole and W. D'. Lyons offered a prize for the besttwo-gteppers.

It was won by Mr. Amos Riley and Miss Kathlene Poole. "A Birthday Dinner- The children, greatchildren and friends of Mrs. Siberia Ann Barnhill gave a' surprise: dinner, Monday, March 27, near in honor of her SCth i An elegant five-course served to the following guests: Mrs. Siberia Ann I ROBBED said that his -friends in the Third, Sixth, Eleventh and other districts were urging him to run, and that he was highly appreciative of the honor implied.

He said that he did not care to be placed in the attitude of thrusting aside any honor that his party might feel called Upon to bestow upon him and- at the same time he did hot wish to act hastily, When waited upon by the committee from the Good Government club yesterday, Mr. Morrow thanked it for the honor and said that he would decide in the near future whether he would enter the race for the Republican "nomination for governor. Mr. Morrow is a nephew of Senator W. O.

Bradley, though the latter is said to oppose his candidacy. CLAYTON S. CURD TO RUN Will Seek Republican Nomination For Clerk of Appellate Court Greenville, March 28. Clayton 9. Curd, circuit court clerk of Muhlen berg county, stated today that his announcement as a candidate for the Republican nomination for clerk of the court of appeals would be made this week.

Mr. Curd is serving his second term here as circuit court clerk, hav ing been elected both times without opposition. He is a capable official and well known throughout the Third congressional district. Rapidly Improving Greenville. March 28.

T. Pannell, State Central committeeman from this district and private secre tary to Congressman R. Y. Thomas. who has been quite ill at his borne, is rapidly Improving.

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS i Red. Beda, March 2. The farmers of this neighborhood are very busy plowing for corn ground. A birthday supper was given to Mr. Henry Jones Friday night in honor of his 42nd birthday.

Mr. Earnest Hudson has the meas les. Mr. Walter Parks and wife, King and wife, Mr. W.

E. Bennett and wife, Mr. Frank Duke and wife went to Owensboro last week. Sunday school has opened at Beulah church and will open at Mt. Hermon Sunday.

Mrs. Bertie Bennett is vsiiting at Owensbbro. Mr. S. E.

East erday and wife visited their daughter, Mrs. C. B. Ross last week near here. Mrs.

C. B. Ross is visiting' relatives in this vicinity this week. March 28. Rev.

De Monbrum filled his regular appointment at the M. E. church. Kittinger went to Central Citj last-Thursday. Mrs.

L. E. Shoemaker of Herron, 111., returned to her home last Thursday, after visiting her father, Wm. Dossett, this city who has been very sick. Hison Dossett and Will Barnett of this place are working on the new depot at Lynn City.

Dr. Clark went to Central City last Thursday. Mrs. Will Bebb went to South Car-rollton one day last shopping. Press Roberts went to Central City one day last week on business.

The new depot at Lynn City is nearing It will be a great convenience to our little city only two and a half miles away. Brown's Valley. Brown's Valley, March 28. Mrs. Jim Brown is on the sick list.

Miss Mary Ella Payne is visiting relatives in Owensboro. Mr. Hillary Knott-jof West Louisville has moved to Brown's Valley. Ray; the little son of Mr. and Mrs.

James Brown is ill. Little Virginia Hall has measles. Dies In New Mexico News has been received in Owciisr boro, announcing the death of Mis. Ella Babbitt, wife of former Policeman H. M.

Babbitt, which occurred at her home- in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on last Saturday afternoon, of a complication of diseases. The remains will be Brought through Owensboro, enroute to McGann, Ohio county, where the interment will be had on Wednesday. Marriage License S. O. Pickerlll and Mrs.

McLImore. Nannie Comity Court Orders Sophia Ebelhar has qualified ps ad ministratrix of the estate of Charles Ebelhar," deceased, and executed bond in the sum of500, with Geo. Mischel as surety. Albert Nenbauer, August Kunau and George Mischel were appraisers pf the estate of Charles Ebelhar, deceased. Quarterly Court Snits The Pittsburg Plate Glass company has sued John P.

Davis on an account for merchandise, amounting to $142.26 Deeds -V C. E. Birk to Frank Neal, a lot on St. Elizabeth Btreet, for The Courthouses EF Judge O'Rear Announces Por Republican Guberna-- -tonal Nomination WET AND DRY NOW AN ISSUE In the Republican Fight, as the Judge Declares For Connty Unit Ex. tension Frankfort, March 28.

Judge E. C. O'Rear of the court of appeals bench today announced hia candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor. In his anouncement, Judge O'Rear savs he favors a redisricting of the senatorial and legislative districts; he will demand better schools and wider educational advantages; better roads; extension of the county unit; election of senators by popular vote; abolish ment of the legislative lobby; taking of prisons out of politics; revision of tax system; and woman suffrage in school elections. CANDIDATES IN HOPTOWN 5f cCreary First Choice of Democrats and Breathitt of Republicans Hopkihsvflle, March 28.

Politics, in its present entangled state, is the general topic discussion throughout this end of Kentucky. Dem ocrats and Republicans both seem to have enough to do in considering the affairs 'ofv their own party, and aside from a. 'natural interest, do not bother-much with the other fellow. From 'the- first; this section has been, a McCreary, stronghold, and. not to; any has this sentiment changed, Unless it has been to grow Btronger.

The candidacy of Judge xteeu raaucau lsiiui iuokku upuu has never had any following locally. Mr. Johnson had quite a number of admirers here and round about, and hnd he remained in the race he would have a good vote, but his withdrawal sent most of them Into the McCreary camp. Mr, McCreary has annoirnced that he will speak here on Monday'afternobn; April 3, and a big crowdis expected to hear him. 'Stanley Decision No Surprise The refusal of Congressman A.

0 fitntilev tn ct Infn th r.iiA AA not surprise any of his friends in thfs, his home district. That Mr. Stanley is ambitious, and would not be averse to a step upward is recognized, but at the same time he is level-headed enough to see the futility or maiung anything but a losing fight at this time If Judge James Breathitt, who is a citizen of this town, announced for the governorship he will poll almost the solid Republican vote. But hi candidate only, add will not make an aggressive candidate for the nomination; so it Is believed he will not enter. -tp(, V.Franks Is Second Choice T.

Franks of Owensboro, an an-" DQiinced candidate, Is the next choice here." Judge O'Rear hag many friends, and "some of these, are charging unfair tactic upon the part of some of the psrty.Jeaders in putting him in such a nvat'nfi that lio nnnrt make the race. same admirers claim that 1 i judge O'Rear will yet override the op- position now seems to have him in a pocket, and not only announce 'for the nominaJtion, but win it easily. There is no-denying that among the country people, especially Judge MORROW IS CONSIDERING Giving. Serious Heed, He Says, To Urging! That He Bun Louisville. March 28.

Edwin Morrow of Somerset, recently appoint ed 'United States attorney for the Eastern Kentucky district, is paying serious heed tq the call of his friends to enter tne race ior we tiepuuuunu nomination for governor. Mr. Mor row arrived In Louisville yesterday and Is stopping at Yesterday afternopli he was waited upon by a committee from theGood Government jclab of tlie Twelfth ward, a Republican organization, and asked to -make the race. The committee, which was composed' of E. J.

Ashcraft, George Dalley and J. Bomar, presented Mr. Morrow a set of resolutions that were adopted by the club at a meeting held hv it lasf Friday urging him to announce for governor before the Republican State Central committee meets in LouisvilU( April ti When asked last; night whether he 'would make the race for the Republi- rnn nomination for (tovernor Mr. Mor row said that be was" giving the matter serious consideration, but that he had ULjOinuiuL) Loss Estimated at Six Million Dollars, and One Person Missing STATE LIBRARY WAS TOTAL LOSS Sessions of General Assembly Be Held In Albany City Hall For the Present Albany, X. March 29.

A loss of six minion (lonars ami a loss oi valuable state records and suspension of state business, is the result df a firs which partially destroyed the state capitol early today (Starting in the western portion of the building from defective wiring if destroyed everything in its path from the first floor upward. The state library, containing volumns, was entirely destroyed, as well as a number of offices surrounding it. Other portions of the building, including the senate chamber, suffered loss by water. Night Watchman Missing Samuel Abbott, a night watchman is missing, and it is feared he died in the (lames. At 10 o'clock the fire was smoldering, but under control.

Sessions of the legislature will be held in the city hall so that voting for the United States senator may be continued. Scandal attended the construction of the capital when the corner stone was laid in 1871. It was estimated the buildings would cost According to state records the total amount (expended to September 30, last year, had been more than and the original plans had not been carried out. The building stands on a high hill, looking gigantic above the city! It is built of white granite and the of fices are the most magnificent in the country. Senatorial Caurns Postponed Albany, K.

Y-, March 29. Because of the capitol fire, the Democratic caucus which was to have decided on a candidate for United States senator was postponed until tonight. DOORS LOCKED When Fire Broke Out In Shlrt-Walst Factory New York, March 29. One hundred and fifty survivors of the Triangle Shirtwaist factory fire gave testimony to be submitted to the April grand jury today. All agreed the doors leading to stairways and passenger elevators were locked.

The burial of the unidentified victims has been postponed until next week. MORGANATIC MARRIAGE Of Russian Czar Lfade Pnblic by a Aewspaper London, March 29. Czar Nicholas or Russia is involved in a morganatic marriage by today's penny illustrated paper which stated: that Mathilda Kishisinskaya, the Russian dancer, was married to Nicholas 10 days before he was formally married to the present czarina. The paper asserts the czarina knew of the marriage, but disregarded it for political reasons. r- FORCED TO CONTRIBUTE To Defense of Camorrists on Trial at Yiterbo Chicago, 111., March 29.

That Chicago Italians, under threats of death, have contributed $100,000 to defray th expenses of the defense in the trial of the Camorrists at Yiterbo, Italy, was asserted by Italians here today, and verified by records at the post-office of money sent to Yiterbo. Ohio County Exodus to Oregon Mr. Albert Austin and family of the Horton neighborhood, will take the train at Horton next Saturday for Coburg, Oregon, where they will make their future home, says the Hartford These are good citizens whom we regret to see leave the county. They have the best wishes of their many friends. There has been quite an.

exodus from Ohio county to Western points In the last few weeks $572 In tickets were purchased in one day recently from the local agent, Mr. Mischka. mumijiji was postponed, although they have often exchanged visits, and a correspondence, was kept tip. They have also attended many social functions together. Filling Charge Temporarily Rev.

T. N. Comjiton of Ownslioro Will fill the pulpit at the Baptist church next Sunday morning and evening. An arrangement has been made whereby Brother Compton will fill the pulpit of that church every Sunday morning and evening thereafter until the first of June, when Rev. C.

W. Knight, who has lon called to the pastorate, will take charge. Madisonville Hustler. OF WORK In Illinois Mines, and 20,000 Families Are In Want DEPRESSION IN COAL BUSINESS Operators Say Adverse Legislation Cause, and Miners Say the Mild Winter Springfield, 111., March 2S. A great depression of the coal business has thrown 20,000 miners out of employment ill Illinois, according to a statement made today by coal operators.

Over 20,000 families are in want. W. B. Jess, a leading operator, de clared adverse legislation to be the but Duncan McDonald, state secretary of the United Mine Workers, denies it, asserting the mild winter had lessened the demand for coal. IIS TO FORESTALL INVESTIGATION OF ARMY MANEI'VEKS On Grounds He Doesn't Want Adminis.

(ration's Hand Uncovered at. This Dale Washington, March 29. President Taft conferred with the Republican senators and congressmen, beginning a campaign to forestall the threateV ed investigation of the army "maneuvers" oh the Mexican border. The president thinks that if a majority of senators are well acquainted with the real facts regarding Mexico, the administration will not be embarrassed by being forced to declare its attitude towards that country in advance of a clarification of the situation. Wlllson's Attitude Louisville, March 29.

Judge O'Rear will leave Louisville today for Dawson Springs, where Republicans from Western Kentucky will assemble tomorrow for the purpose of organizing for him, it was said last night. Gov. Willson, according to a Republican state official who was here last night, has declared in private that he will not take the stump for Judge O'Rear in case he gets the Re publican nomination. Gov. Willson, it is said, favors Lieut.

Gov. William Cox for head of the ticket and will tour the state In his interest provided he lands the nomination. That which is said to have aroused Gov. Willson against Judge O'Rear is a speech which the latter made on th tobacco question during the night rider disturbances, after Gov. Willson had s'it troops into the tobacco districts.

Judge O'Rear was quoted as having said in the course of his remarks that Anglo-Saxons could not be kept down by means of bayonets. The Republicanfeandidates for governor, who announced previous to Judge O'Rear, are E. T. Franks of Owensboro, and Lieutenant Governor Cox of Maysville. Bath Has Probable Candidate Owingsville, March 29.

Bath county is likely to have a candidate for the Democratic nomination ifor the office of secretary of state in the person of H. Goodpasterrtof this He. probably will, -announce within the next few days, Mr, Good-paster is now serving his second lerm ai county' attorney of Bath ANXIOUS Government Claims to Have Uncovered Giant Coal Combine RAILROADS IN THE BIG TRUST Probable That Criminal Prosecutions Be Instituted Ajrninst Score Big Financiers Washington, March 2S. Criminal prosecution against a score of power ful financiers anay be instituted shortly, it was learned today, follow ing a long secret investigating of what the department of justice officials declared to be the biggest trust in the world. Agents of the department are said to have evidence of a $1,000,000,000 combination to control the anthracite coal output of the country.

It is alleged the combine has acted secretly for years, using its power to extort favor by holding cars from operators not in the "trust." Dummy directors and alleged secret alliances between railroads and mining companies are said to constitute the basis of the combine. The Pennsylvania, Baltimore and Ohio, and the Norfolk and Western railroads are said, to be the prominent carriers in the combine. Samuel Gentry Dead Died at the residence of Lycurgus Barrett, Barrett's Ferry, Ky March 22, 1911, Samuel Gentry, of tuberculosis, in the 69th year of his age. He was a gallant soldier of the 12th Ky. cavalry and after the war went west and lived for about 27 years.

Since his return he has made his home with his sister, Mrs. Lycurgus Barrett. After appropriate services by Rev. Henry W. Morton, his remains were laid to rest in the Gentry cemetery in the presence of a.

large concourse of relatives and friends. Hartford Herald. IS MUST AXSWEB TO GRAND JURY OX EMBEZZLEMENT CHARGE Was Arrested In Owensboro on War. rant Sworn Out By Manager of Title Company Benjamin F. Higdon, who was ar retted in Owensboro cn last Saturday night on a warrant charging him wirh the embezzlement of $510 in money belonging to the Title Guaranty and Surety company, and taken to Indiiin- apolis for trial on Monday morning by Detective Kurtz, has been held over to the grand jury under a bond of It is said that Higdon is still trying to settle hi3 alleged shortage.

The charge against Higdon was preferred by Archibald Creed, manager of the company at Indianapolis. No Trace of Thief Mrs. Allen Gilmour made complaint to Captain Williams and Ort'icer Burden Tuesday night that her purse had been snatched. Mrs. Gilmour did not miss her1 purse until she was about to enter a carriage al the depot, having arrived in Owensboro from Henderson on the 6:50 H.

and St. L. train. The officers made a diligent search for the thief, but could not find any suspicious looking character in that locality. JACK JOHNSON REALLY IS BEHIND THE BARS Appeal on Speeding Charge at Frisco Dismissed San Francisco, March 29.

Prizefighter Jack Johnson Is in jail and unless some higher court comes to his relief on a technicality he will serve a 2-day sentence for automobile speeding. After fourteen arrests, from which he escaped withvlight fines or dismissal, he pleaded guilty to speeding before acting Police Judge Tread-well last Thursday. On Saturday he was given a jail sentence and appealed to the superior court. This afternoon Judge Morgan dismissed the appeal and ordered him into immediate Ten minutes two deputy sheriffs had him in charge bound for the county jail. AFFIANCED FOR 53 YEARS Miss Richmond Finally Dies Spinster at Age of Brockton, March 29.

Miss iCmily Fanny Richmond, aged 74, who, for 53 years had been engaged to the Rev. Charles Lord of the New Jerusalem church, died Here Miss Richmond and Mr. Lord were engaged to be married at the age of 21, but for some reason, the ceremony 0 0 ing was spent very pleasantly. Entertained at Sutherland 1 Miss Maymie Elliott and brother entertained a number of their young friends Saturday evening at their home at Sutherland. Those present were: Misses Edith; Ara and Myrtle Pate, Minnie Barbor, of Maeeo; Mollie Vanover and Mayme Elliott; Messrs.

Ivan Grady of Utica; Raymond Cun- diff, Emmett Fields, By rd Vanover, Clarence Shadwick, Gilbert Powell, Frank, Lewis and Eulice Elliott. Delightful Musicale--A very delightful musicale and so cial affair was given Tuesday afternoon at the home of- Mrs. Hugh S. Herr, west of the city, for the benefit of the Pleasant Ridge Presbyterian church. Over 100 guests from Ow ensboro and the vicinity were in at tendance and a generous silver offer ing was made, which will be used for a special work.

A beautiful program was delight fully rendered by some of the most talented mustCians and during the in termission delicious refreshments were served by Mrs. Herr and added much to the pleasure of the afternoon. Utica Entertainment- Miss Mary May of Utica entertained in honor of Miss Mary Belle Christian and Miss Vera 'Tharp. Games and music were enjoyable features of the evening. Those present were-Misses Jessie Park, Elizabeth and Lorena Daily, Eva Martin, Sallie Hewlett, Cora WelshUlessie Hunter, Gertie Taylor, Gladys'Martin, Vera Thorpe, Amy Sapp, Mary Belle Christian, Ethel Hattie Ruth Ford, Mary Davis, Hettie, Belle and Nannie Haley, Golda 'rand Ma' Sawls, Edith Allen, Mary May, Lola and Eva Allen; Messrs.

Hewlett Johnson, Otis Reynofds, Guy Welsh. Maple Hunts; Herman and Douglas Gill, Joe Daily-; Edgaf Anderson, Lun Jami Henry, Ellis Howard, Paul1 Blahflfbrd, Rummie Ellis, Paul Sands, Pat," Roy, Jamie and Marion Haley Richard Burks, Melton Ford, Otis Gordon, Windpn Underwood, Joshua and Wesley Ivan and Aaron Leet, Reymond Martin, Fred Trunnell, James Holmes, Rollie Salmon, Raymond More, Gertie Mation, Whaley King, Charlie Edison, Tom Hatfield, Tom, Brown, Odeon Berry, Raz Bennett, Jim Tom Mayfield, Renzo Bennett, Jim Park and Mr. and Mrs. C. W.

Curry, Mrs. Herbert Salmo. FiEiIcis OF FIRE IX SHIRTWAIST FACTORY IX XEW YORK Five Girls Whose Relatives Were Too Poor to Bury Them, Buried By tlie Union New York March 28.4-Five girls, whose bodies have been claimed by relatives who had no money to bury their dead, were buried from the headquarters of the Ladies Waist and Dressmakers' union today. The streets were so crowded with friends and members of the union that police reserves had to be called out. There were 35 funerals cf victims today.

XEW POSTOFFICE IXSPECTOR Josiah W. Perkins, postofficu in spector, has been transferred from BrooklynN. to Owensboro, and has' opened his ofi'ice on the third floor of the Federal building. Mr. W.

A Kenyon, who has bet-n in this district for some time, has been transferred to Cincinnati. GOING TO FARMING Ike Owen Sells Out His Grocery to James Timitrook Mr. "ike Owen, who has been conducting a grocery on West Fifth street street for a number of years, has sold out to James Tlmbrook, who has al-ready; taken possession. Mr. Owen owns a large farm east of Owensboro, and he will devote hls'entiro time to hia farming Interests.

Negro Injures Wulto Boy Elizabethtown, March 29. Tom Strange, colored, yesterday struck and badly injured Charles Masterson, a white boy, of Horse Branch, Ky. Strange had been given a twenty-day, workhouse sentence for some other offense, but had been paroled by the jailer for half the day, and, It was during this period that the difficulty grew up with Masterson. f.r! t.s--Y$ -J.