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MARCH 31, 1911. OWENSBORO INQUIRER PAGE SEVEN NOW FOR THE FUN Judge O'Rear Announces For Republican Gubernatorial Nomination WET AND DRY 5 NOW AN ISSUE In the Republican Fight, as: the Judge Declares For County Unit Ex. tension Frankfort, March E. C. O'Rear of the court of appeals bench today announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor.

In his anouncement, Judge O'Rear says he favors a redistricting 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; abolishment of the legislative lobby; taking of prisons out of politics; revision of tax system; and woman suffrage in school elections. CANDIDATES IN HOPTOWN MeCreary First Choice of Democrats and Breathitt of Republicans Hopkinsville, March in its present entangled state, is the general topic of discussion throughout this end of Kentucky. Democrats and Republicans both seem to have enough to do in considering the affairs of 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 extent has this sentiment changed, unless it has been to grow stronger.

The candidacy of Judge Reed of Paducah is not looked upon very seriously here, and Mr. Addams has never had any following locally. Mr. Johnson had quite a number of admirers here and round about, and had he remained in the race he would have received a good vote, but his withdrawal sent most of them into the McCreary camp. Mr.

McCreary has announced that he will speak here on Monday afternoon, April 3, and a big crowd is expected to hear him. Stanley Decision No Surprise The refusal of Congressman A. 0 Stanley to get into the race did not surprise any of his friends in this, 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 of making anything but a losing fight at this time.

If Judge James Breathitt, who is a citizen of this town, announces for the governorship he will poll almost the solid Republican vote. But he has indicated that he is a receptive candidate only, and will not make an aggressive candidate for the nomination, so it is believed he will not en- ter. Franks Is Second Choice E. T. Franks of Owensboro, an announced candidate, is the next choice Judge O'Rear has many friends, and some of these are charging unfair tactics upon the part of some of the party leaders in putting him in such a position that he cannot make the race.

These same admirers claim that Judge O'Rear will yet override the opposition that now seems to have him in a pocket, and not only announce for the nomination, but win it easily. There is no denying that among the country people, especially Judge O'Rear is a strong favorite. MORROW IS CONSIDERING Giving Serious Heed, He Says, To Urgings That He Run Louisville, March Morrow of Somerset, recently appointed United States attorney for the Eastern Kentucky district, is paying serious heed to the call of his friends to enter the race for the Republican nomination for governor. Mr. Morrow arrived in Louisville yesterday and is stopping at the Seelbach.

Yesterday afternoon he was waited upon by a committee from the Good Government club of the Twelfth ward, a Republican organization, and asked to make the race. The committee, which was composed of E. J. Ashcraft, George Dalley and J. W.

Bomar, presented Mr. Morrow a set of resolutions that were adopted by the club at a meeting held by it last Friday night, urging him to announce for governor before the Republican State Central committee meets in Louisville April 1. When asked last night whether he would make the race for the Republican nomination for governor Mr. Morrow said that he was giving the matter serious consideration, but that he had not fully made up his mind as yet. He 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 not 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 nomination for governor. Mr. Morrow is a nephew of Senator W. 0.

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 S. Curd, circuit court clerk of Muhlenberg 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, having been elected both times without opposition. He is a capable official and well known throughout the Third congressional district. Rapidly Improving Greenville, March B. Pannell, State Central committeeman from this district and private secretary to Congressman R. Y.

Thomas, who has been quite ill at his home, is rapidly improving. NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS Beda. Beda, March 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 measles. Mr. Walter Parks and wife, Mr.

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 Owensboro. Mr.

S. E. Easterday 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.

Sacramento. Sacramento, March De Monbrum filled his regular appointment at the M. E. church. Wim.

Kittinger went to Central City last- Thursday. Mrs. L. E. Shoemaker of Herron, 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 Carrollton one day last week, shopping. Press Roberts went to Central City one day last week on business. The new depot. at Lynn City is nearing completion. It will be a great convenience to our little city only two and a half miles away.

Brown's Valley. Brown's Valley, March Mrs. Jim Brown is on the sick list. Miss Mary Ella Payne is visiting relatives in Owensboro. Mr.

Hillary Knott of 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 Owens: boro, announcing the death of Mrs. Ella Babbitt, wife of former Policeman H. M. Babbitt, which occurred at her home in 1 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.

The Courthouses Marriage License S. O. Pickerill and Mrs. Nannie McLimore. County Court Orders Sophia Ebelhar has qualified as administratrix of the estate of Charles Ebelhar, deceased, and executed bond in the sum of $500, with Geo.

Mischel as surety. Albert Neubauer, August Kunan and George Mischel were appointed appraisers of the estate of Charles Ebelhar, deceased. Quarterly Court Suits The Pittsburg Plate Glass company has sued John P. Davis on an account for merchandise, amounting to $142.26 Deeds C. E.

Birk to Frank C. Neal, a lot on St. Elizabeth street, for $3,100. PROBE T0 GO DEEPER In Vote Selling Cases In Floyd County Next Court Term MANY OF BEST CITIZENS INDICTED Dragnet Includes All Ages and Conditions--Market For Vote Selling For Half Century Prestonsburg, March promises to become a lost art 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 recent 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 many, 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 their votes are subject to a fine from $50 to $500 and.

disfran- chisement. No Limit to Time No limit is placed on the statute books as to the disfranchisement period, and local lawyers claim it i is for life, so far as the court is con-, cerned, put 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 appears to have been about their fathers and grandfathers for and seeing them openly receive money. for their votes, and that this element of young voters looked upon it as a custom rather than an offense. MAIL CAR IS ROBBED TWO HOLD-UP MEN GET AWAY WITH $1,000 Which Was In Transit From Cincin. nati 1 to Salem, All In Silver 0., March was received by officials of the subtreasury 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 was buried in the woods" near the scene of the robbery.

A posse with bloodhounds is searching for the robbers. In Society Dance at YelvingtonMiss Kathlene Poole, of the Yelvington neighborhood, entertained a party of friends with a dance, at her home, Friday night. Music was rendered on the piano by Miss Emma Moore of Owensboro. Mr. Oscar Poole and W.

D. Lyons offered a prize for the best two-steppers. It was won by Mr. Amos Riley and Miss Kathlene Poole. de Birthday Dinner- The children, greatchildren and friends of Mrs.

Siberia Ann Barnhill gave her a surprise dinner, Monday, March 27, near Philpot, in honor of her 86th anniversary. An elegant five-course dinner was. served to the following guests: Mrs. Siberia Ann Barnhill, Mrs. Ann Duncan, Mrs.

Louetta Karn, Mr. and Mrs. Robert White, Mr. and Mrs. Will P.

Karn, Mr. and Mrs. N. J. Cook, Mr.

and Mrs. R. M. Barnhill, Mr. W.

A. Cook; Misses Lula, Mamie, Pauline and Vada Cook, Susie and Della White, Viola and Hettye Barnhill; Messrs. Richard White and Edgar Pleasant Affair- The 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 Keipe, Florence Nina Warren; Messrs. Francis McDaniels, Felix Goode, Francis Sims, Freddie Wethington, Laura Long Joe Cooper, Felix, Roy and Leo Warren, Mr. and Mrs. Ivo Warren. The evening was spent very pleasantly.

Entertained at Sutherland- 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 Maceo; Mollie Vanover and Mayme Elliott; Messrs. Ivan Grady of Utica; Raymond Cundiff, Emmett Fields, Byrd Vanover, Clarence Shadwick, Gilbert Powell, Frank, Lewis and Eulice Elliott. Delightful MusicaleA very delightful musicale and social affair was given Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Hugh Herr, west of the city, for the benefit of the Pleasant Ridge Presbyterian church.

Over 100 guests from Owensboro and the vicinity were in attendance and a generous silver offering was made, which will be used for a special work. A beautiful program was delightfully rendered by some of the most talented musicians and during the intermission delicious refreshments were served by Mrs. Herr and added much to the pleasure of the after- noon, 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 Misses Jessie Park, Elizabeth and Lorena Daily, Eva Martin, Sallie Hewlett, Cora Welsh, Bessie Hunter, Gertie Taylor, Gladys Vera Thorpe, Amy Sapp, Mary Belle Christian, Ethel Blansford, d' Hattie Ruth Ford, Mary Davis, Hettie, Belle and Nannie Haley, Golda (and Ma' Sands, Edith Allen, Mary May, Lola land Eva Allen; Messrs.

Hewlett Johnson, Otis Reynolds, Guy Welsh, Maple Hunts, Herman and Douglas Gill, Joe Daily, Paul- May, Edgar Anderson, Lun Sparks, Jamie Henry, ElHis Howard, Paul Blandford, Rummie Ellis, Paul Sands, Roy, Jamie and Marion Haley Huston. Richard Burks, Melton Ford, Otis Gordon, Windon Underwood, Joshua and Wesley Davis, Ivan and John Aaron Leet, Reymond Martin, Fred Trunnell, James Rollie Salmon, mond More, Gertie Mation, Whaley King, Charlie Edison, Tom Hatfield, Tom Brown, Odeon Berry, Raz nett, Jim Tom Mayfield, Renzo Bennett, Jim Park and Mr. and Mrs. C. W.

Curry, Mrs. Herbert Salmot. FUNERAL OF VICTIMS OF FIRE IN SHIRTWAIST FACTORY IN NEW YORK Five Girls Whose Relatives Were Too Poor to Bury Them, Buried By the Union New York March girls, whose bodies have been claimed by relatives who had no money to bury their dead, were buried from the headquarters of the 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 of victims today.

NEW POSTOFFICE INSPECTOR Josiah W. Perkins, postoffice spector, has been transferred from Brooklyn, N. to Owensboro, and has opened his office on the third floor of the Federal building. Mr. W.

A. Kenyon, who has been in this district for some time, has been transferred to Cincinnati. GOING TO FARMING Ike Owen Sells Out His Grocery to James Timbrook Mr. Ike Owen, who. has been conducting a grocery on West Fifth street street for a number of years, has sold out to James Timbrook, who has already taken.

possession. Mr. Owen owns a large farm east of Owensboro, and he will devote his entire time to his farming interests. Negro Injures White Boy Elizabethtown, March Strange, colored, yesterday struck and badly injured Charles Masterson, a white boy, of Horse Branch, Ky. Strange had been given a twentyday workhouse sentence for some oth-1 her 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.

BIGGEST IN WORLD Government Claims to Have Uncovered Giant Coal Combine RAILROADS IN THE BIG TRUST Probable That Criminal Prosecutions Be Instituted Against Score Big Financiers Washington, March prosecution against a score of powerful financiers may be instituted shortly, it was learned today, following 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, 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 Herald. HIGDON IS HELD OVER MUST ANSWER TO GRAND JURY ON EMBEZZLEMENT CHARGE Was Arrested In Owensboro on War. rant Sworn Out By Manager of Title Company Benjamin F. Higdon, who was arrested in Owensboro on last Saturday night on a warrant charging him with the embezzlement of $510 in money belonging to the Title Guaranty and Surety company, and taken to Indianapolis for trial on Monday morning by Detective Kurtz, has been held over to the grand jury under a bond of 000.

It is said that Higdon is still trying to settle his 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 Officer Burdett. Tuesday night that her purse had been snatched.

Mrs. Gilmour did not miss her purse until she was about to enter a carriage at 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 Friscollast Dismissed San Francisco, March 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 with light fines or dismissal, he pleaded guilty to ing before acting Police Judge Treadwell last Thursday. On Saturday he was given a jail sentence and appealed to the superior court. This afternoon Judge Morgan dismissed the ap-, peal and ordered him into immediate custody.

Ten minutes later two depu-1 ty sheriffs had him in charge bound for the county jail. AFFIANCED FOR 53 YEARS Miss Richmond Finally Dies a Spinster at Age of 74 Brockton, March Emily Fanny Richmond, aged 74, who, for 53 years had been engaged to the Rev. Charles Lord of the New Jerusalem church, died Here yesterday. Miss Richmond and Mr. Lord were engaged to be married at the age of 21, but for some reason, the ceremony NEW YORK CAPITOL PARTIALLY DESTROYED was postponed, although they have often exchanged visits, and a correspondence was kept up.

They have also attended many social functions together. Filling Charge Temporarily Rev. T. N. Compton of Owensboro will fill the pulpit at the Baptist church next Sunday morning An arrangement has been made whereby Brother Compton will evening.

fill the pulpit of that church every Sunday morning and evening thereafter until the first of June, when Rev. C. W. Knight, who has been called to the pastorate, will take charge. -Madisonville Hustler.

20.000 OUT OF WORK In Illinois Mines, and 20,000 Families Are In Want DEPRESSION IN COAL BUSINESS Natal Operators Say Adverse Legislation Cause, and Miners Say the Mild Winter Springfield, March great depression of the coal business has thrown 20,000 miners out of employment in Illinois, according to a statement made today by coal operators. Over 20,000 families are in want. W. B. Jess, a leading operator, declared adverse legislation to be the cause, but Duncan McDonald, state secretary of the United Mine denies it, asserting the mild winter had lessened the demand for coal.

PRESIDENT IS ANXIOUS TO FORESTALL. INVESTIGATION OF ARMY MANEUVERS On Grounds He Doesn't Want Adminis. tration's Hand Uncovered at This Date Washington, March Taft conferred with the Republican senators and congressmen, beginning la campaign to forestall the threatened investigation of the army "maneuvers" on 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. Wilson's Attitude Louisville, March 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 night, has declared in private that he will not take the stump for Judge O'Rear in case he gets the 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 the -tobacco question during the night rider disturbances, after Gov. Willson had stet 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 Republicans candidates 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 county is likely to have a candidate for the Democratic nomination for the office of secretary of state in the person, of H. S. Goodpaster of this city.

He probably will announce within the next few days. Mr. Goodpaster is now serving his second lerm county attorney of Bath county. I 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, N. March loss of six million dollars and a loss of valuable state records and suspension of state business, is the result of a fire which partially destroyed the state capitol early today starting in the western portion of the building from defective wiring it destroyed everything in its path from the first floor upward.

The state library, containing 000 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 watchmau is missing, and it is feared he died in the flames. 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 $4,000,000. According to state records the total amount (expended to September 30, last year, had been more than 000,000 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 offices are the most magnificent in the country.

Senatorial Caucus Postponed Albany, N. March 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 Shirt- Waist Factory New York, March 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 Public by a Newspaper London, March Nicholas of Russia is involved in a morganatic marriage by today's penny illustrated paper which stated that Mathilde 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. FORCED TO CONTRIBUTE To Defense of Camorrists on Trial at Viterbo Chicago, March Chicago Italians, under threats of death, have contributed $100,000 to defray the expenses of the defense in the trial of the Camorrists at Viterbo, Italy, was asserted Italians here today, and verified by records at the postoffice of money sent to Viterbo. 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 Western points in the last few in tickets were purchased, in one day recently from the local agent, Mr. Mischke..