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WL ATTACK IS MDE Oil GOVERNOR t - Settor Wood, in Open Sesion Refers to Hanly as a Pigmy and a Dwarf.

SENATE SANCTIONS WORDS WHEN, HIS TIME WAS UP THE RULES WERE SUSPENDED AND HE WAS ALLOW-D TO CONTINUE HIS GRUELLING. Indianapolis, March 9. Governor Hanly received the worst gruelling in the senate this afternoon that he has received during the present session of the legislature and that at the bauds of his political companions, who hy a vote, which was unanimous suspended the constitutional rule and permitted Senator Will Wood to continue a personal attack which for Its bitterness and direct charges was the most sensational and startling of tne present session of the legisTa ture. Shortly before five o'clock Gover nor Hanly sent to the senate his veto of the bill which has generally be come known as the Loganspcrt sewer bill. The veto was an unusuaTTJ strong one and charges were made that it was not only unconstitutional but that it was intended to go over cour decisions and enact a law which was purely for the benefit of an In dividual and his attorneys. Senator Wood, of Tippacanoe, who Introduced the bill was immediately recognized and he at once started In to an arraignment of his former law partner.. Senator Wood referred to Governor Hanly as a pigmy among attorneys who although a simple lawyer was holding his opinion higher than the supreme court of the United States and of the state and said that the men who had made the decisions, wblch the governor doubted, would be remembered long after the dwarf who had signed the veto had been forgotten.. More Time Granted Wood. Just at this Instant the time of Senator Wood expired and he was notlfiod by Lieutenant Governor Miller to that effect. Senator Wood then made a personal plea that he be allowed to continue his defense. A motion to suspend the constitutional rule was adopted by a unanimous vote of tho senate, tbes, not being 11 single senator who did not seem to take satisfaction in the fact that Senator Wood had at last broken loose and was saying things which many of them desired to take up and say but which few of them had the courage to openly make. On the motion being put to pass the bill over i the governor's veto it was carried by a vote of 39 to "!T. Those voting against the passage were Bland, Gantard. Mock, Moore of Fayette and Hawkins. FROM HILLS OF KENTUCKY Woman Feudist Who Once Lived on "Dark and Bloody Soil" in Trouble, at Muncie. Muncie, Ind., March 9. Miss Amanda Murphy, one of the principals In the Finnerty-Murphy feud, transplanted from the hills of Kentucky, where both families formerly lived, to this city, has been fined for as sault, growing out of her own statement that she fired three times with a revolver at Mrs. Hattie Trimble, Miss Murphy testified that it was necessary in the protection of her own life that she should go armed. end she pleaded that she acted In self defense in shooting at Mrs. Trim ble. It developed during the trial that it was the custom of MissMur phy. If not with some of the otheT women feudists, to cary fire-arms in a basket when they ventured abroad A motion has been made for a new trial. WILL OPEN EXPOSITION President Roosevelt Will Go to Jamestown on the Evening oP" April 25 Will Stay a Day. Washington. March 9. President Roosevelt announced today that he will leave here on the evening of April 25 for Jamestown, Va., where" he will open the exposition the following morning. He will leave Jamestown on the afternoon of the 26th. making the trip on the Dolphin or Mayflower. Children Oppose Marriage. Marion, Ind., March 9. Children cT Mary E. Wright, the woman who, at r-eventy-eight years of agp on Tuesday obtained a license to marry refer Michael, who is sixty years old, Have filed a petition in the circuit court to have their mother declared- of impound mind. They do not recogniae Iter marriage, but it is stated 'that if their petition Is allowed they Trill then bring proceedings to have the zaamage annulled. -

Enormous Expense Connected With Trial of Harry K Thaw TCew York, March 9. Following is an estimate of what the Thaw trial has cost the defendant and the state. It is gathered from information secured from reliable sources, and is the nearest approach to a correct statement of the monetary outlay needed on both sides that has heretofore been made. The Defense. Delphin M. Delmas, of Delmas & McPike, first retainer). . .$ 10,000 00 Delphin M. Delmas, for services in full 50,022 52 John B. Gleason, for services in full (approximately 000 00 Clifford W. Hartridge. personal services, (approximately .... 10. 00 Clifford W. Hartridge, expenses du.ing trial, witnesses, etc.. lo,000 00 Mr. Hartridge's law partner, A. Russell Peabody, is included in this estimate.) Daniel O'Reilly J-J JJ Thaw's personal expense in Tombs at average of $o a day.. 1,000 vu Cost of hiring four experts at $Z0 per day, including an extra allowance of 5100 per day while on the witness stand and extra charges for examination of Thaw in the Tombs 50-000 00 Incidental expenses, including hotel bills of witnesses, hiring of detectives and Roger O'Hara, former chief of Pittsburg detective force 30,000 00 Total .$176,000 00 In addition to these expenses the retainer paid to Wm. K. Olcott, of the firm of Black Olcott, Gruber & Bonynge, and the expenses of the law firm until the time Thaw dismissed them, and a suit for $1,000 for services, brought by an insanity expert, which is said to have been settled out of court, may easily bring the total up to $250,000. The State. Cost of keeping Thaw in the Tombs for nearly seven months 500 00 Expenses attached to investigation made in Pittsburg, the obtaining of a statement from Mrs. Holdman. shadowing, printing and general office Work 10,000 00 Four experts at anywhere from $50 to $100 off the stand, (approximately 50,000 00 Transportation of Howard Nesbit and his living expenses for two months at the Hotel Martinique, 500 00 Cost of transportation and maintenance of other witnesses,. 2a,000 00 Mr. Jerome's salary, Mr. Garvan's salary, court stenographer and transcripts of the proceedings during the trial 15,000 00 Other expenses, (approximately) .... 5,000 00 Total $106,000 00

PRESIDENT STANDS BY BEVERIDGE III QUARREL Eighth District Postmasters Must Resign. TERMS BUT HALF OVER Washlngtn, March 9. President Roosevelt, at four o'clock this afternoon decided that Postmaster Grimes of Anderson and Postmaster Finch, of Elwood, would hayto give way to others. This is a partial victory for Sen ator Beveridge who had asked the president to dismiss the postmasters immediately. Senator uemenway had wanted the present incumbents to serve out their terms, over two years. LIGHTING FORT HARRISON Government Will Purchase Electrl- . city in Open Market Instead of Installing a Plant. Washington, March 9. "The situa tion with reference to the lighting of Ft. Benjamin Harrison is this," said Acting Quartermaster-General Ruhlen today. "The buildings have been wired for electric lighting, but the outside installation has not been put in. This means that the poles for carrying electricity over the post grounds have not been set, the wires strung: or any other outside work done necessary to complete a lighting system. It is the plan or the department to purchase the electricity in the open market and not to install an electrical power plant of our own." Gets the Laetare Medal. South Bend, Ind., March 9. Katberine Sleanor Conway, editor of tne Boston Pilot, was selected today as the recipient of the Laetare medal for 1907. A medal is given annuaiiy j to some member of the Catholic laity ; in the United States distinguished f or service to religion, are, science or philanthropy, and many men and women prominent before the public have been honored in this mark of esteem of Notre Dame. Making Many Conversions. New Castle, Ind., March 9 The completion of the third week of tne revival at the Christian church, tinder the directorship of evangelist Allen Reed, shows 123 conversions, very successful meetings are being held during the noon hour at the factories. The revival at the Meth odist church has also proved successful, under the ministrations of evangelist R. II. Craig. Death of Old Resident. Knlghtstown, Ind., March 9. Har ry Manning, a well known resident of Raysville, died last evening of a complication of diseases. He was born in England sixty-three years ago. and he came to Raysville thirtyeight years ago. Manning -was a birthright member of the Friends' church and an Odd Fellow, rie leaves a wife and two sous, Edward and LRobtrt Manning.

FIRED i FOR COWARDICE

Holland Life Saving Crew Dismissed for Failing to Rescue Drown ing Persons. Detroit, Mich., March 0. Robert Vos and William Woldering, members of the Holland life saving crew, have been dismissed from the service for cowardice in connection with the drowning of four men on the pier last fall. Orders have also been issued transferring all but one of the remaining members of the crew. Captain Chauncey D. Pool, the keeper and Surfman Johnson. were dismissed some months ago. . BEAT HAMILTON TWICE Greensfork Basket Ball Team Brings Successful Season to CloseExciting Contests. Greensfork's basket ball team broueht a successful season to a close vesterdav by defeating the fast team from Hamilton, O., in two well played games. The first game played in the afternoon the Greensfork lads won by a score of 39 to 36, while at night the score was 29 to 23. SEEKS RELIEF 111 DEATH WAS SHORT IN ACCOUNTS Leondias Preston Who Lost Thous ands Belonging to his Employers, on the "Ponies" Kills Himself Rather Than Face Exposure ana Arrest. New York, March 9. The know ledge that he faced exposure "oT a heavy shortage in his accounts and a realization that the mythical wealth he had deluded himself into believing he possessed did not exist was re sponsible for the suicide of Leondias Preston, who killed himself in the Hotel Cumberland, Thursday alternoon. Late discoveries today shov that Preston was forger to the extent of at least $37,000 and other shortages. His stolen funds had been wasted on race track "betting and in speculation. At the very moment a committee of his employers was at the door to demand an accounting, Preston took his life. FINALLY LANDED HIM Detectives Follow Henry Armstrong Who Robbed the Bank of England, Around World. Winnipeg, Man., March 9. Henry Douglas Armstrong, was arrested this morning near Dominion City, Manitoba, charged with stealing 55,403 from the Bank of England. It is charged that Armstrong while a trusted employe of the Manchester branch of the Bank of England, last August, sudden ly resigned and disappeared. An alleg shortage was discovered after he was gone. Detectives have followed him nearly around the world..

THE WEATHER PROPHET.

INDIANA Rain Monday fair. or snow Sunday; OHIO Sunday rain or snow; warmer. Y.-M. C A. $2,500 FUND. No. 1 .. .... M. C. Henley. No. 2 .. .. ..Name Not Given. No. 3 .. George H. Knollenberg. No. 4 ? No. 5 .? No. 6 ? No. 7 .. .. .. .. .. 7 No. 8 . ? No. 9 ? No. 10 ? ROBBED MOTHER WHILE LYING ON DEATH BED Sensational Charges Against J. Smithmeyer. MADE BY ATTY. R0BBINS In making his argument in excep tion to the final report of John Smith meyer, executor of the estate of his mother, the late Catherine Smithmey er, Attorney J. F. Robbins in the cir cuit court yesterday, charged that Smithmeyer had taken the sum of $5,000 from his mother while she was on her death bed and that Smithmey er in testifying before the court had perjured himself. Attorney T. J. Stu dy, for the defense also made his ar gument yesterday and Judge Fox has taken the case under advisement Six other heirs to the Smithmeyer estate are seeking to get an account ing for the money. Mr. Robbins in the course of his argument stated that the testimony introduced by both sides showed that about the time of her' death Mrs Smithmeyer had $ 15,000 in two loca banks. Mr. Robbins said that on May 8, last year, while his mother was on her death bed, John Smithmeyer took three bank ' certificates ' calling for $6,000 to a bank and had drawn this amount out, and ifter redepositing $ 1,000 had taJfn the .remainder ofthe sum away with him. Charged With Misrepresentation. Mr. Robbing alluded to Smithmey er's testimony that he had given his mother the amount and that she made him a gift of $1,000 and then told him she intended to give the re maining $4,000 to charity, as untrue He said that Smithmeyer had testi fied that he had seen this $4,000 in lis mother's possession several weeks later. Mr. Robbin3 asked if it was possible that this woman who wanted to give $4,000 to charity and who, while on her death bed, remain ed at home alone all day while John Smithmeyer, who lived with her worked at a factory, would keep such a large amount of money on her per son. Was Ordered to Testify. When Smithmeyer was on the tand he was asked by Mr. Robbins what had been done with the $4,000 Mr. Smithmeyer refused to state, say 'ng that his mother had made him -romise never to tell what she had lone with the money. The court oriered Mr. Smithmeyer to answer Mr tobbins' question. Smithmeyer theD "tated that his mother had given the naoney to charity, but hoi did not '-now what charitable organization? had been benefitted by the gift. Mr "toxins stated that If any charitable u-grization had received all or a nart of this $4,000, testimony to this effect should have been introduced by the defense. He said that the de'ense could not produce this testi -nony because not one cent of the mm had 'ever been paid to charitable organizations. The John Smithmeyer . mentioned above is not the popular young man by that name, residing on South Seventh street. Mr. Smithmeyer, who is employed in the offices of the Mather Coal Company, has nothing whatever " do with the case. Our German Trade. Washington, March 9. It is under tood that German ambassador with the consent of the Berlin governmen s agreeable to entering into a mo1us vivendi for the present rednction of commerce between the United States and Germany. Tho present trade arrangement with Germany will 2xpire in June. Now Discussing Insurance. Guthrie, Okla.. March 9. The con stitutional constitution today is dis cussing insurance. The officer of in surance commissioner is made elect ive, and the following classes exempted from taxation: Farm companies trades companies and fraternal life, health and accident. Found Dead in Cab. Syracuse, N. Y.. March 9. Harry Watkey of this city engineer of the Chicago limited on the Central- rail road, was found dead in the cab of hip engine as the train came Into Palmyra today. A traveling passenger agent who Was Ca the train ran the I engine into this city.

FARBER BILL SENT TO SENATE WITH A VETO

Promptly Passed Over Governor's Head. the IT IS NOW UP TO HOUSE Indianapolis. March 9. Governof Hanly, as intimated in these reports of yesterday, today returned the Farber insurance bill, with bis veto th'e message was one, which indicate ; governors dissatisfaction with " bill passed and it was evident thJ should the senators and representatives stand by him that he intended calling an extra session of the Tegislature for the purpose of enacTTng such insurance laws as he thought necessary. The senate Immediately, alter th veto had been read, by a vote" to 12 passed it over the disapproval of the governor. It is said tonight that enough democratic meniBers of the house have been pledged to pass the Farber In surance bin which . the governor stamped with his disapproval this afternoon, over his veto. The icmocrat members, it Is said have decided that there must be some general legislation and are opposed to an extra session of the legislature. Convicts Become Citizens. Guthrie, Okla., March 9. Acting Governor. Filson today granted citizenship pardons to twenty-four convicts, including William Jackson, serving four years from Pawnee county for manslaughter. THOROUGHLY OVERHAULED Expert Puts the Big Weighing Scales of Omer Whelan in Splendid Condition. Harry Smith of Dayton, a scale expert, was in the city yesterday adjusting the wagon ' scales standing in front of the feed store owned by Omar Whelan, of South Sixth street. When overhauled the scales will be among the best in the city. JUMPED TO HER DEATH Sody of Woman Who Leaped from Fast Moving Train, Found on the Ice. Schenectady, N. Y., March 9. The body of a woman who last night jump ea irom an east oound passenger train about two miles east of Fonda was found on the ice in the Mohawk this morning, having rolled down the embankment. A ticket bearing date San Francisco, Feb. 27, for the Ger man Lloyd steamer, leaving New York Monday, for Austria and giving the name, Mrs. juana Becker, Shelalls, Washington, was found on her person IS NOW GETTING WELL SICK LAD MUCH BETTER Archie Roosevelt Making Giant Pro gress in His Fight Against DeathHis Parents Receive Encouraging Reports from the Doctors. Washington, D. C, March 9. Archie Roosevelt is making giant progress in bis fight against death. So gratify ing has been his Improvement from the serious attack of diphtheria that attending physicians express great confidence in his ultimate recovery. A ouiieun issued at :4a tonight re ports him in "excellent condition." For the first time since his favorite son was stricken down, President Roosevelt ordered out his riding horse and late this afternoon he enjoyed a canter of many miles through the park and the northern suburbs, in company with Senator Lodge. Mrs. Roosevelt, w-ho has been a lose watcher at the bedside and a constant ministrator to the little suf ferer, felt so greatly encouraged by what the doctors told her, that she reired early for a sleep. . AIMED AT THE TRUSTS Measure of That Character Passes the House and Now Awaits Gov ernor's Signature. Indianapolis, March 9. An anti trust bill passed both houses of the legislature today and went to tUe gov ernor for his signature. It provides ainst "every harmful or unreason able scheme, design, understanding or contract In the form of a Crust cr therwise. cr conspiracy in restraint of trade." It provides that It fhall be a good defense to plead that any contract is not in restraint or traflc.

MAKE A COMPLAINT OF SHABBY TREATMENT

United States Minister Leaves Niearaguan Capital. MESSAGES WERE DELAYED Washington, March 9. U. S. Minister William E. Merry has complained to the state department that he has been accorded discourteous treatment by President Zeleya of Nicaragua during efforts to adjust an American claim. He announces that as the result of a quarrel with President Zelaya, he has left the Nicaraguan capl tal with relations severely strained. Among other things, he charges that tho official cablegrams sent him were "delayed and made incoherent,' the Nicaraquan authorities. by The claim in controversy is that of Sam Weil, of New Orleans in connec tion with a concession for handling ; the liquor traffic of that country under which he was to collect a revenue. Merry claims that Well's goods, which were shipped in bond, were seized by tho government. He placed his damages at $30,000 and refused to abide by the terms of settlement. It was in attempting to unravel the snarl that Merry had his trouble. Absconders' Arrest Expected. New Britain, Conn., March 9. Reports received here say that William F. Walker, absconding treasurer of the New Britain Savings bank, lias been traced to Sacramento, Cal., and his arrest is expected soon. PEIItiSY HAS ANOTHER VERY LUCKY ACCIDENT Car Was Derailed on Quaker City Express. TRAIN WAS NOT WRECKED Pittsburg, March 9. Another of the Pennsylvania railroads crack passenger trains . suffered, a mishap late today, and again the company was fortunate. While rushing along at the rate of forty miles an hour a car on train No. 46 the Quaker City ex press was derailed one mile eaST"?? Cresson, on the- Pittsburg TJVisIon, and the train was "not wrecked. The accident happened at 6 o'clock. The report received at" the local office stat ed that nobody was hurt. COUGHED UP SILK THREAD Had Been Lodged in the Windpipe of a Knlghtstown Woman for Three Months. Knlghtstown, Ind., March 9. Mrs Lewis W. Huber, of this city, a few days ago coughed up a ece of red silk thread about twenty Inches long, About, two weeks before (Christmas she had made a red silk waist for her daughter, and ever since she had suffered from a bad cough. It is supposed that, when she had taken the thread between her teeth to hold it, it had slipped down her windpipe Since the thread has been dislodged her coughing has ceased. Carried Bullet Many Years. Shelbyville, Ind., March 9. WaTter Patterson, of Washington township, after suffering twelve years with a bullet In his left band, had it remov ed at the hospital in this city yester day afternoon. With a party of friends he was serenading a newly married couple when the revolver which he was carrying was accident ally discharged, the bullet entering his hand where it remained until yes terday. Wilkie Returns to Washington. Washington, D. C, March 9. Chief Wilkie, of the secret service, who has been Investigating the shortage of 1173,000 in the accounts of the subtreasury at Chicago, is expected to return here tonight or tomorrow to have a conference with Secretary . of the Treasurer Cortelyou, and, report to him such facts as he has discovered, and discuss the future action of the department. Former Senator Dying. Washington, March 9. Former United States Senator James L. Pugh, of Alabama is dying of pneumonia at his home in thl3 city. His death now is said to be but a question of hours Ha retired from the senate in 1S96. City of Havana Entertains. Havana, March 9. Havana today entertained the commercial clubs of Boston, Chicago. Cincinnati and St Louis, which are now visiting here Many prominent state and rcnniclpa! amhorftles are in the party. Gorernor Magoon and members of the American colony, took a leading part in entertaining, the guests. '

BIGGEST GRAFTER EVER KIIOWII DEAD

John Alexander Dowie, Founder of Zion City, Answers Call of Death. FLOCK RETURNED TO HIM AT LAST MOMENT THE SIMPLE ONES FORGOT VOLIVA AND WEPT FOR THE ONE WHO HAD FIRST SHEARED THEM. DOWIE'S WORKS. He built a creed; its communicants excommunicated him. He built a city; its inhabitants exiled him. He raised Voliva to power; Voliva ruined him. He drew about him thousands who worshiped him; he died deserted save by a few. . Chicago, March 9. John Alexanorr, Dowie, -Elijah II,M died at S o'clock today, at Shiloh house. Zion Glty. News of his death was flashed to Chi-, cago at once. ' Death came with apparently little pain. He was attended by three faithful followers,. Judge Uarncs,.Freeman Hashnell and John llcrshfield, the latter colored. Yesterday the prophet was in an unusual condition. True to his cult, he had no modleal attendant in his last hours. At midnight he fell into heavy stupor and ranted lectures to supposed disturbers of his meetings, yelling." "Guards, put the man out." Ho awoke at daylight only to expire two hours later. Voliva is Thunderstruck. Voliva. his successor, was thunder struck when Dowle'a death was made, known to him. The entire Zion City seemed to flock to the tabernacle, forgetting the past fight with the old man. His wife, Jane Dowie, and son, Gladstone, aro now at Mn.skegon, Mich., living at the Dowie summer cottage. A year ago Voliva assumed charge, announcing that Dowie was dethroned. Mrs. Dowie and her son Joined Voliva's side. Enemies of Dowie say his sickness was brought on by. practices not In keeping with" the," doctrine of the church he founded. It Is believed he died of dropsy. SKETCH OF HIS LIFE. Wonderful Career of Former Ruler of Zion City. Chicago, March 9. John Alexander Dowie was born in Edinburgh, Scotland. May 23, 1847. In I860 STs parents removed to Adelaide, Australia, where for seven years the youth was clerk In a business houSTi. Here Dowie developed the corainofcial Instinct that served him so well ' later in life. He saved enough money during this period to reOirn to Edinburgh at the ago of twenty, to take a five-years' course In theology and the arts. He became a master j ' (Continued on Page Two.) REUF WAS MADE PRISONER Former Boss of San Francisco Cap tured at a Roadhoute and Brought Into Courtl San Francisco, March 9. Abe Ituef the fugitive boss, was captured lato i yesterday afternoon by William J. Uiggy. a new elisor. Kiggy was guided to the hiding place of Rue-f by Burns. Rucf was found in a roadhouse near the Ingleside racetrack, known as the Trocadero. Ruef was with Myrtile Cerf, former secretary of the grand Jury and a partner of the boss. Ruef was taken into custo dy and for the first time was a prisoner. Ruef, accompanied by Cerf, was brought to the city by Barns and v'gy, and taken at once to the oti of Assistant District Attorney Heney. Ruef was much chagrined at his a rest, as he had believed his attorneys able to postpone action until TPs case could reach the supreme court at Washington. . HOSPITAL BILL IS SIGNED Governor Satisfied With . New Reid Memorial Measure and Affixed His Name to ft. Indianapolis, March 9. -The gover nor this atternoon sirnea tne HeldMemorial hospital bill thus making It possible for the city of Richmond to vote money to her splendid hosplL Killed Chief of Police. Guthrie, Okla., March 9. John Can noa had been convicted by a jury at Watonga for manslaughter in the first degree for V killing Chief of Police Thomas Radford of Enid, in January, 1D0C. Cannon pleaded tha "unwritten law," claiming he killed Radford for invading the chastity of his homo. " r"" '