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Connecticut western news., 1903-04-16
PENNELL INQUEST HELD.
No Light Tn rown Upon BunaIo's Mys.
 teries.

Remarkable for leaving so much un- disclosed and satisfying only in-a sum- mary fashion the public demand for the solution of an appalling crime, the inquest into the deaths of Arthur k. Pennell and his wife, Carrie Pennell, with their possible relation to the mur. der of Edwin l.. Burdick, was held and closed on Friday afternoon.
 So uneonclusive was the evidence produced that Judge Thomas Murphy, before whom the inquest was held, was unable to decide whether the death of Pennell was due to suicide or accident The verdict was as follows:
 ''I certify and find that Arthur R. Pennell came to his death from a crushed skull on the 10th day of March. 1903. the result of injuries received while riding in an automobile, said au' tomobile plunging from the embank- ment into the Hannah Gehres stone quarry: that I cannot determine from the evidence whether such plunge was accidental or designed
 ''I certify and find that Carrie R. Pen nell came to her death on the 11th day of March, 1903, from shock due to in- juries while riding in the same automo- bile"
 Although fourteen witnesses were examined, no evidence was adduced tending to clear up the B3rdick mur- der mystery.
 Unexpected hurry marked the pro ceedings. The charges that Pennell was a heavy defaulter in funds left in his trust were not investigated. The name of Burdick was only now and then touched upon. ]. Frederick Pennell. the brother of the dead man, who Ia supposed to know much concerning Ar thur Pennelrs financial affairs, was not called as a witness.
 Why MT. Pennell was not called was explained by Judge Murphy. He said that apparently all pennell could tes- tify to would be the question of his brothers defalcations, and this ques- ton would not determine whether death was the result of suicide or acci- dent.
 MT. Pennelrs ante mortem defense against the suspicion cast upon him in connection with the murder T Edwin l.. Burdick was read at the inquest. In the statement Pennell declared his relations with Mrs. Burdick had been entirely proper and said he believed a woman killed Burdick.
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-16
Preferred Death to Arreaf.

Savannah, Ga, April 15.-Near Quit man., in Brooks county, Ivy Dampier, a young man twenty three years old, committed suicide by shooting himself in the head. A deputy sheriff had gone from Quitman with warrant for him. Arrangements were made for Dampier to make bond, and the officer was asked to take dinner with his family. Dampier asked permission to bathe and change his clothing and, going to his room, shot himself. Miss Georgia Rog. CTS, who is said to have been engaged to marry Dampier, when she heard of his death placed the muzzle of shot gun against her breast and discharged it. Her breast and shoulder were terri bly, lacerated. She is alive, but there are doubts as to her recovery.
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-16
Anril l9 In History.

1390-King Robert III. of Scotland died. 1560-Philipp Melanchthon, reformer, schol- ar and coadjutor of Luther, died; born 1497 me Surrender of Weimar to the Prus- sians. 1721-Roger Sherman "signer," born at Newtown, Mass; died 1793 in New Haven. T5-Beginning of American Revolution; collisions between patriot militia and British soldiers at Lexington and Con- cord. 1813-Benjamin Rush. "signer," died in Philadelphia; born 1745. 1824-Lord Byron died at Missolonghi, Greece; born 1788. 1896-Judge Arthur J. Borman the first governor of West Virginia, died at Parkersburg 1898-The Cuban intervention resolution passed congress; ultimatum sent to Spain.
 1902-Colonel Charles Marshall, military secretary of General Robert E. Lee at Appomattox, died in Baltimore; born 1S30
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-16
Wanted fl Chinese sonx.

Most of the policemen in Australip are Irishmen, whose genius for humor- ous blundering loses nothing of Its qual- ity under the Southern Cross. Here isi an instance: Many Chinese names are. reminiscent of burlesque and are probably merely barbarian caricatures. of the originals. Of these Fong Fat An Su and An Foo are the most con- mon.
 A newly appointed crier in county court was ordered by the judge in a case in which a Chinese was witness to call for An Song. The son of Erin looked puzzled and darted a look at the bench to try to discover if this, was a colonial joke; but. seeing the judge as grave as an undertaken, he turned to the audience and blandly in-. Quired, "Gintlemen, will any of you fa- yer his honor with a sonET
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-16
MORO FORT CAPTURED.
PershinR's Force Takes Bacoiod nns
 Kills a Hundred Natives.

Kills a Hundred Natives.
 Captain Pershing's force on Wednes- day captured Bacolod, island of Min danao, killing Il hundred Moros and wounding many others. Eleven Amer jeans were wounded.
 The American force consisted of Shaw's battalion of the Twenty-sev- cnth infantry, Kilpatrick's troop of the Fifteenth cavalry and McNalr's bat tery.
 Captain Pershing was surveying the west shore lands when the Bacolodlans opposed his advance and provoked the fight. Pershing surrounded and nt- tackled their stronghold. first smelling them and, rushing his troops forward. charged gallantly. After crossing Il deep moat hastily constructed over n bamboo bridge and entering the fort the Americans engaged the Moros, bayonets agaInst icreeses, A dntto of panandungan was among the killed. After the capture Of the fort it was destroyed.
 It is expected that the defeat of the Bacolodians will result in all the Mo ros acknowledging American sover- CAgnty.
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-16
To Accent Irish Iuud RfII

Dublin, April 15.-It is understood that the national convention of the Irish party will conditionally accept the Irish land bill and also adopt a res Olution inviting Thomas Sexton to re turn to parliament, which, it is ru- mored, he is now willing to do. Thom- as Sexton resigned his seat for North Kerry and retired from parliament in 1896. He was high sheriff of Dublin in 1887 and lord mayor of Dublin 1888 to 1889. He has more than once been asked to return to politics and become leader of the Irish party. In December, 1900, the national convention held at Dublin invited Thomas Sexton to re. turn to parliament, but he did not do
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-16
Anril l8 In History,

17M-William Williams, ''signer'' for Con- necticut, soldier, etc. born in Lebanon, Conn.,; died there 1811.
 1775-Paul Revere's famous ride out of Boston to arouse the patriots. Revere was an active, public spirited colonist and had served in the British colonial forces against France, During the Revolution he served the cause as a soldier and also with his mechanical talent. Two of his grandsons served in the civil war, and one was killed at Gettysburg. 1817-George Henry Lewes, noted English writer on philosophy, born in London; died 1875.
 1S73-Baron Justus Liebig, the great chem ist, died at Munich; born 1S03
 1895-R. c. Wickliffe, ex-governor of Lou isiana. died. Granville Perkins. the artist, died; born 1880. 1SS9-Lieutenant General Carrea, Spanish minister of war in 1898. died at Ma drid. Fight at Samoa between Ameri- cans and English and the Mataafans.
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-16
Asks n Statement From Germany

Washington, April 15.-The state de- partment has asked the German gov ernment for a statement of the facts connected with the deportation from the island of Ruk to the island of Pc nape, another of the Caroline group, of number of native students of the American missionary establishment there. The matter was formally brought to the attention of the state department by the Rev. Dr. Judson Smith, secretary of the American board of foreign missions, in a note saying that these students had been harshly treated, according to the ac- counts reaching him.
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-16
Montiio's FIapsbip Rnf.ed.

The war ship Reina Cristina, flagship of Admiral Montijo, which was sunk by Admiral Dewey in Manila bay, has been fioated and beached. The skele- tons of about eighty of her crew were found in the hulk. One skeleton was evidently that of an officer, for he had a sword by his side. There are fifteen shell holes in the hull of Reina Cris- tina. one made by an s inch and the others small. The main injection valve is missing, showing the ship was scut- tied when Admiral Montijo abandoned her. The hull is in fair condition.
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-16
Why Grass Grows Hollow.

The stems of grass and oats are usu- ally hollow, and the knots of nodes which occur at intervals and which have a peculiar degree of lrmness, de- rived from the interlacing of tibers. give them a frmness and strength which they would otherwise lack. If the material of wheat straw were in a solid form, it would make but thin wiry stem, which would snap with great ease, but in the hollow form. with the intervening knots, the necea. aary support is afforded.
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-16
April 22 In History.
Kant. German philosopher

1724-Immanuel Kant, German philosopher, born; died 1904
 1745-Lindley Murray. noted grammarian, born in Swatara, Pa.; died 1826 1791-James Buchanan, fifteenth president of the United States, born; died 1868. 1815-Andrew Gregg Curtin, famous war governor of Pennsylvania, born in Gen. ter county, Pa.; died 1894. 1S22-The Turks massacred the Greeks in the island of Scio. 1893-General Edward Fitzgerald Beale, a Union veteran and ex-United States minister to Austria, died in Wash ington; born 1922. 1899-The Right Hon. Sir John Mowbray, Father of the House of Commons" died in London; born 1915. 1902-General Egbert l.. Viele, noted offi- cer in the Mexican and civil wars died In New York city; born 1925.
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-16
Mas.aehusetts' Gunner. the Best.

When the vessels of the north At lantic fleet returned to the Pensacola (Fla) navy yard from the gulf the board announced that the general average at target practice with all pieces was 50 per cent. 2 per cent high CT than any previously made. Several vessels have exceeded tine accuracy of the gunners of the Massachusetts with guns of certain. caliber, but not as Il whole. Among the records lowered here were those of the Indiann with her 13 inch pieces and the Iswn with her G pounders.
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-16
Beef Packers Pay Fines.

The five Missouri packing companies which were fined 5000 each on March 20 for violation of the antitrust law. through their attorney. Frank Hager- man of this city, have mailed to the. state supreme court a draft for $27,- 136 in payment of fines and costs incl dent 10 the action against them The firms fined are the Armour Packing; company, Cudahy Packing company Hammond Packing company, Swift &. Co. and Schwarzchild & SuIzberger.
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-16
The Reliance Launch ed {.

The sloop yacht Reliance, the latest vessel designed by the Herreshoffs to defend the America's cup. was low cred into the waters of Bristol harbor just before sunset on Saturday in the presence of fully 5000 persons. It was the most successful launching of q ninety foot yacht that has ever oc- cured at the Herreshotf yards. The Reliance was christened by Miss Nora Iselin, daughter of C. Oliver Iselin, managing owner of the new defender.
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-16
April l6 In History,

16n-John Law, famous speculative finan- cier, born in Scotland; died 1729. 1689-Aphara Cor Aphra) Behn, noted Eng fish dramatist and novelist, died in London; born about 1640.
 181EEugene Beauharnais, marshal and viceroy (son of Empress Josephine), signed a convention with the allies in Italy, and the Napoleonic wars were ended till the Waterloo campaign. 1S62-France declared war against Mexico French army was already in Mexico when war was declared. Being en- grossed with civil war, the United States could not protest against this violation of the Monroe doctrine. l894-GeneraL Oliver Lathrop Shepherd, U. s. A., retired, veteran of the civil war, died in New York city; born 1913. l902-Don Francisco d'Assisi, duke of Cadiz. consort of former Queen Isa- bella of Spain, died at Epinay, France; born 1922
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-16
Fund Raised For Clara Morris.

New York, April 15.-At the testimO nial performance for Miss Clara Morris given by the friends and admirers ot the afflicted actress at the Broadway theater something more than $6,000 was obtained for her assistance. The house was filled. and every number ot the lengthy programme was applauded with enthusiasm. Miss Sarah Bern hardt cabled a tribute to Miss Morris, which was read by Miss Amelia Bing. ham. who had charge of the testimo. niaI.
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-16
RemnrkabIe Discoveries In Peru.

The earliest American civilization. antedating the generally accepted linn its of pre-C Columbia cultures, have been traced in Peru by Dr. Max Uhle, di- rector of the antiropological excava- tions and explorations of the Universi- ty of CalifoI ma in that country. The archaeological work of Dr. Uhle has established the fact that great civ at the least and that cultured race. of higher development than the Incas. was in existence before the Trojan
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-16
Wants to He Taxed.

Perth Amboy. N. J., April 15.-J. P. Holm, Danish vice consul for New Jer- sey, has made T vigorous protest to the board of assessors here because he has rot been assessed or received opportu- rity to pay a tax during his Seven years residence in this city. Tn an open letter he says that he has four children attending the public schools, and he feels that he should bear a share of the expense.
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-16
AIIcrrd Postomcc Erauds.

All the promotions and allowances in the New York postoffice authorized over the signature of First Assistant Postmaster General Wynne have been held up pending the investigation of the charges that promotion pool" has been in operation. It is charged also that the alleged frauds extend all through the postofice department at Washington.
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-16
Rad Wreck I'm Ohio.

The east bound limited on the Balti' more and Ohio railroad was wrecked at Dillon's Crossing. few miles north of Mansfield, O., on Monday. The heavy rains had undermined the tracks where there was culvert. The injured are: Mrs. II. $. Straley and infant child of Fort Wayne, Ind; Mrs. Mary Stan ley of Baltimore and Frank C. Miller en route from Emporia, Kan, to Pitts httrrr
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-16
pr. Iorenz Returns.

z Dr. Adolf Jorenz the noted Viennese surgeon and exponent of the bloodless method Of surgery, returned to New York on Taesday as q passenger aboard the steamship Lahn. Dr. To. renz went to the Murray Hill hotel and soon after left for Chicago, where he will remove the cast from the body of his little patient, Lolita Armour, and conduct the after treatment which Is to bring her leg into normal position. 'I am quite confident that my little pa tient is cured" said Dr. Lorenz. Prom the reports have received she has been getting on very well."
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-16
A Great Chfnaman Dead.

Yung Lu, the comptroller of finance and first grand secretary of China. died in Picking on Friday. He had been suffering for some time past from dropsy. Yung Lu's death removes the greatest power in the government of China except the dowager empress, and many consider that the dowager empress was under his domina ton. While outwardly friendly to foreigners since he returned to court, there is no reason to believe that Yung Lu was really less bitter against them than when he was one of tbe leaders of the Boxers
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-16
April 20 In History.

1736-Prince Eugene of Sa- &SmS
 voy, famous command G6A CT, died born 1863. 1S08-Charles Louis Napo- 7GD leon Bonaparte, known T in history as Louis Ma ~ poleon, third emperor of NN the French, born in zMAA A,lA Paris; died at Chisel- WMANSw' hurst Jan. g, 1873. 1882-Charles Robert Dar- Frince EuSene' win, the noted English scientist, pro- pounder of the missing link theory, died in Kent county, England. 1892-Severe earthquake throughout the whole of California; central near Vaca- vile, where great damage was done. 1894-Fatal and destructive earthquake in Greece.
 1S96-Baron Maurice de Hirsch, noted fnancier and philanthropist died at Presburg, Hungary; born 1883. 1S97-General Richard w. Johnson, U. S. A., retired died in St. Paul. 1898-Senor Bernabe, Spanish minister to the United States, took his passports and left Washington for Canada. 1902-Frank R. Stockton, the novelist, died in Washington; born 1884.
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-16
POpe,s Health RepOrted Poor.

Easter Sunday in Rome was marked by magnificent weather A private mass was held in the Vatican with few select guests. The pontiff was present. but for the first time in his pontificate he did not officiate person ally. This circumstance has given rise to all kinds of rumors respecting Pope Leo's health. However. he was well enough on Sunday afternoon to receive large number of Hungarian pilgrims
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-16
Fonr Killed In Wreck.

Four persons were killed. two fatal ly hurt and several others slightly in' jured In head on collision on the In tercolonial railway near Windsor June ton. seventeen miles from Halifax, N. S, on Sunday. The trains in colli' sion were the Canadian Pacific rail. way express No. 20 from Montreal for Halifax and fast freight from Hali. fax for Montreal
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-16
Mgr. Rocker Sails For Rome.

New York. April 15.-Mgr. Frederick z Rocker, for the past eight years sec retary of the papel delegation here and who has recently been named as bish Op of Nueva Caceres in the Philippine Islands. will sail tomorrow for Rome. where he will be consecrated bishop
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-16

and pioneer days. 1871-Hon. Thomas F. Marshall of Kerr lucky died at Louisville. 1893-The city of Zante and many villages on the island destroyed by an earth quake 1894-The famous Brazilian insurgent war ship Aquidaba sunk by a government torpedo boat. 1895-Treaty of peace signed by China and Japan. 1S98-General Joaquin Crespo, ex-presiden. of Venezuela, killed in battle.
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-16
If He Only Could.

Mrs. Noorich-Isn't it grand to ride In your own carriage?
 MT. Noorich-Yes, but I'd enjoy it more if I could stand on the sidewalk and see myself ride by.-Brooklyn Life.
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-16
April IT In History.

i790-Dr. Benjamin Frank lin died; born 1706.
 1906 - W illia a m Gilmore Simms, author of south ern historical romance, born in Charleston; died there 1870. Simms was one of the most volu- minous writers of the American romance pe- riod. His stories treated of the stirring times of colonial Revolutionary
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-23
DORsEY-FOY, EGYPT, GA.

Egypt, Ca, Dec. 22.-The event of
the season was the quiet marriage last
evening at 8 o'clock of Mr.. Henry T..
Dorsey of Savannah and Miss Sarah
Ada Foy, at the home of Mr.. John E..
Foy, brotehr of the bride. Promptly
at the appointed hour the couple en-
tered the spacious parlors, which were
beautifully decorated with ported
plants, to the strains of Lohengrin's
march, rendered by Miss Georgia
Kieffer. Hating directly under an
arch, artistically arranged at the en-
trance between the two parlors, they
were joined in the holy bonds of mar
riage by Rev. r. G. Cartin of the Bap-
fist Church. The marriage was very
quiet Only a few of the intimate
friends of the contracting parties were
present, but the elegant presents tes-
titled to the esteem in which they are
held.
The bride wore a stylish blue crepe
de chine trimemd in allover lace and
medalions, and carried a bouquet of
white chrysanthemums and ferns. Aft
err receiving congratulations, a recep-
ton was held. after which Mr.. and
Mrs. Dorsey left on the 10 o'clock train
for Atlanta, Chattanooga and other
points of interest. They will return
and spend the holidays among friends
at Egypt, and will reside at the cor
ner of Liberty and Barnard streets,
Savannah, Ca, where they will be al
home to their many friends after Jan.
1. The bride is the charming daugh-
ter of Mr.. E. e. Foy of this place and
has scores of friends. The groom
is a trusted employee of the Central OF
Georgia Railway Company.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-23
DOUBLE WEEPING AT HAGAN

Hagan, Ca, Dec. 22-On Sunday aft
ernoon Mr. Shelly Glission and Miss
Mary Parker, Mr.. Ben M. Dorsey and
Miss Birdie Stubs, with a few friends,
drove to the suburban home of Rev.
c. S. T. Strickland and were married.
All of the parties are prominent in Ha-
gan and Claxton society. Mr.. Glission
is a railroad and insurance man and
his bride is the charming and accom-
plished daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. c.
Parker. She is one of Hagan's IA
vorites.
Mr.. Ben Dorsey is a young journalist
being one of the editors of the Tattnall
Times.
Miss Stubs is one of the most beau
tiful and gifted women in the county
She is the daughter of Judge and Mrs
M. J. Stubs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dorsey will be at home
to their friends in Lyons after a few
days, where Mr.. Dorsey will edit a
Lyons paper, in addition to the paper
with which he is already connected.
TOMBERLIN-FLYNN WAYCROSS.
Waycross, Ga. Dec. 22.-The mar
riage of Mr.. J.. A. Tomberlin and Mrs
Lilly Flynn, which took place last
night at the Presbyterian parsonage
Rev. r. A. Brown officiating. was a
great surprise to their numerous
friends. The only witnesses to the