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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-04-18
New Music store.

R. L. Bronghton will open in the
old Tufts room, Broadway, first
class music store. He has stores al
Manhattan and Clay Center and is
becoming one Of the states leading
music dealers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-04-18
Wheat Is All Right.

Joel Hersh interviewed a half dozen
men from as many parts IF the county
today and all agreed that wheat has
not been hurt BY the freezing weather
unless it is small part Of the May
wheat. All say that the crop needs
rain.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-04-18
WMI T-aks fsslImdny D Tsxas euIt.

viii Take Testimony In Texas Salt.
Austin. Tex. April i2.-Judge v.
L. Brooks. in the TWeniyRiEth dis
triet court Of Texas. has entered an
order IN the case Of TEXAS versus the
Watsrs-Pieres Oh company. the appli-
cation for which vas made By Attor-
ney General Davidson. appointing
Frederick Il soaborn Of New York
city az Especial commissioner % take
testimony IL this onaa he ordei
dives TIE npectrl conmiMioner power
= numuou ulinezz1. c1npei aftsl1
atea "a ITTs'l p 7iFer
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-04-18

The ball game played Monday alter !.
noon, between the .Jayhawker team Of !
junction City and the members Of
the Dickinson county high school
team Of Chapman was won BY the
Chapman boys, the score being Is to
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-04-18
Insure Your Growing Crops

Against hail In the old reliable st.
Paul insurance Co. which always
pays its losses in full--lOO cents on
the dollar. The W. H. Dayton Land
Co.. North Broadway. 'S9-2#
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-04-18
Her Sister Dead.

Mrs. D. R. Gordon left yesterday
for St. Louis called by the death Of
her sister in that city. Many friends
will extend sympathy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-04-18
Alnnl.rIlIa H.

LoulsyfEs. X, Aprll IS,-Fire M
day destroyed the plano and musia
store a ne 6nith q Nixon compen1
o Yosfsf slrsss M ioss = seoe,
w. - i -. 49, Y
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-04-18
PLEAD, Guilty 70 Murder.

Joplin. No, April is.-Fred W. Troy
4 travelling photosrapher IS years Of
age who shot and killed his wife Po-
tosIa Troy ana m0rtafiy wounded
Ralph GUN n this city New Years
day pleaded guilty 70 second degree
murder IN the eiteuit court THURSDAY
and vas sentenced b. Judge Gray o
serve tern q q yeers IN ne psn-
lieutiary.
Russls's peisssiss 70 the Hague.
s. Petersburg April is-Russla
Friday officiaily named Der deiesates
20 TIE pesce conference at The Hague,
NJ Nsiidoa auhrnsador to France;
prof DsEa1lco imperial councillor
q stass. anf 81 fohAryAofl, ne nns
~ n.I1f1ss. - ~ rssss'f
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-04-18

4 Expert shoe filters in the Shoe department--an
Oxfords that are guaranteed for good service Women
our line Of 200 Oxfords will surprise you.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-04-03

Kansas City. No, April 2-Cattle-Re-
ceipts, 1900: steady to strong. Native
steers. A-JOa6.40: native COWS and heif-
ers, s.. 15d4.50; stOckers and feeders. So 50
05.00; bulls. S3.O00425: calves. S35Od7 90:
western fed steers, S4254fJ.S0; western fed
cows, S30004J0.
Hogs-Receipts. 1900: steady to weak.
Heavy, S6filzd6.52ia; packers, IS. 45ft6.55;
pigs and lights, S5.75dG.J7Ia.
Sheep-Receipts, 5000: steady Muttons
$5-25a6-00; lambs. s5.25a7S0; range weth-
erS, S5-50d6.S5; fed ewes, S5.G0fT5.75
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-04-03
Metal Markets.

New York. April e-The London tin
market was higher today. with spot clos
ing at GlS5 los. and futures at GlS9 I5s,
the gain being matter of el and over
from the closing figures of last week.
Inc local market was quiet. but added
slightly 10 gain of yesterday, with spot
quoted at $40. 49GfO.75
Copper. on the other hand, was about
IS lower in the London market with SPOT
quoted at e91 and futures at e99 Local
" the market was dull and practically
nominal. with lake quoted at $2f 75d2 .. 90;
eleCtrOlytic, s2425H24.75 and casting at
S23-50d24O0 or little under the prices of
yesterday.
Lead was higher il London. with snot
quoted at SIG IS Sd. but was dull and a
shade lower in the local market, with
prices ranging from S600 to 1926
Spelter was unchanged at sS0d6. 40 in
the local market, and advanced IS to e26
in London.
The London iron market was higher
with standard foundry quoted at SIS Cd
and Cleveland warrants at 53s Cd. Local
" the market was unchanged No
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-04-03

Chicago, April -CattIe-Receipts. s.
500: steady. Beeves. S4.S0a6.S1. cows. 81. 50
900: heifers. $2.75GJ.40: calves. $3.50. p:
good TO prime steers, S5.6td6S5. poor to
medium. SL30Q5-50; stockers and feeders,
81 $4,000
Hogs-Receipts, 1iO00; slow and weak
Light S6.50d6S0; mixed. $6.50d6.S0; heavy,
S640H6.S0. rough s.. 40d6.50: pigs. S5.S5d
$40. good to choice heavy. S670a6.S0
Sheep-ReCeipts 1900: slow and weak
Natives. SL25d6.50: westerns, 81 2566. 20:
yearlings. S625d135. lambs. Sc. O0fS 10:
western, S6.006S.l0
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-04-03
Wool Market,

Boston. April 2-DuIlness is the fea-
ture of the wool market with prices on
practically all grades holding firm. The
volume of sales of territory woods has
been small The majority of buyers have
their immediate wants supplied Pulled
woods are steady. Foreign grades are
firm. Quotations:
California. secured basis northern
choice, 61G6Sc; northern good 6sd67c.
middle county. 65d66c; southern, 62d63c
fall, free, 5705Sc; Oregon, secured basis.
eastern No. l staple. 72d73c; do No i
clothing, 6S6l0c; valley No. l. e0de2c
Territory staples, secured basis. fine
"a 7Sc; fine medium, 6Sq70c; medium. 65
d66c.
Territory ordinary, secured basis. fine.
6S3 zee; fine medium, ESQ 0c; No. l, 6Sd
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-04-03
LIVESTOCK MARKETS.

Omaha, Neb., April 2.-Cattle-Receipts,
900; steady Native steers. $4.60Ta. "a
COWS and heifers, S250d450; western
steers. SS.25Q5.25; stockers and feeders
S3.o9a5.00; calves, S3O006.j0. bulls and
stays, g. S0a4Sd
Hogs-Receipt-. $3.50, market shade to
DC lower Heavy. S6.40H6.50; mixed, So 4212
ass; light. S6.40G650: pigs. $5-J0d6-30
bulk $6.42l2T645.
Sheep-Receipts. 500: steady to strong.
Yearlings, S6.0006.75: wethers, s.. 75d6. p;
ewes, S5.00a5.S0; lambs. SI00aS.0e.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-04-03
Money, Silver, Etc.

New York. April Money on call easy.
212d3$4; ruling rate 3; closing bid ,: Of
fered at ~ per cent Time loans dun
and easy; sixty and ninety days and six
months, 51e per cent.
Prime mercantile paper. g.. per cent
Sterling exchange, very strong. with &C
tual business in bankers bills ut S4S455d
1880 for demand. and at 81. S020d 4. S025 for
slXty-day- bills. Poster rates. "a SQf2lI4 81
and A.S5G4. S5la: commercial bills. A.79lz
Bar silver-65s4c
Mexican dOllaTS-50lac.
Government bonds, steady, railroad
bonds, strong.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-04-03
METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
Yesterdays Record at the Local Of
flee Of the Weather Bureau.

Maximum temperature, 50 degrees; min
lmum temperature, 10 degrees: mean tenn
peFature. - degrees, which is degrees
above normal Accumulated excess of
temperature since the first of the month.
Is degrees Accumulated excess of tenn
tive humidity. 20 at p. m Total precipi-
tatiOn from 8 D. m to p m. "a incn.
Accumulated deficiency of precipitation
since the first on the month, 90 inch. Ac-
cumulated excess of precipitation since
Jan l. 2TS inches
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-04-03
Coffee and SUGAR.

New York, April 2.-Coffee futures
closed firm, net unchanged to 10 points
higher. Sales were reported of &c, 800 bags.
including May at 5-70a5.T5; July at 5Gl1
so; September, $50; December, 560d5. 6.
and January at 5.65
Spot coffee. steady; No Rio &c: San
tos, No. 4, Sc; mild Cordova, quiet; Cor
dova. 9d1215c.
SUgar-Raw. firm; fair refining. sac:
centrifugal 96-test, 33sc; molasses sugar,
27sc; refined, steady.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-04-03
Fire, Life and ECcfdsTt

Aetna, of Hartford ..
Fireman's Fund, Of ca
Palatine, of England,
Franklin Fire, of Phil
Citizens, of Missouri,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-04-03
10000 ACRES OF LAND
To Be Thrown open for settIs ,en

7 . @N " W.T. FIT IVT ONNkIt CIFks
Under the Carey land act and Twin
Falls North Side canal, in the Twin
Falls country, Idaho Monday, April %
On same date, lots in the new Miner
townsite will be sold. Take the Oregon
Short Line to Miner Tickets on sale
April II to y, fifteen days limit Round
trip from Salt Lake, $1O.55. Proper
tiOnately low rates from other points.
City Ticket Office, POI Main street.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-04-03
Butter and Edus.

New York. April 2-Butter and cheese
steady, unchanged
Eggs, weak; western firsts, 1615dI6sac;
official price firsts, 161zc); firsts to extra
firsts, 16l2Q17lac; second, 151salee
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-04-03

Financial and Commercial

foundry. northern. is quoted at s25- 25G
2e23; No. foundry, northern, at s2i. 750
DO; No. I foundry. southern. at S26.O0fi
800; No. foundry, southern, at S2j.Ood
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-26
SNOW AND FKUSl HURT CROPS
Serious Damage Is Reported From the
 North and Middle West.

Serious Damage Is Reported From the
 North and Middle West.
 Chicago, Sept. 26-Serlous damage to the corn crop from the heavy frost which swept the north and middle west is feared by farmers crop ex- perts and followers of the grain trade generally.
 Sioux Falls. S. D., reports that the first killing frost of the season was ex- .perienced. but as the corn is out of danger the only damage was to late vegetables and other garden truck Western Wisconsin and southern Min nesota were also visited great damage being reported in all crops above ground and unharvested. The cran- berry crop in western Wisconsin is said to have been hit hard Marshall town, Ia., reports considera ble dam- age to corn still in the milk, but opin- ions as to net damage vary. as much of the corn is safely advanced toward maturity.
 Heavy frost sufficient to freeze the leaves of vegetables, was reported from Galesburg H., and as much of the corn in that vicinity as is still green is seriously damaged.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-26

building and for expense of main tenance and conduct of such parochial school which is to be continued and in part the education and training of scholars in the doctrines, discipline, catechism, services, ritual and deyo- tonal exercises peculiar to the Roman Catholic church and the Roman Catho- lie religion.
 The taxpayers who are petitioners are Dr George L. Beardsley, mem- Der of the board, James R. Mason, Charles N. Downs, Smith T. Chamber lain, Thomas Means, John N. Sisna- baugh, Everett F. Darling, John Pe- terson, V. A. Page, Dr Albert W. Phillips, Charles N. Nettleton and Moves D. Baldwin.
 The complaint alleges further that the said four members of the board through the chairman, Miles, entered into a contract with Father Fitzger- aid to pay the sums he had petitioned for, contrary to the law The counsel for the taxpayers are William H. Will Hams and W. s. Downs.
 At the June meeting of the board MT Miles offered his resignation which was not accepted until the meeting of August at which time the petition of Father Fitzgerald was granted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-26
DISCIPLlNlNG PUPILS
New York Board of Education 10 Decide Between Moral SuasiOn
 and Corporal Punishment

New York, Sept. 26-Envious boys are thought to have caused the drowning of Andrew Jenovose, six year old lad at his home in East Fist street. The child was sailing a home made boat in the five foot tank on the roof of the building, which SUD- plies it with water. With him were his little sister and several other boys, three of them strangers. The strange boys were racing pieces of wood across the tank and they be- came jealous because Andrews boat beat their rude craft They demand ed chance to sail his boat and when he refused to give it up, they pushed him into the tank. His sister scream ed and the trio ran away over the roofs. Andrews father dragged the body from the bottom of the tank but he could not be revived. .- .-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-26
DEATHS IN ARMY
Last Year They Were Lower Than For Any Time in
 Eight Years
6.11PER ONE THOUSAND

Washington, Sept. 26.-The rate per one thousand of deaths in the army during the year 1906 was low CT than for any year since 1898, ac- cording to the annual report of Surgeon General R. M. O'Reilly, made public to-day. It shows that there were 35S deaths from all causes, equivalent to a rate of Gil per one thousand of strength com pared with 6.2S and 14.62 per one thousand, the corresponding rates for the previous year and the period from 1898 to 1904 respectively. The death rate for disease, 3.2S was the lowest attained since the occupation of tropical countries and compares favorably with the rates prior to 1898.
 Tuberculosis again leads as a cause of" death with a rate of O.77 per one thousand, and typhoid fever was second. while the rate of death from pneumonia was less than the previous year.
 Twenty-one enlisted men were killed in action and IS wounded of whom five died. There were 3S deaths from drowning, 39 suicides and nine homicides
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-26
Her Ready Wit.

 Though he had long adored her in secret-worshiped, in fact, the ground she pressed beneath the, soles of her dainty little No 3's--he had never yet been able to screw up sufficient cour- age to put his fate to the test. Poor fellow! He was one of those shy, modest. self deprecating sort of chaps that are growing rapidly scarcer or he would have tumbled months ago to the fact that he had only to go in and win. Gertrude Alicia knew the state of his feelings right enough, but it had pleas ed her hitherto to keep him dangling in attendance. At last. however. she made up her mind to land her fish as soon as a favorable chance presented itself.
 And the opportunity came at the Smythingtons' little soiree, when the bashful swain. entering the conserva- tory. discovered his inamorata looking her loveliest amid the. palms and flow CTS.
 "Are-are you alone" he questioned timidly.
 In a moment the fair and ready wit ted girl saw her chance and took it then and there. "A loan. Hen-er-Mr. Finnikin," she said, with lowered eye lids. "a loan? Certainly not-I'm a gift"
 And fifteen minutes later, when they emerged from their retreat, Henry was asking himself how he could have been such a Juggins as to postpone his hap piness so long.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-26
BOYS WERE JEALOUS
They Pushed YouD9sler Into a Tank of Wafer Where He
 Was Drowned.

New York, Sept. 26.-The board Of education has ordered an investi- gation to determine whether the abolition of corporal punishment had been beneficial or detrimental to the system. The inquiry will be conducted by a special committee to be appointed by President Win throp. The opinions of the super intendents and principals will be sought.
 Moral suasion is used entirely now in the schools in disciplining pupils. In the opinion of some school commissioners it has proved utterly inadequate to main tain good order and discipline.
 Any return to corporal punish ment would be bitterly contested, however. Many of the commission CTS believe corporal punishment barbarous.
 Commissioner Jonas of Brooklyn introduced the resolution looking to the investigation. Immediate tely Commissioner KanZler moved that it be laid on the table but the motion to lay on the table was defeated by a vote of g to 10 and the original resolution was adopted
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-26
Neander's "one Work"

Doctors, when they send away a busy man for several weeks of rest, do not consider that to one accustomed to work an enforced rest is both irri- tating and depressing.
 Neander. the famous church histo- rian. had promised his physician on be- ing ordered to Carlsbad to drink it's famous waters that he would take no books with him except one work, which the doctor with reluctance allowed. On the morning of the historians de paTture the doctor. wishing to say goodby to his patient. called at his door and saw a cart laden with heavy folios.
 But. dear professor" said the phy- sician. with the emphasis of displeas- ure. you promised me to take no books with you"
 "Yes. doctor" replied the childlike professor. ~Sut you allowed ne one woTiiz. So I thought ns.zht take the "a. thc-s with ne to Carisbad-"
 The siole work included three or four score volumes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-26
CITY NEWS.

Catcher Shincel of the Waterbury baseball team has returned to town and will within a short time open a box alley in this city.
 C. P. Harris has returned home af- ter spending a months vacation at the home of his daughter. Mrs Silas Carter. at Landers. Wyoming.
 The Forum club of St Mary's Alumni association will meet this eveuing and re-organize for tho winter The Forum club which has been in existence the past couple of years has been a big success. m.nv prominent members of the AlumBi being associated with it. A debzsa is held weekly On several occa- siOns the public has been invited to attend and has been well plessef with the debates and with the en- tertzinrenrs furnished
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-26
THE GOVERNOR AT
 THE BERLIN FAIR
CONNECTlCUT'S EXECUTIVE IN HIS SPEECH
 WARNED THE ELECTORS ABOUT DUTY
Fold Them They Should Know All About ie Men They Elect 10 Denounced ie Representatives Who Go to Hartford to Further Their Own Selfish EDdsBe Says Boys and Girls Should Be Trained to Understand Selt Government.

[who neglect to do their share of the general work of uplifting mankind
 A vital part of this work is to under stand the principles of sound govern ment. .~
 "The boy of to-day is the statesman of tomorrow. Let us teach him right and by our deeds show him an ex- ample that can be respected. The big, square, open hearted spirit of the New England character was built out of courage, fair play, benevolence and honesty. We would have gone to pieces long ago if this were not true. Our people have worked together. fought together, studied together to make life better for us all Our his tory is a record of the lives of splen- did men and women of talent, indus try and above all integrity.
 "I would like to say a word here to the young men. Many of you will be ambitious to enter public life in a profession, perhaps. The ambition is commendable, but go in right, boys. There are prizes that will come to you, but don't go into public life with the idea that you are to make money out of politics at the expense of your manhood and the honor of your state. Go in and give your talents in the service of making things better. Your true reward will be the satisfaction of working for the glory and develop ment of your state and nation And when yOu die VOu will die like men of honor as your ancestors died for the everlasting principles of truth, of law and of justice"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-26
Russia Prepares to Honor Taft.

St. Petersburg. Sept. 26--Secretary Taft's tour of the world is being fol lowed with unusual interest here The government is taking measures to sur round his journey through Siberia and European Russia with attentions usual ly reserved for the rulers of state, and the press is busily speculating on the likelihood and advantages of Russo American convention. the object of Mir. Taft's visit to Russia being. it is alleged, to negotiate an agreement be- tween the United States and Russia. The conviction prevails here that war between Japan and the United States is inevitable in the distant future.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-26
MACCORMAC ESTATE,
The Distribution. It is Said, Has Been
 Agreed Upon.

South Norwalk, Sept. 26.-The dis tribution of the estate of Mrs Paul MacCormac has been agreed upon, according to the statement of her son, Frederick William Converse, which was made to an Associated Press representative to-day.
 One-third of the personal property, which is estimated at $125,O00, will go to the heirs of Paul MacCormac, William Dawson of No 516 West 134th street, New York, an uncle; Walter s. MacCormac, of Philadel- phia, an uncle; Mrs Sarah A. Dilley, of Westfleld, N. Y, an aunt; Mrs Rebecca A. Fitzgerald, of Westfield, an aunt, and George B. MacCormac, of Rochester, N. Y. One third will go to Joseph Alden Converse, and the other third to Frederick William Converse, of Norwalk
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-26
Shepard Millions Go to Widow.

New York. Sept. 26-Leaving life interest in his entire estate. valued at several million dollars, to his wife. Mary $. Shepard. the will of Dr. A. Warner Shepard. an aged Brooklynite. who died of morphine poisoning. self administered, was filed for probate in the surrogate's office in Brooklyn. Aft CT her death the estate reverts to his brother. Luther D. Shepard of Boston. and to the children of two deceased brothers. Edward o. and Thomas B. Shepard.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-26
NAMED BY FATHER SULLIVAN.
c. T. A. U. County Presidents - Board Meets Monday.

Hartford, Sept. 26.-Rev Fr M. A. Sullivan, state president of the Catholic Total Abstinence union, to day announced the county presidents as follows Hartford county, Edward J. Murphy of Manchester, and T. F. King of New Britain; New Haven county, Frank J. Kinney of Bran ford, and William F. Guilfoile of Waterbury; Fairfield county, J. M. Cosgrove. Stamford; Litchfeld coun- ty, c. w. Blum of Terryville; New London county, Maurice Fitzgerald of New London Middlesex county, J. c. Barry of Portland; Windham county. Joseph Egan of Putnam; Holland county, William J. Jackson of Rockville. The state board of government will meet in this city on Monday next to consider plans for the observance of Fr Mathew day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-26
NEW CATHOLIC PARISH.
Takes in the Summer Resorts East
 of New Haven.

Hartford. Sept. 26.-Rt Rev Bishop Tierney has announced the definite lines of the new St Rcse' S parish in New Haven over which Rev John J. Fitzgerald will be pastor. The lines are all east cf the Quinnipiac river in Fairhaven to include the 14th and 18th wards, the town of East Haven. all the shore resorts of Morris Cove, Lighthouse Point, Cosey Beach, Momauguin, Short Beach and Silver Sands. A site has been bought for the new church at the corner of Farren av- enue and Lancraft street. The first meetings of the new parish will be at Polar Star hall. Grand avenue on Sunday next at S3O and 1030.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-26
FORMER SENATOR DEAD.
Condition Of Son Fastened the End It
 is Thought.

Hartford, Sept. 26.-Former State Senator John M Ney was found dead in his bed at his home on Asylum avenue to-day. He had been a suf- ferer from heart disease and this af- f1lction was found to be aggravated by worry over the condition of his son. R. w.. Ney, of Kingston, N. Y, who recently escaped from an asylum and gave himself up at Norwich yes terday. Senator Ney was seventy two years of age, democrat and was elected in 1903 and 1904.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-26
Risked kiIIinu Twenty to sIsy Two.

Punxsufawney. Pa. Sept. 26.-Steve Adams. eighteen. made a confession in court of an attempt on Sunday night to dynamite two houses in which were twenty persons when he was surprised by Captain J. F. Robinson. in com mald of Troop D of the state constab- ulary. The boy was sent to jail in de fault of s5.00O bail. The attempted crime was the work of the Black Hand. who marked two of the inmates of the house for death.