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The Cairo bulletin., 1908-05-12

in the house. The resolution to- re-
quest the banking and currency eom-
n.ttee to bring In report on the
Aldrich bill in order to give the house
a parliamentary basis for substitution
Of the conference committee bin was
defeated.
The bill ratified tonight provides for
an issue of emergency currency not to
exceed s500O00,000 obtainable for cir
culation through national clearing
house association scheme. The bill
was adopted in exactly the form pre-
sented by the conference committee
with the exception OK two minor
amendments.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-05-12
EXTRA SESSION IN NEW YORK

Albany. " Y. May 1.-THE gen
eral assembly convened in extra ses-
sion today in pursuance of the call of
Governor Hughes Opinion is at
variance as to what the governor will
be able to accomplish through the
extra session It is well understood,
however. that he will work bard tn
push through the aDti-race-track
gambling measures which the r gu
lar session refused to pass.
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FAKE HOLD.UP; ONE DEAD.

Chicago, May ll.-Henry Frawley,
d teamster, was shot and instantly
killed by the accidental discharge of
"A revolver In the hands of John Hefeli,
who with a companion were enactlng
a mock hold-up in bakey where
Frawley had stopped to make pur.
.chases. In a scuffle the revolver was
discharged, the bullet passing through
the victims chest
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HONOR ozoRIo's MEMORY.

Rio Janeiro. May 1.-THE one
hundredth anniversary of the birth Of
General Manuel Luiz Ozorio. who was
commander-in-chicf of the Brazilian
forces I'm Paraguayan war was cele-
brated here in an elaborate fashion
today President Penna took part in
the commemorative exercises.
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BETTER WORKERS CONDITIONS

Washington. May 1.-THE woman's
department Of the National Civic Fed
Grafton organized here today, hayinG
for its object the bctterment of conGi-
industry. Delegates were received by
the president at the White House, In
brief address, Roosevelt. gave his
support to the movement and predict
ed success If carried along proper
lines.
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QUARREL NO! HERE'S PROOF

Florence, May IA son was born
to the Countess Montiguoso, eX crown
Princess Louise, of SaXony. now the
wife OF Signor Tozelli, and the event
has been greeted ioyfully hy the
music master as controvertine the m
mors Of quarrels between them and
the intention of his wife to leave him.
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SCHOOL CHILDREN INJURED.

Rock Island, ILL.,, May IA tornado
this afternoon swept through Mercer
and Henry counties, touching severa
towns and doing considerable damag
A Mrs. Gotteh was killed at Cleveland
where the storm demolished d school
injuring it is reported, several chill
dren. The Rock Island road at Colonu
was wrecked. At Millerburg fifteen
houses were destroyed or damaged
and two persons injured.
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TWO TEXTILE CONVENTIONS.

Philadelphia Pa, May 1f.-Teytile
interests in the United States will
devote thei- attention this week TO
two big conventions In this city. To
day the National Association of
Hosiery Manufacturers began its an
nual meeting at the Continental Ho'e'.
1t will continue until Thurs lay, when
the annual meeting Of the American
Knit Goods Manufacturers associa.
tion will open, to remain in session
two days.
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MICHIGAN TO FALL IN LINE.

Grand Rapids, Mich, May IL
Every indication tonight is that the
Republican convention tomorrow will
be unanimously for Taft, and that he
will be given a sweeping Endorsement.
The men whom it is generally con
ceded tonight will be selected for
delegates at large are: f. ID. Stair,
Detroit; John w Blodgett, Grand
Rapids; F. w Gilchrist. Alpena;
James McSaughton Calumet
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BELMONT GUEST TO JAPAN.

Washington, May ll.-Perry Bel
mont gave a dinner this evening al
his residnce in this city in honor OF
the Japanese ambassador. in recogni
tion of the recent comforting upon
Belmont by the Emperor of Japan OF
the Order of the Mirror. one of the
three highest orders of the empire
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MINNESOTA HAS a JU5lLEe.

ST Paul MINI. Nav 1i.-Ninnesoss
is aftv years old today. having been
admitted to statehood On MAY n.
IS5S. The Minnesota Territorial Pic-
.neers' association met in the old capt
tol today and held special exercises
in celebration Of the jubilee.
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SATISFACTION AT VATICAN.

Rome, May 1i.-Satisfaction is nx-
pressed at the Vatican over the
recommendation of Apostolic Dele
gate Falconio, of Auxiliary Bishop
Muldoon, of Chicago. for appointment
as bishop of the new diocese of Rock
ford, Ill. The proposal looking to his
elevation is regarded here as a
proper reward for faithful services to
the church and it's people.
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HAYES SUCCEEDS JAS. sADFoRo.

Springfield. m May ii-Frank
HAYES Of East St Louis, who has been
aeting secretary and treasurer Of the
Illinois Mine Workers during the IL
ness Of James Raiford. who died last
night today was appointed 20 I'll ths
vacancy caused by the death of Rad
ford
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SAND DRIFTS STOP BUSINESS

St Louis, May l1.-Wind virtually
closed up business in East Alton, I'll.
today with sand. Store fronts were
covered by sand drifts that banked up
like snow. The wind carried sand
from the American bottoms along thr
Mississippi River
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BROAD SWEEP OF FOREST FIRES

Msrinette. Wis. May 11.-Forest
fires which ragged fiercely all Of yes
terday in the northern parto Marin
ette county burned over four miles %
territory and destroyed thousands Of
dollars worth Of timber.
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ONE DEAD NEAR MADISON.

Madison, Wis, May 11,-George Pul
was killed, and thousands of dollars
damage was done to buildings by y
tornado which this afternoon struck
Sun Prairie, a village II miles cas-.
Of Madison.
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LOUISIANA SELECTS TAFT.

New Arleans. May 11-With in
structions to vote for Taft these deiCt
gates at large were today selected by
the state convention: Pearl Wright.
New Orleans; II. c. Warmoth, Law
renee; Henry Mccall, Louisville; A.
B. Kennedy, tnegro) New Orleans
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HORSES PERISH IN FIRE.

Atb a. MAY tl.-One hundred and
sever FIVE horses and half block
of buildings we're burned tonight
when the Piedmont stables were de
stroyed. The loss is s100.009.
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MEET.

Fresno. Cal. MAY ll.-Knights Of
Columbus are arriving here for the
first event of the long program to be
carried out AZ the state convention
of the oFder which lasts until Thurs
dav.
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WANT NO ADVANCES.

Chicago. May 1.-THE Chicago As
sociation of Commerce today adopted
resolutions declaring itself opposed to
any advance, direct or indirect in rail
road rates.
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LIVE STOCK PERISHED.

Dubuque Iowa, May 1l.-A tornado
swept southwest of Dubuque this after
noon, wrecking out-buildings and kill
ing live stock No one reported in
iured
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/
that one of the victims is Olaf Jen-
sen, a youth who left Christiana two
| years ago, attracted it IS said by Mrs.
Guienness' marriage advertisements.
| He has not been heard from since.
La Porte, Ind May 1.-THE Gun
ness farm failed to reveal any new
| mysteries today but some progress
was made in solving the puzzles al
ready involved in the homestead
which has witnessed the tragic death
1f at least II persons.
One important development was
the statement of Charles Way, a pail
bearer at the fueneral of Peter s.
Guinness. who told Of now the widow
had been absent from the ceremonies
preceding the burial of her husband
and asserted that it was subsequently
learned that she had been in La Porte
consulting an attorney regarding her
possible arrest on the charge of hay-
ing killed her husband
William Brogiski, who former Y
having dug several bitches at behest
If the woman. He said she told him
the holes were to be used for the
burial of rubbish and refuse
DIR. Meyer. one of the investi-
gators, said the bodies of both Hell
gelein and Miss Olsen showed they
had met unnatural deaths Helge-
lein's body, he said had ben in the
ground only few months at the
most and it gave evidence OF a ter
rifle death struggle, The clenched
land which contained hair had been
nutilatcd and the other had been
severed at the wrist. The hair in the
hand, Meyer thought, was possibly
from the head Of the murderer
The grand jury was to have met to.
day to consider Lamphere's case but
this procedure has been postponed
for a week. Experts who were cal ed
into the affair by Sheriff Smutzer adj
vised this course although Ralph n.
Smith, prosecuting attorney for tSis
judicial district, had announced only
few hours before the decision was
made that he was ready to go into
;ourt with the evidence at hand.
Political and business friends of
he attorneys have been busy discuss.
ing the case wherever opportunity OF
cred the argument being mainly
hat Mrs. Guinness was too shrewd
woman TO be caught in a fire, and
that she must therefore. have es-
,aped. Prosecutor smith denounces
these methods, but there is no gain
;aying the fact that the impression
that Mrs. Guinness is still alive is
widespread despite the almost total
absence of evidence TO support 1t,
Is Mrs. Guinness Alive?
This circumstance will make the
task of picking trial jury difficult
as there is scarcely man Or woman
in the community who has NOT formed
from the rural districts, however,
may tighten the labors of the attor-
neys in this regard.
G. ]. Smith. superintendent of the
Pinkerton national detective agency,
one of the highest authorities in
criminal work in the country. after
four-day investigation of the case,
gives 1t as his opinion that all the
evidence that stands up supports the
theory that Mrs. Guinness was
burned to death in the fire with her
three children. The ques ion of sui
eide. after the three children had
been murdered is eliminated he be
ievcs. He also feels convinced that
an incendiary FREQ the house, and
that this person was either Raw
Lamphere or some ttler person that
had agraduge against her.
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MERE YOUTH WAS
WOMAN VICTIM
FATAL "AD" OF MRS. GUINNESS
LURED YOUNG JENSEN
FROM NORWAY.
is MURDERESS ALIVE 2
Questlon Which Still Puzzles the
Indiana Authotities-Gonsul
Lawyer During Illus.
bands Funeral.

Christiana, May 11.-News of the
wholesale murders of American
Swedes at La Porte, has caused a
great sensation here, 1t is believed
that one of the victims is Olaf Jen-
sen, youth who left Christiana two
years ago, attracted it IS said by Mrs.
Guienness' marriage advertisements.
He has not been heard from since.
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CONCLUDED Oh Third Page.)
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-22
Death of Seldcn Waldo.

Bridgeport, Dee. 2t-Selden C. Waldo. oldest son of George C. Waldo, manager and editor of the Bridgeport Standard. died this morning at the Bridgeport hospital of a complication of diseases. About three weeks ago he became i'll, typhoid fever develop cd, and later pneumonia He also suffered from kidney trouble. Tho funeral will take place Wednesday He was a native of this city, about 33 years old and unmarried Besides his parents ho leaves sister and two brothers, one of whom, George C. Waldo, ir, ls employed on the Bridge port Herald
 Scldcn C. Waldo was best known about the state as legislative reporter for the Standard. He was formerly its city editor and was last attached to tho Bridgeport Farmer as court re- porter
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-22
For q Stamford Library.

Stamford, Dee 2l The directors Of the Ferguson library. a subscription institution which has been in existencc for about a generation, have decided to make proposition to the city whereby tho institution shall become a free public library The proposition is to the effect that if the city will ap- tain the library the directors will take their invested funds, which amount tc between s75.Ooo and slOO.ooo and use them for tho purchase of site for tho library building.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-22
GHRISTNAS CANDY

There is an old New England saving tbat pie without cheese is like a kiss without squeeze; and a Xmas with out candy Is worse than that The two arc Inseparahle, Xmas and candy
 and the former is never complete without the latter Who ever heard of
 Christmas tree without at least one dainty box of chocolate or bon hons adornine It's branches, or of 2 girl who thought the holidays were complete without shall we say several boxes?
 The necessity being apparent there is nothing easier solved than the place to buy the candN Just say. Candy. to your friends, and sec if they don't an-
 wer Huvlers For the reason, just drop in and look at their Xmas can dies and holiday novelties
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-22
TROLLEY MEMS BALL.
Local Men Plan to Attend Big Aifair
 al Hartford,

Plans are being made by the mem bers of the Trollcymen's union to att tend the ball to he given by the Hart ford division on January 20. An inVI- tation to attend has been received by the local union and the arrangements for the trip are in charge of Charles Mnnix Many of the men have eX- pressed a desire to go and it is expcct- ed that about twenty-five or thirty will go up from here Definite plans for the attendance will probably be form ulated at the monthly meeting of the union in January and the names of all those to go will he announced,
 This Is the third annual concert and ball to be given by Hartford division, No, i25, Troleymcn's union, and will be held at Foot Guard armorN, on the evening of Wednesday, January 20,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-22
NEWS OF THE STATE
Congre egationalists of Fairfield County to Meet to Discuss
 Banks. Issue,
ON THE TRAIL OF MESSICH
Live Stock Burned in tamiord--Dcath of Well-Known Newspaper Man
 Additional Aides.

South Norwalk Dec 2l,-lt was stated to-day that meeting of the Fairfield County Association of Con gregatlonal Ministers, has been called for Thursday afternoon at the South NorWalk Congregational church, The issue between the minis CTS and Judge Banks of Fairfield and the candidacy of the latter for the spcakership of the house, will he the subject of consider ation It Is understood the ministers will also turn their attention 10 County Commissioner simeon Pease, who is a representative elect from Fairfield t is expected that the ministers will asB MT Pease to resign one or the otbor of his offices, and also will suggosi again to Judge Banks the propriety Of his retirement from the speakersh,I contest
 At Thursdays meeting it Is expected that the standing legislative committed will report and the special committed which issued the recent circular, tC which Judge Banks has offered obicc ton because of the wording of it will have something further to say
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-22
Trace of NcsSiCh.

Hartford, Dec 21 Word has been received by the Hartford police that Albert R Mcssich, wanted in this city for alleged cmhc22lcment, has been ar. rested in Chicago, and Detective Ser geant sandore has gone 10 get him Messlch was a pay clerk and time keeper for the Lathrop & Shea Con tracing company of New Haven which Is working on tho trolley line e Bloomfield, and about a week ago drew sioO from the First National bank to pay off the men, That was the last that was seen of him here and tho police notified the police of other cities
 officers of the company state that hC has defrauded the concern ont of about $loOO in all Mossch lives in New London He has consented to como east without requisitlon.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-22
Additional Aides.

Hartford Dec. 21.--Announcement of additional aides-dc- camp on his staff is made in general orders issued by Charles w. Newton of this city, mmander-in-chief, United Spanish War Veterans, as follows
 New York. William II, Johnson, Brooklyn, Nevada D. I. DIckerson, Carson City, governor of the state; North Carolina, stephen o. Smith AshoviIle, Alaska, Bernard Goss, Fair banks; Hawaii, George A. seyde, Hon. Oulu.
 The per capita tax for the coming year will be twenty-five cents.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-22

l9O9 The ball is held for the sick ben eft fund of the union.
 An elaborate dance program has been arranged and Prof John l, Smith will act as announcer, The orchestra will also be heard m concert program and the dancing will follow to continue un- til d. m, Extra cars will be run on all
 trolley lines at the conclusion of the ball.
 A handsome souvenir program is to be issued by the committee and will he distributed Several officers of the Connecticut company will be special guests of the union at the ball
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-22
Cases of Alleged Swird,ers.

Bridgeport, Dee, 21,---Tho cases of Walter Quimby and Rector C. Me- Lean, both of Worcester, Mass, who are charged with having swindled Mrs. George A, Benwell of this city in real estate deal were brought up in the city court to-day. The evidence presented being sufficient. the judge bound both men over to the next term of the superior court under bonds of S1 ,000 each.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-22
Livc Stock Burned,

Stamford, Dec el Four horses per shed and 2 large quantity Of machln. cry and stock was destroyed hy q fre which practically burned the feed mills of Samuel C InEersol in this city to- day The loss Is estimated al about S25,o00. with some insurance Ii is be lieved that the fire was started hS tramps who had gone into the place for shelter during tho night The structure was a large frame affair and burned rapidly
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-22
HONOR EX-JUDGE wILFLEY.

Shanghai, Dec, .21.-Lebbeus R. Wildey, who recently resigned as judge of the United States court in China, was rendered d complimentary luncheon to-day iby the leading Amer- jeans in this city, as well as repre- sontatives from the various resident European natibnalities
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-22
Building and Contents Go.

Torrinston, Doc Fire totally destroyed building on North Elm street this afternoon together witl its contents The building was oc- cupicd hy bakery The loss is osti- mated al s150o The origin of tho fire is unknown.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-22
PER \ YgFiItL,NTOVS

Nothing like nice new carriage for dolly but, my what a long name Yes, and the cart Is long, too SO that a big doll can lie down without breaking her back Twenty per cent. discount too, on the ferambulator and more than that on the doll
 BROWN & DURHAM
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-22
Grand Jury on Deck.

Waterbury, Dec. 21.-The grand jury will convene tomorrow to con- slider the indictment of John Cavan- augh for the killing of Mrs Edith French, whom he shot several weeks ago.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-22

The first informal dance given by K and F. assembly will be given in Ma sonic hall Tuesday evening January l2, 1909 Music for the dancing will be furnished hy Warners orchestra.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-22

Morse Corpor, who has been in tho New Haven hospital for the past month with pneumonia, returned to his home Saturday
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-22
NASHVILLE.

Alex Gragg of Harrison street has resigned his position at the Pond Lily Dye company and has accepted a posi- ton with Clemmen's bakery in Dixwell avenue
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-22

The Christmas tree for the Sunday school of the Congregational church will be held in the church Monday evening. December oS.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-22

The Womans Christian Temperance union will meet Wednesday evening at the home of Miss Ethel Rogers, 6a Barnett street at s o'clock All inter- ested are invited to attend
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-22

The arrangements are in charge of Thomas H Prendergast, chairman and floor director.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-22

The Westville Social and Athletic club will give another one of their dances in Lenox hall Friday evening, January D.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-22

Tho Loyal Temperance Legion will hold their weekly meeting al the home If Mrs C W Wolron's,. $40 Elm street, this afternoon at { o'clock
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-04-21
LYNcHED IN TEXAS.
Young Negro Quietly Disposed Of by
Unknown Parties.


Atlanta, Texas, April 2O.-This
morning a negro man named Jasper
Douglass, aged about 20 years, mar
ried about two weeks ago, was found
near on old road. hanging by the
neck. An old well rope was used, and
IL had thirteen rolls for a hangmln's
knot tied to the limb OF a mayhaw
tree His hands were tied before him.
The proper authorities Were notified.
The jury said: Game TO his death at
the hands Of unknown parties
No signs were left except the
tracks OF a horse Immediately under
the dead negro. About ten days ago
this negro's step-sister, a school girl
of ~ years, reported to her father
that she had been assaulted by jasper
Douglass, She was made 20 swear
out a warrant for his arrest, and
twenty-four hours after the warrant
was issued the body was found hang
ing by a well rope to the limb of a
mayhaw tree within ten feet OF
where the orime was alleged TO have
been committed. This same Jasper
Douglass had threatened the same
course with two other negro girls In
the vicinity, All the parties to the
tragedy are unknown except the dead
negro. Everything is quiet now. II
was thought the body had been hang
ing eighteen hours.