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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-07-27

The Japanese steamer Mansu Maru
coming here from the Orient and bound
FOR Mexican and South American ports.
Is due to arrive in the near future. She
will be the third vessel of the line TO
call here on the new run.
know if | meant the Higher Wage AS
sociation where | was reported to have
spoken about irresponsible people
At this point the first recess of the
morning was declared, the court de-
clining proposition to conclude with
that witness.
Professor Walter Dening, the expert
interpreter lately arrived from Japan,
was called after recess. He testified
to the accuracy of translations of a.
ticles from the Nippu Jill presented
and read by Kinney. When Y. Soga,
editor of the Jill attended the Kyorl-
tsu school, Kanda district, Toxic, Jap
an, twenty-nine years ago, Prot. Dening
was his teacher. Now the teacher
comes to interpret the writings of his
pupil, one of the defendants in the con-
spiracy case
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-07-27

Want KUH|O
FOR DELEGATE

INCUMBENT WILL URGED TO RUN AGAIN BELIEVED
MINATIoN OF w. SMITH OR R. GIVE
OPENING DENIoCRATs-FRICTIoN EXISTS BETWEEN KALA-
NIANAoLE GOVERNOR FREAR
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-07-27

sails for the coast at 10 O'Clock. She
has very large passenger list in her
cabin and will take her usual full
cargo of freight
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-07-27

Fine Job Printing, star once.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-07-27
GAR AND FAMILY
ON AN OUTING
(AsSociated Press Cable The Star)
KEEL 21The Nicholas
children Cherboug
they will
(Associated Press Cable to The Starr
FALLS FROM AIRSHIP;
RESUED BY TORPEDOER

England 27Iuber
the air monopane fell the miles this
brought slightly
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-01-21
COMMISSION
REPORTS RESULTS OF
PUBLIC SERVICE WORK

Albany, N. Y, Jan. 20.--In the Sec
|ond annual report of Governor Hughes
nliblic service commission for this
state outside OF New York city, which
has been submitted to the Legislature,
|t is shown that S54 corporations, mu-
Inequalities and individuals are sub
iect to the supervision Of this board.
fThese include 1913 steam railroads, TAI
street railways, z express companies,
III sleeping car company, 313 electrical
Corporations and 1919 gas corporations.
'The force of the commission has been
Increased : o 8S men, of which the five
commissioners r appointed and sub
l1ect to removal by the governor and
the rest are selected by the civil serv-
bee system, thus eliminating all po-
hitical patronage or influence. (
Fourteen hundred complaints are re-
ported to have been received by the
commission in the last IL months. OF
these, LAT were made through cor
|~respondence and 252 as formal COM
|plaints. Eleven hundred Of these have
been satisfactorily closed. In the work
ing days of the year, 396 public hear
|ings have been held by the commission
land 287 railroad accidents investigated.
|The work of the board in preventing
railroad accidents, inspecting locomo-
tive boilers and improving train serv-
ice and freight and passenger rates,
Lis also specially mentioned in the re-
mort #Hg ..a III. r-aI ....
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-01-21
ANARCHIST JAILED
AS FATHER DIES

San Francisco. Jan. 1S.-Emma Gold
man. the notorious anarchist. and Ben
Reitman. well known as King Of the
Hoboes," were arrested late last night
as they were about to hold one of eight
meetings they had previously an
nounced. and lodged in-the city prison
or eight charges Of conspiracy to rout.
A "rout" is defined by the state stat
uteS as the assembly of two or more
persons at Il meeting where measures
are advocated where. il they are ac-
tually carried out, would lead 10 a riot.
william Buwulda. who was dishon-
Orably discharged from the army and
sentenced to five years imprisonment
by a court-martial for shaking hands
with the Goldman woman, also was
placed under arrest because of his Wig
orous protest against the action of the
police. .aa
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-01-21
SHIP CARRIES HOUSES TO
EARTHQUAKE SURVIVORS

New York, Jan. 2O.-Loaded with
lumber n materials sufficient to con-
struct 500 houses to shelter the home
less IN stricken Messina, the steamer
Eva sails from the Brooklyn navy yard
dock this afternoon for Italy.
Within W. hours Of the act on Sat-
urday of the orders from Washington,
given at President Roosevelt's i~nstruc-
ton, to purchase, load and ship build
ing supplies to the devastated cities,
Inspector J.. A. Mudd, the navy pur-
chasing and distributing officer here,
had chartered the Eva M begun load
ing. Joists, beams, beveled pine siding,
roofing, tar paper, locks, bolts, window
glass, sashes and nails were assembled
and RAPIDLY loaded.
The houses to be constructed will be
10 by 20 feet, and every second house
will be divided by a partition into two
rooms.
According to the presidents plan.
the government appropriation will be
used to build 5000 houses for the ref
uReeS,
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-01-21
THORNTON ]. HAMS
IS FOUND NOT GUILTY
Defendant Is Much Affected
When Decision of Jurors
Is Announced.

Flushing. N. Y, Jan. 18.-Thornton
Jenkins Hams, who, together with his
brother, Captain Peter C. Hams, was
charged with the murder Of William
f. Annts, was today acquitted by the
jury.
the jury was out % hours. When the
verdict was announced a great shout
came from the crowded court room.
Justice Crane ordered the spectators
from the room. "
Hams Affected.
The defendant smiled when he heard
the verdict, but his eyes were filled
with tears when he turned to his coun-
sci and shook them by the hand.
1t is learned from n Of the Jurors
that seven ballots were taken. Tho
first ballot stood eight to four for ac-
qulttal. The X change came early
this morning, when the ballot showed
nine Jurors in favor OF freeing the de-
PENDANT. -0.l
Back Into Court.
Flushing, n. Y. Jan. 15.-The jury In
the trial OF Thornton Jenkins Hams.
after celebrating all night, sent word
to Justice Crane at 3 o'clock this morn
ing thai they would like 70 have read
TO them certain testimony.
Justice Crane sent for counsel on
both sides N Thornton Hams. who
had shortly before been taken to a
nearby hotel and gone to bed. Justice
Crane said the testimony would have
to be read In court and 1t was pos
sible that most of the day will be con-
sumed in going over the testimony.
He said he would not dismiss the Jury
for failure to agree until 25 hours had
elapsed from the time the jury went
out.
The Charge.
Justice Crane began his charge at
800 O'Clock Yesterday afternoon. In
speaking of the peoples case he said
with much emphasis:
IF the defendant Intentionally aided
and assisted in killing Annis, you need
not consider or decide his sanity or
insanity. You may dismiss the ques-
ton for the defendant would even then
be guilty Of crime. Thus, gentlemen.
the question ant the only question for
YOU to decide. Is did Thornton Hams
Intentionally aid, abet and assist Pc
ter Hams 10 Kill Annis?
Take this case, gentlemen. review
1t carefully and patiently, n say
whether YOU find this defendant guilty
of murder In the first degree, murder
III the second degree, m~anslaughter In
the first degree, m~anslaughter in the
second degree, or not guilty"
Juror Boenig wished to have his rec
refreshed. on that portion OF
the judges charge tina had reference
to Hams walking away from his broth
or on the dock just before the shoot
ing.
Justice Crane Explains.
Il think l "a make that clear" said
Justice Crane. IF Thornton Hams
merely walked away while the shooting
was going on, he's not guilty; but ff
he went down or that float, though
with no design to XIII, but to stop 9TH
crs from preventing killing, he Is guilty
manslaughter In h first degree
Hams stood guard oVer his brother,
Peter. while the latter shot Annis at
the Bay Side Yacht club. August Is,
last, blu did not actually participate In
the shooting. His brother has not yet
been put on trial. =
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-01-21
BREEDER OF DEER ..t ...
CALLED BY WILSON

Mason City, Ia, Jan. 2~0.-Secretary
of Agriculture James F. Wilson has
recognized the ability of j. w. Grigg,
of Goodell. as a breeder of deer, and
as a representative Of the government
he is now at Columbia, Mont, to de-
liver a lecture upon the breeding and
h~ybridizing of these fayorite animals,
It is not generally known but Mr..
Grigg has one of the finest herds of
deer in the United States. Fifteen
years of his life has been devoted &c
this industry and while he has not at
tempted to make 1t financially profit
able he has made money In the ad-
venture. He WINS a fine farm north
east OF Goodell. and he has some 50
or so acres fenced of purposely for
deer raising. At the present time he
has a herd Of rs and they are fine ones.
Many travellers and visitors In this
section come to see this herd. Mr.
Grigg since boyhood has been inter
ested in wild animals and has acquired
rare knowledge Of their habits and
traits. Mr.. Grigg introduced the carp
fish In the lakes and streams of this
section, and has fought the drainage Of
the lakes in this locality and has al.
ways won out.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-01-21
SHORT HOURS, EASY
BOSSES COST GOTHAM
$40, 000,0 900 A YEAR

New York, Jan. 20.-Short hours and
Ieasy bosses cause New York city to
throw away $4,000, 900 a year on its
bay roll, according to a statement
which has been made up by the board
OF estimate by Henry Bruere, director.
and DIR. Frederick A. Cleveland. The
main object of the statement is to In
bow the example Of Comptroller Metz,
already copied by Street Cleaning Com
missioner F. Edwards, Borough Presi-
dent Cromwell and one or two other
municipal heads, in having their en-
|ployes work from 3 a. m. to 5 p. m.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-01-21
.|GUGGENHEIMS WILL
AIR THEIR FAMILY
AFFAIRS IN COURT

New York, Jan. 20.-Before Justice
Gerard of the supreme court is a suit
brought by Grace b. G~uggenheim
against William Guggenheim. 1t will
result, 1t Is said, in remarkable dis
closures. William Guggenheim is the
youngest OF seven Guggenheim broth
'ers. who control the smelling industry
|Of the country
Mystery surrounds the suit. Mr..
|~Guggenheim has beer married twice,
and now is living with his second wife.
II is said that John Jacob Astor and
others of great social prominence fig
Pure in the case.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-01-21
NEW GROUND FOR
SEEKING DIVOCE

New York, Jan. 20.--A little woman
I'm town, barely 81 years Of age but
sour years married, with a 10 months
ma daughter, has just had the papers
ssrved on her husband for the annul-
soant OF their marriage on the unusual
gronnd OF involuntary servitude." The
Roman is Mrs. w. Edward Strong, OF
Ma West One Hundred and Twenty
eixth st. She belongs to a southern
Family and descended from an equally
GOOD old Dutch family, Van der Hooks.
Il little Mrs. Strong has found life un-
hair. she says. She has nothing to say
AGAINST her husband; they are good
6riends. But she made up her mind
that IL Is not right or good for anyone
to remain married and have
q family OF children on ar income that
will only support two. ..
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-01-21
GIRL TRIES
SUICIDE; SWALLOWS
NEARLY 100 PINS
Doctor Says She May Live to
Old Age if Nature Does
Her Part.

New York, Jan. 2O.-Although 15
,oars OF age Florence Smith, OF
.Ratchogue, l.. T., swallowed half a pa
LII Of pins-about 100 altogether
zee weeks age. She still is suffering
Entense pain from them, but she may
nc 10 be a grandmother, :
mr. w. Charles Willis said today ma
L,,ra would probably save the girls life
Ev creating its own wonderful protec-
Five walls around the sharp irritating
OF pins"
OF swallowed half a paperful of pins"
Loid the girl. II swallowed them one
|ot ! time with a gulp OF water, just as
10 I we're taking medicine. ! took them
lhscause / hated the thought OF study
and couldn't bear the idea of going
hack to school"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-01-21
ROOSEVELT HETOES DEMAND
FOR RICH WATER RIGHTS
President Urges Necessity Of Conserving Natural Resources
for Which Corporal ions Are Grabbing.
THE eIsT or IT.

The great corporations are acting
; with foresight, singleness of pur-
; pose and vigoF to control the water
powers of the country. Thirteen
; concerns directly or Indirectly con-
troll developed water power and adj
: yantageous power sites equal to
more than 80 per cent of the total
water power now in use. This as
tonishing consolidation has taken
place practically within the last
five years.
To give away, without conditions,
this, n of the greatest of re-
sources, would be an act of folly. IL
we are guilty of IL, our children
will be forced to pay an annual re-
turn upon a capitalization based
upon the highest prices which the
traffic will bear.
esteem IL my duty TO use every
endeavor to prevent this growing
monopoly, the most threatening
which has ever appeared, from be-
Ing fastened upon the people OF this
nation. .,-.- SIS. II
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-01-21
IOWA GRooM's CAKE
BREAKS THE RECORD

Chicago, Jan. 2o.-what is
claimed to be one OF the largest
wedding cakes ever made for
actual use win receive its finish
ing decorations today in the
kitchen Of the Grand Pacific no.
tel. It then will be sent by ex-
press to Hamilton, Ontario. The
cake is nearly six feet in height,
five feet in diameter at the base.
and it's weight is practically a
quarter Of q ton.
It will be served at the we'd
ding OF Charles p. McColm, of
Muscatine, Ia, to Miss AiIeen
Davis, daughter OF William r.
Davis, collector OF customs at
the port or Hamilton. January
27.
There are to be 500 guests at
the wedding reception.
.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-01-21
RACE SUICIDE IN
FRANCE is CHECKED

Paris, Jan. 20.-Race suicide In
France has been checked. Statistics
day show the population of France to
be increasing. The figures for the first
six months Of 1908 now compiled show
births exceed deaths by 1000. For
the corresponding period of the pre-
vious year, deaths exceeded births by
Ak nm .
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-01-21
CUSTER DECISION
FULLY SUSTAINED:

Washington, Jan. 2O.-The supreme
court OF the United States today af-
hrmed the decree of the state courts
of Texas In imposing a fine of 81, 623,-
900 on the Waters Pierce Oil com
pany and ousting it from the state on
a charge of violating the Texas anti
trust law. -. ..
Alton Asks ~Rehearins.
A petition for rehearing in the cases
or the Alton Railway company against
the United States in which the court.
on an ever division recently affirmed
the decision imposing q fine Of $50, 900,
on the company and some of it's Of
ficials was filed today in the supreme
court.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-01-21
JAcklEs SHOW RuFFlANs.

|. Vile Franche, Jan. 20.-Three Amer
lean sailors from the battleships at
In Vile Franche harbor had an
encounter this morning with a gang OF
local ruffians. A party of their COM
rades came to their resue before any
body was seriously hurt. and by the
time the police arrived four out OF
tiye of the ~assailants were prisoners In
the hands of the b~lueJackets.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-01-21
DRUNKEN MAN Is
BURNED IN HOME

Gettysburg, s. D., Jan. 19.-R. c. Nc
Cloud, a former railroad man In the
employ of the Northwestern, was
burned in his house. which was con-
sumed by fire Thursday night.
McCloud was taken home drunk, and
it is thought that In some way he set
Are to the house. His head and arms
were burned OF, making Identification
difficult.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-01-21
STATEHOOD BILL WILL
NOT PASS, SAY SENATORS

Washington, Jan. 19.-Delegations
from New Mexico and Arizona, which
have come here to press the claims OF
those territories for statehood, have
learned that the Senate leaders do not
intend TO permit the statehood bill to
pass at the present session. This de-
ctsion has been reached at an informal
conference Of Senate leaders.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-01-21
RICH NINE AND RANCH
OWNER INSTANTLY KILLED

Salt Lake City, Utah, Jan. Dob. ].
Wood, Salt Lake City, Utah, millionaire
mine owner, n of the largest sheep
owners in the west, was instantly killed
railroad yards last evening. 1t Is not
known how the accident occurred.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-01-21
PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATIONS.

Washington, Jan. 20.--Presidentlal
Formations: Receiver Of public non
eys at Aberdeen, S. D., John E., Adams;
consul, Edward ID, Winslow, of Illinois,
at Gothenburg, Sweden. g..
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-01-21
DRINKS" ARE
BURNED IN HOMES

J~ohnstown, Pa, Jan. 20.-Seven for.
eigners. said to have been stupefed
from liquor secured at a wedding ceIe-
bration yesterday, burned to death in
a fire which destroyed three houses at
Goodtown. Somerset county, today:
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-01-21
STRIKE OF $4,000
MEN IS ORDERED

New York. Jan. 18.-Follow-
ing the receipt OF the order dis
continuing the use of the union
label, the national board of the
United Hatters of America, hav-
ing about $4,000 members, to-
day ordered all employees In fac
tories owned or controlled by
members OF the Associated Hat
manufacturers. to go on strike.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-01-21

according TO the federal bureau OF
animal industry. 3M per cent OF the
cattle OF the United States are afflicted
With tuberculosis,
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-01-21
WOMEN CLAIM THEIR OWN.

Berlin, ina. 20.-Although the Uni
yersity OF Berlin was only opened to
women last September, 1t already has
400 women students
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-01-21
TO TRY 90 LooTERs.

Messina, Jan. 19.-Eighty-two per-
sons, arrested for stealing during the
earthquake disaster, will be tried by
a court of martial law.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-01-21
ROOSEVELT REFUSES BID
TO TARIFF CONVENTION

Washington. Jan. 20.-The president
today declined an initiation to attend
the National Tariff Commission con-
vention to be held at Indianapolis, Feb
ruary l6, stating he did not desire to
interfere in the question which should
be and will be settled by his successor.
The president added he has several
times expressed himself in favor OF
a general tariff commission.
There are 60, 900 motor cars ana auto
cycles In Great Britain at present,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-25
NEW LONDON COUNTY,
UNCASVILLE
Endeavor Meetings Resumed-churoF
Appoints Repair COMMITTEES.

William Brady of Pequot was taken
to Brewsters Neck hospital last week
by Constable NJ. J. Hickey.
Albert Babcock, who has been oc-
cupying a cottage near the Central
Vermont railroad station. has moved
to the battlehouse in PequOt.
Miss Fannie Mitchell, who has been
the guest of friends in Middletown,
has returned home.
John Hurlbutt and Harry Silver
sweig from the Palmer Memorial
school and Robert Dodds and Earl
Smith from Uncasville school are at
tending the N. f. A.
Peter Phillips of Norwich Falls has
obtained employment in PeQuot mills
and moved his family to that place.
Clarence Botham after a two weeks
visit with relatives has returned to
Pittsfield.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. d. Hawkins are
entertaining as their guests this week
Mr.. and Mrs Trimble of Providence.
Walter G. Hartford is spending this
week in Boston ON business.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Powers and
two children of East Lyme were guests
of Deacon and Mrs. Edwin Henry
At the Montville Center congrega-
tional church the Christian Endeavor
society has resumed meetings. The
meeting Sunday night was led by Dea-
con John c. Fellows.
Church Repairs Committee.
At the business meeting recently
held by this church at the home Of
Mrs. Elizabeth Burchard the follow
ing were chosen a committee on the
repairing of the church: Mrs. Eliza
beth Burchard, ]. c. Fellows. Mrs.
Paul Glasbrenner, Fred Chapel, Miss
Jessie Scholfield, John Lynch, Miss
Carrie Parker and David A. Johnson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Tanning of
Boston were guests recently of Mr..
and Mrs. John Dolbear
Mrs. Stanton of Griswold is a guest
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Edmund
Rogers.
Comes from California.
Alfred Melcer of California, brother
of r. H. Melcer has entered the Pal
Miss Helen Driscoll will enter the
employ of the C. M. Robertson Co. as
stepographer the first of October.
Eligibles to Be Made Voters.
The list of names of those who are
this fall has been handed in. The list
is as follows: Earl M. T. Adams Rich
ard Allen, Edmund Arthur, Albert
Babcock, Lester Botham, LeGrand
ChappeI, Charles Carlson, Earl Carl
ton, Ivan B. Chapman, William Coats,
Mitchell Cloutier, John Doyle, Ernest
Duffy, Adam Du Pathy, Herman
Decker, George DUNN, Melvin H. Fur
Der George Gilbert, Earl Judge, LeoIin
Miner, Frank B. Mitchell, John d.
Noyes, James Nevins, Augustus Shat
fer, James Stevens. John Skiffington,
George N. Woods I'd.
Thames lodge, 1. o. o. F., held
meeting Tuesday evening at which the
second degree was worked on a class
Of candidates numbering two. Supper
and social followed.
Charles Browning and Wallace Pot
ter were off Fishers Island Monday,
fishing for mackerel with fair sue
cess.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-25
WATERFORD.
Local Briefs and Personal Mention.


Henry Clark and Mrs Sarah Corn
ing of Norwich were the guests of
Mrs. Eliza Steward of Gilead the-past
week.
Mr.. and Mrs f. H. Hanney and son
wer" callers at Connecticut river Mon
day.
Mrs. Hiram Holdridge of Lower
Mystic has returned home after a Wis
it at Mrs. Willis Monies.
Miss Ruth Cotterell is visiting at
Mrs. Nelson CAROLS.
John Dennison of Jordan has NOV
ed his effects to Winsted and will en-
ter the painting business there.
Owen Wolf of Hartford has return
ed home, after visiting Waterford
friends
Mrs H. Willis Manwaring and Mrs.
Rebecca Ames spent Wednesday at
Crescent Beach, guests of Richard
May.
Mrs. Christopher Newbury was a
caller at Graniteville Wednesday.
Mrs. Parmelia Mos in was the guest
of Mrs. Christopher gewbury on We'd
nesday
Philip Caverly, Cecil Gallup and
William Williams had a successful
coon hunt in East Lyme.
G.. Maynard Miner, NJ. D., was at the
Hamburg fair Wednesday,
Miss Arlene Avery and Sherwood
Perkins attended the Hamburg fair.