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Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17
STATEMENT BY DUNKLE.
Says Captain Loose Was Offered $4,oOo
 to Make a Confession.

New York, Dec. 16.-George Dunkle made the following statement tonight:
 Yesterday Captain Loose showed me a copy of letter he had received in viting him to make a clean breast of 1t. I told him that he ought to re- member that he had already made an affidavit and that any contradiction of that affidavit over his signature would make him out a liar in one instance or the other.
 "He told me that he had never made any verbal confession and therefore, of course, he did not intend to make a written one, though he had been in formed that there was $4,000 on de- posit that would be turned over to him the minute he put his signature to a confession"
 In the foregoing Dunkle gave the name of the man whom he said had made this offer to Captain Loose.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17
TRAMP COMES TO BOSTON
 TO CLAIM A FORTUNE
Police Protection Necessary to Save
 Him from "Friends."

Boston. Dec. 1e.-Attracted by a newspaper clipping which stated his brother had died in Boston intestate, leaving a fortune of $250,O00, James F. Corbett, for thirty years a wanderer fin Canada, England and the United States, returned here tonight to lay claim to a share of the estate of Will Jam J. Corbett, junk dealer, who died on September 23.
 Rival claimants, eager for the first sight of an own" brother. lawyers and newspaper men sought out Corbett on his arrival at the South station to- night and eventually the police had to take a hand to insure the man escort to a place of retreat.
 Corsbett learned of the fortune awaiting a claimant while he was in Windsor Locks, Conn.,. today, and went 10 Springfield, where the police assist ed him to come to Boston.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17
s1oo,ooo to Chicago Y. M. c. A. Anni-
 versary Fund.

Chicago. Dec. 16.-The gift of S100,- GOO by Victor F. Lawson, publisher of the Chicago Daily News to the $1000. 900 anniversary fund of the Y. M. c. A.. of Chicago was announced yesterday MT. Lawson gave $50.000 outright, the remainder to constitute the last s50 900 of the s1.000,000 fund. Including Mir. Lawson's gift the funds thus far subscribed are $731,000.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17
Retired New York Lawyer Suicide ii
 Central Park.

New York, Dec. 16.-Albert W. Van Wrinkle, 6S years old, a retired lawyer and man of wealth, walked quietly tc Central Park tonight and committed suicide, after having left minute in- structions at his residence for the dis position of his body. He had even summoned the undertaken. His body was discovered seated bolt upright on a park bench. An ugly bullet wound behind the ear and a revolver told the story.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17
SWORN CONFESSION
 EXPECTED IN A FEW DAYS.
Letter. Received by Captain Bernier
 from Captain Osbon.

Ottawa, Ont, Dec. 16.-"Captain Loose has confessed that his story pub lished in New York newspaper is a lie from beginning to end. We hope to have his confession sworn to in a few days"
 This in substance is the statement made in a letter received here today by Captain Bernier, commander of the Canadian exploration steamer Arctic. The letter, Captain Bernier says, is from Capt. B. s. Osbon of New York, secretary of the Arctic club. of which the Canadian explorer is member.
 It was Captain Bernier who received the first letter from Dr. Cook after his dash to the pole announcing the suc- cess of the journey.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17
BROOKLYN DIVORCE CASE.
Five Co., Respondents Calmly Sat in
 Court and Heard Testimony.

New York, Dec. 16.-Five of seven correspondents named in a Brooklyn divorce case sat complacently in court today and heard the testimony of the Rev. pr. J. Benson Hamilton who was the chief witness against his Daughter Mrs. Etta Martin. the de- fendant Dr. Hamilton told how he pleaded with Mrs. Martin to mend her ways. after he had discovered her all ieged indiscretions from her diary. As he testified, the five correspondents present sat behind the woman with whom they are accused of misconduct and scribbled frequent notes in memo randum books.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17
MORE TELEPHONES ADDED.
Wauregan House Has Ten More Rooms Equipped and Changes in Switch board Being Made.

Employees of the Southern New Eng land Telephone company are at work making changes in the private ex- change in the Wauregan house for the ten new telephones which have been installed in the rooms which have re- gently been entirely overhauled and remodeled. There are now fifty tele- phones in the hatel.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17
COPENHAGEN WORK
 IS WELL ADVANCED.
Daily Examinations of pr. Cooks Polar
 Observations.

Copenhagen, Dec 16.--Although the members of the committee which is investigating Dr. Frederick A. Cooks polar records are sworn to secrecy concerning everything connected with the examination until a decision has been shSnasated 10 the university, it is understood the work is well advanced. Meetings are taking place daily in the university observatory.
 The method of procedure indicates almost painstaking investigation. Dr. Cooks records and diaries are first read aloud. They are then submitted sn sections to the various members of the committee each writing a report. A general discussion will be held at the conclusion of the sittings and a common report will be signed by the whole committee and finally sent to the university.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17
Gypsy Moth Infested waIIingford.

New Haven. Dec. 1e.-The investi- gations by w. E. Breton. the state entomologist, show that the area in Wallingford infested by the gypsy moth covers an area of about three quarters of mile long and a quarter of mile broad. On this area about 2,100 nests of the pests have thus far been found by the searchers of the Connecticut agricultural experiment station.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17
Zelaya Placed His Resignation in the Hands of
 Congress Thursday Morning
THERE WAS NO OTHER COURSE TO TAKE
Spirit of Revolt Had Spread the Palace Gates, United States Warships Lay in .Nicarasuan Ports, and the Guns of the Revolutonists Threatened-No One Knows or Cares who will Take Up the Reins.

streets shouting for the United States, Estrada and the revolution.
 zelaya's Tricks Rebounded Like a
 Boomerang.
 Held in control for years by tho strong hand of Zelaya. the people have been quick to break through restraint when 1t was certain that the dictator could not breast the tide that has been arising. around him. Reports of a gov ernment victory at Rama have been freely circulated and rumors that a massacre of revolutionists had occur red were allowed to sperad unchalleng- cd and undenied. It finally became known that these were without a shred of truth and they rebounded like a boomerang.
 Discretion the Better Part of Valor.
 First one deputy and then another took up the denunciation of Zelaya in the chamber, and later in the public places, and soon throughout the city demonstrations were held in which open revolt was voiced. Last night, however, a pro-Zelaya demonstration marked the session of congress, but this mad no effect outside the walls of the house. The rising was more mark ed today than ever, and the president decided discretion was the better part 
  The Most Hated Man in South or
 Central America.
 Jose Santos Zelaya has been in com- andm in the republic of Nicaragua for sixteen years. He ruled with a strong hand and has been called the stormy petrel of Central America. He was always noted for his cunning and his bravery, and he was remarkable, too, for his ability to surround himself with those who were ready to do his bid- ding As consequence in later years he was an absolute dictator. He amass-. ed wealth by taking a large percentage of the profits from concessions and by the formation of a group of men who aided him in exacting millions from the people.
 Zelaya belongs to the aristocracy of his country He received his education in Paris, but his success was due more to the sword than to the peaceful meth ods of civilization. He is 51 years of age and he is the most hated man in South or Central America.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17
Kidnapped Girl Appears After Eleven
 Years

St. Louis, Dec. 16.-Miss Nellie Burns. 1s years old. who was declared legally dead Monday by the St. Louis circuit court, appeared in the offices of an insurance company today. She was later identified by Miss Anne Bosse. her foster mother. who had not seen her since October IS, 1898. when the girl is declared to have been kid mapped
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17
Indian Medicine Man and Family
 Drowned

Juneau, Alaska, Dec. 16.-Because She Shen Jim. an Indian medicine man, insisted that by his magic he could quiet the winds, he himself and six others were drowned yesterday while trying to reach Juneau from Gambler bay in canoe. The victims of the accident. besides the medicine man, were his mother. his wife, two sons, daughter-in-law and grand S0H
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17
Steamship Arrivals.

At Venice, Dec. 12: Alice, from New York.
 At Naples, Dec. 12: Lazio, from New York and Boston.
 At Copenhagen, Dec. IS: c. F. Tiet- gen. from New York
 At Liverpool, Dec. 16: Carpathia, from New York
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17
ART TREASURES FOR ENGLAND.
The SaIting Collection, Worth Millions,
 Goes to National Gallery.

London, Dec. 16.-The art treasures of the late George Salting. the ec- centric connoisseur, are bequeathed to the nation by his will The total value of the collection. the makin~ of which occupied many years. is estimated at from s15,000.000 to $30,00O, 900.
 MT. Salting is known to have been reluctant to make a will, and it had been feared that the works of art might be lost to the National gallery because of this peculiarity on the part of the owner
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17

Berne, Switzerland, Dec 16.-Parlia- ment today elected Robert Comtesse president of the confederation for 1910. Marc E. Ruchet was chosen vice pres ident of the federal council in suc- cession to Comtesse, who has held this office during the present year. Ru- chet was president of the Swiss con- federation in 1905. The retiring p-es- ident is Adolphe Deucher.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17
BOMB EXPLODED IN NEW YORK.
Placed in Front of Office of East Side
 Italian Banker.

New York. Dec. 16.-A bomb, belieg- ed to have been placed by one of the Black Hand. was exploded tonight iri front of the office of Carmelo San fiillppo, an Italian banker on the East Side. A big plate glass window and door were shattered and the tsne- ment above was shaken. but ns ons was hurt.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17
Mae Wood ReIeased on eonds.

New York, Dec. 15.-Mae c. Wood, charged with perjury and forgery In connection with a suit for divorce which she brought against Thomas C. Platt. former United States senator, was released from the Tombs today under A,00o bail.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17
BURNED HOUSE OF A NEGRO.
Georgia Neishborhood Warns Him
 That Blacks Are Not Wanted.

Rockmart, Ga, Dec. 16.-A house on a small farm recently purchased by negro. in Paulding county, five miles from here, was burned on Monday night. A sign was erected warning the negro that if he erected another house it would go in like manner. For years no negroes have been fper- mitted to live in that community.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17
Locker Club Decision Established in
 Alabama,

Montgomery Ala, Dec. 17.-The su- preme court today finally established what is known as the locker club de- cision. wherein it is held that a per- son may own and store liquors where he pleases and as much as he pleases if acquired legally. Liquors. the court says are legitimate property.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17
One of Ten Heirs to s2o,ooo,ooo.

Michigan City, Ind, Dec. 16.-From switch cleaner on an electric railroad to a millionaire was the long step made by Michael Beyer today when he received a letter from an aunt at Posen, Prussia, advising him that he was one of ten heirs to an estate val ued at $20,000, 900.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17
obtained Money Under False pressnses

Danbury, Conn, Dec. 16.-Joseph Cafino was bound over to the superior court today under $500 bonds charged with obtaining money under false pre- lenses. It is alleged that he sold to Napoleon Valansco union hatter's card for $50 to enable the latter to secure work without becoming a mem- bnr of the union.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17
Divorce Every Nineteen Minutes.

New York, Dec. 16.--A divorce every nj 1eteen minutes was the record in the supreme court here Wednesday. Thir- teen uncontested cases out of total of thirty-two on the calendar for the day were disposed of in the court ses- sion of e55 minutes elapsed time.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17
Farmhouse Burned. Loss ss,ooo.

Danbury, Conn.,, Dec. 16.-A farm house occupied by Samuel Gage and owned by the Union Savings bank, To- cated at Hilltop, was burned tonight with loss of $3.000. The family were away when the fire started and the cause is not known
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17
LARGE AMOUNT OF GOODS
 STOLEN FROM FREIGHT CARS
Four Men Captured by Railroad De- tectives Held for Examination.

New York, Dec. 16-More than $100.- 900 worth of goods have been stolen recently from freight cars of the Mich igan Central, the Pennsylvania and the Lehigh Valley railroads, according to detectives who appeared today against four men charged with being partly responsible for the thefts. Frank Mill CT, Morris Fabren and Joseph Keller were accused of breaking into Mich igan Central freight car at Peekskill, N. r.. and stealing 5000 cigars shipped from New York to Houghton. Wis, and Charles Endres, New York sa- loon proprietor, is charged with sell ing the stolen goods at his cafe.
 The detectives, who were employed by the railroads to run down car thieves, did not enumerate the other robberies. The accused men were held for examination.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17
T was Out for the Money and Didn't Care
 How I Got It"
A LIE FROM BEGINNING TO END
Captain August Loose Verbally Confesses that the Re- cent Affidavit in which He Said that He Prepared Data for Explorer Cook, Concocted for Pecunary Consideration without Regard for the Truth

It was reported today that the repre- sentative of the New York Times has received the sworn statements of Dun kle and Loose, but he denies this. The committee has expressed willingness to investigate the statements if they arrive
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17
Condensed TelegramS


 The White Star Liner Oceanic ar rived with 5.156 sacks of Christmas
 The Russian Douma by Vote cen sured M. Chatcheplovitoff, the minister | of justice.
 Assistant Secretary of the Navy winthrop wants 10000 more men for the naval militia.
 Mrs. Argyra Hunter, wife of pr. E.. IL. Hunter, of Chicago, routed a burg lar with footstool.
 Policeman Emil E. koIar of Chicago was discharged from the force on charges of cowardice.
 Secretary of War Dickinson will leave next Tuesday for a visit of two weeks to Porto Rico.
 Seven Hundred and sixty-tw Miners lost tnelr lives in an accident at the
 Adelaide Portwood of Decatur, IlI., attempted to enlist in the United States navy to ba with her sweetheart. Arthur 4. Winder cabled from Homo lulu to Washington his resignation as associate Justice of the supreme court of Honolulu
 Former Congressman Philip B. Thompson, Jr, of Kentucky, died at the emergency hospital from hemor- rhage of the stomach. Representative Burgess of Texas in- troduced joint resolution in the house l0nkIn0 or1 to the Philippine Islands.
 Duke Johann Afbrecht of Mecklen- burg Schwerin and Princess Elizabeth of Stolberg- -Rossia were married in Brunswick, duchy of Brunswick.
 Secretary of War Dickinson an- nounced that Major General Leonard Wood will succeed General J. Franklin Bell as chief of staff next April.
 Herman klatzke, a restaurant pro- prietor. of New York, is charged with shooting Lizzie Shapiro, his former fiancee, and her companion, Max Gold berg.
 The Brooklyn Rapid Transit com pany, which controls the traction sit uation in Brooklyn, announced plans TOT the creation of a pension system to be participated in by it's 1s,OOO em- ployes.
 Charged With Sending Black Hand letter demanding s10,000 and threaten ing death if it was not given. Frank Puras was captured by state troopers at Maltby, Pa, and lodged in jail to await hearing,
 Eleven Galleries of Four Coal com panies were closed at Coal Gate. Okla. by Chief State Mine Inspector Peter Hanraty because they had ignored his notice that they must cease maintain ing mule stables in the mines.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17
Cabled Paragraphs

London, Dec. 16.-The Hon. Archi- bald Gordon, son of the Earl of Aber- deen, died today from injuries received in an automobile accident. He was born in 1884.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17
Hoo Years Old, Died from Effects of a
 Fall

Gloversville, N. r., Dec. 16.-Uriel Case. who would have been one hun dred years old July 23 next died this evening from the effects of fall six weeks ago. He was born in Glovers- vile and was one of the pioneer glove manufacturers of the United States.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17

Paris. Dec. 16.-The police today ar- rested an American postal employe named Cohen, who is accused of hav- ing stolen registered letters from the San Francisco postoffice. Cohen will be extradited. He denies the charge.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17
TOURIST KILLED IN HAWAII.
Harriet Smith Meets Death in Motor
 Car Accident at Honolulu.

Honolulu, Dec. 16.-Harriet Smith of Hyannis, Mass. was instantly kill ed last night by the overturning of an automobile. She was making a tour of the world.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17

Eleven Galleries of Four Coal com panies were closed at Coal Gate. Okla. by Chief State Mine Inspector Peter Hanraty because they had ignored his notice that they must cease maintain ing mule stables in the mines.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17

Adelaide Portwood of Decatur, IlI. attempted to enlist in the United States navy to ba with her sweetheart.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17

Former Congressman Philip B thompson, Jr, of Kentucky, died al the emergency hospital from hemor. rhage of the stomach.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17
Third Arrest in Ocey Snead Case
5ATHTU5 MURDER MYSTERY
 EVENTS MOVE SWIFTLY.
THREE SISTERS IN POLICE CELLS
But Two of the Girls Immediate Rela- lives Are Now at Large-Mrs. snead Found in Lodgings.

New York, Dec 16.-The three sis ters who held the life of Ocey Snead dn their hands have one by one come within the reach of the law until to- night separate cells hold them all, charged by the authorities of East Orange, N. J., with the murder of their niece and daughter. Of the girls immediate relatives, only her bed-rid- den grandmother. Mrs. Martha Ward law S3 years old, and Fletcher Snead, the cousin she married. are still at large. A rumor that Fletcher Snead, the missing husband, had been found in hiding at St. Catherine's Ont, was denied tonight by the St. Catherine's police.
 Arrest of Mrs. Mary w. Snead.
 Events have moved swiftly within the last twenty-four hours. Shortly after the arraignment today of Mrs. Caroline w. Martin, Ocey Snead's mother. who was arrested last night
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17

The White Star Liner Oceanic ar rived with 5.156 sacks of Christmas mail.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17

Brazil exported over $43.000, 900 worth of coffee during the first six months of 1909.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17

Representative Burgess of Texas in- troduced joint resolution in the house looking toward the giving of freedom to the Philippine Islands.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17

The Russian Douma by Vote cen sured M. Chatcheplovitoff, the minister of justice.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17

Charged With Sending a Black Hand letter demanding s10,000 and threaten ing death if it was not given. Frank Puras was captured by state troopers at Maltby, Pa, and lodged in jail to await hearing,
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17

Assistant Secretary of the Navy winthrop wants 10000 more men for the naval militia.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17

Duke Johann Afbrecht of Mecklen- burg Schwerin and Princess Elizabeth Of Stolberg- -Rossia were married in Brunswick, duchy of Brunswick.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17

Secretary of War Dickinson an- nounced that Major General Leonard Wood will succeed General J. Franklin Bell as chief of staff next April.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17

Arthur 4. Winder cabled from Homo lulu to Washington his resignation as associate justice of the supreme court of Honolulu.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17

The Brooklyn Rapid Transit com pany, which controls the traction sit- uation in Brooklyn, announced plans for the creation of a pension system to be participated in by it's 1s,0OO en- ployes.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17

Photographic shorthand writing wss the invention of Putnam, in 1SSz
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17

Herman klatzke, a restaurant pro prietor. of New York, is charged with shooting Lizzie Shapiro. his former hancee, and her companion, Max Gold berg.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17

Mrs. Argyra Hunter, wife of pr. E. lar with a footstool.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-02-10
. LAND GRANT OF LONG AGO.
Inhabitants Once Indians, Wolves
and "OtIcr Wild Animals"

Ramsay's Creek, Feb. S.--Special:
The health Of this community is
good at present.
A considerable amount of work is
being done in the fields this pretty
weather.
j. L. Fendley Is occupying his new
residence near Pleasant Hill
Rev. A. p. Marett delivered his
regular sermons at Pleasant Hill Sat
urday and Sunday.
Mrs: Roxie Long, wife of W. E..
Long, Of the Rocky Fork section,
died Friday, and was buried Satur-
day at Holly Springs. She leaves a
husband and two shall children to
mourn her death.
JOHN l.. Fendley gave working"
Thursday in the shape of barn-cov-
ering. About eighteen men respond
ed with suitable tools to work with
If there is anything we enjoy it's
something good to eat, and here it
was 20 be found in great abundance.
The day was much enjoyed by all.
Herein we reproduce part of an
old land deed, which was made by
the State when vacant land was be-
ing taken up in this section:
State Of South Carolina.--To all
whom these presents may come
Greeting: Know ye, That in pursu-
ance Of an Act OF the Legislature,
entitled an Act for establishing the
Mode OF granting the Lands now va
cant in this State, and for allowing a
commutation to be received for same
Lands that have ueen granted, pass
ed the 18th day of February, 1891,
we have granted, and by these Pres
ents do grant, unto Samuel Lotion,
Jr, his heirs and assigns, Planta-
ton or Tract of Land containing 200
acres, Surveyed for him the 18th Of
January 1893, Situated i'm the Dis
trict of Ninety-SiX, on fork of
Chogceh Greek Of Tugaioo River,
Bounded S.. w. by Alex Ramsey's
Land, all other sides vacant" This
paper was made at Columbia / 6
years ago. This entire country went
under the name OF the district men
toned above, and Pickens and Geo
nee wore never heard OF then.
Where the leading towns of this
county are now located was a mere
wilderness, and the territory was in
habiled BY royi,ns Indians, wolves
and otherf wild animals" for the
white settlers toaface. SO we see our
forelathors had troubles TO face as
well rs We do to-day. w. l. y.
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