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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11
MYSTERIOUS MURDERS.
Coroner Investigating
 G.u~v, rna~m

Birmingham Coroner InvestIgatinE
 Seven Cases.
 Birmingham. April 1O.-Coroner rious murders in the county. six of which have occurred during the pres- ent week.
 The cases this week are: An un- known white mans body was found on Shades Mountain; Roy Martin of Mobile was found dying at William son Furnace; Lon Thornton of Brook side. Eenry Jackson of Birmingham. George Housley of Bessemer and George Slaughter of Wylam. all me- groes, were found murdered.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11
YALE WINS EASILY
DEFEATS UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
 IN TRACK MEET.
The New Haven Team Won . Total 0i Eighty-six Points Against
 Thfrty-One for .s Virginia.

dual meet between Yale and Virginia at the University of Virginia grounds, resulted in an easy victory for the New Haven team.
 Yale won total of e6 points as against 3I for Virginia Yale won all the places in six events, the mile run, two-mile run, pole vault. hammer throw, shot put, and broad jump. Cap tain Howe of Yale, easily out-dis- tanced Martin, the Virginia star. in the hurdles Martin also lost out in the broad jump. James A. Rector. Amer tca's premier sprinter. won the hundred and the 220-yard dash with the great est ease.
 The track was fast with a strong wind aiding the runners in the sprint events.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11
YOUNG BOY DROWNED
 IN ToMBIGBEE RIVER

Demopolis, April. 1o.-(Special.)-- Frank Carter, a young white boy. son of James Carter. was drowned in the river here late Friday afternoon. He was out fishing in a small boat using a throw line. The boat drifted into swift current and capslzed.
 Searching parties and have been dragging the river all day and dyna- mite was used in the stream where the boat went down, but so far the body has not been recovered.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11
PHYsrCIANs' RECORD
 NO BIRTHS LAST WEEK


 The following deaths were record ed in the ofYice of the City Sanitary Department during the week ending April 10. 1909.
 Whites. Miss Willie Lee Jenkins age 27 years; shipped to Wetumpka. Ala. Charles L. Matthews. age 74 years. Mrs. Benedict L. Kilgrow. age 20 years.
 Charles '. Campbell. age 75 years. William c. Matthews. age 4S years Alberta P. McKim. age months. Minnie E. Muschmann. age l year.
 Negroes. , Amanda Coleman. age 53 years. Marie Kink. age 55 years. Dennis S. Davis. age 41 years. Hattie Stevens. age 42 years. Rena- Matthews. age 4z years- Adeline Mullin. age 52 eyars. Jerry Townsend, age 2e years. Rachael Pelham. age 45 years. Cyrus Rees. age 47 years. Florence Porter. age 8 years. Because Of, the negligence of physi- clans and nurses in making reports of births, this part of the statistical re- port. the Clerk of the Department says. win hereafter be published monthly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11
PuIliam Ia Better.

Nashville. Tenn, April 1o-President Harry Pulliam, of the National League, has undergone a successful operation on his left eye. Mir. Pulliam will re- main here several days and then go to Cincinnati. He does not know when he will report for work. He has gain ed fourteen pounds in the past week. and is looking we'll.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11

which means that the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Raflrosd Company (United States Steel Corporakion)s would sell soutifern cQnsuurers steel on Bfrm- invham rats tnsteAd of Pfttaburg. or Pittsburg freight added, brought abouf general good feeling on all sides.
 For many rnonths consumers of steel in this section have been ciamoring for . diRerent-b basing point. instead os having 10 pay the Pittsburg price pin' the freteht
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11
PULLS PITCHERS TOOTH
 AND HE GOES TO BED

Cincinnati. O.. April 1o.-Pitcher Billy Campbell, of the Cincinnati base ball team, is confined to his bed from the effects of having a moiar removed. Two physicians are waiting on him, He has not been in training for a week. and 1t is believed he will not be able to enter the first game of the season next Wednesday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11
Negra Rahs lnto Car.

A negro on bycle tried to run over an eiectrinc car here this afternoon and will probably live to tell the tale. The negro had Sbig knot raised or his head, was cut and badly bruised by being pinioned under the car.
 It was a. head-on collision, the negro coming straight up the track. when the car hit hIs front wheel. He bounced up and broke out pane of glass, and when thesear ran over his wheel 1t was othererwise damaged.
 After .retaIning consciousness, the negro was able to walk.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11

Batteries: Rush, Davidson: Tucker. Watkins and Vaughn.
 Summary-Innings by Tucker D; Dy Watkins 4; Struck out by Tucker !; by Watkins 3; by Rush [. Bases on balls, off Watkins l. Stolen bases Snedecor. Pratt. and Lyle. Umpire. Con Welsh. Time of game one hour and thirty y-five minutes
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11
orphree Win. nlarathon.

Boston, Mass, April 10.-Louis Or. professional Marathon today, defeating Patrick Dineen of South Boston by twoNand a half laps. Orphree's time was 2:51:57, about eleven minutes slower than St. Yves's time at New York a week ago.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11
M'rvER GOES TO THE
 SAN ANTONIO CLUB

Mobile, April 10-outfielder P. O. Mcrver, who played in right field for Mobile last year. was sold today by Manager George Reed to the San Antonio club. The purchase was made by Manager George Leidy. who Is in the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11
PRIMARY INVESTIGATION.
Governor Davidson Tells CommIttee oi
 That Campaign Fund.

Madison. WIs., April l0.-Governor James o. Davidson faced the Senatorial primary investigation committee about an hour and half today and told in detail the circumstances surrounding the $1.2O0 campaign fund subscribed by the game wardens of the State and left at his office by Chief Game Warden James W. Stone.
 Governor Davidson repeated his sta.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11
YANKEES VICTORIOUS. Defeat Jersey City Eastern Leaguers fin Exhibition Game.

Jersey City. N.. J., April 10.--The New York Americans defeated the Jersey City Eastern Leaguers today by a score of to 2. Ernest Courtney, Jer- sey city.s third basemsn, broke his
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11
MAN MURDERED BY
 WIFE

Because the buttons were or of his clothes and his trousers were in need Of repairs. Avoid the same fate by joining. the Bachelors Pressing Club. Phone 1440, IS N. Perry St.-adv,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11
rfan MONTGOMERY BOARD.

Birmingham. April 1o-tSpeciai} }-- The Superintendent of Public Schools and the Hoard of Education at Mont gomery. were in Birmingham today locking over the Hgh School building with a view of getting an Idea of the building here. Superintendent Phillips of the Birmingham schools, offered the visitors every attention
 WE. EXTEND EAsTER GREETINGS
 To cur frfenas, coupled with sincere appreciatfsn fer their very liberal pat ronaGe during Easter week.
 o.B. Stern c Go, Fl0rDsts.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11

Pittsburg, Pa, April 10.-Hans wag- ner will leave here tomorrow for Terre Eaute. Ind, to join the Pitts- burg team. Wagner may be unable to play for several days. owing to an in-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11

inning: Before the New York tsam was allowed on the field they were in- spectcd by Dr John E. Craven of the Jersey City Board of Health. As a result Ward, Warhop, Ford, Engle and Austin were re-vaccinated. Score. R. h. 70. New York .... 100 900 ilo--3 Jersey City ..01o 900 001--2 6 2
 Batteries--Lake and Kleinow; Goe- tell, Taggart and spahr.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11
selm. !. D<feated.

Selma, April 10.--tSpecial.)---The Birmingham High School defeated the Selma Military Institute in a slugging match at the fair grounds this after noon by the score of 10 to II.
 Batteries Birmingham, Rossfter, Street and Eankins: Selma, Blackerby, E. Jones and J. Jones.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11
TWO ARE KILLED.

Charge ef Dxnanaate Accidentally Ex-
 ploaed h Stone Quarry.
 Chicago. April 1o.-Two men were killed two. probably fatally injured. and fifty other workmen narrowly es- caped death when a charge of dyna- mite was exploded by accident today In the quarry of the Illinois State Company at Lemont. Ills. The charge had been placed in the stone last faii.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11

First Cavalry Band ana Grand Thea tre Orchestra at Pickett Springs this afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11

WE EXTEND EASTER GREETINGS. To our friends, coupled with sincere appreciation for their very liberal pat ronage during Easter week.
 z. B. Stern q Co.,, Florists.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11
St. Yves wlna Again.

Providence. R. T., April I0-Henri St. thon derb yin Nc York last Satur- day, today defat,,. Matt Maioney, of Yonkers.; N. r., in a twenty mile race at the Eastern League Baseball Park by three laps and twenty-five yards Time, 2:02:02.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11

First CavaIry Bana at Pickett sprsnss Park this afterneon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11
Wagner to Join Tenm.

Grand Theatre Orchestra at Pickett Springs this afternoon, 4 to 2.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11
STEEL EASING POINT.

Good News For Birmingham Is Re- eetved.
 Birmingham, April 10-(Special)- The announcement in industrial circles today that Birmingham had been nom- mated as a basing point for steel.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11
} Tailor NIade Trnnka.

r Tailor Maae Trunks. We make all kinds of franks, but take most pride in those of highest grade. They are trunks of character. but of modest price.
 Gilbert Trunk Company, adv. BIS Dexter Ave.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11

FOR
 Tee Cream and Ices
 Phone EE Hinds Cafe and Cream Co.
 FIavors TOdays Cnromei Chocolate Burnt Almond Vanilla. Fresh Strawberry Creams orange ahd Pine-Apple Ices.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-19

At the eleventh annual meeting of the Connecticut Association of Fire Insurance agents in Bridgeport Wed nesday, James L. Case of Norwich was elected county member of the ex- ecutive committee.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-19
MAYOR LIPPITT A CALLER
At Bank Commissioners Office i
 Hartford on Thursday.

Among the visitors to the office of the bank commissioners in the capitol at Hartford Thursday. was Charles Griswold of Guilford. who was a bank commissioner from 1899 to 1893, says the Hartford Times. Mir. Griswold was cordially greeted by Commissioner Lippitt, and the two gentlemen had an interesting conversation on the present aHd the past of the state bank com nission. ~ Another visitor was Mayor Costello Lippitt of Norwich. who is slated to be the republican candidate for treas urer at the election next year. Mayor Lippitt is the father of Bank Com missioner Lippitt
 A telegram was received Thursday in the bank commissioners office from T. P. Kane of Washington, D. C., no- tifying the commissioners that the comptroller of the currency has called for reports of the condition of the na- tional banks at the close of business on Tuesday, November Is. The bank commissioners will now ascertain the condition of the business of the state banks on that date so that the infor- nation which they may furnish the authorities at Washington will be CO., incident with that relating to the na- tiOnal banks.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-19
THIRD COMPANY USES
 THE NEW TARGET
Range Section Set Up and Some Work Done-Getting Up Interest in a League of MiIitiamen.

At the regular drill of the Third company, c. A. C.. on Thursday even ing at the armory, there was d large at tendance. Guard duty and the regular drill occupied the time on the floor. There was short meeting of the com pany and tickets for the social were given out One recruit was enlisted.
 The range section was in shape and some work was done but more will come later when all the apparatus ar rives There is considerable shooting being done at the indoor range, the company members being there Mon day, Thursday and Friday nights. They are getting acquainted with the new prone target, which is much smaller than it used to be, making the bulls eyes more difficult. Lieutenant Church and Captain Hagberg have made some good scores on the range, the former on two rounds securing 46 and A., while the latter got AS on each round, these being excellent scores with the size of the target.
 An endeavor is being made to in terest the coast artillery companies in this end of the state in a league for basketball or indoor baseball. Mem bers were at New London Wednesday evening stirring up interest there and it is hoped that a league will be start ed.
 The resignation of First Lieut.. Dam iel D. Shea. Jr., of the Ninth company, Coast Artillery corps, has been accept ed by the adjutant general and he is honorably discharged from the mili- tary service of the state.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-19
BAcKUS HOSPITAL VISITING BOARD
Annual Meeting Held and City Missionary Tells of Need
 of Work for Prevention of TubercuIosis-Plans for
 Thanksgiving.

representative body of women, inciud- ing members from each of the church es in the city, and representing tns whole community to realize the 1rSu s' of such work in the city today The city mission needs help along thus line. Many patients cannot get me proper conditions and care at nome, and some place is needed to Wnlch they might go. There are only two available sanitariums for them in the state at present, at Wallingford ana Hartford, with a summer camp Tn three counties-not nearly enough II places. There is great need or camp here or even farm house which mlght care for a few at first He gave many practical suggestions upon the Norh which might be done.
 Mrs. William c. Lanman followed up his address by telling of the Red cross work in this line. This society mas s371 from the sale of Red Cross stamps last Christmas and hopes to raise IL to sl 900 from the sales again tnls year. This sum would be sufficient to warrant the starting of day camp. Fifty dollars has been pledged by two persons towards this camp and one physician has promised his services There is already an interest shown Tn the subject and feeling of its need. Books were also solicited as sltts to- wards library for the hospital pa tients.
 An enjoyable social hour with re- treatments followed the meetng-
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-19

The annual meeting of the board of lady visitors of the w. W. Backus hos pital was held in the nurses home on Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Hugh II. Osgood was the presiding officer and conducted the regular business meet ing Among other matters plans were made for the usual Christmas enter- tainment for the hospital patients.
 Mrs. Osgood then introduced .o Rev. Charles A. Northrop of the city mis- sion, who gave n most interesting and practical talk on Tuberculosis and modern preventive methods of treat ment, which aroused much enthusiasm among his audience He contrasted the old idea of hopelessness in regard to this disease and the way in which patients were expected to be incura- ble and so not given curative treat ment, with the present hopeful view taken by the medical profession and the care and treatment given to sui ferers from the disease. One-halt the states now give state aid to patients. Our own state legislature. which In 1903 made no mention of cases of this kind. last year appropriated $l15,000 for the establishment of sanitariums in the several counties of the state. These are to be established one by one in the order of the population ot each county, so that New London county may not have one for some time. Meanwhile there is much work needed.
 He appealed to his audience as a
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-19
CLOSING NIGHT OF
 HELPING HANDS FAIR.
Everything Was Sold Out In the Two
 Days-Hew the Articles Went.

The most successful on record Of the Helping Hands fairs at the Spirit ual academy on Park street closed on Thursday evening with large atten- dance and everything sold out so that there will be no need to hold it third day. The auction of a few boxes or candy and several loaves of cake late in the evening proved one of the fea- lures of the fair and provided much fun and interest.
 A nice salad and meat supper was served and largely patronized. One of the features of the evening was the awards of the prize articles, who's disposition was followed with interes by the crowd. The following were tn awards: Fern and jardiniere. Timoth. Dixon. Lebanon; embroidered crer' kirnono, Mrs. W. G. Hitchon; three pound box of Lowney's chocolates, Ma, than Brewster: silk bedquilt. Nathan Brewster; battenberg centerpiece, Eu gene Carroll; set of table mats, Mrs. Eu- gene Carroll: Fuss in Boots doll, H Mortimer Taft: prize doll Miss Lotti' Wheeler; woven rug, Mrs. NJ. Charbon neaus fancy workbag, Mrs. Laurs Colt; a worked centerpfece. Albert W Wheeler; lavender apron, Mrs. Burklt New London worked pincushion, Mrs E. l.. Rathbun: nickel plated easel Mrs. William Tootill fibre bath Tnai Miss L. Goodell
 Rev A. P Blinn made announce. ment of home whist next Tuesda at Mrs. Harry Beebe's on Laurel Hip and also that Master Harry Noonol the boy tenor, is to assist at the Sun day service at the academy.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-19
ovERsEER BouTILIER RESIGNS.
Leaves Totokett Manufacturing Com pany to Become overseer of cardins at Maeos, Quebec.

A. R. Boutilfer, for the past eight years ovefseer of carding at the To- tckett Manufacturing company's plant at -Occurn, severed his connection with the company at the close of business on Thursday. Mr. Boutilier resigned to accept fiattering position with the Dominion Textile company of Canada as overseer of carding in their exten- sive plant at Magog, Quebec. By his resignation the company loses a com petent and trustworthy employe and the. village one who was always inter- ested in whatever built up and inn proved it. Mir. Boutilier is assistant chief of the Totokett Hose company, No. 1. He is also a member of the finance committee of the Versailles M. E. church and member of the choir there. He has been a hard worker for the school interests during the past few months, and until recently was clerk of the Occum school district. He was a popular overseer.
 At the closing hour A. B. Tetro, in behalf of the carding room employees, presented MT. Boutilier with a gold watch fob and a silk umbrella as a token of their esteem. They were thoroughly appreciated. Mrs. Boutilier and daughter Alma will remain in Oc- cum for the present.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-19
CHARGED WITH ENTERTAINMENT.
Angelo Perone Arrested and Must Stand TriaI-Took Part of Money His Brother Was Sending to Their Mother.

On Thursday evening Supernumerary DeTito arrested Angelo Perone charged with embezziement. It is claimed that his brother. Micenszo Perone. came to this country recently. and having s12 to send to his mother in Italy had a friend write a letter stating that he was sending her SIP and gave the money to his brother Angelo to place in the envelope and send it away f1' him. He supposed he did it, but later he received a letter from his mother stating that he had not sent the SIP
 but only part of it, and the letter he sent was enclosed, showing where the red ink which had been used had been marked over in black, changing the amount. This led to Angelo's arrest.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-19
RUTH AND 5oAZ.
Scenes from the Bible Story at Grace
 Memorial Church.

Scenes from the Bible story of Ruth and Boaz. given in costume. were fine Iy presented at the Grace Memorial Baptist church on Thursday evening before an appreciative audience which bestowed liberal applause. The enter t..ment was ung'r the direction of 1Irs Mary c. Hutchinson
 The folrp.wing was the programmed: choris wlth ,s nbourines. We Come G,1ei 4gein. oe' soln % MIsS,SIelen Perrin: IsI,a- elitish vision. Miss n. ozell Simons; baritone solo. Arbie Sjnie>1 g. huth s Cleaning Song. Miss Ada = tliloils' HoaZs Slumber Song. Rev. W. IT. >Mc- Lean: Angels Charge. Mrs. M. ,ss Hutchinson. soprano; Miss Julia F. Lane conlralto; Mrs. Walter simon, alto. Misses Mary and AIozell '@in.ols, angels: Boaz's Drink Song. Prof. Wii- liam E. Geary Boaz; Bennie Rullie, first reaper. with a full chorus
 The final number was The Ten Virgins" given by Mrs. Hutchinson by special request. and finely rendered. Refreshments were served by Mrs. J. Lane and Miss F.. Minnis.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-19

Henry A. Maine of Ledyard, who is ls5 years of age, has been visiting rel atives at 53 Pearl street, New Ha- ven, for several days. MT. Maine is a great admirer of Roosevelt and hopes that he may live long enough to vote for him again.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-19
Want Company as pefendants.

Samuel R. Rosoff and other stock holders and bondholders of the Gilbert Transportation company of Groton, which is in the possession of Frank s. Butterworth of New Haven as receiver. have made application through counsel to Judge James P. Platt in the circuit court of the United States that the Thames Loan, and Trust company Of Norwich trustee for the bondholders of the company, be made a party de- fendant in the receivership proceed ings. Judge James P. Platt has order ed that the trust company appear Dec. 6 at II o'clock, if it saw fit, and be heard on reasons as to why it should not be made a party.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-19

now secretary of the lodge and as he held this office did not desire to con- tinue as district deputy.
 Mir Blinderman has received his commission and badge attesting his office, and his appointment will be am nounced at the next meeting. The newly appointed D. D. G. M. has been a member of the order for the last 20 years, being initiated in Columbus lodge, No. 62, in New York city, and transferring to Norwich lodge about Is years ago. In Columbus lodge. he went through the chairs, proving an eff ficient officer. and receiving a gold badge as past president in 1893. He was a representative to the grand lodge in Syracuse in 1s07.. In Norwich City lodge D. D. c. NJ. Haindernlan has also gone through the chairs. becoming past president several years ago. and he is now one of the trustees. His eXperi- ence and knowledge of the principles of the order indicates that the choice is good one for this important of flee.
 Jacob Goldberg is named as district deputy of New London lodge, No. 295.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-19

State Secretary Charles D. Hine has had issued in pamphlet form that portion of his report relating to school boards and their duties and the pam phlet is being sent out by the state board to town boards of education.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-19
SUIT IS SETTLED
In Accordance with Offer of Court of
 Common Council.

It was announced at New Haven on Thursday that a settlement had been effected in the suit brought by the wid- ow of William M. Wins, as executrix of his estate, against the city of Nor wich, for $5,000 for his death. Wins was a lineman who was killed through coming in contact with the one of the city's electric wires in Norwich.
 The case was fought through the va rious courts. going to the supreme court and being sent back for re-trial. This was the last case in which the late Attorney Frank T. Brown. who acted as counsel for the late Governor Lilley in the submarine investigation at Washington and was a close friend of the late governors, was engaged.
 By the terms of the settlement the city will pay Mrs. Wins $1,000 dam ages, this having been authorized at the last meeting of the common coun- oil