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Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-30
Statement by
 Harry Whitney
IN ANSWER TO QUESTIONS FROM
 DIFFERENT PAPERS.
WHY HE DID NOT co TO ETAH
After pr. Cooks Thinss-BeIieves that Cook or Pssry Would Have Done Same in Like Circumstances.

New York, Sept. 2s.-The following despatch has been received by the As- sociated Press from Harry Whitney, the New Haven hunter who returned to St. Johns, N. F., yesterday by the schooner Jeanie from Greenland and is on his way home:
 Reasons for Not Returning to Etah for
 Cooks Things.
 "Stephenville Crossing,
 Newfoundland, Sept. 29.
 So many questions are being asked of me by different papers that I desire to make the following statement through the Associated Press. My reasons for not going back to Etah after Dr. Cooks things were that the engine in the Jeanie, one of the small est boats that ever went to the north Arctic, was not working satisfactorily, and we were depending partly on sails. which later we had to do entirely. There was no reason why the Jeanie could not have gone back. but, not knowing that Dr. Cooks things left with me were of such importance as they have since turned out to be, did not return In addition, I had prom ised the Eskimos, who were with me, after musk oxen. in Ellesmere Land certain things which expected on the ship coming for me, but they were not aboard the Jeanie and I did not want to return and disappoint them. An other reason was that I wanted to pro- long my hunting trip, which I was able to do by not going back but by cutting across Smith Sound from North Star Bay and following the edge of the ice south.
 Believes Either Explorer Would Have
 Done the Same.
 T do not believe that either Dr. Cook or Commander Peary. if placed in my position, would have done any differently than I did, nor would they, having started south for civilization, have turned back had never seen Dr. Cook until 1 met him in the Arctic He told me he had been to the north pole, and I was pledged not to reveal this fact to Commander Peary, but could say that he had gone further north than Peary in 1906.
 Commander Peary to my knowledge knew absolutely nothing about what had been left with me by Dr. Cook. ex- cept that I mentioned instruments clothes and furs and also a narwhal horn. Dr. Cooks belongings left in my charge were placed in boxes. which were nailed up. Then I saw the Els kimos cover them with rocks.
 NO one could have been kinder to me or shown me more consideration than Commander Peary did while was on board the Roosevelt, and he said he would be very. glad to have me remain aboard and return with him, instead of joining the Jeanie.
 fSiguei1) HARRY WHITNEY,"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-30
Paintnia Waureaan Hou.s.

Painters are at work touching up the Main street front of the Wauregan house. At the time of the Shannon
 building fire the caves of the build ing were blistered by the heat. These blisters are bein gscraped off and re-
 painted New glass is being put in some Of the windows and number of the window frames are being tonched
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-30
Cruiser wsst vireInia Disabled.

Honolulu. Sept. Zs.-In official cir. cles it Is said that the armored-cruls- CT West Virginia will not be able to sail with the rest of the. squadron which is preparing to start for Ma nila as machinery repairs afd being made that VIII tax not only the ships resources. but those of the machine shops ashore. A broken piston has been found. which be replaced.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-30
Tsnnsssss's Only Legal saloon Burned

McMinnxille Tenn. Sept 2s.@News reached here today of the burning yes- terday of Tennessee's only legal sa- loon. .The Oasis situated on a noun- tain top near here in such position that it. was more than four miles dis tant from any school house. Under the Tennessee prohibition laws saioons are not permitted within four miles cf a school house Steps to test the le- gality of the mountain top saloon sl- ready had been taken
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-30
BRIGHAM SENTENCED i
 TO FEDERAL PRISON
For Term of Five Ysars-Fo ormsr Beck.
 keeper of New Haven Bank.

New Haven, Sept. 2s.-Frederick H. Brigham. formerly boolkeeper in the Merchants' National bank. who enlbex- xled se2.000 of the banks funds. plead ed guilty in the United States court this morning before Judge Platt and was sentenced to five years in the fed eral penitentiary at Atlanta, Ga.
 The sentence means three years and nine months for Brigham, as he will get eight days a month off for good behavior.
 Brigham will be taken by Marshal Bishop to Atlanta on Friday. Tn the meantime he win be kept at the New Haven jail. where he has been for sev- eral weeks.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-30
Boston Lawyer Suicides.

Boston. Sept. 29.--Charles R. Babson. aged s5. a patent attorney with an Of flee at room & 24 Congress street was found & suicide when the scrub woin en went to clean his once this morn ing. Mir. Babson was for thirty years a resident of the West End and Is well known In State street banking circles.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-30
Man prowns Himself in N;au.rs,

Niagara Falls. N Y.. Sept. 2s.--An unknown man about 35 years old early today Jumped from the upper steel arch bridge into the Niagara river and was drowned. He was seen to make the leap by Frank O,Neil, a workman, and by several bridge employees
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-30
NIGHT RIDERS AGAIN.
Fresh Outbreak in kentucky--re- baeeo Grower Forced to Join Pool

Paris. Ky. Sept 2e.-There has been fresh outbreak of night riding In the Blue Grass country. according to Judge J. J. Osborne of Cynthiana. A tenant on the farm of T. J. McDoweli who had steadfastly refused to join the pool of tobacco growers. was taken from his home last Thursday night. stripped to the waist and given thirty lashes. He was then ordered to be In Brooksville the next day and sign over his tobacco. or suffer more severely. He complied with the request
 Saturday night last. according to Judge Osborne. band of about fifty men rode through Milford. a small town. shooting out lights and break ing up a political meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-30

Paris, Sept. 29.-W. K. yanderbilts Barbarossa won the Prix Centessina, which was run at Tremblay today. His Silverstreak finished third in the Prix Poetess. J. k. Widener's Taouin and Ross Adams Hygie secured third places. respectively. in the Prix Peut Etre and the Prix Hervine.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-30

Cardiff, Wales, Sept. 29.-The coro- ner's jury today rendered verdict of suicide while temporarily insane in the case of Margaret Price Evans, described as the wife of 8 New York clergyman. who killed herself yester- day at Penwyllt, Wales, by shooting with revolver.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-30
CHINESE NAVAL MISSION.
Body Under Prince Tsai chun to Make
 Investigations in Europe.

Peking. Sept. 2s.-The Chinese na- val mission. under Prince Tsai Chun, brother of the regent. will start in a fortnight for Europe to investixate matters of naval constructions. It has been decided that this mission, which was arranged last July. will return to China before visiting the United States. Sir Chentung Liang -Cheng win accompany the mission to Europe.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-30
state csrtiiests Rsosivsd

Tyler StantofN son 5sof spHs1 1a bl4 c; H Stanton. 1as HreeeFVed 4a c@rtffN te from the state board.'of educati6n be- cause of his perfect attendance at school the entire school year of 1908 s-09. For eight years he has not missed a day or been excused or tardy. This is an excellent record.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-30
Cholera Epidemic at seut.

Seul. Korea. Sept. 2e.-Cholera has become epidemic here, more than 500 cases having been reported since the disease made it's appearance in this city. Thus far no foreigners have been attacked.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-30

The Philadelphia Press Relay Car, carrying a message from President Taft to the Seattle exposition, arrived at MarshalItown, Iowa.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-30
STEAMSHIP NOT BLOWN UP.
Safe Arrival of the Clan Msekintosh
 at Calcutts.

Calcutta. Sept 2s.-Thc British steamship Clan Mackintosh. belonsing to the Madras Steam Navigation Co.,, which was yesterday reported from rived here today. She met with no accident
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-30
Cabled Paragraphs

Melbourne. Australia Sept. 29--It has been decided not to hold the pres ent series of the annual wool auction sales in this city until tire dispute be- tween the buyers and brokers at Syd- ney is settled.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-30

Luise's bluejackets came up to second place, overhauling the Americans fast at the finish and losing only by length. The Italians were third and the revenue cutter men came in fourth, while the Drake's crew was the last of the day to toss oars at the finish line
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-30

George E. Tsher of Humeston, Ia. committed suicide by shooting at the home of his sisters at New Bedford.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-30
New Pole Erected.

A new and larger pole. although not as tall by ten feet as the old one. has been erected al Shannon's corner. to p11ich will be transferred the mass of wir&s which pass at that point.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-30
Mahan Nominated in New London.

The New London democrats in eau GUS Wednesday night nominated Bryan F. Mahan for mayor. Much enthusi- asna was shown at the party gather Ing.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-30

Paris. Sept. 2s.-what was at first intended to be just plain properly conducted bull fight, to be held at Mines on next Sunday. bids fair to de- velop into a fight between a large part of the public who are opposing the spectacle, and the police authorities, who have not yet shown any willing
 ness to listen to the peoples protest.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-30

The Committee of Experts Appointed by the secretary of the treasury agreed no nine standard grades of cotton.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-30
Condensed Telegrafls
Or. Lavereau of Paris has announced a new cure for sleeping sickness.

Samuel McRoberts of chicaqo was elected a director of the National City bank of New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-30

James B. Hagsin of New York, own CT of the Elmendorf estate at Lexing ton. Ky, has signed his crop of-burley tobacco to the pooling moyement.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-30

Newmarket. England, Sept. 2s.-The Hopeful stakes of twenty live sover- eigns each. with 200 sovereigns added, for two year olds, distance five fur longs, was run here today, and won by H. P. Whitney's Top-o' the Morn ing Homing Pigeon was second and Sunder third. Nine horses ran.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-30

The D. A. R. Started movement to have Martha Washington's face on the new registry stamps.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-30

The State Department Declined to take action on the protest of Morocco against the Spanish invasion.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-30

The 3oo-foot Steel Steamer Pontias, owned by the Cleveland-c Cliffs Iron company, was severely damaged by a collision in the St. Clair river.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-30
chins.s Eniaration to Peru.

Lima. Peru. Sept. 7e.--China and Peru have agreed upon a set Q, regula- ticns governing Chinese emigration to l
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-30

Samuel McRoberts of Chicaqo was elected a director of the National City bank of New York.
 Margaret Price Evans, wife of a New York clubman, committed suicide at PennyIlt, Wales.
 The D. A. R. Started movement to have Martha Washington's face on the new registry stamps.
 The State Department Declined to take action on the protest of Morocco against the Spanish invasion.
 The Committee of Experts Appointed by the secretary of the treasury agreed no nine standard grades of cotton.
 George E, Taber of Hunneston. la, committed suicide by shooting at the home of his sisters at New Bedford. / The National Guard Association of the United States selected St. Louis as the place for its convention in 1910.
 pr. Haldane Clon,inson, accused of the murder of his wife, Nora Jane Cleminson. was placed on trial at Chi cago.
 The Steamer Grosser kurfurst, which arrived at New York from Bremen and Cherbourg, brought the body of Clyde Fitch.
 Part of the Crew of the Norwegian steamer Gere. which was wrecked off the Winter Quarter iightship, reached Philadelphia.
 The Philadelphia Press Relay Car, carrying a message from President Taft to the Seattle exposition. arrived at Marshalltown. Iowa
 District Attorney Jerome Filed the necessary petition with the bureau of candidacy for reelection.
 William Montgomery. former cashier of the Alleghany National bank of Pittsburg, Pa, was taken to the fed eral prison at Leavenworth.
 The 3oo-foot Steel Steamer Pontias, owned by the Cleveland-cliff Iron company, was severely damaged by a collision in the St. Clair river.
 James B. Hassin of New York, own CT of the Elmendorf estate at Lexing ton. Ky, has signed his crop of-burley tobacco to the pooling moyement.
 Fire Which Destroyed the Hyde Park African Methodist church, in Chicago, causing a loss of ss.000, is reported to have been of incenidary origin.
 A Mountain Feud Was Revived in the circuit court room at Hot Springs. Ark, when Will MacDaniels shot E. L. Walker in the presence of Judge Evans.
 Senator AIdrieh and Prof. A. P. An drews in Paris gathering reformation for the report of the American mone- tary commission, are the recipients of much hospitality.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-30

Margaret Price Evans, wife of a New York clubman. committed suicide at PennyIlt, Wales.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-30
steam.hip ArrivaI..

At Isiverpocl: Sept. 2s csnp4ris frorn New York.
 Al Havre Sept :s. La oascoirne, ffem New York
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-30

Fire Which Destroyed the Hyde Park African Methodist church, in Chicago, causing a loss of ss.000, is reported to have been of incenidary origin.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-30

/ The National Guard Association of the United States selected St. Louis
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-30

pr. Haldane Clen1inson, accused of the murder of his wife, Nora Jane Cleminson. was placed on trial at Chi cago.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-30

A Mountain Feud Was Revived in the circuit court room at Hot Springs. Ark, when Will MacDaniels shot E. l.. Walker in the presence of Judge Evans.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-30

The Steamer crosser kurfurst, which arrived at New York from Bremen and Cherbourg, brought the body of Clyde Fitch.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-30

William Montgomery. former cashier of the Alleghany National bank of Pittsburg, Pa, was taken to the fed eral prison at Leavenworth.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-30

Senator AIdrieh and Prof. A. P. An drews in Paris gathering iaformation for the report of the American mone- tary commission, are the recipients of much hospitality.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-30

Part of the Crew of the Norwegian steamer Gere. which was wrecked off the Winter Quarter lightship, reached Philadelphia.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-30

District Attorney Jerome Filed the necessary petition with the bureau of elections of New York indorsing his candidacy for reelection.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-07-29
GRAND LODGE IS
 STILL IN SESSION

The Grand Lodge of colored Py- thas of this State is still in session at the Branch Normal School and many delegates are in attendance. The annual reports of the various off, cers were submitted yesterday an1 approved, The days session was called to order by Vice Grand Chancellor D. (. Gatllng, of Texarkana, More than five hundred delegates registered dur ing the day.
 The reports received were from Secretary T. Bounds, of Madison ;; Grand Medical Director J. C. Thorn , ton and Grand Attorney J. c. Price. Delegate Thompson was seated, after a contest with Dr. Hayman.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-07-29
"A ROYAL COON" AT
 MAIN RINK TONIGHT

The Big Show, "A Royal Coon In Zambez, to be given by the colored talent at the Main Rink tonight, will no doubt be largely attended A sec- tion has been set apart for white pep pie, great many of whom Wili doubtless be present It is promised that the show will be good and clean one and they will be fully re- paid for going. No pains or expense have been spared to make this all en- joyable night for those who come out, as those who will take part i'll the play have practiced nightly for weeks. and will prove themselves highly pros ficient The success that is sure co be is due in a large measure to the
 untring efforts of NJ. W. Walker. !,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-07-29
SAYS HARRY EVANS WENT UP STARS Witness In Dill Assault Case Makes Startling Statement il Court
 Room.
BLASTS PROSECUTION
Evans Is In Court And Will Testify And Give Reason for H is Visit
 To k. of F. Hall.

Little Rock, Ark, July 2s-The daily sensation came in the Dill case this afternoon when Miss My rtle Hale, who has been employed as steuo- eral other physicians who have of fees on the second floor of the build, ing in which the Knights of pythias hall occupies the third. and whose duty it was to watch the front stair- way so as to direct the patients to tho different offices, testified that Earl Dill was not the young man seen coming up the stairway and go to tho Knights of Pythas hall on the morn Harry Evans, son of a well known Iron Mountain conductor was the per- son. Evans was in the court house at the time, having been summoned a1 a witness Miss Hale also testified she was we'll acquainted with Dill and was positive he did not visit tho building the morning the assault WIS committed. Evans is a witness for the defense and there is rumor he will admit being in the building at the time and give reasons for being there, and show he had no connec- tion with the assault The testimony will all be in by night, and tomorrow the State will offer it's rebuttal testi- mony, which will put the argument off until Saturday. The jury is getting seedy looking from it's long confine- ment, but the members appear to 5e happy though all cast longing loohs at the doors when tlle crowds swarm out at the adjournment of the court as though they would appreciate even a few hours of freedom.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-07-29

mission to visit her at stated per iods. During the hearing in Little Rock 1t was testified that Mrs. l.. l.. Culver, of St. Louis, aunt of Willis. had offered the baby's mother $l.0po if she would give up the little one. Mrs. kilpeck of St. Louis. stated that she went to Pine Bluff as the emissary of wealthy Mrs. Culver, and had of fered the amount to Mrs. Willis to re. linquish all claims to the baby. She told the court that Mrs. Willis re piled that all the wealth of Rocke- feller conld not tempt her to give IF her little darling"
 The tragedy of Tuesday in whict Willis lost his life was the outcome of a special order issued by Judge Guy Fulk, of the Second Division o the Pulaski Circuit court, in which he gave Willis ten days in which to have possession of little Mary. The order was being resisted when Ellis suddenly fired bullet through Will lis heart
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-07-29
k. l.. WILGUS GETS
 OFF WITH A FINE

E. L. Wilgu3, me ex-Fort Sn.;;.::; newspaper man who created quite 2 sensation by carrying away the child of a preacher instead of his own coild which he is alleged to have attantp.- ed to kidnap. was tried before Justice John Hill in Van Buren Saturday. The original charge was kidnapping, but it was reduced to disorderly con- duet. He was fined Sl0 and cost. Wilgus wanted to appeal from the de- cision of the court but his attorney induced him to let the matter stand as it was. The money was produced and the man released from custody.- Fort Smith Times Record.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-07-29
Would Rather Die

Mrs. Ellis declares that she would rather die than give up her baby girl She did come very near dying a few months ago when the case got into the courts for the sixth time. Sha was stricken with fear and was un- conscious for two days. Willis do clared at that time that he will never give up trying to recover his little girl and he said he would spend thousands of dollars more in the eff fort. Although the father and moth CT of Mary Willis loved her so dear ly, they did not love each other at all Between them there was bitter hatred
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-07-29

Little Rock. Ark, July 2S.-The time for the preliminary hearing of w. Y. Ellis, who shot and killed N. F. Willis, in this oisv Tuesday, has not been arranged for. His attor- neys, Judge M A. Austin and Hon. James A. Gray announced tonight that they would apply for hearing at the earliest day possible and in the event that he is bound over, ap- plication for a writ of habeas corpus will be made to secure his release on bond Judge Austin returned to Pine Bluff tonight but will come back to to the capital Thursday. Sheriff c. M. Philpot also returned to Pine Bluff Ellis is being cared for in Newport by officers and will probably be re- turned to Little Rock tomorrow.
 L. C. Willis, a brother of the de- ceased, and A. R. Kling, his brother in-law, arrived in Little Rock tonight 'A with Willis body and their mother, wife and sister to that city Thurs day night. The men spent a good portion of the time in company with Senator Jeff Davis and while he says he will not be interested in the pro- secution, it is understood that Willis relatives will employ the attorneys Davis might suggest.
 Since the Little Rock Public has read the details leading up to the killing, the sentiment has been en- tirely changed in favor of Young Ellis. Tuesday night many persons were censuring Ellis for his act, but today many expressions were heard favorable to him.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-07-29
Judge Austin Here

Judge Austin, after his arrival last night, said that the excitement had thoroughly abated and after the pub lie had become more familiar with the facts leading up to the tragedy, many of the very best citizens of Little Rock rendered their sympa- thies and aid in having Young FL lis yindcated in committing what seemed first to be tragic deed with out justification.
 John F. Rutherford and R. l.. Ruth erford, uncles of the defendant; Oscar Ellis. his brother: Percy McGeorge and many other friends throughout
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-07-29
PARKER ROAD FUND
 NOW TOTALS SS8,5I5
F 1. + + F. +++ ++ ++++

The soliciting committee, which has in hand the work Of raising the Park CT road bonus, secured within $25 of $l.000 yesterday, $975 being added to the fund by the committees work during the day. The total amount subscribed to date is $SS,51J. The committee continues to work hard and although the amounts seems small that are being added to the grand total each day, they are gradually bringing the aggregate up to the amount desired, The Pine Bluff Trust Company Has the largest subscriber yesterday, heading the list with $500 The subscribers and their donations listed Wednesday follows:
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-07-29
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

This will introduce to you Mr. C. D. Holcomb, of Pine Bluff, Ark, who represents THE CELEBRATED REM SEN KNITTING MILLS. A trial of these peerless goods will convince you of their true merit.
 trust that you may see fit to give him trial order for your Fall and Winter line of hosiery and underwear, assuring you that the favor will be greatly appreciated by the writer
 Very respectfully
 C. M. KIRBY, State Manager