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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-04-04
NOTED BOOKMAKER
 DIES IN MADEIRA
Penniless, He Shipped for Australia Returning to England With S7So,oeo -One Race Brought Fortune.

London, April 3.--Joseph Thomp- son, the well known bookmaker, has just died in Madeira His health for several years has been more or less broken, and eventualv he WAS obliged to give LID travel;n the meetings leaving his partnera 10 occupy his pitch" in Tatersalla The firm com prised Joe as he was familiarly cal led, his brother, Barney, Harry Hart, and another, and il will be continued under it's present registered title.
 In his II years Joe Thompson crowded enough of life for twice the age. When youngster he left Lon- don for Australia with nothing, and after laboiat thirty years of 1t out there returned with s750, 900. He shipped before the mast for the voyage out and home, but broke contract in or der to try his luck it the gold dig gings. His desertion was accomplish ed after dark by means of an empty water cask, in which he paddled him. self ashore, and the country swallow ed him up What success i1e met with as digger is not known, put he made pile of money subsequently, as q bookmaker and owner of horses He was called the King of the Ring. and he bestowed this name on one of his best horses. The champion Of them all was Don Juan, who won him number of races, and, incidentally, a lot Of money. Joe ganbled in those days, and once he backed Don Juan to win s200 00o The horse develope3 leg" and spent the whole of the night proceeding the race with limb in an ice bucket, treatment which, combined with his sterling merit, en- abled him to get first past the post. 1t was practically the same with 0tt Joe when he won the Grand National.
 Bushrangers "held up" Thompson more than once, but they were always disappointed of the expected booty He outwitted them by earring all Of his note and gold in the axle of his buggy As mentioned he brought s75O, 900 back to England That was nearly twenty years ago. and he used to say he lost s5oo,o0o of it. One of his contemporaries dropped larger hum even than that and died worth nothing Thompson was once indebted for a nice coup to a coincidence Out In Australia he knew woman who went by the knick name of the I'm dian Queen" and when Teddy flcb- on won the Canhridgeshire with In dian Queen the AngloAustralian both backed her and made his book for her Altogether the firm scooped 365, 900. Thompson made [ large Aouble-event book, though in common | with other operators in this line, he seldom, if ever, laid the n1athe matical ! odds against combination. He prid ! ed himself on having helped to ere
 ate the fifteen minutes objection rule, [ and was responsible for the erection of the stewards stand at Eewbury. This wa an Australian idea which he hoped to see generally adopted in England but Newtury still has q monopoly of it.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-04-04

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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-04-04

GOLD WEATHER HAS COME. HAVE YGU HAD YOUR BROKEN WINDOW PINES FIXED. IF NOT no TT NOW AND LET MDASIEs.- R4rGHMAN D0 THE WORK. OLD PRONE, ses,
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-14
Frantic Delirium Both Outside and Inside on
Request for Vote of Confidence
DEVELOPMENTS IN POSTMEN'S STRIKE
Public and Press Galleries ClearedSocasts Verge
of Fsticuffs with the Observation-Disclosures Confid-
ent that the Strike will be Over in Few Days
Strike Leaders Declare the Government is "Bluffing.

normal. and at some places. notably
Bordeaux. tth telegraphers who went
out yesterday returned to their posts
The concerted efforts of the strikers
stationed at various bureaus in HRr1s
to induce their comrades to join the
movement have been without effect
The authorities are confident and ex-
press publicly their firm belief that
The strike will be over in few days
On the other hand, the leaders of the
strike say that the government is
'blufhng" and that its figures regard
ing the number of men out is rid1cu-
lous. They assert that the movement
will extend rapidly, and apply vile
epithets to Premier Clemenceau, min
lister of public works, Barthou, and
other government ofictals. They also
intimate that the General Federation
of Labor soon will make a dramatic
appearance on the scene.
Situation Worse at Havre.
ONLY at Havre. where both the post
and telegraph services are practically
tied UP, is the situation worse today.
Total Number of Strikers 934.
The official statistics issued at noon
give the total number of strikers at
s84
The postmen charged with the deliv-
ery Of newspapers refused to make
their rounds this morning. They were
expelled from the postoffice and were
replaced by men Of the navy.
Despatch of American Mails Insured.
The American chamber of commerce
in Paris has organized a special SER
vice 10 insure the despatch of the
American mills via Cherbourg and
HavFe.
Another Signal Victory for Clemenceau
Paris, MAY 13.-The turbulent ses-
sion of the chamber Of deputies today
ended in another signal victory for
Premier Clemenceau when the govern
rnent's policy with regard to the postal
strike was alphabetically endorsed by
vote Of asa to SO, including also the
governments insistence that the postal
employees and other functionaries have
no right to strike. Immediately after
wards tie chamber passed a vote of
general confidence in the government,
365 to 159.
The strikers received the chambers
rebuke with a shrug of the shoulders,
declaring that it only served to bind
closer their forces, which would soon
startle the country by a big increase
and a rapid extension Of the general
movement On the other hand, ii is
intimated that the government has
other plans in view to offset any seri-
GUS growth of the strike.
Little Change in the Situation.
Up to midnight there was no change
in the situation. If anything, it was in
the direction of a weakening of the
strike sentiment. The general convic-
tion is that if the movement does not
make vast strides tomorrow it is al
most certain of complete failure.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-14

Paris, MAY zS.@<Tnere were wild
ecenes in the chamber Of deputies this
afternoon when tiBs government asked
for a vote Of confidence on the attitude e
assumed by 1t in the strike of the gov
ernment employees. NM. Se1nbat and
Jaures warmly defended the stand TAX
en- by the pogtInen, and the latter de-
clared that the battle Which had be-
gun would not end until the function
aries were possessed OF the same Syn
dicate" rights as the private workmen.
He asserted that for years past par
hamsntary majority had encouraged
syndicatis1n," and he pointed out that
the Swedish government had just con-
cluded a five years contract with the
employees of the state controlled rail-
roads.
Session Closed.
Suddenly. amid growing excitement,
M. Com brouze, radical republican, in
teryened and virtually charged the So
ciaIjsts with being the tools of the re-
sctionaries. Ee declared specifically
that NJ Morel owed his sS2t to the
Duke D'Uzes.
Instartly the chamber was in an up
roar. NJ. Morel tried in vain to make
himself heard above the clanor, and
N. Brisson. president of the chamber,
clopped his nat on his head as a sign
that the session was closed.
The turnult however continued. one
of ths delegates bounded over the
presidents chair, grabbed the bell, and
rang it fuHiously. Then the socialists
began singing the 'Internationale," to
which NJ BaudFy d'Asson and his roy
alist colleagues. standing on cnalrs'
replied by singing "Vive Henry W.
Galleries Cleared.
Finally the public and the press gal
Ieries were cleared. But there was
frantic delirium both inside and out
side Of the chamber. NJ. BaVdry GAS
son climbed the tribune and, with the
socisiists shouting aad singing, he
tried to harangue the deputies. Out
side in the corridors several persons
who raised the cry ''Vive lie Roll" were
almost mobbed.
On Verge of Fistieuffs.
Premier Clernenoeau and the min
listers remained on their benches. At
first ii was apparent they were anus
ed. but later they grew indignant at
this 'scandalous exhibition in the midst
Of a serious debate, and summoned the
sergeant at arms, N1lo elected M. Bau-
dry r'Asson and closed the steps Of the
tribune
After an hours hnternission the ses-
sion was resumed. NJ BaNdry GAS
son mounted the tribune to make
personal explanation, but the socialists
soon were on the verge of hsticuffs
with the radicals, and the sergeant at
arms again was forced to intervene.
Strike Apparently Failing, Government
Says,
The number of striking government
employees shows no appreciable In
crease this morning. The services are
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-14

The Baptist ministers conference of
New London county held its May meet
ing with the Third Baptist church in
North Stonington Tuesday. In the
forenoon session Rev. D. ]. Nelly of
Danielson presented an admirable pa
per on The Minister in His Study. At
1890 the company was entertained at
dinner by the woman of the church at
the home of the pastor, Rev. Lucian
Drury. The invocation was offered by
Rev. E. w. Potter Rev. ]. p. Brown
oF New London was expected TO give
an address at the afternoon meeting,
but. being called upon to officiate at a
funeral, was unable to fill his assign
Inent. A free discussion. which proved
spirited and enjoyable, continuing the
subject of the morning was therefore
improvised Rev. c. K. Flanders sang
q solo The clergymen present were
Revs. D. J. Nelly of Danielson. ]. r
Very w T. Thayer, l.. w Frink, ~
+. Nye and D. w. Cannon 4, Norwil n,
n. r. Prindle OF Preston. j. H. Adams
of Pendleton Hill. G. 3. Marston of
Stonington, H 3. Rankin of Noank
Z. w. Potter of Jewett City. G.. r. Atha
of Groton, o. G. Buddington of Po-
0uonoc, G. c. Luther of Old Lyme, J.
G. Ward of Eefingwell, Rev. G. w
Rigler. D. D., and Rev. ]. L. Peacock of
Westerly Rev. c. K. Flanders of Hart
ford and the resident pastor, Rev. Lu-
clan Drury
In the evening Rev. Fl. 3. Rankin
gave an interesting and instructive
stereopsicon lecture, Day at Ellis
Island, to full house.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-14
National conares. Of Mothers.

Philadelphia, Pa, May 13.-The ex-
eeutive committee Of the National
Congress of Mothers today concluded
two days conference here, at which
arrangements were completed for the
meeting of the national board of man
ageps OF the congress. 10 be held in
Atldntic City November and 10. Re-
ports showed that the work of the
child hygiene department of the con-
gress is well under way. The work
has been taken up in Massachusetts.
Providence. Il. l.. Hartford, Conn. and
other places.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-14
Funeral of Heinrich conried.

New York, May 13-Heinrich Con-
ried was buried today in the Cypress
iiills cemetery, Brooklyn, after there
had been short prayer ceremony at
his home and an elaborate musical ser
vice in the Metropolitan opera house
where he was director for a number of
years
The funeral cortege passed down
Broadway on its way to the Metropol-
ltan opera house, and again on its way
to the cemetery. Everywhere along the
theatrical lane hats were DOTTED and
men remained uncovered until the pro-
cession passed.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-14
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.
Names Of Special Joint Committee to
Be Made Known Tuesday.

Hartford Conn. May t3.-The names
of the special joint committee OF the
house and senate to take up consider
alton OF the public utilities commission
will be made known on Tuesday
Speaker Banks has already said tnat
he will name Representative Chandler
Of Rocky Hill as the house chairman
and also Representative Wilton OF
New London. Senator Brooks Is ex-
pected to name Senator Barnum Of
the committee on interpretations as the
committee chairman. There was con-
siderable gossip in the corridors after
the session as TO the other members.
1t was thought possibly one OF the
Bridgeport senators would be named.
The change Of attitude of many OF the
senators on the matter OF reference Of
the bill to the special committee has
given currency 10 a report that the
lobbyists. who have been hard at work
against this action. had had a comer-
ence and decided 70 let up on their
opposition, with the object of giving
the committee fEae rein 20 report a
mild measure. In connection with the
report OF this conference IL was stated
that considerable politics bearing upon
the next state campaign have crept
into the present situation. and the
prominent party leaders are urging the
opponents OF the principle OF the pub
lie utilities measure TO exercise diplo-
macy.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-14
SMELLING COS. TO COMPETE.
D. Ryan Denies international and
American Have Made Rate Pact.

Denver, May 1S.-John D. Ryan,
president of the International Smelling
and Refining company, who is in Den
yer to consult with Vice President
Dennis Sheedy on the advisability of
competing with the American Smelt-
ing and Refining company in Colorado
emphatically denies that any rate
agreement has been entered into be-
tween the two companies.
Our company win be competitive in
every sense of the word, said Mr.
Ryan. I'VE are after the business"
Mr. Ryan stated that the new plant
Of the International company at Tooele
Utah, thirty-five miles from Salt Lake
City, will go into commission by Jan
/. 1910.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-14
REPORTS READ AND ACCEPTED.
Meeting of Grand Court of Society of
Founders and Patriots.

Hartford, Conn. May 13.-At the
meeting of the grand court of the So
ciety of Founders and Patriots here
today the reports of the work of the
past year were read and accepted and
the following officers elected: Governor
general, ex-Gov. Rollin s. Woodruff
New Haven; deputy governor general
]. A. Belts. New York; chaplain gem
eral Rev. DIR. L. p. Johns, New York.
secretary general c. e. Leonard. New
York; treasurer general Dr. w. A.
Dorland Pennsylvania; attorney gem
eral, Robert H. Hinckley, Pennsy1va-
mia; registrar general, DIR. w. E. Fitch
New York; geneologist. general. G. F.
Newcomb historian general. G. H.
Richards, New York: councillors for
three years, l.. A. Ames of New York
w. E. FaxOn of Hartford and DIR. j. A
Converse of Pennsylvania.
The officers were installed tonight
after which a banquet was held at
which addresses were made b. former
Governor Woodruff. Mayor f. w.
Hooker of Hartford, Rev. DR.. c. Wads-
worth Jr., of New York. II. S. Cum
mings of Stamford, Col. R. f. Prime
of New York and c. f. Leonard Of
New York
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-14
Look to America
For Assistance
VILLAGERS DESTITUTE AND LIv-
ING IN THE OPEN.
EARTHQUAKE SUFFERERS
In Portugal Need Aid, Says Consul at
5oston-Three Towns Entirely De-
stroyed-FaiIure of Crops.

Boston, May 13.-Advices which have
reached the Portuguese consul in this
city Viscount De Vale Da Costa, con-
cerning the earthquake OF April % in
the vicinity of Lisbon. indicate much
suffering among the inhabitants of
that region that he decided today to
make an appeal for assistance to the
American people.
Great Property Damage.
In Lisbon itself there. was great
property damage. according to the des-
patches received. by the consul. and
the towns OF Samora. Benavente and
Salveterra De Magos on the south
side of the Tagus river. opposite Lis
bon, were entirely destroyed Forty
six persons are reported TO have been
killed, many are missing and scores
were injured.
Destitute Living in Tents.
The villagers are destitute and ara
living In tents and I'm the open
throughout the countryside Owing 10
the failure OF tho crops in that por-
tion Of Portugal last year, the inhab-
itants OF the places not affected by the
earthquake can do little to relieve the
suffering OF the homeless.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-14
EX-LlEUT.-GoV RIDDLE KILLED.
Was Thrown from an Automobile
Near Salina, Kan.

Salina, Kan, May ia P. Riddle,
ex-Lieutenant Governor Of Kansas. was
killed near here today in an automo-
bile accident.
Mr.. Riddle was on a pleasure trip to
Salina from Minneapolis. Kan, his
home. lie was accompanied by a par
ty of four. The car struck an en-
bankment five miles north of Salina
throwing three of the occupants into
a ditch. Mr. Riddle struck on Ms head
and lived only an hour.
Mr.. Riddle was elected lieutenant
governor of Kansas in 1854 on the re-
publican ticket, and served out Gov
ernor John A. Martins administration.
For % years he had been editor and
owner of the Minneapolis Messenger
He was born ait Harlemsburg in 1S45.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-14
President Tucker Leaves Dartmouth
College June 15.

Hanover, n. H. May 15.-President
William Jewett Tucker of Dartmouth
college will complete his official work
with the close of the academic year
June Is. President fuckers condition.
al resignation was announced a year or
more ago, but the date on which II
would take effect was left open. To-
morrow, The Dartmouth. the official
college paper. will say that DIR. Tuck
er has now decided definitely that his
term as the executive head of the col
legs- shall come to an end with the
close of the COLLEGE wear.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-14
Commissioners Named.

Governor Frank B. Weeks Wednes-
day named Louis c. Kingsbury of
Hartford Margaret S. Loughlin of
Norwich and William A Wilcox of
Waterbury members of the state board
of osteopathic registration and exam
ination for a term of two years from
July l, 1909. They are all reappoint-
ments.
Governor Weeks has also named the
commission of the care and preserva-
tion of the Fort Griswold tract for
a term of two years from July 1. 1909.
as follows: Sara T. Kinney. Hartford;
Ernest E. Rogers, New London; Clara
2. Whitman Groton: H. Wales Lines,
Meriden: Mrs. A. J. Muzzy, Bristol. .
Morton F. Plant. Groton; Louis r.
Robinson, Hartford.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-14
New Department for Conneeticut Ae-
rcultuPal College Poultry Work.
(Suen4aI to The BuIleknl

Hartford. May 13.-There was re-
ported to the house today by the COM
Inittee on agriculture thH bill by
which the Connecticut agricultural COL
lsse is TO have built a now depart
merit for its poultry work, whkGh car
ries an appropriation OF $40. eco for the
purpose. II has not yet been before
the appropriations committee, which
must find the money for the project,
and was therefore referred by the
house to that committee.
The bill provides FOR a brooder
house, incubator house, exhibition
building, main feed building, general
work shop and minor buildings.
Charles A. Capsp, 8. S. Patterson and
Llewellyn J. Storrs OF the trustees OF
the institution are named a committee
to have charge of the work.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-14
Wireless Class in Ohio University.

wireless telegraphy win be trained in
the engineering department at Ohio
State university. The first class will
start with the third term in the next
college year. A complete equipment
will be installed. capable of commune
eating with the wireless stations at
Cleveland, Detroit and other points on
the Great Lakes.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-14
EPISCOPAL CHURCH CONGRESS.
Subject Of Spiritual and Mental Heal
ing Discussed.

Boston. May 13.-An attempt by So
called radicals in the church to have
members OF the other denominations
invited to deliver addresses and take
part In the discussion was defeated by
the general committee in charge of the
Episcopal church congress in session
i'm this city.
Tonight's session, at which was dis
cussed the subject of psychotherapy
as embodied in the Emmanuel move
ment system OF mental and spiritual
healing. originated by Rev. DR.. Elwood
Worcester Of this city. was the most
largely attended since the present con-
gress was opened.
Psychotherapy as an aid to pastoral
work was defended by Rev. Lyman p.
Powell OF Northampton and Rev DR..
Samuel s. Marquis of Detroit. DR.
Thomas Darlington. health officer OF
New York city and Rev. DR.. Charles
L. Slattery of Springfield formerly
dean Of the Cathedral of Our Merci-
full Savior, Fairibault. Mimi, held dis
genting opinions
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-14
Militia for Norwich!

Representative Tibbits of Norwich
has called upon Governor Weeks with
a request that some if not all the regi-
ments of the National guard of the
state be sent to this city on July 5
and 6, the occasion being the observ-
ance Of the 250th anniversary of the
settlement of the town.
He was referred to Major D. A
Blakeslee, the chairman of the com
mittee on appropriations 10 see what
the possibilities of providing for the
transportation. of the soldiers were
1t is understood here that the Coast
Artillery companies and the one or two
companies of infantry in this end of
the state are what it is desired to
secure.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-14
PendIeton Hill Postoffiee.

The United States civil service COM
mission announces that on Saturday,
June 5. 1909. an examination will be
held at North Stonington, Conn, for
the position of fourth class postmas-
ter of class 3 at Pendleton HILL Conn.
The compensation of the postmaster
at this office was $141 for the last
fiscal year. Age limit 21 years and
over in the date of the examination.
Applicants must reside within the ter
ritory supplied by the postoffice nam
ed above, The examination is open to
all citizens of tine United States who
can comply with the requirements.
Application forms and full informa-
tion concerning the requirements Of
the examination can be secured from
Pendleton Hill postoffice or from the
United States civil service commission,
Washington, D. c.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-14
SHE USED THE SMOKING CAR.
Long Island Passenger Puffed Away
With the Men.

New York, May 13-A young woman
created something OF a commotion in
an electric train bound from Jamaica
TO BROOKLYN yesterday afternoon. She
came aboard at Morris Park, and en-
tered the smoking car. The conductor
told her where she was going but she
gave him no sign that she heard him,
and sat down beside a laborer who
was smoking a pipe. Again the con-
ductor spoke 10 her, remarling that
she was in the smoking car.
She thanked him. said the fact was
obvious, handed over her ticket. ex-
tracted a cigarette from a silk covered
red case, and began to pun satishedly.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-14
THE THREE FRIENDLY NATIONS
Garden Party at Toxic Shows Feeling
of America, England and Japan.

Toxic, May 13.-The garden party
given by Prince Shimazu in honor of
Rear Admiral Giles B. Harber, COM
mander of the Third division of the
Pacific squadron, and Rear Admiral
the Hon. Sir Hedworth Lambton, COM
mander of the British Asiatic squad
ron, was a brilliant success. 1t was
generally felt that the occasion served
to demonstrate that the most cordial
friendship exists between the three
nations charged with joint RESPONSE
hility in maintaining peace in the far
east. Besides the army and navy. the
aristocracy and business interests were
strongly represented among the $50
guests at the party.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-14
NARRoWs DOWN TO ONE MAN.
Search for Murderer of Mrs. REGISTER
Continues-Ons More Suspect.

Providence. X. l., May 13-The
search for the murderer of Miss Laura
E. REGISTER of Cranston, whose body
covered with wounds and bruises, was
found In the Jewish cemetery on Res
ervoir avenue, in Cranston last Tues
day morning, has narrowed down to-
night to one man only, according to
the police. 1t was said that this man
had been seen in company with Miss
REGISTER quite frequently and that he
had been missing from. his home since
last Monday. The police are endeavor-
ing 20 locate him.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-14
BISHOPS SCORE @sELFIsH RIcH."
United Brethren Church Hold a Con-
ference at Canton, o.

Canton, o., May 13.-The twenty
fifth worldwide quadrennial confer
ence of the United Brethren church
began a twelve days session here to-
day. Bishop ]. S. Mills of Annville.
Pa. who is presiding, delivered the
ouadrennial address of the bishops
calling for equal rights and COM
plete justice for all men in all sta
tions"
The bishops call attention to the
growing disposition of the selfish
rich" to keep away from church in
terests, direct the attention of the
church to the skeptical criticisms of
the age, and call on the ministry and
laity to combat it with pure gospel
backed by intelligence"