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Evening star., 1909-06-10
TO GIVE MILLION TO NORWAY.
Norwegians in America Plan Big
Gift to Fatherland.

The Norwegian government will have
81, ,OOO. 900 at it's disposal in 1914. it's cen.
tennial year, as gift of the Norwe-
gians of this country, according to. re-
ports from Minneapolis. MINI. where a
meeting was called for the purpose CT
planning a subscription campaign.
There were over 100 delegates present
at the meeting in Minneapolis June .
which was called at the city hall. Dele.
gates were present from nearly every
state in the Union.
1t was decided to perfect an organiza-
tion, with a vice president in each state
to superintend the work of raising the
money later to be turned over to the
Norwegian government.
The only provision that is specified in
the governments expenditure of the
money Is that 2o5,O crowns. amount
ing to about 100000, shall be used for
the restoration of the Cathedral OF
Trondhjem, a historic ruin. The remain
der of the fund is to be so used to bene-
fit the largest number of people.
A grand celebration will be held in
Norway in 1914, in observance of the
Tooth anniversary Of the freedom of Nor
way from Denmark
Senator Thorpe Of Wilmar. Mimi, who
has been prominently identified with the
movement. was elected president Of the
society. and the appointment of vice
presidents for each state will be made
in a short time.
Evening star., 1909-06-10
SIX MEN BURN TO CRISP.
Molten Iron in Ohio Furnace Pours
on Workmen.

WHEELING, w. Va, June 1O.-At least
six men we're burned to a crisp, four
fatally injured and ten seriously hurt here
last night. Thirty others had narrow
escapes.
Shortly after 8 o'clock last night a
slip occurred in the Martins Ferry
(Ohio) furnace of the Wheeling Steel and
Iron Company. Fifty workmen were
gathered about the furnace, making ready
to drill in for the 8 o'clock cast. Without
a moments warning there was a terrific
roar and great masses OF molten iron
spurted from the furnace. sweeping down
the Workmen.
Twenty or more were caught in the on
rush. Six men are known to have been
caught by the hot iron and their bodies
burned to a crisp. Fourteen others were
badly mutilated. Arms and legs were
burned off, and some were showered from
head to foot with white-hot metal
Those of the workmen who were not in
jured rushed panic-stricken from the fur
mace into the streets. and up to late last
night efforts to account for all of them
were futile. While there are now twenty
known victims. how many men escaped
cannot be ascertained. and it may be pos
sible that others perished.
All the men were foreigners.
Frederick Zimmerman, manager of the
furnace. was seriously burned In attempt
ing to save some of the men from death.
AS one man was swept past him In the
stream of molten iron he reached forth
and grasped the poor fellows arm, which
parted from the body, and the victim
sank to fiery death.
Evening star., 1909-06-10
DOESN'T EXPECT TROUBLE.
Mexican Ambassador Discusses Po
litical Conditions in His Country.

After an absence in Europe of sew
eral weeks, on account Of the illness Of
his wife. Senor de la Barra. Mexican
ambassador to the United States, has
returned to this city. Sonora de la
Barra has improved much in health,
but was unable to return to Washing
ton at this time. She will remain in
Paris with her two sons, probably un :
til some time in July.
In speaking of the reports in news
papers in this country that trouble
may arise in Mexico out Of the candi-
dacy Of Gen. Reyes for vice president.
the ambassador said that he was GER
tain that no such disturbances will
occur. He added that the people of
the entire country are most anxious
that peace be maintained and that
nothing interfere with the prosperity
of the country.
The ambassador finds no significance
in the attitude of the government to-
ward the few officers of the artillery
corps as a result of their political ac-
tivity. He explained that although he
had no official communications on the
subject he knew by means OF private
letters that the officers were to be ac-
corded the right to vote. as all citizens
are. but that they were not to be per-
mitted to take an active part in po-
litical clubs and organizations.
Evening star., 1909-06-10
NO OLD OR FEEBLE VETS.
Gray Survivors Of Civil War Refuse
to Fall Out Of Line.

| MEMPHIS, Tenn, June 1O.-C1ad in
the rough gray homespun which they
wore in the sixties. and carrying their
ancient rifles, 10000 United Confeder.
ate Veterans marched in what was
probably the last big parade in which
they will ever participate.
| Some wore struggling boards as gray
as their uniforms. There were many
empty sleeves.
The heat was intense-the culmina-
| tion OF three days of the warmast
| weather Memphis has had in years. The
sun beat down piteOusly upon the as
phalted streets and was thrown back
into the faces of the heavily clad vet
Grams as they marched along.
At the suggestion of the parade COM
| mittee, the line OF march was cut
| down to about one mile. The counter
| march was eliminated.
No Old or Feeble Confederates.
Commanders of divisions and bri-
gades directed that the older and fee
drop out. Officers reported they could
find no men old enough or feeble
enough to take advantage of the in
dulgence.
Bands from all over the south,
here and there. through the parade.
When steps Jagged or aged limbs
trembled. stirring notes OF Dixie or
My Maryland" were sufficient to rein
vigorate the marchers. Everywhere
where f1ags-the stars and bars Of the
lost cause.
The parade was led by Maj Gen. John
H. Mcdowell. grand marshal and the
veterans, marching by the divisions in
which they served. followed behind. Al
the head of each division rode the spon-
sors and maids of honor. southern girls
wearing huge crimson shoulder knots that
told of their proud position.
Following the regular divisions came the
survivors of Forests famous cavalry
corps. gray clad. with the Haunting yel-
low trimmings which denoted their arm
of the service.
The Sons of Confederate Veterans, sew
eral thousand strong. closed the parade.
Grant Reviews Parade.
In the reviewing stand, in the place of
honor, surrounded by governors of three
states. stood a heavy. athletic-looking
man in civilian garb his closely trimmed
black beard sprinkled with gray. The
man was Gen. Frederick d. Grant. U. s.
A.. son of the Federal commander who
received the surrender of the southern
army at Appomattox.
Bearing a strong resemblance to his
famous father Gen. Grant attracted q
great deal OF attention. More than one
ager hand was brought sharply to visor
in salute as the parade passed
Evening star., 1909-06-10
FORTUNE IN AN OLD SAFE.
Treasure Found in Relic Of a Public
Sale of Thirty Years Ago.

SEAFORD, Del, June 1O.-Inside a safe
bought at public sale over thirty years
ago ex-Coroner Nathaniel Conway OF
Sussex county has found fortune. At
the time of the purchase Conway carted
the safe to his stable and left IL unopened.
He decided recently to examine the con-
tents. and with hammers and other tools
broke the lock. Gold coins of various de-
nominations rolled out on the floor. The
noise attracted a crowd, and spectators
looking through the windows say Conway
could be seen gathering the gold from the
floor and putting ii in bags When inter-
viewed later Conway refused to say how
much gold the safe contained, but de-
clared he could live the rest of his days
in luxury.
Evening star., 1909-06-10
Elected Mayor Of Lexington.

LEXINGTON, Va. June los. B.
Walker was elected mayor of Lexington
over William r. Kennedy. the incumbent.
by a majority of five votes. Four of
Kennedys councilmen were elected. as
follows: o. Campbell. H. c. Wise. Reid
White and NJ B. Corse: and two of
Walkers, w. N. Key and Charles Pole
kennedy defeated Walker two years ago
by q ma jority Of votes out of 203 votes
cast.
Evening star., 1909-06-10
PINES TRIAL MAY END TODAY
COUNSEL MAKING FINAL ARGU.
MENTS TO THE JURY.
General and Personal News Of Alex
andria-Closing Exercises Of
st. Mary's Academy.
snecial pispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
ALEXANDRIA. Va, June 10.-Final ar
guments in the case OF Richard Pines. one
of the four men accused Of the murder of
Walter r. Schultz, were begun at 30
o'clock this afternoon by Commonwealth
Attorney Brent. who opened for the state
He was followed by Attorney Nicol for
the defense The closing address to the
jury will be made by Mr.. Brent Pines
case will probably be given to the. jury
about 4 o'clock this afternoon.
The introduction of testimony was con-
cluded at 11:4O o'clock this morning.
Prayers for instructions we're then sub
mitted without argument.
Judge Barley announced that he may
possibly start the trial of James Dorsey.
the third OF the four men charged with
the Schultz murder. tomorrow.
Pines today made statement to a re-
porter Of The Star that he expected to ,be
convicted He said: ''They have got me
fair this time, but am innocent
After adjournment yesterday afternoon
the jury visited the scene of the murder.
accompanied by Smith and Pines. Judge
Barley was also there. Smith again told
Of what he claims occurred the night
Schultz was murdered. Other places Wis
tied by the jury were Ben Moore's place.
Ed Green's poolroom and the Taylor
home.
Exercises at st. Mary's Academy.
The forty-frst annual closing exercises
OF st. Mary's Academy will be held at
$3.50 O'Clock tomorrow afternoon In the
opera house. musical and literary pro-
gram, in which the scholars will partici-
pate, has been prepared. Diplomas of
graduation will be conferred on Margaret
Daily of Phoebus, Va, and Ida Crilly,
Helen Corbett, Marie Green and Lola
Ashton of this city. Those who will re-
ceive diplomas for the two years busi-
ness course are Rose Lash, Nettie
Studs, Esther Kuhn and Agnes Grau-
mann of this city; Alma Desio of Wash
intgon, and Mary Kavanaugh of Staun-
ton. Va.
Harry Van Meter was arraigned in the
Police Court today to answer charge of
assaulting Joseph Downey. who was per-
forming with a company at the opera
house Downey told the court that Tues
day night last, on the stage at the opera
house, Van Meter accused him of having
been drinking, then called him a name,
struck him and kicked him in the face.
A fine of $25 was imposed and an appeal
noted.
A fine of $50 was imposed in the case of
Roy Payne, charged with carrying brass
knuckles.
Rev. w. F. Watson, pastor of the First
Baptist Church. this city, will make an
address at the Woodlawn Baptist Church
Sunday afternoon in connection with the
celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of
the Sunday school.
Evening star., 1909-06-10
Lieut.. schoonmaker in Trouble.

The case of Second Lieut. Louis P
Schoonmaker, 10th Cavalry, has been re-
ceved at the War Department for the
action of the President That young off,
Ger was convicted by court martial con-
vened in the Philippines of duplicating
his pay accounts and other financial ir-
regularities. 1t is understood he was
sentenced to be dismissed. Lieut. Schoon-
maker is from New Jersey and was grad
uated from the United States Military
Academy in June, 1905.
Evening star., 1909-06-10
West Virginia Nurse Missing.

PARKERSBURG, ". Va, June 10
Matte Stevens. trained nurse here. has
been missing from the home of her sister,
Mrs Eldoris Mccoy, since Tuesday even
ing. The woman, who is thirty-eight
years old, left a note stating that she
Evening star., 1909-06-10
Preacher Sentenced to Chain Gang.

ROANOKE, Va, June 10.-Rev. w. d.
Hopkins. a Baptist preacher. with
churches at Davy and Welch. w. Va,
was fined 500 and sentenced TO ninety
days on the chain gang by Police Re-
corder Crockett at Bluefield. Hopkins
offense was that of pulling big pistol
from his pocket and pointing it at two
colored boys. The preacher went to Blue
Evening star., 1909-06-10

field to meet his wife, who had been visit
ing in Virginia.
Evening star., 1909-06-10

was becoming a charge on her relatives
and friends and that she had gone away
not to return and they would never hear
from her It is the opinion that the
woman became deranged and may have
committed suicide. although her note said
that she would not bring disgrace on the
family. The police have secured no clue.
Evening star., 1909-06-10
Personal Mention.

George Pratt Smith. son Of Mr.. George
a. Smith of 2O19 Columbia road. was
graduated at the Tome School for Boys,
Port Deposit, Nd, Tuesday morning.
June 8.
Evening star., 1909-06-10
Internal Revenue Examinations.

The United States civil service commits
sion announces an examination to be held
September l. 1909, at Washington. ID. c.,
for the positions of deputy collector. clerk
and storekeeper-Sauger in the internal
revenue district of Maryland.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-06-25
Walks for Enjoyment.

Miss Floy Burt OF Laingsburg, a
teacher in the schools of that village
was in Mason Thursday night, hay-
ing walked the entire distance,
coming by way of Pine Lake and
Okemos. Friday morning she left
for Jackson, where she was to visit
friends until Monday and then take
up her tramp to Dowagiac. Miss
Burt is a prepossessing young wo-
man, a fine conversationalist, of
modest demeanor and a great lover
of outdoor life. In explanation Of
her unusual trip Miss Burt said: 81
have always wanted to take a long
tramp across the country all by my
self, my mothers objections being
the only reason l have not attempt
ed it before, but am going to be
married next fall, and decided It
must be now or er."-Mason
News
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-06-25
George Hunt Post.

On Monday evening at the Office
of DR.. H. S. Cole an organization OF
Spanish American war comrades to
be known as George Hunt Post was
formed, then ame being in honor of
the late George Hunt, of this city,
formed, the name being in honor of
member of Co. G, 33d Michigan
Infantry. officers were elected as
follows:
Commander, Frank Evans; SEN
ior vice commander, Ralph Blake /;
junior vice commander, Walter
Jackson; chaplain, Rev. G.. H.
Hanks; adjutant, DR.. H. S. Cole;
quartermaster, Fred H. Brown; Of
ficer of the day, A. J. VanEpps; Of
ficer of the guard, Harry l.. Van
Dyne; trustees, Charles Gould, NJ. ]
Phillips and w. F. Stevens, to serve
for one, two and three years re-
spectively.
The Post starts with eighteen
charter members and the charter is
to be kept open thirty days to give
all eligible an opportunity to join
The plan of organization and the
principles of the order are very sim
liar to the Grand Army of the Re-
public.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-06-25
Premium Lists of the West Michi-
gan Fair.

We are pleased to acknowledge
receipt of copy of the Premium
List of the West Michigan State Fair
to be held at Grand Rapids. Septem-
Der 18th to 18th. The book con-
tains EOS pages and cover, the de-
sign of the latter being new, with a
painting by Rosa Bonheur, the fa-
nous painter of horses, as a central
figure.
To exhibitors in the various de-
partments of the Fair, $17,500 in
prizes is offered.
Secretary f. d. Conger's fore
word to the Premium List contains
the announcement that the policy of
the Fair this year will be the same
as last year, and accordingly there
will be no gambling devices, wheels
of fortune nor Intoxicating liquor
on the grounds.
A herd of trained seals and a
troupe of performing jaguars, leop-
ards, panthers, and other wild ami
mails are included in the free attrac-
tions which will appear before the
Grand Stand each afternoon. The
expense of procuring these novelties
this season is double the amount
paid for similar features last year.
Copies of the Premium List may
be had at this Office.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-06-25
Changes i'm Drain Law.

The laws relating to the establish
ment of drains was considerably
changed by the last legislature,
among other things providing that
an application for locating and es-
tablishing or deepening, widening,
Strengthening, or relocating a drain
shall be signed by one-third of the
freeholders traversed by the drain
and for cleaning out a drain but one
fourth of such freeholders is neces-
sary. At present the law requires
one-half of such free-holders and in
addition thereto five that are Ii
able to an assessment. It is claim
ed that under the present law it YVES
impossible to procure drainage, par
ticularly in the northern counties,
on account of the nonresident own
ers of lands, who of course were not
interested. 1t also provides that
not more than 25 per cent. of the
cost of any drain shall be spread up
on the townships or cities at large
that are benefited or traversed by
the drain. Township boards will
hereafter be called upon to pass up
on the question of approving petit
tions for drains. These amendments
take effect September 2.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-06-25
ShiaWassee.

All crops are in fine condition
but warm shower of rain is much
needed.-D. II. Morris had quite a
twist with the grip during last week.
Grace Mccullough came
home from Owosso last Saturday
for the summer vacation.-Mrs.
Halle Bull went to Haslett last
Friday for few days visit with
friends at that place.-The event
last Sunday at Mccall park was Hog
Island VS.. Shiatown, resulting in a
victory for THE former club.-Mrs.
Ables entertained a daughter from
Byron during last week.-Fred Cook
spent Sunday with his parents in
Corunna.-T. Lawcock bought new
work horse last week.-Teams from
Morrice are gathering cream for the
creamery at that place.-Lee West
and wife of Vernon spent Sunday
with her parents here.-James Gal
laway is working at the light plant
during the vacation of Earl West
who is taking rest after two years
and eight months steady work.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-06-25
Good Road Work i'm Bennington
Township.

1--WE raised $2S00 for highway
purposes this year and the money is
being expended in doing work which
will improve the roads permanent
ly," said a Bennington township
farmer to The Times. YES" said
another resident of the township,
1--WE could raise more money easily
if it was not for the fact that Owos-
so township people do not seem to
be interested in improving the roads
over which we have to pass to get to
Owosso' Inquiry brought out the
fact that much grading and gravel
ing is being done under the efficient
direction of Highway Commissioners
Lefingwell, several hills being cut
down and up to the last of the week
thirteen hundred loads of gravel
hauled onto highways which have
been graded so that the water would
run off. In addition to this work
two miles of state reward road will
be built soon. Our Bennington
friends should invite their Owosso
township friends to take a drive
over their roads.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-06-25
Graduating Exercises.

The class of 1909 of the Owosso high
school received its diplomas at the First
Baptist church last week Thursday
evening in the presence of as many
people as could get into the building.
The class, Supt. Simmons, President
Sprague of the school board and the
high school chorus occupied platform
seats. Rev. Laughton offered prayer
and the program as printed in this pa
per was carried out, the orations, sing
ing and essays of the graduates being of
a very high order and listened to with
great pleasure by the large audience.
Evelyn p. Sherman, president of the
class, delivered an grafton on THE Re.
construction Period" that showed a
wonderful knowledge and exceedingly
careful preparation. The many per-
picking questions and the solution of
them was shown and the speaker was
generously applauded for his able eff
fort. Miss Mattibelle Getman's essay
on 1.-THE Part We Play" was full of
clever descriptions of experience of
every day life and the composition was
certainly excellent.
A review of the play "a servant in
the House" by Ernestine. Frederick was
most excellent and proved the young
lady's ability in this line of work.
A quartet of the graduates, Misses
Moore and Farr and Messrs Upha m and
Loring sang Dreams receiving very
hearty applause.
Miss Seraphine Dimmick's essay on
"The Dawn of Peace" was charming
ly delivered, full of good thoughts,
well arranged, carefully prepared and
we'll received by the large audience.
A debate by Fred Beelby and Fred
rick Gould on the subject of won an 8
suffrage and the advisability of its
adoption in Michigan brought out all
the good and bad points and showed
the extreme difficulties of final de-
cision of this interesting problem.
Miss Blanche Moore recited Helen
Thamre' in graceful manner, re-
ceiving hearty appreciation from all
present. Miss Mabelle Farr's grafton
on 1.-THE Childrens Judge" took up the
difficult problem of child life, showing
the benefits of careful handling of juve-
nile offenders.
"Wynken, Blynken and Nod" was
rendered by double quartet of stu
dents pleasingly.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-06-25
The Post Office Building.

With the exception of placing the
heavy glass in the sky-light the
work of putting on the roof at the
postoffice building is completed and
the interior work has reached the
point where the plastering can be
commenced within a few days. Most
of the gas pipes and tine conduits
for the electric wiring are in posi-
ton, the fronts for three vaults on
the first floor have been placed and
but little remains of the partition
work on the second floor. A great
improvement on the premises is the
tearing down of the temporary Office
building and the removal of the ac-
cumulated rubbish. The outside
brick and terra Gotta work is now
being cleaned and pointed, so that
before Owosso is visited by the
crowd sure to be here July Sd the
building and lot will present an at.
tractive appearance.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-06-25
Twice Happily Surprised

Rural Mail Carrier James J. Hopkins
and his wife have been twice surprised
within the past week. On Saturday
evening over one hundred of the pat
rons of route three drove to the city
and marched to the home of Mr., Hop
kins unannounced. When the guests
reached the home Mr.. and Mrs. Hopkins
were simply overcome, recovering how
ever, in time to give hearty welcome
to each one of the ladies, gentlemen
and children present. After the unin-
vited guests were really in possession of
the home some time was spent in social
intercourse and then a short program
given, with Elmer Waugh acting as
master of ceremonies. A piano solo by
Miss Mary Hardy. vocal solos by Mrs
Helen Black and Miss Ruth Benoy were
greatly enjoyed and literally applauded.
Frank Baese completed the surprise of
the evening when in ending short talk
in which he expressed the feeling of the
patrons of route three toward Mr.. Hop
kins, reviewing briefly his uniform
courtesy, promptness and accuracy dur
ing his more than eight years of ser.
vice, he presented Mr.. Hopkins a watch
fob, a gold handled umbrella and to Mr..
and Mrs. Hopkins a beautiful hanging
gasoline lamp. Then for the first time
those present saw Mr.. Hopkins lose the
power of speech-thank you, was all he
could make out. Following this ice
cream and cake were served and another
hour was spent socially. Such an ex.
preston of good will cannot fail to be a
pleasant remembrance to both Mr.. and
| Mrs. Hopkins through the days to come,
no matter where their lot may be cast
1t was certainly an enjoyable event.
On Tuesday evening the rural carriers
of the city and few invited friends
dropped in Unexpectedly and before
leaving left with Mr. and Mrs. Hopkins
a half dozen solid silver teaspoons on be
half of the members of the Rural Car
riers County Association.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-06-25
Saloon Open Sunday.

On complaint Of Mrs. Jack COOK,
Emil Bellenbaum was arrested Tues
day, charged with having opened his
saloon on Sunday. He will be eX-
amined before Justice Mcbride in
Corunna, July Sth, in the meantime
being out on $500 bail. Two liquor
dealers in the city are now under
arrest for violating the law and
more will be if the warning given
by Sheriff. Watson, Prosecutor Hicks
and Judge Miner is not needed.
There was decided objection this
year to granting a license to Bellep-
baum and itswas only after begin
ming rnandamus. proceedings that
the aldermen approved his bond.
Perhaps before the year is over Bel
lenbaum may wish that he was out
of the business.