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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-16
LEFT ESTATE OF $25,ooo,ooo.
Will of Iron Master Wharton Of Phil
adeIpha Admitted to Probate.

Philadelphia, Jan. 15.-The will of
Joseph Wharton the iron master of
this city who died recently, was ad-
mitted to probate today. 1t disposes
Of an estate estimated at S25,OOO,O O00.
Mr.. Wharton gives practically all his
fortune to his widow, three daughters
and his grandchildren. To Swartm ore
college is given 800, 900 for the com
pletion of dormitory already endow-
ed by Mr.. Wharton.
A bequest Of $4,000 to the Wharton
school Of finance and economy of the
university Of Pennsylvania is revoked
in a codicil made, Wharton having
provided for the school before his
death. Among the minor bequests is
$1,000, which is TO be divided among
the Wharton household servants.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-16
5000 MEssINA REFUGEES
May Be Formed Into a Colony on a
Florida Estate.

washington, Jan. 15.-At the depart
ment Of commerce and labor nothing
official is known of the proposal the
Duke Pom Peo Litta of Lombardy
made to the Italian ambassador at
Paris for the colonization Of five thou
sand Messina refugees on an estate
owned bv the duke in Florida. II is
said at the department that it VII. be
necessary for the refugees to come to
this country under the same conditions
as other immigrants come to the
United states. In the absence Of A
special act of congress in their favor
no exception under the law could be
made for them by the immigration au-
rhOrities
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-16
Steamship Arrivals.

At Manchester, Jan. IA: Bostonian,
from Boston.
At Leghorn, Jan. IA: Algeria, from
At Genoa, Jan. 12: Ancona, from New
York and Philadelphia via Naples.
At Naples, Jan. 12: Luisiane, from
New York.
At Madeira, Jan. IL: Caronia, for Ma
pies. Trieste, etc.
At Hayre, Jan. 10: La Tourafne,
from New York.
At Genoa, Jan. Il: Citd Di Palermo,
from New Orleans via Norfolk.
At Azores, Jan. IS: Cedric, from New
York for Naples and Genoa.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-16
APPARlTlON OF ST. AGATHA
ON MOUNT ETNA SUMMIT.
Inhabitants of catania in State of
Terror and Excitement.

Catania Jan. 15.-For two days the
populace Of Catania has been in
state of great excitement over a re-
port that an apparition Of st. Agatha
the protectress OF the town. had been
seen on the summit of Mount Etna.
Those who say they saw the spectre
declare that she seemed to them like
an angelic dream" st. Agatha being
enveloped in thin, vaporous clouds.
through which shone rays of dazzling
light, while her right hand was ex-
tended as though in a sign of benedic-
tion and protection over Catania. Be
cause Of these reports the belief has
spread among the simple folk that
Catania was saved from the earth
quake only through the intercession of
st. Agatha.
Groups Of persons assemble in the
squares or on the roofs of houses gaz-
ing at Mount Etna. waiting 9or the
vision to re-appear. Many of them
say that when the smoke from the
volcano was densest and the sun was
shining strong on the glittering snow
they saw st. Agatha fall upon her
knees. The credulous on hearing these
tales Rnelt in prayer and beat their
breasts as penance for their sins.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-16
PRESIDENT-ELECT TAFT
CAPTURES CITY OF ATLANTA.
Cheering crowds Evidence Their Cor
diality-Cllmax of Demonstrations.

2iS%i'Ng ~i'aaANfN VI S~aiiNiaSNi SNASiiSs
Atlanta, Ga, Jan. 15.-President-
elect William H Taft has been in the
cordial and hospitable embrace Of
Georgia all day. Approaching the eli
max Of The varied ana continuous dem
onstrations in the scene presented at
the banquet here tonight, he ex-
claimed with evidences Of great feel
ing:
L had not hoped to win the south,
but the south has won me-"
Atlanta's welcome to Mr.. Taft be-
gan in the railroad yards, where all
locomotives tied open their whistles,
and ceased only when he had retired
for the night. Thousands were at the
station. thousands followed him
through the streets and he was drawn
by four horses to the capitol. Gov
ernor Smith and a committee of sew
enty gave him formal welcome. after
which the governor presented him to
the crowd and Mr.. Taft once more
voiced his reciprocity of cordiality and
good feeling at his reception. He was
escorted by a squad of mounted police
to the Piedmont hotel, where he was
rendered a reception by the chamber
of commerce, the Ohio society and
Yale alumni.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-16
STANDARD OIL HEARING.
Last to Be Held in New York in Gov
Arnment's Suit.

New York, Jan. 15.-W. W. Pilking-
ton, who has charge OF despatching oil
and keeping the records of the Stan
dnrd OIL company's pipe line systems,
went on the stand today in what was
expected to be the last hearing in this
city in the suit OF the government for
4he dissolution Of the Standard Oil
company. He said no set of pipes was
ever used exclusively to carry Lima
Indiana or Oklahoma oil. The oil was
despatched over such routes as the cir
cumstances at the time of shipping
required.
Adjournment was taken at the aft
ernoon session to Chicago, where next
Tuesday the attorneys for the govern
ment expect to offer the final witness
es in rebuttal before the case goes to
the United States circuit court sitting
sn St Louis.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-16
Fourteen Families
Made Homeless
ALL ESCAPED WITHOUT INJURY,
LOSING BELONGINGS.
DISASTROUS FIRE AT TERRYVILLE
Exploding Lamp the Cause-Citizens
Formed Bucket Brieade-coating of
SIeet Saved ST. Casimir's Church.

Terryville, Conn.,. Jan. 15.-Fourteen
families were made homeless tonight
by what was perhaps the most disas-
trous fire which this place has seen in
years The fire, starting in the base
ment of a three-story tenement block
on the corner of Allyn and Pearl
streets, from an exploding lamp, ate
its way through the structure. driving
out the seven families who occupied
it. and famed by a west wind, COM
municated to two other dwellings on
Pearl street, standing close by. These
were also burned. One of the latter
houses was tenanted by four families
and the other by three.
No One Injured.
All the occupants escaped without
injury, but of the furnishings of the
apartments very little from any of the
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-16
WORK ON NEW TARIFF BILL.
b-commlttee Holds Meetings Daily
The Duties on Files.

Washington. Jan 15.-Desiring fur
ther information with regard to the
schedule of duties on files, the house
ways and means committee subpoenaed
Samuel Nicholson Of Providence, r. l.,
to appear before. Mr.. Nicholson was
on the stand before the committee to-
day and argued in favor of retaining
the present duty on files Of larger sizes
but urged an increase in the rates on
small flies The committee Is
holding meetings each day to work on
the new tariff bill. As It is found that
information on a schedule is lacking,
further witnesses will be called.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-16
LIVELY DISCUSSION IN SENATE
Over Increasing the Salary of Pres
ident, Vice President and House
Speaker,

Washington, Jan. 15.-An amend
ment ia the legislative. executive and
julicial bill Increasing the salary Of
the president to 100000 and those Of
the vice president and the speaker Of
The house Of Representatives to $40,
0O0. with $1,000 additional allowance
for carriages and coachmen for the
vice president and speaker. and in
crease for the judiciary ag0regating
S328.500, precinitated a lively discus
sion in the senate today
Senator Borah of Idaho made
point Of order against these increases
on the ground that they involve gen
eral legislation which according to
the rules of the senate cannot be
placed OIL an appropriation bill in face
of a single objection.
The debates centered upon the first
Of amendments objected to. which was
to increase the salary of the speaker
of the house, and various criticisms
were directed against such extensive
advance Of salaries, though many sem
ators without opposing some increases
insisted that the question should be
considered in q separate bill md not
in one Of the great supply measures Of
the government.
Without concluding the debate, fur
ther considerat tion of The amendments
was postponed until next Monday.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-16
ARBITRATION TREATY SIGNED
Between the United States and Aus
tria- Hungary.

Washington, Jan. 15.-With the sign
ing of an arbitration treaty between
the United States and Austria-Hu
gary at the state department. this af-
ternoon, conventions of that character
with more than twenty nations of the
world have been agreed to. The treaty
now goes to the senate for ratification.
Secretary Root also signed an ex-
tradition treaty with Honduras. Off
cials Of the state department declined
to say whether the treaty is retroac-
tive
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-16
Resignation Accepted by Gov. Draper.

Boston, Jan. 15.-Governor Draper
today received and accepted the resig-
nation of Leonard A. Jones of Boston
as Judge of the land court. In let
ter accompanying his resignation Judge
Jones stated that a severe illness last,
spring had rendered It impossible for
him to carry on the duties of the po-
sltion.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-16
Through Gable Betweeh La Guaira and
Martinique.

Paris, Jan. 15.-The French Gable
company, it is understood. is ready to
accept the conditions of Senior Jose De
J. Paul, the Venezuelan special envoy,
to the extent Of constructing a through
cable between La Guaira and Mar
Unique, revising the tariff and aban-
doning the coast cable for just COM
pensation.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-16
PRIVATE BILLS
Had Their Innings in the House and
Many Were Passed.

Washington. Jan. 15.-Private bills
had their innings IN the house today,
almost the whole session being given
up to their consideration. Many were
passed
Under a resolution offered bv Mr..
Gaines (Tennessee) the judiciary COM
mittee was directed to report within
ter davs upon the question of the
sight Of George L. Lilley governor Of
Connecticut, to retain his seat as a
member of the house. The subject
cccasloned a good deal Of debate,
WHICH at times waved warm.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-16
Federal Authorities Searching foS
Juror Corrupter,

Pittsburg, Pa, Jan. 15.-Federal au-
thorities are still searching for a third
man accused Of attempting TO reach a
juror for the purpose Of corrupting
him. in the case OF J. 3. Il. Rinehart.
found guilty today OF looting the
Farmers and Drovers National bank
Of Wayuesburg, Pa, and taken TO the
penitentiary to begin a fifteen YSzrS
sentence.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-16
New Rubber Industry at Winsted.

Winsted, Conn, Jan. 15.-It is un-
derstood here that the factory owned
by A. w. Worth of Hartford, which
has been unoccupied, has been leased
by a company which will manufacture
rubber goods. It will start with
force of nifty hands and this it is ex-
pected viii be later increased to 500.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-16
Swore Falsely to Bank Condition
Statement.

Owensboro KY, Jan. 15.-T. s. An
derson, former president Of the de-
funct Davies County Bank and Trust
Co. was found guilty of swearing
falsely to a statement OF the banks
three years in the penitentiary.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-16
Condensed kilograms

Arizona and New Mexico are in a fair
wayAto become full-nedged states dur
ing the present session of congress.
shipowners of Northern England,
meeting at Newcastle, took the first
ion.
The Emperor of Korea returned from
a visit to Fusan, which he made with
PrinceGto, the japanese resident gen.
eral.
The Postal Savings Bank Bill was
considered for a brief period by the
senate. but was laid aside without
progress.
Porter Poison Was Sentenced to life
Imprisonment for the murder of his
mother-in-law, Mrs. Julia Brown, at
Albany, Ky.
designated as the time for counting
the electoral vote in the house of rep
resentatives.
Baron Ichiro Motono, the first Jap
anese ambassador to the Russian court,
was received by the mil1ado in a fare
well auGieEce.
Prof. Abbott Lawrence Lowell, NOM
mated for the presidency of Harvard
university, was given an ovation by
the 700 students.
The Senate Committee on Commerce
ordered favorable report on a bill ap-
pro2riating $4,000 for gas buoys in
Alaskan waters.
Clarence M. Cohen, member of the
firm of Cohen, Greene & Co, has been
expelled from membership in the New
York stock exchange.
Captain John F. Pollock, a charter
member of the New Orleans cotton ex-
cange, formerly a member of the Lou
isiana senate, is dead.
The Hearings on the Withdrawal of
marines from duty on board ship were
concluded with the testimony of Pay
Director Cowie of the navy.
The American Forestry Association
elected Gov. Curtis Guild of Massachu-
sets president for the ensuing year and
Andrew Carnegie vice president.
The National Association for the
Study, and Prevention Of tuberculosis
will open its fight against the white
plague in Porto Rico next week.
Two Persons Were Burned to death,
another fatally burned and two others
painfully injured in the destruction
of the Great Northern hotel at Everett.
Wash.
The Philippines Band at Manila will
be brought to Washington to take a
prominent part in the parade, ball and
public concerts of the Inauguration in
March.
The French Cruiser Admiral Aube
arrived 3t Gibraltar, after a fruitless
search f. r the mail steamer Neustria,
which left New York October q for
Marseilles.
Miss Beatrice Mills, daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. ogden Mills and niece of AM
bassadOr Reid. was married in the
home Of the brides parenSs in New
York city.
A Months Delay in winding up its
connection with the Standard Oil COM
pany of New Jersey was granted to the
Waters-Pierce company in The supreme
court of Missouri.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-16
OFFICERS CHOSEN.
Third Biennial Meeting Of Governors
Staff Association.

Hartford, Jan. 15.-The third bien-
nial meeting Of the governors stan
association was held here this after
noon and evening at the Hartford
club A business session preceded the
banquet al which Gen. r. L. Bradley
of New Haven, president OF the asso-
citation, read an historical paper. re-
ports were presented and officers
elected. General Bradley was re-
elected president and the other officers
chosen were as follows:
Vice presidents. Gen. Charles NJ.
Joslyn, Hartford Gen. Louis Van
kuren, Waterbury; secretary, Gen
James II. Jarman, Hartford treasurer,
Col. L. r. Cheney, Hartford; historian,
Gen. Arthur L. Goodrich. Hartford;
executive committee, Gen. George II.
Ford. New Haven. Gen. John w. At
wood, Killingly. and Col T. B. War
rCn, BridgcgOrt
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-16
NEGRO CONVICT IDENTIFIED
As Murderer of Abraham Reeder of
New York Last June.

New York, Jan. 15.-William Mason,
2 negro convict in the Charlestown,
Mass. state prison, was identified to-
day by Mrs. Abraham Reeder Of this
city as the man who murdered and
robbed her husband here on June 8
last, according to a report received at
police headquarters here. The identi-
fication is said TO be so positive that
Mason's extradition will be asked. Ma
con was formerly in Reeder's en-
ploy and killed him. 1t is charged, in
en- endeavor to obtain rent money he
had seen paid to him. The negro is
now serving a two-year sentence in
Massachusetts for burglary.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-16

London, Jan. 15.-Frank Gotch. the
Norld's champion heavyweight wres-
tier having been unable to arrange a
match with George Hackenschmidt, the
Russian Lion" from whom he won
the title in Chicago last year, will sail
for New York Jan 27 on board the
steamer Deutschland.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-16
Tong shao vi at sprlnafi.Id.

Springfield, Mass, Jan. 15.-Tong
Shao vi. special ambassador from
China to the United States. took an
other automobile trip around the city
today. He viii leave this city tomor-
row for Hartford Conn.,. where he will
remain until Sunday afternoon. From
there he will go TO New York to take
the steamer to Europe.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-16
Recall of Chilean Minister to Peru.

Lima. Peru. jan. 49, There exists to-
day between the governments Of Chile
and Peru a misV 1derstandlng over a
matter OF comparatively minor I'm
portance. which has resulted, never
minister to this republic. This diplo-
mat made his farewell call on Prssi-
dent LeguiK yesterday,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-16
Ordered Before Army Retiring Board.

Washington, Jan. 15.-Col. William
f. Tucker, assistant paymaster general,
a son-in-law of the late John A. Logan,
has been ordered before an army re-
firing board at Chicago for examina-
ton to determine his fitness for fur
ther active duty Colonel Tucker is
still at Hot Springs Ark, where he
was ordere for treatment.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-16
Venezuela and United States Agree to
Basis of Settlement.

Washington, Jan. 15.-Venezuela and
the United States have agreed to the
basis of a settlement of the disputes
between them and a protocol IS being
drawn up. Presumably the cases in
dispute will be referred to The Hague
for arbitration.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-16

Albany n. Y; Jan. 15.-The Ameri-
can Blower company capitalized at
s1,500, 900. principal office In Green Is
land, Albany county, was Incorporated
today to manufacture blowers, ventil-
ating fans. steam engines and pneu-
matte elevators.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-16
one HUNDRED sLUEJAcKErs
Searching Messina Ruins for Bodies og
Consul Cheney and Wife.

Messina. Jan. 15.-One hundred sail.
ors from the United States battleshiT
Illinois, under command Of Major Lam
dis, military attache to the American
embassy at Rome, have been substi.
tuted for Fhe men Of the Yankton IN
searching the ruins Of the American
consulate. The work continues to bl
extremely hard, for nobody knows IL
which part Of the house Consul CheneJ
and his wife were when the earthquake
occurred. All the efforts to find thelf
bodies thus far have been Intellectual
though some Of the visiting cards ol
Mrs. Cheney and books and pictured
belonging TO the consul have beef
found.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-16
Sheriff HawIey Becomes a Knight
Templar,

Danbury, Conn, Jan. 15.-When
Sheriff Sidney e. Hawley became a
Knight Templar here tonight he was
presented after the ceremonies with a
gold Knight Templar charm, the pres
entation being made by Senator Stiles
Judson, Jr.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-16
Needs Of Organized Militia Discussed.

Washington, Jan. 15.-The national
militia board, created under tie pro-
visions Of the bill amending the Dick
act, met here today to discuss ques-
tons respecting the needs Of the or
ganized militia Of the states and its
relation to the general government.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-16
CANAL ZONE GOVERNMENT.
No Change to Be Recommended 70
Congress This Session.

Washington, Jan. 15.-No change in
the form of government Of the isthmian
canal zone is to be recommended to
congress at this session by the house
committee on inters' ate and foreign
commerce. Fourteen members of that
committee which has been inspecting
the canal construction on the zone re-
turned to Washington today, and Col
onel Hepburn of Iowa chairman of the
committee, said that the consensus Of
opinion Of the members seemed to be
that there should be no other gOveln-
ment on the zone at present than the
existing one. A. resolution will prob
ably be introduced in the house within
u few days, he added, giving the APP
proval Of congress to the military gov-
ernment that the president has estab-
lished.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-16
To Restrict Japanese Business Opera.
tions

Sacramento Cal, Jan. 15.-Three
bills drawn by Grove L. Johnson of
operations of the Japanese and segre-
eating them in all communities, are
making progress through committee in
the state assembly. it was said today.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-16
Postoffice Appropriation am Reported

Washington, Jan. 15.-The postofice
appropriation bill. carrying an aggre-
gate appropriation of $234,00o, 600, was
reported to the house Of representa-
tives today.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-16
British Columbia Passenger Train In
River.

Vancouver. B. e., Jan. i5.-A report
tonight says that part Of a local pas
senger train jumped into a river near
Spuzzum. Two locomotives went into
the river. and Engineers Foster and
KinZaden were killed.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-16
Warmer Weather in Paeifie Northwest

Portland, Ore, Jan. 15.-The cold
weather that has prevailed in the Pa
cif1c northwest for the last ten days
gave way today TO decidedly warmer
weather and to a general rain.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-16
Supplies for BattIeship Wisconsin.

Portsmouth, n. H, Jan 15.-The U.
S. S. Hannibal arrived at the local
navy yard today. She brought chains
and supplies for the battleship Wis
consin, which is soon to come here for
repairs.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-16
Five -Year-Old Child in Earthquake
Ruins for 18 DAYS.

Reggie, Jan. ia child of five
years was taken from the ruins of a
building here yesterday, entirely un-
injured, having lain beneath the de-
bris for Is days.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-16
Pioneer of Stereoscopic Photography
Dead

Littleton, n. H., Jan. 15.-Beniamin
w. Kilburn. one of the pioneers in the
art of sterescopic photography and the
largest manufacturer of such views in
the world, died at his home here today
ut the age of 81.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-16
Earthauakss in South Afrioa.

Cape Town, Jan. 15.-Several earth
quskes have occurred recently IN vari-
Gus parts of South Africa. One was
felt today at johannesburg. but no
damage was do~
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-16
Persian Prince Commits Suicide.

st. Petersburg, Jan. 15.-Shafi Khan,
Persian prince in Russian service,
committed suicide today because he
had been relieved of the command of
the Fifteenth dragons.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-16
FIRST CASH PRIZE OFFERS
In United States for Aeroplsne Con-
tests Exclusively.

New York, Jan. 15.-Presidcnt C.. +.
Bishop Of the Aero club Of America
has presented the club with $l.0OU 90
be divided into four equal prizes and
awarded to the pilots of the first four
aeroplanes making a continuous flight
Of at least one kilometer during the
current year. These prizes. TO he
known as presidents aviation prizes,
are the first cash prize offers in the
United States for aeroplane contests
exclusively. All contests for these
prizes must be under the auspices of
tbe Aero club OF America and must be
Certified to by 2 member of its contest
committee or by a similar committee
Of an affiliated club, and flights must
take place H. che United states.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-16
Franking Privilege to Widows Of For
ner Presidents.

Washington, Jan. 15.-By unanimous
vote the house Of representatives today
granted the franking privilege to Mrs.
Benjamin Harrison and airs. Groves
Cleveland, widows OF former presi-
dents.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-16

A Months Delay in winding up its
connection with the Standard Oil COM
pany of New Jersey was granted to the
Waters-Pierce company in The supreme
court of Missouri
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-16

Arizona and New Mexico are in a fair
wayNto become full-hedged states dur
ing the present session of congress.