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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-04-27
DEATH IN TORNADO
IN CLEVELAND, Ohio
Lasts Five Minutes, Kills Six and
Injuries Fifty.
sTREWs CITY WITH WRECKS
The Storm Broke Without Warning
With Such Violence as to Wreck
Churches, Overthrow Smoke
stacks and Demolish Factories.

Cleveland, Ohio. - From six to
twenty persons are dead, at least nine
are fatally injured, fifty or more are
seriously hurt, and property has been
damaged to the value of $1,000, 600,
as the result Of tornado lasting only
i've minutes, which hit Cleveland at
noon
The storm broke with hardly a
minutes warning, and so violent was
the wind that roofs were blown away,
small houses, barns and strongly
braced smokestacks demolished, tele-
phone and telegraph poles uprooted
or snapped off, and wires blown
across streets in all parts of the city.
The known dead are:
Jasper Cromwell, blown from a
train at Cleveland Furnace Company
plant; Mrs. Olive Phalen, nurse at
State Hospital, skull crushed by stone
blown from building; unidentified
woman blown into a pond at Wade
Park and drowned; Joseph Vessla,
killed by falling smokestack at Cleve-
land Frog and Crossing Works; Louis
Petro, crushed by falling roof, died
at hospital; Joseph Slack, struck on
head by flying timber, died at hos
pital.
The fatally Injured are. John ME-
balski how. injured Nv falling steenle
at St. Stanislaus Church: 7. Rubyslxy.
crushed nv living timber. T,ouis Pc
tro. crushed by falling roof: GLADYS
MAY. injured by falling shed: Mrs. c.
J. Herig. fell in kettle of hot water
when roof collapsed: Charles Traut-
man, blown off Baltimore and Ohio
freight train and lost both legs. roll
ing under wheels: Charles. Heller. six
teen years old. struck by lightning:
David Young. body crushed when
wind overturned his wagon: Harry
Bender. head crushed caught under
buggy overturned by wind: Fred Cru
gel, committed suicide during the
height of the storm because he was
afraid he was about to be killed. He
rushed into barn out of the rain
and drank carbolic acid. He left a
note explaining his action.
The storm came from the north.
east, off the lake, the gale blowing at
sixty-six miles an hour. In its wake
followed a sheet of rain and hail
which fell with terrific force.
In the binding rain pedestrians
were blown off their feet and hurled
against buildings, while in many
cases they were struck down by fly
ing bricks and timbers which filled
the air. Porches were stripped off
houses, and. in some instances. roofs
we're carried 500 feet. Skylights and
windows were crushed and many per
sons were injured by flying glass.
Twelve school buildings were dam
aged and many pupils had remarkable
escapes, but none was seriously hurt.
The largest single damage was
done to st. Stanislaus Church, East
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-04-27
AMERICAN KILLED
LEADING A SORT|E.
n. C. Baskerville Attempts to Get
Food Into Tabriz.
PERSIAN CITY is BELEAGUERED
Hungry Mobs at Consulates For the
Provisions Permitted to Foreign
representatives English Resi-
dents Appeal to London For Aid.

dents Appeal to London For Aid.
Tabriz, Persia.--An American, H..
Q. Baskerville, until recently a
teacher in the Presbyterian school
here, was killed outside of Tabriz
while leading sortie Of Nationalist
from the city. The object of the ex-
petition was to open a way for the
bringing in of provisions, of which
the city stands greatly in need. 1t
was not successful.
The situation here was desperate.
The Christians of Tabriz armed them
selves to put up strong defense dur
Ing the bloody disorders. The Eng
fish residents sent telegram to For
eign Secretary Grey in London, APP
pealing for immediate help. The
Russians took refuge in their consul
ate.
To add to the terrors of the situa-
ton in the besieged city, the foreign
ronsulates were threatened by a
starving mob. The consuls are per-
mitted to receive necessary living
supplies, which in the present deplor-
able condition of the people make
them an object of jealousy.
AS result of the strong represen-
tations made by the British and Rus
sian Ministers in Teheran the Shah
consented to six-day armistice, a
measure which will enable the OBJ
tanning of provisions for the thou
sands of women and children in Ia
bril- clamoring for bread
Washington, D. Can American
named Baskerville, teacher in the
Presbyterian Boys School at Tabriz,
who had been accused of completely
In revolutionary movements, was
killed in battle according to dis
patch from Consul Doty at Tabriz.
Baskerville was active in assisting
the Persian revolutionists against
the Government Possible complica-
tons were avoided by the prompt dis
avowal by the Presbyterian mission
at Tabriz of all of Baskerville's acts.
The mission gave orders also that he
either refrain from interfering in
Persian politics or resign his position,
which he did
St. Paul, Minn.-Homer G. Bas-
kerville was twenty-four years old,
according to his mother, who, with
the young mans father, the Rev. H.
c. Baskerville, resides at Royalton,
Mimi, where the latter is pastor of
the Presbyterian church.
Mrs. Baskerville said the young
man had always been of an adven-
turous disposition and had gone into
the missionary service about eleven
months ago. The mother had heard
nothing of his fate until the cable
dispatch was read to her.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-04-27
R. /. MILITIA WIPED OUT.
Rhode Island General Assembly Will
Have to Remedy Error.

Providence, r. LIVERY military
and naval organization in the State.
including the State militia, the Gov
ernor's personal staff and a dozen in
dependent chartered companies, has
just been wiped out of existence by
the Rhode Island General Assembly
through an error.
In an attempt to amend the militia
law the entire act was repealed in
stead The Assembly must remedy
the mistake by again enacting in pro-
ner form a militia hill
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-04-27
Prominent People.

Jay Gould, with other students, is
building an aeroplane at Columbia
University.
Former President Castro made a
written protest against Frances BAN
ishing him from Martinique.
Algernon Charles Swinburne, poet
and essay writer, died from pneu-
monia at his home in Putney, Eng
land.
George II. Worthington, of Cleve-
land, Ohio, who has a collection Of
postage stamps worth $500, 600, has
decided to will his collection to the
Cleveland Museum Of Art.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-04-27
AMERICAN CRUISERS TO TURKEY
North Carolina and Montana to Sail
For Alexandretta From Cuba.

North Carolina and Montana to Sail
For Alexandretta From Cuba.
Washington, D. C.-To afford all
protection possible to American citi-
zens and their interests in Turkey,
the Administration has decided to
dispatch special cruiser squadron to
that country.
1t was explained that this action
was taken not because of any particu-
larly alarming news that had been
received, but simply as precaution-
airy measure.
The squadron will consist of the
armored cruisers North Carolina and
Montana, now at Guantanamo, Cuba,
under command of Captains Marshall
and Reynolds respectively. Their i'm
mediate objective point will be Alex
andretta on the Mediterranean coast
of Turkey, which is in close proxim-
ity to Tarsus and Adana. where Sc
rious trouble has occurred.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-04-27
WON'T DIVORCE MRS. soTHERN.
Nevada Judge Says One or the Other
Must Actually Live There.

Reno, Nev.-An important decis-
ion was handed down here by Judge
w H. A, Pike refusing divorce to
Virginia Harmed Sothern, the actress,
from her husband. q. H. Sothern, the
actor.
Judge Pixies decision establishes
the fact that Virginia Harmed Soth-
ern cannot secure.a divorce from her
husband in Nevada unless either she
or her husband comes to the States
and takes up such residence here
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-04-27
Thfrty-four Homicides.

Birmingham, Ala. = Coroner Brs
shear announces that his record show
thirty-four homicides committed i
Jefferson County for the first invent
days in April This is an average {
slightly over three every two days.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-04-27
AIabama Railroads Inse.

The United States Court of AID.
peals at New Orleans, La, denied a
rehearing in the railroad rate cases
of Alabama recently decided in favor
Of the State. AS a result the roads
either must begin right away to try
the State rates, or secure Intervention
by the Supreme Court of the United
States.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-04-27
Chooses a Tragic Death.

Tobias Hermann. a retired farmer.
sixty-one years old. of Arcola. took
a peculiar way of ending his life. He
filled piece of gas pipe with pow
der and paper, using as big charge
as the pipe would hold. Then he
put one end of the pipe in his mouth.
lit match and set off the charge,
The exploding pipe tore off nearly all
his head.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-04-27
Burglars Send Warning.

Burglars who have been robbing
merchants in Princeton for weeks
sent postal to S. w. Margerum say.
ing: Were coming to see YOU" Mar
gerum showed the message to the po-
lice. Two days ago Mr.. Krause, ba-
ker-extraordinary to Princeton DOR
mitories, got similar message from
Hudson, N. Y. He scoffed, but the
burglars raided his shop. Others
have been warned. The Princeton
chief said to his policemen: "If they
get into Margerum's the whole force
will be transferred to New York"
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-04-27
PUTNAM FADELESS DYES
g. ss :&@a ss SESs 49, % ms.

Color more goods brighter and faster colorg than
can dye any garment without ripping apart
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-04-27
Shot Cartridge Into Hand.

Her left hand having swollen to
twice the normal size, Viola Smith.
daughter of EVAN Smith, of Millville
suffered intense pain from the wound
which was caused by the explosion
of blank cartridge A physician
probed and found that the wad had
been blown almost through the girls
hand.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-04-27
American Missing Abroad.

London-Dudley F. Loomis, of
Tiff1n, Ohio, landed at Southampton
on March 10, since which time he has
not been seen. The American con-
suls in England are searching for
clues.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-04-27
Woman Autoist Runs Down Two.

An automobile driven by Emma
Exton, of Trenton, ran down and Sc
verely injured Joseph Butchelli and
James Jose. Both were taken to the
st. Francis Hospital The men at
tempted to cross in front of the auto.
but became bewildered. Risking her
lice. Recently Mr. Krause, ba-
the curb. but too late to save the
men. The driver and Mrs. William
R. Thropp. her sister, although
frightened, got out of the car and
aided in dressing the injuries of the
men
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-04-27

Pain and swelling seldom indicate in
ternal organic trouble They are usually
the result of local cold or inflammation
which can be quickly removed by a little
Hamlins Wizard Oil. Try and see.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-04-27
Lieutenant Brunzell Suicide.

Manila, P. Lieutenant Albert
M. Brunzell young officer of the
First Marines, was found dead in the
rear of his quarters at Olangapo, with
his throat cut. He was appointed to
the Marine Corps from Idaho, his ma
tive State, in February, 1900
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-04-27
Captain Won't Pay.

Manila, P. Captain James D
Reams, of the Thirtieth Infantry, will
be tried by a general court-martial
of which Colonel Granger Adams il
president, on a charge of having
failed to pay his personal indebted
ness
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-04-27
Fairbanls reaches HonoluIu.

Honolulu. Hawaii Former Vice
President Charles w. Fairbanks ar
rived from San Francisco on board
the Japanese liner Chiyo Maru and
was warmly welcomed.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-04-27
Liners Strike Ended.

Marseilles, France.-The strike of
the crews of the Messagerie Mari
times steamships Portugal and Sag
halien, which began Just at the sail
ing hour, was settled, the company
agreeing to pay the men extra for
Sundays
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-04-27

1t is estimated that there are g.
100000 horsepower in unused water
powers in the State of Wisconsin. X
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-04-27
Shakesneare,s Rirthdar.

Stratford-on-Avon, England The
345th anniversary of the birth of
William Shakespeare was celebrated
here. The city was lavishly decor
ated and crowded with visitors.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-04-27

Take Garfield Tea! Made of Herbs, it is
pure, potent, health giving-the most ra-
tional remedy for constipation, liver and
kidney diseases. At all drug stores.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-04-27
Mcvey wins Contract Suit.

Paris. Richard Klegin, the pugi-
list manager. has lost his suit against
Sam McVey, the negro heavyweight,
for $4,000 for breach of contract.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-04-27
New Minister to emile.

The President nominated Thomas
G. Dawson, of Iowa, as Envoy Extra
ordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary
to Chile.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-04-27

The average height of the Laplander is
less than five feet.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-04-27
Expects to Meet Roosevelt.

Antwerp. Renkin, Belgian
Minister of the Colonies, sailed from
here for an inspection tour of the
Congo Free State He will meet ex-
President Roosevelt at Lado, in the
Bari country, Eastern Soudan, on the
left bank of the Nile.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-04-27
ALABAMA LAW VOID.
Annulled Licenses of Corporations
Which Sought Federal Court.

Montgomery, Ala. 49, The Alabama
State law annulling the licenses of
foreign corporations which take cases
from State to Federal courts was de-
clared unconstitutional in decision
by Judge Thomas G. Jones, of the
United States Court of the Middle
District of Alabama
He said that the law violated both
the State and the Federal Constitu-
ton. -
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-04-27
DIR. KENN EDY'S
Av0RITE
REMEDY
For KIDNEYS, BLOOD and LIVER

Dr.DaNld Kennedy Blood troubles pain in hack,
cloudy urine with sediment, pain In passing water
constipation, skin eruptons, etc II so don't delay
but use DR.. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy at
once. Large bottles Sl.00; all druggists Write Dr.
David Kennedy Co., Rondout N. Y, for free sample
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-04-27
Judge Gordon Held in 500, 900.

Spokane, Wash.--Judge M. ]. Cor.
don, former counsel for the Great
Northern Railway, was arrested
charged with embezzlement of funds
from the railway company while act
ing as it's attorney His bond for ap-
pearance was fixed at $4,000.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-04-27

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces infamma-
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie 25c. bottle.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-04-27
BY CABLE.
Moors Kill Two Frenchmen.

Moors Kill Two Frenchmen.
Oran, Algeria. -Moors have at
tackled a French mining and prospect
ing party in the Diebel Bieni region.
Two of the prospectors were killed,
but the others escaped after hard
fight.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-04-27
Germany Plans $50, 900, 900 Loan.

Berlin,-The Imperial and Prus-
sian Governments have arranged with
a syndicate of banks, headed by the
Reiehsbank, to bring out an imperial
loan of $80,000,000 and a. Prussian
loan of $10,000,000 at three and
half and four per cent.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-04-27
CONFESSIONS on a CLOWN.

About twice as much power is required
to stop an express train as to start one.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-04-27
Woman Shaver Arrested.

Baltimore, Md.-Robert F. Wood
a native of Barbados, was arrested
here for the murder of his niece, Mrs
Aleah Alinda Roach, widow, at No
400 West Fifty-third street, New
York City, last September.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-04-27

DIT. DetchOn heIIe1 LOT Rheumatlsm radl-
rally cures in o3days. It's action is remark
able. 1t removes at once the cause and the
disease Immediately disappears. First dose
greatly benefits. 75c. and 81. At druggists.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-04-27
To Investigate spreckels Encount,

Paris.-The Foreign Office has de-
cided to investigate the recent en-
counter in San Francisco, Cal, be-
tween Count F. de Jouffroy d'Abbans,
an Attache of the French Consulate,
and John D. Spreckels.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-04-27

The average life of ship is about TWEEN
tY.six years.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-04-27

A Domestic Eye Remedy
Compounded by Experienced Physicians.
Conforms to Pure Food and Drugs Laws.
Wins Friends Wherever Used Ask Drug
gists for Murine Eye Remedy. Try Murine.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-04-27

Sixty languages are in everyday use in
Freetown, Sierra Leone.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-04-27
Army Captain a Suicide.

Laurel. Md. - Captain George G
Burnell, of the United States Sigma
Corps, died from the effects of self
inflicted bullet wounds at Laurel San
atorium. Captain Burnell was borr
in Vermont in 1868, and served will
honor as an officer of the Signal Corps
in the Spanish War.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-04-27
Buried Near His Organ.

Portland, Me.-The ashes of Pro-
fessor Hermann Kotzschmar, who for
forty-seven years was organist of the
First Parish Church, the oldest edi-
fee in this city, have been buried in
one of the walls of that church in
close proximity to the organ.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-04-27

Itch cured in 30 minutes by Woolford's
Sanitary Lotion. Never fails. At druggists.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-04-27
"Dry,, Victorv in Florida.

Tallahassee, Fla.-The Senate by
vote of "a to passed the Hilbur
bill for submission of Statewide pre-
hibition to the voters of the State.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-04-27

The first plaster cast was made by
Verochio in 1470.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-04-27
DO Your Feet Ache and Burn?

Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot-Ease, a
powder for the feet. 1t makes tight or
new shoes feel easy. Cures Corns, Bunions,
and Ingrowing Nails Sold by all Druggists
and Shoe stores, % cts. Sample sent FREE.
Address Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-04-27
LATEST NEWS.
BY WIRE.
Fisher Quits Harvard.

F1sher QUITS HafVafu'
Cambridge, Mass.-The resignation
of George Lincoln Goodale Fisher.
professor of natural history at Har-
ward University and director of the
Botanical Garden, has been an
nounced.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-04-27

The population of Canada is now about
{, 800, 1000.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-04-27

The first iron wire was drawn at Nurem-
berg in 1851.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-04-27

= AStACE XUftS
Cambridge, Mass. The resignation
of George Lincoln Goodale Fisher.
professor of natural history at Har-
ward University and director of the
Botanical Garden, has been an
nounced.
Judge Gordon Held in $4,000.
Spokane, Wash. M. J. Cor.
don, former counsel for the Great
Northern Railway, was arrested
charged with embezzlement of funds
from the railway company while act
ing as it's attorney His bond for APP
pearance was fixed at $4,000.
Telephone Train Service.
Chicago, Ill.-The Illinois Central
Railroad, from Chicago to Cairo and
from Carbonate to East st. Louis,
773 miles, is operated by telephone
instead Of by telegraph.
Mayor Gets Fifty Cents Year.
Hoopeston, Ill-Hamilton c. Fin
ley is the first Democrat elected
Mayor since the city was created,
thirty-eight years ago. The Mayors
salary is fifty cents a year, and the
Aldermen receive twenty-five cents
year each.
Dry Victory in Florida.
Tallahassee, Fla.-The Senate by
vote of "a to passed the Hilburn
bill for submission of Statewide pro-
hibition to the voters of the State.
Army Captain a Suicide.
Laurel. Md. - Captain George G.
Burnell, of the United States Signal
Corps, died from the effects of self
inflicted bullet wounds at Laurel San
atorium. Captain Burnell was born
in Vermont in 1868, and served with
honor as an officer of the Signal Corps
in the Spanish War.
Thfrty-four Homicides.
Birmingham, Ala. - Coroner Bra
shear announces thathis record shows
thirty-four homicides committed in
Jefferson County for the first twenty
days in April This is an average of
slightly over three every two days.
Woman Slayer Arrested.
Baltimore, Md-Robert F. Wood,
a native of Barbados, was arrested
here for the murder of his niece, Mrs.
Aleah Alinda Roach, a widow, at No.
400 West Fifty-third street, New
York City, last September.
Divorces Author.
Chicago, Ill.--Mrs. Emily Gross has
a decree of divorce from Samuel Eb-
erly Gross, author and real estate
dealer, on the ground of desertion.
Canal Work Has Cost $93, 915, 900.
Washington, D. C.-The expendi-
ture of $3,250,000 on the canal zone
during the month of January brought
the total expenditure on the zone to-
ward the construction of the canal,
civil administration, sanitation and
plant building to $93,915, 700.
Buried Near His Organ.
Portland, Me.-The ashes of Pro-
fessor Hermann Kotzschmar, who for
L. 80. - u.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-04-27
rheumatism Cured in a nav.

The French Congo has pigeon postal
:
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-04-27
Mayor Gets Fifty Cents Year.

Hoopeston, Ill.-Hamilton G. Fin
ley is the first Democrat elected
Mayor since the city was created,
thirty-eight years ago. The Mayors
salary is fifty cents a year, and the
Aldermen receive twenty-five cents a
year each.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-04-27
Telephone Train Service,

Chicago, Ill.-The Illinois Central
Railroad, from Chicago to Cairo and
from Carbonate to East St. Louis,
773 miles, is operated by telephone
instead of by telegraph.