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Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03
Railroad EmpIoye Killed by switoher.

waterbury, Conn, March 2.-Wil-
liam Harrington, aged 40 years. a rail-
nocn at 4.30 on the Naugatuck division
tracks. Harrington was walking up
the tracks to look after the lights at
the Highland division signal tower
when a local switcher, in charge of
Engineer James Leahy and Conductor
William Mcmahon, struck him. He was
instantly killed. So far as known he
had only one relatives.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03
IOWA WOMAN CONFESSED
TO DETECTIVE
That She Was Not Attacked by Negro
The Case Dropped.

Ottumwa, Ia. March 2.-Mrs. c. NJ
Johnston, whose alleged assault by a
negro several days ago came near re-
sulting in the storming of the Ottum-
wa Jail by a thousand men bent on
avenging the alleged assault. today
confessed TO Detective D. B. Way. so
he says. that she was not attacked by
negro, but was labOring under q
hallucination due to her enfeebled con-
dition following an operation. She
said she had brooded over the murder
of Clara Rosen and had grown hys-
terical on the subject of negro as
sulats. Friends of her husband, who
is a travelling salesman, subscribed
$1,000 as a reward for the conviction
of her assailant. The case will be
dropped.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03
GIFT for Vice PresIdent- elect Sherman

Washington, March 2.-As a token
OF esteem Vice President ELECT Sher-
man was today presented with a hand
some gold card case by the members
OF the house committee on Indian af-
fairs, of which Mr.. Sherman is chair
man. The presentation was made at
an informal meeting of the commit
Tee
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03
Roosevelt at the Last Cabinet Dinner.

Washington. March 2-The last cab
met dinner which President Roosevelt
will attend vas given tonight st the
home of the secretary of commerce
and labor and Mrs Straus. Among
others present, in addition to the pres
ident and Mrs. Roosevelt. were Gov
ernor and Mrs. Hughes Of New York,
Representative and Mrs. Nicholas
Longworth and Secretary Loeb.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03

Innsbruck. Austria, March "A de-
tachment of six officers and twenty
five men of the Austrian army was
overwhelmed by ar avalanche near
Laframm today. Troops have been
sent to the scene of the disaster. All
trains have been stopped at Brenner
PASS.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03
Arrested on Charge Of Arson.

New Orlesns, March 2-Charles
Bouff. manager OF the French Novelty
company, and c. A. McAllister. man
ager of the Empire theater. were ar
rested late tonight on the charge Of
arson, following an Investigation BY
the police OF fire which occurred to-
night IN a building on Canal street.
occupied by those two establishDsuea.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03
Lucky Baldwin Left Estate Of S25,-
oOO,0O0

Los Angeles, Cal, March 2.-The
body Of e. J. ('Tueky") Baldwin was
taken to San Francisco tonight for bur-
isl Racing at Santa Anita was sus-
pended today out of respect to the
memory of the dead turfman. The
will, disposing for more than $25, =
900, will be filed tomorrow.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03
ship Subsidy niII pefsatsd.

Washington, March 2.-The ship
subsidy bill, previously passed by the
senate, was defeated In the house of
representatives today by the narrow
margin of three, the vote resulting 172
to 1T5. The opponents of the meas
ure wildly cheered.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03
browns t4er Son and Herself.

Regina, Sask.. March 2.-Mrs. Will
liam Finlsyson wife of a well to do
storekeeper here, today threw her g.
year-old son into a large tank Of wa
ter and plunged in after him. Both
were drowned The woman was tenn
porarily deranged.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03
CABINET SAYS FAREWELL.
President RooseveIt's Advisers Hold
Final Meeting.

Washington. March 1.-THE last reg
ular meeting of President Roosevelt's
cabinet was held today. There was
little business, the time being spent in
Earewells and reminiscent stories. The
president expressed regret at parting
with his faithful workers and helpers,
and extended his best wishes. Each
member OF the cabinet had some feel
ing remark 20 make TO the Chief exec
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03
San Francisco eribs Taker Sentenced.

San Francisco. March 2.-Ex- Super
visor M w Coffey was sentenced to-
day to seven years Imprisonment. C0f-
fey was found guilty recently of ac-
cepting a ibribe in connection with the
granting Of a troAey franchise to the
Dnited Railroads.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03
Roosevelt to Take conneetieut Graph
ophone to Africa.

Bridgeport, Conn. March Ait is
stated that President Roosevelt will
take as a part of his equipment to
South Africa a graphophone made by
local concern, together with a man
to operate il.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03
Cabled Paragraphs

st. Petersburg, March 2.-Baron
Guenzburg, president of the central
committee Of the Jewish Colonization
company, died in this city today Of
cancer.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03

The Annual Report of the Pennsyl-
vania railroad for 1903 shows a de-
crease in net earnings of SLABS, 297 and
a decrease in gross earnings of $751;
446, 722.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03
Steamship Arrivals,

At Genoa, Feb. 27: Ancona from
New York and Philadelphia via Ma
pies.
At Copenhagen March Hellig
Olav from New York via Christian
sand
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03

The Bye Election for the Ferfarshire
division resulted in the return Of Mr..
Falconer, the liberal candidate.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03

Rear Admiral Sperry will file his ap-
plication for relief from the command
of the Atlantic battleship feet with the
next administration.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03

Keith {. DaIrympIe, aged 20 years,
of Arkansas. missing since June, and
heir to a fortune, has been found in
Louisiana
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03
PIsce for Mrs. Rooseveit's Social SEQ.
retary.

Washington, March Miss Belle
Hagner, who for years has been Mrs.
Roosevelt's social secretary, has been
transferred to position In the bureau
of trade relations Of the state depart
ment
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03

The Joint Resolution authorizing the
house of representatives TO reduce the
size of the hall was passed by the sem
ate
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03

The House Adopted a Special Rule
reported by the rules committee pro-
vfding for a call of committees each
Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03

w. w. Weinner, prominent business
man of Meyersdale. Pa. was arrested
on charge Of setting fire to the plant
of the Meyersdale Electric Manufactur-
ing company, of which he Is president.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03

John w. Gates Plans to Spend $5,-
100000 to construct 500 miles or oil
pipe line from Oklahoma to Texas.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03

The Senate Confirmed the nominal
tion of George S. Terry of New York
to be assistant treasurer of the Unit
ed States at New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03

The House Passed a Bill authorizing
the holding of terms of United States
circuit and district courts in Spring
field, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03

The German Military Airship is to
be armed with small cannon or ma
chine guns.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03

Kaiser Wilhelm delivered a lauda-
tory speech at the centenary of the
founding of the ministry of war.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03

The Supreme Court reversed the de-
cision of the circuit court of appeals.
directing the New York court to hear
the case of J. Wilcox Brown.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03

King Manuel Of Portugal opened par
lament with the usual ceremonial.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03

The Centenary of Edgar Allan Poe's
birth was celebrated by the Authors
club in London.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03

Four Washington Autographs were
sold at Sotheby's. in London, for $40.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03

Mitchell Hassett, a Chicago police
man, has retired, after earning $780,
600, which is invested in real estate.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03

The President Sent to the Senate the
nomination of William W. Handley to
be consul general at Bona, Congo Free
State.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03

Steps to Induce Russia to extend
equal and fair treatment to all holders
of American passports were taken in
the house.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03

Professor Little of the Northwestern
University Law school declares Judge
Lands was right, legally, morally and
$29,140, 900.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03
Connecticut
Legislature
FIRE ESCAPES AT WILLlMANTIc
NORMAL SCHOOL
MANY MINOR JUDGES APPOINTED.
No Money for Purpose of Sending
Representation from C. N. G. to the
Washington Inauguration.

Hartford, March 2.--The senate was
called to order at IL o'clock by Lieut..
Governor Weeks. Prayer by Chaplain
Sexton
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03
Condensed Telegrams

Condensed TelegramS
King Manuel of Portugal opened par
Lament with the usual ceremonial.
Four Washington Autographs were
sold at Sotheby's, in London, for $40.
The German Military Airship is to
be armed with small cannon or ma
chine guns.
The Centenary of Edgar Allan Poe's
birth was celebrated by the Authors
club in London.
commissary Stewart J. Reutmann,
u. S. N, has fallen heir to $4,000, left
BY an uncle in Switzerland.
The Bye Election for the Ferfarshire
division resulted in the return Of Mr..
Falconer, the liberal candidate.
Kaiser Wilhelm delivered a lauda-
tory speech at the centenary of the
founding of the ministry of war.
John w. Gates Plans to Spend s5,-
100000 to construct 500 miles or oil
pipe line from Oklahoma to Texas.
Mitchell Hassett, a Chicago police
man, has retired, after earning $780,
600, which is invested in real estate.
Medandzit, the Principal Organizer
of the revolt of 1905-06 in the Baltic
provinces, has been arrested at Riga.
The Senate Passed Bill pensioning
at the rate of $12 a month dependent
volunteer army nurses of the civil war.
The Joint Resolution authorizing the
house OF Representatives TO reduce the
size of the hall was passed by the sem
ate.
The President Sent to the Senate the
nomination of William W. Handley to
be consul general at Bona, Congo Free
State.
Steps to Induce Russia to extend
equal and fair treatment to all holders
of American passports were taken in
the house.
Keith E. DaIrympIe, aged 25 years,
of Arkansas. missing since June, and
heir to fortune, has been found in
Louisiana.
The House Passed a Bill authorizing
the holding OF terms of United States
circuit and district courts in Spring
field, Mass.
The House Adopted a Special Rule
reported BY the rules committee pro-
vfding for a call of committees each
Wednesday.
Rear Admiral Sperry will file his ap-
plication for relief from the command
of the Atlantic battleship feet with the
next administration.
The Senate Confirmed the nomina-
tion of George s. Terry of New York
to be assistant treasurer Of the Unit
ed States at New York.
The Supreme Court reversed the de-
cision of the circuit court of appeals
directing the New York court to hear
the case of ]. Wilcox Brown.
The Annual Report of the Pennsyl-
vania railroad for 1903 shows de-
crease in net earnings of $7.43s, ,297 and
decrease in gross earnings of $751;
446,722.
Professor Little of the Northwestern
Univrsity Law school declares Judge
Lands was right, legally, morally and
cthically. in fl: ing the Standard Oil
$29.140, 900.
w. w. Weiner, prominent business
man of Meyersdale. Pa. was arrested
on charge of setting fire to the plant
of the Meyersdale Electric Manufactur-
ing company, of which he is president
An Engine. Pulling a westbound pas
eas1 A,-af y
miles west of Findlay. o., killing En-
gineer George and fatally injuring FIVE
passengers.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03

The Senate Passed Bill pensioning
at the rate of $12 a month dependent
volunteer army nurses of the civil war
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03

Commissary Stewart j. Reutmann,
u. S. N, has fallen heir to $4,000, left
by an uncle in Switzerland.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03

Medandzit, the Principal Organizer
OF the revolt of 1905O6 in the Baltic
provinces, has been arrested at Riga.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1909-06-25
NO TEARS FOR ELSIE
NOT ONE WOMAN AT FUNERAL
OF CHINAMAN'S VICTIM.
Her Slayer Still at Large Motive
for Murder Appears to Z
Be Jealousy.

New York.-The body of Elsie Sigel
the slain granddaughter of Gen. Franz
Sigel, was quietly buried Monday after
noon in Woodlawn cemetery, while the
police of a hundred cities were actively
engaged in the search for Leon Ling,
suspected of the crime, which has
aroused the interest of the entire com.
munity. The grave had beeE dug hur.
riedly, as though for a victiu OF some
terrible plague, and the absence of
mourners, aside from the girls father
and two brothers, and with not a wo-
man to shed a tear as the coffin was
lowered into the grave and dirt clods
beat a final tattoo on the lid, making it
appear more than ever that the woman
in the coffin was a plague victim-a vel
low plague-that her death has revealed
in all its hideous phases.
The mother, her mind shattered by
the blow of her daughters ~frightful
death, was in a sanitarium in Connec-
ticut. Aunts, female cousins and other
women relatives of the girl were not
iI1OILQcU VI Tic 1uucIdi dIIdifSCAAcuto
The father wished no scene at the
grave.
Without prayer or ceremony of any
kind the body was lowered into the
grave. After it had been filed, the
father, who had stood with bowed head
by the grave until the coffin had been
hidden from view, turned and walked
slowly away.
81 am a broken man," he said to his
sons. "The revelations that the death
of my daughter have brought to me
about the associations of the women
members of my family with Cinnamon,
and the death of my daughter at tina
hands of one of these yellow men, have
broken my heart. l can never hold up
my head again."
This, then, was the end of what was
mortal of pretty Elsie Sigel, the China
town mission worker. But whether she
died a martyr to save other misled girls
from a similar fate, and whether the
men responsible for her death are to be
captured and punished is a living ques-
ton.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1909-06-25
Good Financial Showing.

Gov. Noel has received the regular
monthly report of the Yazoo-Mississippi
Delta Board of Levee Commissioners,
showing financial condition on the 18th
of June. The balance on hand at the
beginning of the monthly period was
only $39,520.79, and the tax receipts
for the month $4,000, but the board
sold debentures to the amount of $780,
600, making total receipts $241,S2O.s9.
Very little levee improvement work
was carried on during the month, owing
to high water, the disbursements amount
ing to only $~S,308.97, leaving a balance
on hand of $233,511.92, which will doubt
less be sufficient To meet expenses dur
ing the remainder of the year, as no ex-
tensive work has been mapped out by
the levee board.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1909-06-25
Nav Consider General Legislation.

Gov. Noel is up against the question
of whether to let loose the food gates
and permit legislation of all kinds to be
considered at the approaching session,
or to limit the law-making body to the
consideration of revenue and appropria-
tion measures, as provided by the consti-
tuition. No bill of any kind, aside from
revenue and appropriation measures, can
be considered by the lawmakers at other
than the quadriennial general sessions,
unless recommended by the chief execu-
tive. While he has announced no con-
clusion on the subject, it is the general
belief that the governor will let down
the barriers and permit the lawmakers to
consider all subjects on which bills are
introduced.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1909-06-25
Freak of Lightning.

Valdosta, Ga.-News was received here
of a prank by lightning, which strucl,
nine men in a signal tower. All of them
were badly burned, some of them having
places on their skin torn as if it had
been ripped by a knife. A watch chain
worn by one of the men was melted, and
his watch was unframed. The trousers
IN another were ripped from waistband
to him. The tacks in another's shoes
were drawn, and another's shirt was torn
to shreds. None was killed.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1909-06-25
Galloway Memorial Church.

A total of $4,000 is actually in sight
for the Methodist memorial church to be
erected in this city in honor of the late
Bishop Chas. B. Galloway, according to a
statement made by DR.. j. E. Carpenter,
pastor of the congregation. Scores of
friends and admirers of the beloved di-
vine have notified DR.. Carpenter and
members of the committee that they de-
sire to contribute to the memorial church
movement, and confidence is now felt
that the original plans will be greatly
enlarged, and that a church costing
from $125, 900 to $15O,OoO will be erected
in memory of the great leader of Meth
odism, who, for many years, was regard
ed as Mississippi's foremost citizen.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1909-06-25
State Capital Notes
Weekly Budget of State News Items Gathered by Our Special
Correspondent At Jackson.
Fruit Will Be Good.

While the excessive rains in May un
doubtedly caused great damage to corr
and cotton crops, the gratifying report
comes from agricultural sections that the
crop of small fruits will be fully up to
expectations.
Mississippi's peach yield will be con
siderably in excess of that of last year,
and this applies both to the late and
early varieties. Plums and ~blackberries,
in fact, all of the small fruits, are
abundant, and are coming into the mar
ket in large quantities.
The watermelon crop, however, was
considerably injured by Che floods, es-
pecially in the lowlands, where the melon
tracts were submerged for several days,
killing out the vines. The homegrown
crop has not yet reached the market,
and will hardly put in it's appearance
until about the fourth of July, and in
some sections it will be several days
later.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1909-06-25
BAPnSTS FIRE PROF. FOSTER
Kisses, Yells and Confusion All
Jumbled Together.

Chicago.-Prof. George Burman Eos
ter, of the University of Chicago, whose
denial of the divinity of Christ in a re-
cent book, has stirred Chicago Baptists
to a high pitch of resentment, was
dropped from the Baptist ministers con-
ference at Chicago Monday.
Kisses, yells and confusion made the
meeting one of the stormiest ever held
by churchmen in Chicago, and it was
referred to by one preacher as resem-
bling a political meeting in a rowdy
ward.
Speakers who had been howled~ or
Kissed down sat with flushed, indignant
faces while the chairman pounded for
order. The young son of Prof. Foster
was present. ITS a shame, and un.
fair" he shouted as he left the hall.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1909-06-25
Assessments Raised.

The valuation of the railroad property
in the state on a mileage basis, for the
purpose of privilege taxation, has been
completed by the railroad commission,
very few changes having been made from
last years basis. The rating of the
Illinois Central from $4,000 a mile was
raised to $21, 900; the Louisville & Nash
vile, from $4,000 t9Sso,ooo, the Yazoo
& Mississippi Valley from $4,000 to
$4,000.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1909-06-25
Cotton Cut One-Half.

That there is not more than half a
normal cotton crop in Mississippi is the
opinion expressed by Mr.. J.. W. Davis,
of this city, who is regarded as n of
the best posted cotton crop and cotton
market men in the state, but who at
tributes only 20 per cent of the shortage
to the recent rains.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1909-06-25
First in Fifty Years.

A striking illustration of the extent
of the recent floods in Mississippi is
furnished by the fact that a steamboat
assembled the Tombigbee river as high
as Fulton, the county seat of Itawamba
county. 1t was the first time in fifty
years that a steamboat had assembled to
that point, and the vessel made the jour
ney and return trip in safety.
A strong effort is being made to in
duce Congress to grant an additional ap-
preparation for the improvement of the
Tombigbee and make it navigable as far
north as Columbus for twelve months in
the year.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1909-06-25
Plan Laymen's Meeting.

What is expected to become one of the
greatest and most successful interdenom-
national movements yet inaugurated
here has been launched, the p~reliminaries
having been discussed at a conference
between ministers and laymen of the
several denominations. The idea is to
plan for a great missionary meeting to
be held at some time in the near future,
one that will be fully equal in good re-
suits to any that have been held in
the South.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1909-06-25
Fear Charlton Epidemic.

Grave fears are entertained by stock
men in Mississippi that an epidemic OF
Charlton is likely to follow the receding
waters that have flooded the lowlands of
the delta and other sections of the State.
1t has been several years since Charlton
appeared in virulent form in any county
and caused heavy losses among live
stock. The last epidemic cost planters in
the delta many thousands of dollars and
killed off their work animals just at the
season when they were badly needed for
working the crop.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1909-06-25
Railroad Wants Charter.

Application has been made to Gov.
Noel for the issuance of a proclamation
Incorporating a new line of railway to
run from Helena, Ark, to Pensacola,
Fla, passing ~diagonapy through the
State of Mississippi. The promoters
state that they propose to Guild a line
from Helena to Clarksdale, Miss, thence
in a southwesterly direction to Meridian,
and on to Pensacola, giving a new line
from the Mississippi river to deep water
on the gulf coast.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1909-06-25
Hadley's Father Dead.

DeSoto, Kan.-Maj. James NJ. Hadley,
father of Gov. Herbert Hadley, of Mis-
souri,, died at his home here Monday.
Gov. Hadley was with his father when
the end came. Maj. Hadley suffered a
stroke of apoplexy while attending a
baseball game at Kansas City several
weeks ago.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1909-06-25
C. L. Long Is Chancellor.

The governor appointed c. L. Long,
attorney of Tupelo, to sit as special
chancellor in the final hearing of the
accounting of w. M. Cox as guardian
for Belle %Stampley, minor, in which
Chancellor j. Q. Robbins has certified his
disqualification through relationship to
the parties.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1909-06-25
Juvenile Reformatory Proposed.

Arrangements are being made to
gather statistics in the principal cities
in the State showing the number of juve-
nile offenders arraigned in police courts.
The purpose in view is to submit this
data to the Legislature at its next ses-
sion h support of the bill providing for
the establishment of a juvenile reforma-
tory. Unfortunately police magistrates
are not required by law to compile sta
tistics of this character, but it 10 be-
lieved that they will gladly volunteer to
collect data III order to promote the pass
g of the MeaauTc.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1909-06-25
$4,000, 900 a Pound for Radium.

New York.-The price of radium is
now $s,OoO,oOO per pound (of twelve
ounces). This price has been established
by an order given to a British company
by Lord Iveagh and Sir Felix Cassel for
seven and one-half grains, which is lit
tie less than one-quarter of an ounce,
and for which they have contracted to
pay $3.50, 600.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1909-06-25
Normals Doing Well.

Advices received by State S~uperintend.
end of Education Powers from six nor.
NAL schools for teachers now in progress
at Hattiesburg, Brookhaven, University,
A. & M. College, Columbus and Sherman,
show all are well under way, with large
attendance and doing excellent work.
Brookhayen has the largest attendance
thus far, with 325 teachers, the others
averaging between 200 and 800. 1t is e K
pected that fully 500 will be enrolled at
Brookhaven before the close of the four
weeks term, and that the increase at
the other points will be In proportion.