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Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-02

Starter William H. Stebbins. at the
Franklin square station Of the trotay
road, held a reception there Thurs
day, and all on account of a Saspera-
naous White Lion. said TO have been
found in the Shannon building ruins
Postal card tickets, admitting to the
exhibition OF the remains Of the White
Lion. were received through the mail,
and a number took the April Fool bait
by calling to inquire about the strange
beast.
Starter Stebbins, who is considerable
of a wag himself did even better than
the cards sent out by some joker
promised, by providing two animals
from a nearby toy store and claiming
them up in the window with proper
sign over them.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-02
INFORMAL REVIEW OF
NORWICH IN CIVIL WAR
Members Of Faith TrumbuI Chapter
Have interesting Meeting.

A meeting Of Faith Trumbun chap
tor. f.. y. r.. was held Thursday aft
ernoou at the Norwich club. The re-
gent, Mrs. 3. P. Bishop. presided. Mrs.
b. P. Learned read the letter from the
chapter to Mrs. Kinney, expressing its
sense of appreciation for Mrs. Kinney
during her fourteen years as state re-
gent and regretting her resignation. al
so Mrs. Klnney's gracious and affec-
tionate response. Mrs. Bishop gave
an interesting account of the meeting
held at Bristol on Wednesday
The meeting then resolved itself into
q social. Informal review of Norwich in
the Civil War.
Three representative songs of this
epoch were given by the choir, Mrs.
w. H. Allen first giving a brief &C
count Of their origin and history. John
Browns Body, Marching Through Geo
gia, and Kingdom Coming We're the
ones chosen. Mrs. +. z. Dove conduct
ed the conversation upon the civil war
in whieh nearly everyone present took
part. Several who were unable TO be
present. sent some contribution. Mrs.
Amos A. Browning. Miss Ellen Geer,
Mrs. N. l. Bishop, Miss Sarah L. Tyler,
Miss Caroline II. Thompson; Mrs. Ben
paulin f. Lewis, Mrs. George A. Keep
pier Mrs. Burrlll w. Hyde and Mrs.
Edwin c. Johnson I'd were RESPONSE
BILE for the discussion of the several
topics under consideration, these be-
ing the fall of Sumter and the first
call for troops. the women's work dur
ing the war. the second and third calls
for troops, the emancipation procla-
nation, drafts, purses. etc, Norwich
men IN the navy prisoners and an es-
cape from Libby prison, the Norwich
Soldiers Aid society, Lees surrender
and the close OF the war, and personal
"reminiscences. Each leader divided
her subject with other members OF the
chapter.
Refreshments were served at the
close by the social committee, of which
Mrs. Henry Lanx was chaisnan
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-02
TAFTVlLLE.
Naturalization Club Considering Need
of New HaIl-Sensy Property Pur-
chased by Louis Paquette.

In view OF it's ever-increasing mem
bership and because OF its now some
what cramped quarters on Merchants
avenue, the Naturalization club is con-
sidering the ACCESSIBILITY OF erecting a
hall which will be fully adequate for
the needs OF the society for many
years. The subject has been under
discussion Tor some time and at the
next few meetings held by the club II
is probable that the members viii ar
rive at a decision. Already members
OF the club have been looking around
for suitable site, but as yet no place
has been decided upon. For a build
ing the Naturalization club plans to
have han about 70 by 100 feet. one
story in height with a brick base
ment divided into several smaller
rooms. The prosperous club Of over
200 members plans for a model home
equipped with all modern convent
ences.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-02
STRIKE AT PLAINFIELD.
Young Women Employees Object to
Cleaning About Heads Of Machines
Others Struck in Sympathy.

Employees of the Lawton mill at
Plainfeld went out on strike Thurs
day. One version Of the cause is to
the effect that employees Of the frame
spinning department many of whom
are young women object to doing the
cleaning about the heads OF the ma
chimes The other employees struck IN
syrnpathy. The trouble has been brew
ing for about q week. The help are
organized, the spinners, carders and
weavers' unions being represented.
Harold IAwton OF the mill company Is
in New York and the difference will
probably not be adjusted until his re-
turn. The strikers held a meetin~ and
appointed a committee to confer with
NE. Lavtsn unAa Ats reeazzA TeozAis
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-02
Called on Former Friends.

DIT. Frank A. Tillinghast OF Arctic
Center, r. l.. was a visitor in Taftville
this week, calling on former friends
DR.. Tlllinghast was the hrst practlcine
physician in Taftville, coming here IN
the early seventies and practicing till
1889, when he was succeeded by Dr.
Thompson. After engaging in prac-
tice for a few years in the city DR.
Tillinghast left for New York. He
now has a fine practice in Rhode Is
land, The doctor called on many old
friends. whom he had not seen foI
years and had a thoroughly enjoyable
visit.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-02
FRANKLIN CHAPTER HAS
ANNUAL CONV0cATIoN
Reports Show Excellent Year Passed
Officers Elected and Installed.

convocation Of Franklin chapter No.
4, r. A. NJ, was held at Masonic tenn
pie with a good sized attendance. The
reports of the officers showed that the
chapter had passed q good year and
has a good balance in the treasury.
There have been nine admissions two
have Identified and five have died they
being James L. Coffee, May 10. 1908;
Henry L. Parker, November 7, 1908;
Alexander C. Robertson, November s,
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-02

Mrs. Lizzie A. Weaver of Scotland.
Conn, is visiting her daughter. Mrs
Frank Fitch. for a week Wednesday
evening at Mrs. Fitch's home, on
Hedge avenue, an enjoyable birthday
party was given for Mrs. Weaver, with
q party Of ten attending. among whom
was Miss Edna Weaver Of New Lon
don. a sister Of Mrs. Fitch. Musical
numbers upon the graphophone and
vocally were prominent IN the pleasant
social time, and supper was served.
A number Of gifts were made to COM
mem crate the day for Mrs. Weaver.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-02

Louis Paauette was the purchaser
OF the Senay property on Merchants
avenue. sold at auction "Wednesday
morning at II o'clock. There was a
good number present. mostly from
Taftville. william 2. Wilcox acted
as auctioneer. AIr Paquette's bid was
s1,455. It Is probable that he VIII make
repairs and alterations to the house,
preparatory to occupying II.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-02
rIEp

MACKENZIE-n this city. March 20.
1909 Susan, wife OF Joseph Mac
Kenzie.
Funeral services at her late residence.
62 School street, Friday afternoon,
April 2, at . o'clock.
MoHELAND-In Norwich. March 81
1903. William n Moreland. aged %
years.
Fur erai services will be held at Church
e. Aliens funeral psrlors. Is Main
street Saturday afternoon at 9
o'clock.
BRUCE-In this city April ], George
n Bruce. aged 62 years. 3 months.
Notice OF funeral hereafter.
uAuFY-At Sailors Snug Harbor,
Staten island, n. Y. March 80,
Charles Bailey.
FUNERAL services at 281 state street,
New London. Ct this friday az
ternoon at 1890 o'clock. Interrn'ent
at Yantio cemetery Norwich. on ar
rival of o'clock train
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-02
seruIea. a. st. Andrew.

At st. Andrews church tonight the
Lenten sermon will be delivered by
Rev. r. D. Hatch. rector of st. PauPs
Episcopal church Of Willimantic. Rev.
Mr.. Hatch is the last Of the special
Lenten preachers, who have spoken
weekly for the past five weeks. On
April 4 Palm Sunday viii be observed.
the church TO be decorated in palms.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-02
NORWICH TOWN.
JeweIry and Enamels by Frank g. Hale
to Be Shown-Quiet Celebration Of
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Items.

The Norwich Art Students associa-
ton is preparing for one OF two small
exhibitions to be held in the Converse
gallery soon after Easter At the first
one will be shown an interesting ex-
hibit Of handwrought jewelry and en-
amels by Frank Gardner Hale Of Bos-
ton, whose former home was in Nor
WITCH Town.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-02

with a total area Of 640,77s square
kiiometers, Germany had $40 kilo-
meters of railroad in 1897 for each
square kilometer of territory, and in
1907, 1893 kilometers. In the former
year the empire had 53,510,000 inhab-
jtants. and in the latter 62,OS0.0 900 in
habitants, so that in 1897 there were
s.TS kilometers Of railroad for each
10000 people, and In 1907 9.05 kilo-
meters.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-02
Graa4 EIoouence.

The Carmack murder case in Nash
vile is bringing out a prodigious
amount of eloquence. One OF the law
yers for the defense spoke for nine
hours and HIS speech was such a mas
terly EFFORT that he broke his suspen-
ders twics.-Rochester Union and Ad-
verttaar
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-02
Death Of Patriek ponohue.

Early Saturday morning. after an
illness Of several years, Patrick DON
ohue passed away at his home 10
Boswell avenue. He survived his wife
by only eight days. He leaves seven
children, four daughters and three
sons.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-02

Thursday was the 7th birthday OF
Master Arthur W Avery son of Mr..
and Mrs. F. S. Avery of West Town
street. The cake with it's seven can
dies was quietly enjoyed because OF the
severe Illness Of his little cousin, Eliz-
abeth. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.Dwight
Avery.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-02

william Z. Wade has purchased the
body OF an old single-truck car from
the Connecticut company. which had
been used as a work car, but for some
time has been out Of use. Mr.. Wade
had the car moved to his home on
Boswell avenue Thursday, where he
will probably use it in connection with
his poultry business.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-02

A party consisting Of George Lacy,
Joy and Kirk Ricketts, went on the
formers fishing brook Thursday. The
catch consisted of Is trout, OF. which
weighed over a pound.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-02

Mrs. D. w. Lillfbridge, Mrs. Fred J..
Lillibridge and Mrs. Frank w. Bar
Der Of Plain Hill and Mrs. VI. J. Green
Of California were guests Tuesday Of
Mrs. Ulysses G. Cooper of Central VII
lRge.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-02

A local horse dealer received a con-
Segment Of good looking animals on
Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-02

Archibald Richmond of Waterbury
is spending q few days with relatives
in East Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-02

Peter Buell. of School street fell or
a load of hay on the farm Of George
Lepan Monday. A broken rope caused
his fail. which Jared him considera-
bly, and has kept him from work this
week. One shoulder was badly bruised
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-02

~The prayer and music committees Of
the Endeavor society of the First Con-
gregational church met on Wednes-
day evening with Miss Sadie J. Daw-
son Of New London turnpike. Plans
for the Easter service were made.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-02

David Cronin. who has been spend
ing the winter with his daughter Mrs.
w. A. Cairns of Bliss place has left
town for his home in Bernardston,
Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-02

Ernest Peterson Of Hartford has
been called to Greeneyille by the seri-
Gus illness of his mother on Fourth
@treet
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-02
New York Celebrates.

How shall Darwin's centennial year
be most fittingly commemorated?"
asks the New York Sun. Its towns
r,t ople have made q start with a mon
KEY dinner.-Pittsburg Gazette-Times.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-02

' Fred Millar, who has been in Hart
ford during the winter, has come back
to Norwich Town and is at work on
West Town street
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-02

George Hourigan has taken charge
of Somers Bros store. in place of 6.
II. Davis who has taken charge of the
Pine Tree farm In Colchester.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-02

A newly painted delivery wagon IS
now doing duty for Sherwood B. Pot
ter and is greatly admired.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-02

Clarence A. White and daughter,
Miss Gala White, were the guests Of
friends on Rose Hill, Poquetanuck,
Thursday
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-02

william Ward shas moveu from
Prospect street to No. II Smith ave-
nue.. where he is going to engage in
the poultry business extensively.
Mr.. Ward will devote most Of his
time TO raising fancy birds. but will
also have some common fowl
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Crandall, who
have been visiting Penobsco street
friends. have left for their home in
Newport, r L
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-02

The finishing touches are being add
ed to the new gate on washington
street, which marks the entrance to
Lowthorpe park.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-02
THE WEATHER.
Forecast for Today.

Forecast for New England: Fair FRI
day; Saturday partly cloudy and
warmer; variable winds.
Predictions from the New York Her
aid: On Friday fair to partly over
cast and warmer weather will prevail,
with light variable winds, followed by
rain in the lake region; and on Satur-
day partly cloudy to overcast weather.
with slowly rising temperature
observations in Norwich.
The following records, reported from
Sevin's pharmacy, show the changes
in temperature and the barometrie
changes Thursday:
Their. Bar
a. M ...ssss..sss sssssss' % S1'So
IL m. .s..s+ss..-... .ssss''' aS'So
p. IN. ..t.s-.s.s. 1890 w "N'NN
Highest IS, 4owest 35.
Comparisons.
Predictions for Thursday: Fair and
warmer; west winds.
Thursdays weather: AS predicted.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-02

Mrs. oxford OF S71 Washington
street is about to 60 to Amesbury,
Mass, to reside.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-02

Mrs. Frank Jackson Of Willimantic
is spending several days with Mrs.
Louis Olsen Of Scotland road
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-02

Mrs. c. A. Fellows and her daugh-
ter, Charlotte, of Plain Hill, are Wis
iting Mrs. Fellows parents at st.
Louis Mo.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-02

w. +. Keables was in town recently,
the guests Of Mrs. J. n. Ray OF Elm
avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-02

A broken spot in the roadway OF
the bridge was repaired on Thursday
by the Norwich & Westerly trolley
road.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-02
EAST SIDE ITEMS.
Birthday Party for Mrs. WesVer-Per-
feet ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

Emory L. Monroe OF Talman street
is to move TO a tenement on Union
square.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-02

Mr.. and Mrs. George Bolton have
moved from 101 Mckinley avenue to
364 Washington street.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-02

The Lenten service at Sacred Heart
church was omitted on Wednesday
evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-02

Thursday, April 1, the first day Of
the trout season, saw a number Of local
fishermen in readiness TO engage in the
sport. A party Of trolleyTnen returned
with nine speokled beauties, which,
weighed at a local drug store about
u ID ounces each. Another party of
anglersN secured eight fish in the
brooks around Baltic.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-02

Mrs. Cynthia A. Potter went on
Wednesday to Warren, r. l., for few
weeks visit with cousins.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-02

Arthur Fulton of West Town street
left early in the week for Providence,
where he has secured a place to work.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-02

II was reported at the Backus hos
pitsl that James Gilmore, who had a
reg and ribs broken, in an accident on
the railroad is doing nicely and recov-
cry ia assured
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-02

Mrs. Mary Desmarals OF Hartford
was the guest of her father, Peter
Fournier, Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-02

Charles E. Mech is having altera-
lions made to his house on the corner
Of Sixth and Prospect streets. Anoth-
er room is being added to the upper
story, which was occupied by Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Batty. Mrs. Batty is now
residing with her son-in-law. Henry E.
Church.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-02
BORN.

CHAPMAN westford March 2s
1903. son to Mr.. and Mrs Marion
Chapman.
JABIEs-At liberty I'M March a.
1909 a daughter to Mr.. and Mrs.
John James.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-02

is also brewing at the Union mill in
Moosup over a difference in wage
scale.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-02

Mrs. Frank Fortier OF Merchants
avenue is the guest OF her daughters
in Plainheld this week
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-02
Noted About Town.

John Luther of Springfield recently
spent few days at his home on Town
street.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-02
otter Good Gloves xaLussl


Two special offerings Of 7-insh
Embroidered AlI-oVsrs for shirt waists
and frontinss-aIl fine goods and neat
designs.
At 69o-regular price ,1.eo
At 99e-regular price Use
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-02
GREENEVILLE.

Six hours after high water II Is low
tide, which is follow ed by food tide.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-02

Fred Bundy has taken q job as drill
err on the new parish building.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-02

John O'Donneu Of Bridgetown, y
j., was a Taftyille visitor this week.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-02
Qlle 1Brrlle1i1G.
Norwich, Friday, April 2, 1909.

The Bulletin should pc delivered
everywhere in the city before a. m.
Subscribers who fail to receive IL ny
that time will confer a favor by re-
porting the fact to The Bulletin Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-02

Miss Ruth Northrop OF Beech Drive
IS in Mt. Vernon, N. Y, for a visit,
having gone there from Stamford, CT.
On her way home she will stay a few
DAVIS In New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-02
apr2d

THERE 70 no advertising medium ~
Mastern Connecticut equal ~ Tha Bul-
letin for business rnauitA
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-03-25
FROM OTHER SHORES.

A dispatch from Murca de Paneyos,
a little town about fifty miles from
Braganca, Portugal, says that during
The celebration of festival there the
people sacked and burned the tax
SOLICITORS building.
DR.. A. d. Foster, surgeon in charge
Of the American marines at Annoy,
China, reports sporadic cases of the
bubonic plague in Annoy. He recon-
mends the detention and disinfection
Of passengers for the Philippines be.
fore they embark.
King Edward witnessed two flights
by Wilbur Wright at Pau, France, and
showed an equal amount OF enthusi.
asm with the other spectators, in the
remarkable accomplishments OF the
American aeroplanist. The King COM
plimented Mr.. Wright on his success
ful demonstration.
The reports publishing in the Unit
Sd States that serious complicat uns
threaten Salvador or any other Cen
trail American state are without foun-
sdation. There has been no declara-
stion OF war, the International situation
does not cause. alarm, and Nicaragua
internally is at peace.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-03-25
FREE SHARP; TIED ON COOPtRS
.Iury in Carmack Murder Trial Is Sent
Back for Further De-
alterations.

Nashville, Tenn, March 21-When
the jury yesterday returned verdict
of acquittal for John D. Sharp, charg-
ed with the murder of former United
States Senator E. w. Carmack and
declared it was "hopelessly tied up as
to the Coopers." it was generally con-
ceded that the end of the famous
case had been reached. Nothing
daunted by the expressive firmness OF
Foreman Burke's declaration of dis
agreement, Judge Hart sent the
twelve men out for further delivera-
tion and announced that he would not
discharge them until he was absolute
ly convinced that an agreement could
not be reached. The jurors looked
tired, worn and i'll at ease. From
the loud talking heard in the room,
they have been having strenuous
time. They are chatting under the re-
straint, too, but evidently are consci-
entious in their determination to vote
with their convictions. In response
to the judges question as to whittier
a verdict had been reached, Burke re-
piled: 1--WE are tied up tight as to
the Coopers. but we find John D.
Sharp not guilty"
Judge Hart quickly dismissed Sharp
and ordered the jury to continue it's
deliberations as to the guilt or limo
cense of the Coopers.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-03-25
.HONORS MEMORY
OF CLEVELAND
Taft Makes Initial Public Adj
dress as President at Me-
mortal Exercises.
TRIBUTE IN SONG AND SPEECH
Prominent New York Men Honor
Seventy.second Birthday of
the Late President.

New York, March 20. - President
Taft on his first trip away from the
White House came to New York yes
tarday to eulogize in his first public
address as president a Democratic
predecessor in the high office which
he now fills, the late Grover Cleve-
land.
Tributes in song and speech in hon
or of the seventy-second birthday Of
the late president were rendered at
memorial exercises in Carnegie hall,
in which President Taft, Gov. Hughes,
Chief Justice Fuller and Mayor Nc
Clellan made addresses and several
hundred Of New Yorks most promi-
Eent citizens attended. Mrs. Cleve-
land, with party Of friends, occupied
box
second memorial was held last
night at the College of the City of
New York, at which speeches were
made by Gov. Hughes, Senator Root,
Mayor Mcclellan Judge Gray Of Della
ware, William B. Hornblower and Ed
ward M. Shepard
Cheers for Taft.
The brilliant audience in Carnegie
hall rendered hearty cheer when
President Taft. Gov Hughes, Chief
Justice Fuller, Mayor Mcclellan, to-
gether with former Secretary Of State
Olney, Judge Gray, President Wood
row Wilson, Andrew Carnegie, DR.. Ly-
nth
the city took their places on the stage.
President Taft was introduced by
Mayor Mcclellan, who called upon the
audience to rise and be presented to
the president of the United States.
President Taft paid tribute to the
memory of Mr.. Cleveland.
Former President Roosevelt sent
letter to Francis Lynde Stetson, chat.
man Of the Cleveland memorial com
mittee, In which the former president
told Of his personal relations with Mr..
Cleveland and praised the late chief
magistrate as man of earnest pur-
pose and high courage in the face of
opposition and attack
Poem by Glider.
A poem written in honor of Mr..
Cleveland by Richard Watson Glider
and read by him was feature of the
exercises.
Fully 1000 persons crowded into
the chapel of the College of the City
of New York at the exercises held
there last night. President Taft, Sen
at0r Pp0t Mayor NTcN1aIl,p J,,lro
Gray, Richard Watson Glider and
President Finley of the city college
were among those on the platform.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-03-25
NEW NAVAL SCARE SYMPTOM.
England to Purchase erazil's War

England to Purchase 6razil's War
ships.
London. March 19.-The naval scare
in England has been revived by the
rumor that the British government is
thinking of buying three warships of
the Dreadnought type now being built
in England for Brazil. The govern
ment has the option of taking those
vessels.
In yesterdays debate on naval appro-
priations in the house Of commons.
First Lord OF the Admiralty McKenn
asserted that his information enabled
him to say that the country could be
congratulated npon not having laid
down more vessels of the Dreadnought
type. The ships now being completed
will be 80 per cent better than the
Dreadnought type and have higher
fighting efficiency.
In the commons last night the oppo-
sition made strong effort to force the
government to guarantee four 'condi-
tional Dreadnoughts, Premier AS
quith refused to promise anything ex-
cept that the vessels would be built if
Germany continues her active con-
struction Of warships..
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-03-25
MCDONALD is GIVEN LIBERTY.
Missouri Requisition Against Mime
apoIs Millionaire withdrawn.

Missouri Requisition Against Mime
apoiis Millionaire withdrawn.
Minneapolis March 21.-H. w. Nc
Donald, the millionaire Minneapolis
lumberman, who has been imprisoned
in the Hennepin county Jail because
of a charge Of bigamy made against
him by Missouri woman, was re-
leased late yesterday afternoon, after
Gov. John A. Johnson had received
word that the requisition from Gov.
Hadley of Missouri had been with
drawn.
Belle Hamilton accused Mcdonald
of having married her in Canada in
1908 and brought suit against him in
Minneapolis last fall. When the suit
was settled out Of court last Deem
Der and Mcdonald turned over to her
mineral holdings said to be valued
at $4,000 and considerable cash, it
was supposed that the case was over,
But last Monday Mcdonald was ar
rested on requisition papers sent by
the governor of Missouri