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The Prescott daily news., 1910-01-27
His Crafty Methods, When, as Comp troIer of New York, He Wished to Be Absent from His
 Office.

Probably no man now living knew Willard Fillmore so we'll as did Charles c. Clarke, who, prior to his retirement long the treasurer of the New York Central railroad.
 "Fillmore's was a romantic career" said MT. Clarke to me one day. Be ginning as wool carder in town near Buffalo, he became president of the United States. He had many re- markable adventures. and the story of his life, if told in popular style. would furnish almost as fascinating
The Prescott daily news., 1910-01-27
Styles In lanquaqes.

My little German maid said to me one day: Susie Jones IS going to start to high school tomorrow. and she asked me whether she should take German or Latin" What did you tell herr" I asked. Well, you know" replied Mary, Latin is going out; they don't talk that much any more. so told her I would take Ger man. ."-Exchange.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-01-27
Celebrating.

What was that terrible noise going on in Popkin's apartment last night?" asked Wickley of the janitor.
 "They were celebrating their wood. en wedding" smiled the janitor. Mrs Popkin was hitting Popkin on the head with a rolling-pin."
 Knocking wood for luck. eh?" grinned Wickley, as he passed on, while the janitor Harper's s Weekly.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-01-27
Fillinq Him In.

country?" " yum tourist. 'ne Aniericah ,h. anu what becomes of a feud when
 "o% %s' oi the family is wiped out?" ,n on, the executor generally takes if trst VI II ne Is poor shot. we have on |" companies which will carry it '1' Louisville Courier-Journal.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-01-27
loost-Nuptial Reflections.

Mrs. Benham-How much did you nav the minister when we were mar. ried?
 Benham-Don't ask me; hate to ad. init that l paid him anything.-N. Y. Press.
 Thrown Down. Poet-Here is a poem entitled Why Do Liver
 Editor-lt is mystery, isn't 1t?
The Prescott daily news., 1910-01-27
Not Up.to-Date.

Uncle Sile-Thar's one thing I can't understand, Mandy.
 Aunt Mandy-What's that, Silas?
 Uncle Sile-Why. how kin these tony city fellers keep their swell par lors up-todate when they cover the walls with paintin's by the old mas. ters.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-01-27
understand

~i understand that he painted cob webs on the ceiling so perfectly thai the hired girl wore herself out trying to sweep them down." There may nave been such an artist, but there never was such a hirde girl"
The Prescott daily news., 1910-01-27

What the great thinkers think to- day the mass of thinkers will think tomorrow; and the day after the great army of non-thinkers will say that they always thought so.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-01-27
A Climpse of the Future.

Knicker-What do you suppose we shall do by 2010?
 Bocker-We1l have so many canals v-e shall subsidize railroads.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-01-27

A good laugh is sunshine in th, house.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1910-12-16
Death of Patrick Costello.

The remains of Patrick Costello, who
died of kidney disease at the hospital in
Burlington on Tuesday, were brought
here Tuesday night and taken to his
late home in Cornwall. Mr.. Costello
was 65 years of age and had lived for 16
years in Cornwall, where he was widely
and very favorably known. He leaves
eight children, three sons and five
daughters; the sons are Patrick Costello
of Butte, Mont, Edward and Lee
Costello, who live at home in Cornwall,
Mrs. Emmett Gardner of albuquerque,
New Mexico, Miss Eta Costello of
Schenectady, N. Y, now visiting in
New Mexico, Miss Katherine Costello,
a teacher in Cornwall, Miss Mary
Costello in the graduating class in Pots
dam Normal school, New York, and
Miss Lillian Costello, at home in Corn
wall. The funeral services were held at
St. Mary's Catholic church in this viii
lage at 8 O. clock Thursday morning.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1910-12-16
COLLEGE NOTE S.
Annual Catalogue for 1901 Is
sued-Doines of the Faculty
and Students.

Prof. Raymond Mcfarland lectured
to the students Thursday evening in
the chapel on Labrador" He was
one of a party from the faculty of the
college which went to Labrador last
summer for the purpose of scientific
exploration. The lecture was to have
been given some time ago, but was
postponed.
The College catalogue for 1901
came out Wednesday. 1t contains
several more courses than were given
in the last catalogue, some of which,
especially in the department of English,
are now being given. A useful feature
of the catalogue is the outlining of
courses under groups suited to the
needs of students who intend TO take
up some profession after graduation.
These suggested elective groups are
classed under the heads of Agriculture,
Business, Education, Engineering,
Journalism, Law, Medicine, Mineral
Industry and Theology.
The popularity of the Scientific and
Pedagogic courses is apparent from the
roll of students. With the exception of
the senior class, which entered before
these courses were instituted, the
students taking these courses far out
number those in the classical course.
Last Saturday evening, the Middle
bury college debating team debated ST.
Lawrence university on the question,
Resolved, that the United States
ought to adopt a general policy of
Ship Subsidies. The debate was held
in the town hall at Canton, N. Y, be-
fore large and appreciatve audience.
The Middlebury team, consisting of
John M. Avery, II, Clinton S. Reynolds,
'13, and Frederick "A. Coates, II, held
the affirmative; and Messrs French,
Schwartz and Papenberg, the S. L. u,
team defended the negatives. The de-
cision of the judges was two to one in
favor of the negative.
A dance, for the benefit of the track
team, was held in Hamlin commons
last Saturday evening. About twenty
couples were present, and the affair
was very successful. Music was fur
nished by members of the college
orchestra.
Prof. E. D. Collins addressed the
Y. M. C. A. meeting Tuesday night on
the subject '"The Philanthropy of the
Poor" Special music was furnished
by M. T. Blanchard, II, pianist. The
meeting was well attended.
Prof. w. E. Howard was absent from
town Thursday, delivering lecture in
connection with the college extension
lecture course.
Don S. Shewbrooks, 90, who is
principal of a school in northern YER
mont, is in town, visiting his friends in
the town and college.
Ivers A. Hackett, II, has been cal
led to his home in Bethel, Vt, by the
death of his mother,
Homer r. Dennison, IA, has gone to
his home in New Haven, Ct, where he
will remain until after the Christmas
holidays.
Prof. Raymond Mcfarland will give
an address in Pomfret Friday evening.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1910-12-16
A PRETTY
HOLIDAY GIFT
FOR GENTLEMEN

A. Combination Set of Suspenders.
Hose Supporters and Armbands to match,
handsomely boxed,
Silk Hose, in various colors, two pairs,
in Handsome box,
Lisle Thread Hose, all colors, pairs in
Holiday box,
Neckwear, Armbands, Suspenders, Belts, Han
MufHers, Cuff Links, all Handsomely
sell at 25c to ST so each. These NAL
full Gifts for men and always acceptabl
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-07-14
Pennsylvania ROAD
EMPLOYEES VOTE TO STRIKE
Unless Agreement is Reached on Mat
ter of Wages and Conditions.

Philadelphia. July 13.-Representa-
tiyes OF the conductors. trainmen and
yardmen on the Pennsylvania railroad
lines cast OF Pittsburg. Eric and Buff
falo notified General Manager w. E.
Hayward Myers this afternoon that
large majority of the men had voted
yes" on the ballot which empowered
the mems general committee to call a
strike unless they reached an agree
ment with the company on the matter
of wages and working conditions.
Mr. Myers informed the delegation
that the Pennsylvania railroad is will
ing TO meet the conditions which pre-
vail on other roaos, provided that the
com pany is put to no additional ex-
pense. At the request of the union
leaders another conference will be held
with Mr. Myers tomorrow morning. In
the meantime the 120 delegates rep
resenting the is. 500 men are consider
ing the result of the conference.
The complete count Of the ballots
showed 1853 conductors voted in the
Affirmative and 44S against the strike
proposition. The vote of the trainmen
was 1928 in favor and 965 against
Those not voting, it is said were in
cluded in the negative votes.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-07-14
Has Taken No Stand AS Yet in Favor of Either
the Insurgents or the Regulars
RoosEvELT's ATTITUDE MADE KNOWN
On The Eroad Que stion of National PoiticsTod Inter
viewers Make 1t Clear that He is Seeing Both
Sides, democrats as ell as RepubIicans-Sees Only
Harmony Ahead in \ ew York State.

oyster Bay. y. Y, July 13.-Theo-
day that he has taken no stand as yet
in favor of either the insurgents or
the regulars in the republican party;
and he desires to correct any intrcs-
sion that he is showing favoritism. Of
the situation within the party in New
York state he said he saw only har-
mony ahead
Wants to See Republicans Do tho
Right Thing.
u want you to make it clear" he
said TO intervieWers. Thar I ana see
ing both sides. / wish you would MAKE
tl-at emphatic. Ny main iliterest is IN
the state, but on natioual issues
ents, party men and Independents.
want TO see democrats as well a. re-
publicans."
but you don't want TO see demo-
Gratis VIM" he was asked.
Not If the republicans do the right
thing replied the colonel.
Wednesdays Callers.
Timothy l.. Woodruff. chairman OF
the New York republican state COM
mlttee' and staunch organization
man. was in the house as Colonel
Roosevelt explained his attitude. So
was Representative Charles n. Fowler
OF New Jersey, who is a first to- last
insureent. During the day Colonel
Roosevelt had talked with them both
and apparently with equal affability
Governor Hughes had departed earl
Ter in the day. Colonel Roosevelt said
that he had talked politics with an.
three and that he had Tained about the
same impression from Mr.. WoodraT
as he obtained yesterday from James
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-07-14
CIinging TO Rim
of Ferris Wheel
YOUNG WOMAN WAS CARRIED 200
FEET INTO THE AIR.
SHE WOULD NOT TAKE A DARE
Louise Mokenzie's PeriIous Position
Terrified Thousands of Spectators in
Bronx Amusement Park.

New York, July 13.-Louisse Nc
Kenzie's unwillingness to take a dare
carried her 200 feet into the air to-
night, where she hung to the rim of
Ferris wheel in an amusement park
in the Bronx, to the terror of gaping
thousands below, until rescued by a
watchman.
The wheel was turning when one of
Miss McKenzie's party dared her to
climb on,
81 Wouldn't Take Dare from Anyone"
Il wouldn't take a dare from any,
one" she said, and jumped for the
outside of the nearest car She caught
it, but could not get inside Before
the engineer could shut off the power
the car had risen to the highest part
of its circuit, and there it stuck.
Rescued by Empioye.
John Paroll climbed up the iron
framework of the wheel, ttached him.
self to the car by his feet and leaning
out of a window hauled the girl in.
Then the engineer turned on the power
and brought them both down to safe
ty.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-07-14
Aer0nauts Fell
A Thousand Feet
BURSTING OF BENZINE TANK
CAUSED THE ACCIDENT.
FOUR MEN DASHED TO DEATH
Tragic Ending of Flight of German
DirisibIe Balloon ErbsIoch-OnIy
Peasants Saw the Terrible Tragedy.

Leichlingen, Rhenish Prussia. July
13--Falling through space a distance
or nearly a thousand feet Oscar ErbS
loch, noted aeronaut and inventor, win
ner or the international balloon race
held in America in 1907, and one of
the most promising of German expert
menters in aerial flight and four COM
panions were dashed TO death today in
a Held near Opladen. The others kill
ed were Herr Toelle, a manufacturer.
OF Carmen, Engineers Hoppe and
kranz, and the motorman, Spicks.
Loud Explosion Heard.
Only peasants saw the tragic ending
of the flight of the dirigible balloon
Erbsloch, which after a series of un-
fortunate accidents since it's construc-
ton, a year ago, had been refitted re-
Gently for passenger service. They
had observed the balloon short time
before as it swung gracefully in the
air. Soon it disappeared in the fog
and shortly a loud explosion was heard
and a crumpled mass fell like a pIu1n-
met to the earth. So terrible was the
force of the fall the gondola was
smashed 10 splinters, the motor was
buried deep in the sod. while the five
men Were crushed and torn almost be-
yond recognition
Sole Record of the Fatal Voyage.
Experts who examined the wreckage
afterwards declared tlau the benzine
tank had burst. The rubber envelope
had been torn to shreds and the bow
collapsed. Nearby was found a sad
memento OF the disastrous trip. 1t was
a leaf from the notebook of Engineer
Hoppe, CONSUMING a short record of
the journey. There were only a few
words:
Departed hall 9.04: ascended air
9.09; thick fog northWard. Cannot see
earth; sun breaks through; heavy fog
below us Elevating planes sloped
downwards: altitude 2S0 metres (s16
feeD at 9.14."
This is the sole record of the last
voyage of the Erbsloch the other de-
tails of which cannot be learned owing
to the death of all the occupants of the
car Peasants near the scene of the
catastrophe say that they heard the
propoellers working. They fired re-
VolverS in order to indicate to the
aeronauts, then hidden in the fog. that
they We're in the nighborhood of
houses Then the explosion occurred
and they saw the mass hurtling down.
ward,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-07-14
Political Scandals Which Stirred the Massachu-
setts City Reach Sensational Stage
THREE YEARS IN HOUSE OF CORRECTION
And to Pay Fine of ST, ,0o0-Mayor White Found Guilty
of Conspirins to Secure the Confirmation by the
Board of Alderman of One of the Mayors Appoint.
nnents-Jury Was Out About Four Hours.

Salem. Mass, July 1S.-With the
conviction and sentencing of Mayor
William P White of Lawrence and
several other residents OF that city on
conspiracy charges in the superior
court here today, the political scan
dzls which have stirred the city Of
Lawrence for some time past reached
q sensa tional stage
Guilty of Conspiracy.
Found guilty of conspiring to secure
the confirmation by the board of s'3-
ernen OF Mayor Whites appointment
OF James A. Hamilton as the chief
Of the Lawrence fire department. a:-d
OF couspiring later 10 secure Ham..-
tons removal from that position, the
msvor was sentenced to serve three
-ezrs in tIe Essex county house Gi
correction and 10 pay a fine OF Sl,O9G-
Others Sentenced.
Samuel kress was sentenced to two
ana q half years Imprisonment: Mat
thew Burns to two years, and George
d Smart 10 a year and half Z
Ernest DUDE also convicted. was not
sentenced his case being place on
hle because ne had given evidence for
tns prosecution
Case on Trial Two Weeks.
The case has been on trial for about
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-07-14
MEETING OF BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF THE X OF C.
Fourth Degree Provinces Laid Out and
Officers Appointed.

New Haven. July 1S.=At Tues
days meeting of the board of directors
of the Knights of Columbus the fourth
degree provinces were laid out and Of
ficers of the provinces appointed. as
follows:
ChampIain ProvincezSu Supreme mas
ter, John H. Redding, Denver Col. !;
vice supreme master Michael j. Cor
man, ottawa, Canada. for the term of
four years The territory includes
Canada and all of the British posses
sions north of the United States.
+ Cabot Province-Vice supreme mas
ter, Dennis J. German, Boston. Mass.
for term of two years. The territory
includes the New England states.
Calvert Province-Vice supreme mas
ter. Wethered ]. Boyd, Fordham, n.
Y, for term of two years. The ter
ritory includes the states of New
York, Pennsylvania, Delaware. New
Jersey Maryland Ohio and the Dis
trict of Columbia.
De Soto Province-Vice supreme
master, George w. Young, New Or
leans, for a term of two years. The
territory includes the states of Okla
homa, South Carolina, Alabama Ar
North Carolina, Texas, Florida Louisi-
ana, Mississippi Virginia and West
Virginia. Mexico. Panama. Cuba,
Porto Rico and South America are
Marquette Province-Vice supreme
master, August Rebham Milwaukee,
for a term of four years. The terri
tory includes Illinois, Indiana, Wiscon-
sin, Iowa. Minnesota, Michigan, Kan
sas, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota
and South Dakota
La Sale Province-Vice supreme
master. Thomas J. Gorham, Seattle.
Wash, for term of four years. The
territory includes California. Oregon,
Utah, Colorado, Montana, Washington,
Idaho, Nevada, Wyoming, New Mexico
Arizona, Alaska, Hawaii and the Phil
ippines are added for purpose of adj
nlinistration.
At the closing meeting tonight it was
announced that $50, coo of the funds of
the endowment of the Catholic univer-
sity at Washington and S155, 900 of the
mortuary reserve fund had been in
vested in railroad and school bonds.
The following delegates 10 the ma
tional convention at Quebec were Sc
lected from Connecticut: Daniel Col
well, William NJ. Geary. c. T. DriscolI,
DR.. VI. c. OConnor, and H. G. Nc
Donald, J. ]. Kennedy and r. F. Clark
of New Haven; w. J. MulIigan of
Thorn psonvilIe, J. E. Gearv of New
London and T. l. Shea of Derby.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-07-14
TROLLEY AR5ITRAToRs
RESUME SESSIONS
Wage Dispute Between Connecticut
Company and Its Employees.


New Haven. July 13-The arbltra-
tors in the wage disnute between the
Connecticut company and its conduc-
tors and motormen resumed their sit
tings this morning. The trolleYmen
were represented by w. b. Fitzgerald,
the aational executive board, and by
National Treasurer Rein Orr, who
came to this city from Springfield,
Mass. last night.
The afternoon session Of tho board
was taken UP by fht witnesses for
duced evidence to rebnt that of the
Witnesses for the men introduced dur
ing the morning. Price lists of gro
ceries. etc. were introduced to show
that the cost Of living had not in
creaSed to as great an extent as the
witnesses of the morning had testified
thatJit had, and three real estate men
testified that the rents of the classes
of houses called attention to in the
morning had decreased within the past
year instead of having increased. Lists
of the rates OF wages on 104 trolley
lines east of Pittsburg and Buffalo
were also presented by the COMPANY,
TO show that the now existing rate
on the lines OF the Connecticut COM
pany. was as great IL not greater than
that of other lines.
The question Of the ability Of the
Connecticut company to pay the in
crease OF wages asked for arose, and
Mr.. Fitzgerald quoted from statements
of the companv. showing the earnings
OF the company. Mr. Deming took
exception to this and showed that the
statement did not show all the fixed
charges OF the company or the in
creasing rentals. The meetings viii
continue tomorrow.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-07-14
BATTERED BODY OF WOMAN
FOUND BURIED IN CELLAR
American Music Hall Singer, Belle
Elmore, Murdered in London.

London. July 13.A search today by
the police of a house at SO Hill Drop
Crescent, North London. undertaken at
the instance of friends of All American
music hall singer who was known un-
der the stage name of Belle Elmore,
missing since February. revealed the
battered BODY of a woman buried in
the cellar. The house was deserted
and the police are seeking for the
woman's husband, who is known as
Hawley Crippen. and is described as
an American dentist
Belle Elmore was a handsome wo-
man, 34 years of age. A theatrical
paper last March announced that she
had died abroad. Crippen had a place
of business on New Oxford street and
he continued to reside in the Hill Drop
house and replied readily TO the ques-
tions of the police until a few days
ago, when he disappeared The police
have not been able TO certify as to
the Identity of the body.
New York, July 13.-Belle Elmore
was not remembered tonight on Broad
way where the vaudeville actresses at
one time or another are registered.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-07-14
TAKES OUT 5000 POLICY
AGAINST ASSASSINATION.
Russell Hopkins Has in Addition n
Many Other Policies.

New York July 13.-In addition to
life, accident, health, fire burglary,
tornado, automobile and yacht insur-
ance policies. Russell F. Hopkins a
young millionaire now of IrVington-
on-the- Hudson ard formerly of Allan
ia. Ga, has taken out a $4,000 policy
against assassination, of which $4,000
is 10 go to the first informant and
81 600 each TO the three others who
may- supply information regarding the
deed.
Hopkins first came to New York as
consul for the republic of Panama and
in 1906 married Miss Vera Siegrist, a
niece of DR.. j. J. Lawrence. d patent
medicine proprietor of St. Louis. He
built q magnificent country place oV-
erIooking the Hudson, adjoining the
place of Miss Helen Gould, and install
ed upon ii a menagerie open to the
public. Recently he announced his
intention to drive down Broadway with
a team of zebras.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-07-14

w. wadsworth, Jr, speaker Of the
assembly.
Mr. Wadsworth made It clear that $50
far as 1t lay within his power there
would be no surrender on the part on
the organization In favor of a direc5
nominations bill such as Colont &
Roosevelt and Governor Hughes urged
in vain. For his part Mr. WoodrH
said today. he was glad that Colonel
Roosevelt was active in politics
The Colonel Smiles Reminisesntly
Colonel Roosevelt was dressed for
haying when he received the Inter
viewers. He had on a suit or Whitc
duck. Most Of the luncheon guests
were leaving. but Representative ".
w, Cocks, regular" who represents
Mr.. RooseVelts home district, fingered.
Mr. Cocks Is a farmer" explained
the colonel He IS staying 20 pitch
hay with me"
After saying that he had talked pol
tiles with Governor Hughes and his
other guests, but declining TO particu-
larize. Colonel Roosevelt made hiA
statement as to his attitude on the
broad question Of national politics.
Then he sat silent in his chair for z
moment and smiled remini scentiy..
You know the insurgents had cold
feet when I came back from abroad. .
he continued "because the first four
men with whom ! conferred were Sen
ator Lodge, Secretary Meyer Secre-
tary Wilson and Nick LOngWorth
Il had similar experiences when
was in the White house When j. Pier
pont Morgan came TO see me they
said ] had sold ont TO Wall street
said / was going TO hoist the ret
flag.
err"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-07-14
PORTUGUESE AND CHINESE
IN SERIOUS CLASH
Former Attack Pirates. Who Are Rein
forced by Regular Troops.

Hongkong,- July IA Portuguese
gunboat. cooperating with troops. to-
day bonn barded the pirate settlement
on the island of CoIowan, destroying
the houses and killing many natives.
The Chinese retaliated by storming e
and capturing the Portuguese military
sent to the scene from Macao
The island of Colowan is near Ma
Gao. and it's ownership is a matter of
dispute between the Chinese and the
Portuguese. party of Chinese stu
dents had been captured by the pirates
and the governor OF Macao sent ar
expedition to effect their rescue The
pirates resisted and were reinforced
by Chinese from the interior. The lat
ter We're armed with modern wea pons
and smokeless powder.
In all. 1000 persons were engaged in
the fighting. Many of the Chinese
were killed, while the Portuguese lost
a corporal killed and a larIe number
wounded.