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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-14
Supposed Remains of Belle EI-
more Not Proven Feminine.
PATHOkOGIST is WITNESS
Prof. Pepper Says Skilled Hand Dis
membered Body.
GREWSoME TESTIMONY GIVEN
Crippen Is Composed, While Ethel
Leneve Shows Distress in
Courtroom.

LONDON. September I4-Testifying at
the resumption today of the Crippen mur
der trial. Prof Augustus J. Pepper. pa
thologist of the University OF London. said
that his examination had convinced him
that The human parts found in the cellar
OF the Hill Drop Crescent home were sew
cred by a hand skilled IN surgery and di-
rected by a mind that possessed a real
knowledge of anatomy.
Under croSs-examination Prof Pepper
admitted that he had been unable to es-
tablish the sex of the victim.
The evidence Of the medical experts ha :
been awaited with easernesS. TIE fa-
NOUS little courtroom in Bow street was
crowded 20 its capacity.
Crippen Composed; Girl Nervous.
The prisoners in the dock presented con-
trastins appearances.
DR. Hawley II. Crippen. charged as the
principal in the murder of his wife. Belle
Elmore. the American actress. was SEEM
ingly as cool and collected as ever. He
did not miss word of the testimony and
eagerly whispered to his solicitor. Arthur
Newton, whenever he thor ~ht he had de-
tected a point In his favor.
On the other hand, Ethel Clare Leneve,
accused an accessory after the fact.
was wan and plainly in mental and phys
ical distress. The police authorities had
anticipated that the day would be try
ing one for her Accordingly she was at
tended for the first time In court by a
vardress. who sat close to her throughout
the proceedings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-14
Ellis May Be Considered.

Wade Ellis, who gave up the trust
breaking job Of the Department of Jus
tice to undertake the handling of the
Ohio political situation. lost out in the
political game in that state At least he
was removed from the head of the po-
htlcai machine in the state. He is en-
gagged on special work for the Depart
ment OF Justice and il is possible his
salary IN that would be greater than as
solicitor general. His name. however is
likely to be considered by both the At
torney General and the President. His
experience in the department would make
his claims exceptionally strong
In the department is James 4 Eoular
OF Tennessee, ranking assistan, attorney
general and the fourth man in imnori-
ance. His name will be considered for tho
position, by the Attorney General He Is
a man of quiet ways and has made LITTLE
noise as assistant attorney general hui
he Is said to have done some most effec-
tive work
Another whose name will be considered
is William }. Hughes for twentvfiva
years in the department, and all that time
in the solicitors Office. Ii is said of him
that he is the best posted man in the
United States as to the practice nrore-
dure and jurisdiction of the United States
Supreme Court He has been retained as
an assistant 10 the solicitor general for
a quarter of century. He too. is such
a modest, retiring man that little is
known OF his work outside the denart-
ment. He began work in the department.
as stenOgrapher when President Taft
was solicitor general many years ago.
His friends would like to see him nro-
NOTED to first place. He has had many
offers to engage in private practice hui
has refused these
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-14
Some on the Outside.

Outside of the department there are
probably many candidates. The man most
prominently mentioned is Henry L. Stim-
son. former United States attorney of
New York. and for several years eneas-
ed by the department as special at
torney in the sugar fraud cases His ap-
pointment would be good one politically.
ii is said and for that reason a number
of wiseacres are predicting that he viii!
be named.
Others believe that a western man will
he selected by the President and ATTORNEY
General
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-14
Girl Lingers Five Hours.

At $40 o'clock the girl fired the shot
IN the room occupied by her and Firth.
She died at 1905 o'clock in Alexandria
Hospital without regaining conscious
ness.
The bullet 81 caliber. was dis
charged from an Iver Johnson pistol.
out through the left temple, and shat.
tered into fragments a plate glass mir.
ror in the room.
The girl was in a STOPPING position
between the door and the bureau when
che fired the shot She bled profusely
and never regained consciousness.
Chief Goods at once arrested Firth.
Firth was startled. but in a moment
regained composure. He willingly ac-
companied the chief to police head.
quarters.
Miss Pierce was placed In Q carrta9s
and taken to the hospital. She was later
operated upon by Drs. s. b. Moore and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-14
Sex Not Determinable.


At this point Solicitor Newton took the
witness in hand and asked him to be
more specific in his statement as to hay-
ing found mo trace of sex" The pro-
fessor agreed with counsel that il was inn
possible for him in any manner 10 deter
mine the sex from the parts OF the body
found and examined by him
This was considered as OF great impor-
lance to the defense, as il had been gen
orally believed that, although certain
organs had been purposely removed TO
conceal the identity of the victim, suf-
ticient evidence would be introduced to
establish that the body was that of a
woman,
The witness explained that he meant
that he could not identify the sex anat-
omically.
He was closely questioned regarding the
scar. Solicitor Newton tried to make out
that what appeared to be scar might
be merely an overlapping Of the skin.
THAT suggestion is fantastical, re-
torted the patholoSlst.
Defense Tries to Trap Witness.
Solicitor Newton suggested that a man
specializing in the ear. nose and eye IKE
Dr crinpeu. would not necessarily be able
to adroity separate the members OF
body. Prof Pepper thought such spe-
cialist as counsel described would have
general anatomical knowledge.
Nawton was keen in seeking admissions
from the pathologist. Frequently he eX-
hibited heat when the witness refused to
anSwar YES or no" without qualify
ing his replies
Counsel intimated that Drs. Wall and
Turnbull. experts engaged by the de-
Tense. had reached conclusions differing
from those Of Prof. Pepper In some par
ticuIars Turning. to the witness, he said
..Your qualifications have nothing ao-
nroa chin. theirs. Both are eminent among
their number, as you know.
4 brief re-examination by the crown
closed the evidence offered by the wit
ness which was sruesome throughout.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-14

Fair tonight and Thursday;
cooler tonight light to moderate
northerly winds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-14

In Washington about every one
who reads at all reads The Star.
Largest eirculation-daily and
Sunday.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-17
NORTH STONINGTON
Forty Five Pupils in Wheeler School
Preparations for Grange Fair.

The Wheeler school opened Monda V
with forty-five pupils. Professor Ken
dali the head master has two assist
ants Mrs. Hooper and Miss Smith,
both new teachers in the school
Many local people attended the fair
a t Kingston this week.
Miss Dora 7. Maine left Thursday
for a trip to Old Point Comfort Va.
Mrs. Nancy Davis is very i'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hill of Ware. Mass,
spent Sunday here, the guests of Mrs.
Fannie Stone.
Miss Annie NJ. Packer of Mystic is
teaching the school at Ashwillett.
Fair Melted $50
The ladies of the Third Ba pits
church held their annual fair Tuesday
afternoon and evening at the residence
of Mrs. w. H. Hillard The attractions
included a clam choWder supper The
attendance was good and the net pro-
ceeds about $50.
Plans for Grange Fair.
The prospectus of the North StOn-
ington grange fair has been issued.
This promises to be a noteworthy
event for the village, a dav of big
things. well worth seeing, with many
visitors to inspect them.
In the Third Baptist church Sunday
evening Mrs Chester s. Maine gave an
interesting account of the Mortified
conference which she attended for two
weeks this summer.
Rev. F. 81. Hollister and Rev J. IT.
Adams will exchange pulpits tomorrow
Sunday.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-17
HAMBURG
DR.. and Mrs. Richardson Returned
from Autofne Tour Through Ver-
nnont-Many Went to East Haddam
to Attend Fair.

Mr.. and Mrs. John Comstock and
daughter Ruth We're callers at Mrs
Mary Becl1With's last SUNDAY.
Julius Ely and Reginald Lord went
to Springfield the first of the week
where they are attending school,
John Tiffany was a caller at S. w.
Jewett's last Wednesday.
Miss Tessie Harding went to Nor
witch last Tuesday where she is at
tending school.
S. p. Sterling and r. NJ. Jewett at
tended the convention In Hartford the
first of the week.
Miss Ada Harding was the guest
of Mrs. John Cone in Dayville last
Thursday.
Willis Hall was in Norwich last
Thursday.
large number from this place at
tended the fair at East Haddam last
Wednesday.
H. l.. REYNOLDS and sons Harold and
Donald visited New York the first of
the week.
DR.. and Mrs. Richardson returned
last Tuesday from a motoring tour in
Vermont.
Lee Harding went to Suffield last
Monday to begin his duties at the lit
erary institute as instructor in higher
mathematics
Helen and Beda Hubey Of New York
returned home last Saturday after
spending the summer in Sterling City.
Miss Sadie Sterling is spending her
vacation with her parents.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-17
LEFFlMGWELL
Local People Attend Baptist Associa
ton Meetings.

Among the visitors at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. j. Charles IefingWell,
Sunday, were Mr.. and Mrs Frank
Gardner of Yantic, Mr. and Mrs Will
lard Way of Bozrah. Nj. and Mrs.
A. H. Beebe of West Plant. Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert ChamDlin and daughter,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Champlin
from Norwich.
Mrs John Gray and daughter Eliz-
abeth of New London spent the first
of the week with the formers mother
Mrs Mary Gray, Mr. Gray accompa-
MED them here Saturday and returned
to his work Sunday.
Mrs Mary Gray moved her household
goods Wednesday to NorWlch, where
she will reside on Elm street.
Alvin Thompson Of New London was
the guest of Miss Edith Leffingwell
Sunday.
Among those who attended the Bap-
fist association at New London the
past week from the First Baptist were
Rev. and Mrs j. G. Ward, Miss Ger
truce Ward. Miss Ruth Palmer, Miss
Hazel CaIkins Mr.. and Mrs. William
Browning Miss Cola Browning, Mr.
and Mrs. j. c. Leffingwell Mrs. Elliott
DoIbeare, Mrs. Hannah Kingsley and
Mrs. G. Peckham.
The Sunshine band will meet today
Saturday with Miss Gertrude Ward.
Rev. w. r Thayer and Rev. J. r.
Very of Norwich called on Rev. J. G.
Ward Monday.
400 Hundred Acre Peach Farm.
Merton Swan and Frank Lefiingwell
went to Middlefield Tuesday, where
they saw a peach orchard of four hum
bred acres
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-17
SALEM
Peach Festival Nets S10-Sumnner Cot
tagers Leave for City Homes.

The peach and ice cream festival
held in Grange hail Friday evening for
the benefit of the Sunday school clear
I'd $40.
John Hill and family left Tuesday for
their home in the west.
DR.. Hiram Bingham moved his fam
lily Sept. 10th to New London from his
bungalow on Mumford Hill and later
viii go to New Haven to resume his
duties as one of the professors in
Yale.
Mrs. Tibbitts has been entertaining
her son Fred from Lowell Mass.
Mrs. James Lane and daughter. Miss
Harriet. have gone to New London, the
latter TO attend the Harbor school.
The g. L. meeting Sunday evening
was under the leadership of Master
Lawrence Beebe.
Consree atonaI Church Service.
Rev. Mr.. CogsweIl preached an ex-
ceilent sermon in the Congregat
church Sunday morning. Choice dahlia $
from the garden of Mr.. and Mrs. Clark
decorated the pulpit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert Murray and
daughter Ruth spent Sunday with Mrs.
Murrays' parents in Franklin.
Misses Ruth and Iveagh Sterry left
town Sunday evening for their winter
home in New London. They will take
up their studies at the Williams Me-
mortal institute this week.
The Red cottage, which is the sum-
mer home of the Sterry family, is be-
ing painted, as is the Jones cottage,
recently purchased from Mrs. Evelyn
Harris by Mr.. Jones of New London.
Misses Agnes and Florence Thomp-
son ief: town last Friday morning af-
ter weeks visit with their mother at
the Hurlburt house.
Artist Returns to Ohio.
Artist Hills and his family closed
their summer home on Tuesday and
left for Delaware. o.
Charles r. Williams and his sister
Of Colchester are spending a week at
the summer home of Mrs. Fl. L. Will
liams of New York.
+. CraDdall spent Monday with his
mother at Oswegatchie.
Married Thirty Eight Years.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Williams
received congratulations last Saturday
because they had reached the thirty
eighth milestone Of their married life.
Mrs. COgswell is improving after
serious Illness at her sons home in
Derry, y. II.
IT. A Rogers has suffered q relapse
during the week, but is somewhat i'm
proved.
Miss Martha Rogers is still seriously
III. Her nieces. Mrs. Gertrude Harris
OF Norwich and Mrs. Colt of Derby. are
caring for her.
Hon. f. VI. Chadwick was in Hart
ford attending the state convention.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. Latimer and daugh-
ter Lois ana Miss Martin and Messrs
Do beare and Winchester of Gardner
Lake attended the festival in Grange
hall Friday evening.
Mr.. Caulkins and daughter left for
their home in New London Wednesday
after spending the summer at the Hurl-
burt house.
Fred Tibbetts of Natick. r T.. is the
guest Of his mother at the Tfobetts;
homestead.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-17
LEBANON
Continued III Health ComoeIs Rev. r.
{. Turner to Resign Pastorate-Rev.
z. g. Smith Returns from Vacation
Trips-Party Caucuses.

Rev. e r. Smith has returned from
his vacation trips and occupied his
pulpit again last Sunday.
Miss Mabel Moves entertained the
members of the Cradle Roll of the
First Congregational Sunday school
last week Thursday afternoon. There
are IS members on the roll and II
were present and greatly enjoyed the
occasion.
Rev. r. Z. Turner has rendered his
resignation as pastor of the Baptist
church here and also in Fitchville,
because Of his continued i'll health.
Much sympathy is expressed for him
by his many friends in both localities.
Mrs. Fred NJ Abel is critically i'll
at her home and is the source of great
anxiety to her friends and neighbors.
Mrs. Mary Fitch Cook OF Hartford
visited her cousin, Miss NJ. H. button,
this week
MIR. and Mrs. SwAa. who have been
in the family Of Rev. r. E. Turner for
two or three Years, have returned to
their home in Preston.
The republican. democratic and pro-
hibition caucuses for the nomination
of town officers were held in the town
hall last Saturday.
William Clark of Exeter has just
moved into the house owned by Henry
Williams, near Deacon William Wet
more's.
vice as bOOkkeeper for the Willimantic
Machine company.
Return to Preston City.
Mr. and Mrs CourtIand Swan. who
have lived for some time with their
sOn-in-law. Rev. Robert f. Turner, of
Lebanon. have returned to their home
in Preston. where they will reside.
Mrs. William Avery is spending sew
efal days with her daughter in Yer
non.
Mrs. Mary Williams is spending
few weeks in Brooklyn and vicinity
Mr.. and Mrs. r. z. Turner who have
been spending the summer in Dor
chester Mass. and among the White
mountains have returned to their
home in Lebanon. Mr. Turner is much
improved in health.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reuben P. Burgess OF
Lebanon have returned after wishing
friends in New Haven. Fairfield and
Bridgeport.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-17
VOLUNTOWN
Delegates Attend Conventions-ViIlase
Loses Its Backsmith--Forty Hours
Devotion to Open Sunday.

Mrs. Hattie Magret, who recently
underwent a painful operation at the
Bacllus hospital Norwich, has so far
recovered as to be able to return home
on Thursday last.
Miss Cleo Herbert left Sunday for
Baltic where she is attending the
Academy OF the Holy Family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Gauthier of
Jewett City were visiting friends in
town on Sunday.
John n. Lewis. George Briggs and E
Byron Gallup have been in Hartford
this week attending the republican con-
vention.
Charles Barber attended the con-
gressional convention at Norwich on
Thursday
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles f. Maine have
spent several days at Kingston fair
this week Other visitors to the fair
from this town were John kinnie Aus
tin Maine, Leonard 3. kinnie, Howard
James and George Daw1ey.
Village Blacksmith Leaves.
Paul Charter. the village black
smith, having sold out his business in
town and secured a place in South
Manchester, has moved his household
goods to that place and intends to
make his home there. Mr.. and Mrs.
Charter. having resided in town for
friends who deeply regret their de-
parture.
Charles Ames has recently purchased
a farm out of town.
Several from this place attended the
social a Glasgo on Saturday evening
est. Miss Hilda Groves assisted the
Big Four orchestra as pianist.
A. W. Tilley of Norwich was in town
Sunday
AZarie Grenier returned Thursday
from lengthy trip which included ST.
Jean the Baptist society convention at
Manchester n. H. and the Eucharistic
congress at Montreal.
Forty Hours Devotion
The forty hours devotion will open
at ST. Thomas church at the 1890
mass on Sunday morning and close al
the mass on Tuesday morning. Special
music has been arranged and there
will be the usual procession of children.
The appearance OF the church has been
improved by a coat of paint.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-17
MOHEGAN
Good Attendance at Church Services
General News.

T. G. Fowler is still confined to his
bed By illness.
Burrill Fielding OF New London was
in this place Sunday.
Mrs. Denison Davis Of Mystic was
visiting her parents. Mr.. and Mrs w
J. Hunter. recently
Mrs. Lamine and daughter OF Nor
wich spent Sunday here.
Mrs. Harriet Quidgeon and daugh-
ter. Ruth, of New London. spent Tues.
day with the formers sister Mrs. E. c.
Fowler.
Mrs. Gertrude Harris of Norwich
spent Sunday in Mohegan.
Lemuel Fielding OF Norwich called
on friends early in the week.
Mrs. Lizzie Hunter is visiting in
Paterson. n. J.
There was a large attendance at the
church Sunday morning and evening"
including a number from Norwich
New London and Palmertown.
Mrs. Mary Mech, who has been
visiting her mother Mrs. E T. Baker
has returned to New Haven
Mrs George Dunn spent Sunday with
her daughter, Mrs. George Sturges, in
New London.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-17
GOSHEN
Farmers Filling siIos-sons Birds Dis
appear.

George Barber Of Wiliimsntic, state
supervisor Of schools. was a recent
caller in this place.
Miss Ruth 2. Curry is a guest Of
friends IN New York
Mrs William Allen and children OF
North Adams, Mass, are visiting local
friends.
"a. Mint Of Colchester was a bust
ness caller here Tuesday.
Mrs. George Moor Of HocSanum -
spending several DAYS at the home of
her brother. W. W. Gillette.
Miss Rena Smith of West Haven is
8 guest at Maple Lawn farm.
Nr. and Mrs. Marcus Burr Of New
= ork are guests at the home of Rev.
Marcus Burr
silo Filling Begun.
Farmers began filing their solos this
week John Allen has the foundation
ready and is hauling material for a
new one
One Lone Whippoor~ill.
The song birds have all disappeared
with the exception of one whippoorwill
that fingered behind and was heard on
o recent evening
Mrs. Carrie Green and children of
Celun1bis are visiting at the home OF
Airs. William H. Allen.
A number from here attended the
Wilma ntic fair this week.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-17
HANOVER
September Guests in Local Homes
Schools Well Observation-Disclosures
for Operetta.

Mrs. Elisha Allen of Orange, n. J.,
is the guest, of Waldo Bingham, Edgar
Alexander of Brooklyn, n. Y, of Miss
Julia Fuller. and Mrs. Abbie Bennett
of her granddaughter, Miss Sadie Ben
nett.
The midweek meeting on Thursday
evening was held at her house.
The Ladies' Missionary meeting was
held on Friday afternoon with Mrs.
Nelson Lyon.
Mr. and Mrs B. S. Gallup have been
visiting in Springfield, Mass, and Ho-
mer. \. Y.
Miss Carrie Gallup is prolonging her
vacation at home during the fall term.
Carroll Peck is visiting his uncle in
Huntington. L. I.
School Attendance.
The village school has 81 pupils ir
it's primary department, four in the
kindergarten class, eight in the first.
four in the second and eight in the
third grades The secondary depart
ment has 2S pupils with four, ten. three
and four pupils in grades fourth to
seventh.
Rev. DR.. Pratt to Preach.
Rev. DIR. LewelIyn Pratt of Norwich
is expected to preach next Sunday in
the absence of the pastor.
Alfred and Peter Craft are attend
ing the Wili1nantic High school.
Alfred Hope. former resident has
returned to this village.
A comic operetta by the children is
IN preparation.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-17
CLARK'S FALLS
Fine Showing of DahIias by Local
Growers Many Attended West
Kingston Fair.

John d. EceletCn of Jewett City was
the guest of his niece, Mrs. Horace
Palmer and family on Sunday Mr..
Eccleston was visiting with George w.
Burdick and family in Hopkinton and
ccompanied them to this place.
Horatio P. Palmer was in Westerly
on business recently.
School was closed Thursday to allow
the teachers and scholars to attend
the fair at West Kingston. A large
number from this village are attending.
Mrs George Barber of South Cow
entry has been the guest of Mrs Mel
lie Maine at Laurel Glen. She was
called home on account of the death
of her husbands father George Bar
Der. ST.
Ernest l.. Chapman has q nne dis
play CT daElias III pl0om, ana T. r
Lewis has hne showing.
EiishasF Lewis is having his house
painted in c0l0rs that are brighter
than previously. g. a. Sroddani is
assisting i'll the work
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-17
LETTERS FROM TOWNS in TWO STATES
The Business and Social Life of Every Town and
Settlement Reflected in These Columns.

NJ. Sisson. Jr.. the last of the week and
over Sunday.
School commenced Monday with
Miss Josephine Daniels teacher. The
North Plain school will be closed this
year.
Miss Ethel Maynard is teaching the
Millington Green school.
6. c. Adams of Cromwell gave very
interesting lecture at the church Mon
day night on The Christian Citizen.
w. NJ. Sisson and son have new 20
horse power automobile, purchased IN
INOrVtOn.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-17
ASHWlLLETT
Rev. T. A. Holden of Preston City Oc-
cupied Pulpit on Sunday-Washing-
ton County Fair Attracts Towns
folk,

The Rev. F. A. Holden of the Con-
sregationai church in Preston City oc-
cupied the pulpit at the AshWillett
chapel Sunday afternoon. His address
was listened to with much interest.
Miss Z. 5. James presided at the or
gan and led the singing. There was a
large attendance.
The fall term of school here opened
Monday morning under the leadership
of Miss Annie NJ. Packer of Old Mys-
tic. Miss Priscilla A. Billings began
teaching at the Rixtown district the
same day.
Mrs. H. E. Randall, Mrs, E. B. James,
Ruth Pierson and Attic and Ida James
have been the guests of friends in
GrisWold the past week.
Numbers of local residents are at
tending the Washington county fair
this week at Kingston.
The Rev. +. A. Holden of Preston
City will again speak at the AshWillett
chapel Sunday afternoon, the service
beginning at 2.30 .. m.