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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-01-20
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Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-14

One Gun Carriage Foundation is all the United States government has to show for nearly a quarter of a million dollars paid during the past eighteen years to A. F. Emery, inventor of a disappearing gun carriage.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-14
Court Turns Down Request of Defense for
 Six Months Continuance
BELIEVES TWO MONTHS AMPLE TIME
Endorses District Attorneys Sentiment That American Justice Should Proceed More Quickly-Clergyman Pleads Without Any Show of Emotion-Throng of Curious People in Court Room-Proceedings Brief

Boston. Nov. 1S.-Rev. Clarence " T Richeson. the Baptist clergyman in dicteG for the murder Of Miss Avis linneil. will be placed on trial for his lie in the Suffolk county superior criminal court Jan Is, 1912 This date vas set late today, when the pastor of the Immanuel Baptist church of Cam bridge was arraigned in the first ses- sion of that court
 Pleaded Without Emotion.
 Without emotion, and in a clear Voice Rev 9fr. Richeson plea ded mot Euilty 10 the charge of rnuroering his former sweetheart by cyanide of potas- siun1- After sitting in the prisoners cage in the crowded courtroom less than half an hour. the pastor returned t1 the Charles street jail where he is to remain until lie faces the twelve
 Wanted Six Months Continuance.
 The date Of Jan. Is for the trial, proposed by District Attorney PeIle- z,er State Senator W A. Morse. the EastorS counsel Attorney Morse de- cared that iI had been impossible for the defendants counsel to hold a single meeting and asked for continuance ct SIX months This request for a fur 1cer continuance came as surprise tc those in the courtroom as it had feen believed that the defense was eager for an early trial
 Counsel Want Time to Confer.
 Mir Morse said that John L. Lee the noted criminal attorney rom Virginia VI no ts to be the chief counsel for the defendant would be unable u meet the the latter part of this month at the earliest He stated that considering that AIr- Lee represents the accused's -amfiy he felt that the-counsei should
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-14
YOUNG BEATTIE IN
 SHADOW OF GALLONS
Virginia SoPrer1e Court Declines to
 Entertain Appeal.


 Richmond Va Nov 1S-@By refus- ing today to grant an appeal in the case Cf HeDrS Clay Beattie. Jr., con- virted in Chesterfield county Septem- Ter $ of the murder of his wife the NirE nla supreme court takes away from the condemned man his last hope CT esca rtuz execution on November A unless Governor Mann interfereS.
 Although he declined tonight to ro--menr on the courts ruling Gov ernor Mann said that he would issue e statement tomorrow after talk with Bezftie's lawyers, who still are Fighting desperately in his behalf There is c bare possibility that the governor VIII grant 9 brief respite.
 Contrary to the general expectation Of lawyers. the supreme court filed no written opinion giving it's reason for refusing 10 appeal Tn the presence of the entire court. Chief Justice James Keith mace this official statement to she clerk
 In the Beattie case the court be fnr of opinion that the judgment of the lower court iss plainly right, doth refuse the petition for a writ of CT TOT
 Seventeen bills of exceptions were lied wizh the higher court by Beat ties counsel
 Early this frerncon H. C. Beattie S-- went to the psntenJiary and was r=rorte5 to the death chamber, where .n a r7ltering voice he told his son rf the courts action The prisoners nerve did not desert him He en- drzvored nlanfUIlv to comfort the old man. whose grief was pathetic
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-14

New York. Nov. 13.-The terms of the will of Joseph Pulitzer, which will made public tonight. Its conspicuous features are the ratification of the gift of $l.000.0O0 to Columbia university for the establishment of a school of additional $1,O00,O00 for the same pur- pose, subject to certain conditions, which, if not compiled with by Co., lumbia before the amount is paid over, will result in the sum going to Har- yard university. one~hal1 of it for school of journalism and one-half for many unusual prizes and scholarships as set forth in the will.
 Valet Receives S10o,o00.
 Besides outlining at length the plan for the school of journalism. the doc- uments sets forth a large number of known. Amor these are S250,000 to Columbia university for a scholarship fund; $50O,0O0 to the Metropolitan Museum of Art; $5o0,OO 0to the Phil harmonic society of New York; $l0o, 900 to Mr. Pulftzer's faithful valet. Jabez Cunningham; $100,O00 to be dis tributed by hls executors, readers and companions and certain editorial writ CTS employed on The World; $50,000 for the erection of a fountain in Cen tral park: $3s.O00 for the erection of a statue of Thomas Jefferson in New York city. and some minor bequests.
 Newspaper Stock to Sons.
 The capital stock of his two great newspapers, the New York World and the St. Louis Post-Despatch, are left in trust fol his sons and their male issues during the lives of the two Younger sons. A codicil attached fin 1909 divides these interests as follows: To Herbert, the youngest son, six tenths, to Ralph wo-tenths, to Joseph one-tenth, "and the remainder to be neid for the benefit of the principal editors and managers of the news papers whom the trustees may regard as the moot deserving and valuable from time to time and upon the ex- Dirat.on of the trust estate that one- tenth of the stock of each of the com panies shall to be sold to one or more of the principal editors or managers of each of said newspapers whom the trustees may consider most deserving in point of ability and integrity"
 Trustees of Newspaper Stock.
 The trustees of the stock of the two newspapers are recommended as George l.. Rives. president of the Loard of trustees of Columbia univer- sity: Charles F. Hughes justice of the United States supreme court, who has expressed his intention not to accept, owing to his public duties; Harring- ton Putnam, justice of the supreme court of New York state, to take the place Of ustice Hughes in case the lat ter resigns; Frederick N. Judson of st. Louis and J. Angus Shaw of New York. MT. Judson is to serve only un- ti' Joseph Pulitzer arrives at the age of 3O when he is to take Mfr Judson's place, and MT Shaw is to serve only until Herbert Pulitzer, now IS years old has reached the age of 2l. when
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-14
BEAN PLEADS GUILTY
 TO DOUBLE MURDER
Vermont Youth Killed His Mother and
 Sister.

cuildha1l, Vt, Nov. 13.-Without a sign of emotion, Arthur Bean, a 19- year-old Maidstone lad, stood up in the prisoners cage at the Essex coun- ty courthouse this afternoon, and in unwayering tones pleaded guilty to the charge of murderipg his mother and his 15 years old sister, Nina The crime was committed in the Bean home last March with witnesses present.
 The indictment to which N the lad pleaded guilty today did not fix the degree of mt rder and tomorrow Judge Fred M. Butler of Rutland who is presiding, will hear the evidence of the prosecution and decide upon the degree before imposing sentence.
 With a rifle slung over his shoulder Arthur Bean entered the home of a neighbor in Maidstone late on the afternoon of March and calmly an nounced that his mother and sister had been shot and killed. He said that he was hunting the murders.
 When neighhors reached the Bean home they found the two women deaC on the floor and Mrs. Beans father John Sweet. 103 years old, in a closet. The old mans story was to the effect that his grandson bad ordered him into a closet under penalty of getting hurt and that later he had heard shots fred The boy was placed under ar rest hut stolidly maintained his inno- cepce. IL was said at the time that there had been trouble over a small amount of property left by young Rean's father.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-14
Old Age Claims
 Hon. N. ). Sperry
Ex-coNGREssMAN PASSES AWAY
 AT NEW HAVEN.
LONG IN PUBLIC SERVICE
Was Secretary of State in 1855 and
 Member of Congress Fifteen Years Presided Over Lincoln Conventions.

New Haven, Conn, Nov 13.-Nehe- miah Day Sperry, who represented the Second Connecticut congressional dis trict in congress from 1895 until his ago, died at his home on Orange street tonight from hardening of the arteries and infirmities incident to advanced years.
 Began Life on Farm.
 MT. Sperry was born in Woodbridge July 10, 1927. and spent his life up to his 14th year on his fathers farm, when he moved to this city, where he has since made his home. After att tending school in this city. he took up teaching and was credited with being the highest paid teacher, for several terms, of any district school in the state He early took an active in terest in politics and in 1853 was elected member of the common coun- eli. becoming a member of the board of aldermen the following year.
 Secretary of State in 1855.
 In 1855 he was elected secretary of state. In the same year he was del- egate to the national American conven- mulate plans of the American party. He became a staunch republican and vas chairman of the state central com nittee prior and during the Civil war.
 Presided at Lincoln Conventions.
 He was chairman of the republican
 
 and renominated Abraham Lincoln for the presidency. He took great interest in the Civil war and was one of the hondsmen for the builders of the Mon itor. In 1861 he was appointed post master by President Lincoln and held tho office continually until 1885 and was reappointed by President Harri- son in 1889 and served until 1893.
 Went to Congress in 1895.
 He was nominated for congress in 1886 but declined the nomination, and in 1894 was nominated and elected to the sch congress and was reelected for each succeeding term, finishing his service in the 61st congress. He was a staunch protectionist and his article, Advantages of Protection had wide circula ton. He was organizer of the first street railway in this city and for many years a contractor and builder He was S3d degree Mason and member of the Odd Fellows.
 Represented States Largest District. Congressman Sperry was elected from what is nominally a. democratic. and. until reapportionment by the last legislature, the largest district in the state On his retirement Thomas Reilly, democrat. was elected his successor
 Leaves Widow and Daughter.
 He was twice married and leaves his widow and one daughter who resided with him at his Orange street home.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-14
eoHPERs SAYS HE'S
 READY TO GO TO JAIL
Address at American Federation of
 Labor Convention.

Atlanta. Ga Nov Is--Witn chat tfrinE teeth and with apologies. cit f-enS of Atlanta prefaced addresses of welcome to the 400 delegaIes at the cpenirz session of the convention of tsse American Federation of labor to- Gay-
 President Gcmpers read his annual rerorr-
 re most significant part of tie Gays Crterance was by MT GOpDers en responding to tho addresses of well <oT,c by Governor Smith. Mayor Winn Enc others He said that he Secre- t<Iy Morrison and Vice President John Mitchell were ready to go to lar in defense of labor's rights in the event tha1 the sentence for contempt rf court imposed by Justice Wright of the supreme court of the District rr Columbia was sustained.
 Justice Wright either intended to crush the federation or break our spirit said AIr- Gompers- He has done neither The federation vii cen tinue to grow and aid in the uplifting Cf humanity
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-14
$1,O0O,00 for School of Journalism, $1,
 000,000 More if Success.
FOR STATUE TO THOMAS JEFFERSON
S25O00 Bequeathed For That Purpose and S5OOOO For Fountain Central Park-Annual Distribution of Prizes Newspapers, Reporters, Authors, Play- wrghts and Hstorians-Newspaper Stock to Sons

he will take MT. Shaw's place. The 1 trustees act as executors with tho Un~ ion Trust company of this city
 Oldest Son Not Named.
 The failure of the testator to namo Ralph Pulitzer, the oldest son. as ono of the trustees, was made the subject of a statement by Ralph Pulitzer to- night in which he said that his father lived and died in the conviction that hc had designated him as one of tho executors and Trustees.
 Provision for Wife and Daughters.
 The will to be filed tomorrow was executed fin April, 1904, with several later terms in codioils. In addition to the provisions for the sons, Mrs, Pulitzer is given the income from a fund of $2,500, GOO and two daughters are provided for by the income from m fund of 4I,5OO,O ,OOO. The income Of m petuation of scholarships at Barnard college which Mr. Pulitzer established some time ago in the memory of hiH daughter Lucille.
 Novel Prizes Provided For.
 If at any time within seven years after the death of MT. Pulitzer the executors shall be satisfied that the school of journalism established ct that Mir. Pulitzer's additional gift Of a million dollars be paid over. Tn this connection the will provides for number of novel prizes tQ be awarded bnnAait9F AutlhAAiihF oiAt hARhNAhA NNt" lars for the best paper on the future development and improvement Of the school of journalism; gold medals costing Sbe1 for the most diaintereated and meritorious service rendered by any American newspaper during the year; one thousand dollars for tho best history of the services rendered tO the public by the American press during the preceding year. five annual travel ing scholarships of s1 300 eachs onH thousand dollars for the best example of a reporters WorIc during the yenr, the test being strict accuracy, terHe- ness. the accomplishment of some pub lie good commanding public attention and respect: one thousand dollars for the American novel published during the year which shall best present tho wholesome atmosphere of American fife; two thousand dollars for the best book Of the year upon the history Of the United States. one thousand doie lars for the original play performed fin New York which shall best represent the state in raising the standard or good morals. taste and manners; one thousand dollars for tho best AneFi- can biography teaching patriotic and unselfish service to the people
 May Revert 10 Harvard.
 If by reason Of the determination of the executors Of the estate or of the failure of the advisory board Of the school of Journalism to agree on the plan of prizes the million dollars is to revert to the trustees of Harvard university for the establishment of n school of journalism and half of tho spm is to be used for prizes and scholarships as described fin the will
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-14
CINCINNATI cOREMAkER
 MYSTERICUSLY DISAPPEARS
Believed to Have Been Spirited Away
 for McNamara Trial.

Cincinnati, Noy. 13-A legal effort to find Frank Eckhoff, a corenaker, of this city, said to be an important witness in the trial of the McNamara brothers in Los Angeles, was made today by his wife. Mrs. Anna Eckhcff She filed an application for a writ of habeas corpus before Judge 4. M Warner in insolvency court against the Cincinnati police department the William J. Buns detective agency and William J. Burns.
 Judge Warner granted the writ sought, ordering Chief of Police Jack son,~to produce Eclxhoff tomorrow or to show cause why he should not rroduce him. Mrs. EclShoff charged that her husband was taken away last Monday by men who first said they were city detectives, but later saiG they were Burns men.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-14
A THRILLING ESCAPE
 FROM WRECKED SCHOONER.
Ole Johnson Reached New Haven
 Ereal<water in Exhausted Condition.


 New Haven, Conn, Nov. 13.-That only three of the crew of the coal schooner Witch Hazel, which sank off harbor last night, were drowned, in- stead of four. as first reported, was made known late today when Ole Johnson, the mate, Was brought ashore from Sperry light. Johnson spent the night on the breakwater and was m an exhausted condition when he reach ed the light in mid forenoon, and was cared for until able to come to shore late this afternoon.
 Tn telling his experiences Johnson said that when the ship struck he was on deck with Tom Masters. a, seaman. only l9 years old, who could not swim. lie said he told Masters he would try and swim 10 the breakwater and that when he landed Masters was to throw him a rope one end of which he was to make fast to himself. After jumping ov verboard Johnson said he had much difficulty in reaching the rocks and that timo after time he was washed back just as he was about to climb up.
 Finally he managed to get on to the rocks and secure q firm fOothold and looked toward the schooner 10 signal to Masters to throw the rope as agreed. Masters. however, was un- stay on board longer and jumped over board and was washed up to the rocks. where the waves alternately threw him back and forward. Several times, Johnson said, he was able to touch Masters on the shoulder. but was un- able to get hold Of him and finally he sank
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-14
PRISONERS PLOTTED
 A JAIL DELIVERY
Attempt Discovered in Jail Where
 McNamaras Are Confined.

Los Angeles. Cal, Nov. 13.-Several prisoners, one of whom, c. L. Pierson IS accused of having helped to rob q Los Angeles jeweler, were implicated in a plot for wholesale delivery at the county jail where the McNamaras are confined, according to a statement is searching the cells to discover the leader in the plot. Since Pierson's return from Chicago. where he was caught, he has received frequent wis itors. Partly burned candles were found in his cell The attempted out break was brought to light when an assistant jailer smeIled sulphuric acid eating iron and found that the bars of Piersons cell had nearly been sev- cred. Pierson was transferred to an- other cell in the basement.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-14
YUAN SHI KAI WARMLY
 GREETED BY GOVERNMENT.
Appointed Commander in Chief of Al
 Troops About Picking.

Picking, Nov. 1s.-Yuan Shi Kai. the last prop of the throne. has reached Peking at last. Three years ago he was driven from the city in disgrace He came today accompanied by 2,00O troops and was warmly greeted by the administration In proof of his arrival an edict was issued appointing him commander of all the troops in the vicinity of the capital. Great efforts are being made to induce him to ac- cept the premiership, but he has given no definite answer as yet
 The opinion is held at the legations that there are serious complications in store for China and greater sufferfngs than she has yet endured. The pros- poets of foreign intervention by other powers than Russia. and Japan are be- ginning to be discussed. Winter Is ex- pected to terminate the nassed move nnents of the troops. but there will be greater deal rolls from famine, even in Chilli province. The people in the central section are already supple menting their food with the bark of trees.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-14
WOMEN AND GIRLS IN
 STREET DEMONSTRATION
Protest Against Delay in Prosecuting
 Harris and Blank.

New York, Nov. 13.-However short the memory of the general reading public may be, the terrible fire which cost the lives of 145 employees of a shirtwaist factory on Washington Place last March is still fresh in the minds of the survivors and the rela- tives and friends of the victims who are pursuing relentlessly the campaign against the fire hazard which leopard ize the lives of factory workers.
 Nearly 800 women and girls, most of whom were affected by the Triangle Waist company fire, paraded through the East Side today as a demonstra- tion. they said. in favor of a speedier prosecution of Harris and Blank, pro- prietors of the factory, who are now Under indictment for nnanslau ghter. Hundreds of spectators along the line of march joined the procession, at the head ofNwhich a band played a dirge and draped banners were carried. Many Wept as they marched.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-14

confer before the date of the trial was set.
 District Attorneys Statement.
 District Attorney Pelletier empha- sized the fact that he had notified the lawyers who had previously represent ask to have the date set at today's ar raignInent and that he had already once deferred such a motion upon the request of the defense.
 Judge Considers Two Months Ample
 Time.
 When Mir. Morse protested that so early a date was unprecedented, MT. clared that the popular Judgment was that American procedure should pro- ceed more quickly, along the lines of English practice. Judge Sanderson wllo presided, agreed with the district attorneys point of view and in fixing Jan- 15 as the date said that two months was ample time for the de- fense to prepare it's case
 Large Crowd in Courtroom.
 When the announcement was made this morning that the clergyman would not be arraigned until 4 o'clock this afternoon a disappointed crowd that had gathered in the criminal court dispersed But long before the time set the courtroom was filled with both men and women, and a curious crowd, unable to secure admission, waited in the corridors
 No Signs of Nervousness.
 Escorted by court officer, the ac- cused minister walked calmly to the prisoners cage. His month in jail had signs of unusual pallor or nervousness and his plea of not guilty could be heard distinctly in all parts of the room.