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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-16
MURDER MYSTERY
NOT YET CLEARED
Evidence SO Far Adduced in
Hawkins Case Does Not
Justify Any Arrests.
LETTER FROM DEAD GIRL
It's Introduction Is Feature of
Inquest, Which Will Be Con
tinued To-Day,

Hendersonville N. c.. September
l5.-The mystery of pretty eventee
year-old Myrtle Hawkins's death is no
nearer solution tonight than it was
twenty-four hours ago, the ~coroner's
inquest. which was reopened this
afternoon, having adjourned until to-
morrow morning ct 1880 o'clock. The
warrants for the arrests of suspected
parties. which were drawn UP at
noon, have not yet been served, the
coroner tonight stating that the evi-
dence SO far adduced did not Justify
any arrests.
l. The Witnesses examined this after
noon by Solicitor johnson were:
George Bradley, who before his mar
riage, was a close friend of Myrtle
hawkins; Mr.. and Mrs. ~. n. Mccall,
also friends of the dead girl, and at
whose house Mr.. and Mrs. Bradley
lived; Robert Waddell, u farm hand
In the employ of the McCalls. and w.
l.. johnson. The last named identified
George Bradley as one Of three men
he saw sitting iii earnest conversation
on Lake oceola Bridge at. midnight
Thursday. Bradley, on the stand. de-
micd Johnson's statement, and swore
that he knew nothing OF the girl's
Gcdtu OF inc BTlS operation WnlCn
led to IT..
Homer Hawkins, a brother of the
dead girl, and Hal Cooper. her fanceo,
stated on the stand that they had no
right to suspect any person of the
murder.
Letter TO Girls Mother.
The main feature OF the inquest.
one throwing somewhat new light on
the Hawkins mystery. was the produc-
tion OF O letter found in A;yrtle's room
by Mrs. j, y. Thomas. OF Asheviiie. a
married sister of tbs uead girl. The
letter. written by Myrtle an~d\addressed
to ner mother. was rs follows:
Dear Mother; | PROMISED daddy to
write and tell YOU OF my misfortune,
but ! lave not the face to tel. you the
name of the man who is responsible
for 1t. He is not entirely to blaze,
however. for Ii" has done all that he
could to help me nj will continue to
do so. ] am going away s. that l Will
not be n more trouble to you. rell
them that l have wone to Atlas. Good
by"
The Alta referred 10 is a girl
friend OF the dead sir. wno lives at
Concord. n. c.
No arrests were made tonight. and
unless the evidence to be presented
Tomorrow takes II different and more
decided turn. 1T is not likely that any
ever Will be made. Tonight the au-
thorities are inclined 20 take a gloomy
view OF the situation.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-16

{. Boston, Mass, September 15.-Presi-
dent Taft left Boston at 7:a5 tonight
on his long speaking tour of 1900
miles. which Is to embrace twenty
four States and is to continue until
November l. His departure in the
special train prepared for his party
was signalized by an enthusiastic de-
sons gathered at the South Station to
bid Godspeed. Mayor John L. Fitz-
gerald led the cheering.
A drizzle of rain fell during the
Presidents motor trip from his sum-
mer home at Beverly to this city.
Midway on the road he was forced.
With other occupants of his autom-
with other occupants of his auto
mobile. to alight and get into the auto
account of a slight accident TO his
own machine.
When the SPECIAL train over the Bos-
ton and Albany Railroad left the South
Station the Presidents immediate party
consisted of Secretary Charles D.
Hilles. Major A. w. Butt. military aid,
and Major Thomas l. Rhodes. u. S.
y. The Presidents physicians, three
secret service guards and nine news
paper men accompanied the party. This
train consisted of II baggage car,
coach, the Pullman private car Ideal,
to be occupied by the President and
his immediate party. the Pullman
compartment cars Texas and Florida.
and a dining car.
From the beginning to the end of
the trip the train will carry superin-
tendents, trainmasters and other ops-
rating officials on the various lines
over which it moves. and IT Is esti-
mated that between $1,000 and 10, 900
railroad men Will be directly concern
ed and engaged in transporting the
presidential party.
President Taft Will deliver his first
set address at Syracuse. n. Y, to-nlor-
row afternoon. He has prepared a
second. VIII en- he will deliver at Erie,
Pa. Tomorrow night.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-16
AGREEMENT ASSURED
Troubles of France and Germany Arc
Near Settlement


Berlin. September 15.-Considerable
progress is believed to have been made
tonight toward a settlement Of the
controversy between France and Ger
many over Morocco.
The French ambassador this even
ing delivered to Foreign Minister Won
Observation-Disclosures Frances reply to
Germany's note. and afterwards the
two diplomats engaged in a confer
ence lasting an hour and a half.
AS a result of this conference. 1t
was learned from an authoritative
source. an agreement between the w
powers seems assured. Several oues-
tons. however, remain open to furth-
er discussion. but both sides are show
ing good will. n no difficulty to a.
settlement is anticipated. 1t has been
decided that no further communica-
Ion on the Moroccan question, direct
or indirect. shall be published until
the negotiations between NJ. Cambon
n Herr Won Observation-Disclosures
nave been completed.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-16
cLAWED BY LION
Little Girl May DIE ms Result of Ter.
rible Injuries.

Syracuse, n. Z. September Is
Cawed and bitten by q huge lion at
a side show at the State Fair this
afternoon, Laura Burns. seven years
of age. OF Worthwhile. is lowering be-
tween life and death tonight at a
local hospital. The girl was frightiully
mangled.
Cages OF lions were roped OF to
keep spectators our or five feet from
the cages. The little girl slipped under
the rope barrier. The lion reached out
It's paw and fastened Its claws In Tier
head. 1t drew the child to the cage.
while her screams rang through the
tent. With Its other paw 1t clawed
at the child's face and tried to draw
her through the bars. Attendants
rushed to the child's assistance, but
the animal had her fast in It's grasp.
Attendants beat the lion with bars and
prodded the Infatuated animal until IL
finally released the girl. Then II was
found that the lion had gouged out one
OF her eyes. tore off an ear. lacerated
the face and the upper part OF the
body.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-16
BIG STRIKE CAUSING ALARM
Spanish Government IL Ready to Gem
bat All DisordsrIy Outbreaks.

~ Sobhs
bat ALI Disordsrly Outbreaks.
Madrid, September 1b.-The strike
situation IN Bilbao and throughout the
province Of Biscay grows more alarm
ing with each days developments, de-
spite the vigorous measures escorted
to by the government. Matters now
have been aggravated by the depletion
of the food supply by the tie-up of
the transportation system.
Moreover, the movement as started
in Bilbao is spreading to other centres.
Disturbances OF a like character to
those which necessitated martial Jaw
and the suspension of the constitu-
tional guarantee in Bilbao are reported
with increasing frequency. from the
far distant southern provinces of Mall
aga and Seyilla. as we'll as in the
neighboring province of Guipuzcoa.
The government is resolved to COM
bat all thege disorders energetioally.
particularly because of the revolu-
tionary aspect given to the situation
by the agitation of the Socialists and
Republicans. Premier Canalejas is
credited with saying that he will send
the whole army to repress the troubles
II circumstances demand It
There are at present $4,000 mon
serving with the colors and available
II the situation requires wholesale
measures of repression At the same
time Cenalejas declares there is no
intention to extend the suspension OF
constitutional guarantee to any other
cities or provinces.
1t is stated that the military investi-
cation at Bilbao showed that the revo-
~lutiopary leaders had planned a gene
raj simultaneous uprising throughout
the country. Their plan appears to
have failed completely, except in a
few cities.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-16
FATAL C%LaUDBURST
Que Life liz Lost md Great Damage
Done to Propcrty.

lone 10 property.
Pittsburg, Pa, September l5.-Prop-
erty loss of approximately half a mil
tion dollars was done to-day. when
the streets of Etna, Millv7lie. Sbsrnsl
burg. Turtle Creek and other suburban
towns were transformed INTO aging
torrents by a ~cloudburst. One life was
lost, and scores of others were saved
Telephone and telegraph commune
cation was interrupted. and in some
instances suspended, while railroads
annuiied trains and %rerouted others.
For the first time in the history OF
the local Weather Bureau a flood
warning was sent out in September.
twenty-five feet of water being expect.
ed here tomorrow.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-16
FRAUDULENT PAY CHECKS
Many Countcrfcits Como TO washing.
ton From Rcnn

NVU FVWI HVHUs
Washington. ID. C.. SeptemSer lJ.--A
large number of counterfeit United
states navy pay checks. which came
to Washington banks from Reno. Nav,
~purporting TO have been Issued by one
y. l. station. eniisting officer. have
been turned over to tho secret SER
vice. Eight or ten of these were passed
In Reno. They are printed on bankers
safety paper. but otherwise are q
clumsy counterfeit.
The agents also have found in cir.
culation more tim a thousand trans
portation orders, rurporting to have
neen signed by Rear-Admirai Reginald
Bureau. These also are counterfeits
and are printed on pink paper, where,
as the genuine oHders are blue. The
riilroad companies nave been notified
TO be ON their guard against the fraud.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-16
Effort to Raise Siege.
Ml..lonarle. reported Safe.

London. September ia message
received at the headquarters OF the
China Inland Commission here to-day
states that all the missionaries OF that
body and Its buildings in the PROVINCE
of Sze-chaun. China. are safe, accord
ing to .te best information obtaina Bile
Geographically at Shanghai.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-16
Heavy pamare I. Done.

Columbus, o.. September l5.-Rains
that hive fallen almost continuously
for the past t~wenty-four hours have
put small streamy in Ohio out of their
and cities. washed away bridges, tying
up railroad traffic, and damaged and
destroyed growing crops and other
farm property. doing dlmage in the
lars.
MANY cities and towns were cut Off
from transportation. and p~er!shable
goods are a total loss
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-16
SURROUNDED BY REBELS
situation In Chinese Province Calls for
Imperial Acknowledgements Safe.

Situation In Chinese Province Calls for
Imperial Acknowledgements Safe.
Peking. September 15.-An imperial
edict Issued to-day admits that the
situation In the province of Sze-Chuan
is very dangerous. and ORDERS Tsen
Chun-Suan TO proceed thither immedi.
ately. Tsen Chun-Suan formerly was
viceroy OF Sze-Chuan and Kwang-
Tung. and has the reputation of being
a ruthless suppresser of rebellion.
Effort to Raise Siege.
Tuan Fang. the director-general OF
the Hankou-Canton and Hankow-Sze-
Chuan Railway. Is instructed TO devise
measures for raising the siege OF
Cheng-Tu. the capital or Sze-Chuan. at
once. According to Chinese reports.
1000 moder troops who are outside
Cheng-Tu refuse to Join either side.
The British river gunboat Widseon
left sui-Fu for Kiating to-day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-16
HIS PROTEST IGNORED
OIL King BUST Pay Taxes on Increased
Valuation,

Cleveland. O., September 1a.-John
II. Roekefeller's protest tina the tax
appraisal or his Forest Hill estate is
his legal representative appeared be-
fore the county commissioners to
argue the protest. AS n result, the
OIL King will have to pay on a valua-
tion of S1,0S2.1 los. an increase OF more
than 800 per cent. oNer last years
.vHlua ton.
Mr.. Rockefeller's counsel said that
the figures placed on the land were
too high. but refused to ,ccept a prop
osition by the commissioners that they
be allowed to take an option on the
estate at the appraisal price.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-16
COW ON ANNUAL SPREE
Animal Becomes intoxicated From
Overenting Sour Apples.

Thomaston. Conn. September Is
The authorities at Campville, near
here. report an unusual case OF in
~toxication. the victim being a blue rib
bon COW owned by a farmer there. The
cows downfall is said to have been
due to over-indulgence in sour apples.
h was discovered staggering along
the State Road. trying to cut capers
OF varied descriptions. Her owner
stated that the spree is an annual
performance for the animal.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-16
In M ~Intoxieatinn,

Washington. d. c.. September I5.-
The question whether near beer" is
an Intoxicating drink has come before
the War Department through a com.
plant from the post trader, at Fort
Apache, Arizona. he declares the cnn-
teen there has been selling this bey-
eiage to the Indians. and that it con-
tains 10 per cent of alcohol. The de-
partment has ordered an investisa-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-16
sUsPENDs DIEGLE SENTENCE
Convicted sergeant-at-Arms of Ohio
SenBte Gets Temporary Stay.

Dayton. O., September 15.-Judre
Allread. of the Circuit Court. to-day
granted a suspension OF sentence In
the case of Rodney J. Diegle, the con-
victed sergeant-at-arms of the Ohio
Senaee, until the court can pass upon
n writ OF error In his case.
The court declined to issue an order
increasing Diegle's bond, which the
State asked
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-16
MANY MISSIONARIES START
Large Party Ia SEM Out by Bnpt,s,
Society.

Boston. September 15.-The largest
party Of missionaries yet sent out by
the American Baptist Foreign Mission
airy Society left Boston to-day on their
way to foreign fields.
Tho group numbered thirty-hve. and
of these Rev. and Mrs. D. G. Graham,
New York; Rev n Mrs. +. N. Smith.
New York, and Rev. and Mrs. J. G..
Jensen, OF Idaho, were bound for Chem
Tu. China. at present in a state Of
sovolution
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-16
PRESIDENT IS OFF
ONLONG TOURNEY
Leaves on Speaking Tour Which
Will Cover 1900
Miles.
WILL EMBRACE "a STATES
Hundreds Gather at Station
and Wish Hin
Godspeed.
President Taft's Program

President Taft left Boston 7sso
o'clock Inst night.
Returns to Washington Novem-
Der 1.
distance he will travel, 1908
miles.
Cities md towns he Will visit, 115.
Number of speeches he Will mnke,
200, Including short talks.
Number of States he will pnss
through, "A.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-02-04
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FT. RUSSELL NEWS.
BAND.

Miles H. Terry, formerly of the
oath Infantry band, is transferred by
order of the War department to the
9th Cavalry band. Mr.. Terry is re-
puted to be the best trombonist in the
service and will be with us about
Feb 18th
Aunt Dinah's Head Rag" is the IT,
tie of breezy composition for bano
and orchestra, written by Corporal
VIM. R. Sawyer of the band Mr.
Sawyer's other compositions are han
died by NJ. Shapiro of New York
The weekly concerts by the band
are largely attended and the music
rendered is of the highest class. After
each concert the men are allowed to
dance with the fair sex of Cheyenne
and Ft. Russell till the wee hours
morn. Great times, too, believe me.
A large eight-page program that is
printed and engraved by The States
man will be in evidence at each con-
cert. 1t is full of advertisements @
the leading merchants of Cheyenne
and Ft. Russell. Some class to the
9Th Cavalry band
The band plays concerts Saturday
afternoons and evenings at Truckey's
department store in Cheyenne. These
concerts are the talk of the West.
The cathedral chimes are the first
seen here and the, only ones in the
service. They are a "hit" at each
concert.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-02-04

February thev take up cavalry drill
regulations.
Sergt. Mucker, Troop NJ, was dis
charged on January 2Sth and re-en-
listed January goth, and continued as
sergeant.
The Military Lodge No. $50, A. F.
A. NJ, meets every first and third
Tuesday nights at the X. P. hall, West
18th street. All brethren are cordially
invited.
Sergeant Clinton, w. NJ.
Sergeant w. H. Oliver, Secretary.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-02-04

The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs.
Alex Waller passed away Monday and
was buried Tuesday from the home.
Undertaken Lawhorn laid the remains
away in Riverside.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-02-04

The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs.
Alex Waller passed away Monday and
was buried Tuesday from the home
Undertaken Lawhorn laid the remains
away in Riverside.
The Masons who have in charge
the banquet at Shorter church are ar.
ranging menu that will be a revela
ton to banqueters for the price This
is the second banquet, and they pro
pose to make their patrons of last
year conscious of great Improvement
A joint meeting of the W. C. 7. U
workers was held at Central Baptist
church Monday night, at which time
1t was agreed to give prizes for an
oratorical contest with temperance
subjects. One prize for adults and
one for juniors.
A unique social will take place at
Central church Feb. 20, when the
ministers of the city will engage in a
singing contest, and the ladies will de.
bate whether it is better to be an old
mans darling or young man S
save. The admission is 10c. Mrs. A.
E. Edwards is manager.
The Knights of Pythias will have
their new officers installed this week.
Grand Chancellor Westbrook will in
stall for Damon Lodge No. ) and Pro
gress Lodge No. IL, and Deputy W. A.
RICE will do the same for Pythias
Lodge No. II.
Robert j. White, who died Jan. goth
at Cripple Creek, was shipped to Den
yer. His funeral will be held Sunday
at 2 p. m. from the parlors of Under
taker Tauham. He was a member of
the X. of P. Lodge No. of Colorado
Springs. Mrs. R. J. White, the wife,
accompanies the remains to the city
Mrs. Mary Webster of Lawrence
street has been undergoing a serious
Illness.
Mrs, Matilda Jacobs has been Il suf-
lerer from la grippe.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Jackson are
now living at 1850 Glenarm place
DR.. Henderson and family were in
the city this week the guests o. Dr.
Faulkner. They were en- route to Pu-
eblo, where the doctor will establish
himself
Robert Watkins and Miss Gussie
Reed were made man and wife on
Saturday.
Lone Star Chapter No. Is, o. E. S.,
will give Mask Valentine Social, Feb.
9th, at the residence of Mrs. VIM.
Barnes, 1888 Glenarm Place. Prizes
will be given for the best character and
the most comical costume. There will
also be fish fry and an excellent pro-
gram. A good time for all.
Rev. W. c. Williams succumbed to
Ia grippe this week and spent few
days in the bed.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-02-04
DENVER PERSONALS.

The family of George Ashe, who
passed away in this city, wish to
thank the friends who were so kind
to them in their troubles.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-02-04
T TRooP /.

Strength of troop, 81 enlisted men.
Corporal Clarence w. Johnson. dis
charged the 26th ultimo with charac-
ter Excellent" He is now on visit
in the state of Pennsylvania. He die
not re-enlist.
Private Cary H. Lewis was dis
charged the 31st ultimo with charac-
ter Excellent" He will not go East
until next spring.
Our regimental band will give their
weekly concert at Troop Is quarters
Thursday, February 3, 1911.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-02-04
RooP M.

On Saturday, January 2S, 1911,
! Troop M, 9th Cavalry, gave grand
ball in their barracks, which was
largely attended both by the soldiers,
their families and citizens from Chey-
enne, Wyoming.
The squad room used for the occa-
sion was large and spacious and af-
forded ample accommodation. The
strains of music commenced at 7>p
m. and ended after midnight. T.
music was directed by Sergeant Ol
yer, of the Ninth Cavalry band. Re
freshments were served in the dining
room. Nothing was lacking on tn
occasion.
The non-commissioned officers
school in Troop NJ is now in progress
and they have completed several sub
jects creditably, and beginning with
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-02-04

Rev. w. c. Williams succumbed to
la grippe this week and spent few
days in the bed.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-02-04

The Masons who have in charge
the banquet at Shorter church are ar
ranging menu that will be a revela-
ton to banqueters for the price. This
is the second banquet, and they pro-
pose to make their patrons of last
year conscious of great Improvement.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-11-01
City in Brief

The county commissioners are hold
Ing session today revising the usual
routine OF fall bills.
The Builders and Traders exchange
viii hold their regular monthly meet
Ing Thursday night at 8 o'clock.
+. w. Ames, attorney at Mayville
returned home last evening after
spending q few days in the gate city
visiting friends.
J. l. Blocher has at his office two
mammoth turnips raised near Euclid,
Mimi, In the famous Red river valley
by Chas. Parlxin. These turnips weigh
~ and rs pounds each.
A nervy thief stole a bicycle be-
longing to AL oJhnson last night when
the owner left 1t standing insfrontsof
the Gardner hotel. The machine was
q Columbia chainless model and was
valued at $50. The police were noti-
fed and are keeping close watch for
the culprit.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-11-01
Railroad News

Grand Forks, N. d., Nov. 1.-severaI
changes have been announced in Great
Northern railroad circles, the most
important being that Grand Forks gets
new division superintendent and
that M. 4. Murtha will be transferred
to the terminal offices In st. Paul.
Present Superintendent Murtha will
be succeeded by supt. Philip C. Allen
Of the northern division, who has been
located at CrOokston for the past three
years. The latter, who was formerly
in charge OF the Butte division before
going to Crookston, will take sup the
duties OF the Dakota division today He
Is expected to arrive here either this
evening or in the morning
Mr.. Murtha came to Grand Fnrlrs
during the month of December. 1910
having been promoted to the Office of
superintendent of the Dakota. diyS-
sion from the position OF assistant
superintendent OF the terminals dfyi-
sion. He will return from here to st
Paul where he will again be connected
with the terminals division. At the
present time Mr.. Murtha is In Devils
Lake on a business trip and 1t was i'm
possible to see him to get a state
ment in regard to the change.
According to the bulletins sent out.
Supt. r. X. Knevel OF the Sioux CITY
division will have charge OF the
northern division, with Headquarters
at Crookston. Steve ogara, assistant
superintendent of the northern dtyi-
sion. who has been associated with
Superintendent Allen, will still remain
with his chief, having also been trans
ferred to this city.
II. ]. Hartman. special detective OF
the Great Northern. who has been sta
toned here for the past year has re-
ceived notice of his transfer to the
st. Paul headquarters. He will be
succeeded here by Detective Ed Null
cahy, who will come here from Sc
attic.
Mr.. Hartman has made great
longing to Al Johnson last night when
who will regret to see him leave the
city. He will so to St Paul this
evening.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-11-01

tract for sewer, water mains and adj
ministration building was let to the
Northern Construction Co. OF Grand
Forks-they being the lowest bidders.
The contract calls for completion by
Aug. Is. 1s12-after which time II win
De ready for the reception OF patients.
As may be noted from examination
the appropriation was insufficient TO
get ali that was needed in an institn-
ton OF this character, yet we feel.
satisfied we will have something Of.
which the state NAV take a laudable
pride. The board has acted on the
principle Of quality rather than GUAM
uty and the plans carry the idea OF
When the people see what is contern-
plated and what has already been ac-
complished we are Of the opinion that
there will be no lack or funds for full
contamination Of the plans.