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The Press., 1912-02-14
RESTRICT OF soMERs, ss. Probate

ID CouTt, FebruaTy 5, A. ID. IyI21
 Estate, of Martha L. Richardson, late of Som- CTS, in said district, deceased.
 Upon the application of Perlin l.. Richardson praying that letters of administration may be more fully appears, it is
 0rdered-That said application be heard and siS tsttc V on Sne 1o, n e, III Al .1912 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and that pub He notice be given Of the pendency Of said appli on, by publishing the same once in some news paper having circulation in said district, and by posting copy thereof on the public Sign- post in the town of Somers, in said District, at least five days before said day of hearing.
 .#. B.. .j' CHAtLES $. FULLER, Judge.
The Press., 1912-02-14
ASHFORD. WoStf0rd

H. O. Barlow has sold his colt, Hattie, to l.. B. Price of Holland =
 John Spinner's son from New York has come home to live here With his parents.
 Joe Veriga. the blacksmith, was obliged to go home Monday night as his horse had injured himself in the stall. WarrenvilIe.
 Earl Wright visited relatives in Windsor last week
 Miss Eva spaulding spent Saturday and Sunday with her parents in Kill |ingly. , Supervisor Theodore King visited schools here last week MT King stayed at W. L. Durkee's
 Mrs. Ernest James spent Wednesday of last week as the guest of her broth CT and family in Windham -t
 Miss Edith M. Durkee is visiting her uncle. Rev E.. P. Mathewsou, and family, Ashaway, R. I.
 Miss Rosie Snow of South Coventry visited her grandparents, MT. and Mrs. Francis Gaylor, recently.
 Several of the ladies of the sewing circle of the mission circle met for work in Bakers hall on Wednesday afternoon.
 The women's mission circle held their quarterly meeting at the parson-, age on Friday afternoon A very good and helpful service was the result. On Friday evening there will be a valentine social given in the hall un. der the auspices of the Ashford grauge. All are cordially invited
 Services of the Sabbath were of the regular order. Subject of sermon. Slavery" Rom. 6:16. h the Sun. day school several received gold pins The Christian Endeavor service was in charge of Mrs. W. l. Durkee. At tendauce about twenty-five.
The Press., 1912-02-14
PERSONAL TAX NOTICE.

All persons liable to pay personal tax in the town of Wilmington are hereby notified that said tax is due and payable on he first day of March, and that for he purpose cf collecting same I will be at the store of Gardiner Hall, Jr., & O. each business day during the month Of March.
 JAS. SERVICE, JR., Collector Wilmington conn. Feb. II, 1912.
The Press., 1912-02-14
Ara Court of Probate holden at Tol.

A T a Court of Probate holden at Tol. <H! Hand, within and for the District of Holland on the 10th day of February. A. D. 1919.
 Present, EDWIN s. AGARD Judge
 On motion of Wm. D. Ruby, administrator on the intestate estate of catherine Divis, late oi Wilmington, within said district, deceased
 This court doth decree that six months from above date be allowed and limited for the cred. toFs of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the administrator. and directs tn at public notice be given of this order by adveTtisinH ln a newspaper having 8 circulation in said dis tltct, and by posting a copy thereof on the pub lie stgnepost tn said town Of Wilmington, nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt.
 Certified from Record.
 EDWIN $ AGARD, Judge.
The Press., 1912-02-14
Mana hnk khn Rnak-

Uncle Rasberry walked into a drug store. Gimme one O dem pIasters foh my back" be said.
 '-One of the porous plasters?"
 ''No. don't want one O de pores plasters. l want one O de bes'."-Ex- change
The Press., 1912-02-14
THE PRESS.
LEWIS MCLAUGHLIN, PUBLISHER.

This paper Is mailed regularly to It's subscriD- CTS until definite order to discontinue is re- ceived and all arrears are paid in full.
 THIS Paper and The Connecticut Courant s9mi-weekly) furnished for $2.15 per year in ad- vance.
 S1.6o year. If paid strictly in advance, ,$1 .25
 We are not responsible for, nor do we by pub fishing, endorse the opinions Of our correspond. ents.
 Resolutions, obituaries or cards Of thanks inc sorted at one-haf advertising rates. Births, marriages and deaths inserted free. Communl cations received without signature always com- mitted to the waste basket without attention.
The Press., 1912-02-14
Ara Court of Probate holden at Tol

A T a Court of Probate holden at Tol. A land, within and for the District Of Holland, on the 9th day of February, A! D. 1919.
 Present, EDWIN $. AGARD, Judge.
 On motion or William ApitZ, administrator on the intestate estate of Elizabeth Apitz, late Of Iolland, within said district, deceased.
 This court doth decree that six months from above date be allowed and limited for the cred tors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to tile administrator and directs that public notice be given of this order, by adveris- ing the same once in some newspaper having a circulation In said district, and by posting a of Holland, nearest the place where the de- ceasedlas dwelt. Certified from Record, t. EDWIN S, AGARD, Judge.
The Press., 1912-02-14
MEN

Splendid opportunity offered to handle our health, accident and natural death benefit policy, costs $l per month. This is form of insurance that appeals to the masses and is easily sold liberal conn missions with collecting interest, given right men. Apply Security, Box 9455, Boston, Mass.
The Press., 1912-02-14
The Annual Sale of Kitchen Utensils And Other House Wares Will Be
 Held All This Week

This is the one big event of the year when you can buy hOusefurnishing supplies at lower prices than any other time. The goods offered are all FIRST QUALITY, GUARANTEED WARES, made to give service.
 The fame of this once-a-year sale has spread throughout Western New England and every year has brought greater selling. This year we have bought larger quantities than ever before, and the values are equal to the best we have ever offered.
The Press., 1912-02-14
TENEMENT TO RENT.
 \ GARY BROS.

FOR SALE-My two blocks on Main 1 Street, including the new brick opera house block occupied by the Comique Theatre, a bowl tains fish mark ct, general store, barber shoI and four tenements all rented
 3w+31 JOHN SENA.
The Press., 1912-02-14
A sure sicn.

Bangs-Are you a good weather prophet? Bfngs-Only when the baby swallows a safety pin. Then I know there's to be sQuall
The Press., 1912-02-14
Anvthinu to Make Talk,

Some of these arguments about pol itics" said Senator Sorghum. remind me of debates we used to have in the society joined when l was a boy"
 ''I suppose you talked a great dea on impractical lines?"
 I've did. We spent almost one en tire winter discussing the question Which makes the best ear huff. q corn fritter or d buckwheat cake| " Washington Star. =
The Press., 1912-02-14

Had dyspepsia or indigestion for years. No appetite, ard what did eat distressed me terribly. Burdock Blood Bitters cured me. "-J. H. Walker, Sunbury, Ohio.
The Press., 1912-02-14

Don't let the baby suffer from eczema sores or any itching of the skin. Doanl Ointment gives instant relief, cures quick ly. Perfectly safe for children. All drug gists sell it.
The Press., 1912-02-14

VII buy nursery stock of agents
 w when your local nursery can save you to per cent. by buying direct Our Spring catalogue gives you description of the different Kinds of trees and plants. Catalogue free. I J. R. HOUSTON & SON, Mansfield Depot CT
The Press., 1912-02-14

'1fS moi your posterfty, but your ac- tions. that will perpetuate your mem. 0ry Hutchinson.
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Have you a telephone in your home ! If not, why not?
The Press., 1912-02-14
Gallant.

An Irishman says he always shuts his eyes when he looks at a lady's fHl11fs
The Press., 1912-02-14

The next issue ef the diret toIy Rots to press Cn March 7th. ..., .f ...,
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MICHAEL ROBERTS, Auctioneer. 1Xl At your service. May be found at Roberts Pool Room, stafford sp'gs, or Residence, West Stafford.
The Press., 1912-02-14

6TlXng 9gm hoTs oWa 1Dd19e Rs4 at ofE1ce of the C. H. Moore Company
 w. E. DEMOND.
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EOR SALE-About two tons No 1 Hay. N, P. HARDING. Telephone SS-3
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EEMALE Ferrets wanted. Will pay L cash or will take for keeping through sum- mer. PAUL GINHOLT, Orcuttvilte. 40tf
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"ANTED-G Girl to assist with house. w work and care of children. Address MRS. JAS. HEFFEKNAN,
 2t42 92 GrOVe-st., Rock vile,
The Press., 1912-02-14

TO RENT-Tenements at Forestville. 1 Low rents large gardens. T. F. MULLEN
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TNO RENT Basement Tenement on 1 High Street. Five rooms, running water and closet. J.. ALLEN MIX.
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EOR SALE-Good 1-Horse Sleigh I West Main Street. 2ws
 HERMAN TURSCHMANN. T
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FOR RENT-Seven-Ro Cottage on A Grant Ave- Furnace, bath, all modern
 F. G. SANFORD, First Natl Bank.
The Press., 1912-02-14

HHOICE BUILDING LOTS for Sale M on stafford Heights, for cash or on very easy terms. Apply to c. W. EATON.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-13
TRUST
 UNITED STATES

Ottawa. Dec 13-Iu @ discussion oi toe bil for the proposed appro- pria;ion oy tbIrty-nve million dol ars. by the Canadian parliament, with which Co build dreadnaughis I'd. the British navy. WiIfred Laur- .a-. ex-premier of Canada, says sI the Idea is absurd He is of s opinion that no emergency eE-
 vEie. requires tbe expenditure that sum. or any other sum by the people of Canada
 karorIi.g to tHe distinguished Icna1. England has plenty Of 5atIeships Co handle an the trouble rst can possibly arise from the complications that seem at present .1 threaten many European couu- tries. he even doesn't accept the
 nited states. which he says is not O be trusted in the Monroe doc ri1e
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-13

In 1909 there were two rival banks in Fairbanks, the Washing ton-Alaska and the Fairbanks Bank ing Company. The former was managed by W. H. Parsons, now vice-president of the Dexter Horton National Bank of Seattle. Falcon Joslin, F. E. Barbour and Edgar l.. Webster, all of Seattle, were di- rectors. Frank W. Hawkins, also well known in banking circles here, was teller. The Fairbanks Bank ing Company had for its president Captain Barnette, who for many years maintained a winter residence in Seattle; for vice-president, J. Al bert Jackson, and for cashier, Lew Wing. Numerous big mining and business men of Fairbanks were included in it's directorate.
 In the fall of 1909 a consolida- ton was effected by the Fairbanks Banking Company purchasing the Washington-Alaska business, and starting anew, using the old Wash ington-Alaska name. shortly after consolidation Barnette, desiring to centralize his interests in a great Mexican hacienda he had acquired, began withdrawing from all busi- ness in the North. He rendered his resignation as president of the
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-13

his desire to see proved his claim that the banks obligations all could be liquidated from it's own resources, if properly handled. He pledged to the court his Mexican holdings. estimated to have a value os S1,5OO,0OO.
 Instead of having the expected result Of giving him an opportunity to direct the work of settlement Of the banks affairs, however, this act of Barnette's brought new com- plications. More opposition was stirred up against him, and the United States court at Fairbanks was called upon by the persons lead ing the agitation to make a search ing grand jury investigation.
 The first grand jury convened spent a month going over the banks affairs ana adjourned with out ndicting anyone.
 More agitation followed, with the result that a second grand jury was convened This body proved of a makeup just the opposite Of the other and returned indictments in sheaves.
 Acts of Barnette, upon which i'm dictmeuts are based. are conversion of the Fairbanks Banking Com pany's funds for the purchase of the Washington-Alaska stock and withdrawing sums from his personal account in the institution.
 Seventeen indictments were re- turned against Hawkins. One of these charges misrepresentation of funds with which he purchased stock in the consolidation. Another charges Justification of the banks books tha. would show this trans action Twelve charge him with paving out the various depositors the amounts of checks drawn by them the last day the bank was open. after having been notified it was insolvent. The other three charge him with returning moneys to depositors after he had been ap-
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-13

consolidated bank, and came out to Seattle expecting his successor would be named soon after his de .parture from Fairbanks.
 Barnette had been in Seattle but a short time when Jackson came to him with a report that the Northern insu-ution's affairs were in a criu- cal condition, because a Seattle bank, with which it had been doing business. had refused to continue a great overdraft usually available Such assistance was vitally neces- sary because of the great transact ions involved in handling the big volume of gold output Barnette, whose resignation never had been acted upon by the directors, with Jackson made strenuous efforts to obtain the required assistance from the banks here and in San Fran cisco, but finally had to give up.
 When it was realized by them the overdraft could not be obtained, a cable was sent to Hawkins, who had become cashier of the consoli- dated bank, to close immediately. Barnette and Jackson hoped that calamity would be averted by such a course. They planned immediate ly undertaking a settlement of the institutions affairs that would pro tect the depositors against loss.
 Of course, a great vail went up in Fairbanks when, after a short run" the banks doors were closed.
 Baruette returned to Fairbanks to protect his name against the wild charges being made. He dis claimed all responsibility of whatso- ever character, but finished, in his conferences with court officials, with an offer to lend practically his entire weaIth-then chiefly repre- sented by property-for the re- mobilization of the wrecked bank. 1 He stated his reason for doing this was his deep regret that hardships had been wrought upon such a great number of his old friends and
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-13

pointed receiver. following the fail ure. This Iast-named act he had performed with the sanction Of Dis trict Judge Peter Overfield
 vice-Presideut Jackson was indict cd on two counts. one of siding and abettug Hawkins In the stock buying transaction and the other for making an allegedly false entry ir the banks books in connection there with
 The indictment that fell to tho lot Of w H. Parsons Is based up. on a statement Of the old Washing. ton-Alaska Banks condition prior Co the consolidation
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-13
WILSON MUST APPEAR
 As PROSECUTING WITNESS

Newark. Dec. 13-Woodrow Wil- son win have Co break up his va cation sooner than expected, be- cause Of the capture of the men who tried to blsckmail him He has been served with a summons Co ap- pear as witness against Dunn and his coaledorates Mir. Wilson will sail from the Bermuda resort im- mediately
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-13

The tria! of the men connected with tae wrecking Of the Washing ton-Alaska bank, which is before Judge Thomas Lyons, is one that is of the utmost interest to thous- auds of Alaskans who lost their money as depOsitors, or to those who as spectators of the drama are interested in watching the wheels of justice or injustice reyolve. Here is a summing up of the case, furnish ed by F.. $. Bunch, a former Fair banks newspaper man:
 The greatest criminal case in the history of Alaska-greater even than the sensational expose of the Nome judiciary loot conspiracy that gave Rex Beach the foundation for his famous novel, The Spoilers and which involves officials of at least three of Seattle's greatest banks-came before a federal court sitting at Valdez on December 2, when prosecutions resulting from the failure of the Washington-Alas- ka Bank of Fairbanks for an amount estimated at SS0O,000 to S1,OOO,OOO was taken up before United States District Judge Thomas R. Lyons.
 The prosecutions it is estimated will cost the government not less than $l5O,OOO. Expense is not be- ing considered in preparation of the case, witnesses being called from points many thousands of miles away.
 Capt. F.. T. Barnette, the father of Fairbanks" and founder of the bank, against whom most of the indictments were directed, is the most prominent figure in the big case, because of his reputed great wealth and prominence as a North ern pioneer.
 The case and all it involves is difficult briefly to explain, because no incident that ever occurred in the North has been followed by such a great muddle of criminal and civaI actions, but the story of the main facts of the trials is told in following:
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-13
BEGINNING OF THE END
 FOR PRESIDENT TAFT

Washington. Dec. t3-President Taft last night gave his last din- ner to his cabinet officers.
 On January fth, the Republicans of congress have arranged for a big banquet Co be given at the waldorf Astoria ln honor of Mr. Taft It win be a sort of farewell party
 The president has begun work on his message, which will favor the adoption Of the budget system Of checking and expending the eoun- try's money. on more scientific and sensible lines
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-13
RUSSIA LOOKING FOR
 WAR WITH CHINA

Pekin. Dec. I3-Russia has is- sued a demand Co china Co take ae- lion for the immediate suppression of the NonEolian troubles, or that she win step in and settle the af- fair. It is believed that Russia is attempting Co annex Mongolia and win use any prstevt for a declara- lion of var with the new Oriental republic
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-13
HISTORY OF
 JEANETTE CASE

Valdez. Dec. l3-Judge Lyons this morning denied the motion to dismiss the proceedings against Bar uette and Wing, and ordered the trial to proceed under the indict- meut charging them with intent to deceive by publishing false state meats regarding the condition or the bank. Witnesses are being heard for the prosecution this morn iag
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-13
ANOTHER OUTBREAK DUE
 W CENTRAL AMERICA

Vera Cruz. Dec. 13--Four Ameri- can battIesbips have arrived In the harbor. brought here. it Is said, on account Of the report cf serious trouble in Nicaragua
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-06-30

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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-02-07
RETURN GAME
WITH FAIRMONT
WILL BE PLAYED ATTHE ~. c.
A. NEXT TUESDAY EVENING.
Cymnsstic Exhibition and the Open
ing of the Ring Hockey viii Be
Held That Evening.

Arrangements were made yestcr-
day afternoon by Prof \. r Marriott
Of the y. NJ. {. \. 10 play FairmOnt on
Tuesday evening in the gymnasium
of TIA" building. In a previous game
the local boys were defeated by this
them and are waiting eagerly for this
gam" a. they intend 10 get revenge
for the defeat and Will play theim best
on this occasion
ON This evening the cymHastic ex-
hiblt'on and The open ng Of the hockey
icagu" will D." held and invitations
have been extended To the Cymna-ts
oi m" Fairmoni and Stcubcnvillc Y. VI
Z. \ for them To- D." present on Ibis
d" aston 90 t-ko part in the cxhibi-
ton. Tickets for the game will BE- on
sale loon and pr"parat ous are being
mad" 10 handl" one Of the largest
crowds that have ever attended any
pr"v.ous affair
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-02-07
CANTON TEAM IS
BEING BUILT UP
CONTRACTS BEING MAILED OUT
TO THE PLAYERS NOW.
Outlook for tho chinks sprinaina a
Surprise on tho Strength Of
the Teams Eneouraaina.

At last the contracts have been sent
out 10 those men on the reserve list
or the Canton club. They were mailed
ny President Yosi. each pink document
ia big envelope bearing a special
delivery stamp
There were 10 In each bunch and
thSy went to four different states.
ONO. pennsylvania. Indiana and. West
virginia. The buckeye state Leads
WIN ilVc. Pennsylvania gets three.
and the commonwealth over the river
and the Hoosicr state one each
They Were sent az follows: Harry
Siagl". Pittsburgh; James McGintv.
arnold. Pa, Jack Ernst Youngstown.
'harIes D'Connell. OakVale Pa. q a.
il"lmquist. Mansfield: Robt. IIampc.
canton. Harley Humphreys. Mans
field: Fred Dawson. CIarksburg. W.
Va William Murphy. Cleveland; Carl
Miller. Indianapolis.
In first making up the list Bugs"
by" was overlooked, but when IL was
mentioned 90 NoSt hc immediately
sought another blank. II will Ice
sent {" the eccentric HEAVIER Monday
afternoon. This gives Ohio six GU,
of II contracts. Ma" Rrittsen. an
other lcft-hand pitcher missing from
the bunch. played last season under
non -rcScrV" list. 4 contract may
b" sent him. but IL is sought n. Will
no; play ball this Year.
TWO men incl.ded did not play
with the Drummcrs last season. Mil
Ter and IIamp". Miller is the young
Light haired catcher brought from
Alliance 10y Fr-d Drumm. along With
MtGintN. the DaV son boys. Runnin
and the former manager himself. T..
worked with Drumm I'm 1910 part of
the season and then was loaned tu
Erie. He IS sin IN" property OF the
canton club and may be used in u
trade
'iampe ~ III" local pitcher and
former high school star who played
with Drumm ia 1910. He played
amateur ball in Canton last s-acon
hut VIII hardly come out for the
canton team tins year
tn" contracts should commcuc.
the return trip ~ the end of thu week
with IN" names Of the players attach
ed. rhc baseball law requiring that
they hc sent ont ny February ! was
complied with by the anton man
agcm"nt by a samll margin. as they
wcr" mailed ON the last day OF
February
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-02-07
LOCAL OWNERS GIVEN
MUCH ENCOURAGEMENT
CONTRACT SENT
TO BALL PLAYER

Determined to give Wheel
ing the best baseball team
possible. the Wheeling mag
mates are signing a large num-
Der OF new material that has
been highly recommended to
them. Yesterday a contract
was sent to Jack Colbert. OF
Forbes City Pa. a fast third
sacker. The player WAS high
ly recommended py Tom Nc
Crery. a former National
league player. Another Gen.
trail club is after his serv-
ices. but the player states that
he would rather play In this
city. so the indications are
that he will sign his contract
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-02-07
COL. ANDERSON ENCOURAGED
THE OUTLOOK.
Harry Thatcher and other Trainers
May Come Here-Gossip Of the
Trotters and PAGERS.
BY MUTT.)

While no definite arrangements
have yet been completed. the present
Indications are that Fred Upton, the
peer of all half mile starters. will
give them the word at the coming
race meeting in this CRY. Few start
ers are as we'll known on the twice
around circuits as is Mr.. Upton. and
he has always loft favorable i'm
preston in Wheeling. where he has
on several occasions presided
Throughout the Lake Erie circuit
the New York starter will give them
the word. Rockport has contracted
for his services during their two race
meetings. while he will also line them
up at Fairmont. Canton and other
cities. col. Robert Anderson is book
ing entries for the September meet
ing and states that the outlook IA
more than encouraging.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-02-07

Colorado Z. ca. 2:Oi2,. VIII b.
trained this season for m" world
stallion record held by The Haryes.
ter. 2.Ol.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-02-07

Independence BOY. 2:aiis. by This
tie. has been showing great speed 10
cutter at Columbus. @
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-02-07

Chit Thorn 80. @:2S'.. by Chit
wood. 2:22i4. sire OF Hedgcwood Boy
and Lady Maud G., died January H.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-02-07

Devaul Epaulet. 2:21ia. b. Epaulct.
has met all the CRACKS on the local
snow path and won NOR" races than
any other trotter and met with fewer
defeats
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-02-07

The Occidental Stake. California :
chief colt event. has closed with 100
entries.