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The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-06-20

Governor Hooper, of Tennessee
has ordered an investigation of the
beating to death of a negro in &
work-house, in Davidson County
Tennessee, by the county officers. He
also ordered an investigation of the
treatment fthe prisoners.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-06-20

The eight-year-old son Of Mr.. Will
Clodfelter. of Thomasville, was killed
by a shifting freight train in front of
the residence of Mr.. j. c. Green, in
brownsville, Monday. 1t is said that
the child was waiting for No. Z,
northbound, and No. Sc, southbound,
to pass and did not hear the freight
behind him.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-06-20

A tea-year-old boy, of Lumberton,
Charles Laughton, was playing n
the basement of the Dresden Cotton
his head caught in rope which was
around a revolving shaft and his
head was literally torn from his body.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-06-20

H. O. Massey, Durham man who
went TO Florida few years ago, and
who was on the police force of st. Au-
gustine, Fla, shot himself through
the temple while on duty last Friday.
He was twenty-one years of age, and
a son of Mr.. Charles NJ. Massey, of
Durham. No cause is assigned for
the act
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-06-20

4 cyclone, coming from the south
west swept over the east end of Fay
etteville last Friday doing consider
able damage. Building were torn
down and trees uprooted. The West
Box Factory and A. J. Billiards. lum-
Der mill were partially wrecked.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-10
SHEPPARD WANTS
TO HAVE BAN LIFTED.
Famous Runner AngiOus to Have stig.
ma Removed from His Name.

That Melvin w. Sheppard, one Of
Americas most famous middle dis
lance runners and holder Of many rec
oTds, who was recently debarred from
participation in athletic sports held in
armOries in the vicinity Of New York,
may soon have the ban lifted, became
known the other day as the result of
q discussion after the Military Ath-
letic league of New York session, held
in the Twenty second regiment arm
DRY, Saturday night, in New York
1t is said that Sheppard, who was
dishonorably discharged from the
Twenty second regiment because Of
his failure to properly perform mill
tary duty, expects to join another
regiment in the guard and relieve
himself of the stigma which attaches
TO what he has admitted was an ILL
considered action, and which resulted
in his dismissal from the ranks.
It is conceded that the phases in
connection with his enforced retire.
ment from the guard are not 50 sTiev-
GUS as to warrant his non appearance
as a member Of any other regiment,
and because Of this fact Colonel w. B.
Hotchkin of the Twenty regi-
ment is said to be favorable to Shop
pard's desire to again align himself
with the National Guard.
A well known officer Of the Ma
tional Guard had the following to say
in relation to the case:
eff some regiment desires to give
Sheppard an opportunity to retrieve
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-10

Z. G. never was called upon TO trot
a mile better than 2.06 IA, because
he had so much speed, and was so
we'll provided with the inde4inable at
tribute called class that when the
other horses tried to step up and sam
pie him he would carry them out at
such a clip they We're dizzy in their
three-eights of a mile and usually
jumped wildly for the skyline or
leaned up against the fence to get
their breath. r. 7. c. took down
900 net-which is some downtaking
for a severely plain gelding with plow
harness marks on his regal shoulders
Murphy, most successful horseman
Of the day, had other good trotters be-
sides r. T. c.. and much of the big
doings of that nag and of his stable
companions are due to the wonderful
skill of the New York man as a con
ditiorer and driver, in which latter
capacity he stands head and shoulders
over all the other reinsmen in the
world.
Murphy garnered S11,5OO with Bel
vasia, mare he bought during the
campaign, and which raced but five
times in his colors, not having won
previous to joining the Murphy string
BSlNISid was marked III E,UO la Dy
Murphy Charlie Mitchell dragged
S11, $50 to the Murphy Golfers and in
his last start trotted in 2.04 IA with
such ease as TO suggest that he may
be the next two-nlinute nag, although
previous to being taken in hand by
his present trainer Charlie was just
fair to middling Down East half-mile
track trotter with one ankle that did
not mate with all the others.
All told Murphy bagged over $751;,
coo in 1911 with his trotters and PAGERS
beating all the records In the line and
in a number Of races won on the
Grand Circuit and at Lexington. Muir
ply is only SO, never worked for any
man but himself, never used tobacco,
does not know the taste Of wine or
liquor, and lives at Poughkeepsie, n. Y.
Only four of the horses in the list
of those that won $4,000 or over did
not prance homo victor in a single
event. One of them is the year old
colt .Mainleaf He was crack young
ster, but always happened to meet
Miss Stokes, Justice Brooke or Peter
Thompson when those nags were at
their best Mainleaf won two meats
in the kentucky Futurity, first money
in which was $4,000, and then Pete
Thompson came along and shot hole;
In the rainbow Still, Mainleaf him
self collected $4,000 for his part.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-10
FINANCIAL and COMMERCIAL.
LEADERS BARELY MOVE.
Trading Was Light But UndertOne
PerceptibIy Firmer.

New York, Feb. 9-The stocks usu-
ally designated as the leaders OF the
market, which are the mediums for the
bulk Of speculative transactions, were
retired to the background today. Most
Of them barely moved, The Hill stocks
and st. Paul were the only prominent
issues which broke away from the dead
level Of the market. The bear faction
which for several days had been at
tempting to obtain control Of the mar
ket seemed to have become convinced
for the time at least that little impress
sion could be made on the list The
undertone was perceptibly hrner.
Trading was light, and during the af
ternoOn there was only the semblance
Of a market. During one hour only
Is, 900 shares were traded in.
The recent expectation of gold was
partially Offset by gains from the in
terror, known movements of currency
for the week suggesting a loss Of be-
tween $4,000,00O and S5,000,0 900.
Trading in the bond market w&s
lighter Fluctuatiors in prices were
small. Total sales, par value, $500,
900. United States threes registered
advanced IL and the coupon SIS on
cali.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-10
FEW TRoTTERs SHARED
IN THE BIG PURSES
Only IS Managed to Win $500 or Over
10000 Horses on the Track.

Twenty five trotters managed to
win $500 or over, gross, last summer,
out Of all the thousands that per-
formed on the 1900 tracks belonging
to the American and National Trot-
ting associations, not to mention
few dozens assorted courses that 40 ii
alone and do the best they can. Dur
Ing the season about $4,000 was dis
tributed in purses for trotters and
PAGERS, and approximately 10000 nags
of those gaits took a hand in the fes-
tivities, not over ) per cent. Of the
lot making a profit after the trainers
bills, the entrance fees and the trav-
cling expenses had been deducted from
their earnings for swiftness.
Sport, however, not money, is the
basis on which trotters are campaign
Ing from one end of the land to the
ether, and all the owners, the big
fish like Mr.. EstabroOk of Denver; Mr..
Jones of Memphis; Mr.. Chisholm of
Cleveland, and Captain Shaw of Pitts
burgh, We're fully aware of that angle
Of the game before they started, so
they are not regretting anything, and
are busy buying material for 1912.
The champion money and race win
ner of the year is the very plain look
ing gelding, r. T. c., for which Tom
MURPHY paid $4,000, sight unseen"
and whose first appearance in the
stable of the famous reinsman caused
all but the proprietor thereof to smile
or step around the corner and laugh
outright. Murphy merely tried to
look pleasant, but confided to a friend
that If he had seen the horse before
buying him the check which paid for
R. T. c. never would have been made
out
But r. T. c. proved to be a gold
mine in disguise. He won the first race
he started in, and then he won several
others. Five of the events were $4,000
functions and the others Of less value.
In those races he lost but one heat.
and that got away from him not be-
cause the other horses could outtrot
the chestnut gelding, but by reason Of
his jumping over a muddy streak, on
the homestretch of the Grand Rapids
CMich.) track.
In all these lucrative journeys, R.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-10
TWENTY YEARS ON. THE CINDER PATH
By JOHN D. NOLAN. y
NUMBER II.

ly in III. 32m. Us. Maloney going to
pieces in the 14th mile.
The following week a two hour race
was arranged, to be run at Taftville,
between Charles Humphrey of New
London, Maloney and myself, for the
gate receipts. A good sized crowd wit
messed this race, which was really a
great performance, considering the
track CSC laps to the miIe). HumDhrev
had been defeated by Darrow about a
week before this race. and the weeks
rest had put him in the best condition
Of his life. The race began with Ma
loney in the lead, which he retained for
10 miles, when l took up the running
and held the lead until the Is mile post
was passed. At this point Malorev.
who was indulGiug in a squirt with
Humphrey, jostled me accidentallv in
passing and, my foot slipping on the
outside of the track, I plunged head
long into the stage, I was nearly stun
ned by the fall and before 1 recovered
Maloney and Humphrey had gained
more than a lap on me. This | tried to
recover by making the pace a very fast
one, and [ had regained half a lap
and was gradually wearing them down
when, at the end of the 18th mile |
again slipped and fell, cutting a bad
cash in my knee, and although I made
every effort to win I was finally beaten
by Humphrey by about half lap, Ma
Ioney being mile in the rear.
The score was announced AZ ~
miles, an impossible mark, and the
track was remeasured the following
day and found to be short, the real dis
lance run being Is ga miles. The great
records made by many professional
runners OF the present day on specially
arranged tracks SAVIOR much Of this %
mile record of ours in this race.
I was dissatisfied with the resuI+ of
this race and a similar race was az
ranged between Humphrey and myself
to be run in the same hall two weezs
later. l trained hard for this race and
was In fine condition when we faced
the starter. Two bags Of sand were
placed on the corners to prevent slim
ping. Humphrey ruled strong favor
lite in the betting before the race and
quite a number of bets were placed
William Farrell, Joseph Lavoie. Ma
than Bushnell and r. c. Kelley backing
me for 800, while many smaller bets
were made on the result. 1 felt conN-
dent and determined to run either
Humphrey or myself off the track he
fore we had covered 15 miles Accord
ingly I took the lead at the start
making the pace a very fast one. and
retained it all the way rtunphrey
ran well for IL miles. when he began
to weaken, and retired from the race
at IA miles after had gained a. Ian
The time for the "A miles being III.
2sm. SIS.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-10
OBITUARY.
William 6. Murphy.

Willimantic, Feb. 9.-Mayor Daniel
P Dunn received :, telegram at 4.45
O'Clock Friday afternoon from New
York containing the sad and unexpect-
ed news that William F. Murphy, aged
IS, formerly of this city, died in St.
Vincent's hospital at 3 o'clock The
mayor was requested to notify the
relatives. A telephone message al
about 5 o'clock in the evening supple
mented the information with the fact
that Mr.. Murphy was taken suddenly
III at his boarding place at Washington
place early Friday morning and imme-
dlately taken to the hospital. where ne
failed to regain consciousness. Mr..
Murphy was q native Of Windham, q
son of the late Mr.. and Mrs. Timothy
Murphy, ana was born on the Crowley
farm in the Warner district near Dug
way He made his home in this city
for many years. He was employed by
Keigwin & Clarke, and on the retire.
ment of the former he with p r. MORT
arty of Moriarty & Rafferty, went into
partnership with Mr.. Clarke under the
firm name of Clarke, Moriarty & Muir
ply. His mother died in 1895, and in
1895 Mr.. Murphy went to New York
and became associated with the Kitson
light people, being for years manager.
He has since been identified with the
same line Of business. There survive
two brothers, John and Dennis Muir
ply both of this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-10
Robbed by tho Blizzard of 500 Prize
The Big Negro Who Never Slept
Back to Norwich for Maloney Race
Secrets of Some Big Records.

After my race at South Brooklyn
resumed training for the "A hour race
at Hoboken, taking long walks daily
through Westchester country, as well
as runs of from 10 to 25 miles on the
track. / was in fine condition on
March II when / ran up to Ninety
seventh straat to see Jonn Hughes,
who was to look after me during the
race of the 14th. When l returned to
the club it was raining and when l
awoke the following morning a fierce
blizzard was raging which paralyzed
New York and kept me at hotel for
week.
We were unable to reach Hoboken
on the day of the race, which was won
by a local runner with q score of 80
miles, AMI the storm cost me the 800
prize.
Another six-day race was to be held
in April, and the usual number of ia
natics began to train for 1t. l had an
amusing experience with two Of them,
the first a massive negro weighing in
the neighborhood Of ESQ pounds, calling
on me one evening during the last week
of March and saying he believed he
could break all records and win the
coming race, as he did not require to
rest or sleep any during the entire
week. / ADVISED MIN TO SLICK 10 MS
Job and believe he took my advice,
as I never heard Of him again. The
other would be champion was a little
Irishman OF about 80 years of age who
said he used to run all day long in
Ireland and he felt confident he could
break the record. | sent him of for an
hours run and he covered seven miles
and was SO exhausted at the finish thai
I advised him to keep his position and
not enter. But he resigned his posi-
ton, paid 500 entrance fee, hired a
trainer and after covering 40 miles in
the race they carried him off the track
From so to 40 such men paid $50 each
to compete for less than a DAY in these
six day races.
The lure of the track. with stories
Of fabulous wealth to be won in races
throughout the country, was too much
for me, so left the club to go on the
road in The spring OF 1888.
A 10 mile race had been arranged at
Norwich with John Maloney Of Hart
ford, who had issued a challenge to
run any man in the state from 10 to 20
miles. The race attracted good sized
crowd, and believe P. ]. Ring the
well known sporting man, was referee
of this race. Maloney led for IL miles,
when IpassAd him. and won quite cash
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-10

Macarthur and locked up on z charge of
larceny. The officers We're on the iooh-
out for the fellow ali day. but it tell
to officer Macarthur to pick him up III
drunken condition on the Sodom beat
during the evening. Friday morning
Frank Gelinas, who works for f. F.
Casey, opened up the store as usual
shortly before Z o'clock and after open
ing the safe went out to feed the horse.
leaving the store open. 1t is alleged
that BrusseGu was seen behind the
counter by anothe" man who stepped
into the store for minute but left i'm
medlately. Upon the return of Gelinas
to the store there was no enc in sight
and the door to the safe was ajar. Elk
animation disclosed a saorta ge of SIC
in the cash therein. Brusseau denied
all connection with the theft. He is
well known to the local police. having
been before the police court for theft
and other oftenses. He has also served
time in state prison. He will be ar
r3igned in police court this Saturday
morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-10

himself in the eyes of those who have
the guards best interests at heart,
am positive that Colonel Hotchkin will
not withhold his permission to Shep-
pard If he can get another regiment
to view his application favorably."
Sheppard regrets having placed him
self in such a position as he now finds
himself, and his closest friends prom
ise for him that if he is permitted to
rejoin the National Guard his conduct
In military matters will be exemplary.
His friends assert that the fact that
he cannot run in any Of the armory
games has nothing to do with his de-
cisiGn to rehabilitate himself to his
former standing with his former com
rades in the National Guard
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-10
HARD Time REvIvINC PUGILIST
"Bink' McCloskey Looked Nearly Out For Good-Boh
Scanons Right to the Jaw Put Opponent Into Danger
Gus Sleep In Bout at Paris.

Paris. Feb. Bob Scanlon. an
American eolored pugilist, knocked out
Blink McCloskey, a white American
fighter, in the eighth round of q box
ing bout here tonight. The decisive
punch was a straight right TO the point
Of the Jaw. which landed with such
force that McClosl1ey was unconscious
half an hour. The usual restorative
methods were used by McCloskey's
handlers, but proved Ineffective, and it
was with difficulty that three physl-
clans who We're n Irriedly summoned
revived the defeated man.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-10

1t is astonishing to see the effects pro-
duced by the new flesb-increaser, Protone.
To put on real, solid, healthy flesh, at the
rate of pound a day, is not at all
remarkable with this new wonder.
Protone induces nutrition, increases cell
growth, makes perfect the assimilation OF
food, strengthens nerves, increases blood
corpuscles, builds up, safely and quickly,
muscles and solid. healthy flesh, and
rounds out the figure.
For women who never appear stylish in
anything, because of thinness, Protone
may prove revelation.
1t costs you nothing to prove the re-
markable effects of Protone. 1t is nom
injurious to the most delicate system.
The Protone Company, 1851 Protone Bldg,
Detroit, Mich, Will send you on receipt
Of your name and address, a free SOC pack
age Of Protone, with full instructions, to
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-10
COTTON.

New York, Feb. s.-Cotton spot
closed steady, 20 points higher; mid
ding uplands, 1885,, middling gulf.
lots; sales, 1000 bales. Futures closed
very steady. Bids: February 1912,
March 1918, April 1924, May 1882,
June 1898, July 1912, August 1924,
September 1929, October 1898, Novem-
her 1897, December 10.41, January
1898.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-10
MONEY.

New York. Feb. s.-Money on call
steady at 2 1-4@2 1-2 per cent. ruling
rate 2 IA; last loan 2 5-S; closing bid
. Ia; offered at 2 3-S. Time loans
steady; so days 1902 "a per cent;
80 days . 5-4@S; six months SOS IA.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-10
OWLS NO. 4 LEAD.
Take First Place in Four Cornered
Duckpin Tourney.

Captain Johnson's Owls No. duck
pin team won two out of three strings
from Capatin DOn4hue's No. 1 team
Friday evening. Donovan wen the last
string for the No. team with two
strikes and a spare in his last box
The scores
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-10
ST0NlNGToN
Local Athlete Wins Prize at Groton
Detective Looking Up 5randt's
Record.

At the Athletic club meet. held at
Groton Wednesday evening, Harry
Northrup Of Stonington won the sec
ond prize for the standing high jump,
jumping 4 feet inches. There were
4 number of contestants and Mr..
Northrup came close to winning the
first prize, losing only by one point.
He is the proud possessOr of a pin
awarded by the association for second
place
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-10

The Japanese Imperial Commercial
museum of Toxic is the only institu-
ton Of its kind under the direct con-
troll of the department Of agriculture
and commerce Of the imperial Japan-
csc government 1t was established in
March, 1895, with the object of en-
couraging the foreign trade Of Japan
and as an organ Of trade information
for those engaged in foreign com
merce. 1t Is designed for the mutual
use of foreign and Japanese rner-
chants engaged in foreign trade.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-10
In Class by Himself.

Really now, Mr., Carnegie is entitled
to laugh at being able to put one over
On John D.-Pittsburgh Sun.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-10
Missing Word Contest.

''CoI. --- says he is not a candi-
Gate for president No prize is of
fered for the missing name.-Rich-
mOnd Times Despatch.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-10

Willimantic. Feb. 9.-Octave Brus-
Beau, aged 80. was arrested Friday
evening at $40 o'clock by Officer Allen
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-10
Firenen to Entertain.
CHARGED WITH LARCENY.

Octave 5russeau Believed to Have
Taken Money from Safe of {. F,
Casey.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-10
Inquiries About Brandt.

An assistant district attorney from
the Office of the department of New
York city was in town this week look
ing up information about Brandt. the
chef now doing time in Ossining pris-
on. The man Is said to have lived at
Stoneridge, the home Of c. P. Will
Jams. Nothing definite could be
learned, however, and the detective
left for New York to find Mr. Will
Jams. An effort is being made to have
the governor grant a pardon for
Brandt.
Firernen to Entertain.
The steamers and fire police and
Neptunes will be guests of Pioneer
Hook and Ladder company this Sat
urday) evening at their rooms and
whist will be enjoyed.
DR.. c. Mallory Williams is making
Improvements in the heating plant at
his home on Wadawannuck park
west
Rev Harry c. Hull of Lewiston,
Ne, will preach in the Second Con-
gregational church at 1915 a. m. and
7.30 o. m. Sunday.
Wednesday evening the members of
the eighth grade borough school will
give a dance.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-10
Owls No. q.

The standing Of The teams is as fol-
lows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-28
ANACOSTIA,

through the AnacOStia Citizens ASso-
citation the District authorities will be
asked to take immediate action to obtain
the elimination of several pools of stag
nant water on the east side of the ap-
proach to the new Anacostia bridge. The
District health department last year de-
cided the pools were in an insanitary
condition. A question over the proper
method of acquiring the land along the
water front has delayed the reclamation
work had progressed without hitch this
would have been the first section to re-
ceive attention
Logan Relief Corps No. Z. of Anacostia,
has resumed its activities, and meeting
was held last evening at the home of Mrs.
Ida Ferguson. The following officers
were chosen to serve until the next cleo
ton: Mrs. Ida Ferguson, president; Mrs.
Emily FriSbie, senior vice president; Mrs
Emma Emo. junior vice president: Mrs.
Jane McLane, chaplain; Mrs Margaret
Few. secretary; Miss Florence Frisbie,
treasurer; Mrs. Annie Quinn. conductress;
Mrs. Carrie Smith. associate conductress,
Mrs. Sarah Smith, guard Arrangements
probably will be made shortly to obtain
| a hall for the meetings of the corps.
w street west from Nichols avenue and
18th street south from w street soon
will be improved Streets in Congress
Heights also are being improved, in &C
cordance with the request Of the Public
Improvement Association.
Thomas F. Williamson of POSI- Nichols
avenue observed his forty-fifth birthday
anniversary yesterday. and last evening
| a number of his friends gathered at his
residence to assist him in the celebration.
The annual meeting of the congrega-
ton of the Garden Memorial Presbyterian
church was held last evening in the
| church on Minnesota avenue, with Rev.
George NJ. Cummings presiding. Lewis
Storck was elected as one of the three
trustees for period Of three years, to
| act with Lloyd w. Biddle and Charles E.
| Entwisle. Mrs George NJ. Cummings
was chosen organist and Edward T.
Davis director of the choir. r. E. An
derson, treasurer. submitted a report
showing that the church Is in better con-
dition financially than ever before. Mr..
Anderson was reelected treasurer.