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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-03-02
ARREST FATHER FOR
MURDER or BABIES
Two Children Thought TO Have
Died From Impure Milk

After an investigation covering a
period OF two weeks. the police made
an arrest In the poison mystery which
caused the death OF two children and
iaadc Ill the entire family ol John
Lewis, colored. of 1908 Oakland ave-
nue.. Atlantic City, ~ i.
The father has been Jailed and Rich
ard Whalen. captain OF detectives. has
made charge OF murder agains; him.
II developed that two other children
had died suddenly of mysterious all.
ments during the past year. hut he.
cause they We're so small. Dr liaw-
kins, who attended them. gave llttir
thought OF mystery and gave as the
reason acute Indigestion. One OF these
died within an hour after being taken
III. The symptoms. however, were the
same as those suffered by the other
members OF the family on February H..
when neighbors. responding 10
screams. found the entire family. with
the exception OF the father who had
gone to work as a wheel chair pushcr
on the Boardwalk. lying on the floor.
In the greatest agony.
Elmer and Ruth. the smallest of the
six children. died in the City hospital.
soon after being admitted. The rest
have recovered. Eating spotted oat-
meal and milk. which caused poto.
maine poisoning, was given ont as the
cause.
The police were satisfied with this
theory and practically closed Tie case
when the prosecutor. Goldenberg. be
came suspicious and ordered new
investigation. 4 coroncr's jury has
been selected, but no date has been
set for the inquest. The police re-
fused to divulge the nature OF their
evidence against Lewis until that time
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-03-02

Mrs. WinIfrcd Ankers. the attend
ant at the brooklyn IN. W Nursery
and Infants hospital. broke down
and confessed after a two.hours
Interrogation by the police that II was
she who had put oxalic acid in the
milk prepared for the babies In the
hospital. causing eight deaths and four
sicknesses since Monday.
Her purpose. the girl said. was not
TO kill the children. but to make il ap
pear that nurses In the hospital
against whom she had grudge. were
not taking proper care Of the chill
dren.
Mrs. Ankers has a baby Of her own
in the hospital He Is not sick. The
police brought her to the point OF con.
tossing by threatening TO take her
baby away. whereupon there was a
hysteric oItbnrsi. in which the young
woman sobbcd out her story OF how
she had dropped the oxalic acid into
the milk bottles.
Ever since the case OF the eight
dead babies was called 10 the atten.
tion OF the authorities Mrs Ankers
has been under suspicion.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-03-02
SHOCK KILLS WOMAN
Was Thrown Into Commissions Upon
Hearing Mans Death Scream.

Mrs. Annie Connolly. the youns
wife OF Peter Connolly. an insurance
agent OF Bristol. Pa. died IN conyul.
sions as a direct result OF sho K
which she had received on the might
Of Feb. 10. In hearing the death
scream OF William Reed. who was
crushed TO death under trolley car
directly in front OF her home at the
corner OF Mil and Cedar streets.
Mrs. Connolly was thrown into con
WILSON'S on the night OF the Reel
tragedy. but under medical treatment
partly recovered. so that she was able
to go out.
Tuesday night she was again seized
with commissions. probably at recur.
renee OF the memory OF the accident,
and despite the efforts OF her physi.
clan. passed away.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-03-02
pewsy,s EIaaship obsoI.,e.

With the consent OF Admiral Dewey.
the navy department will transfer the
cruiser Olympia. Dewey's ilagSllp In
the battle Of Manila hay, from Annep
oils to Charleston. $. c. The OLYMPIA
has been used for several wears for
training purposes Tor the midshlpman
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-03-02
chinaman Gets orstorical Prize.

A Chinaman captured the first prize
at the junior oratorical contest a.
Lehigh university at South Bethle.
hem. Pa. He is Chimin Chu Fnh. OF
Nanziang-kan-Sn. This same Chinaman
last June captured the largest cash
prize given at Lehigh. the Wilbur
scholarship. valued AT $3.50, Chimin
Chn Fmh's subject was The Present
Revolution in China"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-03-02

a ton. broke loose from where II had
been hanging in the shaft and crushed
through the hood OF the carriage.
Szecika was instantly killed Gaulta
suqered two broken legs and "a miner
named Brecinka was bruised.
Gabereka's escape from death was
miraculous. as he lay on the carriage
directly under where the ice broke
through the hood.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-03-02
cninese Aviator Fatally Hurt.

Tom Gum. the Chinese aviator. was
probably fatally injured by fall OF
100 feet at the aviation meet In Oak
land. Cal.
He landed 200 yards outside the
aviation field. falling on a pumping
station. He is belic;ed TO be dying at
q hospital.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-03-02
Wind Upsets Nine Houses.

Nine dwellings were blown over by
a violent wind storm at North Fork.
w. Va
The wreckage took fire and burned
for an hour Several people are re-
ported missing. and a woman and
child were severely burned
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-03-02
Ieiele Kills Miner: InIure, Two.

John Gabereka. a miner. was taken
seriously III while AT work in his
chamber at the Central mine at scran
ton. Pa.
John Gaulta and Peter Szecika, hln
laborers. secured stretcher and car
ried him TO the foot OF the shaft. where
he was placed on the carriage
A large piece OF ice. weighing nearly
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-03-02
Reveridae on Petition.

A petition placing the name Of Al
bert j. Beverdlse on the Republican
preferential ballot for vice president
was filed In Lincoln, Neb. The petition
10 signed uy Republicans who are
known supporters OF Colonel Roosevelt
for the presidential nomination.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-03-02
Live Stock Markets.

PlTTSBURG Union Stock Yardsl-
CATTLE steady: choice. $7.75mS.
prime, $7n7.35.
SHEEP steady: prime wethers, si.75
as: culls and common. SEA 80: veal
calves. s9fI 9.75 lambs. s4G7.25.
n6.s5: mediums. se.90fr6.as: heavy
Workers., s6s0MC95: light Workers.
$s.75qg.so: pigs. 5000 GEO; roughs.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-03-02

Favor Chinese Recognition Resolution.
The house committee on foreign az
fairs favorably reported the Sulzer
resolution. which. in effect. would re.
cognize the new republic OF China. II
congratulates the Chinese people ION
their assumption of the powers. du
ties and responsibilities OF self-govern.
ment."
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-03-02
Rural Mail Carrier Killed by Train

George w Brill. OF New Castle. Del,
was struck and killed by train on
the Delaware division OF the Pennsyl-
vania railroad while at his work as 4
rural mail carrier.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-14

the Probate once In the Village q,
Houghton in said. county, on the
25th day of April. A. ID. 1912.
Present, Hon. George c. Bentley.
Judge of Probate.
In the matter of the estate OF Kath.
crime Honolt formerly Katherine
Messner. deceased.
Barbara Messner. executrix OF the
last will and testament of said de-
ceased having filed in said court her
petition praying that the time for
the presentation of claims against
said estate be limited and that a time
and place be appointed 20 receive. ex-
anime and adjust all claims and de-
mands against said deceased by ana
before said court
IL is Ordered. That four months from
this date be allowed for creditors In
present claims against said estate:
IL Is Further Ordered, That the
S0th day OF August. 1912. at ten
o'clock In the forenoon, at said Pro-
bate ONCE. be and il hereby appoint
ed for the examination and adjust
ment of all claims ana demands
against said deceased. and that notice
thereof be given by publication once
each week for three successive weeks
previous Ia said day OF hearing, in the
Calumet News. a newspaper printed
and circulated In said County.
(SeaD GEO. c. BENTLEY.
Judge OF Probate
A true copy.
Lillas G.. Mitchell.
Register OF Probate.
A. +. Potermann,
Attorney for Executrix.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-14
HoUeHToN sREvITIEs
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Judge n. w. Hare left yesterday for
Utah TO look over various mining in
terests.
S. II. Ferguson of wichita. Kas., is
visiting his daughter Mrs. Homer "A.
Guck Of Houghton.
ID. A. Shalton arrived here yesterday
to complete arrangements for estab-
fishing a turning factory at Atlantic.
Supt. Gibson and force of men are
making good progress with the work OF
cleaning M the streets of Houghton.
General Manager Gardner Rogers OF
the local stone Webster interests left
Sunday for Boston on business visit
OF several days.
David Il. Ladd has gone to Great
Falls, Mont, to examine various min
ing properties there and in Utah dur
ing the next three weeks.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-14

Marriage licenses were issued this
morning 10 Harry Cohodas and Lillian
Levine OF Houghton. and 10 Carl Cog
10 and Catterina Rastello of Calumet.
The Chassell Mercantile company
viii shortly commence the construc-
zion of a new brick warehouse two
stories I'm height.
Andy NJ. Hendrickson has resigned
his position as manager OF the Doug
las House buffet and leaves today for
~. Paul to take the management of a
buffet and cafe conducted by w. r..
Franklin.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-14
AN AFFECTING SCENE.
At Time Mortgage Was Lifted from
Mekinley's Home

Memories of William Mckinley are
awakened by the red carnation. which
he ,oved best cf all flowers. In the
latter days Of his public life he al
ways wore this flower i'm his button
hole. and the warmth Of his heart Is
typined in the ruddy glow Of the bios
som which he loved The life and
career Of the maltyred President. says
u writer in the National Magazine. will
ever remain an inspiration because OF
the kindly. Christlike character of the
hand and To have looked into those
genial blue eyes Is life memory.
Never can forget that scene at
Canton n few weeks before the great
pan fell upon the world. With his arm
about the invalid wife to whom he
was so devoted. the President and Mrs.
Mckinley walked up the lawn. looking
al the new porch and the newly paint
ed house. Prosperity had returned 90
the country the clouds had passed
away and the mortgage on the home
had been lifted. Turning 20 his wife.
he whispered with all the affection
Of lover. Our home. Ida. our home"
1t was Sunday evening. and friends
had gathered across the way; the cleo
trio lights shimmered down through
the leaves on the home picture scene.
\ neighbOr's little girl was playing the
violin. out from the darkness noated
the strain Of Home Sweet Home"
which seemed sweeter thar ever, for
the pomp of the white mousse was left
behind in Washington. Then came
Aud Lang Syne;" there was hush;
the chairs ceased rocking. "Old Folks
AZ Home" followed reminding us of the
old fashioned flowers below the veran-
ia, which Mother Mckinley loved so
we'll Then, almost as IL prophets,
came the strains of Mean er My Cod. tn
Thee" The little player stopped, and
as she passed the President stopped
and kissed her. The shadows of that
night fell uron n scene never to be
forgotten.
This picture of home devotion was
followed in the swift kaleidoscope Of a
few weeks time by the awful tragedy
at Buffalo. The remains of William
Mckinley were brought to this home
which he loved. and in the twilight
l7hadows he was laid away in tomb
IN the hillside. while the strains of
Nearer, Ny God, to Thee" died away
ia the distance. The activities of the
nation were hushed in respect TO his
memory, and indeed near and nearer to
Cod and His righteousness Is the world
today because William Mckinney lived.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-14

of probate.
In the matter OF the estate of Henry
Grimmer. deceased.
Anna Grimmer having filed In said
court her petition. praying for license
TO sell the interest OF said estate in
certain real estate therein described at
private sale.
IL Is Ordered. That the sixth day OF
June, A. ID. 1912. at ten o'clock I'm
the forenoon. at said probate office. be
and is hereby appointed for hearing
said petition. and that all persons in
terested In said estate appear before
said court. at said time and place. to
show cause why a license to sell the
interest of said estate in said real es-
tate should not be granted.
II IL Further Ordered. That public
notice thereof he given by publication
OF a copy Of this order once each week
for three successive weeks previous
To- said day OF lNSaring. in the Calumet
News. a newspaper printed and circu-
lated in said county.
(SeaD GEO. c. BENTLEY,
A true copy. Judge of Probate.
Iillas G. Mitchell.
Register of Probate.
Galbraith q Mccormack.
Attorneys for Estate.
Business address:
Calumet, Mich.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-14
DR.. eElseL's ITINERARY.

Announcement was made yesterday
of the dates for the series Of lectures
to be given in the copper country by
DR. Caroline T.. Ccisel of Battle Creek,
the noted authority on matters of
health as follows:
May 2S, afternoon, Houghton high
school for women and girls.
May 2S, evening, Hancock mixed
audience.
May 20, Calumet.
May 30 afternoon, Hancock women
and girls.
May 80, night, Houghton high
school mixed audience.
In all Of her lectures excepting the
last named DR. Geisel will talk on
social hygiene ana in the last named
her subject VIII be Health, the Ma
tinnal Asset"
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-14
TIMOTHY HARRINGTON DEAD.
Former Copper Country Man Passes
Away In Butte.

The Butte Inter- Mountain says
Timothy p. Harrington. aged 90
wears. and a native Of Ireland died this
morning az the family residence. He
came To Butte % years ago from
Houghton. Mich. and leaves a wife
and seven children. Peter Harrington,
an engineer at the Never Sweet mine.
John. timekeeper al the Stewart;
Katie, Margaret, Timothy Cecilia and
Nellie, two brothers. Jerry p. Har-
rington OF the Bitter Root. and John
OF ireland. and Ave sisters I'm Ireland.
lie was justice OF the peace of Silver
Bow county 10 years ago: member OF
the Catholic Foresters and the Hiber.
mans Of Hancock. Mich. The funeral
win take place Monday morning from
the family residence. S23 North Wyom-
ing street. proceeding To 81. Mary's
church. whore high mass w,ll DE cele-
brated at $50.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-14
U. p. DEVELOPMENT BUREAU.
Subscriptions Towards This Years ES-
penses Coming In.

penseS coming IN.
John r. Mcnamara. secretary ~ the
Upper Peninsula Development Bureau
has returned from a meeting Of the
executive committee held M MenOmi-
nee on Saturday he reports that
subscriptions and contributions to-
wards this years expenses are coming
in very satisfactorily and that little
doubt exists as to the permanency OF
the bureau. The subscriptions and
membership fees last year met All re-
Quirements and II is hoped that this
years record viii be as good,
The meeting at Menomince was
principally fer the purpose Of giving
the members Of the committee an or
portunity to meet Charles Mott, the
new manager Of the association. who
succeeds Theodore Quinby, and 10 hear
his personal IDEAS concerning thc best
means 10 promote the interests or this
district. Addresses were made by
some Of the most prominent members.
Mr. Mcnamara states that Mr.. Mott,
Colonel Mott as he Is already fam
iliarly known by the executive COM
mittee members, vill visit the copper
country In the I-ar future for the pur-
pose Of making observations.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-14
April 80; May I. IL. 81.
Register of Probate.

April 30; May Z. Ia, 81.
STATE OF MICHIGAN,
The Probate Court for the County or
Houghton.
AT a session of said court, held at
the Probate Office, in the Village Of
Houghton. in said county, on the
10Th day of April, a. ID. 1912.
Present, Hon. George C. Bentley.
Judge of Probate.
In the matter of the estate OF John
c. Soddy. deceased.
Thomas II. Soddy administrator OF
said estate having filed in said court
his petition praying that the time for
the presentation of claims against said
estate be limited and that a time and
place be appointed to receive. examine
and adjust all claims and demands
against said deceased by and before
said court.
IL is ordered, That four months
from this date be allowed for creditors
TO present claims against said estate.
IL is Further Ordered, That the 30th
day of August, 1912, at ten o'clock i'm
the forenoon at said Probate ONCE.
be and Is hereby appointed for the ex-
animation and adjustment OF all
claims and demands against said de-
ceased. and that notice thereof be Civ
en- by publication once each week for
three successive weeks previous TO
said day OF hearing I'm the Calumet
News. q newspaper printed and cir
oulated in said county.
(SeaD GEO. c, BENTLEY.
A true copy. Judge of Probate.
Lillas G.. Mitchell,
Register OF Probate.
A. E. Pctermann,
Attorney for Administrators.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-14
LIKE U. p. FOREST RANGERS.

Plans are being made by the North
ern Hemlock and HardV0 God Manufac-
turers association. Wisconsin or
ganization. of which T.. \. Hamar of
Chassen is president, Tor the organiza-
tiou OF body of forest rangers, sim
liar 10 the organization of the North
ern Forest Protective association of
which r. a. Green Is president Thomas
u. Wyman Of Munising recently eX-
planned the work of the upper PENN
sula protective association 10 the Wis
ccnsin lumDcrmen and they probably
viii follow mis- suggestions. The Wis
consin lumbermen will meet in Hough-
ton in July.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-14

RADIO and on The Middle Atlantic coast.
rs n result fair, cool weather is gen
eral over All sections. although q Sc
we're local storm Of rain ana snow &C.
CURED at Denver and showers are re-
ported from Texas and oklahoma.
Erosts occurred this morning over the
Great Plains and the Lake Region.
Killing frost being reported rs far
south as North Platte Nebraska. and
% temperature OF 80 degrees ut a. m.
at Denver. The storm area over Mani
toba will ceuse increasing cloudiness In
this vicinity, with showers late to-
night on on Wednesday, and warmer
weather. Moderate variable winds are
indicated.
~. n. cOWDRfCk,
Ofclal In Charge.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-14
A true copy.
Lillas G.. Mitchell,
Register OF Probate
A. +. Potermann,
Attorney for Executrix.

April 23. 30: May Z. IL.
STATE OF MICHIGAN,
The Probate Court for the County OF
Houghton.
At session OF said Court, held az
the Probate Office In the Village OF
Houghton in said county. on tho
10th day OF April A. d, 1912.
Present: Hon. Geo. G. Bentley,
Judge OF Probate.
in the matter of the estate of Mary
Dunstan, deceased.
Gordon Dunstan, executor and heir
having filed in said court his petition
praying that a certain instrument in
writing. purporting to be the last viii
and testament OF said deceased. now
on file In said court be admitted To
probate. and that the administration Of
said estate be granted To himself or 10
some other suitable person.
1t is Ordered That the 18th day OF
forenoon. at said probate office. be
and Is hereby appointed for hearing
said petition.
1t Is Further ordered, That public
notice thereof be given by publication
Of n copy of this order, once each
week for three successive weeks pre-
vious to said day of hearing In the
Calumet News. a newspaper printed
and circulated in said county.
(SesO GEO, c. BENTLEY,
Judge OF Probate.
A true copy.
Lillas @. Mitchell,
Register OF Probate.
LeGendre & Driscoll.
Attorneys for Estate.
business address:
I.aurium. Mich.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-14
April %. 80; May Z. "A.

hIAh 20, 0V, May q IL.
STATE or MICHIGAN,
The Probate Court for the County OF
Houghton.
At session of said court, held az
the Probate Office in the Village Of
Houghton in said County. on the
22nd day of April A. ID. 1912.
Present; Hon. George c. Bentley,
Judge of Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Julia
Sheehan. deceased.
Mary Sheehan having filed in said
court her petition praying that a GER
tain instrument in writing, purport-
ing TO be the last will and testament
of said deceased. now on file in rald
court be admitted to probate, and that
the administration OF said estate be
granted TO James V. Gaul or to some
other suitable person.
1t is Ordered, That the 10Th day Of
May A. d., 1912. at ten O'Clock
in the forenoon. at said probate office.
be and is hereby appointed for hearing
said petitions;
IL is Further Ordered. That public
notice thereof be given by publication
OF a copy of this order once in each
week for three successive weeks previ-
Gus to said day of hearing, In the CAL
umet News, a newspaper printed and
circulated in said county.
(SeaD GEO. G. BENTLEY.
A true copy Judge of Probate.
1dllas G. Mitchell.
Register of Probate.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-14
PRISONERS TO
DO ROAD WORK
co. BOARD ADOPTS RESOLUTION
PROVIDING FOR EMPLOY
MGNT or MALE PRls-
oNERs.

7 ne noafu OF supervisors az It's reg
ular monthly session this morning
adopted resolution providing for the
employment OF prisoners from the
county Jail on the construction OF
highways. The resolution was intro
duced by Supervisor Hamar chair
man 90 the committee appointed for
the purpose az the last meeting and
was as follows;
Resolved that an male prisoners
over the age OF IS Years under SEN
tence % Imprisonment In the county
jain Ion the county OF Houghton, caps
able ~ performing manual labor. shall
be- required 10 work upon the public
highways and public roads or In such
quarries. pits or yards IN preparation
OF such material for such public high
ways or roads IN this county. as mas
be designated by the board Of county
read commissioners
THAT such additional deputy sher-
ms shall be appointed 10 guard such
prisoners while so az work as the
sheriff may deem necessary and that
the county shall reimburse the sher-
M for any expenses incurred in con-
veylng such prisoners 10 and from
any such road. highway, quarry, pit
or yard. or IN properly guarding them
while beyond the confines OF the coun-
~ jail. and for an meals and food fur
nished by the sheriff 10 such prison.
ers IN the same manner as though they
were confined In the county jail.
THAT II the sheriff shall deem II
necessary FOR convenience In such
work ~ may and is hereby authorized
"a provide for keeping such prisoners
at places other than the county jail
while they are performing such work
as is authorized under this resolution
Proposed investigation.
A communication from President
Glasgow Of the state railroad COM
mission was received and ordered
placed on file The communication
was in response TO a request that the
commission come here 20 investigate
the relation Of franchise values 20
rates charged by the Houghton Coun-
~ Traction company and Electric
Light company. as a basis for securing
data 10 be used I'm the suits brought
by the traction company for n reduc-
tion OF its assessments. The com
mission said Il did not understand just
whether It was the traction company
or lighting rates that were 10 be in
vestigated and asked that formal COM
plant be made on BLANKS furnished
for the purpose. in order that intelli-
gent action might be taken.
Mr. McIain stated that on informa-
tion obtained since the last meeting
e. appeared that the suits were not 20 !
be pressed but had been filed as re-
quired by law IN order 20 make good
their protests. Tie thought that the
traction and lighting companies were
giving good service according 10 the