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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-24
PHELPS LAST CHANCE.
Governors Council Will Vote on Com
mutation Today.

Boston, Jan ga final effort to
save Silas N. Phelps, the Monroe muir
derer, from the electric chair will be
made tomorrow afternoon before the
executive council, which alone has the
power to commute his sentence. The
governor laid the question of commu-
tation to life Imprisonment before the
council last week, but upon ascertain
ing the attitude of each member and
finding it averse to such action, he did
not press the question.
Believing that another investigation
of the case might alter the minds of
the council, the governor today for
mally laid the question of commuta-
ton before the council through Clerk
Hamlin, and tomorrow a vote will be
taken. It was said at the state house
today that the members of the coun-
Gil showed no signs of having changed
their opinions regarding Phelps and
that the application for Communication
probably would be refused.
Unless the council acts favorab1y
Phelps must die before midnight on
Saturday,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-24
GOVERNORS RE.rRYINe CASES.

1t was thought because the govern
or's council of Massachusetts stood
to 2 against the reprieve of Fnelps,
the Monroe Bridge, murderer, that
Governor Foss had decided to let the
law take It's course. This appears to
have been wrong conclusion, for 1t
is now announced that Governor Foss
has decided as far as possible to retry
the case.
1t is claimed that evidence will be
presented to disprove the statements
of government witnesses to the effect
that the condemned man had threat
ened to take Hasldns' life some time
before the crime was committed"
The Worcester Gazette is right when
It says:
The place for the appearance of
Mrs. Phelps and the witnesses who, it
is said, will controvert those of the
state, was during the trial Of the man.
Presenting such testimony at this time
has a one-sided aspect that should
bring its worth sharply in question.
AT the meeting Of the council last
week, the governor found sentiment so
strong against pardon that he did not
make any formal presentation Of the
matter. 1t is now asserted that he
proposes to make a formal presenta-
ton with the end in view that the
council will be forced to go on record.
The governor has a perfect right to do
this. To say the least. however, the
whole case smacks Of an attempt on
the part Of the governor to check JUS
tice from taking the course which the
laws Of the commonwealth provide and
which the courts have decreed should
DO taken"
The place to try cases to finish is
the courts; and this onesided. sym
pathetic way Of treating the worst
cases Of crime is neither fair nor
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-24
PHELPS CHILDREN PRAY
THAT HIS LIFE BE SPARED
Wife Issues a Pathetic Appeal to Gov
ernor for CIemency.

Monroe Bridge, Mass. Jan. 23-Too
weak and i'll to stand the strain of a
trip to Boston, Mrs. Eunice Phelps,
wife of Silas N. Phelps, the Monroe
Bridge murderer, under sentence of
death for murder Of Deputy Sheriff
Emmett F. Haskins, has abandoned
the idea of appearing before Gov. Eu-
gene N. F'oss and the executive coun-
ell at the state house in Boston to-
morrow to beg for clemency for her
husband.
Children Half Sick with Colds,
Il had intended" she said today, ''to
go to Boston and plead with the gov
ernor to spare my husbands life. I
had hoped to do so tomorrow, but
am i'll. The children are all half sick
with colds, and we cannot make the
long journey"
Makes Plea to Governor.
Mrs. Phelps then asked the news
paper men who had visited her if
they would transmit to Governor Foss
the following message, which she die
tated:
''To His Excellency, Gov. Eugene n.
Foss, and the executive council:
Il ask that you show clemency to
my husband, Silas N. Phelps. If my
AAOel4lh pei 11lIlLSu 1 WOulu 80 10 EOSlOu
at once, but 1 am sick and am not
strong enough to undertake the jour
ney with my six children.
Husband Never Abused Her.
Il want to say that I feel there
have been many misstatements made
concerning Silas. We were all happy
until this awful trouble came. The
stories that he abused me are all lies
/ am sure that other men have even
been pardoned that have not been
more worthy than he. l pray to God
every night, and our six little children
kneel beside me and pray that their
father shall not have to die in that
awful electric chair. Whatever you
do to Silas, spare his life for our
sakes"
Family Helped by Town.
Mrs. Phelps and her children are &C.
| cupying their lonely cottage on Monroe
mountain, a mile or more from the
| nearest neighbor. The towr. of Mon
roe allows Mrs. Phelps two dollars a
week and also provides her with a
stipulated allowance Of flour. Some
persons living on Monroe mountain
have given the woman food from time
to time, and charitable persons living
in the neighboring city of North Ad-
ans have sent some articles Of cloth
ing for the children.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-24
4 CHANCE ZOE FARMERS, BOYS.

The department Of agriculture at
Washington has by its offer of prizes
20 The youth Of the land shown the
American boy has something in him
worthy of his sires. for the boys Of
Sew England and the south and west
have raised banner crops Of corn, won
prizes and demonstrated their ability
ST special crop growing to excel their
fathers
Colonel Exall, in cooperation with
other progressive gentlemen, offered
prizes IN gold amounting TO 10000
1or the best crops Of corn and cotton
raised In Texas In 1911. The offer was
free 70 all and the outcome. was re-
markable. Not less than 1000 men,
women and boys entered into the con-
test and the boom given to Texas ag-
riculture was immediate and conspic-
uouE
The Houston Chronicle, commenting
on the matter, says: No $4,000 ap-
propriadon ever bought more for the
welfare OF Texas. The man who
awakens hope and ambition in the
heart OF the poor man or the poor boy,
who helps 20 make two bushels Of corn
or tao bales OK cotton grow where one
bushel or one bale grew before. is a
public bGnefacJor."
What Colonel ENall did in a large
way Tor Texas, The Bulletin proposes
20 do In a smaller way for the good
name and fame Of New London and
Windham counties. Its premiums Of
$500 for the best acre Of corn grown
En- these counties Is open to the youth
-s well as their sires. and The Bulle-
rim desires that they shall fill out its
coupon and send 70 right in.
Il would please The Bulletin i'm
menseiy IL some youth captured that
major prize Of 800 Boys, it is up to
on 20 try IT,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-24
THE PACIFIC OCEAN
FUTURE BATTLE GROUND,
Gloomy Prediction by Speaker at a
Meeting in London.

London, Jan. ga gloomy prophe-
cy as to the probability Of conflicts in
the Pacific ocean was made today by
the we'll known lecturer on military
strategy, T. w. M. Mcguire, at meet
ing of the Royal Colonial Institutes.
Mr.. Mcguire described the Pacific
ocean as the strategic center of man
kind" and warned both the United
States and Great Britain that moth
ing could give them security but a race
of military men," as with nations like
Germany and Japan it was word and
a blow.
The yellow races, he said, were go
ing to demand equality Of treatment.
Japan was at present Great Britain's
ally, but that would only last as long
as the British alliance was worth hav-
ing.
Great Britain's territories in the Pa
cifc ocean were, he considered, by no
means safe, and "the Japanese might
attack and defeat the American any
Gay"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-24

THE mysteries of hypnotism form
one of the most enhancing studies in
the world" said the long haired man.
who skilfully used his foot to keep
Mrs. Curfew from shutting the door.
"A knowledge of hypnotism is one of
the most valuable requirements, and
this book | am selling should be in
every home. 1t Is by Prof. Dream
piper, the foremost authority on the
subject, and any man of ordinary in
telligence and will power may become
a proficient hypnotist by reading these
pregnant pages
"Perhaps you are not aware re-
nlied Mrs, Curfew, bitterly, that you
are taking your life in your hand when
you come to this house talking of your
prof. Pipedreamer and his book, for it
was hypnotism that got my husband
into serious trouble and hearlv caused
the severing of amicable relations with
the family of Mr.. Sparks, a gentleman
whose friendship I prize highly, al
though his faculties have become I'M
settled as the result of his dealings
with agents.
1T was early in the fall that an
agent came to this house selling book
on hypnotics, written by some profess
sor who should have stuck to his
rather than write books calculated to
desolate peoples hearths and homes,
as my daughter says. 1t happened
that my husband had attended an en-
tertainment few nights before and
had seen a hypnotist do wonderful
things, and so he was easily inveigled
into purchasing a copy of the book
from that agent, who was a person of
loathsome appearance, having nose
like a plowshare and eyes that didn't
match.
well, my husband bought the book
and sat up night after night reading
it. and then he began tryir~- to hypno-
tie people. and he was ridiculous
spectacle, making passes with his
hands and straintng his eyes and NUT
tering lamentations. He tried to hyp-
notice me once and really felt myself
getting dizzy and experienced a desire
to go up on the roof of the house and
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-24
A COOP PRINcIPLE TO HONOR.


q great many cf Colonel Roosevelts
admirers are hoping that he viii never
yield 90 the temptation to run for the
presidency Tor a third term. General
Washington absolutely refused to re-
tru t5 the chief executives chair aft
r- eight years of service. and from
thar time until 1850 the custom of re-
t'-.-g ere president ar the end Of the
second term had the force of law.
The famous attempt to renominate
Grant 10 1850 failed. notwithstanding
the valiant fight put up by the famous
sos. Grover Cleveland ran for the
presidency three times, but only twice
wss he elected.
The rule which has prompted the
republicans 10 keep a good president
in ONCE for TWO terms, is the rule I'M
DER which the denomination Of Taft is
~ order. as was the denomination Of
Roosevelt The people recognize the
sense and the Justice Of this courtesy
and they viii be very much surprised
u Colonel Roosevelt essays to violate
IT,
There IS a serious question about
third term venture. Although Colonel
Roosevelt may get an impression he is
needed 10 save the country, there Is no
such general sentiment prevalent
among the people. There is a strong
prejudice against breaking over the
rule established BY Washington and
the chance Is that the people will
refuse to endorse #.
Since Roosevelt favored Taft as his
successor it would be courteous Of him
10 accord to him the same respect
and courtesy which was extended to
him by his party.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-24
MKiNLEYs DIRECT HEIRS
LOSE IN SUPREME COURT.
Estate Of Martyred President Goes to
His Sister in Law.

Columbus, Ohio, Jan. 23.-By a de-
cision of the Ohio supreme court to-
day the direct heirs OF foremr Presi-
dent Mckinley cannot participate in
his estate, which goes to Mrs. Mary
Barber, sister in-law to the former
president. Mr.. McKinley's will pro-
vided that the estate be held by his
wife during her lifetime. Upon her
death the estate was taken in charge
by the wife's sister, who resisted ef-
forts of the children Of Mr.. McKinley's
brothers and sisters to obtain it.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-24
LITIGATION SETTLED BY
SISTERS OF CHARITY.
Give Massachusetts, Mutual Life Insur-
anoe Company $35o,oo0 Mortgage.

Cincinnati, O., Jan. pa mortgage
given by the Sisters of Charity Of Gin
cnnau today to the Massachusetts Mu-
tual Life Insurance company for $780,
600, marks the settlement as q COM
promise of the protracted litigation Of
notes aggregating 100000 given by
the Sisters of Charity to the Fidelity
Funding company Of New York, Of
which Francis J. Kieran was president
and used by that concern as security
for its own obligation to New York and
Pittsburg banks.
The settlement was made with Lip
ton L. Lewis, trustee for the banks who
bought in the bonds of the Fidelity
Funding company.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-24

The Ottawa Citizen says: THE
Brantford man who holds absolute
proof that the McNamaras are to be
released within two years with half a
milton tucked away in their jeans
win doubtless realize the necessity Of
n alcing public his authority for such
a startling declaration"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-24
General RUIZ Bound for Colombia

Willemstad, Curacao, Jan 23.-Gen-
eral Benjamin Ruiz. the well known
revolut1onist of Colombia and Venez-
uela, whence he was expelled in 1910,
left there last week for Colombia, He
participated in the revolution of Pan
anna in 1885 and also defeated General
Antonio Paroles, whom he besieged at
Puerto Cabello in 1900.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-24
To Prevent Cotton Speculation.

Washington, Jan. 23.-Representa-
tive Heflin Of Alabama, democrat, in
troduced today a bill to prevent spec
ulative manipulation of the cotton
market. The bill would make it a
misdemeanor to represent a sale of
cotton futures as an actual cotton
sale, and attaches a penalty to from
800 to $1,000 to each violation. Brok-
ers OF agents would be required to
report the precise nature of each sale.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-24

Reports from Manitoba indicate that
western Canada has lost s7.5oO,OOo in
ire grain market Of Winnipeg alone,
since September : which the produc-
ers might have realized under the pro-
-1sed treaty II reciprocal trade with
The United States. But Canada had
ee. way.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-24
RaiIroad strika nraakers on striks.

Houston. Tex, Jan. 23.--So- called
strikebreakers said to number $50 en-
ployed in the Hartman line shops here
walked out shortly after noon today
They declared they had declined TO as
sent to a charge of so cents per day
for meals, beginning yesterday. 1t is
said the company had been giving
them free board
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-24

The steel cars proved their worth in
the accident on TIE Illinois Central.
r tho president and three other on
clals had not been In a wooden coach
they would not have been killed.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-24

The Richmond Times Despatch on
Monday had a whole page devoted to
the question, Shall Women Voter"
1t Is significant when an issue can
command so much space.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-24

II the Grand Trunk should make
terminal at Boston it would cover the
Atlantic coast pretty well--Portland,
Boston. Providence, New London, look
like a four-spot.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-24

What surprises young wife is how
little her husband has learned Of in
terest TO her between breakfast and
dinner time
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-24

WHEN you want TO pu- your pusl-
ness before the public. there IS no me-
dunn better than through che advertis-
ing columns OF The Bulletin.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-24

The southern cotton growers are
moving 10 have congress enact law
20 make the cotton exchange honor its
contracts. This Is quite reflection
npoN e0tt0n exclnuge praotsceA ..
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-24

The REEDS must feel well in the
realization that they have something
New York's -Four hundred must 20
without.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-24

WHEF5 you want TO put your bust
ness before the public. there is no me-
dunn better than through the advertts-
ing columns of The Bulletin.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-24

There is nothing bad in the sugges-
ton that skaters fond Of the sport
ought to find joy in clearing the ice
Of snow.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-24

Happy thought for today; Every
thing comes to him who waits-may-
be; but he who tips doesn't have to
wait.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-24

The property owner who shouts
loudest for an equalization of taxes
is sure to soft pedal when it touches
his property.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-24

1t improves the husbands regard for
his wife when he remembers she has
never asked what became of those
Christmas cigars.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-24

The Bank of Nova Scotia is the
strongest in the Dominion. 1t has a
capital of 100000 and reserve fund
Of $500 COO.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-24

Elgin drops the price Of butter when
the people combine against high prices.
How much like the thief who drops
his spoil When he is being followed up!
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-24

Baseball is an all the year round
sport on the newspaper sporting pages.
Ice and snow do not kill it there.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-24

San Francisco leads America for
suicides Life should not be so miser-
able close to the Golden Gate"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-24

The Russian government has just
Jailed poet who published his volume
six years ago. Russia is slow but sure
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-24

The Japanese called ia ia Val must
he surprised to find how much like
real American college yell it is.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-24
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The peace treaties call for persist
ent fighting in the senate.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-24
Bible Question Box

Your Bible questions will be an
swered in these c9luMns or by mail
II sent to our Bible Question Box
Editor.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-09-13
IN TWENTIETH
GIRL SWOONS
MISS ANNIE ZIMMERMAN DANCES
THREE HOURS WITHOUT REST
AND FAINTs.
Special to The journal.

st. Louis, Sept. 12.-Miss Annie Zim-
norman, 20 years old, was much in de-
mand as a dancing partner Sunday
night at the ball given at the Central
Rowing Club, at the foot of Palm
street. Not a number on her program
was left unclaimed by the young men,
and she seemed not to mind the heat
as she waltzed, two-stepped and schot-
tisched for nearly three hours, with
only few minutes rest.
When she was whirling about in her
twentieth dance, Miss Zimmerman
stopped suddenly and told her partner
she was faint. By the time he could
assist her to chair she was uncon-
scious.
Monday morning Miss Zimmerman
told the physicians that the heat and
her continuous exertions on the ball
room floor were the only causes of
her illness. She lives at 1920 Dodier
street.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-09-13
COTTON MARKET
CLOSES STEADY
BY Associated Press.

New York, Sept. 1.-THE cotton
market opened firm at an advance of
10 to IL points on better cables than due;
apprehensions of unfavorable weather in
the eastern belt owing to the progress of
gulf storm, and renewal of yesterdays
buying movement. Private cables report
ing less active hedge selling in Liverpool
probably contributed to the advance, but
after selling Is to 16 points net higher,
demand slackened and the market late
in the first hour was 4 or points off
from the best under realizing.
The market was somewhat unsettled
later in the forenoon, reacting or 8
points under realizing but Liverpool
showed continued firmness at her close
while a good demand was encountered on
the local setback and prices firmed up
again with the active months about II
to 10 points net higher at midday.
Reports of very high temperatures in
the southwest started another furry of
covering and bull support during the early
afternoon which sent prices 81 to 80
points net higher. Selling by spot people
and realizing checked the advance and
caused some nervousness toward o'clock
and prices reacted 5 or points.
Cotton futures closed steady.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-09-13
STOCK MARKET
CLOSES FIRM
BY Associated Press.

New York, Sept 12.-The stock market
developed an irregular tone almost at tbs
outset of today's dealings. Reading
which opened with fractional gain. soor
lost it's advantage. Slight advances by
Steel, Smelling, Amalgamated, Union Pa
cifc and Great Northern were partly off
set by losses in Atchison, Louisville &
Nashville and a few other issues.
General weakness came after the open
ing, especially in Steel, Reading and
Union Pacific The decline was checked,
however, before it had made much head
way.
Money continued to be the overshadow.
ing feature of the stock market, opening
today at IA per cent Dealings on the
exchange were much restricted, with
nominal price changes in the better
known issues. American Tobacco and
Harvester gained between l and 2 points.
Illinois Central was the only railway
stock to vary over point declining 1 Ia.
Receiver proceedings against a motor
mandatory holding company whose Sc
curities recently suffered severe declines
in the outside market evoked no surprise.
Bonds were easy.
During the noon hour money again
went to yesterdays high rate Of IL per
cent, which resulted in further weakness
in stocks.
Concern over monetary conditions stim-
ulated more active selling Practically
all of the favorite stocks ruled under yes.
terday's closing.
The market closed firm. General re-
covery was made in the final hour when
money rates relaxed to the lowest Of the
day.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-09-13

Washington. Sept. 11.-As soon as
congress- convenes in December Rep
resentative George w. Norris, of Ne
braska, will ask for an investigation
OF the federal court at Boston, which
ordered secret hearings in the United
States Shoe Machinery Company case.
The court has instituted a bad pre-
cedent." recently declared Mr.. Norris.
II it should be allowed to go unchal-
lenged it might bring about an era of
star chamber sittings on the very
cases that the public Is most interested
in.
ITO me it is quite inexplicable that
any court, just at a time like the
present, with so much of criticism be-
ing directed against the Judiciary,
should make an crGer so certain to
evoke bitter condemnation"
Mr.. Norris limited that the big bust
ness interests in New England which
it is charged have been breaking the
law, secured the appointment of the
very judges who will have charge of
suits against these interests should
proceedings against them be started in
the federal courts.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-09-13
RECORD COURT
DISPOSED OF
THREE CASES
ONE CASE WAS TRIED BY JURY.
RESULTING IN A MlsTRIAL, AND
TWO DEFENDANTS PLEADED
GUILTY.

Three cases were disposed of in the
court of record yesterday, one of them
being tried by jury and two pleading
guilty.
Practically all of the days session
was consumed in the trial of the case
Of Bryant Harris, white man, who
was charged with allowing stock to
Craze in a pasture which he and an
other man controlled jointly, without
the consent or permission OF his part
ner. The jury retired about II o'clock
yesterday morning and, after being out
for several hours, were dismissed late
yesterday afternoon, the case resulting
In nistrial and being set to come up
again at the next term of court.
The jury trying this case was com
posed Of the following citizens: J. r.
Merritt, Herman Krone, August volk
Crank e. Kramer, Geo. w. Harper and
X. F. Henderson.
The defendant was represented by
Hon. G. Moreno Jones.
Article Selman, better known as
Malice Johnson, white woman, pleaded
guilty to three charges and was SEN
fenced for each charge as follows: For
petit larceny four months, for con-
cealed weapons three months, for OBJ
scene language one month.
Robert Hambrick, colored, who was
charged with carrying concealed
weapons, pleaded guilty and was SEN
fenced to pay a fine of 800 and costs