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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-25
CONNAuGHT VISIT
NATIONAL CAPITAL.
Duke Accompanied by Aide and
Private Secretary-.-Will Return
Tomorrow.
BLAsE WASHINGTON ABUZz.
i,uctes. and Princess still Guests ofMrs.
WhItelaw Reid---Wiil Visit Opera
Tonight.

New Yor, Jan. 25.-In order to pay
a visit ''of courtesy 10 President
Taft. the Duke of Connaught went to
Washington today. He went in his
private car, which was attached to
the Pennsylvania express leaving
New York at l1:10. The Duke was
accompanied by his military aide and
his personal secretary, and will re-
turn tomorrow.
While the Duke is in Washington,
the Duchess and their daughter. the
princess Patricia, will remain with
Mrs. Whitelaw Reid. This after
noon. after 4 drive through the park,
they went to the opera, where a spe-
cial program embracing parts OF the
operas best liked by the royal visit
ors, was produced. They will also
attend the opera tonight.
Washington, Jan. 25.-Blasc
Washington. where Congressman and
other dignitaries receive scant public
notice, is abuzz with excitement today
upon the advent Of the Duke Of Con-
naught. He will be here just seven
hours.
The Cauital is tecming with sup
pressed excitement. Public curios-
ity for peek at q real live Duke, is
aroused. Police and secret service
operatives. to guard the Duke. are
preparing for 4 big crush at the Tn
ion Station when the royal party ar
rivcs Ut 1920 p. m. He will be i'm
mediately whisked in a White House
automobile. to the British Embassy,
after being greeted by Major Archie"
Butt. military aide and personal rep
resentative Of the President. Off
Gals OF the embassy will meet the
Duke at the station.
Five o'clock is the hour set for
the reception of the Duke by Presi-
dent Taft in the Blue Room Of the
White House. His Royal Highness
will be escorted from the embassy by
n squadron Of the Fifteenth Cavalry
from Fort Myer, the crack troop of
the Presidents Own" The smart
rst" army officers obtainnble will
command.
God Save the King" will be played
by mounted military band, station
ed at the White House portico, when
the Duke arrives. and the American
anthem when he leaves.
Thousands Of citizens are expect
cd to storm the White House for 4
glimpse Of the Duke. The cavalry
and cordons OF police today were or
dered to surround the grounds.
President TAFT. Major Butt and
Third Assistant Secretary of State
Chandler Hale, will receive the Duke.
Later Ambassador Bryce. Col. Low
Their. military secretary TO the Duke.
and British officials. will be present
ed TO Taft.
After the formal ceremonies, Mrs.
Taft will serve tea in the Red Room.
Cabinet officers and their wives have
been invited.
Returning to the embassy. the cav
airy escort will leave the Duke
President Taft. with Major Butt, will
return the call of the royal visitor.
Tonight Ambassador Bryce gives
dinner to thirty guests in honor Of
the Duke. A reception to ambassad-
ors and Supreme Court judges will
follow before the Duke returns TO
New York on midnight train.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-25
AMpH1rHEATER FOR ARLINGTON.

Senator Sutherland OF Utah intro
duced in the Senate today q bill for the
erection OF memorial amphitbeater at
Arlington Cemetery. The bill carries
an appropriation OF 10000, 10 be
Immediately available, and to remain
80 until expended.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-25

The state corporation commission
bias granted 9 charter to the u terstate
Building Cooperation. this city, @tb q
lpa1ipum capital stock Of 800, 600
aud MINIMUM OF $40, 900. The Off
GERS are: J. ". Henry. president; e.
Fl. Livingstone, vice president; J. G.
Weldon, secretary and treasurer, eli OF
Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-25
Socialists, Final Battle.

Berlin, Jan. 25.-Tbe final battle 10
the struggle for control OF the Reich
stag was sought today wbsp rebalIot-
ing took place 10 SO districts. The
Socialists expected to continue their
gains.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-25
Favorable Report on Accord.

Paris, Jan. s5.--By a vote OF Is to
3. the Senatorial Commission today re.
ported favorsbly on the Franco. Ger
man Accord. which has already been
signed by the Chamber Of Deputies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-25

Spanish Mack erei, Halibut. Salt IVator
Trout. Paddock, Silver Perch, Salted
Potomac Shad will be for sale the bal
snce of the week by Geo. E. Price & Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-03
SMOKING AT WESLEYAN
 CAUSE OF DISCUSSION
Hartford Pastor Said He Took His
 Son Away from University.

New York, April 2.-Smoking at Wesleyan university, a Methodist in- stitutiCn at Middletown Conn. drought forth heated discussion 1t the New York East conference of the Metho- dist Episcopal convention in Brooklyn today. After several ministers had condemned the practice, it was finally ruled by the Rev. George T. Mains, who was in the chair that whether the Wesleyan boys smoked or not was not the conferences business As Wesleyan is not a theological semi nary" he said, T cannot see why we have any authority to take any steps in the matter
 Rev. D. N. Couch of Brooklyn was particularly bitter in his denunciation of the smoking evil He had a grand son at Wesleyan, he said, and had found his room smoke laden when he visited him. The young man would never have dared to smoke at home, he added.
 Rev. c. N. Griffin of Hartford spoke bitterly. They even have smokers there" he said, sanctioned and con- ducted by professors
 q had son there,' he continued but I felt compelled to remove him because of conditions. Rather than have him at an institution where smoking is rampant. would send him to q place of another denomination Q
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-03
SCORCHING ATTACKS
 ON PARCELS POST.
Senator Hepburn Says By and By We
 Will Vote by Letter"

Washington April 2.-The parcels post unexpectedly received a severe scoring in the senate today at the hands of Ssua tors Bailey of Texas and Hepburn of Idaho. It occurred in con- nection with a request from Mir Bailey, in behalf of Senator Tillman. for printing an argument in favor of the parcels post proposition.
 Mir. Bailey said he did not favor the parcels post and that with postal banks, parcels post and Postmaster General Hitchcocks proposed postal telegraphy, the postoffice soon would become the most important institution in every community.
 Senator Hepburn objected to the printing, but subsequently, withdrew his opposition and it was ordered. He said the effect of the parcels post would be to destroy the village town life.
 By and by we will vote by letter, he said, and nobody will know any body"
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-03
FANATICS MAKE HUMAN SACRIFICES
Thnty-Five Louisiana Murders Attributed to Negro Cult Half Blood Negress Claiming to be Directing Head of the Church of the Sacrifice Confesses to Seventeen Murders-Negroes of That Section Terrorized.

person marked for slaughter and that bloody orgy followed.
 The Blacks TeFror;zed.
 So far as can be determined none of the cult suffered death in any of the ceremonies of sacrifice. The mysteri- ous series of killings instilled terror in the breast of every negro in south Louisiana and south Texas. In many communities blacks would not stir from their homes at night, and doors of their cabins that never before had known a lock were barred.
 Gave Names of Women.
 The girl is 19 years old. Two other women and two men, she said, mem bers of the cult, had participated in these sacrifices" which sne, Clemen- tine Barnabet, had directed. She gave the police names she said were those of the women, but would rot identify the men, and tonight the authorities of this part of the state are seeking corroborative evidence. The grand jury is in session, but it is not ex- pected to return indictments until con- firmation of the remarkable story is obtained.
 Seven Families Exterminated.
 Seven negro families were exter- minated, the axe being the instrument in every case, and used as they slept. The negroes of the countryside have been terrorized for months. Other families had been marked for death, the girl said, and would pay the sac riflce"
 Does Not Appear Demented.
 Clementine is strong and robust and does not appear demented, in spite of the story she tells. Systematic search will be made for the women sine nam ed, and the authorities hope to be able to clear up the mystery. Included in the murders were those of two negro families here. each of four members a family of five at Rayne, family of four at Crowley and a Lake Charles family.
 Declares Her Father Innocent.
 In the case of the Andrus family, murdered here in February, 1911, the woman appeared as chief witness against her father, Raymond Barna- bet, who was convicted and sentenced to be hanged, though later he was granted new trial. She now declares her father was innocent.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-03
GROOM FAILED TO APPEAR
 ON HIS WEDDING DAY.
New Haven StenograPher ShabbiIy
 Treated by Her AfFianced.

New Haven, Conn. April A bridal party waited patiently in the office of Attorney William J. Kennedy today. and the patience grew to impatience with the bride-to-be. Finally the lat ter called up the home of the groom to-be and was told that he had gone away. probably to Canada. With the remark to the effect that she thought the affair would turn out this way the bridal party were dismissed. as the wedding had been postponed. The young woman who was waiting and ready for the groom who did not come is Miss Adelaide Tonkin, and the young man Curtis W Stetson, both be- ing stenographers and about 24 years of age. Attorney Kennedy, who repre- sents the young woman, said no effort would be made to bring the young man back.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-03
INVESTIGATION OF SOILS
 OF THE SALT MEADOWS,
Railroad Considering Agricultural Pos
 abilities Along It's Lines.

New Haven, Conn, April 2-An or der has been given out by the New York, New Haven and Hartford Rail road company from its office here for a scientific investigation of the soils of the salt meadows through many miles of which the lines of the corporation run. The investigation will be made by the New England railways indus trial bureau at Boston, representing the New Haven and Boston and Maine companies. The plan looks to chemical analysis of the soils of these meadows to determine whether it would be worth while to dyke the meadows and adapt them for the rais- ing of farm products.
 At the Connecticut Agricultural ex- pertinent station here it was stated that nothing had been done in past years by the state to carry on such an inquiry as the railroad intends to make, chiefly for the reason that no money Is available and none was ever set aside for such a purpose. Such an inquiry is declared to be feasible and it's results may be looked forward to with much interest.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-03
A BREAK AMONG
 LOWELL STRIKERS
Mule Spinnsrs Employed in One Mill
 Threaten to Go to Work.

Lowell. Mass, April 1.-The Lowell Manufacturers association. composed of the agents of the cotton mills which have closed their gates, considered the demands of the striking operatives at meeting today, but none of those who took part in the meeting would make any statement afterwards.
 Some of those interested in the in dustrial situation here expected that the local mills would follow the action of those of New Hampshire and Maine today in adding to their additional increase of wages enough to make the total increase at least ten per cent. Operatives allied with both the In dustrial Workers of the World and the United Textile Workers of America demand 15 per cent.
 The first indication of a possible break in the strike and lockout came this morning at meeting of the mule spinners, who are associated with the United Textile Workers. It was an- nounced st the close of the meeting that the sixteen spinners employed in the Hamilton mill would return to work in the morning. and that if the mills should reopen, the 150 spinners who are out would return. The com mittee said that the mule spinners had no grievance against the manu- lecturers, and that under the new schedule of wages their increases ranged from five to seventeen per cent. At the Hamilton mill it was denied that the corporation intended to open it's plant tomorrow. and 1t was appar- ent that it's representatives did not care to discuss the situation.
 At the meeting of the l. w. w. this morning a special committee was ap pointed to visit Judge J. J. Piokman of the police court and plead for the release of a Polish woman who was arrested for assault upon an officer yesterday, and who was fined S4e. She has been ordered to go to jail in de- fault of payment of the fine. The strike committee alleges that she is in a delicate condition and should not be allowed to be so confined Dur ing the meeting Alice George. the As syrian girl, who was arrested yester- day noon for creating a disturbance at a mill gate, and who had paid a fine in court this morning. entered the hall, and was received with cheers. The meeting voted to picket the Ham nton mill heavily tomorrow morning.
 April showers thinned out the ranks of pickets this morning. A large number of police officers guarded the different mill sections, but had noth- ing to do. The hosiery mills of the Lawrence Manufacturing company and the Bigelow Carpet mills opened at the usual hour, and there was no dis order at their gates.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-03

This design is attractive es well as practical The neat revers collar over the surpiice fronts outlines g. chemis- The skirt has the popular panel back and is cut on straight up-te-date lines A trimming belt so popular this season finishes the upper edge snsrtly. The the top of the arm to the neck edge the sleeve being cut in one with fhe waist. Any of this seasons popular dress fabrics may be used for this model. The pattern is cut in five sizes: 14 15, IS, F and IS years. It requires 6A yards of 44-inch material for the 17-year size.
 pattern of this illustration mailed to. any address on receipt of 10 cents in silver or stamps
 Order through The Bulletin Companv. Pattern Dept, Norwich. Conn
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-03

Lafayette, La, April 2.--Clementine Barnabet, a half blood" negress, told a story here today that the police au- thorities say they accept as clearing the mystery yelling the killing of 20 negroes in southwest Louisiana and which, it Is said, gave clues that will fix the guilt for 15 other night assassi- nations of blacks in Louisiana and Texas.
 Admits Killing Seventeen.
 From Clementines' story it appears she led a mysterious negro cult, the members of which performed the rites of human sacrifice" The negress de- clared she killed 17 of the victims with her own hands.
 To Gain Immortality by Sacrifice.
 The murders have been committed, in the last year. AS one series of killings was added to another in different towns of southwest Louisiana and southeast Texas. the authorities con cluded one mind directed them. Today the negress confessed she vas the di- recting head of the cult that is known as the Church of the Sacrifice which has for it's feature creed the belief that by life sacrifice alone may person gain immortality.
 Armed With Hoodoo.
 Before engaging in any of these crimes Clementine armed herself with a 'hoodoo which she got from a preacher and which she and other members of her band were assured would protect them from the law. While tho exact reason for the murders is not explained to the satisfaction of the authorities, it is believed that Clementine and her companions were degenerates and that their weakened brains evidently were affected by the exhortations they had heard in the Church of Sacrifice
 The grand jury. now in session, is expected to immediately return a yer dict charging the woman with the crimes to which she has confessed.
 Methods of the Fanatics.
 Most of the S5 assassinations were accomplished in the killing of families of three and four members at one time. In every instance the murder was committed at night. The police today determined from Clementine's story that the religious fanatics took possession of a cottage owned by a
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-03
To Remove Ferment Germs from
 Fruit Jars

II fruit has once spoiled in a jar. the same thing will happen again unless the Jar has been thoroughly cleansed and sterihzcd. It is not enough to merely wash the jars; they should be boiled. To make sure that they are in. good condition, put them in pan of cold water in which has been dissolved a tablespoon of Gold Dust washing DOW der; let come to boil. The tops. also, should be immersed in boiling water, and old ruboers should never be used. After tliling can, shake and screw top on care- fully to avoid airholes.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-03

the citizens ticket at the annual town election, October 2 last. The men en- tered pleas of abatement which were overruled. They took appeals to the court of common pleas for Hartford county
 In the evidence submitted against the men was the statement filed by Judge Morrison, who acted as politi- cal agent for two of the candidates at the election, Messrs. Best and Hilditcb.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-03
29-31 SHETUCKET STREET

Best, A. F. Baker, John Hargraves. and l.. A. King, prominent republi- cans, were stricken from the caucus roll here today. after a hearing be- fore E. G. Alcorn, chairman of the republican town committee, and A. T.
 Lord, republican registrar of voters.
 Sufnfnonses were served upon the men Saturday night to show cause why they should not be stricken from the roll for their alleged activities for
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-03
Marchino compstition bv MiIiti..

Washington, April 2-To keep its members in condition for long marches in cases of emergency, the Massachu- setts state militia is going to hold marching competitions. The soldiers will wear the service equipment used in the field with the exception of the blankets. The distance will cover 20 miles and the contestants will be marked for attendance, time and dura- ton. Penalties are provided for vio- lations of the contest rules.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-03
RooeeveIt Leaves for Kentuokv.

New York, April 2.-Col. Theodore Roosevelt left for Louisville, Ky, this evening. During train stop at Chsrlestown, W. Va, at noon tomor- row he will make a brief speech and tomorrow evening will deliver an ad- dress in Louisville. On Thursday he will make another formal speech In Parkersburg, W. Va. He will return to New York on Friday.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-03
Nd prsmiums Mith cina..4t.s.

Washington, April "A bill to pro hibit the use of premium certificates in the sale of tobacco, cigars and cig- arettes or the wrapping of prizes in such packages was introduced today by Representative Moore of New ork and referred to the ways and means committee.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-03
SAN FRANCISCO PAPER
 SUPPRESSED BY POLICE,
Industrial Workers Organ Exceeds the
 Privileges of a Free Press.

San Diego. Cal, April 2-The police have confiscated numerous copies of the San Francisco Bulletin of March 30, which contained a full page article headed Gag Rule vs. Free Speech in San Diego" Fifteen men were arrest ed late yesterday while engaged in sell ing the papers. Fourteen of them were released later.
 letin had been placed by the authori- ties here in the same category with two other publications, the sale of which had been forbidden. The two mentioned are organs of the Industrial Workers of the World, one published at New Castle. Pa. and the other in
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-03
Strikers Destroy Property.

Calgary, Alberta, April 2-Riotiug is expected when 5000 men sent out from Winnipeg reach here to go to construc- tion camps on the Canadian Northern railway to break the strike that has tied up work. Ten thousand strikers are pouring into Calgary as a result of the agitation of the Industrial Workers of the World.
 Late last night gangs of men de- scended on construction camps of the railway and destroyed all property in sight,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-03
To Banquet Diaz at Madrid.

Madrid, April 2.-Gen. Porhrio Diaz. ex president of Mexico arrived here today, He was received in audience by King Alfonso. who will give banquet In his homer.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-03
PROMINENT REPUBLICANS
 BARRED FROM CAUCUS
Evidence Showed Their Activity for
 Citizens Ticket.

Thompsonville, Conn, April a. Judge L. w Morrison of the Enfield town court, Town Clerk and Treasurer F. L. Hilditch, Tax Collector J. A.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-08-16
H BATH TUB.

Woodrow Wilson was in the bath
tub when the news that Illinois had
gone for him was brought to him.
Important news has a habit of
catching a man in the bath tub.
For instance, while in the bath tub
yesterday we were:
Wanted at the telephone twice.
Told that a man at the front door
had an important message for us;
two collectors requested an audience
with us; a neighbor came to borrow
the lawn mower, and three times we
were asked if we wouldn't please
hurry and go out to stop two dogs
that were fighting on the front lawn.
Woodrow Wilson isn't the first
man to be in the bath tub when
great events are happening says a
contemporary.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-08-16
CAST NOT THE FIRST STONE

Iliana Reidan, the ignorant and
poverty-stricken Roumanian woman,
is held at the county jail without bail
because she threw her baby into the
lake. We should be slow about
judging this poor woman. The trou-
bles she has passed through and the
effect they have had on the processes
of her uneducated mind and her
dwarfed soul the Almighty alone
knows.
Left a widow months ago alone in
a strange land, the woman found ii
impossible to support herself and
child. In despair she threw 1t into
the lake rather than have it die by
starvation. Who is there to say that
the psychology of her lapse is non.
excusable.
We hope that it will not go hard
with this poor woman. To send her
to the states prison would be giving
her the same punishment as has been
melted out to some of the Gerry negro
cut threats. whose lives have been a
menace to humanity.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-08-16

prosperity of Vandergrift. The town
gives the lie to d~etractors who have
declared that liquor is the Saving
grace"-perhaps the necessary anti
dote-of the Shaving toll that
breaks men down at 40" in the steel
mills.
These men of Vandergrift do not
simply exist there-they live. 1t is
no working camp; it's a home com
munity. The employees of the great
American sheet and tin plate works
are go per cent American. They
own their w homes. too. In fact
1t is a question IL 20 per cen of the
houses In Vandergrift are rented.
More than that, the men live well
The word luxury has no meaning
there, for they have sought and gain
ed the things SO classed. So one Of
the things that impresses the strang-
er-the great number of automobiles
! owned by the workers. not sur
prising to them. 1t is a matter OF
course. About 3,400 men are EN-
| ployed in the plant and the Van.
| dergrift automobile club has more
than $50 members.-Edward M
Thierry, in Leslie's.