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Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-08

Charles Fl. Johnston, secretary and treasurer of the briclmakers' union tn Chicago was shot twice as he answef- cd a ring to his doorbell. His-wounds are reported fatal
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-08

The health department announced that the increase in measles during the year" During last week 1.247 died of the disease
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-08

During the month of June 524 ves- sels arrived in the port of New York, creating a record for arrivals during any month in the history of the city.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-08

Finding an unexpIoded bomb left from the Fourth of July celebration, Roger Steelman, aged g. was fatally injured at Camden. N. J.. when he ex- ploded 1t.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-08

Bantams-The regatta of the Canoe club of Litchheld, which was to be held Monday at Sandy Beach, Bantam lake has been postponed suntu July IT.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-08

Editors and authors from various parts of the world opened at San Francisco sessions of the International Press Congress.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-08

After having been delayed by the hazing and cribbing inquiries, the summer cruise of the Annapolis mid- shfpmen was started.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-08

On the last day, Monday, of the cell ebration of the Safe and Sane Fourth" there were 176 persons inJur- ed in New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-08

The loss to English shipping caused by the operation of Germanys sub- estimated to have been $1,000,000 a week.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-08

Governor Rye of Tennessee ao- cepted the resignation of Dr. Lucius P. Brown. head of the Tennessee Pure Food and Drug Inspection Department, who has been offered the adirectorship of the Bureau of Food Inspection of the New sYork Health Department.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-08

It Is reported that Ambassador Nor genthau will look after Italian inter ests in Turkey except in Palestine, where Spain will take charge.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-08

Emil G. Schnnit, president of the Des Moines City Railway Co.. was appoint ed receiver for his company by Fed era1 Judge Wade of Des Moines.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-08

Gen Marshall c. Wentworth, aged TO, a Civil War veteran and one of the leading promoters of White Noun tain resort enterprises, died at Jack son, N. H.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-08

Jennie Muzzo, 17 years old, was struck and killed by a team of runa- way horses in New York. Two others were injured.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-08

Marquis cusani- -GonfaIcnierri, former ambassador at Washington, has been commissioned a lieutenant in the Italian calvary.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-08

Four masked bandits held up two watchmen at Midway park, Chicago blew open the ofi1ce safe and escaped with $12,oo0.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-08

sang the praises of Warneford when, in a monoplane. he manoeuvred over
 great Zeppelin of the German army
 and destroyed it. It was shortly after this that England was shocked at the
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-08

Twins born to Mrs. Perisco, of Phil. adelphia, will be named George Wash. ington Perisco and Woodrow Wilson Perisco.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-08

Augustus O.. Johnson. who embezzIed $21. 900 from a national bank in Cin- cinnati in 1902, was arrested in New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-08

Tn the accompanying illustration is British aviator who was killed while
 saiREs1ut "a sneM air craft England.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-08

A>government decree. promuIaated Ir Paris forbids the exportation of ( number of chemicals used in expIo. sives.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-08

Stanley J. Quinn of Brooklyn wa appointed assistant corporation coun sel in New York. The job pays $3, 800.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-08

Condensed Telegrams


 Harvestins of the wheat crop in Washington is under way.
 Italy will need 15,Ooo tons of lead wthinSthe next few months.
 chsdes A. conant, banker and fl .nanciaft expert. died in Havana
 There-was deposited at the Assay office, $5oo.ooo-in gold bars from Ot- tawa.
 Subscriptions to the second Hunea- rian war loan totaled 1,1zo. .ooo, ,o0o crowns
 With total subscriptIon of about $b26,0o0, 900. the second Austrian war loan closed.
 Dealings in the new British war loan will not be allowed until ali allotments have -been made. A spesiaI committee twas appointed by the German minister of war to ov- ersee thes German cotton industry.
 Burglars entered a branch of the United Cigar StoresrC on the Bow cry. NewEYork and escaped with s25o.
 Stanley J. Quinn of Brooklyn was appointed assistant corporation coun- sel in New York The job pays ss,- 800.
 ANgovernuent A decree promuiqated in Paris forbids the exportation of a number of chemicals used in expIo- sives.
 Augustus O.. Johnson. who embedded $21,0o0 from a national bank in Cin- cinnah in 1902, was arrested in New York.
 Twins born to Mrs. Periseo, of PhiI- adelphia, will be named George Wash ington Perisco and Woodrow Wilson Perisco.
 Four masked bandits held up two watchmen at Midway park, Chicago. blew open the office safe and escaped with $12,oo0.
 Jennie Muzzo, 17 years old, was struck and killed by a team of runa- way horses in New York. Two others were injured.
 Marquis cusani- i-GonfaIcnierri, former ambassador at Washington, has been commissioned a lieutenant in the Italian calvary.
 Editors and authors from various parts of the world opened at San Francisco sessions of the International Press Congress.
 On the last day, Monday, of the cell
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-08

Harvestins of fhs wheat crop [ Washington is under way.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-08

Burglars entered a branch of th United Cigar Storesr Co. on the Bow cry. New York and escaped with s25t
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-08

Italy win need 15,0oo tons of Ie within the next few months.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-08

A speojaI committee -was appointed by the German minister of war to oy- ersee thes German cotton industry,
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-07-03

Yesterday the case was called be-
fore Judge Kersten. 1.-The charge Of
con game will not stand in this case,
DarTow told the judge. 1.-THE defni-
ton of the charge is that the con
men must have the confidence of his
victim. In this case the facts are re-
versed. The detective had the conf
dence of DR.. Hodgen's assistant. l
request the doctor be discharged"
Asst States Atty Malato VASE
asked if he wished to answer the ar
gument: He shook his head.
Judge Kersten then dismissed the
case.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-07-03
Thomas DuPiUs, were arrested

LII. luOuldS LUZ 1USJ "CIC oil GOJCu
for con game.
Before Municipal Judge Fake, Her
man Eastman, a detective, testified
how he visited DR.. DuPius and said
he felt sick. He was examined and
told to come back for the laboratory
report. A few days later he again
appeared. He was told that the lab
oratory had found traces of a disease
and was asked if he desired treat
ment.. Then he arrested the physi-
clans.
Upon hearing the testimony Judge
Fake discharged Hodgens and held
DuPius to the grand jury. A month
later the grand jury discharged Du-
Plus and held DR.. Hodgens for trial
A jury, before Judge O'COnnor, found
DR.. Hodgens guilty.
After hearing his own lawyer
praise the testimony of the reporter
and Eastman, DR.. Hodgens thought
it best to engage a new attorney. So
he instructed Atty E. A. Moran, who
was trying the case. to ask for a new
trial. This was granted later.
Atty Clarence Darrow was called
in on the case. He asked the law
firm of Rankin & Moran for the tes-
timony taken during the trial They
demanded S165, although the trial
only lasted one day. Darrow sum-
moned Moran into court and OBJ
tained the evidence.
Then began the fight to get a trial.
For months DaTrOw made weekly
trips to the criminal court building in
an effort, to get a judge to hear the
case. Judge after judge was appealed
to. They all made the stereotyped
answer: Lets get the Jail emptied
first"
Jailer Davies recently made public
figures in The Day Book showing
how the population of the Jail is in
creasing instead Of being lowered by !
fhe "i0duStrV'' of the iudoeS and hour
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-07-03


CAPITOL-CRANK?
Washington, July 8. - A tremen-
dOus explosion wrecked the public
reception on the east side of the cap
itOl building shortly before midnight
last night, blowing out windows, de-
mOlishing mirrors and tearing down
part of the wall and ceiling. It was
believed to have been caused by a
bomb or internal machine placed by
either a crank who desired to create a
sensation or some one who wished to
show disapprovaI of some of the poll
cies of the American government. No
one was injured
1t has also been suggested that it
might have been caused by spOn-
tOneOus combustion in the gas pipes,
but on investigation they were found
to be intact. There was no trace of
an exploded bomb or anything else
that could have caused the expIo-
sion.
Only the Waterman and telephone
switchboard operators were in the
capitol at the time of of the expIo-
sion. The Waterman said that no
one could have been near the room
for hours.
-O-O-
HER PRAYER
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-07-03
HER PRAYER

HEX PRAYER
Dear God, please make me a good
girl"
Last night prayed little Gwen,
"And if at first You don't succeed,
Just try. try again"
Boston Transcript.
The Washington herald., 1915-07-31
Negroes ARREST MAY
CLEAR UP MANY THEFTS

The arrest early yesterday morning of
Harry Wilson. colored. "a years old. who
has been rooming at AS N street north
west, is expected to result in a dozen
recent roberies in the northwest section
of the city being cleared up.
Police of the Second precinct. where
Wilson is confined, feel confident the
prisoner was the man who committed six
particular thefts of money and a number
of robberies of jewelry. They say they
found in his possession pawn tickets
which enabled them to recover a con-
siderable amount of jewelry, furs and
other property.
The police are certain Wilson is the
person who recently robbed the residence
of James F. Rockmiller. at 931 X street
northwest, and who left his hat and
shoes on the porch when suddenly
frightened away. The shoes and hat have
been Identified as belonging to the
negro, according to the police.
The pawn tickets found in his posses
sion have enabled the police to recover
jewelry recently stolen from the home
of c. c. Bryne, 1015 L street northwest
and furs recently stolen from the resi-
dence of B. F. Johnson, 1223 K street
northwest
Wilson. who is said to be hotel waiter
and a resident of Philadelphia, was ar
rested by Precinct Detective Barbee and
Policemen woodward and Livingston, of
the Second precinct. A flash light drills
and other articles used by burglars were
found in his possession, the police say.
The Washington herald., 1915-07-31

n. S. Greenaway. clerk of the Corpora
ton Court. who has been attending the
Panama-Pacific Exposition, is expected
home tomorrow.
The Washington herald., 1915-07-31
WILSON Weighs
MEXICO PUZZLE
Report from Lansing on Dis
orders in South Before
President.
PROTESTS FROM CHICAGO
Federal Employees on Board Investi-
eating Eastland Disaster Not
Welcome.
PROTESTS FROM CHICAGO

Windsor, Vt. July 3o.-Mexican affairs
were before President Wilson today and
a report from Secretary Lansing rela-
tive to his recent communication with
Gen Carranza was sent to him. No an
nouncement has been made upon the sub
ject. but. it is understood. the President
approves Mr. Lansing's action. which is
believed to be the first step in a more
drastic policy toward Mexico.
President Wilson has made 1t clear that
he does not intend to formulate this
policy in all its details until he has an
opportunity of comforting with his Cabi-
net. Recent developments in Mexico as
well as in Haiti, therefore, make it prac-
tically certain that the President will not
prolong his stay In Cornish for more than
ten days.
Protests from Chicago.
The President today received protests
from Chicago against the presence of
Federal employees on the board investi-
eating the Eastland disaster. The pro-
tests were based on the assumption that
these employees might not themselves be
exempt from responsibility for the
tragedy. The Presid mt has taken no
action on them.
Reports from Ambassador Gerard rela-
tive to the reception of the recent note
in Germany and other messages regard
ing the International situation have been
received at Harlakenden House.
The Presidents sole recreation today
was a motor ride this afternoon. Dr.
Grayson. his golfng partner. is expected
to return to Cornish tomorrow.
The President today sent messages of
thanks to many persons who had written
him commenting on the note to Ger
many.
The Washington herald., 1915-07-31

Several thousand persons today at
tcrded the eighth annual excursion of
the Alexandra police department to
Marshall Hall. The steamer Charles
Manchester ons the evening trip carried a
capacity crowd.
The Washington herald., 1915-07-31

of the customs house from the purview
of political graft. the incentive for fire.
quent revolutions would be removed.
This proposal in the past has been
offered the Haitian leaders in sugar.
coated form. There is every reason to
believe that they now will be re-
quired to take the medicine whether
they like the spoon or not. The stu
alton not only is an exact parallel to
that which existed in Santo Domingo
prior to the ratification of the present
scale of the present condition in Next
co. which this government does not
care to see duplicated.
Paul Fuller, jr. son Of one of the
Presidents observers in Mexico. re-
Gently made a tour of observation to
Haiti for the President and returned
with the report that nothing but a
strong hand from the outside would
bring order there
By the proposed treaty. an officer ap-
pointed by the President will take over
the customs of the country. take out
a stipulated amount for the payment of
interest and sinking fund on the foreign
debt, and turn over the remainder to
the internal government. AS has
proven the case with Santo Domingo. this
will insure satisfactio of foreign credi-
tors and the stability of the local govern
ment. which will always be sure Of the
nations revenues. 60 per cent Of which
normally come from import duties.
Admiral Caperton does not anticipate
any difficulty in handling the situation
at Port au Prince with the men he will
have at his command. In case Of ne
cessity, including the 500 starting down
today, he would be able to land nearly
1,5o0 men to extend his lines outside the
town The population Of Port au Prince
Is $1,000, almost entirely negroes and
half-breeds. A strict patrol is being
maintained to prevent the commence
ment of serious disorders, and all natives
have been disarmed.
The Washington herald., 1915-07-31

The first degree of the order was con-
ferred on a class of five candidates to-
night by Potomac Lodge of Odd Fell
lows.
The Washington herald., 1915-07-31

leave his seat until DR.. Farr gives
the word.
Again the stethescope is applied.
There is still a heartbeat.
Are there any doctors here who
would care to inspect the body?" DR..
Farr asks.
Drs. Miller and Bryant accept the
invitation They agree with the
prison physician that the body in the
chair Is lifeless.
1t is all over. The straps are I'M
loosed. The body slumps forward. A
guard catches the Scared head. Three
of them lift the limp form. They
carry it to the autopsy room.
Come, we must go.
The Washington herald., 1915-07-31

eyes are shut. He has plucked the
crucif1x from his left hand because
! they have strapped that wrist on the
chair arm. But, one Of the guards has
grasped the free hand and that, too. is
strapped in a second. How long 1t
seems to take.
Father Cashin has entered upon the
act of contrition. They are strapping
Becker's body to the back of the chair.
But look: They are pulling the straps
around his arms. 1t should go inside
of his arms. Well. they've seen the
mistake and have unbuckled the strap
again. This time they get it in the
right position. but they have forgotten
to buckle it. This things getting I'M
pleasant.
It's All Over.
Becker is muttering Hail Mary's at
the behest Of the priest.
Father Curry seems to be overcome
They've strapped his chin to the
head rest. They are pulling the broad
leather over his eyes. Father Cashin
is leading the doomed man through the
Aspirations.
Jesus have mercy upon me. Jesus
have mercy upon me-"
He can only mutter words. He Is
muffled by the straps.
Into Thy hands. Oh Lord. commend
my spirit" grated the bound man. The
guards had stepped aside. DR.. Farr
dropped his hand. The short. plethoric
man showed the lever toward the
switchboard. The first shock has struck
him.
It is all over.
Mr.. johnson turns his face away from
the chair. My God. what a shock,
The thump suggested a blow on the
side Of the building by a ram. Becker's
barrel-like chest swelled to prodigious
proportions. His shoulders shot upwards
His head should have gone back. but it
didn't. The leg and arm straps held by
the band are loose. They slipped three
inches. Becker's body is almost out upon
edge of the chair. And they are holding
the current on. Why? Suppose the
breast strap should fly loose? The cap
has slid down on the eyes. covering the
bandage. The leather over the eyes has
been pushed away. See. his eyes are half
open. And there goes the chin strap
askew
Why don't they turn the current off
or are they afraid that he Is not uncon-
scious.
There the currents off For a full min
ute 1t coursed through his twisted body.
LIZ Z OH iOOhS lutO tne pupils OF Becker 8
eyes. He prods the man behind the ears
He applies his stethescope. He steps
back and motions for the executioner and
the guards to inspect the strap.
NoV. Everybody Out.
They yank the loose breast belt tight.
Becker is crowded against the chair back.
It's all right. Beckers practically dead,
the doctor. says. But there is a strong
heart beat.
The guards and the doctors step
back again. The executioner thrusts
the lever home once more. Again,
but this time straight and hard,
Becker's body strains against the
straps.
For ten seconds 1t lasts. Again.
there Is that shudder and heavy
thump. Some one bolted out of the
door despite the orders of Mr. John
son, who has told US that none shall
The Washington herald., 1915-07-31

P l.. Br, mback today was elected
trustee at the first meeting of the cred
itors of Alan P. Hume. adjudicated a
bankrupt June 50. The meeting was held
at the office of Walter I. Varney, ref
cree in bankruptcy.
The Washington herald., 1915-07-31
MAY BUY MORE
FIRE APPARATUS
Committee of Alexandra City
Council to Discuss Mat
ter Tuesday.
p0ITCE GIVE EYTIRST0N
POLICE GIVE EXCURSION
Several Thousand Persons Attend
Outing at Marshall Hall|Funeral
of Alexis Smith.

Alexa ndria Va. July sd meeting of
the joint committee on finance and fire
of the city council will be held Tuesday.
when the question of purchas sing addi-
tional modern fire apparatus for this city
will be discussed. II is regarded as high
1y proba Bile that the committee will make
its recommendations on the subject to
city council at a meeting of that body to
be held August 10.
The committee is figuring on the pur-
chase of a triple combination pumping
and chemical engine and hose wagon to
cost $500. Members OF the fire commit
tee of city council, together with num-
Der of volunteer fireTnen, several days
ago witnessed the test of such an ap-
paratus at Gainesville. Md This test is
said 20 have been successful.
The funeral of Alexis Smith, 70 years
old. who died at noon yesterday at his
home, Wolloston. Fairfax county, near
Janey's lane. two miles west of Alexan-
dria, will take place at 10 O'Clock Mon
day from the home.
Mr.. Smith was born in Wilmington
Del. and moved to Alexandra about
forty years ago For number of years
he was connected with the firm of Davy
& Harmon. in the grocery and feed bust
ness at Prince and Royal streets.
In more recent years he had been en-
gagged in farming and dairying.
A survey is being made of the Duke
street road and also the Hunting Creek
road by men from City Engineer Dunn s
Office. This survey is being made pre-
paIatory to the work of improving these
two roads.
P l. Br, mback today was elected
trustee at the first meeting of the cred
itors of Alan P. Hume. adjudicated a
bankrupt June so. The meeting was held
at the office of Walter |. Varney, ref
cree in bankruptcy.
Several thousand persons today at
tCrded the eighth annual excursion of
the Alexandra police department to
Marshall Hall The steamer Charles
Manchester ona the evening trip carried a
capacity crowd.
Through Graham and Ogden. real estate
dealers. Z. l.. Baumgartner has sold to
Norman Thomas his house and land on
King street road extended.
CORTLAND H Davis has been appointed
notary public by Gov. Stuart.
y. S. Greenaway. clerk of the Corpora
ton Court. who has been attending the
Panama-Pacific Exposition, is expected
home tomorrow.
The first degree of the order was con-
ferred on a class of five candidates to-
night by Potomac Lodge of Odd Fell
lows.
The Washington herald., 1915-07-31
CHILDREN GIVE INDIAN OPERA
Able Presentation Made BY Papils
of Grover Cleveland school.

OF GrOver Clevelon0 SchOOl.
Children Of the Margaret Wilson Social
Center of the Grover Cleveland School
donned war paint and feathers at the
school last night and presented The
Feast Of the Red Corn" an Indian
operetta, for the benefit Of the school
playground. Weird tribal Indian hymns.
recently brought to light by students Of
the red man. were played As the children
enacted their parts
Under the tutorship Of Indian experts
Of the Smithsonian Institution the
youngsters had studied carefully the
characteristics of the Indians. In addi-
ton. they made, In connection with their
industrial school work, all the baskets.
wampum belts and other property used
IN the production. The operetta u by
Paul DliSs. but was rearranged BY the
Aisses Cecil B. Norton and Edna Carr.
who directed the production
The Washington herald., 1915-07-31
TWO AMERICANS ARE
KILLED BY HAITIANS

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.
The Washington herald., 1915-07-31
EXECUTIONER BUNGLED;
DEATH SCENE GRUESOME

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.
The Washington herald., 1915-07-31

CORTLAND H Davis has been appointed
notary public by Gov. Stuart.
The Washington herald., 1915-07-31

Through Graham and Ogden. real estate
dealers. Z. l.. Baumgartner has sold to
Norman Thomas his house and land on
King street road extended.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-07-23
TRYING PRAYER
IN ST T AD Of
PAIN KILLER
ALLEGED THAT SECT IN NORTH
EAST AROMORE ARE NEGLECT.
ING SICK CHILDREN. MAYOR
WILL ORDER INVESTIGATION.

over in the northeast part of the
city is a colony OF what are termed
Holy Rollers" and the lamentations
that ascend from some of their ses-
sions would make those OF jeremiah
seem like a quaker meeting in full
blast. 1t has come to the ears Of
the mayor that there is sickness
among the children OF these people.
1t has also been reported that in
stead of administering medicine for
the ailment, they resort to prayer and
waiing to drive out the disease, with
the result that it is stated by some Of
the neighbors, that one child at least
is in a very precarious condition and
liable to die unless given medical
treatment.
When the matter was brought to the
attention of the mayor this morning,
he stated that he would order the city
physician to make an immediate in
vestigation and report conditions al
legged to exist there. He stated that
if it was found that a child was sick
and required medical attendance and
the parents refused to furnish it, he
would put the parents in jail and send
the child to the sanitarium. The mayor
further stated that this was too en-
lightened an age to permit a lot OF
fanatics to neglect their children that
death may result, and he is going to
see that prompt action is taken in
the event that the investigation proves
that drastic measures are necessary