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Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-16

Trolley service between Naugatuck
and Waterbury was resumed last
night, having been prostrated since
Mondays storm. There are no con-
nections yet with lines south of the
borough.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-16

An embargo on all grain for export
through Baltimore, declared by the
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, goes into
effect today.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-16

The British stemaer Sronwen, AL
giers for Hampton Roads, and the
Norwegian steamer Aase, New York
for Gothenburg, put into port at St
Michaels damaged by the storm.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-16

Merchants, manufacturers, teach
ers and other professional men under
arms in Austria are allowed to wear
yellow armlet to distinguish them
from soldiers in inferior social posi-
ton.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-16

Edward Barry, his wife Josia, and
Aron RarabarO were burned to death
when fire destroyed a Chicago lodg-
ing house.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-30

OSSINING n " July 30-Chares Becker paid the penalty
to-day for instgang the murder three years ago
Rosenthal the gambler He electrocued Sing
prison hour after sunrise Life body o'clock
two minutes after the died
with in his hands His "Jesus
u.s.
Becker met his death without flinching.
death chamber with priests chant
Ing lltany Becker joined n repeating, mercy
have mercy
He walked steadily to the death chair taking
glanced squarey into the the
ment Then he continued the chant U.S. have
While the straps being adjusted priests chaned
which Becker repeated phrase by phrase
signed his the Almighty
Becker received the electric shock prayer
One second shock through body
the physician pronounced him
INNOCENCE DYING STATEMENT
AND PAYS TRIBUTE WIFE, STOOD BY HIM
At 1870 o'clock
his dying declaration. signed in his
I stand before
God proclaim absolute
must die You witness
which organized protect theives
pardon contributed
This
bid you all good-by Father, am ready
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-30
Becker Case Chronology

July IL. IOI2-Rosenthal publicly
accuses Lieutenant Charles Becker,
noted leader OF the strong arm squad
OF -:nmbi:nE rniders, of accepting
graft.
July 12-Roscnthnl's affidavit
against Becker published I'm II Mnn-
haitian newspaper.
July i5-ROsenthnl promises to
tell his STORY to District Attorney
Whitman md The grand jury the
next day.
July I8-RosenthnI murdered at
1i55 A. VI. In front OF the MetrOpOie,
FOrty-third street, just off Broad
way. Whitman hurries to the scene
and thwarts police efforts to cover
up the trail.
July IT-Shnpiro and Libby, own
ers of "Sruy murder car" arrested.
They say Jack Rose hired the car.
July 1S-Rose surreudcrs and is
held for murder.
jury "I-Bridgic Weber arrested
ana Is held for murder.
july 22--Hurry Nnilnn surrendered
and is held for murder. whitman
names the four smnInen ny actual
killers.
July :5-DaSo Frank arrested.
July 29-Rnsc. Weber and VnlI0n
turn states evidence, accuse Lieu
tenant Charles Becker of instignting
murder, which they procured.
Beckrr arrested just before mid
night.
August I-Whitcy Lewis arrested.
August 5-BcclIcr formally pleads
not guilty.
August 10-Sam Schepps arrested
returns voluntarily.
August I5-.Iack Rose publishes
complete story of murder. lie snys
he collected SISO,OOO In graft for
Becker.
September 1t-''Gyp the Blood
and Lefty Louie" arrested.
October 7--Becker's trial begins.
October @I-lsecker found guilty
of murder in the first degree.
October !D-Bccker sentenced to
die during week of December o, 1912,
put I'm Sing Sing death house.
November 10-Four Gunmcn con-
vicfcd of first degree murder.
February Fl, 1014-nccker's con-
viction set nAide; new trinl ordered.
Gunmen's case affirmed.
April 13-Gunmen executed.
Mny CHECKERS second triaI
called.
May 22-Beckcr convicted the xec-
Ond time and sentenced to die dur
ing week of July q.
May 25--ConvictiOn upheld by
higher court nnd dnte of execution
set for week beginning July L..
Reprieye of two weeks granted by
Whitman to allow new motions In
case.
July 20-Bccker issues 10000 word
statement, hut Governor declines to
commute sentence.
July 28--->JUStice Ford hcnrs mr.
gumcnt on order TO show cause why
new trial should not be granted.
July 27-Ncw trinl denied.
July 30-Decker put to death.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-30
BECKER, ON EVE OF DEATH.
RE|TERATES INNOCENCE
In Letter to Whitman Demands Re-
traction Of Statements Re-
nectinS on Character.
WHOLLY UNTRUE, HE DECLARES
Shocking to Suspect Governor of
State Could Stoop to Assail With
Tnfounded Charges Helpless Man
III Very Shadow of Grave.

OSSININCi. y. Y. July 29.-The last
hope OF Charles Becker. under sentence
to die early tomorrow morning for
insligating the murder of Herman
Rosenthal. vanished when he was told
Tonight that his wife had failed to
move Governor Whitman to grant him
rcprieve. This Mrs. Becker asked Of
the Governor at a conference with him
at Poughkecpsc. Failing in her mis-
sion, she motorcd here to break the
news to her husband, but it had reached
him before she arrived.
Becker, it was said. had not expected
clemency. Almost at the moment the
news was received the prisoner gave
out a letter that he had written to
Governor Whitman. in which he at
tackled the executive for having. as he
indicated. given to the newspapers
statements which cast a foul aspersion
on my character" and for which he
demanded a rctraction
REITERArES INNOCENCE
OF ROSENTHAL MURDER
In his letter. Becker again reiterated
his innocence of the crime for which
he has been convicted
The statement follows:
Sir,-You are credited in tho public
press this morning with three state
lnents concerning me. each of them
wholly untrue and unwarranted
FIRST. 1t Is said that / offered to
plead guilty to murder in the second
degree. Standing on the brink of the
grave. l ask you solemnly to name the
person to whom l offered to plead
guilty to murder in the second degree
of any crime whatever.
1T would he too shocking to suspect
that the Governor of this State could
stoop TO assail with unfounded charges
helpless man in the very shadow Of
death. prefer to assume that you
have been misled but I demand. in the
name OF justice that you are sworn to
administer. that you state how the MIS-
conception was caused, for the state
(Coa.s~sad on Second Page.)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-30
Beckers Last Hope Is Swept Away
When Whitman Refuses W1fe's Plea

tanned silence. seldom speaking even
to Mr.. Johnston. She sat quietly in the
corner of the Albany Hotel or In the
trains gazing out the windows into
space. Few recognized her. and she
recognized no one.
crowd as large as that often seen
here on regatta days had gathered
about the Nelson House when the Gov
ernor's car rolled up about $50 o'clock.
Ten minutes later a car bearing Mrs
Becker and Mr.. Johnston arrived Mrs.
Becker, unsupported. stepped briskly
through the lobby 10 the elevator and
ascended to the second floor, where the
Governor was waiting.
MRS. BECKER ALONE
IN DARKESED ROOM
For more than an hour. while Mr..
Johnston pleaded his points OF Law
with the Governor. Mrs Becker sat
alone in n darkened room. Meanwhile.
the halls outside filled with newspaper
men and photographers and several Of
the curious.
Two women walked to the door e
the room Mrs. Becker occupied and
asked her If she would like to talk to
them.
No" she murmured. please leave
me alone. That Is all ask"
When the Governor had completed
his conference with Mr.. Johnston, the
doors of the :oom were opened, and
the Governor walked over 10 Mrs.
Becker. She rose Immediately and be.
gan to talk to him.
Mrs. Becker appeared to have hsr
nerves under better control than did
the Governor. His face was flushed.
his collar wilted and he stood wearily
clasping his hands together when he
saw several newspaper men soon after
he had left her
Il suppose" he said, very slowly,
that you want to ask me ii ! have
seen Mrs. Becker. have. and have
told her that cannot intervene"
Turning then to Mr.. Johnston. the
Governor said: You had better mako
II statement now"
Mr. Johnston then explained tha
legal points in the case which no had
raised. and the Governor told on what
ground ho had refused to consider
them Just cause for his interfering
with the execution.
AS the Governor finished talking, he
moved over to a chair ard sat down
on the arm Imply.
IT'S been trying experience for
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-30

POUGHKEEPSIE. n. T. July 29.-In
dmly lighted room Of the Nelson
House here tonight. Mrs. Charles
Becker. whose husband must die to-
morrow morning at Sing Sing for the
murder of Herman Rosenthal. pleaded
futilely with Governor Whitman to
commute her husbands sentence to
life imprisonment.
Weeping slightly. but maintaining
such control that the Governor later
remarked admiringly on her composure,
she based her appeal solely on her be-
lief in her husbands innocence. There
was no offer either by her or John B.
Johnston. one OF Becker's attorneys,
who accompanied her. to expose any
thing in exchange for the convicted
mans life
Governor. I know Charlie is no
saint" was her repeated assertion. "but
he Is not the foul murderer that he
has been branded
The Governor was visibly affected,
but he shook his head negatively
"1 cannot" he said, but l want you
to feel free to tell me everything. If
there is anything that you know that
you have not told that you think would
help your husband or that l should
KNOW, you may tel IL 10 me now Win
the fullest assurance that it will be
regarded as absolutely CONFIDENTIAL"
There is nothing to tell" Mrs.
Becker replied. II only know he Is
innocent"
ATTORNEY APPEALS
FOR A RETRIEVE
Prior to seeing Mrs. Becker. the Gov
ernor conferred with Mr.. Johnston.
The attorney appealed for 4 reprieve.
in order that the case might he taken
to the Court of Appeals, and also
asked the Governor to permit former
Justices Edgar NJ. Cullen and Charles
Andrews to pass on the appeal for a
commutation or reprieve as specially
appointed comm issioners.
The executive declined both requests
When asked to grant a repricve. that
new evidence might h" submitted. tho
Governor said there was none
The conference here was arranged
only after the telephone wires between
Albany and Camp Whitman. where the
Governor had gone to review the New
York State militia, had been kept busy
for several hours in an attempt to
locate him.
!, Nearly all day Mrs. Becker main
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-30
FIVE SHIPS DAYS TOLL
OF GERMAN SUMMARIZES

Especial Cable to Tho Times Dispatch
LONDON, July 29.-Five ships. one
n neutral, were reported sunk in the
German submarine campaign against
merchantmen to-day. The total death
list, II is believed, Will reach forty-one
Thirty vessels are known TO have been
sunk by the Germans within the last
three days.
The latest victims were the Belgian
steamer Princess Maria Jose, tho Fin
nish steamers Urana and Leo, the
Swedish bark Fortuna, and the Grims-
by trawler Dovey.
The heaviest loss of life occurred
in the Baltic. where the Urania and
Leo were sent down. Dispatches from
Copenhagen state that the Urania's
Continued on Second PageJ
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-30

Neither the Germans nor the Au,-
trians claim my new advances ni0nE
the Hemicirculnr line which runs
from the Bnltic provinces ncross the
frontier OF Galicta. On the contrary
they admit that the Russinnn on the
Nnrcw front. TO the southrnst of
Wnrnavv nnd In Northern Galicin nre
barring their way with heavy coun-
ternttacISs, nnd TINT the nituntIon
north of the Nicmen River and In
the southcnst, In the Lublin district,
generally is unohangcd
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-30
BARS DIAMOND IMPORTS
britiSh Royal Proclamation Excludes
UnScf stones M Prccaution.

LONDON. July ga royal procla-
ma tion prohibits the importation into
the United Kingdom of unset diamonds,
except under special license.
rms step has been taken presumably
on account of the alleged sale recently
OF considerable quantities Of German
stones on the English market.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-30

LONDON. July 2e.-The probable
evacuation of Warsaw and the whole
Polish salient by the Russians is in
dicatcd in dispatches received from
Petrograd to-day. This decision would
come a surprise TO all outside the
staff. as the splendid resistance the
Russians have been Offering 10 the Ger
man efforts to encircle the city were
believed TO be evidence of Graz Duke
Nicholas's intention To igh, ii out with
the Teutonic allies.
Russian military critics. after con-
versa,ions with competent military
authorities, point out. however that
-mt!! the army Is properly equipped 70
oppose tn. perfect -Austro-German ma
chine, the sensible thing TO do would
be TO avoid battle and withdraw until
the armies are organized and equipped,
and in a condition TO take an agrees
sive offensive and drive the enemy from
Russian soil.
Politics rather than strategy decided
the Russians to advance into East
Prussia and Galicia, IL is explained by
the critics. and, while In doing so, they
rendered great service 10 the western
allies md inflicted terrible losses on
both Austrians and Germans. they may
now give up al! and more than they
gained.
COUNTRY WILL BE
DENuDED OF RESOURCES
It is anticipated by the Petrograd
papers that the whole country, IL
evacuated. Will be denuded of resources
which might prove valuable TO the Ger
mans, as has been done in most of the
territory heretofore given up
The capture of Warsaw naturally
would be made the occasion for great
celebrations in Germany. and it is re-
ported that Emperor William has ar
ranged TO make state entry into the
city. accompanied by the Empress
The Empress has been on visit to
Field Marshal Won Hindenburg's head
quarters at Allenstein, East Prussia.
and left there yesterday with the
Crown Princess Cecelie, for Neidenburg.
which is across the Polish border.
In the meantime, fghtine of the
greatest intensity continues around the
Polish triangle. and, as Berlin claims
no important success. except the re-
pulse of Russian attacks, IL is nre-
sumed that the Russians are holding
off the Austro-Germans
In the west there has beon ,,t,,o
happening beyond tho usual lombard
ments and sapping mining and bomb
ing operations.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-30

At various points In Poland the
Russfnns continue To check the
hustro- &c ernInns I'm their efforts to
cncircle Warsaw, hut the conscnsus
of views OF the military critics of
the PetroErnd newspapers seems to
point to the fenr thnt the Hussinnk
will not long he nbIc To keep bnck
the tremendous pressure Of the Tcu-
tonic Miles.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-30
RUSSIAN FORCES
MAY YIELD WARSAW
Probable Evacuation of Polish
Capital Indicated in Petro-
grad Dispatches.
KAISER PLANS STATE ENTRY
Capture of City Will Be Made
Occasion for Great Celebra-
tions in Germany.
KAISER PLANS STATE ENTRY
Momentous Events
in Warsaw Section

HERE are signs that momcntous
events nTc happening around
Warsaw. II the evacuation Of the
Polish capital Inns not already begun,
IL is believed In many quarters that
the withdrawal of the Russians IL
not fnr Off.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-30
F Former Police Lieutenant Protests to Very
Moment Of Doom Innocence of Gambler
Rosenthal's Killing and Asks Forgive
ness for Those Who Have Wrongly
Condemned Him.
DENIES GUILT IN DYING STATEMENT
AND PAYS TRIBUTE TO LOYAL. WIFE

In Death House at Sing Sing Former Chief of New
York's Strong-Arm Squad Is Electrocuted- Current
Is Turned On at SAT O'clock, and Life Leaves His
Body Two Minutes Later-He Dies With Cross in
His Hands, and His Last Words Are "Jesus, Have
Mercy Me-"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-30

(cos..."ad on Second Page.)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-30

Except for the capture OF n new
German position In the NosEek. reIa-
tive calm prevails on the wcxtern
front from the to Alsacc. In
the Itniinn theater both Austrinux
nnd Itnlinns nre claiming slight VIC
tories. @ ss,--+..s--.7---7.z =. -.----s7
, 1915-08-05

]. A. Schoonjans was " from
Pass creek Saturday and brought
Mrs. Wright on a shopping trip.
, 1915-08-05

A few extra nice baby carriages for
sale at cost at Tilton & Sons. 7-S
, 1915-08-05
A Prophet Without Honor.

Ex-senator George Turner, of Seattle, Washington, scattered a
few phony pearls of wisdom recently, while on a visit to the National
Capital. He propbesied a bilion-bushel wheat crop and two dollars
| bushel for wheat this year if the war in Europe continues; III the
war continues" said Mr.. Turner, Il believe the country will demand
the reelection of the President; if it should end this fall, the prosper
|ity that lie at hand will insure Democratic victory next year beyond a
doubt" Apparently there is absolutely no escape. Having honestly
ascribed the present and future prosperityinspots to the war and
the bumper wheat crop. he back tracks and adds: "There is not much
doing in the lumber line, due to the war; The ex-senator plays both
ends against the middle. Up to date every rainbow of promise paint
ed for the purpose of dispeling the blue gloom of the administration
has been the work of some impressionistic artist who sports the
black eye of defeat. 1mpressionism was once defined by a celebrated
painter to be painting things a they amt" The definition is ap-
plicabIe in this instanoe-Cor.
, 1915-08-05
No Hunting or Shooting.

No hunting or shooting on u
ranch allowed. Trespassers will be
prosecuted. w. q. Condict.
S-5 If
, 1915-08-05
Nstics-Ns Huntinf.
NO SHOOTING
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior,
U.S.Land Office at Cheyenne, Wyo.
July %, 1915.
Notice is hereby given that George
". Edwards. of Saratoga. Wyoming,
who, on April 8, 1911, made desert
land entry, Serial No. 07809, for Lots
8 and 4, StNW3, SaNE4, NaSE4,
Section l, Township II N. Range SO
W., 9th Prin. Meridian, has filed no
tice of intention to make final proof,
TO establish claim to the land above
described, before D. S. Crawford, U.
s. Commissioner, at Saratoga, Wy
oming, On the 4th day of September,
1916.
Claimant names al witnesses:
Samuel G. Hunter, Matthew Watt,
Charles G. Hickok, and James c.
Burnett, all of Saratoga, Wyoming.
7-29-s-26 WI Chaplin, Register.
, 1915-08-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur McFarlane
were up from the ranch Saturday.
, 1915-08-05
Notice.

Hunting, fishing, or t~respassing OF
any kind is forbidden under penalty
of the law ON the following ranches;
Big Creek ranches; Bear Greek ranch
es; Big Greek Park ranchesj Huston
ranch on Cow creek; Sterrett ranch
ON Brush creek; Canyon ranch (Parr
ranch) on Encampmens river. and
any ranches we may have rented for
pasture. Trespassers will be prose
cuted. Hunter, Casteel & Hunter.
9.1S-1915.
, 1915-08-05

Great Western gasoline Csc per
gallon.-D. s. Richmond.
, 1915-08-05

Nj. and Mrs. Z. 8. Walck were ir
town Friday from Calf creek.
, 1915-08-05

Charles E. Lane and W. B. Ross,
both Cheyenne attorneys, Col. S. T.
H. Harris and Capt. Edgar A. Mey-
ers OF Fl. D. A. Russell, DR.. A. E.
Lane and George Campbell Of Lara
mic, arrived in sara Sunday and spent
part of the week here hunting and
fishing.
, 1915-08-05

Gasoline sad irons. Do it the cool
way this hot weather. Tilton & Son.
7-8
, 1915-08-05
Piano TuninS.

Piano Tuning.
1 will be in Encampment for a
short time tuning pianos and will an
swer calls anywhere in the valley.
Pianos tuned and cleaned. Work
guaranteed. E. e. Hardy.
7-16-S-6
, 1915-08-05

Guns and ammunition for the
shooting season, IL, 16 and 20 guage
shot guns, and Winchester and Pc
ters ammunition. Tiltop & Son.
7-S
, 1915-08-05

First Presbyterian Church morning
services 1870 a. m. Evening worship
500 p. m. NJ. F. Newport, Pastor.
, 1915-08-05

Thomas Reinholtz and John Alden
we're in town Friday. Mr.. Reiuholtz
just came up from Fl. Collins the
other day in his a !.
, 1915-08-05

The Saratoga school board has Sc
lected Prof. Henry Hash, of Lincoln,
Nebraska, as the next principal. Prof.
Hash comes highly recommended and
qualified.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1915-08-06
TOO ROUGH FOR HIM
SOUTHERN NEGRO QUITS THE
MOVING PICTURE GAME.
Hanging and Fire In Jail Altogether
Too Realistic for Darkey Who
Takes Place Of Alleged
Picture Actor.

A negro in southern county seat
town had been condemned to die. The
aay of the hanging came and Rastus
was taken to the scaffold in the court.
house yard. The hood was slipped
over his head and the moose adjusted,
Just as the sheriff was about to
spring the trap a cry of "Fire!" was
heard, and smoke was seen coming
from the courthouse windows The
officials and spectators, forgetting
their task, rushed to help fight the
blaze. Anyway, Rastus was tied and
could not escape without aid.
During the fire another negro wan.
dered into the courthouse yard and
passed the scaffold. He thought he
recognized a familiar form standing
on 1t and proceeded to find out.
Hello dar! Is dat you. Rastus?"
Use Rastus."
what you all dom on dat plat.
form?"
Use a movin picture actor now,
Sam"
"A movin' picture actor"
Vas, sab; regular movin' picture
actor
lis movin' picture actin hard work,
Rastus
Its softer dan eatin' watermelon
all day long
is you paid well?"
Gets five dollars every day for
workin hour or two
"Rastus you all is a friend of NINE
isn't you. all?"
81 sure is, SAM
Den if the white folks what run dis
movin picture actor business wants
another actor you tell EN- about me-
Rastus''
You can come on up here and take
my job right now, Sam. Use tired OF
movin picture actin for today Be
sides. got to spend the money Use
made already"
Sam mounted the steps and released
Rastus from his bonds. Rastus in
turn prepared the unsuspecting Sam
for hanging. Then he skipped. A few
minutes later the sheriff returned. He
saw negro standing patiently on the
scaffold. Without further ado he
sprung the trar.
Fortunately for Sam the rope was
old and broke under the sudden strain
1t rolled Sam into the dust of the
courthouse yard He wrenched his
hands loose and jerked the hood from
his head Then. rolling his eyes
around and rubbing his neck, he said:
"You all white folks can take back
your old job You all's too rough"
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1915-08-06
Chicago is Gin line" with a sanitary

Chicago is Gin line" with a sanitary
pure food law. At the instance of the
new city health commissioner, the city
council has adopted the following
amendment to the existing ordinance:
1t shall be unlawful for any person,
firm or corporation to store or keep
for the purpose of selling, or to expose
or offer for sale, any food for human
consumption, or to transport, convey
or carry from one place to another,
any such food sold or for the purpose
of selling, offering or exposing for
sale, or procured for the purpose of
selling, offering or exposing the same
for sale in the city of Chicago, unless
such food is protected from dust, dirt,
flies, vermin, rats, mice, dogs, cats,
promiscuous handling and other con.
tamination, in the manner hereinafter
required. hk th," i# tEitt tt