THE NORFOLK WEEKLY NEWS JOURNAL
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NORFOLK NEIMAS1CA Kill DAY FUBKlhUlY 15 1907
OLDEST MASON IN THE STATE OF
NEBRASKA ,
IMPRESSIVE MASONIC CEREMONY
HELD AT THE LODGE ROOMS ON
. WEDNESDAY EVENING.
MEDAL OF THE GRAND LODGE
Presented by Past Grand Master Burn-
ham on Behalf of the Grand Lodge
and Bestowed by Grand Custodian
French Many Present.
It was a rare ceremony that took
place at the Masonic lodge room in
this city last evening , when the gold
medal which is worn by the oldest
member of the order In the state was
conferred upon Col. S. W. Hayes by
the grand lodge of Nebraska. Ho was
made a Mason in Now Bedford , Mass. ,
and hence had been a member of the
1 order sixty years , lacking two days , at
the time this grand modal was deliv
ered into his possession. It was a
ceremony such as never before been
known in Norfolk and perhaps never
will be again.
The grand lodge was represented at
the meeting by Past Grand Master
Burnham and Grand Custodian French.
The meeting was of a semi-public char
acter , open to Masons and members
of their families , and the attendance
was considerably more than a hun
dred.
The meeting was called to order by
A. H. Viele , who acted as chairman ,
opqnlng with a statement of the great
himor that was to bo conferred upon a
1- Norfolk Mason and the pride that Nor
folk Masons took in the fact. Mr.
Viele prefaced his introductions with
a few bright remarks.
Judge Barnes , member of the su
preme court , made the introductory re
marks and told of his long acquaint
ance and admiration for Col. Hayes.
He had worked with Mr. Hayes as a
Mason for the past quarter of a cen
tury and he had always known him to
be an upright , honorable man , working
upon the square. Judge Barnes Is one
of the ablest impromptu speakers in
the northern part of the state and he
did himself unusual credit upon this
occasion.
A quartette , consisting of Mr. and
Mrs. C. E. Green , MJS. H. L. Snyder
and J. B. Maylard , gave the audience
an appropriate song.
A well written original poem was
given by W. R. Hoffman , In which a
fitting tribute was paid to the brother
who is now the eldest , brother of the
whole Masonic fraternity of Nebraska.
Grand Custodian French , bearer of
the medal from the grand lodge , won
friends at once with his easy delivery
and brfght remarks , which were made
more attractive by original poetical
allusions , as he lauded the oldest Ma
son and told of thei many upright traits
of character he had found in Col.
Hayes since he had known him , and
h especially commended his career as
grand master during the term he
served in that capacity.
C. E. Burnham , past grand master ,
representing the grtnd master Mason ,
then gave the official address of the
evening and presented the grand medal
on behalf of the grand lodge , and un
der his direction Grand Custodian
French bestowed it upon Col. Hayes.
Col. Hayes responded In a most
happy manner. He said that he didn't
understand why all this fuss was be
ing made about him. "I have not ac
quired a wealth of this world's goods , "
ho said , "and yet I feel much like the
man who went to bed at night and
awoke to find himself famous. I don't
know why I should be exalted above
my fellows for having cheated Nature
out of a few years of life. "
A solo by Miss Alberry , a short talk
by Mr. Viele , and the singing of
> s "Nearer , My God , to Thee , " by the
l ) quartette , illustrated with stereoptlcon
views , finished the ceremonies In the
lodge room.
In the banquet room adjoining a long
table in the form of a square , well lad
en , with things pleasant to the taste ,
awaited the guests of the evening , Col ,
Hayes occupying the place of honor.
It was an impressive and enjoyable
evening , every Norfolk resident de
parting with the proud feeling that a
great lionor had been conferred upon
citizen of the town.
Mr. Burnham's Address.
Mr. Burnham said :
In appearing as the representative
of the Grand Master of Masons ol
this Jurisdiction this evening , I do sc
with a sense of honor dual In its na
' ture , for as the representative of UK
'grand ' master , who Is unavoidably ah
' Dent , whom it is always an honor tc
servo , It becomes my pleasure ant
great honor to decorate a worth :
, brother with the distinctive badge o
n patriarch Mason , ono who is renowned
nowned throughout the state for hli
loyo of Masonry , ono who for rnanj
years has In his every day life stooc
nB a Just and upright man among mci
and Masons , a'noble example of tin
"Fatherhood of ( Sod and the brother
hood of man. " A Masonic pioneer who
assisted In rearing the edlllco of Ma
sonry by untiring effort , giving the
host within him to mnku this jurisdic
tion ono of the most renowned In the
Masonic world. Gifted with a buoy
ant disposition , a wide experience and
of great Masonic knowledge , his coun
cil has been and IH yet much sought
after and great heed paid to It by IIH !
brethren. A man upon whom the ties
of friendship are binding , and it Is an
honor to bo able to call him friend.
Many a master of this lodge , and In
fact masters throughout the state can
attest that when everything was dark ,
wheji discord seemed about to rule
and discouragement seemed about to
become universal , Brother Hayes , with
his happy Influence of hope and conn-
donee , instilled renewed effort , and di
rected plans which resulted In the
smoothing out of the dllllcultles and
the re-establishment of peace and har
mony.
Is It any wonderment to you that
when you remember the many virtues
which this good old brother has , that
f say It Is an honor for mo , the young
est ( In years ) of the past grand mas
ters of this Jurisdiction , to decorate
him with the modal , which by Its pos
session , carries with It the loving and
reverent title , "Father of Masonry ? "
Brother Ilnyes , you nroin the sun-
ct of life , the glorious sunset of a day
eploto with all that goes to make It
erfect ; having been granted more
ours than is usually the lot of man ,
on have employed them well , and
our many , many friends and brothers
ongratulate you , upon the retention
f your mental and physical faculties ,
bile "the sun at Its meridian height
nay be the glory and beauty of the
ay , " yet the rays shed bv Mie declln-
ng sun , softened and do- * ' „ * of their
ntense heat , give still v > J nd life
nd create a desire that\ ' $ rs of
unset may be lengthened v. > n the
eparture of the orb of light 4 d
pen the horizon for an indoi. fy
lod. .fo
So my dear brother the wish , d\ yn/ .
nd hope of your brethren atld frlev
s that your sunset may be longthene
hnt yon may be allowed to cheer and
iomfort them for an Indefinite period ,
hey no more expect you to bear the
eat and burden of the day , but In the
oft and beautiful radiance emanating
rom the consequence of a well spent
fe , prove -example , the emulation
f which any man or Mason may well
.spire to.
And now my brother on behalf of
10 most worshipful , the grand master
f Masons of Nebraska , I present you
itli this medal known as the Jordan
nodal. Its Intrinsic value Is small in-
eed but the wealth of good wishes
rom your brethren throughout the Ju-
Isdlctlon , places Its value far above
ordld computation ; with it I present
o you the greetings of 15,000 Masons
vhose fervent wish is that It may re-
naln in your care for many years yet
.o come , and that In its custody you
may bo constantly reminded of the
eep love and affection'with which all
Brethren hold you.
Mr. Hoffman's Poem. .
'he shortest month of all the year
May bring most joyand _ loving cheer
To those who strive'in love to do
'ho ' deeds that never fade from view. '
low much wo owe thee , none can say ;
Thy counsel keeps us day by day.
Unbounded faith in what you do
[ leeps our affection ever true.
iVe greet thee , faithful brother , then ,
.Vlth Joy unfeigned , delighted when
This great fraternal band declare
mark of honor you shall wear.
Brother , guard well this mark of love ;
t carries a sentiment born above.
May life for you be bright alway
A.S you wear this medal day by day.
You are not old , dear Brother Hayes ,
You are only coming to the ways
That separate the true and tried
And hold their vision to the other side.
Some day the loosening silver cord
Will part , obedient to the word ;
The old "rough Ashler , " polished here ,
Will rest In mansions over there.
Tonight wo spread along your way
The flowers you planted day by day ;
And hope the fragrance they Impart
May find a lodgement in your heart.
Then wo with one accord unite
: n praise of you who for the right
lave wrought and spread Masonic
leaven
Since eighteen hundred forty seven.
Judicial Bill Reported.
The house judicial committee favor
ably reported the judicial bill of such
Interest to Norfolk and It may bo
passed without further reference to
the senate committee.
Caught Fine of $50.
Niobrara , Neb. , Feb. 14. Special to
The News ; Harry Johnstone , who was
caught shipping quail to market , hac
his hearing yesterday and was fined
$50 and costs , amounting to $02.30.
RAILWAY IN RECEIVER'S HANDS
Result of Trouble Among Mlssour
River & Northwestern Stockholders.
Rapid City , S. D. , Feb. 14. The
Missouri Rlv.er and Northwestern
railway was placed In the hands of a
receiver. V. E. Crouch was appointee
by Judge Magea on the application o
C. D. Crouch , president of the road
It Is stated that this action Is the re
sult of trouble among the stockhold
ers and efforts on the part of Hayes t
Son of Cleveland to obtain control
The road Is an Important ono , glvlnj
Rapid City direct connection with Col
orndo points. It is capitalized at $1
000,000.
JOHN FRIED , FEEBLE OLD SOLDIER -
DIER , IS VICTIM.
/
HIS HIRED MAN IS SUSPECTED
THIEF TOOK OLD MAN'S ' THREE
YEARS' PENSION SAVINGS.
VICTIM ALONE AND HELPLESS
Holt County Veteran of Civil War Who
Had Saved Pension for Years and
Kept Money in Bed , Loses All Sher
iff After Suspect ,
O'Neill , Neb. , Feb. 11. Special to
The News : John Fried , an aged man
living with his son , Hurt Fried and
wlfo In Emmet township , was the vic
tim of a bold robbery on Tuesday and
his money accumulation of years all
taken. The sum stolen Is stated by
the old gentleman to bo $1,305 , and
$1,110 of this was in gold coin of the
20-dollar denomination. Circumstanc
es point strongly to Fred Miller , a
young man who worked at the Fried
place , as the guilty party.
Kept Gold In Bag.
The old gentleman occupies an up-
italrs room and it has boon his habit
o keep his money in n bag in Ills' bed.
lo frequently counted over the shin-
ig coins for the pleasure ho got out
f It as well as to assure himself from
ay to day that none of It was disnp-
caring.
Alone With Hired , Man.
On Monday his son and wife went
o Omaha to bo gone a few days , leav-
ng their little boy , the old gentleman
.nd Fred Miller , the hired man , at
lomo. During the day the hired man
.nd little bey wore away from the
louse and the old gentleman says he
lountcd his money over during their
Absence.
Miller Disappears.
Tuesday morning Mlljer saddled a
lorse and tcok the cattle cut tc taze
uid was to return within the apace of
wo hours. He did not return and Mr.
Vied became suspicious that Miller
had made away with hls , bag of gold
and ho hastened to his room as fast
as his aged limbs could carry him and
discovered that his money .was [ gone ,
He thinks Miller got into'tno lodm dnr-
ng the morning and stole the bag and
hen when he went out with the cattle
nade away. ( .
Find Riderless Horse.
The sheriff was. at once apprised of
he robbery and 'set the telephones
Inglng in.all directions. The rider-
ess horse that Miller started out with
vas found saddled and"bridled graz-
ng near a. gravel pit between Atkin-
n and Stuart.
A warrant was issued last evening
or the arrest of Miller , but no trace
md been found of him.
Pension'Savings.
Atkinson , Neb. , Feb. 14. Special to
The News : „ John Freed , an old and
'eeble soldier , living seven miles east
of town , has been robbed of $1,300 ,
almost all in gold. The family con
slsts of the aged father , son and daugh-
tr-in-law , tsvo children and the hired
man. The son and daughter were in
Omaha with Mrs. Barret , the mother
of the daughterrln-law , who has under.
; ono a severe operation , thus leaving
the old man and the hired man nlo'nc
When the man , Miller by name
went out to herd the cattle for the da >
and did not return at night , it seemed
strange. Looking the matter up 11
was found he was not with the cattle
and the horse was gone. During the
day a horse with good saddle was tak
en up west of town , as It was coming
from .the west.
The sheriff was notified , and Is doing
what he can to find some cine to the
loss. Mr. Fried , sr. , had this omouiv
of money in two books in his bet
where ho had been in the habit o
keeping It. It was his savings fron
pension money for eight years. Ho
liad been in the habit of getting it li
gold , so It was easily managed. The
son and daughter are still at the bed
sldo of the sick mother In the hospi
tal.
Old Settler Gone.
Niobrara , Neb , , Fob. 14. Special to
The News : John Longer , aged 81
died at his homo hero Tuesday nlghl
Ho was ono of the colony of Bohem
ans who settled in Yankton county In
18G9 , but came hero a few years ag
to reside near his children. The fu
neral will take place today.
Indiana Bank Robbed.
Hlllsbbro , Ind. , Fob. 14. The oaf
In the Citizens' bank at Yeddowa
blown open by flvo mon and $1,20
was secured. The explosion was
heard throughout the town. The fron
of the building was blown' out Tb
"robbers escaped.
MESSAGE ON J.AND LAWS
President Sends Advice to Ctfngrcss
on Subject of Public Domain.
Washington , Fob. ] ( . Pioslilont
loosovolt sent to congress n IOIIK menage -
ago , culling attention tovlul lie
ormn Mio "itigcnt need of legislation
affecting the illlTL'roiii phases ol tlm
) iibllc land situation In the Unlloil
Mates , " Ho advocates tliu cnnaorvn
Ion of coiil and other luel resources
n lands still la'loiiRliiB to the govern
nont , Biiylni ; that hcnrntorlli tlm nn
Ion Hhiinld tetnlii Its title to Its fuel
csonrces , urged Rovr > riiiiient contioi
> f the western public Innd pastures
vlth a Hystoni of small giazlnt ; foes ,
tc. , and nsls ; Tor an apiiroprlatlon or
100,000 , Immediately available. In ad
lltlon to present estimates , to aid In do
cctlng and preventing land frandii.
Ic contends for a syHlem of govern
nient timing of UH mineral lands and
or treating these fuel lands as public
itllltlrs
The president points out thnt It
vbuld Jiuvo lioen belter If Borne oast-
rn coal lands had been left under
Government contioi , and suggests pro-
Islon In the went "against recurrence
f .the conditions wo deplore In the
nut , " pit Ing 2,300 eases or public land
ntrles In four districts mentioned ,
ho president says non-compllanco
with the law was found In over half
f them and deliberate fraud In very
mnny cpses.
ADJUSTMENT OF JAP DISPUTE 13
REACHED AT WHITE HOUSE.
CHANGE IN IMMIGRATION BILL
Surrender of California on School Ques
tlon If Foreigners Who Come to
the United States to Work Are
*
Barred Curb on Coolies ,
Washington , F b. 14. The Japanese
school controversy is settled insoiat
as President Roosevelt , Mayor Schmltz
and the members of the San Francisco
school board are concerned. An arnica-
Me adjustment of the question now
rests with congress. If the amendment
o the Immigration bill , pioposcd by
Secretary Hoot , excluding foreigners
who use their passports to secure ad
mission to the United States "to the
detriment of labor conditions In this
country , " Is accepted by the senate
and house and the Immigration bill
s passed.at this session of congress ,
: he San .Francisco . board of education
will rescind Its order establishing the
Oriental schools , unless the Japanese
overnmcnt agrees to a proposition for
separate schools which will provide
equal facilities for the Japanese chil
dren , i
'SENATEiBREAKULL RECORDS
Passes 1.991 Bills In One Hour and
Six Minutes.
Washington , Fob. M. Thq penate ,
passed the bill giving the governmeat
the right to- appeal to the supreme
court for a construction of the constltu
tionality oL.any.law involved in a
criminal suit. This measure has been
under consideration for several days
and was passed only after many
amendments had' ' been adopted at the
suggestion , of senators who have crit/
iolsed the provisions of the bill ! . It
was explained-that the amendments
did not In any Instance detract from
the original .purpose of the bill , but
were intended to provide means where
by the government could get a ruling
on the constitutionality of a criminal
law by the supreme court with as
little hardship on any particular de
fendant as was possible.
The District of Columbia appropria
tion bill , carrying nearly 11.000,000 ,
was passed after an hour's considera
tion. The bill establishing an ngrl
cultural bank In the Philippines was
taken up for consideration dlffl
cnlty was encountered because the
Philippine tariff bill , which passed
the house at the last session , was in
terposed as an amendment by Sena
tor McCreary ( Ky ) . .No action re-
Bulled.
The conference report on the Immi
gration bill was read , but action was
deferred This bill has been in con
ference since the last session of con
gress and the report Is brought for
ward at this time to aid the adminis
tration In settling the Japanese-Cali
fornia school problem.
The senate last night broke all rec
ords by passing bills at the rate of
fifteen a minute for one hour and six
minutes 5'jl bills In all. During the
procedure Senator McCumbor was the
only senator on the floor. Vice Presi
dent Fairbanks presided.
Adams' LawyerTchallenge Sheriff.
Wallace , Ida. , Feb. 14. The strug
gle of Steve Adams' attorney to save
him from conviction for the murder
of Fred Tyler was centered In the ef
forts of the defense to disqualify the
sheriff. The defense contended that
.Sheriff Bailey and his deputies should
not be permitted to handle the special
yenlro of jurors , because of ujmoslty
to the prisoner. '
Fatal Shooting In Kentucky ,
nogersvlllo , Tenn. , Fob. 14. Po
liceman James Wright and James Bar
rott of Mlddlesboro , Ky. , shot and
killed each other in a raid on an at
teged gambling resort
SUDDEN SERIOUS BREAK IN T.HE
THAW TRIAL.
WILL ADJOURN TILL NEXT WEEK
IT IS FEARED THAT WHOLE TRIAL
WILL BE ANNULLED.
WOMAN HAD DOUBLE PNEUMONIA
Juror Bolton Was Allowed to Visit His
Wife , In Company With Other Ju
rors and Couit Officers , Before She
Succumbed ,
New York , Fob. 11. Mrs. Joseph O.
Hnltim , wife of Juror No. It In the
Thuw trial , died today from pnoiimo-
nla.
It was rumored at 1 ! o'clock this af
ternoon that .when court reconvenes ,
further adjournment will be taken un
til Monday or Tuesday.
It IB alm > feared that a mistrial will
result from this Incident.
Juror Uoltou vlsltod bin wlfo yester
day afternoon , accompanied by two
other Jurors and two court olllcont ,
anil found her suffering from double
pneumonia. He wont again last night.
Later he appeared distracted and took
little Intereat In the Thaw trial.
Dr. Docmar on the Stand ,
Dr. John T. Deemai of Klttcnnlng
Pa. , was called Just before adjourn
in en I and asked to state what he knew
of the mental condition of John HOHH
first cousin of Harry Thaw. Mr , Je
rome objected to the question on the
ground that the relationship was toe
remote to permit the drawing of do
diictlons 'as to hereditary Insanity.
Both question and witness .were with
drawn temporarily.
Dr. Uvans.detailed the results of his
various examinations and physical
tests In his visits to the defendant fol
lowing the tragedy. He declared that
there was a depression In the back ol
Thaw's head of a most unusual t'har
actor , but was unable to state its slg
nlllcnnco.
Dr. EVans said Thaw's pulse nctlon
was * the moat-extraordinary ho had
over encountered. The pulse would
change beats four times within one
minute , the variance being from
twGlvo to twenty-four beats. The
pulse indicated , he said , that the sym
pathetic nervous system was seriously
Ct fault Dr. ISvans declared he could
find no traces of drug habits nor
any of the tremors characteristic ol
excessive Indulgence in intoxicants ,
Dr. Evans said he felt it was extreme
ly unfair to him as a physician to re-
jjiilrei him to separate his physlca
. examinations ot the defendant from
the questions and answers as to hla
mental process. He was interrupted
by both Mr. Jerome and Mr. Delmas ,
and Justice Fitzgerald said ; "Wll
you kindly confine yourself to answer
ing questions and not giving expres
slons of opinion. There is some lira
itation , even to the province of an
expert. "
Jerome Examines Will.
As the result of a conference be
tween counsel just before adjourn
ment Mr. Jerome said Thaw's attor
neys had turned the will of the de
fendant over to him for examlnatloi
before jt again should be formally of
fered in evidence. Mr. Jerome sail
he might or might not , offer further
objection to It. He did not wish to
take up the time by reading It over
In court. Counsel also agreed tha
Mr. Jerome should have the privilege
of talking freely with Dr. Dccmar and
with Dr. Blngaman , the Thaw family
physician , about certain testlmon ;
they have to offer. Mr. Jerome said
If he knew the nature of this he might
not have to occupy so much of the
court's time and crowd the record
with technical objections. In order
to give him the opportunity to learn
the nature of their testimony and ex
pedite the trial , an early adjournment
was ordered.
DIVIDEND FROMJHAW ESTATE
Man on Trial and Brothers and Sisters
Will Get Money.
Pittsburg , Feb. 14. Benjamin Thaw ,
Alexander Blair Thaw and T. Chal
mers Darsle , trustees of a certain fund
established under the will of the late
William Thaw have filed an account
for audit In the orphan's court , show
ing that Harry Kendall Thaw will re
ceive $12,650.08 as his share from that
portion of his father's estate embrac
ing what is known as tha "Coke trust"
for the period between July 19 and
Nov. 1 of last year. AHco Thaw , the
Countess of Yarmouth and the other
Eovcn chtldr.cn of William Thaw will
receive a llko amount from this
source. The nephews will receive
half that amount.
The "Coke trust" Includes all thi
coke and coal property owned by the
late William Thaw in the Connolls
vlllo coke region , Most of the proper
ties have been leased on royalUcv
and bring In largo returns yearly.
THE CONDITION OF THE WEATHER
Temperature for Twenty-four Hour-
Forecast for Nebrnskn ,
Conditions of the weather as record
ed for the twenty-four luniru ending
at 8 a. in. today :
Maximum 47
Minimum 'M
Average 115
llaromutor ! JO.S0 !
Chicago. Fob. 11. The bulletin IH-
Hiiod by the Chicago iitatlon of the
United Slates weather bureau gives
the forecast for Nebraska IIH follows :
Fair tonight and Friday. Moderato
leinporaluro.
FhR ( ) KILLEDJ5CORE , INJURED
Explosion of Leaking Gns Wrecks Lot
Angeles Restnurnnt.
LOB AiiKcli'H. Cnl. , Feb. 14. An ex
plosion of leaking gas In a restaurant
near the cm nor of Second and Main
streets , In the lienit of the city , killed
four pciHoiiH , mangled and seriously
Injuieil ball a dozen others , slightly
Injmcd neatly a HCOIO and completely
wtcckcd a two-Rlnry In Id ; building , In
which wen > locaTcd four small bust-
IIOHH concerns The explosion occurred
In the lestaurant of II. CiiHmirotl short
ly liel'oie noon. The restaurant wan
completely wrecked , as was also the
tailoring establishment of ( I. L. Ycr-
gcr and a small laundry olllce. Olllcea
of several small concoina on the second
end Moor were completely ruined.
Following are the names of the
dead : John W. Main , rancher , who
was Heated at a tit bio In the restau
rant ; Luvonno Meyers , waltrpss ; An-
nlo Gofer , waitress ; J. M. 0. Fuentos ,
tailor.
Of the Injured , Charles Blumonthnl
will probably die. Miss May Ander
son , a waitress , was no badly Hurt
that It was necessary to amputate
both legs.
The exact cause of the explosion Is
as yet unknown , but It IB believed that
the gas was Ignited by nn ornployo ot
the gas company , who was searching
In the basement for a leak In the
main.
MURDER IN PENITENTIARY.
Notorious Woman Convict at Mounda-
vllle Stabs Another With Shears.
Moundsvllle , W. Va. , Feb. 14. Lot-
tin Hawkins was stabbed to death
with a pair of shears In the female
waid of the penitentiary by Ada Cross ,
n notorious convict. Both women are
fcdoral prisoners , sent hero from thu
District of Columbia The murderess
has been hero before three tlmos and
Is now serving a twenty-year scntcncR.
Her victim was serving two years for
stealing. ' The women quarreled whllo
trimming garments.
TELEGRAPHERS GET ADVANCE
Ten Per Cent Is Added to Wages of
Employes of Western Union.
Now York , Feb. 14. An Increase of
10 per cent from March 1 In the sal
aries of telegraph operators at the
company's principal offices throughout
the country was announced by the
Western Union Telegraph company.
Walker's Shortage Is $500,000.
New Britain , Conn. , Feb. 14. More
than $500.000 worth of securities were
taken fiom the vaults of the Savings
Bank of New Britain by the missing
treasurer. William F Walker. accordIng -
Ing to a statement Issued by the hoard
of directors of the Institution. There
Is left a surplus of about $143,000
above the amount due to depositors. , '
BODIES COATED IN ICE
Vessels Find Twenty-two More Victims '
of Collision of Boats.
Block Island , It. I. , Feb. 14. Twen
ty-two more bodies of victims of the
Larchmont disaster were brought
ashore by fishing schooners. The sur
vivors were taken to Providence on
the steamer Kentucky , where they
will receive medical treatment. Fifty
bodies recovered previously also were
taken aboard the steamer.
The Kentucky had Just cleared the
harbor when In came the schooners ,
one after another , with their grew-
some loads , and with their flags at
half mast. The llttlo ilfesavlng sta
tions wire then once more turned Into
morgues. The surfboats were run out
and the dead were placed on the floor ,
sldo by side , to await the arrival of
another steamer to carry them to
Providence.
The bodies brought In were , with
ono exception , fully clothed , and in ad
dition had life preservers strapped
on them. The victims evidently had
remained on board the Larchmont
longer than those whoso bodies were
recovered previously. All were en
cased in ice. To remove this covering ,
the llfesavers worked long and pa
tiently In the hope of making Identi
fication as easy as possible.
ABRICUinifiALJILL REPORTED"
Senate Measure Carries an Increasa
Over That Allowed by the House.
Washington , Feb. 14. The agricul
tural appropriation bill was reported
to the senate. The bill carries an In
crease over that allowed by the house
In the appropriation for the agricul
tural department proper of $184,180 ,
and of $500,000 In the appropriation
for'the forestry service , bringing the
total forestry appropriation up to $1-
000,000 , and the grand total of the
bill to $8,302,190.