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LAUGHS AS HE IS CONVICTED Jury Finds Mimldt Gul'fy of First Decree Murder iTOQISEl GUMMED INSANITY elayer of A a Aumuller Protested and Will ftefuis to Assist In Prepa. ration of Appeal--Pieces of. Girl's Body Found In the but Hod Wai Never Recovered Hans Bcbmldl was found guilty at York of murder In tho first advanced by by his counsel and after tho verdict eald ho would not assist them in any way If they prepared on The penalty for crime Is death In Iho electric chair at Bing Bins prison. Ho will be icntcnc'ed next Wednesday. Schmidt, whose defence was Insan.

laugho'd Verdict was pronounced. Ho had steadfastly declared himself guilty and at tils arraignment before.being hold (or tho iupremo court pleaded" that ho bo punished by death, Later hfl'pro- tested agnlnst the insanity defeiiso advanced by his counsel and last night aald ho would not assist them in any way If they prepared nn appeal. "I would rather dlo tonight than tomorrow," ho said. Is as It should be and as I wish This was the second trial and the Jury was out a tow minutes less than five hours. At the first trlaltho jury ilsagreed! Alienists for prosecution and defense supplied most of tho testimony at both trials; A.

0. Keelblo of Schmidt's counsel after the verdict that owing to the former priest's persistent itlenc's concerning tho crime It had been 1 possible to place all the facta tetoro jury. He said Schmidt not guilty of murder, hut had thlelded a physician after the wo- min'i death. was not murdered, tho lawyer declared. If the police would display he said, thoy could'got at the truth.

The lawyer was undecided whether ho would take an appeal, "mhor Hchmldt will never go to the ctmlr," ho said, however. Anna Aumullcr'i body was cut up with a knlto In Schmidt's flat Sept. last and tho pieces, In sovornl bundles, wore thrown Into the Hudson river, where 'most of them wore found before suspicion was directed against Schmidt. Tho head was never recov- Schmidt In his confession to police aald he was commanded to make a "sacrifice" of the Aumuller girl's life by his patron, St. Elizabeth.

OPPOSED BY, DEMOCRATS Equal Suffrage Will Not Receive Their Support at Washington Equal suffrage la dead and burled far as the Democratic party Is con- etrned, Majority Lender Underwood the house. Charged with choking oft tho equal suffrage Issue through a caucus vote, Underwood replied that tho judiciary committee still has power to report the suffrage constitutional amendment. Hut ho positively' refused to throw Influence toward a favorable from that committee. "I am not In favor of It," he said. "My party stands for local' solf-gov- the ono thing above all oth- is that right of suffrage should bo (overned by the state instead ot the national government!" SUICIDE IN CHURCH Ix-Traaturer of Ncj-th Providence Leaves Instructions For Funeral On his knees In the 'chancel of Grace church at Providence, John Og- former treasurer of North Providence, drew a revolver and fatally shot himself In the head.

Before he approached tho chancel, Ogden had been sitting'In a pew In the rear of tho church writing In a book, which he handed to one of the deaconesses. In the book were found notes, to his wlfo and to the superintendent of a mill In which he had been employed ts bookkeeper. In tho notes Ogden gave Instructions for his funeral. No reason for the suicide was given. CAPTAIN BERRY Commandir of Ntntuekit nid View 'of Llntr In Dry Dock BREMNER DIES CANCER VICTIM Radium Treatment Falls to Says Life of Congressman HE SUFFERED FOR FOUR YEARS American and European Doctors Tried to Cure Him Before He Entered Sanitarium, Where Worth of Precious Metal Wai Used In Effort to Prolong Hobert U.

Uromoer, member ot congress from New Jeney and editor ot tho 1'assalo Dally Herald, died ot cancor In a linStimoro sanitarium, whero ho had been undergoing treatment since last December. He had suffered from tho disease for four years. Hreraner was 39 years old. Dremner came to the sanitarium to try tho radium after pbyslclani In'this country and Europo had vainly tried 9 br American CHARGES AGAINST BERRY Nantucket's Skipper Will Be Tried by Board of Steamboat Inspector! Formal charges against Captain Uerry of tho steamer Nantucket, which sank the liner Monroe with a loss of forty-one, lives, were formulated at Norfolk and to steamboat Inspection headquarters. It Is said they chargo Berry with negligence arid misconduct.

The board of steamboat Inspectors at Philadelphia' will try the accused captain. THE DIVINITY OF CHRIST Dispute Leads Aked to Give Up Church Federation Presidency Itov, Ur. Charlea P. Aked announced ho would accede td'a demand that he resign as president of the San i'ranclsco Church Federation at tho next meeting of executive commuted. Tho demand was made by the Presbyterian Ministers' association bo- cause of a sermon which Aked preached In his church at Ban Francisco, tho First congregational, last' Sunday.

He said: "The.faith of Mark, John, James and Paul 13 good enough for any Christian. These men say nothing about Jesus having come into tho world In a miraculous way. "What do we mean, then, by saying ho was divine? Is divinity In us all, hut so much more In Him that I prefer to call him divine. Perhaps It would he.better to speak ot tho dlvlnenesa of man and tho dl- of Christ." Cleared of Murder Charge Joseph an Italian laborer, who has been on trial at Cambridge, for manslaughter In causing the death of Charles O'Brien of Burlington, was acquitted by Judge Keating. GENERAL NEWS EVENTS to cure him.

It was (bund the diseas 1 had-made such Inroads that llttjo could be dono to help him and that th tight'against death would be made with all the odds against him. Drum, ner was optimistic, however. The gallant fight which Ilromne made against death attracted tho at tonllon of tho entire country. nls augmented the public Interest In the treatment ot cancer with ladlum. Upon several occasions, when tho patient scorned to bo sinking to his death, lie rallied, giving hopes to hla family that his natural vitality, coupled with the curative properties of tho radium, might at least prolong his life.

In many circles Iho death ot the representative mado Itself felt. To medical men It brought home tho fact that radium Is not a sure cure for cancer. i Dr. Kelly, owner of the sanitarium In Bremner died, la now in Europe and the administrations of radium which woro begun" by Kolly In person have been made by attaches of bis staff since his departure from this country. In tho'treatment 5100,000 worth of radium was Imbedded at regular Intervals Into the patient's left shoulder, whero the malignant growth had Its Inception.

The precious metal was put Into tubes, coated with rubber, which wero placed In Incisions made with a Burgeon's treatment was regarded as ono of the most Important in tho recent history of mcdlclno In this country and tho progress of the patient was closely watched. Bremner wna a warm personal friend of.President Wilson, who was kept constantly advised ot his condition and who frequently sent him messages' of sympathy and encouragement, accompanied with (lowers. MEET TRAGIC'FATE TRMH HITS AUTO ON BLINDJRQSSING njured Priests Give Last Blips' to Tw Dying Companions Hurled nity feet through the air When a train crashed Into their automobile at the grade crossing near tho Eait it. station, two men were klllod, and two others, both priests, wcro badly Injured, F. A.

Iloberg, a real estate agent of thli city, and Oresto Leonl, tho chauffeur, 17, sro dead. Ilev. Henry J. Uaudct of Woontockel and J(ev. Ocorge Troltlor of Gardner, who were In the tonneau, were badly cut end bruised, Uleedlng profusely and barely able to Eland at a result of their painful Injuries, Iho two priests dragged themselves to the sides of their dying companions, administered the last rites of tho Catholic church, and then collapsed.

The crossing hidden from from tho road by a small hill and Is provided-with neither gales nor tender, Only a fow trains pass on tho slhgjb track Iho day. Savings Accounts. Deposits made on or before February 15 draw Interest from February rst. DIVIDENDS PEIJRUARY AND AUGUST. and Undivided Profits over $7,000,000 Deposits over 46,000,000 Industrial Trust Company, Newport Uranch, 303 Thames Street, BODY FOUNOJN LAKE Mystery Concerning Dlsappgarance of Mn.

Colby It Solved Tho body of Mrs. Annlo B. Colby, widow of Uoston lawyer, who disappeared mysteriously Irom the prl- vato Banltarlum or Ur. Eaton ID Now- tan, several weeks ago, was found floatlrig In Crystallako. Search for HrB.

Colby had boon prosecuted, vigorously by the police bt all Urcatcr Boston cities and towns and by bcr relatives and friends tor weeks without revealing tho slightest clue as to what had become ol her. The police dragged Crystal lake several times, but found no trace of her. 1 Mrs. Colby wandered away from tho sanitarium one night while her nurse was absent from her room. Bho left all her money and Jewels behind.

Tha. body, badly decomposed, was Idctllled by the clothing she woro. Buffering from a nerrcmi breakdown, Mrs. Colby had btea i patient In the Banltarlum for more than a year, Hhe wu wealthy In her own right. SHOT DOWN IN STORE Chafing Dishes With an ALCOHOL LAMP With ELECTRICITY you must fill thclamp, adjust the yoii insert the plug and turn the wick; strike a match, and be very switch; careful not to spill alcohol on the '-When this is done you can devote table top.

all your attention to the recipe. We have the ELECTRIC kind, made by the General Electric Co. Asjk us about them today, BAY ATE STREET-RAILWAY COMl'ANY P1NDELL DECLINES AMBASSADORSHIP Crane of Chicago Likely to Be rendered Post In Russia Ueoree Plate, former president ot tho North German Lloyd steamship line, died nt Berlin. Moving picture films made of In- nammable materials are barred from the' United States malls by an order Just made public. Sir William Ramsey, scientist, publicly announced at London his opinion that the unfit should be left to die and that there is too much coddling of the human race.

The. Burnett Immigration 'prescribing a literacy test for applicants for admission. to the United States, was passed by the house by a vote of 241 to 126. Seized with a violent pain 'In the hip while dancing' Miss Laura O'Brien was operated on at New Haven and a. needle Imbedded In her body for ten years was removed.

A ticket to Europe from Boston for J10 Is a possibility. The transatlantic rate war opened wben.the Hamburg- American line startled Its opponents by a flat steerage rato of $22 to continental ports. The nomination of Colonel George W. (Joethals to governor of tho Panama canal zone was confirmed by the senate. More than 325,000 men In New YorX 'city are trying to find employment, according to a report Just completed by Uie bureau of employment of the Association for Improving the Condition of the Poor.

Notorious Jamaica Plain Bandit' Have All Been Killed Tragic deaths In keeping with their lives of bloodshed have como to three Boston bandits, who killed.two men, wounded twenty persona, and held 400 patrolmen at bay for hours In Forest Hills cemetery, July 22, 1908, according to an official announcement by the Boston police department. Edmund Gutman was killed in the cemetery, the police say, by his companions, because he felt himself unable, on account ot physical weakness, to keep up their fight against the law. Poolka Mourrlvllz was shot In London, and Fritz Svarrs was burned to death when the polico destroyed a house In which a number of anarchists of that city had taken refuge. That is the police story, does not agree, however, with contemporary versions of the battle ot Forest Hills, which stated that Gutman was shot to death while fleeing from the cemetery. DIED Clerk Seriously Wounded When Yeggs Attempt to Loot Pawn Shop Whllo hundreds of persons woro passing on the street two gunmon cn- torcd.the store of the'Iloxbury Loan company nt Boston and, In an attempt to loot tho place, murderously attacked tho clerk, John J.

Uately, and shot him. Gatcly Is in a serious condition at tho Oily 'hospital, while tho two robbers and a Confederate, who was waiting on the outside, aro at largo. The three men made their escape after.a long chase through the crowded streets, during which only a fleeting glimpse of thorn was obtained. The police have discovered clews to their Identity; however, and arrests are expected, PORTLAND SCHOOLS CLOSE Indefinite Vacation For 13,000 Pupils Because of Appearance'of Smallpox All of the schools'in Portland, were closed by order of tho board of health as a precautionary measure to of to stop tho "spreading of smallpox, which fifteen cases are known exist. Tho schools were closed for an lu- dellnlte period, but probably will be reopened a month.

There aro about 13,000 pupils who wilt have their spring. vacation two weeks earlier than usual. Warnings were also Issued to avoid places of amusement. If ynu rtre contemplating any work along publicity lines-Catalogs, Pamphlets, Booklets. Circular Work we are prenarod to do it for you and do it well.

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Mercury Publishing Company. 182 THAMES NEWPORT, R. I. GET JAlL AND FINE Finding of Bridgeport Coroner In the Case of Mrs. Cross According to Information received by Coroner of Bridgeport, tho stomach of Mrs.

H. A. Cross, the wealthy woman who died last month, and whose death has been investigated, contained less than a grain of codeine. This coincides with tho testimony of Mrs. flary T.

I-uquer, her nurse. The coroner said his finding would be "death from natural causes." Mrs. (Jrosa died last November at her home hero. When her will was probated, her sons, William T. and Ferdinand L.

Cross, appealed from the probating, alleging Incompetent? and undue Influence. Other allegations wero also made, the suspicion of foul play was raised and the hody exhumed. "DOOR TS WOE OPEN" MATRONI IS INDICTED SETTLED OUT OF COURT Henry M. Pindell of Peorla, was recently nominated and confirmed ambassador to Russia, bis Cecdned the appointment, according to a letter to the president mads public- at tte House. Pindell wroto President Wilson that although the senate had Investigated JiJ accusations In oonnectlon with appointment, ha felt, nevertheless, tht no conlroTcrsy of any kind sSould the appolnlmtnt of any ambassador, as It was liable to bo misunderstood abroad.

The president, In a lener of regret, accepted one ar ala I ntbs a 6 ecllnaiinTi ioM for Efi in he nomination. William Willelt, former congressman, received the same sentence lor making tbc purchase. Lewis p. Walter, an acsociate ot Cas- sldy, Involved in the conspiracy, wii sentenced to three months and fined When the sentences wcro announct.i Caasldy delivered tpeech of Cassldy and Wllion Convicted of Con rln9 vsenttenc Yo 011 ph former Democratic boss of t4.ice.is connty, and two others convicted with him for conspiracy to sell a supreme to a request from court nomination. state committee that committee con- C'assidy was sentenced to a term of terencos be held for the purpose of But Maine Bull Moose Will Not Go Out to Meet Republicans A resolution that tie Propresslvc party of Maine has decided to put a complete ticket In the field at the coming state election, "as It is on principle opposed to any form of merger or amalgamation," was adopt ed at a.

conference of Progressives. The actlcn was taken in response the Republican Barge Captain Held In Connection With Death of.Annie Walsh An Indictment charging murder In the first degree In connection with tho death of Annie Walsh at New Bedford, was returned against Charles captain of the barge Snipe. When Matronl was arrested on the barge the police found a blood-stained axe near the partly dis- membered'body of Miss Walsh. NEW ENGLAND GLEANINGS John H. Fahey of Boston purchased the Worcciter (Mass.) Evening Post snd took control Immediately.

Tho Portsmouth, N. city council 'passed an ordinance forbidding the dancing ot the tango and other such dances in public dance halls. Timothy W. Coakley, Boston lawyer, politician and author, died from erysipelas. He was 49 years old.

Fire destroyed the Union block In Dallon, with a loss of $86,000 and did $6000 damage to the Dai- ton block. Mayor Miller ot Qulncy, rt- moved Assessors Steelier and Mitchell, who had refused to resign upon bis request. Woman Drops $75,000 Suit Against Boston Wool Importer When the $76,000 broach of prom- iso suit of Sarah A. McDonald, against her employer. Prank A.

Messenger, aged 62, a wool importer, was called for trial at Boston, It was announced that the case had bean settled out of court. No details as to tho settlement were given out. Messenger's wife died In 5910, and Miss McDonald, who had been In his employ for ton years, alleged that two years later her employer became engaged to her. After tho engago- ment, Messenger, according to Mils McDonald's claim, became to a western girl, with tho result that the suit was filed. Willing to Make tfle Effort.

"My dear, there's no reason whywa shouH nt save a part of my salary. I've juat been reading about a Chicago, man who is ablo to support a family of a dozen children on $12 a week." ''Well," his wife replied, you find sut how much he spends daily for his lunch and cigara and then I'll seo what I can do about getting along on what his wife has for household expenaea." UNDER HEAVY BONDS Men is understood the president will appoint Plndell to an Important pott tinder the administration. To the vacancy caused by Plndell's retirement as ambassador, It is considered certain that Charles R. Crano of Chicago will be named. Charged With Counterfeiting Rre Arraigned at Beaton The men'charged with flooding Boston and surrounding towns and cities with counterfeit coins were arraigned at Boston.

Giovanni and Gluscppt Viola LOSES VOTE Senate Decides Glass Is Not Entitled to Seat In That Body By ono vote-- 32 to 33 Prank, P. Glass of Alabama, editor of the Birmingham News, lost his fight for seat in the United States senate. The vote sustained tho recommendation of the committee on privileges and elections, which held that Glass was not entitled to be seated because his appointment by Governor O'Neal to succeed the late Senator Johnson was made after the constitutional amendment directing election of sena- Desires. I oak no more than this to be A. toiler here awhile Ere I'go forth upon the sea That wears entcrnal smile.

--Baltimore Sun' I aak no more than to be rich And free from all concern Until 1 reach that bourne from which No travelers return. In a recent sitting of tho house of commons a certain M. after elaborating in a speech of two hours a statement that would have been better made in a speech of two minutes, concluded: "And that's the situation in a nut-shell." "Gracious!" said Winston Churchill, sotto voice. "What a nut!" tors by the people had claimed In full effect. been pro- A man who had never been duck hunting shot at a duck in the air, Tho duck foil dead to the ground.

"Well, you got him!" exclarmej tho amateur's friend. "Yes," replied tho amatojr, "but I might aa well have saved my tnimuai- tion-the fall would have killed him." bringing the two parties together. The reflation added that "the door of the Progressive parly is wide open were held In ball ot $10,000 each for and all men that are progressive In hearing Feb. 9. r.crpose are invited to cater." Cologorlo Rulr.o and Joseph Pazza were held In J3003 for heating on the Robbers Clem Out Liquor Store Driving a twn-horsc truck to a tlfle entrance burglars looted the Central Consumers' Wine snd IJijuor company at New York of 110,000 worth of hot- Ced goods.

ssrr.c dale. Antonio Chlr.clolo was held In J300D for hearing Keo. 9. fielllno and Stephen Pulco were hpld In Krandsco I. Guzman, who figured prominently In the revolt against 'hisonly son in charge of the hop.

1'rcsldent Madcro In Mexico City a "Are you head of tha firm? 'asked year ago, was executed In tho front yard of a house occupied by General Villa at Juarez, Met. An Influx of butter from all parU of the world, due to the reduction of the tariff from 6 to ccnu a pound, has caused a decline of 10 a The father had gone nway and left you the man with the sample case, who haj juat come in "No, sir," remarked the young man, with a smile. "I'm only the heir of tho Tit-Bils. i pound in tie or shoo is a The ClerK-P wholeslo yoa have it upsMo down, prlco of that commodity since ths f. tlrst of the ear.

a3--child's size. What perfect Plain.