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Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-16
Gypsy Moth Pest Serious Situation
FOLLOWS INVESTIGATION IN BOROUGH OF WALLINcFoRD.
WIDE AREA INFESTED
No Less Than 1,1oo Nests of the Moths Destroyed Yesterday Report of Messrs. Jenkins and Breton.

New Haven. Dec. 15.-E. H. Jenkins of the Connecticut agricultural experi- ment station and w. p. Breton, the entomologist of the station, today made an investigation in the borough of Wallingford of the gypsy moth pest with startling results
 Area of Indefinite Width infested.
 It was found that in a region of about a quarter of mile south of the railroad station and between the Main street and the railroad there was an area infested by the moth not less than quarter of a mile in length and of indefinite width. Four men em- plo. cd by the agricultural station to-
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-16
Pacific Coast Order of Railway Em-
 pIoyes ReonJanied

San, Francisco. Dec. 15-The Order of Railway Employees, with a member ship of more than 30.000 on the Pacific coast. has been reorganized. and here after will be in charge of railroad men Tn actual service. T. Louis Lodger of the Santa Fe system was made su- preme superintendent The reorgan- nization was effected as a preliminary step to campaign by which it is plan- ned to bring practically every railroad man in the western states into mem bership.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-16
j. p. MORGAN co. PURCHASE
 INDEPENDENT PHONE LINES. Public Statement Issued by Authority
 of the Morgan Company.

Toledo. O., Dec. 15.-Announcement was made here today that J. P. Mor- gan & Co. are the purchasers of two of the independent telephone proper ties in which James S. Bradley. Jr., of this city recently secured control. De- tails of the deal and future operation are not made known officially.
 On authority from Morgan & Co. the following statement was issued today by Clarence Brown, general counsel for the United States Qong distance) Tel ephone company and the Cuyahoga Telephone company of Cleveland:
 ''I am authorized by James s. Brai- ley, Jr., to announce that J. Pierpont Morgan & Co. have purchased for their own account a majority of the stocks of the United States Long Distance and Cuyahoga Telephone companies. Further than this no statement can be made at present.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-16
PENDING ARBITRATION
Strikers at Ludlow Bassins Mills Vote
 to Return to Work.

Ludlow. Mass, Dec. 15.-Pending ar- bitration by the state board of con ciliation and arbitration, the 1900 strikers at the bagging mills of the Ludlow Manufacturing associates vot- ed tonight to return to work tomor- row. The company has agreed to give the strikers many of whom left town after being evicted from their homes by the mill owners. one week in which to return. The strikers will tempor- mrily receive twenty cents roll, the rate originally offered by the company.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-16

day destroyed no less than HOO of the nests of the moths, which were found mainly upon apple and maple trees. The station now, with the aid of the borough of Wallingford, will further investigate the area of the pest and destroy all the nests that are easily accessible. In the area were found the cases of the moth indicating that the moths were present last year. but had not been discovered.
 Extremely Serious Discovery.
 The only other place in the state where the moth had been found is Stonington and the discovery of the large numbers of nests in Wallingford is regarded as extremely serious, es- pecially after the experience of Massa- chusetts. which has spent $2,000,000 in trying to exterminate the pest and has only fought it to a standstill.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-16
LAND WORTH sa25 SQUARE FOOT.
New High Record for Real Estate
 Prices in New York.

New York, Dec. 15.-A new high rec ord for real estate prices in the finan- ciai district was established today by the sale of a nineteen story building at the corner of Nassau and Wall streets to the Manhattan Trust company. It is generally understood the price paid was s1500 900. The plot on which the building stands contains 1925 square feet. so the price was approximately $S25 a square foot.
 The office of J. P. Morgan x com panys is on the Wall street corner, diagonally opposite, and the Morgan interests are said to be prominently identified with the Manhattan Trust conpany.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-16
Important Changes Pending in Man agement of Lehieh Valley R. R. Go.

New York, Dec. 15.-There were sev- eraI reports in Wall street today that important changes are pending in the management of the Lehfgh Valley Railroad company and that many of the operating officials will be succeed ed by representatives of the Rock Isl- and interests who have recently pur- chased an interest In that company Among the changes which it is said are slated is the resignation of President Thomas and the election of H. I. Miller. now president of the Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad company.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-16
GOLD MEDAL FOR PEARY.
Bs Publicly Acclaimed the Discoverer
 of the North Pole.

Washington, Dec. 15.-The National Geographic society tonight publicly ac- claimed Commander Robert E. Peary the dfscoFerer of the north pole. and fn recognition thereof presented him a. gold medal In presenting the trophy to Commander Peary, Prof. Willis L. Moore, president of the society. who acted as toastmaster, phrased his sen fences to refer to Commander Peary as the man" who had won the prize.
 There was no reference to the claims of pr. Frederick A. Cook, and only slight one to the polar controversy.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-16
ALI6I ESTABLISHED IN CASE OF PRESIDENT TAFT's WIFE
Not Visitor in Bellevue HosoitaI Last Saturday, as Patient Asserts.

New York, Dec. 15.-So persistent was Ellis l.. Rossen, former Bronx school principal, in his assertion that President Taft's wife and daughter Helen visited him in Bellevue hospital last Saturday night, that Henry w. Taft, the presidents brother, appeared in court today to disprove his state ments. Mr. Taft said that neither Mrs. Taft nor her daughter were in the city on the day or night in question. and that Rossen's statements were ridicu- lous
 The former school teacher. who has been in Bellevue before, is resisting eff forts to have him recommitted as in- competent The court reserved decis- ion. Attorneys for the city described Rossen's cratic actions and how he was deported from Montreal and ar rested in Washington for annoying the president.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-16
U. s. MAPS IN POCKET FORM.
Geological Survey Units to Be Issued
 for Convenience in Field Work.

Washington, Dec. 15.-The octavo or pocket form has been adopted by the United States geological survey for the geological folios-the separate units of the geological map of the country now being prepared by the bureau. These heretofore have been published only in folio size. The small CT form is designed especially for those who wish to use them in the field.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-16
House Takes up for Consideration the
 Mann Panama Canal Bill.

Washington, Dec, l5.-Sitting until after nightfall, the house buckIed down to business today. passed the Esch bill requiring railroads to make full monthly reports to the interstate com merce commission of all accidents, and a measure giving the commission power to provide uniform equipment for their cars, and then took up for consideration the Mann Panama canal bill, on which general debate was con- cluded before adjournment.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-16
TRANSPORT WITH MARINES
 STILL LYING AT NAVY YARD.
Change of PIans-VesseI to Pass Dela-
 ware Shoals in Daylight.

Philadelphia, Dec. 15.-The United States transport Prairie, which was scheduled to sail late today for Colon. is still lying at the Philadelphia navy yard with the 700 marines and all munitions of war on board. It was announced tonight that the Prairie would positively sail at ' o'clock to- morrow morning. It is believed that the change of plans was due to a de- sire by the naval authorities to pre- vent a possible recurrence of the Pea Patch Island misfortune and for this reason they decided to have the vessel taken through the Delaware shoals in daylight instead of at night
 The Prairie has steam up and was ready to sail when orders were re- celyed deferring her departure.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-16
To speak at Broadway.

The Mems class of the Broadway church has sent out postal card invi- tations to friends of its members to attend the session next Sunday at noon in the main auditorium of the church. when Edward Warren Capen, PhD. (Columbia) is to give an address. Dr. Capen is to speak upon A Comparison of the Philanthropic Problems of Con nectieut and Japan. He is a son of President Capen of the A.. B. e. K. M. and has just returned from a world wide study of sociological conditions.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-16
KINe LEOPOLD Us GAINING
But It Is Thought His Age Is Against
 Ultimate Recovery.

Brussels. Dec. liking Leopold's tenacious struggle is arousing the loy- alty and admiration of the people. who are now keenly following the devel- opments since yesterdays operation. The bulletin issued tonight by the at-. tending physicians says that the king is gaining. This has caused new hope that his rugged constitution will pull him through, but it is privately feared at the court that his age will not per init of ultimate recovery.
 Princess Stephanie, who reached here today, was respectfully greeted by a crowd at the railroad station. She is a great favorite with the Belgians and is affectionately called "the golden haired" The princess. who was very mournful declared that she came not for material gain. but to see her ia. ther, whom she loved. although he re. pulsed her at her mothers deathbed.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-16
Death of Col. Charles Ledyard Norton.

Sandwich, Mass, Dec. 15.-Col. Charles Ledyard Norton. author of several books of travel and historical romances, died at his summer resi- dence here today after a brief illness. He was formerly editor of the Chris American Canoeist and Outing of New York. and he belonged to various New York clubs. He was graduated from Yale in 1859, and served in the civil war, becoming colonel of the Seventy Eighth United States colored troops.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-16
Death of Rev David c. Hughes, Father
 of Governor Hughes.

Albany, N. r.. Dec. 15.-The Rev. David c. dIughes. father of Governor Hughes. died at the executive man. sion at Il o'clock tonight following a recent stroke of apoplexy. Rev. Dr. Hughes. who was v years of age. suf- fered a slight stroke about a year ago while temporarily filling a pulpit in New Jersey. There was recurrence of the attack a week ago and since that time he had been gradually fail ing
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-16
Dredqe Sunk. Five Lives Lost.

here today of the sinking early Mon day morning, between Cape Lookout and Frying Pan shoals, of the dredge Port Ancon and the drowning of five men. The dredge was owned by the American Towing company of Balti- more.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-16
s15,oOo TO PLAINTIFF.
Damages Awarded in the Case of Con. , neeticut Grand Lodge, A.. o. U. w.
 vs. Massachusetts Grand Lodge.

New Haven, Conn, Dec 15.-In a decision handed down today in the su- perior court in the case of the Con necticut grand lodge, A. O. U. w., against the Massachusetts grand lodge, A. O. U- w., damages are awarded the plaintiff to the amount of $15,0O0 The case involved the disposition of certain moneys contributed by the Connecti- cut lodges when the order in this state was part of the Massachusetts juris- dlction and which was claimed by them when a Connecticut grand lodge was instituted. The Massachusetts grand lodge refused to surrender the money and the suit was brought to re- cover. The case went to the supreme court on demurrer and was decided there favorable to the Connecticut grand lodge. It was then tried recent ly on its merits.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-16
Boss MurphySays Thief Stole Letters
NEW YoRk's POLITICAL QUIET
 NESS AWAKENED.
TAMMANY CORRESPONDENCE
Unexpectedly Shown Up-What Tam
 many Would Like to Do Made Pulp
 iie-Leader Murphy 6lames Hearst.

rather quiet political situation preced- ing the change of administration on Dec. 31 was enlivened today by the publication of letters which purport to have passed between Charles F. Mur- phy, leader of Tammany Hall, and sev- eral of his lieutenants in this city while the leader was taking a recent election rest at Mount Clemens, Mich.
 Tammany Aching to Get Control.
 The letters as published in w. R. Hearts New York American suggest that Tammany would like to get con- trol of the new democratic league, an
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-16
Inter-pepartment pebate at YaIe.

New Haven, Dec. 15.-The annual department debate at Yale was won tonight by the academic team of which R. A. Taft, 1910. son of Presi- fdent Taft; s. F. Keller Jr., 1910; New Canaan. and IT. DeForest Widger, 1910. of Cortland. N. Y. were mem bers. The election of United States senators by the people was the sub- feet debated.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-16
,Hln Concerning RemovhI of Action
 from One Court to Another.

Washington, Dec. 15.-To make it impossible to remove from the courts of a state to those of the United States an action brought by an individuaI or corporation against corporation of another state or foreign country. maintaining offices or agents in fhe state in which the suit was brought. was the object of bill Introduced to- day by Representative Kilchin
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-16
FAVORABLE REPORT ON SILL.
Extending Protection to Discoveries Of
 Coal and Mineral Lands.

Washington. Dec. 15.-The senate committee on foreign relations today ordered a favorable report on a bill extending to discoveries Of coal or oth- CT minerals. the protection given to de- posits of guano when found on Islands not claimed by any government The resolution is intended to protect the discovery by American citizens of coal on the Spitzbergen islands. The coal deposits were found by New England citizens who intend to mine the prod uct and import 1t into the United States.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-16
TRAIN CREWS SUMMONED
 BEFORE coRoNER's JURY
To Tell What They Know of tho
 Wreck at Northeast, Pa.

Erie. Pa. Dec. 15.-The members of the crews of trains Nos. 6. 10, 12 and 26 of the Lake Shore railroad have been summoned before coroner's jury in Coroner Hanley's rooms Friday evening to tell what they know rela- tive to the wreck of Boston Limited No. 10 early Tuesday midnight by a New York Central flyer. Most Of the witnesses are fin Buffalo, but Coroner Hanley has instructed the railroad companies to produce them Friday night. All the injured are rapidly im- proving and will be able to leave the hospital by the end of the week. The bodies of the dead are still being held Of the relatives.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-16
CONDUCTOR DIED ON RUN. Edward TiIden of the sGilt Edge Ex-
 press, New Haven Road.

New Haven, Dec. 15.-While the Gilt Edge express on the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad was pass Ing through Branford tonight, Edward Tiiden, conductor of the train. was stricken with heart disease, and died po0n after being brought to the local Btation. He lived in Boston and was about 50 years old
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-16
Ford d-Rro0n Marrians

Baltimore, Dec. 15.-News reached Baltimore today of the marriage at Atlantic City last Saturday of Mrs. Mabel Michael Brown, who was re- gently divorced from Frank S. R. Brown, son of ex-Governor Frank Brown, to Lawrence Ford. son of Rear Admiral J. D. Ford, U. s. N. (retired). of Baltimore.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-16
Refused to Issue Restraining Iniunc- tion AHainst StriI<ino Brick Masons.

St. Louis, Dec. 15.-Judge Dyer of the United States circuit court refus- ed today to issue a. temporary injunc- tion against striking union bricklay- CTS aad stone masons, restraining them from interfering with men who took their places on the new Roman Cath olic cathedral. Judge O'Neils Ryan was appointed special master to take testimony and report to the court
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-16
THIRTY-FoUR HUMAN LIVES
 HUNTING SEASONS RECORD
Maine, as Usual, Leads in Number of
 .Victims3 of the Chase.

Boston. Dec. '15.-When the hunter put his gun on the rack. at the close of the big game season tonight, the man who had stayed at home added up a list of figures and grimly wrote at the bottom, Trophies of the hunt, thirty-four human lives"
 Twenty-three persons were killed by being mistaken for deer or by the ac- cidental or careless discharge of fire arms in Maine. New Hampshire, Yer mont and Massachusetts, and three in the Canadian provinces of New Bruns- wick and Nova Scotia. Contributory causes added eight more deaths.
 Among the score. or more known to have been seriously injured. five are not expected to recover, two will lose their sight and half a dozen more will remain maimed or scared for life.
 Maine. as usual, leads in the number of victims. IA persons having been sacrificed to the chase in that state.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-16

Rome, Dec. 15.-The pope received in private audience today Monsignor Ambrose Agius, apostolic delegate in the Philippines. The pontiff expressed his satisfaction with the service rem dered the church at Manila by his wis., itOr
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-16
WHITE SLAVE TRAFFIC.
House Committee on Pending Bill at
 Loggerheads.

Washington, Dec 15.-The effort of the present congress to suppress the white slave traffic" has caused a ma terializatfon of the ancient spectre of state rights" and the house commit- tee on interstate and foreign com merce, before which the Mann bill is pending, is at absolute loggerheads over the question. Such strong ob- jection on the part of the democratic members of the committee has been manifested that Chairman Mann and his republican associates have aban- doned temporarily all efforts to obtain early action on the measure and it has gone over until the next meeting of the committee on Friday of this week.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-16

organization of progressive democrats which is trying to rejuvenate the party in this state.
 Murphy's Remarks.
 As usual MT. Murphy was reticent when asked about the letters today. but he did not deny their authenticity. Ihlngs nave come to pretty pass" ne Sa1d, when a man who tried to he elected mayor of New York, and as- pres to be president of the United states, hires a thief to enter a hotel room"
 Extracts from the Letters.
 The signers of the letters as printed were Ihomas F. Smith, secretary of Tammany Hall; A. J. Johnson. a Tam many leader in the recent campaign. ana others Johnson is quoted in part as follows: ,l1-
 II had lunch yesterday with $. s. Menken, whom, you remember. is the prime mover in the democratic league Ihere Is to be meeting at the Man hattan club next Thursday to form an organization for New York county Menken will have anyone made nresi- dent that will be agreeable to you" ing: o"-
 Just had talk with Judge Morgan J. OBrien (another important figure in the democratic league) and he wants me to assure you that everything is i'm good condition" All
 Attitudes Explained.
 Both MT. Menken and O'Brier fssued statements today explaining their atti tude- Menken- said that the letters in no way indicate that the league com mitted itself to Tammany Hall and ex- Judge O'Brien said that his hope was to bring harmony to all factions. He admitted that Smith called upon and conferred with him.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-16
Governor Haskell Somewhat Improved.

Guthrie, Okla, Dec. 15.-Gov. Charles N. Haskell seems improved tonight. His physician has imposed strict quiet and friends are not admitted to the sick chamber. It is no longer neces- sary, however, to administer opiates. Physicians are inclined to diagnose the trouble as gallstones. An operation may be necessary
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-16
14,e74,44s MEN
In This Country Today Who Are
 Available for Military Duty.

Washington. Dec. 15-There are 14.- 974.4SS men in this country who are available for military duty but mot organized'' according to a report trans mitted to the house today by the war department The report shows that the aggregate strength of the militia in all the states is 120.s5s.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-16

Seven Persons Lost Their Lives ii nre panic in a tenement in cincin nati.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-16

Lisbon, Dec. 15.@Today the anni- versary of the revolt of the seminarists was marked by the throwing of bomb at the bishop of Braganza- The latter was uninjured. The police are looking for the authors of the attack, to which no particular political signifi- canoe is attached
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-16
CUT WIRES, ROBBED BANK.
Robbers at PaoIi, Okla, Sever Com
 munications and Get S3,SOO.

Ardmore. Okla, Dec. 15.-After cut ting all telegraph and telephone wires entering Paoli Okla, robbers today dynamited the State Bank of PaoiI and escaped with sS,sOO cash. A posse is in pursuit
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-16
May Practice Before U. S. Supreme
 Court

Washington, Dec. 15.-Ergene w Chapin. former prohibition candidate for president, was admitted to practice before the supreme court of the Unit ed States today. MT. Chapin was pre- sented to the court by Senator Lafol- lette of Wisconsin. Carrie Nation was among the interested spectators.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-16
New York State Senator Raines Dead.

Canandaigua, N. Y, Dec. 16.-State Senator John Raines died this morning at 1.45 o'clock. John Raines had been chief of the republican forces on the floor of the New York state senate since his election as its president pro- tempore in 1902.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-16
A. o. U. w. New Supreme Lodqe.

Kansas City, Mo, Dec. 15.-Repre- sentatives of the Missouri Kansas, Arizona, New Mexico, Nebraska, Col orado mad Massachusetts grand lodges of the Ancient Order of United Work men decided today to form new su- preme lodge under the name of the Ma tional Ancient Order of United Work men.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-16
Explosion of MoItan Metal.

Bethlehem, Pa; Dec. 15.--An explo- sion of molten metal at the Bethlehem steel works today instantly burned to death one employe, fatally injured an- other and seriously burned four others.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-16

Rotterdam, Dec. 15.-The German steamer Helene Menzell, from Mobile and Norfolk for this port, and the Swedish steamer Motala Strom, were in collision today off Maasluis, and both vessels were damaged, but to what extent is not yet known.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-16
Cabled Paragraphs

Santiago, Chill, Dec. 15.-The naval committee of the chamber of deputies today decided to recommend the con struction of two battleships of the Dreadnought class, the same to be completed within three years.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-16
Cables His. Resignation to President
 Taft.

Honolulu. Dec. 15.-Arthur A. Wild CT, associate justice of the supreme court of Hawaii. who recently an- nounced his intention of retiring from office in January, has cabled his res- ignation to President Taft and asked for its immediate acceptance.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-16
s126,ooo Fire at Toronto.

Toronto, Ont, Dec. 15.-Fire today in the fruit warehouse of White 2 company and McWilliams & Everist, Church and Front streets, caused a loss estimated at $126,00O; well in- sured.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-16
Rewards Offered for Kidnapped eirI.

Louisville, Dec. 15.-F'red F. Kellner, father of the missing child, Alma Kell- ner, today offered a reward of $1,000 for information leading to the recov cry of his daughter.
 Frankfort, Ky, Dec. Ex-Governor Wilson today offered reward of $500 for the arrest and conviction of the kidnappers of Alma Kellner.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-16
U. s. Glass Co. Dividend.

Pittsburg, Dec. 15.-The board of di- rectors of the United States Glass Go. declared a quarterly dividend today of per cent, on the capital stock, pay able Dec. 23, 1909.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-16
Waterbury Property Attached for Debt.

Waterbury, Conn.,, Dec, 15.-Creditors with claims amounting to nearly s10,- 900 against E. P. Oakes and Ali G. l Harrington tonight attached the Hotel l Marlborough and the smoke shop, both conducted by the firm of Oakes &Her- I rington.