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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-14

Boston, Jan. 13.-Cardenio F1avius
king, former financial agent and bro
ker, who maintained palatial offices in
Boston and New York. and who, for
a short time. was publisher of daily
Eaper here. was tonight sentenced by
Judge Schofield in the superior Grim
inal court to serve a term of not less
than ten and not more than fourteen
years at hard labor in the state prison
at Charlestown. On December 20
King was convicted in 27 counts of an
Indictment charging him with larceny
and embezzlement and with securing
by false pretences the sum of $4,000
from his customers.
Prisoner Reviews Story Of His Life.
The sentence followed a dramatic
statement by King in court, during
which he reviewed the story of his
life. his fight from Boston and his
travels in England, France and Cey-
Jon. He declared that he was inno-
cent of any wrong intent in any of
his acts, and in closing his address
he accused Thomas w. Lawson of Sc
cretly fighting him and bringing him
to financial fuin.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-14
s234,ooo,oOo TO RUN 4
POSTAL SERVICE IN 1910.
Decision Reached By tiou,e Commit
tee or Postoffices and POST Roads.

Decision Reached By tiou,e Commit
tee or Postoffices and POST Roads.
Washington, Jan. 13.-It will re-
quire $224,0.0,000 to run the postal
service during the fiscal year 1910, ac-
cording to the decision reached today
by the house committee on post ffices
and post roads. Recommendation Of
the appropriation of this amount will
be included in the report that the
committee win submit to the house
shortly. The amount is an increass ;
of about twelve million dollars over
the amount appropriated for the pres
ent fiscal year. Among the changes
recommended are the following: "A
provision in the bill agreed on by the
committee will promote Gfty per cent.
of the eligible $1,10O clerks and car
riers to S1.200 provision is made for
the promotion of S1.2d0 apartment car
clerks to $1,300; an increase of ST.
114,000 for the extension of the rural
service is provided.
Additional clerks are authorized to
the number of 1900; additional carriers
1,e00 and railway mail service $50.
The total appropriation for clerks
is $31,S00,00: for carriers S29750 900;
railway mail clerks $19,465,000 and
rural carriers, S37, $780, 600.
An increase in the transportation
cost by the railroads necessitated an
increase for this part of the service.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-14
AZ Bodies
Taken from Mine
THREE RESCUE CREWS OF a
MEN EACH ARE AT work.
REsCUERS FACE CHASTITY SIGHT
Mine Experts Unable to Account for
Two Explosions in Same Mine in
Such Short Space of Time.

Bluefield, w. Va, Jan. ia total
of 35 bodies have been taken from the
Inflated mine at Lick Branch.
Three rescue crews of 40 men each,
led by State Mine ms <cctors Grady,
Nicholson and Warner, are at work.
The man in these crews report the
most CHASTITY sights within the torn
and fire swept corridors and workings
of the mine, where bodies are found
mangled and mutilated beyond identi-
fication.
Bodies MutiIated.
1t is difficult, they declare, to distin-
guish between white and black besause
they are so frightfully buRed.
Some bodies taken from the mines
resembed charred masses Of flesh
more than human beings. From some
bodies the legs are gone, from others
the arms. One was completely head
less,
Expert Miners Mystified.
Experienced mine men are authority
for the statmeent that this is the first
case on record where two explosions
took place in the same mine in such
a short space of time, and are unable
to explain its cause.
Bluefields, W. Va, Jan. 14.-Forty-
seven bodies had been taken at one
o'clock this morning from Lick Branch
mine at Switchback. w. Va, wheTe a
fatal explosion occurred Tuesday.
An official statement issued late last
night "wednesday by the colliery
company estimates the total number Of
dead at 81 and saws the number will
not exceed SO. The remainder of the
bodies will be taken out today.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-14
New York State Superintendent Of In
surance Resigns.

Albany, N. Y, Jan. 13.-Otto Kel-
sey, state superintendent of insur-
ance, whom Governor Hughes twice
unsuccessfully tried to remove from
office, tonight sent his formal resig-
nation to the governor and tomorrow
VIII assume the duties of first deputy
state comptroller. Before leaving his
office tonight the attaches of the in
surance department presented Mr..
Kelsey with a silver loving cup. Gov
ernor Hughes is not expected to flI
the vancancy before next week.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-14
New York city's Big Gain in Tax on
Real Estate

New York, Jan. 13-From figures
made public today by the tax depart
ment it results that the city\of New
York for the current year 1909 will
derive more than 800. .OO0, 900 more
from this years tax levy. on real es-
tate alone. A valuation Of s6.zSO.521, =
159 is placed upon the real estate of
the city in the departments report,
showing the tentative valuation upon
which it purposes to levy taxes for
1909. This is an increase over the
final assessment OF 1908 of S139, ,029. 900.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-14
Steam Schooner Being Pounded TO
Pieces in Breakern.

Surf, Cal, Jan. 13.-The steam
chooner Sybil Marston, with crew
# twenty-five bound from Grays Har-
Dor, Wash, for Redondo, Col, iumber>
aden, was driven ashore off Surf last
hight and today is being battered to
pieces in the breakers a mile below
his point Two Of the crew were
lrowned while attempting to reach
shcre in the small boats. The remain-
der Of the crew landed safely. The
steamer was one Of the finest OF her
class on the Pacific.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-14
$4,000 for chiIdren's Fairgrounds in
District of Columbia.

Washington, Jan. 13.-Practically the
whole session of the house of repre-
sentatives today was devoted to dis
cussion of an amendment to the Dis
trict of Columbia appropriation bill
appropriating $15,O2O for chiIdren's
Fairgrounds. The subject occasioned a
lively debate. The supporters of the
proposition prevailed and the amend
ment accordingly was adopted.
The bill was still pending when the
house at 5.04 p. m. adjourned.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-14
MILITIA ON GUARD IN
ADJUTANT GENERALS OFFICE.
Acting Adjutant General Refuses to
Retire on Governors Order.

Bismarck. N. D., Jan. ia. P.
Poke of Valley City, commander of
the state infantry, was today appoint
ed adjutant general by Governor
Burke, vice T. P. Poole, retired by the
governor. MIR. Poke had been acting
adjutant general for the last few days.
though Poole refused to retire or to
turn over the bodIs and papers of his
office. claiming his appointment was
for life, by virtue of a constitutional
provision. The militia is still on
guard in the adjutant generals office,
under direct command Of Governor
Burke. and an ordec will be issued for
a courtmartial of Poole, who is under
arrest for disobeying the governors
orders.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-14
Condensed kilograms

American 9astIeships. calllas az
Villefrance. were ordered to extend
their stay until January %.
The japanese Press Rebels at tie
proposed Segregation plan in Califor-
MIA, calling it a violation of treaty
rights.
Tiffany G. Co. ordered plans for a
seven story building adjoining the sit-
of the firms place of business in Fifth
avenue.
A Jury Awarded Mrs. Alfred r.
Goslin $50O00 damages i'm her aliena-
tion suit against her husbands ste
nographer.
The l1ternsticna Association #
Aeranauts planned to offer S24a, 900 in
prizes for airshIp and dirigible balloon
competitions.
The SD Annual Meeting Of the New
York State association Of school COM
missions and superintendent was
opened at Albany.
The Executive Council Of the Amer
ican Federation of Labor pre- pared to
confer on the Gompers contempt de-
cision and the appeal thcrefrom.
Washington Dispatches Stated that
the republican members of the ways
and means committee had Joted to
eliminate trade agreements" in the
new tariff bill.
Henry Carleton Wari, son of well
/ to-dO parents, was dishonOrably dis
charged from the Marine corps after
icing tried by a courtmartial on
charge of theft.
Victor Morawetz Testified TO the
negotiations he conducted which re-
ulted in the conditions calling forth
the governments suit to dissolve the
Onion Pacific merger.
Mrs. Jane carroll Parks Caldwell,
the bride of a Week. who left her rich
husband in Kentucky. sdiG she hoped
he and Mrs. William Milne would ap-
ply for divorce, so she and Milne
could wed.
Scores of Men, whose life work has
heen devoted to n study of the prob
lens of forestry and conservation are
in Washington attending the 2Sth an
nual meeting of the American Fores-
try association.
First Writing His Wife that he
feared he would lose his position be.
cause of mistake in the cash, julius
c. Sestini committed suicide at his
nome. 1,730 Melville avenue, yesterday.
Shy taking poison.
The Receivers fer the Metropolitan
street railway sent a letter. almost
defiant in tone, to the pubic serv-
ice commission, in response to mis-
sive addressed by Charm an Wilcox
to the receivers on Monday
There Was Sent to the Somerset
county (N. - Jail yesterday a man
who was found in a nude condition
late Monday night in woods at the
James B. Duke estate. near Raritan.
He appeared to be dazed and could
give no information about himself.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-14
THREE Old PEOPLE ROBBED.
Masked Burglars Get $500 at a
Pennsylvania Farmhouse.

Pittshurg, Pa. Jan. 13.-Bmding
gagging and assaut5ing Solomon
Loughner. so years old, and his two
aged sisters. six mask men last
night ransacked the house, secured
about S1.500 in cash. ats their supper
and fed. The victims liv- on an iso
lated farm between Jeanette and Har-
rison City.
The aged brother AMI sisters are in
serious condition from the treatment
and shock received at the hands of
the six highwaymen.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-14
PROVIDENCE MAN
SHOOTS SYRACUSE WOMAN.
The Proprietress of a Resort and Then
>Attempts Suicide.

Syracuse, n. Y, Jan. 13.-Irving
Judson Chase of Providence, r. l.,
shot Nellie Harris the proprietress Of
a resort at No 517 East Washington
street, this evening, and then attempt
ed suicide with the same gun.
Both lie at the Hospital of the Good
Shepherd in a critical condition, but
it is said that Chase has a chance to
recover.
The tragedy revealed that Chase and
the Harris woman had been man and
wife for about two years.
All of the inmates of the house were
taken to police headquarters and held
as witnesses.
The mother of Chase. Mrs. Ida NJ.
Chase, of No. 1914 Brighton avenue.
Providence, was notified of the affair.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-14
Hammerstein Will Give Philadelphia
the Best There rs IN Opera.

Philadelphia, Jan. 13.-Oscar HAM
merstein arrived here today and went
directly to the residence Of E. T.
Stotesbury. where Mr.. Stotesbury per-
sonally agreed to take the RESPONSE
biltty for the required lien of $500. 900
on the Philadelphia opera house. M.
Hammerstein then, called on Mrs. Rey-
burn. the wife Of the mayor, and as
sured her that he would continue to
produce in this city the very highest
class Of opera.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-14
S684,0oo TO Resurface Roads of Massa
chusetts

Boston, Jan. 13.-The sum of $6S4.OO
will be necessary during the coming
year to resurface the roads of the
state, according to the annual report
Of the Massachusetts highway COM
mission, made public today. A fee on
automobiles, based on horse power, is
recommended. the proceeds to be de-
voted to the resurfacing work. The
commission states that of the amount
needed for the resurfacing work 1885,
GOO is made necessary by the damage
to the roads caused by automobiles.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-14
Rate of Postage on Third and Fourth
Class Matter by Rural Delivery.

Washington, Jan. 13.-To make the
rate Of postage on third and fourth
class matter on rural free delivery
routes equal to two cents a pound is
the object of a bill introduced today
by Representative Foster of Vermont.
The measure provides that no package
exceeding ten pounds in weight shah
be received for conveyance. and that
the postage rates on the matter spe-
Gifted shall be one cent for eight
ounces or less, two cents for eight to
sixteen ounces. and two cents a pound
or fraction thereof for packages over
two pounds in weight.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-14
Italian Chamber of Deputies Appreei-
ates the Kind Sympathy of America.

Washington Jan. 13.-Speaker Can
non today had read in the house OF
representatives the following cable-
gram from President Marorri of the
Italian chamber of deputies:
Rome, Jan. 10, 1909.
'In the name of the members Of tho
chamber of deputies, l beg to convey
their sincere appreciation of the kline
sympathy shown by you in this hour
Of extreme desolation Of our country
1t is another link that binds US more
closely together in that traditional
friendship that we have always felt
for you chivalrous people"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-14
SURRENDERED TO POLICE.
Watertown Man Charged With Em-
bezzlement of Aid Funds.

Waterbury, Conn, Jan. 13.-Randall
Pearce of Watertown, charged with
embezzlemeat of the funds of the En-
ployes' Aid association Of the Water
bury Clock company, surrendered him
self to the police late this afternoon
and stated that he would plead guilty
to the charge. He refused to be re-
leased on $4,000 bail. Civil suit has
also been instituted against him by
the association and all his property at
tached.
Pearce has not been seen at the shop
since Jan. 2 and until today his where
abouts were unknown to the authori-
ties. His friends claim that worry
over domestic troubles has led to his
downfall. He was prominent in Christ
Episcopal church and entertained the
bishop of st. Adams, England, at his
home in Watertcwn last winter.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-14
FOURTEEN BALLOTS TAKEN
WITHOUT RESULT.
Indiana Democrats Fail to Make Choice
for United States Senator.

Indianapolis, Ind, Jan. 13.-The
caucus OF the democratic members of
the Indiana legislature, which met to-
night in the house of representatives
to choose a United States senator had
up to midnight failed to make choice.
Thirteen ballots had been taken and
there was a likelihood that the con-
test may result in a deadlock and no
one be chosen for some time.
The result Of the fourteenth ballot
follows: Kern 29, Shively 81, Slack 4,
Lamb Z, Hoffman 5, Menzies 4 1-2,
Niblack ! IL. Gearing 1.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-14
Suicide of Colonel Vim. H. stinsOn.

Giffstown, N. H., Jan. 13.-Colonel
William H. Stinsoh, who was for sew.
eral years master of the New Hamp-
shire State grange. committed suicide
at his home here today by shooting.
He left a letter in which he made ar
rangements for his funeral. He had, 1t
is said, acted strangely for some time
past, and his suicide is attributed to
insanity. Colonel 'Stinson was 5S
years old. He leaves a widow and
four children.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-14
Man Who Posed as British Noblsman
Sentenced to Leavenworth Peniten-
tary and Fined $1,000.

who posed as a British nobleman, waa
sentenced to three years In Leaven-
worth, Kansas, penitentiary and fined
$1,000 by a jury in the United States
district court today on a charge OF I'm
personating a United States officer.
Burke recently served a year in the
St. Louis workhouse. A Decatur. Ill,
.;irl, who was married to him in Dem
'er. obtained a divorce after his arrest
st. Louis.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-14
RUSSIA DOES NOT LIK EFT.
Settlement Between Turkey and Aus
tria Is Not Approved.

st. Petersburg, Jan. 13.-The settle
ment between Austro- Hungary and
Turkey Of the Bosnian and Herzego-
vininian question is cons derei her e
as a reverse for Russian diplomacy.
The foreign office says that the ac-
cord is purely a private one, and that
the Bosnia problem cam only ne ar
ranged through the assent Of all the
powers.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-14
PASSENGERS SHAKEN UP.
Merchants Limited on Shore Line Ran
Into Freight Train.

New Haven, Conn, Jan. 13.-The
New York ard Boston express known
4, as the Merchants Limited, from New
York over the Shore Line division of
the New York, New Haven and Hart
ford railroad, ran into a freight train
as the train was leaving the station
here tonight and derajled several cars
Of the freight. Beyond a severe shak-
ing up, none of tha passengers or the
crews Of the two trains was injured.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-14
Use of Pension Offi,e fer Inaugural
Ball

Washington. Jan. 13-Tne senate to-
cav passed bill permitting the use
of the pension Office for the inaugural
hall in connection with the inargura-
tion Of Mr., Taft. Senator Scott, in
charge of tfe measure, explained that
it contained the usual provision for
special pO11ce, etc, to provide for the
pickpockets and others who come hero
on occasion of inaugurations.'
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-14
BOY PLEADED GUILTY
To Shooting the Rev. Arturo Azenoio
in Central Park.

New York, Jan. 13.-Enriuue Delara.
the II year old San Dominican student
who fatally shot the Rev. Arturo Azen-
clio last September in Central Park.
pleaded guilty today In the supreme
Tor the killing Of the priest. He was
remanded until Jan. 70 for sentence.
The priest met the lad on a steamer
which was bringing them from San
Domingo, and befriended him after
their arrival here, the two living to-
gether. On the night of the tragedy
the two men went walking in the park.
where Delsra shot his benefactor and
robbed him Of sis in cash.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-14
100000 YOUNG CHRISTIANS
Will Be Following in the Footsteps Of
Christ if Plans Garry.

Clevelan, o., Jan. 13.-Between five
and six million young Christians will
be following in the footsteps of Christ.
not as an experiment, but permanently,
within short time, If the plans form
ed by the leaders in the movement in
Cleveland are carried out.
A committee Of thirty, composed of
ten representatives Of each of the Ep-
worth League, the Young Peoples So
ciety Of Christian Endeavor, and the
Baptist Young Peoples Union has
been appointed to undertake the task
Of making the movement a national
one.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-14
Received its sixtieth Enforcement.

Indianapolis, Ind, Jan. 13.-The ma
tlonal tariff commission convention.
approved by President Roosevelt and
by President elect William II. Taft.
called to meet in Indianapolis on Feb.
16, II and 18. received it's sixtieth in
dorsemept today. This Endorsement
was received from the American Cot
ton Manufacturers National associa-
ton. which directed that its signature
be attached to the official call.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-14
Seeks to Gust Incoming Lieutenant
Governor.

Olympia, Washh., Jan. ia COM
slaint in quo warranto was filed by
Charles b. Coon. retiring lieutenant
governor, in the supreme court today.
seeking to GUST from Office the incom-
ing lieutenant governor, NJ. 4. Hay.
The complaint alleges that Hay Is dis
qualified because he paid for adver-
tisements in newspapers during the
primary campaign, in alleged Violation
OF the primary Jaw.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-14
TO SUCCEED THOMAS c. PLArr
New York Assembly to Caucus Monday
to Name Candidate.

Albany, N. Y, Jan. 13.-Both houses
of the legislature have decided TO eau
Gus Monday night to name a candidate
for United States senator to succeed
Thomas c. Platt. Tuesday each house
will record its choice and Wednesday
they will meet in joint session to de-
clare the successful candidate elected.
That Elihu Root, secretary of state in
President Roosevelt's cabinet, will be
the republican choice, is expected. but
the democrats apparently have not vet
determined whom they will nominate
The names Of former Judge Alton B.
Parker and former Lieut.. Gov. Lewis
S. Chanler were discussed TODAY as
possible candidates.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-14
SATISFACTORY AGREEMENT
For Settlement of Disputes Between
United States and Venezuela.

Washington. Jan. 13.-It has become
evident. according to the state depart
ment. from the tone of dispatches re-
ceived from special Commissioner Bu-
chanan that he will reach a satisfac-
tory agreement with President Gomez
Of Venezuela for the settlement Of the
disputed questions between the United
states and that country. Following
this, diplomatic relations, which have
been broken off for a long time, wiH
be resumed.
The principal issues between the
two countries are the five claims of
American citizens and interests
against Venezuela, which President
Castro refused to submit to arbitra-
tion, the judgment Of the Venezuelan
courts uniformly having been adverse
20 the claims presented. Mr.. Buchan
an is in daily cable correspondence
with the state department and his
work is gradually nearing it's end.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-14
Cargo Of 10000 Bales Of Cotton on Fir.

Montgomery, Ala. Jan. 13-A spe-
ciaI to The Advertiser from Pensacola
Fla, says:
The British steamer Matteawan,
which cleared from Pensacola Tues
day with a cargo of ten thousand
bales of cotton for Havre, nut back
here this afternoon with fire in her
hold. Tonight the vessel is living in
midstream with tugs pouring water
into the holds. The cargo is valued
at $5O0,000 and the damage will be
heaVV
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-14
Nine. MeIba Sails for Europe.

New York, Jan. 13.-Mme. Nellie
Melba, the opera singer. sailed for Liv-
erpuOl today on the Cundrd liner Cam
pania. Nine. Melba expressed herself
as greatly pleased at the treatment ac-
corded her during her engage Mt ct
the Manhattan Opera house and said
she ultimately expected to make her
home here.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-14
ANOTHER INVESTIGATION.
The Demolition Of the Old PennsyI.
vania Depot at Washington.

Washington, Jan. 13. - Another
phase Of the controversy between
congress and the president developed
today when it became known at the
capitol that the senate committee on
public buildings soon will start an
investigation into the demolition Of the
old Pennsylvania depot, which was
torn down by order Of the president.
apparently in the absence Of Iegisla-
tive authority. Senator Scott. chair
man of ahe committee, has been asked
70 have his committee report on the
investigation
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-14
President viii Prize This Picture.

Waco, Tex, Jan. 13.-Lena Alexan-
der, a negress 19 years old, with her
four baby girls. born yesterday, will
be photographed and the picture sent
TO President Roosevelt. The children
are all perfectly formed and weigh five
pounds each. The husband Of the ne
gress, Ernest Alexander. has three sets
& twin brothers and sisters.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-14
Students Object to Instructors Meth
dds

Minneapolis. Mimi, Jan. 13.-Object-
ing to the method of teaching employ
ed by Instructor w. B. Newhall, 32
students Of the university of Minneso-
Ia, members Of the junior class in en-
cheering today walked from the class
room in a body. The students called
the instructors methods of teaching
kindergarten methods"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-14
Appointed Haytian Minister to the
United States.

Port au Prince, Hayti, Jan. 13.-
H. Paulus Sannon, former minister of
foreign affairs. and a leader in the
revolutionary movement which result
ed in the overthrow of the government
of President Nord Alexis. has been ap-
pointed Haytian minister to the Unit
ed States.