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Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-26
ARGUMENTS HEARD
On Bill Removing Woman's Relief
Corps Home at Cromwell to Moro
ton.

Hartford. Feb 25.-The legislative
committee on appropriations heard ar
guments at the capitol this afternoon
on the bill concerning an appropria-
ton for the Womans Relief Corps
home at Cromwell, the object of the
measure being to bring about a re-
moval of the home to Noroton. where
the soldiers home is now located.
Mrs Elizabeth Z. Bevin, of East
Hampton. president of the Woman's
Relief Corps Home association. read
a long statement to the COMMITTEES,
giving the reasons for the desired
change. and others who spoke in favor
of it were Past Commanders of the
Connecticut G. A. R., Appel and May,
who spoke strongly in favor of the
bfll. The hearing was attended by a
large delegation Of Womans Relief
scOrps
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-26
MRS. TEAL IN JURYs HANDS.
Charged with Attempted Suborna-
ton of Perjury in Gould Divorce Suit.

New York. Feb. 25.-After brief
speeches by the lawyers and a still
briefer charge to the jury by Judge
Foster, the case of Mrs. Ben Teal, wife
of a theatrical manager, charged with
attempted subornation of perjury in
connection with Mrs. Frank Gould's
suit for divorce. went to the jury late
today. The jury was still considering
the evidence late tonight. Mrs. Teal
Wept while her lawyer was summing
up, declared repeatedly that she was a
much Wronged woman, and that all the
witnesses against her in the case were
'perjured enemies - this woman
At 11.15 p. m. Judge Foster ordered
the jury locked up for the night Mrs
Teal was remanded to the Tombs. Two
friends beside her husband sat with
Mrs. Teal during the long ordeal.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-26
Actress Leona Anderson to Be Mar
ried Saturday.

New York Feb. 25.-Lewis Glnter
Young. a former partner Of A. o.
Brown, whose brokerage firm went in
to Bankruptcy last fall, Obtained a H.
cense to marry Miss Leona Aronson
at the city hall today. Miss Aronson
Is a chum OF Edna Wallace Hopper
whom Mr.. Brown married some time
ago. She is 20 years old, a native OF
st. Louis. and is known on the stage
as Leona Anderson. The marriage
Will take place next Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-26
NORTHWESTERN DID NOT AFFECT
WRECKED STEAMER sTARIN
Southeast Storm Of Half Its Force
Would Break Her Up.

Bridgeport, Feb. 25.-Although a
high gale was blowing on Long Is
land ssdnd all day today, driving yes
sels Of all kinds to shelter and kicking
up very rough sea, the wreck Of the
steamer John H. Starin on the break
water at the mouth of the harbor here.
was not affected. The gale came from
the west, and the stranded steamer
was fully protected from its effects, as
she lies in the hollow Of the break
water curve. A southeasterly storm of
half the force Of .today's blow would
probably break her up.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-26
Husband Killer Acquitted by Jury.

New York. Feb. 25.-Rose Gratzione.
90 years old, who when but a bride OF
six months shot and killed her hus-
bard Dominica, because unable to en-
dure longer his alleged brutal conduct.
was acquitted OF the charge OF murder
in the second degree by jury in
Brooklyn tonight. = There was an ar
fectiRg scene wheh the jury decreed
that the young woman might go free.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-26
STEAMSHIP FLORIDA SOLD
AT AUCTION FOR s22o,5Oo.
This is the Ship Which Rammed the
Republic of Nantucket Island.

New York, Feb. 25-The steamship
Florida Of the Lloyd Italiono line
which last month rammed and sank
the White star liner Republic in a FOG
off Nantucket Island, was sold today
at auction for s220,5 500 at her pier in
South Brooklyn to a man who gave
the name OF NJ. A. Mosle and is said
to he a Philadelphian.
The sale Of the vessel. with the 500
600 passage and freight monies previ-
ously deposited, puts Commissioner
Alexander, as trustee, In possession OF
S240.500. which. under admiralty law
should the Florida be held responsible
for the sinking Of the Republic. win be
the only fund from which to pay claims
for damages. The value OF the Repub
lie alone was placed In the libel at
81 E00,0e and 100000 more was asked
for loss Of freight and passenger bag
gage.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-26
Priee Of ciearettss to Be Raised.

New York, Feb. 25.-As the result
of conferences by prominent cigarette
dealers throughout the country, the
price of cigarettes. 1t is stated. is about
to be raised. The increase Will be one
only in the sense that standard prices
are TO be restored on brands which
during the past few years have been
selling in~nearly all cigar stores under
the regular price
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-26
FUNERAL OF DR.. W. 7. BULL
Held in St. Thomas Church. New
Yort--lnternent in Newport.

New York. Feb. 25.--Funeral services
over the body of DR.. William T. Bull,
the famous surgeon, who died Recently
or cancer, were held today in st. Thorn
as church. Rev. DIR. z. NJ. Stires, the
rector, conducted the services, which
were attended by distinguished audi
@nce, including Elihu Root, J. H.
Choate, Frederick w. Vanderbilt and a
host Of noted medical men.
The body Of Dr.. Bull was taken to
night to Newport, where interment VIII
occur tomorrow.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-26
Agricultural Appropriation Bill il
House.

time Of the senate was occupied today
with the consideration Of the agri-
cultural appropriation bin. Many
items of the bill providing for various
Investigations and matters relating to
new legislation were stricken from the
bill on points OF order, The forestry
service was again severely criticised
by Senators Carter and Hepburn.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-26
Auto Endurance Test New York 10
Boston, 243 Miles

New York. Fe6. 25.--In connection
with the automobile show at Boston.
IN March. New York enthusiasts have
arranged for an endurance contest he-
tween this city and Boston 10 be given
on the morning OF March II. The dfa-
tance between the two cities By tire
route mapped out Is 24s miles. which
will Be covered IN i2 hours ana MIN
ntes OF actual running time.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-26
Mother and Children Narrowly Escaped
from Burninu DWELLING,

Stratford, Conn, Feb. 25-The
dwelling owned and occupied by Jacob
UElmalIn, nilkman. in this town, was
totally de stroyed by fire this afternoon
with a loss Of $500 and little insur-
ance. The fra started from a defective
chimney and spread so rapidly that
Mrs. Uhlmann and two small children
narrowly escaped. The Stratford new
chemical engine had its first run, but
the building was burned before il ar
rived.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-26
HEAVY SEAS WASHED
HER DECKS FORE AND AFT
Grew Of Nantucket Shoals Lishtship
Forced Below Decks.

Newport. r. l., Feb. 25-No gale
Of the winter has been more severe
Of the coast than that which ragged
today according TO 8 wireless mes
sage from the Nantucket Shoals light
ship, received at the naval wireless
station here this afternoon The mes
sage stated that the wind was blow
Sng seventy miles an hour from the
northwest Seas were breaking over
the lightship, washing her decks fore
Nnd aft. The members Of the crew
we're below decks with the matches
battened down and everything snugly
secured. The wireless operator had
considerable difficulty in maintaining
o foothold while he was sending the
message. The sky was clear.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-26
NO CUT in STEEL co. WAGES.
Judge Gary Repeats Denial of Per-
sistent Run1ors.

New York. Feb. 25.-Judge Gary of
the United States Steel corporation
again issued a denial Of the persistent
rumors that a cut IN the wages OF the
corporations forty thousand employees
on or about April / had been decided
upon. The proposition bad not even
been considered, he repeated. As TO
the situation in the trade, Judge Gary
said thar no considerable business had
resulted so far from the price cuts.
He declined to venture any predictions.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-26
Copper Mines Not to Shut Down.

New York, Feb. 25.-Denia1s were
made today of some of the runlors
which had been in circulation of a
shutdown OF some Of the copper mines
and also Of the reports that an open
market in the copper trade was con-
templated. The early losses, which
were particularly severe in the copper
stocks. were partly made UP following
these deniaIs.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-26
Fine Bank Building Opened at San
tiago, Cuba.

Santiago. Cuba, Feb. 25.-The new
building of the National bank. fine
structure in the Greek style of archi-
lecture, was opened with much cere-
mony here today. Addresses were made
by prominent citizens, and the bank
gave an elaborate luncheon. Among
the speakers were Edmond G. Vaughan
president of the institution.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-26
Vote on Ocean Mail Subsidy Next
Monday,

Washington. Feb. 25.-The house of
representatives will probably vote on
the senate ocean mail subsidy bill next
Monday. A careful canvass of the
house is in progress. Not until the
poll Is completed will the rules COM
mittee consider a rule for the vote on
the bill.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-26
IMMENSE lLe PACKS
COMING DOWN FROM NORTH
Anchor Liner Damaged by Collision
With Floating Ice in Mid-ooean.

New York, Feb. 25.-The Anchor
line steamer Furnessia, one Of the
vessels that went 20 the rescue when
the steamers Republic and Florida col
lided off Nantucket light reached port
today. showing the effects of col
lision with heavy floating ice in mid
ocean.
The Furnessias bow-pates were
deeply indented and a slight leak that
followed kept the pumps going during
the rest OF the trip.
The collision with the ice occurred
last Friday night and its severity can
be imagined by the fact that several
passengers were thrown to the decks
when the collision occurred.
Recent returning steamers report
immense ice packs coming down from
the north, indicating an early break
0f the ice fields in the Arctic ocean.
one steamer reported passing through
an ice field fifty miles in extent.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-26
Insurance Matters.

The committee on insurance report
ed favorably on the following amend
ment to the charter of the Aetna In
suranee company: That the Aetna In
surance company may issue policies
of insurance against damage to auto
mobiles resulting from fire. from the
hazards of transportation and marine
navigation, from theft of any of its
parts or equipment, and from collision
with a stationery or moving object.
Calendar.
The committee also reported favor
ably on the following amendment to
the charter of the Connecticut Fire
Insurance company: THAT the Con-
necticut Fire Insurance company of
Hartford is hereby authorized to in
sure against loss or damage by wind,
or hailstones, lightning, tornadoes, cy-
clones, leakage of sprinklers, and
Sprinkling systems, installed or main
tanned for the purpose of protNcting
against fire, and by explosion, whether
fire ensures or not; provided the same
shall be clearly expressed in the pol
icy; but nothing herein expressed shall
be construed to empower said COM
pany to insure against loss or damage
to person or property resulting from
explosion of steam boilers. Calendar.
Calendar.
Tabled Resolution amending the
charter of the Chestnut Hill Reservoir
company.
Adjourned to Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-26
AGED VERMoNTER KILLED WIFE
ANp TRIED TO COMMIT SUICIDE
She Was 20 Years His Junior and Had
Left Him.

Springfield. VT, Feb. 25.-Upon the
refusal Of his wife to again live with
him, Robert A. Glynn, 72 years old.
shot and killed her in North Spring
field today and then shot himself.
-Glynn will probably survive Mrs.
Glynn, who was 20 years younger than
her husband, left him on January IA.
and dled a libel for divorce. alleging
intOlerable cruelty. Mrs. Glynn had
been living with her daughter, Mrs.
Lillian Stafford, since~ the separation.
While walking down the main street
Of North Springfield today Mrs. Glynn
was accosted by her husband, who
had been hiding behind tree. Glynn
failing to induce her to return to his
home, drew a revolver and fired three
shots at his wife, which took effect
in the body. The woman died imme-
diately.
The murderer then fired three shots
into his breast, but the bullets failed
to reach vital part
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-26

After a defense Of the secret service
by Mr.. Drisco1 of New York, Mr.. Taw-
ney of Minnesota attacked Chief Wllkic
and accused him of standing practical
ly alone in the campaign against con-
grass restricting his activities.
On the vote being taken, the amend
ment Of Mr.. Bennett was rejected. Al to
153.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-26
GEORGE L. LILDEY.
fyoyprnor
Features of Measure.

The bill which the commission draft
ed and which is now before the legis-
lature provides for the creation of a
public service commission which shall
have general supervision of all rail-
road, street railway. gas. electric. wa
ter, express. telephone and telegraph
companies.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-26
WoonapcEet Weavers Strike for More
Paw

Woonsocket, r. l., Feb. 25.--A strike
Of 1S0 weavers employed by the Mont
rose Woolen company caused a shut
down Of the company'S mills tonight.
The weavers ask for higher wages be-
fore the Introduction Of a two loom
system. The plant has been running
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-26
ss,1s2 FOR DEPosIToRs
Of tFe DefLnct Watertown Savings
Bank Who Are ErtitIed to Interest.

Watertown, Conn, Feb. 25.-On an
order received today from Judge Cur
tiss Of the superior court, Receiver S
Mclean Buckingham Of the defunct
Watertown Savings bank will pay the
surplus Of Ss,162 in his hands to the
depositors Of the bank who are enti-
tied to interest, of whom there are IT'S.
This sum is sufficient to allow each
depositOr 55 per cent. of the total
amount Of interest due ~ his savings
when the bank closed its doors in 1903
on account of the defalcations Of Bur
ton H. Mattoon, its treasurer. All the
depositOrs were paid the face value Of
their deposits in 1907. and the bonds
men Of Mattoon, who lost much prop
erry on account of his crime, appealed
unsuccessfully to the supreme court
for this surplus a. reimbursement.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-26
SHOT DEAD BY BURGLAR.
Daughter of Principal of Hamilton,
Ontario, School.

Hamilton, Ont, Feb. 25.-Miss Ethel
Kinrade daughter OF T. H. Kinrade,
principal of the Ramon street school,
was shot dead today by a burglar
She and her sister Flossie were alone
in the house when a man walked in
and demanded money. Flossie was in
the act of handing the man her purse
when he drew a revolver and shot her
sister. When the police arrived the
man had disappeared and the girl was
found dead with five bullets in her
body An attempt was made Sunday
to rob the house.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-26
-Four Killed bv Arkans.s Torrado.

little Rock. Ark, Feb. 25.-The num-
bsr OF dead in eastern Arkansas az a.
result Of Tuesdays tornado IS placed
n1 four. the seriously injured 81, and
che less seriously injured at two score
or more.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-26
MILL RESERVOIR DAM BURST.
Hround Floors of All Mills on Che
pachet River Flooded.

BurrillVille. r. l., Feb. 25.-The
ground floors OF all the mills along the
banks OF the Chepaehet river were
9ooded today following the breaking
oof the mill reservoir dam a mile west
Of Chepachet village. The heavy rains
Of the past two days swelled the res
ervoir so that today the water burst
its bounds and rushed through the viii
aages Of Mapleville. Oakland and Mo-
hogan. The finishing rooms Of the
mills are located generally on the
ground floor. and in some cases II
was found necessary to remove the
cloth
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-26
PtiIan+hrOrist R. M. erues Dead.

Greenwich. Conn, Feb. 25.--R. NJ
Bruce, a former member Of the New
York stock exchange. who gave to this
@nwn a town hall. a park and a work.
mG girls home, died today.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-26

st. Petersburg. Feb 25.-Vladimir
NJ. Purishkevich, monarchist MEM
Der of the duma, has been condemned
TO spend one month in jail because
he wrote an alleged insulting letter to
Madam Filosofon, the organizer of
the Woman's Equal Rights congress.
He viii appeal.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-26

That War Between Austria and
Servta is imminent is not believed in
Berlin semi-official quarters, though
the diplomats in st. Petersburg think
Austria will move against Servia with
in a fortnight.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-26

Charges That Duncan B. Cooper had
defaulted while a master in chancery
some twenty years ago to the extent
of over 100000 were made at the Car
mack murder trial in Nashville
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-26

Prince Casinir Saptska Kodenski, Of
a noted Austrian line, heir to great
estates in Galicia, was drowned by a
boat capsizing off Teneriffe.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-26

Lunabermen/ Are Active in develop
ing trong opposition to the removal
of the duty on Canadian lumber.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-26
VAIN SEARCH FOR
STOLEN $4,000 NECKLACE
Taken from Miss croeker at San
Francisco Mardi Gras Ball.

San Francisco. Feb. 25.-Detectlves
vainly searched the st. Francis hotel
today for the $4,000 necklace lost by
or stolen from Miss Jennie CroclSer
at the Mardi Gras ball Tuesday night.
No clew 10 the mysterious disappear
ance has been found. Miss Crocier
declared she did not believe any OF
the persons at the bail stole the neck
lace
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-26

Sir John Gorell Barnes, who resigned
as president Of the divorce court to ac-
cept a peerage, will Introduce a bill in
the house of lords reforming the di-
vorce laws Of England.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-26

st. Petersburg, Feb. 25-An order
published today, calling the reserv-
lists of certain classes to the colors
for their annual training is being
given a great deal of attention by the
sensational press of st. Petersburg.
This step is in noi way connected with
the present crisis; it applies only to
the regular summer manoeuvres.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-26
One Year in Jail for stabbine a Man.

WATERBURY,, CONN. Feb. 25.-Judge
George W. Wheeler today sentenced
Michael Polinzer to serve one year in
Jail on the charge Of assault. Polinzer
stabbed John Kutas who lived in the
same house with Polinzer, on Sunday
evening, Feb. 13, the two men having
an argument which ended in knives
being used. Kutas' stab wounds did
not prove serious. Polinzer was ar
rested on the charge of assault with
intent to kill, but the jury found him
guilty of simple assault.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-26
Cabled Paragraphs

Valparaiso, Feb. 25.-The govern
ment has decided to construct on the
straits of Magellan a high tower for
wireless communication with Valpa-
raiso.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-26

II Was Persistently Reported in
Pittsburg that graft indictments would
be brought against SO members of the
councils.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-26

Toledo. Spain, Feb. 25.-Cardinal
Ciriaco Maria Sancha Hervas, arch
bishop of Toledo, died here today. He
was born in 1893. and was created a
cardinal in 1894.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-26

The Russian Government Has Taken
steps to prevent railway officials on the
line west of Harbin from using vio-
lence toward Chinese who have refused
to pay taxes.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-26

Women Suffragists and +nti-suffra
gists attended a hearing at Albany on
the Hill-Toombs resolution to remove
the word male from the constitution.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-26

Rear Admiral Samuel r. Franklin
(retired) died in Washington.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-26

The linen industry Of ireland employs
10, 600
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-26

Both Houses OF Congress were tat
ODDS over the proposition TO divide the
battleship fleet between the Atlantic
and the Pacific.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-26
Connecticut
General Assembly
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE on
INSURANCE.
AUTOMOBILE HEARING TUESDAY
Petitions in Favor of a Connecticut
commission on Immigration-one
Saloon to 1000 Population.

Hartford. Feb. 25-The senate was
called to order at Ills by Lieutenant
Governor Weeks. Prayer by Chaplain
Sexton.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-26

1t Was Announced at Concord, n. H.,
that Congressman Samuel w. Mccall
had declined to become president OF
Dartmouth college.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-26

Many Women Prominent Socially ir
London were arrested for taking part
in a suffragette demonstration.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-26
Commission on Education.

The committee on education report
ed that the report of the commission
on education be ordered on file in the
Office of the secretary of state The
report was accepted. The recon-
mendations of the governor in refer
ence to education were ordered on file
in the secretary's Office on the recon-
mendation of the committee on educa-
tim
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-26
Condensed Telegrams

Senator elect Root Arrived in Albany
from Hot Springs, AJAX.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-26
THE HOUSE.

Speaker Banks called the house to
order at Ills. The house chaplain.
the Rev. Franklin Countryman, offered
PRAYER,
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-26

Washington Dispatches Said there
was reason to hope that the Gallinger
ship subsidy bill might be passed at
this session of congress.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-05-28
DIR. T.. G. SUTPHEN'S ARTIST
SON is SEEKING DIVORCE.

Robert Morris Sutphen, son OF Dr.
Theron Y. Sutphen, the eye specialist
who is now living at the Hotel Wind
sor, Orange, is suing his wife. Mary
Josephine O'Rourke Sutphen, for alb
solute divorce on statutory grounds.
The couple have been separated foI
some time. the wife having been study
ing at the Beth Israel Hospital to be-
ONE a trained nurse, In order hat she
might arm a livlihood for herself and
4-year-old daughter. Virginia.
While a correspondent Is named IL
the bill of complaint, the husband ad-
mits that he does not know him by
name, merely describing him as aoou'
six feet tall, very broad shoulders, and
having a smooth face.
Sutphen Is an artist and gives his
age as twenty-six, his wife being
twcnty-three. The e~lopen1ent OF the
couple five a 6 was q sensation
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-05-28
HOLD UP MANHATTAN
RESTAURANT; ROB DINERS.

NEW YORK, May 2s.-Four men
with drawn revolvers and in true wild
WESTERN style held up about thirty
women and men in Fishmann's restau-
rent, at 444 Seventh avenue, early to-
cay and robbed them of all the money
they had.
The robbers threatened to kill any
who made an cutlery. After becoming
satisfied that they had all the money II
was possible to get they backed our
and disappeared west in Thirty fourth
street.
The highwaymen, who are believed
to be members of the Chick Tucker
band" waited until Policeman Claus
son a left his post. before they made
the raid.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-05-28
/ OBITUARY. !
* \
DIES AFTER BEING
ILL ONE HOUR.

After an illress of IN hour. Jams w.
Housed died in his h.me, lis South
Eleventh street, last night. Mr.. Housed.
who was a commercial traveller, was 70
years old. He had complained of feel
ing i'll last night wner he reached home
and an hour later was dead. Ee is sur
vived by his widow, Mrs. Isabella Hou-
sci, and three sons, Clarence M, j. VIII
son and Harry. The latter is deputy
county auditor.
Mr.. Housed was born in Warren
county and came to Newark thirty
seven years ago. He was a past chan
cellor of the knights of Pythias and a
member of the Roseville Baptist Church
The funeral services will be held in
the house on Sunday at 2 p. m. Inter
ment will be in Rosedale Cemetery.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-05-28
JAMES j. Witty DIES.

James j. Witty. eldest son of Mrs.
Charles A. Flath and nephew of Will
lam J.. Hagan, died yesterday afternoon
in his mothers residence, "a Second
street, after a long illness Of a compli-
cation of diseases. Mr.. Witty was
born in Newark % years ago and after
attending ST. Johns Parochial School
in Mulberry street was employed in the
accounting department of the New
York and New Jersey Telephone Com
pany until he became i'll about two
months ago. He was also an active
member of st. Johns Sacred Heart and
Holy Name Society. The funeral will
be held from his residence on Monday
morning. A solemn high requiem mass
will be celebrated in St. Joseph's
Roman Catholic Church. The inter-
ment will be in the Cemetery of the
Holy Sepulchre.