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Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-21
MAYOR THoMS ASKS FOR
 EDITOR LATHRoP's ARREST
That He Has Been criminally Li- belIed.

Waterbury. Sept 2O-Mayor Thoms today applied to the prosecuting at torney of the city court of Waterbury for warrant for the arrest of Will liam M. Lathrop. of the Waterbury Republican. He charged Mir. Lathrop with criminal libel in having printed an article in the Republican this morning stating that Mir. Thoms had directed city workmen to work for the candidacy of Francis T. Reeves as the democratic not inee for mayor.
 The democratic primaries will be held tomorrow. The warrant had not been issued up to o'clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-21
chicaao poIics craftinu Case.

Chicago. Sept. 20.-The taking of evidence in the trial of Edward Mo- Canp, the former police inspector, who is charged with grating and mal- feasance in office, was concluded to- day: The closing arguments will be made etmcrrov
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-21

St. Petersburg, Sept. 2O.-W. w. Rockhill, the newly appointed Amer ican ambassador to Russia, conferred with Foreign Minister Iswolsky to- day, regarding his taking official charge of the embassy before the re- turn of Emperor Nicholas. which may possibly be deferred until December. It was found impracticable 10 arrange the matter, and Montgomery Schuyler, Jr., secretary of embassy, will re- main formally in charge.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-21
OBITUARY.
Rev. Arthur Lawrence.

Stockbridge Mass. Sept 20.-Rev Arthur Lawrence, rector of St. Paurs Episcopal church here for 37 years, and one of the best known clergymen in western Massachusetts, died oday at the sge of 67 years. The Rev. MT. Lawrence is survived by his wife.
 The Rev. Dr. Lawrence was a mem- Der of the American Geographical so- ciety, the Massachusetts Military His torical society, the Harvard club of New York and the Union club of Bos-
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-21
WHEN ASIA JOINED AMERICA.
Discovery of Leaf Said to Prove the Two Once Formed One Continent.

Spokane Wash. Sept. 2O.-Scientists and ethnologists are said to have be- come much interested in the finding by Prof. T. A. Bouser of Spokane college of geinlgo leaf buried near Spokane
 The geinkgo IS distinct among plants in that there is only one genus and one species of it extant. and this is' found only fin Japan.
 While to the layman the finding 0f the "geinkgo buried deep in the soil me.ins l.ttiv or nothing. to scientists it Is a very important discovery. con firming the theory that some time In the dim past this continent and Japan were connected by land"
 Professor Bouser believes that other evidences of the prehistoricl physical connection of Asia and America can be found in the Columbia river basin.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-21
Three French BattIeships Reach New
 York.

New York. Sept. 2O.-The three bat tleships composing the squadron which will represent France in the Hudson Fulton naval ceremonies arrived off Sandy Hook last night, and two of them came up the harbor early today. They are the Justice. Liberta- and Ve- rite, sister ships, under command of Vice Admiral Lepord.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-21

Tokio, Sept. 20.--The protected cruiser Idzumo. detailed to represent Japan at San Francisco during the festival to be celebrated in that city next month. sailed today. In his speech to those who had gathered to bid him farewell, Captain Saito. the commander of the Idzumo, said he carried message of good will to Am erica.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-21

Tangier, Sept. 2O-The foreign board has drawn up a protest to the powers aganist the action of Spain in the Riff territory, claiming this to be a breach of the Algeciras agreement and charging that the Spaniards caus- ed the troubles by crossing the from tier and working the mines. The flor eign board demands the intervention of the powers to safeguard the integ- rity of Moorish territory.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-21
impressive Farewell to Charles R
 Crane.

New York, Sept. 20.-An impressive farewell was given here tonight to Charles R. Crane of Chicago, on the eve of his departure as minister to China, by the American Asiatic asso- citation. President Taft sent a cor dial letter of good will.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-21
National Rcd cross AppeaI.

Washington. Sept. 20.-The National Red Cross today issued an appeal to all its branches in the United States to procure food and clothing for the beneft of the flood sufferers in Mex
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-21
Extradition Pspers for Murderer.

Cambridge. Mass. Sept 20.-State Detective Charles E.. Byrnes left to- night for Quebec armed with extra dition papers for Henry Ferror. Fer ron was. recently indicted by the Mid dlesex grand jury op the charge of naurderinE Mrs. Florae Ejyeys at Low
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-21
Joseph N. Tubbs.

Rochester. N. T.. Sept. 20.-Joseph N. Tubbs. engineer and expert on wa terworks died at 3.15 o'clock this aft ernpon at his home here. He was for many years in the canal service of this state and later built waterworks all over the country.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-21
Mother Drowned Self and Infant Son.

Northport. L. l.. Sept. .2O.-The bod ies of Mrs. Mary Granville and her in fant son were found today in pond at Fort Salonga. where Mrs. Gran vile had drowned herself and her son. She fled from her home Sunday morn ing. leaving her husband and three daughters asleep.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-21

had tried to use the police department for personal and political ends.
 A Young Man, one of three attempt ing to enter the home of CapL-Charles Kohler. at Mariners Harbor, was found wedged in chimney and cap tured.
 The German Socialists showed signs at the recent convention at Leipsic of aiding the governments reform meas 'es. with a view to the gradual re- foirls tion of society.
 A Canadian Veteran has announced tn3t he owns 130 acres of territory sur rount ing the pole. which were granted to him by the government for his ser vices as a bugler in the troubles of 1S65-'70.
 Democrats Said John F. Calvin, a kealthy manufacturer. who lives at 96 Riverside Drive. is likely to be chosen by Leader Murphy as candidate for president of the board of aldermen of New York.
 A Net Increase of 573,551 in the pop ulation of. the United States by the arrival and departure of aliens was scored during the last fiscal year, against an increase of 2O9.S61 the pre- vious year.
 Donald c. Thompson, charged with the fraudulent impersonation of Lieut. Earl Mcfarland. U. s. A. at Los An geles. Cal. and wanted in many other places. yesterday waived federal ex- animation and asked immediate trans fer to Los Angeles. T admit I inn personated Lieut.. Earl Mcfarland" ]" said the accused.
 A. H. Sanders of Chicago, annOunc- ed Monday his acceptance of Presi- dent Taft's invitation to membership on the new boaSd of traiff commission CTS. MT. Sanders formal acceptance has been forwarded to Secretary of the Treasury Franklin MacVeagh, ren- dering it possible to affect an early organization of the board. It is un- derstood that meeting will be held for this purpose in Washington, at an early date.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-21
Cabled Paragraphs

Madrid, Sept colt is officially an- nounced that the Spanish troops at Meiilla have commenced their advance against the Moors.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-21

Democrats Said John F. Calvin, a kealthy manufacturer. who lives at 96 Riverside Drive. is likely to be chosen by Leader Murphy as candidate for president of the board of aldermen of New YnrL
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-21

Prince and Princess Kuni of Japan were the guests of Dr. Tagamine at Merriwold Park, Sullivan county, New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-21

The suit against the missionaries mentioned in the above despatch is brought by one ot the Congo conces- sion companies which has a monopoly of rubber gathering in the Kasal re- gion. It claims $20 900 damages from each of the men for "caluminous de- nunciation." The circumstances are such that the suit Is considered prac- tically as brought by the Belgian gov ernment against the missionaries. Messrs Morrison and Sheppard arriv- ed at Leopoldville August ,, with wit nesses who will testify in their be- half
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-21
No Wholesale Vice Found.

After a weeks search for surface indications of the existence of whole sale vice among the people of Chi cago, Mir. Thomas says that he is compelled to confess that he found none. He declares that from his in vestigations he is satisfied that MT. Stead was greatly mistaken and that conditions are not so bad in Chicago as they are in the larger cities of Great Britain ~
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-21
Gov. Johnson of Minnesota Near Death

Rochester, Minn., Sept. 2L-After a night of utter lack of hope. at a. m. Governor Johnson of Minnesota seem ed near his death. The latest state ment concerning his condition came from Dr. W. ]. Mayo at twelve o'clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-21

Mme. Gadski Entertained .Ambassa- dor and Mrs. Hill at dinner iR Berlin She will sail for New York on Sept. 2S
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-21
Condensed TelegraIls

f'ol.ce in St. Petersburg broke up { mee'Ing of Constitutional Democrats.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-21

Ralph M. Essley, Just back from Europe, declared the time is ripe for an international industrial congress to discuss labor problems.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-21
CONGO MISSIONARIES ON TRIAL
| Action for Libel by Rubber Company | Belgian Government Real Plaintiff.

LeopoIdville, Belgian Congo, Sept 20 After several prostponements, the trial of the two American missionaries, the Rev. William Morrison and the Rev. w. H. Sheppard, on charge of li- bel, began here today.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-21

The eyes of a chameleon move inde- pendentlv of each other.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-21
Chicago Not So
 Bad as Painted
CONDITIONS NO WORSE THAN IN
 LARGE ENGLISH CITIES.
THE CITY IS MUCH MALIcHED
Says Rev. John Thomas of Liverpool, Who Had Heard That Chicago Was a "HeII on Earth"

Chicago. Sept. 2O.-Chicago is a much maIigned city, according to the Rev. John Thomas, B.A., of Liverpool. England, who came to Chicago a week ago full of misgivings, because he had read the writings of w. T. Stead and had come to the conclusion that Chi cago was 'hell on earth" to use his own expression. Other foreign writers ioY,
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-21

A Young Man, one of three attempt ing to enter the home of Capl~Charles Kohler. at Mariners Harbor was found wedged in a chimney and cap tured.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-21
LINER MAURITANIA
 MAKES A NEW RECORD.
Covers Eastbound Course Across At- Iantio in Days t3 Hours fl Min utes.

Queenstown. Sept. 2O.-The Maure- tania touched at Queenstown today at s.23 a. m. Although delayed by fog she succeeded in reducing her east bound record three-quarters of an hour.
 Her time from New York was { days 13 hours and 41 minutes. and Ter av- craze speed for the trip was 25.61 knots an hour
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-21

The German Socialists showed signs at the recent convention at Leipsic of aiding the governments reform meas | 'es. with a view to the gradual re- foIrls tion of society.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-21

A Canadian Veteran has announced tn3t he owns 130 acres of territory sur rount ing the pole. which were granted to him by the government for his ser vices as a bugler in the troubles of 1S65-'70.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-21

Ex-Commissioner Bingham Again at tackled Mayor Mcclellan and said. he had tried to use the police department for personal and political ends.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-21

The Bible chaptsrs number l1ss. or 'fso in the Ne'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-16
COOK TO CLIMB u'KINLEY.
VII Organise Expedition to Secure
Records Buried at Summit.

DR. Frederick A. Cook announced late last
night that he had organized an expedition to
ascend Mount Mckinley and procure the records
which he says were left there on his former
ascent. This step will be taken to refute the
charges that he did not attain the summit of the
mountain. as set forth in the affidavit Of Edward
~ Barrill, the guide who accompanied him.
Upon my return from Atlantic City TODAY"
Dr. Cook said, Il conferred with a confidential
agent whom had sent TO Montana to investi
gate stories which had reached me In Kansas
City to the effect that strong inducements had
oeen orered Edward n. Barrin the guide who
accompanied me TO the summit of Mount Nc
kinney IN the summer OF 1906. This conflden-
tial agent returned from Montana this morning
ana Tor good reasons do not care at the nres
ent time TO make his name public After
thorough investigation there he reports to me
mat an offer of considerable sum Of money
was made to Mr.. Barrill on the condition that
he prepare and sign an affidavit which would ne
calculated 10 dlscredit my claim that I sue
ceeded IN scaling the Alaskan peak
Several days after this proposal was made to
Mr- Barrill he. in company with Frederick
Prlnce' who was also a member of nv Mount
mckinley expedition. Joined Walter P Miller.
the official photographer Of that expedition, in
Mlssoula, Mont and accompanied him TO Seat
tie and Tacoma. 1t was while on this trim. I
am Informed, that Barrill made the affidavit
which was printed in New York for the first
time yesterday
Since Barril and myself were the only two
members OF the party TO reach the top of Mount
Mckinley. it is now simply a question Of NV
word against his statement. Within the next
rorty-eight hours. however. afldavits made bv
prominent citizens OF Hamilton, Mont will he
handed over to The Associated Press, and will
be TO the effect that during the last three wears
BarTin has continually rehearsed the Mount Nc
Kinley story. and has at all times insisted that
we succeeded in reaching the summit Of the
mountain.
/ have tonight forwarded telegram TO An
thony F1ala, asking him TO head an expedition
10 Mount Mckinley to bring back my records
another telegram has been sent TO Professor
Herschell c. Parker, OF Columbia University
who accompanied me in the early stages OF NV
last Mount Mckinley expedition asking him to
join Fiala on this expedition"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-16
USED TAR IND FE4THERS.
DiyiRity Student Tortured By Has
crs at Ohio Institution.

Alliance, Ohio. oct. 15.-An effort is being made
by President McAIastei of Mount Union college
foImerlysof Broc kyn. to identify band masked
youths who tortured Forest Whitton. of Cambridge
Ohic divinity school freshmen last night Whit
ton. his body litid from efforts scrape off AMI
feathers. anG VITA only scalp lock remaining of
his hair. started the inquiry when he appeared in
chapel this morning.
According to Whittcn's story I've was summoned
from his room late last night and surrounded by
thirty masked students Al rad their coats turned
inside out further protection against discovery.
The hazers hurried him to nearby woods. stripped
him. and after shingling his hair with horse clip
pers. applied the tar and feathers
Failing short in their supply Of feathers, they
rolled their victim in the dead leaves and after
Indian war dance about him. left him find his
way to his room Whtton although popular among
his classmates, is reported 10 have talked more
than the upper cassmen thought freshman
should
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-16
HAD BOX OF DYNAMITE.
italian 4rreStcd an Boston for Hau-
ing Explosives on Train.

Boston. oct. ia stick of dynamite fell out of
q crudeIy constructed box it being removed
from the baggage of the ST. John Express
train at the North Station to-day. An examination
disclosed nineteen other sticks of dynamite, fifty
pounds of black powder. several cartridges and
box of matches
Tonight a VINO gave his name Michael
Senia presented check for the box and was ar
rested charge of transporting explosives with
out permission Senia told the police that he
on his way from Bristol, y B., to italy. He in
tended, he said, TO go to New York tonight and
sail on the steamer Alicia next week. He refused
10 say what he intended to with the explosives.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-16
TRIP OF HALF MOON AND CLERMoNT.
Will Go Through Inland Route to Waterways
Convention at Norfolk

Philadelphia. oct. l5--CongressHan j. Hampton
Noore president of the Atlantic Deeper Water
WAYS Association announced tonight that he had
co,nplet ed arrangements with the HudsOn-Fulton
celebration committee of New York 10 bring the
Clerrnont and the Half Moon to Norfolk where
they will be OH exhibition AT the deeper water
WAYS convention, November II to 20.
The repcas Of the historic craft Will be brought
iron, the Hudson River through the inland water
route and frequent stops will be made so that
the inhabitan may have an opportunity TO see
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-16
THE FLAG, THE NORTH POLE AND BEER
Combination Ordered Down on Brewery Ad-
veritesments in Maryland
nv TeIerraph 10 The Tribune.

Etltimore oct l5.-"There may be some qucs-
ton" said States Attorney owen to-day ''as TO
who discovered the North Pole. but there is no
question about the Use of the Nag at the POKE on
beer advertisement. and the fas will have 20 come
down"
Mr.. owes ordered Milwaukee brewery 70 take
down all its ftlV JisementS throughout the STATE
which Is used picture of the flag in connection
with the discovery of the pole. The picture shows
tine Arctic explorer holding flag in hand and
pointing with the other To case Of beer The
states Attorney had rrce.ved a number of protests
against tie use OF pictures ~ the dag toF such a
purpose
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-16
TALL YOUNG WOMEN FOR UsHERs.
Oscar Hammerstein Engages Thirty in Phila-
delphia Who Are Six Feet or More
fBy Telegraph 10 The Tribune

Philadelphia. oct 15.-Fifty tall young women be
sieged the Philadelphia Opera House this afternoon,
and thirty of them were engaged as ushers for the
coming season. The twenty who lost out were under
six feet I'm height.
When Oscar Hammersten let il be known that he
vanted tall girls for ushers this year they
wouldn't get lost in the crowds all the LADY Grena-
dierz" iu the city who were locking for places got
on the Job Two of the fifty who applied to-day
we're six feet four inches tall.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-16
COOK GETS ClTY'S KEYS
BIG CROWDS OVERUHELM
POLICE LINES.
aldermen ETpresS Faith in Er-
plOrer, Who Promises Proof
of Al Claims.

Dr. Frederick A. Cook returned to New York
yesterday TO be received by the city as the dis
coverer of the North Pole and to have the free
dom of the city conferred upon him. Whatever
weight the attacks of the last few days may
have had with the scientific world there could
be no doubt as to the warmth Of the popular
demonstration in the square before City Hall
or of the applause and the oratory with which
he was greeted in the aldermanic chamber
DR. Cook reached this city after noon,
looking somewhat tired and rather pale after his
whirlwind lecture tour. He talked briefly with
reporters repeating his fiat denial of the afi-
davit of Edward n. Barrill which stated that
he had never reached the summit of Mount Nc
Kinley and saying that the affidavit was not
made under normal conditions" He went di-
recty to the Waldorf, where he stayed nntil Al
dermen Walsh and Mcdonald called for him in
a municipal automobile
The aldermanic chamber crowded long be
fore the explorer arrived. More than half of the
aldermen We're present. The absence of Mayor
Mcclellan caused no surprise, as lac has declined
to he connected with the affair from the first
4 fact which gave rise to much comment
was the absence Of Anthony Fiala, leader of the
second Ziegler expedition, who has been a sym
pathizer and champion of DIR. Cook from the
first and who to have made IN address at
the ceremony An important business engage
coming.
Two Other unexpected figures wer" George
Borup and Professor Donald Mcmillan. Com
rnander Pearys aids -vEo had seats in the front
row OF aldernanic chairs Immediately behind
the placc assigned to DR. Cook DR.. Cooks two
brothers. Theodore and William Cook, with Mrs
Theodore Cook and her daughter Miss Lillian
we're also among the visitors. Captain b. )
Osbon secretary of the Arctic club. was also
nresent Henry BieGerbiclI one of the five sur
yivors Of the Creey expedition, talked for some
time with Borup and Mcmillan. who told him of
their stay in the Greedy camp. at Lady Frank
lin Bay. W ere they found Mr Biederb'cks S trunk
still in rerfec: ard,rA among the many relics of
the station. The gallery was crowded and
the rear and front Of the room al! standing
space was filed.
President MCGOWAN called the aldermen to or
der. and after rollcan and the reading of the
call for the meeting the president explained his
purpose in issuing the call.
Bird S Coler then left the room, and presently
DR.. Cook appeared supported by Mr.. Coier and
Alderman Walsh.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-16
FERRER'S BODY IN DITCH.
Permission Refused to Put Corpse IN
Prr0te GrQre.

Barcelona. Oct. 15.-The relatives of Senor
Ferrer were permitted to follow the body to the
grave. II lay in an open coffin. according to the
Spanish custom. Bullet holes We're visible in
the forehead. The authorities refused to permit
burial in private grave and put the body in
common ditch, Permission was granted the
family. however to mark the spot with a stake,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-16
APPLAUs.: GREETs EXPLo zR,

entered which broke into cheers before they
had advanced 10 thc front Of tie chamber The
noise gained steadily in volume. aldermen and
visitors alike joining in the shouting. which
lasted for two minutes or more Dr Cook took
it with lis usual air Of mild embarrassment
bowing to Mr.. MCGOWAN and two or three times
TO the persistent crowd.
The prt sident then announced Dr Roswell O.
Stebhins who to present a gold medal 10
DR. Cook on behalf of the Arctic club of Amer
lea Dr. Stobuins explained that il had been i'm
possible to have the medal made in season for
the clubs banquet to the explorer Ola September
~ and made tie resenJaion ''as kind token
from his old sht.n7atec in recog milton oi his dis
coytry Of the North Pnie
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-16
WISCONSIN, BANKER ARRESTED.

sideut Of Tic First National Bank of Min
oral i,oinf wss arrested to-day, charged with the
.nIi,s zzlement Of SI6S, the banks funds.
Alien is -erously ~ "a his home. The baDh WAS
loc.l4tIy closed Is tae federal officers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-16
SHOT AT SQUIRREL. KILLED MR. BIRo

here to-day John Bird was identally SHOT and
KILLED Lp Melvin Melroy. Il companion. Meiroy
.-i.ot at a squirrel and two stray shots entered
Isird's body. penetrating his heart The cunning
season for squirrels opened to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-16
LOST CHILDREN FOUND.
Kidnapped st. Louis Boy and Girl
abandoned an CHICAGO.

Chicago, Oct. 1.-two italian children, iden-
titled from photographs tonight as Tommaso
and Grace Viviano, kidnapped from St Louis
on August ., were found wandering aimlessIy
on the north side Of the city by detective early
to-day. The children were sitting on a curb
stone at North Halstead and Reese streets.
Both were weeping, the little girl who is not vet
four years old. sObbing bitterly, and Tommaso,
her cousin, who is Ave years old. trying 10
comfort her. TOmmasO said his name was Vivi-
ano. The detective hurried with the children
TO the Chicago avenue police station where they
were compared with the photographs
St Louis, Oct. 15.-Grace and Tomasso Vivi-
ano. cousins. were last seen with Samuel Tu-
riss, who is sought by the police Four hours
after the children disappeared a special delivery
letter, signed Mouth Shut I" and written in
Italian, was received at the Viviano home The
letter demanded a ransom Of $4,000.
Night Chief of Police GilIaspy said he received
information that the Vivianos paid about 80 700
ransom recently. The money it was said
paid in two instaIments part of it to a
woman confederate in St. Louis County and the
remainder I'm Illinois town