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Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-27
NEW YORK CANDIDATES
 .BRING OUT NOTHING NEW
Name of Democratic Candidate Elim- mated from Independence League Emblem

New York. Oct. 26.-William J. Gay nor, democratic nominee for mayor. and Otto T. Barnard. the republican candidate, both spoke in Manhattan tonight, but ". R.. Hearst. who is running independently, made it a night of rest. GaYnor addressing. a gathering under the auspices of the Democratic union at the Amsterdam opera house in West Forty fourth street. Barnard appeared before a labor mass meeting at Cooper Union Neither candidate brought out any thing new in their speeches, but cov- cred ground that has been gone over before
 During the afternoon the republican nominee addressed the Woman's Re- publican club at the Waldorf, during which he declared that if elected he would appoint women to the board of education. His remarks were received with applause.
 The white slave" charge has not as yet subsided, although denounced on all sides by Tammany leaders as false and libel on the name of the city. It was announced tonight that the grand lodge of the Independent Order of Brith Abram was arranging for a mass meeting to protest against the charges so far as they relate to Jewish women. ------ Hearst followers were jubiiant to- night over the supreme court decision eliminating the names of Democratic candidates from the independence league emblem. but MT. Hearst. spend ing night of rest from stump and platform, made no personal comment on the decision.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-27
NO RELEASE FOR THAW.
Court of Appeals OVerrules His Con- tention that He Was Illegally Com n1itted to Matteawan Hospital.

Albany. Oct 26-Harry K. Thaw's contention that he was illegally com mitted to the Matteawan state hospital for the criminal insane. following his acquittal on the charge Of murdering Stanford White in New York city was overruled today by the court of ap- peals.
 The court sustained the appellate division, second department. which up- held d decision of Supreme Court Jus tice Mills of White Plains dismissing a writ of habeas corpus and refusing to order Thaw's release from Mattea- van. There was no opinion the court taking the opinions of Justices Jenks and Rich of the appellate division
 Poughkeepsie. N. T., Oct. 26-Charles Morschauser. Harry K. Thaw's attor- ney, will continue Thaw's legal battles. and. believing that Thaw was illegally committed to Matteawan state hos pital, MT Marschauser said tonight that he would carry the case to the United States supreme court.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-27
TWO DAYS CONFERENCE
or the 5riekIsyers', Mssons' and Plss.
 terers' Unions of Connecticut.

Merlden, Conn. Oct. 26.-The two days state conference of the Bricklay- CTS, Masons' and Plasterers' unions in this city came to d close this after noon. The business of most importance for the last day was the election of officers. the result being as follows: President. Charles Reihl. Bridgeport; first vice president. E. J. Meakin, Wa terbury; second vice president, W. B. GingeU. Torrington; treasurer Walter kingsbury. New Britain: secretary, Philip c. McDermott, New Haven.
 Messrs. Gingell. Kingsbury and Nc nermott, were reelected.
 The following were appointed to the home fund: M. r. Burns. Bridgeport: w. F. ,Gmsel. Torrinston. Henry Leinenser. Greenwich. J E. Meakin, Waterbury; c. X Russell Merldsn, chairman.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-27
FIVE LITTLE ORPHANS
 BURN IN NURSERY, Children Caught Like Rats in Trap
 on Second Floor.

Dynehburg. Va. Oct. 26.-Five chil- dreu. all inmates of the nursery. were incinerated- in fire which totally de- stroyed Shelter cottage. the home of the girls. at the Virginia Synod Pres byterian Orphans home early this morning. All the victims lived in this state.
 The children were on the second floor of the wing of the building and they were caught by the fire in a man ner that made their rescue impossi- ble.
 The fire was discovered by Mrs. Priest. the cook When she saw that it was impossible to get the children out by the stairway. the entire base ment and first floor at that time be- ing enveloped, and that the whole building would soon fall. she rushed to the third story and let out fifteen children
 When these children were all safe, Mrs. Priest had to jump for her life and in doing so was seriously injured. Dr. R. H. Fleming, the superintendent. was away at the time of the fire, and there were no men about except some distance away in the farmhouses.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-27
GIVES s1o7,ooo TO CHARITY.
Will of Caroline Phelps Stokes Filed
 for Probate.

New York. Oct. 26.-Specific be- quests amounting To $270,O00, of which sum $107,000 goes to charitable and be- Eevclent institutions, are made in the will of Carolina Phelps Stokes. who died at Redlands. Cal. in April last, which was filed for probate here today. The residue of the estate, which is large although the value is not given. is left to a fund to be used for tn ] ere ton and improvement of tenement houses in New York city. to educate negroes in Africa and the United States, North American Indians and neeCy and deserving white students in inc Strial schools. Trustees are ap- pointed 10 administer this fund. among Th1m a1r Bishop David Fl. Greer of tn Episcopal diocese of New York. Chancellor McCracken of New York LnircI sity and the Rev. Dr. Lyman AL bctt.
 Twenty thousand dollars is bequeath- ed to the Ansonia free library at An stnia, Conn, a similar sum is left to tho American Humane Educatio lal sc- ciety of Boston and S20,000 also to the school for girls at Northfeld N~.. Sums cf si0,000 are left several New York stAl~ and southern insti .ai1Gs. The testatrix was a sister of Anson Pie IS-Stokes who is appointed exec lltCr
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-27

saved. They were forced to cling to their impaled crafe shifting their pre- carious positions often as the steamer was being tossed by the great seas. It was not until 3 D. m. today that life savers from the Seal Cove station wero able to man their boats and reach the stranded vessel. When rescued, the survivors were in a weakened state. after their fourteen hours ordeal.
 The Known Saved.
 Those known to be saved are Third Mate Stewart. Second Engineer Nor gan. seamen Keene, Mckenzie. Smith and McVickar.
 Many Miles of Her Course.
 A heavy northeasterly gale is be- lived to have been responsible for tho Hestia's fate. although lt is supposed that a mistake of the man at the wheel in believing he had picked up Gannett Rock light, while really discerning the gleams of the lighthouse on Machias Seal Island. several miles southwest. carried the ship many miles off her course.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-27
LIFE SAVING CREW WATCH
 APPROACHING BALLOON
Launched Their Boat in Anticipation
 of Rescue Work.

Newbury. Mass, Oct. 26.-Watching with apprehension for some time q rapidly approaching balloon. soaring over pile high, the life saving crew on Plum island off this town. hur riedly launched their boat late this afternoon in anticipation of having to rescue a lone pilot from the sea. As the balloon neared the ocean, how ever, it was brought rapidly to earth, and a little more than a mile from the shore line, ]. B. Benton of Bos- ton gave a last yank at his valve rope and stepped out. Benton left Lowell at S.20. covering the 27 miles to New bury in an hour and ten minutes. for the greater part of the distance at an elevation of six thousand feet.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-27
kisseI and Harmed Will Escape Under
 Statute of Limitations.

New York, Oct 26.-Gustave Kissel and Thomas E. Harmed who were among those indicted along with the American Sugar Refining company for criminal conspiracy under the federal antitrust laws, will escape under the provisions of the statute of limita- tions, according to an opinion handed down today by Justice Holt of the United States circuit court
 The opinion is a far-reaching one. according to the government atter- neys and. if upheld is likely to prove a serious setback to the government in many cases brought under the law prohibiting conspiracy in restraint of trade
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-27
Earnings of Pullman compsnx.

Chicago. Oct 26-The annual re- port of the Pullman company for the fiscal year ended on July 91 shows gross earnings of s93.sO1,I55. The net earnings were s1G, 94S.201. or t0.e4 per cent. on it's capital stock The sur plus for the year after the payment of 8 per cent. on the company's shares was $2,949. 900. raising the total sur plus to $9,995. 900. During the last preceding year the company earned 9.7S per cent. on it's capital.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-27
ARTHUR p. HEINZE CAME
 NEAR LANDING IN TONES.
Stay of Execution and Release on Bail
 at Last Moment.

New York, Oct. 26.-Arthur P. Heinze. associated with his brother. F. Augustus Heinze, in the affairs of the United Copper company. came pretty near landing in the Tombs for ten days sentence this afternoon, but at the last moment Judge Ward in the United States circuit court granted a stay of execution and Heinze's release under $2, 800 bail pending the filing of an application for a writ Of error
 Heinze was convicted some time ago of advising a witness to evade the service Of grand jury subpoena at a time when the government was at- tempting to get hold of the books of the United Copper company. Acting on this conviction. Judge Ray in the United States circuit court sentenced him to pay d fine of S250 and to serve ten days in prison.
 In passing sentence Judge Ray said that the onense of which he stood convicted was a wilful. deliberate and premeditated obstruction of the ad- ministration of Justice. You advised the covering up and hiding and fur nished the money for witnesses to leave the jurisdiction of the court" he said. and the administration Of the law must be respected" Then he pro- nounced sentence.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-27
Chicago's Plans for "city Beautiful"
 Receive Severe Blow.

Springfield. IT,. Oct 26.-A severe blow to Chicago's plans for a "city beautifur' was dealt by the supreme court today when a decision holding that the $s.000. 900 structure to house the Field Columbian museum. provid- ed for in the will of the late Marshall Field, may not be erected in Grant park, lake front playground in the downtown district. Under the terms of the will the trustees still have three years in which to obtain a site, but it Is doubtful if one near the heart of the city can be secured.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-27
Morgan Hasn't Bought the Walsh
 Properties.

New York. Oct. 26.-An authorized statement was made at the office of J. P. Morgan & Co. today, denying the report from Chicago that the Nor gan firm intended to purchase the railroad interests of John R. Walsh, the former Chicago banker.
 It was further stated that Mir. Nor gan had not been in Chicago and that the firm knew nothing about the re- ported disposal of the Walsh railroad properties
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-27
Funeral of Associate Justice Peckham
 Today

Albany N. Y, Oct. 26.-As a tribute to Rufus w. Peckham, late associate justice of the supreme court of the United States, the court of appeals to- day spread upon its minutes a memo ria and adjourned until after the fu- neral tomorrow.
 Chief Justice Fuller and other judges oi the United States supreme court, who are to officiate as honorary pall- bearers at the funeral of their col league, arrived here tonight from Washington
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-27
Sudden Death Gen. Q. Q. Howard
AT HIS HOME IN BURLINGTON,
 VT, LAST EVENING.
ATTACKED BY HEART DISEASE
Last of the Union Commanders of the Civil War-He was Seventy nine Years of Age.

Burlington. Vt. Oct. 26-GeneraI O. O. Howard, last of the Union com manders of the civil war, died at his home in this city tonight Heart dis ease was the cause of the noted sol- dier's death. He was 79 years old.
 Died in His Chair.
 Last week General Howard was in Ontario delivering his lecture. "Abra- ham Lincoln Hts last public appear ance was at London on Sunday night. On Monday he returned to his home in Burlington, and was apparently in his usual good health. Tonight while sit ting in chair at his home he was alta ;l1ed by heart disease and was dead when physician reached the house. The exact time of his death was 7.20 p. m.
 In More Engagements Than Any oth-
 CT u. S. Officer.
 Including General Towards services in the Indian wars. he was probably in more engagements that any other officer in the United States army. He was born in Leeds, Maine, November 8, 1880.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-27
REVENGE THE MOTIVE,
 ASSASSIN PROMPTLY SEIZED.
"l Killed Prince Ito to Avense My Country'-SIayer Cool, Defiant.

Harbin. Manchuria. Oct 26.-Prince Hirobumi Ito, former Japanese resi- dent general in Korea and regarded as Japan's foremost statesman, was as eassinated at the Tsaitsagan railway station here this afternoon by a Ko- Fean, who had followed him here for the express purpose of killing him.
 The motive of the assassin was re- wenge. He was promptly seized, and on being questioned he sad he was a Korean.
 T came to Harbin for the sole pur- pose of assassinating Prime Ito, to Mvenee my country" the slayer told personal account to settle with the Japanese statesman. who, during his otay in Korea, had ordered the execu- ton of several persons closely con- uected with the assassin.
 The deed was done at the moment the prince was acknowledging the noi- ey welcome that had greeted him as he stepped down from the coach that he had occupied in the railroad train Smiling and lowing he turned to make his way toward Russian Finance Minister M Kokovsoff. who was awaiting him on the station platform few paces distant. Suddenly a half dozen revolver shots fired in quick succession were heard, followed by the V At the second report Prince Ito stag gered and fell fainting. It was subse- quetntly found that he had received three bullets, two of which entered the abdomen. Prince Ito did not re- cover consciousness and died twenty minutes later
 The shots threw the crowd into a panic, and 1t was some time before it could be determined who had been wounded in addition 10 the prince. When the excitement had somewhat plabsided. it was found that three oth- CT members of teh party on the plai form had been wounded They were Prince lto's private secretary. the Pap bness consul general Hawaiian, and the general manager of the South Manchurlan railway, A1r Tsnaka who Tad moved closer to the prince as the firing began. IL is thought that these three are not mortally wounded
 Assassin Cool and Defiant.
 The perpetrator of the crime was not hard tr find. at hs stood detiantly in ths rowd, revolver in nand He prov- ed bc ks ( Korean, and. w1Lh iwe c3na-
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-27
GIRL FATALLY BURNED
While Playing With Small Jaek-o'
 Lantern.

Waterbury. Conn. Oct 26.-Leta. the six year old daughter of Nazaire Dau- phinais. of this city. died in St. Mary's hospital tonight as result of burns sustained yesterday afternoon while playing with a small jack-o'-lantcrn. sudden gust of wind brought the flames in contact with her dress and in q minute the child was envelopcd in fire. The mother rushed to the scene. but tainted as she started 10 tear the clothing away and fell with parts of the burning garments in her hands. The only part of the child's clothing not burned oh was her shoes.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-27
Farmer Shot His Wife and Committed
 Suicide.

Buffalo. N. r.. Oct. 26.-William Harrison. we'll to do farmer livine about two miles from Springville, Erie county. today shot and perhaps fatal ly wounded his wife and shot himself dead The couple had been married about seven years. Today Harrison loaded a wagon for market and driving up to the kitchen door called for his wife When she appeared he fired a charge of buckshot into her face AL though frightfully wounded. Mrs. Har- rison reached neighbours house. A party of farmers organized to search for Harrison found him dead on his kitchen floor lie had placed the mug gle of the shotgun to his forehead and he showed athe trigger with his toe. The top Of his head Nas blown Ctt
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-27
Steam Road Roller Broke Bridge
 Traffic Completely Tied Up.

Westbrook. Conh.. Oct 26.-Trafie was completely tied up late tlis after noon over the turnpike road bsfw<en New Haven and New London by the giving away of Wrishts bridge under tile weight of steam road roller pass ing oXer il. The road roller embed- ded itself in the under Nplaaking and it will be necessary Co bring d derrick to remove it. Ii will probably be ssv- eral daSs. befcrc trafiic will he resum- ed over the highway.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-27
Stranger Killed by Cars at Southinq

Southington. Conn. Oct 26.-A stranger. who apparently was a labor CT. was killed by the afternoon south bound train here. The body was bad Iy mutilated. The man had been seen about town during the morning and had started out of town over the track. The train was in charge of Conductor Neil. with Engineer Watson. The body was brought here by an under taker
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-27
Cancellation of Charter of United
 States Life Endowment Companv.

Chicago. Oct. 6.-Appointment of a receiver and cancellation Of the charter or the United States Life En- doWment company. with headquarters in this city, and with alleged liabilities Of S4o2. l25 against assets of $s2sS7, is sought in d bill filed in the superior court today by Fred w Potter, insur- ance superintendent of Illinois It. is charged in the bill that the company operated cohtrary to law and that new premiuns had been used to pe.r out starding liabilities
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-27
5oo Prominent Masons WiII Attend.

Savannah Ca, Oct. 26.--The tenth triennial assembly of the general grand council, Royal and Select Ma sons of the United States, and the thirty fourth triennial convocation of the general grand chapter. Royal Arch Masons, of the United States, will be held here November to 12 inclusive, with about five hundred prominent Masons from this country and it's pos sessions
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-27
TAFT COCKTAIL STORY
 IS PROMPTLY DENIED.
Report That President Got of the Water Wagon at St. Louis Is Branded.

St. Louis. Oct 26.-Oncials of the St. Louis club, where President Taft breakfasted yesterday morning. as the guest of the Commercial club. were indignant today over a story printed locally and attributed to the authority of the clubs head waiter. that Presi- dent Taft had drunk a big cocktail. at the club, thus falling off the wa ter wagon"
 That he had added six big cups of black coffee to the cocktail was also asserted
 As a matter of fact, the club officials say. they knew full well the presi- dent was dieting. that he had recent ly abstained from drinking alcoholic beverages merely as a part of the dietary plan and for reasons of health. and the service to him was governed accordingly.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-27
STATE DEPARTMENT NOTIFIED.
Telegram from American Vice Consul
 in Charge at Harbin.

Washington, Oct. 26.-The state de- pertinent late this afternoon received a telegram from Mir Paddock, the American vice consul in charge al Harbin, Manchuria. announcing the assassination of Prince Ito, president of the priVy council of Japan.
 This is the first authoritative state ment, at first hand. of the death of the prince that has reached the de- partment, which in all probability will send messages on behalf of the presi- dent and the secretary of state ex- pressing the deep regret of this gov ernment at the death of Prince Ito.
 No announcement, however, to that effect, will be made until tomorrow. President Taft Expressed Deep Sor-
 row.
 Hickman, ky, Oct 26.-President Taft today received through news paper sources the bare announcement of the assassination of Prince Hiro- bumi Ito at Harbin. In the absence of any definite information he made no comment other than to express deep sorrow and concern over the loss of a friend. He knew Prince Ito we'll
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-27
MEXICAN TOWN INUNDATED
 BY RISING RIVER.
Property Loss Estimated at $5,00o,o 900
 Loss of Life Not Known.

Mexico City. Oct. 26.-The town of Santa Rosa in the state of Tabasco was inundated by a Idal wave last night. For time the streets and public gardens were under three feet Of water, trees were unrooted and crops washed out. The Usmacinta river on the Guatemalan border over flowed it's banks in the vicinity of Jalapa and San Juan Bautista flooding these towns The property loss is estimated at $5.0O0,0 The loss of life is not known, but it is not believed to be heavy.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-27
GRABBED HANDFUL OF GEMS.
Thief Threw Stone Through New York
 Jeweiry Store Window.

New York. Oct 26.-The crowded sidewalk in Park row was Uttered with sparkling diamonds this afternoon when an unkempt and ragged individ- ual hurled a stone through Hyman Greenberg's jewelry store window and grabbed handful of the gems rest ing therein. valued at $1,00O. While a policeman struggled with the maI the excited jeweler and a clerk raked up the gems. The prisoner gave the name of William Hay and was locked up. charged with grand larceny.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-27
Good Roads Auto Contestants Arrive
 at Gettysburg.

Gettysburg. Pa. Oct Z6.--After a run of IFS miles from Philadelphia the New York Herald and Atlanta Journal good roads automobile contestants ar rived here this afternoon and will re- main until tomorrow. when the third days run in the tour from New York to Atlanta will be begun
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-27
Husband and Wife Committed Suicide

Dalton, Mass. Oct 26.-Unable to endure his bereavement. George Thompson, Hartford Conn. machin- ist. committed suicide by shooting to- day at the home of his wife's parents, where the body of Mrs Thompson lay Thompson's wife killed herself in Buff talo. N. Y. yesterday. because of i'll health
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-27
Appointed Railroad Rent Accents.

New Haven. Oct 26-Ohicial an- nouncement is made of the appoint ment of II. E. Mapes as rent agent eastern district. and A. II. Ryder as rent agent western district of tbe New York. NeT Haven and Hartford rail- road, and of the Central New England railway
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-27

Wilbur Wright Demonstrated at Col iege Park his ability to glide to earth Tn ms aeroplane -after shutting of his motor.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-27
TUBERcuLosIs sANITARIuM.
Meriden Offers Tract of Land and
 Buildings to the State.

Meriden. Oct. 26.-At the special town meeting held here this evening a resolution was adopted giving an un- conditional transfer of a tract of land and buildings to the state for the pro- posed new tuberculosis sanitorium to be be built and operated by the state.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-27

Londiani, British East Africa, Oct. 26.-Colonel Roosevelt, Kermit and others of the hunting expedition ar rived here today and met Carl E. Ak erly, who is collecting specimens for the American Museum of Natural History at New York. Tomorrow the party will proceed to Eldama ravine.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-27

me Chinese Government has sent ~ students to enter American colleges and universities.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-27
stssmship Arrivals.

At Copenhagen: Oct 26, United States. from New York.
 Al Trieste: Oct. 2s. Alice. from New York.
 Al AntVerp; oct. .s. vaderland. from New York
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-27
taIIey,s Comet Rriahtsr.

CaInbridge. Mass. Oct 2G.-rhe Harvard college observatory repoEted today that HaDeys comet appears u be growing brighter somewhat rapid ly It was seen without diu1cultys on october IT by Professor Wendell of the observatory with the 15-inch eQua torial and by L. Campbell with the 24- inch reflector of the Harvard observa- tory.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-27

Frankfort, Germany. Oct 26.-Em- peror Nicholas and his suite returning to St. Petersburg from Racconigi, where his majesty met King Victor Emmanuel, passed through this city this afternoon on a special train.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-27
Cabled Paragraphs

Paris, Oct. 26.-Col, Theodore A. Dodge. the military historian of New New York and Paris. died today in versailles. He was born at Pittsfield, Mass, in 1S42.