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Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-11
OBITUARY.
Samuel J. p. Ladd.

The death of Samuel J. P Ladd oc- cured at the home of his son, Dr. s. P. Ladd. in Moosup at 6.45 o'clock Wednesday morning He had been sick abed four weeks but had been in feeble health for the past nine years. during which time he has lived with his son.
 s. J. P. Ladd was born in Franklin Sept. g. 1922, the son of Jedediah P and Eliza Brewster Ladd. He was brought up on the farm and educated at district and select schools of Franklin. His father died when he was IS. At the age of 22 he went to Ash tabula, O., bought a drove of 355 head of cattle and brought them to Franklin. He drove them there in forty eight days. From that time he dealt in cat tie quite extensively and also in real estate. In 1S46 he contracted to draw from Norwich to Coventry all the granite used for the Hale monument, which he did by OK team.
 In 1S45 he married Miss Philena B. Hazen of Franklin. She died in 1860. In September, 1861. he married Cath erine c. Kenyon of Plainfield
 InA1S56 and for some years after he was resident of Hartford when he became an active member of the old Fourth church.. He was prominent in organizing the republican party that year and also in the first Lincoln cam paign. In 1861 he represented the town of Franklin. in the legislature and dur ing that year the new town of Sprague was created from Franklin and Lisbon
 When Governor Sprague of Provi- deDce contemplated the laying out of Baltic, Mir. Ladd purchased all the land for that village. He secured it from 27 owners and it was no easy task. He secured the 27 deeds and was instrumental in starting the vfl- lage of Baltic. He was later secured to get all the water rights between Baltic and Willimantic
 In 1869 he moved to Windsor Locks where he purchased a farm and resid- ed five years. during which time he was purchasing agent for the Hart ford. Providence & Fishkill railroad, serving as such for from twelve to fifteen years. He was also engaged in various other outside work and spec ulations for firms and corporations. He later move dto the town of Can terbury and on his farm was Cobble hill, the eminence from which the can non was fired when the valiant cit- izens of Canterbury succeeded in driving Prudence CrandaI out of the town for the offense of teaching col ored children in her school.
 He held various town offices and was postmaster in Canterbury He was member of the Congregational church in Plainfeld. He came from choice Puritan stock. being the ninth in direct descent from Elder Brews- ter.
 He is survived by son, Dr. Sam uel Pierpont Ladd. with whom he lived. and a daughter, Mrs. Lowell Smith of New Rochelle. N. Y. A son. A. c. Ladd. died two years ago. He also leaves a half-brother l.. E. Bai- ley of Windsor Locks.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-11
NEW HAVEN ROAD REPORT.
For Quarter Ending Sept. 30, 1s09-
 Operating Acoount-Gross Income.

New Haven Conn, Nov. 10.-The ending September 0Sth, 1909, shows operating revenue of s15,552, 16016, an increase of sf.s02,973.f2 over the cor responding quarter of 1908. The op- erating expenses. $9213,R77.29 show sn increase of S115,106Sg. The net operating revenue was $6,33s, ,2S2.S7, an increase of. s1627, ,S66.24
 Net revenues from outside from op- prations increased $37, ,101S9: taxes in- creased s54,5653O and other income decreased s110,$76.66. Interest, rentals, etc. increased $69, 1.24.05.
 The gross corporate income for the quarter was s7,442.S8719, an increase of s1,500, ,s27.17. and the net corporate income ss,315,536. against $1,SS4,3 ,332. .SS for the same quarter fin 1908
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-11
PRESIDENT TAFT RETURNS
 TO THE WHITE HOUSE
Manufacturing Better Than When He Left Washington.

Washington, Nov. 10.-After an ab- sence of more than three months, dur ing which he has made a 13,0O0 mile trip through the west and south, Pres ideit Taft sleeps tonight in the White House.
 He left the capital August last. with the cheers of crowds ringing in his ears. He returned tonight to the tune of the same cheers, but he tarried only a moment with the various well coming parties. His objective point was the White House and Mrs. Taft, and as quickly as he could get away from the brief speeches of welcome he climbed into his big automobile. The chauffeur broke all speed records on the District on the last lag of the pres ident's record making Journey.
 There YVES no demonstration at the White House. ,, The special police there kept the curious crowd outside of the grounds, and when MT. Taft alighted and ran quickly up the steps he turn ed for moment and waved a smiling farewell to Fred Carpenter, his secre- tary; Colonel Spencer Crosby and Cap tain Archie Butt, his two military aides, who had accompanied him from the station. Then the big swinging doors of the White House swallowed him.
 When the train drew up the first person out was Captain Butt. He was followed by Secretary of the Navy Myer. who joined the president today in Richmond. Then the presirent to the accompaniment of handclaps and a few desultory cheers stepped to the ground. -
 MT. President, I want to welcome you back to the capital on behalf of the members of the chamber of commerce." said President Guide of that body, cap- turing MT. Taft immediately.
 Thank you,'' replied the president, removing his hat and smiling benign antly on the crowd. I'm glad to get back. Let me see I left here August 6. didn't I ? We'll, I'm back again feel ing just as well as when l went away -or even feeling better"
 Mir Tafts stay in Washington will be brief. for he win leave tomorrow for Middletown and Hartford, Conn, and in the meant ime must deliver an ad- dress in Washington tomorrow before the Laymen's Missionary society, The president will return to Washington shcrtly before noon on Saturday. and on Monday morning will settle down to the routine work of his office.
 President Taft said tonight that he would not make any of the important diplomatic appointments that are pending until after January 1. He will not fill the vacancy of the supreme court bench until after congress meets.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-11
FOURTEEN KILLED BY
 CRASH ON ELECTRIC ROAD.
Runaway Car Bumps Into Loaded Pas senger Trolley Car Near Vancouver.

Vancouver. B. C.. Nov. 1O.-A run away car crashed into a crowded pas senger car on the British Columbia Electric Railway company's interurban line today. Fourteen persons were killed. including the motorman and conductor of the freight car.
 The passengers were mostly work ingmen bound for New Westminster Seven were injured. two perhaps fa- tally.
 Virtually every person fin the pas senger car was killed or injured. The passenger car left the Vancouver sta- tion just behind an electric freight train containing a flat car laden with heavy timbers.
 Three miles out, at the head of a grade, the coupling of the lumber ear broke and it started back toward the city. The passenger car. a quarter of mile behind. was just leaving Lake view station. a short distance beyond the city limits. When the runaway lumber car dashed into view it's speed must have been tremendous, for Mo- torman Thoburn had not time 10 move. When the impact occurred the heavy timbers of the fiat car slid forward and ripped the passenger car level with the floor. Not a silver was left standing of the passenger car.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-11
OBITUARY.
Col. Hiram K. Scott.

Ridzefeld. Conn.,, Nov. 10.-Col. Hi- ram K Scott. a resident of Ridsefield practically all his life. former stafe representative and town clerk for the mast 45 years, died at his home i'm this city last night. He was born in Ridge field in April. 1922. his father being James Scott. Colonel Scott began teaching school at the age Of 19. Tn 1S44 he was town constable and collec- tor of taxes. Five years later he was appointed postmaster of the village. Q position he held by various reappoint- ments for more than 2S years. In 1850 he was elected to serve In the Connecticut legislature Tn 1854 Col onel Scott became judge of the pros bate court remaining on .he bench 33 years. until age incapaciiatcd him. Since his retirement he has been clerk of the probate court In addition to his duties as town clerk.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-11
Quarrel Between Two Women Likely to Result
 in Sensational Developments
MRS STEWART TO GIVE WHOLE STORY
Of Big Four Treasurers Seedlings when the Case Comes to irial-Suspect -eclares that She Never Received Cent from Warriner-Another Woman Involved Prevented by Detectives from Leaving Cincinnati.

Cincinnati, Nov. 10.-AIrs. Jeanette Stewart also known as Mrs. Ford one of the women accused by Charles l.. Warriner. defaulting local treasurer of the Big Four railroad. of having shared in his peculations by black mailing him. declared tonight she would give the whole inner account of the S643,00O theft when the case came to court. Mrs. Stewart denied she ever received money from War riner.
 Why Mrs. Stewart Broke Silence.
 Her suddenly breaking silence was caused. according to her. by a quar- rel which she had with another wo- man. who has also been mentioned by Warriner. This quarrel resulted in the attachment of Mrs. Stewards furniture today. The officers who made the attachment were quickly Followed by reporters; and. in the stress of excitement, Mrs. Stewards reserve broke down.
 T never received a cent from Char lie Warriner." she said, "and l never gave any information to the railroad about his shortage. It was another woman that did 1t all: a woman I thought was my friend l know the whole story and l will tell it in court. too
 One of the women said to be in- volyed in the case started to leave Cincinnati tonight. but was advised by detectives that if she left the city her arrest would follow. She then abandoned the plan.
 What Became of the Stolen Money?
 At present the question that is ex- ercising the railroad officials is: What became Of the $643000 which Warri- ner admits having stolen?
 Warriner says he lost 1t in specu lation in stocks and in satisfying the demands of blackmailers. but that ex- planation is not satisfactory to the of- ficials.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-11

The stock plunging of the default ing treasurer was conducted through New York and Chicago brokers ac- cording to his confession, but SO far investigation has been unable to dis close any record of the losses he says he sustained.
 Defaulter PenniIess and Sick.
 warriner says he is penniiess and his neighbors at his home in Wyom- ing. O., declare that he Is a sick man.
 It is admitted by railroad officers that Warriner might have continued his peculations indefinitely. if he had not been betrayed by a woman. SO great was his superiors confidence in him.
 Mrs. Warriner Aware of Her Hus-
 bands Crime from the First.
 Cincinnati. O., Nov. 10.-Mrs. Warri- ner was aware of her husbands defal- cations from the first alleged attempt to levy blackman on him, according to $. 0. Bayless. Mariners attorney. Mir Bayless declared that Mrs. Warriner urged her husband to confess. but Warriner felt sure that his specula- tions would enable him to make good his shortage and refused to follow his wife's advice.
 Instead Mir and Mrs. Warriner made a trip to Chicago and there. according to Bayless, had an interview with the alleged blackmailers.
 Miss Brockway Never Knew Warriner
 A statement was issued tonight by Miss Ida Broadway. who was mem toned by Mrs. Stewart. Miss Brock way is employed in the office of the collector of the customs She said that she never knew Warriner and never heard Of any blackmaiL She said. however that she was a friend of a man and tn. two women who were mentioned in Mariners confess sion.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-11
MONTH IN PRISON FOR
 LONDON sUFFRAcETTEs.
Two Women Who Smashed Windows
 at Kings Birthday Celebration.

London. Nov. 10.-Alice Paul and Amelia Brown. the window smashing suffragettes. were today sentenced to one month each at hard labor. Both are members of the Mrs. Emmcline Pankhurst organization. During tho banquet at Guild hall in honor Of the kings birthday last night stones were thrown against the windows of ban quet hall. the crash of glass startling the company and interrupting the speech of the lord mayor. The hfair proved to be a suffragette demonstra- ton and the two offenders were ar- rested
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-11
LOCOMOTIVE FIREMEN
 DEMAND BIG WAGE INCREASE.
Approximately Twenty Five Thousand
 Men Are Involved.

Chicago. Nov 1O.-Locomotive ire- men of 42 railroads west of Chicago today filed demands for a wage in- crease of from 20 to % per cent. Ap- proximately 25.000 men are involved in the demands. and their territory covers all the west southwest and northwest portions Of the United States.
 Coupled with the demands for higher wages Is apothcr for recognition Of tho desire of the Brotherhood Of Locomo- tive Bremen to loSislatc for engineers who are members of the firemcn's or ganization.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-11
PEARY FOR THE FIRST TIME
 SHOWS HIS ARCTIC PICTURES.
Dinner Given in Explorers Honor at
 New York Club.

New York, Nov. 1O.-Commander Robert E. Peary showed for the first time tonight the 75 pictures taken upon his dash to the pole, which he will use in his public lectures this winter. The pictures were shown to an audience of fifty men, prominent in social and sci entific circles, at a dinner in Peary's honor given at the Metropolitan club. The lecture which accompanied the pictures was In the nature of a for nal report hy the explorer to the fea- " Arctic club, the organization which has sponsored his expeditions to the north pole for the past ten years. Members of the Peary Arctic club. with Commander Peary and two members of his expedition, Captain Robert A. Bartlett and George Borup, occupied the positions of honor at the dinner.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-11
HEAVIEST PENALTY ON RECORD
 FOR LIQUOR LAW VIOLATION
Inflicted by Judge Walsh on Andrew
 Markham of Norwak.

Bridgeport. Conn. Nov. 10.-Judge James F. Walsh of the criminal com mon pleas court today inflicted the heaviest penalty on record for a viola
 ton of the liquor law. when he as- sessed Andrew Markham of NorwallS $25 on each of four counts. with full costs. for illegal sale on Sunday, and suspended iai sentence only on the condition that Markham immediately discontinue his lauor business. The ease came to the common pleas court on an appeal from the Norwalk court. where the defendent was fined S25 on each count with the costs.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-11
Charged With Assault for Running
 Down Man With Auto.

New Britain, Conn.,, Nov. 1O.-Charg- ed with assault. Robert F. Hill of this city was arrested tonight for running down Henry Scherman with an auto mobile on Monday last. He was releas- ed on $500 bonds for trial in court to- morrow morning. Scherman, who is in the hospital, suffering from scalp wounds and internal injuries, is said to have assumed all blame for the ac- cident
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-11
MRS. EDDY SETTLES
 s245,ooo ON GLOVER.
Son of Head of Christian Science Church Receives Handsome Sum Adopted Son Gets $45,000.

Boston, Nov. 10.-A family settle ment involving nearly $300,000 be- tween Mrs. Mary Baker Eddy the founder and leader of the Christian Science denomination, and her son, George w. Glover, of South Dakota, and her adopted son, F. J. Foster Eddy of Vermont, has been concluded. ae- cording to an announcement made by representatives, of Mrs. Eddy here to- day. Deeds evidencing the terms of the settlement have been duly exc cuted and delivered.
 Under these settlement arrangements George w. Glover and his family re- ceive the sum of S245,000 and Ebe- nezer J. Foster Eddy receives S45.0OO
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-11
Men Interested in Railroad Business
 Banquet at the Waldorf

New York Nov 10.-Legislation enough for the present. argued men who manage railroads; further federal control, pleaded legislators; co-opera- tion in the interests of fair dealing, proposed shippers and others. These varied views on the great common carriers of the country were expressed tonight at the first annual banquet of the Railway Business association at the Waldorf Astoria. The associa- tion, which is a sort of self imposed medium of conciliation between the railways and the public had as it's guests at table tonight more than 500 men interested in railroads.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-11
Mrs. Frohrsn Gets Absolute Decree
 of Divorce,

Reno, New, Nov. 1O.-Margaret IT, ington Frohman, wife of Daniel F'roh- man. New York theatrical manager, obtained an absolute decree of divorce from District Judge Pike today. The hearing occupied only 25 minutes One other witness besides the plaintiff tes ti6ed. The grounds were non-sup port. A document accepting service and waivlng all rights to answer, sworn to by Daniel Frolllnan. was read during the hearing
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-11
Retiring American Ambassadors Arr
 rive ir New York.

New York, Nov. 10.-Henry. White and John w. Riddle. retiring Ameri- can ambassadors to France and Rus sia. respectively. arrived late today on the Hafhburg-American liner George Washington. from Bremen, Southampton and Cherbourg. Ambas- sador Whites homecoming is after a long and distinguished diplomatic ca reer. and recent despatches from Par is attest the general regret in France at his retirement.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-11
CALLED UP BY MISTAKE.
Case of Mae Wood, Indicted for Per
 jury and Forgery.

Mac Wood. who has been under indict ment since June. 1908. for perjury and forgery in connection with her sensa- tional suit for divorce against former United States Senator Thomas C. Platt. was brought ID suddenly In the court of general sessions today but the defendant did not appear. and the prosecution asked that her bond of $5.OO0 be forfeited.
 Counsel explained that she was iil on a ranch in Colorado and had no' beer informed that the case was on today's calendar.
 District Attorney Jerome appeared and announced that it wss by mistake that the case was called today. aud adjournment was taken untl Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-11
Pastors Lead a Raid on an Illicit sa-

Leavenworth. Kan. Nov. 1O.-Two ministers today led raid upon an il- licit saloon in this city. which re- suited in the seizure of twenty cases of peer and two jugs of whiskey. This was pay day at Fort I.eavenwofth. and ''joints'' were literally patronized by the soldiers. The ministers made a complaint at police headquarters and volunteered to lead the officers in the raid
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-11
In Another Hotel, Three Blocks Away, His
 Wife Anxiously Awaited His Return
MEMBER OF CONNECTICUT LEGISLATURE
Edwin His Vice President of First National Bank of Plainville and Merchant of Prominence, Registered at the Gisey House Charles French and Wife, New Haven-Money and JeweIry Not Disturbed

It is supposed that MT. Hills. feeling himself suddenly taken ill, thus tried to summon aid.
 When on the third trial the cham bermaid found the door of the nOom locked and got no response to her calls, she summoned the manager, and Kills body, clothed in a night gown which he had brought with him in a handbag, was revealed. Identification was made positive by cards and letters, as well as later, by John H. Welsh of Douglastown, l.. l., Mrs. Hills brother.
 Mrs. Hills Prostrated.
 Mrs. Hills was informed of her hus- bands death tonight and is prostrated. They came to New York yesterday and took luncheon at the Hotel Imperial. At o'clock her husband left her to keep a business appointment, she said, downtown, from which he promised to return at o'clock the same after noon.
 General Alarm Resulted in Discovery
 of Body.
 When no word was received from him early this morning, Mrs. Hills be- came alarmed. knowing that he had with him more than S2O0 in cash and jewelry valued at $1,000. She notified her brother first and then police head quarters. A general alarm was sent out, which resulted in the discovery of the body late this afternoon. MT Hills was 65 years old.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-11
WISELY INVESTED Ifs TIPS.
Former New York Waiter Left an Es-
 tate Worth S50o,Ooo.

New York, Nov. 10.--James Theil- man, for the last ten years head waiter at DelmonicC's and before that a wait CT at the same restaurant since 1872, saved and invested his tips so wisely that On his death recently he left an estate valued at $500,000. This became known today when his widow applied for letters of administration in de- fault of a will
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-11
Death of Mrs. U. s. Grant.

San Diego. Cal. Nov, iV-Mrs. q. S. Grant. 53 years old, wife of a son of President Grant, died today of apo plexy. She had been an invalid for years. Mrs. Grant is survived by her husband and five children, Mrs. -U. s. Mscev. Chaffee Grant. ". $. Grant w., Julia Dent Grant and Fannie Grant. She was the daughter of former Unit
 Cd States Senator Chaffee of Colorado.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-11
Horses Ran Away.

A grocery team standing at the top of the Laurel hill slope ran away on Wednesday about noon, when frightened by the steam road roller. The wagon hit the bridge when the horse turned in there. tearing the horse out of the shafts. but he was caught in the middle of the bridge by the quick work of a teamster.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-11
Two Cases Withdrawn.

There have been two of the cases brought in the superior court which have been withdrawn. They are the suits of the Allen Foundry Co. vs. Lib- by ct al. and the Groton Savings bank vs- Michael McGrath.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-11
Marital Troubles Caused Murder and
 Suicide.

Jacksonville. Fla Nov. I0.--After marital troubles Of long standing Loiiis w. Lewis. white. shot ana killed his wife at hls home here this afternoon and then turned the revolver on him self sending a bullet through his head. causing almost instant death. Lewis was cripple and conducted sot drink stand near his home.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-11
Returned from Maine.

A. E. Grimes and John Murphy have returned from a two weeks hunting trip to the Maine woods. having had a most enjoyable time and bringing back their limit of deer. One of those secured by Mir. Grimes was hanging in front of Reynolds market on We'd nesday and attracted much attention.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-11
Congregational w. B. M. Annual Meet.

Boston, Nov. 10.-The Woman's Board of Missions of the Congregation al church, which began it's 42d annual meeting at the Park Street church to- day. received during the past year $277.17 and expended $t61, ,S65 accord- ing to the report of the treasurer, Miss Sarah Louise Day.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-11
Midshipman Wilson Holds His own.

Annapolis. Md, Nov. 10.-Midship
 man Earl D. Wilson. quarterback of the navy football. team, continues to hold his own and is in about the same condition tonight. as ne has been since the operation performed on him Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-11

St. Petersburg. Nov. 10.-M. Giller- son, leading attorney of this city, was today condemned to years i'm prisonment in a fortress because of speech which he delivered on June 22, 1908, at the trial of the partici- pators in the Jewish massacre at Bi- alystok. He appeared at this trial as counsel for friends and relatives of the Jewish victims, of whom sev
 enty-three were killed and eighty-two others wounded. The indictment against Gillerson charged that in his speech in court he had irrelevantly introduced arguments which melted the workmen against the government.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-11
Boy Crushed to Death by Topplins
 Stone.

Hartford. Conn. Nov lO.-Hidlns behind a stone weighing half a ton. eight year old James Weinstein of Si Bellevue street was crushed to death tonight when the stone topDled over. pinBinr him underneath. Nearly every bone in his body was broken.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-11
Woman,s Board of Missions.

The eastern Connecticut branch of the Woman's Board of Missions will hold it's quarterly meeting at the Plainfield Congregational church on Wednesday, November IF. with ses- sions at II a. m. and 1.30 p. m. There will be reports of the annual meet ing and missionary address.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-11
Steamship Arrivals.

At Hamburg: Nov. g, Cincinnati, from New York.
 At Palermo: Nov. 1O Europa. from New York
 At Genoa: Nov. 8, Regina D'Italia, from New York.
 At Naples: Nov. 10. Duca Degli Abruzzi from New York.