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Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-30
TWO WEEKS FROM BOSTON,
 PRESIDENT TAFT AT SEATTLE.
Escorted by Mounted Police to Rainier
 CIub-Reeeption Held.

Seattle, Wash, Sept 29-President Taft reached the Pacific coast tonight, just two weeks after his start from Boston. He will leave Seattle for Ia coma on Friday and will leave that city at midnight going south until Los An geles is reached. Then comes the turn to the east.
 The president and his party were met at the Union station on their arrival at S.15 o'clock by a reception committee of two dozen members. The space in the station through which the president and his escort passed was roped off and large body of police kept back the crowd
 t The visitors and the reception com mittee entered automobiles and. pre- ceded- by troop of mounted police, proceeded to the Rainier club. where reception in honor of the president was given by Mrs. Richard A. Bal finger. wife of the secretary of the interior
 After half an hour at the club the president and his escort went to the Hotel Washington. which will be the home of the visitors until their depart ure for Tacoma. The president was permitted tc retire early, after greeting the Yacht club. which was holding a reception at the hotel
 The president today passed through anOIDer region Wnlch displayed its marvels in teh way of fruit raising. At North Yakima, where he passed the forenoon and made an address. the president saw one of the oldest irriga- ed fruit regions in the west. The great yield of apples especially attracted his attention.
 Tn hls Yakima address the president paid tribute to Wesley L. Jones of Washington, who joined the party at Spokane yesterday. Governor Hay of Washington in introducing the presi- dent declared that for vice president in 1912 he placed in nomination Wes- ley Jones"
 Tn nominating Senator Jones for place on the ticket" said the presi- dent, 'T do not see why Governor Hay should not name him for the presiden-s cy, for you are not in the habit of talk ing back seat out here. You only want the best. Wherever you put Sen ator Jones. he can be counted upon to do the right thing at the right time. { and that, too. without any brass band or fireworks to tell that he Is doing it. If you nominate him for the presi- dency shall be glad to go before the country and testify to my own knowl- edge of his worthy ability. as I am doing here"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-30
sANouET-AT HOTEL AsToR.
Distinguished Gathering of cosmopoli-
 tan Character at the Tables.

New York. Sept. 29.-The vice pres ident of the United States and the gov- ernor of New York; the personal rep resentatives of the emperors of Ger many and Japan; the diplomatic rep resentatives of twenty-five nations and the special delegates of twenty eight sat down to table tonigh in the great banquet hall of the Hotel Astor as the if1cial guests of the Hudson Fulton celebration commission. There were in addition the officers of eight navies and the admirals of four; a representa- tive of the United States senate in the person of Elihu Root. members of the New York staet legislature and officers of the municipality of New York. It was one of the most brilliant banquets that the country has ever seen ,is The bold lace of rank, the decora- tinns of distinguished service and tho robes of Archbishop Farley of the Roman Catholic church, who pronounce ed the invocation. made the room sparkle with color.
 Dr. Cook and Commander Peary found dent Sherman, who rejoiced that an American-'.it matters no who" he said-had followed Hudson's index fin- ger to the pole.
 Mayor Mcclellan, looking about him on the cosmopolitan character of the banquet hall, said Every gathering such as this helps to better under standing among the peoples of the earth"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-30
PEAHY IN PORTLAND.
May Be in New York to Take Part in Naval Psseant-Denies He Sent TeIegrams to Whitney.
"Stephenville Crossing,
 aNo-fo,r.l lIond Go.f ot

Portland. Me, Sept 29.-Commander Robert Ez Peary is resting ins Portland tonight and if his Arctic ship Roose- welt reaches New York by tomorrow the explorer will leave for New York to take part in the Hudson Fulton na- val pageant Friday. The explorer ar rived here tonight from. Bar Harbor, where he has been in consultation with General Hubbard, president of the Peary Arctic club. on the proofs which will be made public later in an attempt to show that Dr. Cook was not at the pole.
 I will take part in the Hudson Fulton parade if the Roosevelt arrives in New York in time, but it may be that the ship has been held back by the heavy storm,' said Commander Peary.
 There is nothing to say about the Cook controversy and 1 will not talk about 1t until after my statement has been issued. l do not propose to an- swer any inquiries that may be put to me regarding the matter. General Hubbard will make public the state ment and he will go to New York very soon and confer with the officers of the club on the matter"
 Commander Peary denied tonight that he had sent any telegrams to Harry Whitney at St Johns. N. F., complaining to Whitney for not tell ing him fully what was contained in Dr. Cooks belongings at Etah.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-30
AT OLYMPIC THEATER.
Good Attendance at Opening.

The new Olympic theater mahaged by Fred Held made it's opening bow to the Norwich public Wednesday eve ming with good sized audience to see the sterling programme of motion pie lures and illustrated songs. As the machine operator when the Auditori- um was originally opened here, MT. Held is well known locally and his friends turned out in good numbers to see his offerings in the picture and song lines.
 The pictures shown were of varied and interesting subjects and were ap- plauded with enthusiasm. while. Will jam T. Delaney for the illustrated songs showed the hold he has upon the Norwich public by being greeted with ringing acclaim for each of his baritone numbers. His selections were a ballad number entitled When I Dream in the Gloaming of You. and march song entitled Sweetheart Town.
 / Five reels of pictures are given, Mir Held running the machine himself, thus insuring Srhe best of operating. The tireproof booth Is located psks1ktle main floor under the gallery Ms. Held is cashiers A, I Chiast aaIouu12ds s charge of the door and s.d iss3 II znn is the pianist. !. {.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-30
Howard Nesbit
 Held by Police
WILL HAVE HEARING IN NEW
 HAVEN THIS MORNING..
BRo1HER OF MRS. HARRY THAw
Arrested in Pswnshop Where He Tried to Dispose of Dismonds. Which Proved to Be Glass.

:. New Haven, Conn. Sept 2s.-- Charged with idleness, a man who says his name is Howard Nesbit, brother of Evelyn Nesbit Thaw. is be- ing held by the local police pending a hearing before the court in the morn ing. Nesbit who when first placed in custody gave the name of Campbell was arrested in local pawnship while trying to dispose of a ring which he represented as being a diamond for s25. An examination by the pawnbroker proved the stone to be glass and complaint was made to the police.
 A search of his room in local hotel brought to light six more rings similar to the one he tried to pawn and letters and papers addressed to Howard Nes-' blt. which he admitted was his right name. He also admitted to the police that he had attempted to dispose of some of the rings in Bridgeport before coming here, but at four places they re tns cd to make loan on them.
 He will be brought before the court i1 the morning, when 1t Is thought the police will enter another charge against him.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-30
AT BROADWAY THEATER.
The Little Terror.

At Broadway theater on Wednesday evening The Little Terror was pre- sented before an appreciative audience all four acts teeming with bright and sparkling comedy which brought forth rounds of applause. The play is finely staged. the four scenes being we'll pie tured, while the costumes were excel lent.
 IL the title role Cecil Spooner as sumed the child's role to perfection and made things lively throughout the play. Her work was of high order and provided much entertainment. In the funmaking she was ably assisted By Richard Purdon as Lord Darlington Miss Jean Galbraith pleased as Ethel Darlington, while Belle Gaffney H L. Dunkinson and Edward Dudley were particularly good. Frank Peters pleased in his role, while the other members of the company contributed the proper support to round out the well presented play.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-30
TO LIMIT APARTMENTS, ITALY TAKES UP THE MOVE.
King Victor Hopes to Show Germany
 How to Slow Down.

Rome. Sept 2s.-Another move for the limitation of naval armaments Is to be undertaken-this time by Italy.
 It was learned today that King Vic- tor and Foreign Minister Tittoni have had this matter under discussion for several weeks and have agreed to take it up with the German chancellor, Won Bethmann- Hollweg. on the lstter's coming visit to Italy.
 Undaunted by the failure of King Edward to induce the German kaiser, his royal nephew. to agree to limita- tion of armaments. under an interna- tional agreement. King Victor Is said to be hopeful of showing the German chancellor that the present policy of naval expansion means the inevitable bankruptcy of not only those nations which are leading in the work-Ger- many and England-but' of the smaller powers which are forced to make pro- portionate increases in their navies
 The suggestion, coming from Italy. will. it Is believed. have especial force. inasmuch as Italy Is a member of the triple alliance along with Germany and Austria.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-30
FLOODS IN MAINE
 CAUSE GREAT DAMAGE.
Guests at Silver Lake Hotel Sleep
 Out Doors, Fearing Sudden Rise.


 Portland. Me, Sept. 2s.-one of the worst floods known in northern and eastern Maine and western New Brunswick resulting from the heavy rainfall of the last few days, has al ready caused great damage in Aroos- took, Penobscot. Piscataquis. Somer set and Washington counties in this state. At many points tonight the swollen rivers continued to rise and cause further destruction. Washouts on railroad lines have interfered great ly with traffic, and in some sections trains are at standstill, and num- Der of cities and towns are cut off from rail communication with the rest of the state. One death has been re- ported due to the flood. that of Charles F. Keefe, of Bangor. a Banngor-& Aroostook railroad engineer who was crushed under his engine when his train was derailed today by wash out near West Sebeois.
 Most of the freshet damage thus far has been along the smaller streams, notably along the St. Croix river at Calais and St. Stephen and the Pleasant and Piscataquis rivers in the vicinity of Dover, Me. but it is feared that the flood waters will begin to have a dangerous effect by tomorrow on the larger rivers, espe- cially the Penobscot. which has been rising rapidly all day. Already sev- eral millions of feet of logs have been carried down stream by the breaking of an upper boom at Argyle on the Penobscot.
 In Calais. Me. and St. stephen, N. B. adjoining cities, portions of the streets were under water all day.
 Forty guests of the Silver Lake ho- tel at Katahdin Iron Works passed a sleepless night out of doors last night. fearing that the sudden rise of the Silver lake would sweep away the hotel No damage was done, how ever. and tonight the situation there was greatly improved.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-30
Longlsland Derby Over Uniried Road
ALL EXISTING AMERICAN REC oRDs ON OPEN ROAD BROKEN.
50 H.,p. MAcBiNE OVERTURNED
Struck Deep Sand While Running 50 Miles an Hour-Mechanician James Bates KiIIed-Driver Badly Hurt.

Riverhead, L. l.. Sept. 2s.-The breaking of every existing American record for automobile racing on the open road and an accident which cost the life of one man and serious in- juries to another marked the running today of the Long Island automobile Derby, stock car sweepstakes, run over p miles of untried road at the eastern extremity of Long Island, between Riverhead and Mattituck.
 Apperson Car Skidded. The casualties of the day were caused by the skidding of the Apperson car, driven by Herbert Lytle, the vet eran Vanderbilt cup driver, as it neared an easy bend in the road two miles west Of Mattituck. Lytle and his mechanician, James Bates, had com pleted less than two-thirds of the first lap when the car came to grief The big sixty horse power machine came tearing down slight deciivity in the read, going at a rate of 55 miles an hour, when it suddenly lurched to one side into deep sand. and was over turned.
 Meehanician Killed, Driver Injured.
 Lytle shot clear of the car and land- ed twenty feet away on his back. Bates chung to the car and was crushed under it as it turned turtle Both men were unconscious when picked up and it was thought at first that neither had a chance for life. Bates never regain ed consciousness and died an hour later, but Lytle was able to recognize his wife and baby. who were hurried tc his bedside at the hospital immedi- ately after the accident, and tonight there is hope of his eventual recovery. Fastest Open Road Racing Ever in
 This Country.
 The racing throughout was the fast est ever witnessed in open road con- tests in this country. In the class for cars selling at s1 .251 to 2500, five laps. 113.75 miles, Louis Chevrolet in a Buick won in 1 hour, 37 minutes, 36 3-10 seconds, breaking all records for the class. His speed averaged slight 1y in excess of 70 miles an hour. Fin ishing second in the same class, Rob- ert Burman, also driving a Buick. cov- cred the distance In 1 hour 46 minutes. 1-2 seconds, or at a rate of s4 miles an hour.
 In the class for cars selling from $2s000 to $3,000 the only entry, sharp Arrow, driven by w. H. Sharp. aver aged 63 miles an hour, covering 1885 miles in ? hour minutes. seconds
 Almost as fast time was made by the winner n the eciaSS TOT cars selling for s4,000 and oyer. Ralph De Palma. driving Fiat, who finished the 227.5 miles in hours. 3S minutes, B sec- onds, which is an average of 62.35 miles an hour.
 The winners in the class for cars selling from $3.000 to $4,6O0. Frank Lescault, driving Palmer & Singer. also averaged better than mile a minute, finishing the 1S2 miles in 2 hours, 59 minutes. seconds. or at a rate of 61 miles an hour
 Even in the small car class for cars selling from sS50 to sf,250 an average of 54 miles an hour was maintain. Ar thur See in a Maxwell covering the e1 miles in hour, 41 minutes, 22 sec onds.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-30
wAALER MAReARErr oFF WAYS.
Will Sail in Two Weeks Under Com mand of Capt. Arthur O. Gibbons of This City.

Whaling schooner Margaret. which will sail in about two weeks. was launched at the iron works in New London on Wednesday, having been there for minor repairs, making ready for the trip of several months. As commander of the Margaret on this trip. Capt. Arthur O. Gibbons Of Me- Kinley avenue has been engaged.
 Captain Gibbons has had much ex- perience in hunting whales and has just returned from d long cruise as commander of the Charles w. Morgan, owned by the J. & ". R. Wing com pany of New Bedford, one of the best known whaling firms in the business. He got large quantity of oil. but met with serious mishap on his boat During storm he was seriously if- jured and was obliged to stay in a hos pital for some time to recover from his injuries. He is all right now and since his arrival in this city about week ago he had been busfly at work preparing for his next voyage on the Margaret. His long experience and well known ability augur well for the success of the Margarett's coming cruise
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-30
EDUCATIONAL DAY.
Large Crowds at Formal Events. Both
 Morning and Afternoon.

New York, Sept 2e.-Despite the counter attractions offered by the aero plane and balloon flights and by the International regatta ins progress throughout the afternoon at the an- chorage of the fleets, there were large crowds at the more formal events of the morning and afternoon. In the morning more than half'a million chil- dren attended the commemorative and historical exercises in the various schools of the city, and in the after noon four hundred thousand persons saw yesterdays historical pageant re- peated in the Bronx for the benefit of dsellers in the upper part of New York city.
 The day was described in the official programme as "Educational Day" and was duly observed, pot only in the pub lie schools, but in all the colleges and institutions of higher learning, as well as by learned and patriotic societies throughout the city.
 Several tablets and monuments were dedeicated at points of historical irl- terest.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-30
SAW MURDER IN DREAM.
Atter-t Will Be Made to Identify
 Suspect-Stranse Story from Sweden.

Stockholm. Sept. 29.-The identlhcs- ton of murderer by a man who new CT saw the prisoner. but who claims to have seen the murder committed in dream. will be attempted b. the local police department just as soon as General Bjoerlein. who is pow crit ically i'll in the west of sweden. is strong enough to look at the photo graph of the anarchist who assassi- mated his friend. General Beckman. on the night of June 26.
 At the very hour that the crime was compitted. but many miles from the scene Of 1t, General Bjoerlin, raving in delirium, saw in a fever-inspired vision. his old friend shot down In a street in Stockholm.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-30
BROADWAY PARISH HOUSE.
Trustees of Church Have Been Given
 Authority to Sell the Property.

As the result of a recent meeting of the Broadway Congregational church the trustees of, the church were given authority to sell the parish house prop erty on Broadway oopposite the Broad way schoolhouse. They were not di- rected to sell. but were given the au- thority if they deem it best.
 The property is not considered ad- vantageous for several reasons and it has been thought best to dispose of it and then action can be taken regard ing another parish house.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-30
BOOTHS FOR HOLIDAYS
Erected by Number of Hebrews About
 the City.

At a number of the houses on the West Side were to be seen on Wed- nesday the booths erected by the or thodox Hebrews for the observance of the feast of Succoth. This is an eight day feast, during which the family take their meals in these booths of boughs. beginning Wednesday evening. The booths erected by Nor Nich' fami- lies were built on the back porches or in the yards and were formed of a frame work of boards, which was roofed over with pine boughs. Evening and morning services in the synagogue are held in observance of the feast.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-30
Bank RuiIdinn Down.

The. Thames National bank build ing has been razed level with the ground. On Wednesday afternoon one of the workmen was standing on the floor of the second story when it gave way unexpectedly and he drop ped with it to the street level. His fellow workn1en ran to his assistance and he was picked up, suffering some what from fright and bruises. He was not badly injured but did not more work for the remainder of the day.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-30
Oklahoma Rank Pays AII.

Oklahoma City. Sept 2e.--The state bank commissioner. who yesterday took charge of the Columbia Bank and Trust company. with deposits aggre- gating 5000. 900. today began paying depositors dollar for dollar on their claims. Officers of the bank say they will reopen In a few days. possibly un-
 "a new organization.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-30
CONSOLIDATION OF
 TOWN SCHOOL DISTRICTS
Will Be Voted Upon at the Election on Monday Along with the Other Matters.

There has been included in the warning forSthe annual town election a clause asking for a vote on the con- solidation of the school districts, or the abolishment of the school districts and parts of school districts in the town. and have the town assume and main- tain control of the schools therein, under the provisions of sections 2212 and 221S of the general statutes amended by chapter 205 of the public acts of 1903.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-30
ATTEMPT TO LYNCH NEGROES.
Prisoners Charged With Murder Of
 Wealthy Planter of FIorlda.

Pensacola, Fla. Sept 2e.-Three ne- groes were brought here today for safe keeping. after twice escaping lynching at Marianna. Fla. On Monday night a mo-, entered the Marianna jail. but the negroes had been concealed by the jailer. Yesterday. learning of the ruse the mob formed again. and Sheriff Lewis hurried the prisoners out of town. They are charged with the mur- der of John Dukes. a wealthy planter Mrs. Dukes first husband. Q Mir. King was murdered by negroes
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-30
s2os STOLEN
From Vale Gymnasium Lockers-Thief
 Member of Entering Class.

New Haven. Conn. Sept. 29.-Fol- lowing thefts of money from the lock- CTS and clothing of the. Yale athletes left in the gymnasium. the attendants caught the thief, who refused to give his name but said that he was a mem Der of the entering class. The college authorities refused to give the mans name and up to late hour had not placed him in the hands of the local police. Tn all the sum of s205 was taken. greater part of it from mern-i bers of the entering class. leaving many of them hard pressed financially.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-30
CLASH oF AuTAoRIrY.
German Consul, in Conflict with Rus
 sian Municipal ofHeers.

St. Petersburg. Sept 29,-Another conflict between the German consul al Harbin. Manchuria. and the Russian railroad administration at that place Is reported today. The municipal po- lice attempted to levy on a German factory for the pon-payment of taxes. The proprietor Of the establishment, on the advice of the German consul. hoisted the German flag and barricad- ed his doors. The police had to retire discounted.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-30
WHIST AT ARcANuM CLUB.
Eight Tables Played, Followed by Re
 frcshments-Prize Winners.

II was club night at the Arcanum on Wednesday evening with whist as the medium of entertainment. Eight tables were played and as the result the winners were G. P. Kimball, who secured score of ss with the blue counters, and Alexander Jordan. who made 42 on the white. The former re- ceived handsome ash receiver, while the fartels prize was a pack Of cards.
 In the banquet hall Steward Anes had prepared tempting spread, serv- ing one of deMoute's clam chowders with doughnuts. cheese, crackers. cof- fee. peaches and bananas. The enter tainment committee. F. w. Cary, F. H. Smith. A. E. Story and l.. R. Porteous, had the affair in charge
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-30
Worknnen Still imprisoned in New
 Haven Tunnel.

New Haven, Sept. 2s.-A large force of men spent the night digging for the four imprisoned men. butit will be at least three or four days before they are reached. Tonight Coroner Mix exam ined the two men who made their es- cape from the tunnel when the cavein took place, but the coroner's finding will not be made known before the bodies have been recovered.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-30
Monument for Victims of Balloon
 Disaster.

Paris, Sept. 2S.-The cabinet today decided to erect a monument to the memory of Captain Marchal, Lieuten- ant Phaure and Sub Lieutenants Vim cenot and Reux, the French army of ficers. who lost their lives September %, when the dirigible balloon Repub- lique was wrecked near Moulins The shaft will be placed on the scene .of the disaster.