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Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-01
ALL coNNEcTcur HoNoREp
The Memory of the Boys in Blue, De-
 parted k..1 Present.

New Haven, May Silt is many years since the observance of Memo rial day has been so general as it was today, all Connecticut pausing in its activities to pay respect to the memory of the departed heroes of the memorable struggle of the early six ties of the last century, and to &C., cord honor to those of their comrades still living. Wherever there was. in city, town or village, a Grand Army post, theFe, escorted by state militia companies or some other organization, 1nerched the gray haired veterans with the slow step of age, to place upon the graves of their dead comrades flor al tokens of their remembrance, and to see that tha flag was floating over their graves. After their visits to the cemetery, in many cases, the vet erane met together to talk over old scenes and to recall the deeds of many whose memory they had assisted in publicly honorina today.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-01
RAM TO BE USED AS TARGET.
Natahdin to Be Sacrificed in Demon
 strating Value of Her Type.

Philadelphia, May S1.-Final orders
 gre awaited from Washington before preparing the ram Katahdin, now at the Philadelphia navy yard, for her last voyage. It has been decided to make a demonstration of the fitness or unf1tness of that particular type of vessel. It was always a question among naval experts as to the real value of the ram in battle Although in service during the war with Spain. the Katahdin did not go into any ac- ton and remained merely a member of the coast fleet. Her designers hoped great things of her. believing that her lew freeboard and small superstruc- ture would make an almost impossi- ble target, enabling her to. ram an enemy's vessel and escape serious damage. The ship is now to be taken to sea and used as a target for big gun, practice on the summer cruise of the Atlantic squadron. which will be- gin June IT,
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-01
GASOLINE LAUNCH AFIRE.
Three Young Married Couples Mar
 rowly Escaped Death.

drowned and five others narrowly es- capped a similar fate today when a large gasoline launch carrying three young married couples. went out on a holiday excursion, caught fire from an explosion in the oil tank, forcing the occupants to leap overheard while the craft was 100 yards from shore. Mrs. May Wood, p years old, was drowned while her husband, Carl D. Wood, who made a frantic effort to save her, nar- rowly escaped death. but was rescued by the timely arrival upon the scene of another launch. The others who were rescued were Morgan Moore and wife and Arthur Wells and wife. All of them are residents of Alexandria
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-01
STATUE OF LINCOLN UNVEILED.
Memorial at HodgenvilIe, Ky Near
 Where He Was Born.

Hodgenville, Ky, May 3L-A statue of Abraham Lincoln was unveiled to- day in this quabnt little town. Three miles away is the farm on which the Emancipator was born. The ceremo- nies were simple. Mrs. Ben Hardin Helm of Louisville, a close relative of Mrs. Lincoln, pulled the cord that dropped the drapery and showed the fiarire of President Lincoln sitting in a chair, his face bearing the careworn, kindly expression familiar to the peo- intended by the sculptor, MT. Weine- man of New York, to reproduce the Saint Gaadens statue in Lincoln park Chicago. but a protest from that city oyerrode the consent given by the North Side park commission, and Hodgenyilie. consequently. had its original
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-01
BACK FROM THE ORIENT.
George Ade and Chancellor Day Ar
 rive at San Francisco.

San Francisco, May S1.-George Ade. playwright and humorist. arrived from the orient on the Pacific Mail liner Siberia yesterday, completing a six months tour around the world.
 Chancellor James R Day of Syra- cuse university also arrived on the Si- beria, accompanied by his wife and daughter. The party is finishing a seven months pleasure tour, and Chancellor Day expects to arrive in Syracuse in time for commencement exercises.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-01
EvANGELIsTs CAUSE A RIOT.
Rev. MT. Levinson Attacks Jews and
 Is Met with Showers of Eggs.

Cincinnati. May 31.@Scenes of dis order attended a missionary street meeting held last night in the foreign quarter by six evangelists from Gods Bible school.
 The police interfered, and four ar rests were made. The Rev Philip Levinson and his associates, however continued preaching for two hours.
 When Levinson in preaching defied the residents to interfere with him, tin pans were beaten. children yelled, and noises of all kinds were made by de- liant auditors When Levinson made some derogatory' remarks about Jew ish customs, he was met with a show CT of eggs. When the police rushed into the place the people in the street let fly eggs, stones and bricks at the missionary band. Old shoes and milk bottles were hurled out of windows.
 No person was injured seriously.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-01
Wright Brothers Soon to Make a
 Flight at Fort Myer.

Washington, May 21.--The Wright brothers will arrive in Washington on June 10 when President Taft will pre- sent them with the gold medals ob- tained through public subscription by the Aero club of America. Their new aeroplane will be delivered at Fort Myer on the same day and the Wrights may make a flight over the army aer- odrome. after the presentation at the White house.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-01
AUTO ACCIDENT AT MYSTIC.
Mrs. E. E. Dickinson of Essex Has
 Arm Broken.

Mystic, Conn, May 31.-While mak- ing a sharp trun on Dudleys hill here today an automobile owned by E. E. Dickinson of Essex ran over three foot embankment and turned turtle. breaking Mrs. Dickinson's right arm and shaking up and bruising the oth- CT occupants of the car.
 In the machine at the time of the accident were Mir. and Mrs. Dickin- son, their three children and the driver. The car was badly broken to pieces
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-01
CAUGHT IN ST. LOUIS.
New Yorker Charged With Attempt to
 Kill Mother-n Law.

St. Louis. May 31.-Max G. Hol- lander of New York was arrested last night by a special officer from New York and will be held pending extradi- ticn on a charge of attempting to kill his mother -in-law. It is charged that Hollander entered the home of his wife's mother, cboked her. and. leaving her on the bed, set fire to the house. The janitor of the apartment discov- cred the fire and rescued the uncon- sciOlIs woman
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-01
SEATTLE EXPOSITION
Opens This Noon-President Taft Will
 Start Machinery in Motion.

Washington, May s1.-An interesting event at the White house tomorrow will be the opening of the Yukon Alaska. exposition at Seattle by Pres ident Taft. He will touch a solid gold key, ornamented with gold nuggets from Alaska, and will transmit the electric spark which will start the ma chinery in the exposition grounds. He will receive messages from the ex- position officials and will transmit one of congratulation and good wishes. The ceremony will take place at 8 o'clock in the. east room of the White house The hour has been changed from 33O o'clock to 8 o'clock, which is midday in Seattle
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-01
Decoration Day Exercises in Tokio.

Tokio. May 31.-Decoration day ex- ercises were held at the Yokohama naval hospital this afternoon, marines and bluejackets from the visiting Am erican squadron forming a guard for the ceremonies. Among those pres ent were Mfr. Fairbanks. Ambassador O'Brien and Admiral Harber of the American navy. An oration was de- lfvered by Dr. T. Greene of Boston.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-01
Jim Jeffris Going to Europe.

Chicago, May S1-James J. Jeffries will go to Europe in few weeks, and on his return will prepare for his bat tie with Jack Johnson. Before leav- ing here yesterday Jeffries said: q am going to Europe, primarily to take the baths at Carlsbad and Incidentally 10 fill a few theatrical contracts. which signed recently. When I return to America which will be about the mid- dle of the summer, I am going direct to California and start hard training for my fight with Johnson"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-01
ACCIDENT ON MISSOURI PACIFIC.
Passengers Badly Shaken, But No One
 Seriously Hurt.

Pueblo, Col, May 31.-Spreading rails caused the Missouri Pacific passenger train No. 1 to be derailed at Inman, thirty miles west of Pueblo, late yes ter day afternoon. The engine. bag gage car and smoking car were over turned, but although the passengers in the smoking car were badly shaken, none sustained injuries beyond few bruises. The line was blocked until this morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-01
THE DAY AT BOSTON.
Address Delivered by Widow of Con-
 federate Leader, Gen. Pickett.

Boston, May 31-Greater Boston paid tribute on land and sea today to the dead soldiers of the civil war. The Grand Army of the Republic exercises centered about the tribute early in the morning to the battle flags in Memo rial hall at the state house. Later exercises were held in Fremont tenn ple under the direction of Edward w Kinsley post, at which Mrs. La Sale Corbeu Pickett widow of Gen. George D. Pickett, the confederate leader, de- iivered the address on "The Battle of Gettysburg from the Confederate Side"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-01
Canadian Pine Prioes Raised.

Der mills in western Canada advanced prices on Saturday 50 cents 8 thou sand on common pine. They were look ing forward to profitable trade with the United States at the old prices. but as the United States turned down the tariff reduction the Canadian mills will make up the profit hy reducing the output and increasing the price
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-01
BURoNIc PLAGUE IN CHINA.
Fifty Deaths Daily at Tana Tsin-
 Annoy Comparatively Free.

Annoy, May S1.-The bubonic plague is reported from various points in southern China. At Tsuan Tsiu. where the malady is showing it's most viru- lent form. there are upwards of fifty deaths from the disease daily. There are severe epidemics also on points on the North river and the West river, but Annoy has comparatively few cases.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-01
GOVERNOR LILLEYs GRAVE
Handsomely Decorated with White
 Lilies, Carnations and Roses.

Waterbury, Conn, May S1.-Wfth delegates representing practically ev- cry local in the state present, the or ganized labor unions of Connecticut this afternoon paid tribute to the memory of the late Gov. George L. Lilley at his grave in Riverside cem- etery. A handsome floral piece of white lilies. carnations and roses on background of sals xia leaves, was placed on his grave in Riverside cem- eteyy. Albert D. possin of Meriden made . brief address. in which he ex-
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-01
Marathon Race at Stamford.

Stamford, Conn. May s1.-Harry Jensen of the Pastime A. CSp New York, won a Marathon race held here today under the auspices of St.Francis' council, K of C., in hours 45 min utes 3-5 seconds. Carter Collins of New Haven was second, covering the distance in hours 5s minutes s-5 sec onda
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-01
strike ereakers at Work.


 Philadelphia. May 91.7-Strike break CTS and motormen from other cities were put to work today in an effort to break the strike of the motornen and conductors of the street car lines of this city. Notwithstanding these im- portations not a car left any Of the barns after 8 o'clock tonight and at 10 o'clock the last car has been taken off for the night.
 Demonstrations Follow. Incensed at strike breakers being brought here. sympathlzers of tho striking street car men made demon strations at the barns where the new men are quartered and many arrests were made by the police.
 10000 Extra Policemen. Mayor Reyburn stated today that he would swear in ten thousand extra policemen, if necessary and keep the cars running for the convenience Of the public.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-01
peath of een. erant,s eandmaster.

Kansas City, Mo, May 31.-Pedro C.. Meyrelles, a bandmaster who accom- panied Gen. U. S. Grant around the world, led Patt's orchestra for ten years, and was for a long time musi- cal director of the Leavenworth sol diers' home, died yesterday at his home in Kansas City. Meyrelles was born of a family of musicians in Por-. tUgai
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-01

Picking, May 31.-W. w. Rockhill. the American minister, preparatory to his early departure for the United States, has turned over the affairs of the legation to Secretary Henry P. Fletcher. Mir. Rockhill has been ap- pointed ambassador to Russia
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-01
CONNECTICUT c PosToFFIcE
 CLERKS ASSOCIATION.
Annual Convention at Bridseport- Resolutions Adopted-ofieers Elected.


 Bridgeport. Conn. May 3i.-The an- nual convention of the Connecticut postoffice Clerks association in this city today adopted resolutions favor ing tho establishment of postRl say lngs banks and the parcel posts A long report from National Pre- ident Frank T. Rogers of Chicago cetailed the progress made in congress in le1-a islation for the benefit of the cler Ohicers were elected as follows
 President, Charles II. Platt, Water bury; first vice president John S. Burden, Hartford: second vice prosl- dent. John AL Ryan New Haven: sec retary. W. O. Stoweil. Meriden: finance committee. John E. Roberts of Bristol H. T.. Rice of New London. George w. Black of Stamford chairman gricv- ance committee, IT. A. Pendleton. Win sted; delegate to national convention in Atlantic City. Robert J. Kelly New London
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-01
CALL FOR GENERAL STRIKE Of All Msohinists in 8. & O. Railroad
 Repair Shops.

Baltimore. May 3i.-It was an nounoed tonight that President James OConnell of the International Machin- ists' union has sent out a call for general strike of all the machinists employed in the repair shops of the Baltimore & ohio railroad system. This action was taken. it is said. be- cause Of the refusal of the company Co abolish the piece work system re- cently introduced at tho Mount Clare shops in this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-01

Wolverhampton, Eng, May 31.-The Albrighton selling welter plate of 103 sovereigns, for three year olds and upwards distance one mile, was won today by Visto Lad Prometheus was second and King George third. Au- gust Belmont's Bay Tree started, but was left at the post.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-01
WRECK ON THE SANTA FEE.
Accident to California Fast Mail--
 Postal Clerk Killed.

Topeka, Kan, May s1.-Santa Fe passenger train No g, westbounti. known as the California fast mail was wrecked at Peabody early today and H. c. Thompson postal clerk. of Kan sas City. was killed.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-01
Steamship Arrivals: |

At Liverpool May 3O; Baltic. from New York; May 3l. Carmania from New York.
 At Genoa, May 20: Cretic, from New York
 AL QUeenstown, May 3l: Maurstania, 1 from New York for Liverpool (and rroceededl
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-01
svieide,s sodv to Be crsmat.d,

Honolulu, May 31.-P. N. Bliss of Danmury. Conn. nephew of $. II. Nichols. the New Yorker who commit ted suicide al his hotel today on acc count of i'll health. has cabled direc- tons that the body be cremated and the ashes shipped to Danbury
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-01
Death of Riley r. Smith.

New Haven, May s1-Riley T. Smith. a member of the wholesale oyster firm of Smith Brothers, at City Point. died yesterday of apoplexy. He was 65 years old and at one time was active in politics ard held office as a repub- lican in the city government.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-01
Chosen as Coach of University of Iowa
 Track Team.

Des Moines, Iowa. May 31.-An- ncuncement was made tonight that w. Fl. Dole. physical director at Yale has been chosen to succeed Marc Cat Min as coach of the university of Iowa track team
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-01
Handicap Live Bird Tournament--
 Worlds Record Established.

Pottsville. Pa, May 31.-Miss Annie Riecker of Lancaster Pa, in a handi- cap live bird tournament today with Fred Coleman. at Tumbling Run park, established a worlds record for wom- en shooters by killing 47 out of 50 birds
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-01

Ravenna, Italy, May 31.-An auto mobile in which two Americans were driving killed a child today on the road from Venice to Rome. The chauf- feur, Fred Dunne of Boston, was ar rested.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-01

Tokio, May 31.-Former Vice Pres ident Charles w. Fairbanks and Mrs. Fairbanks were received in audience by the emperor and empress of Japan.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-01
Pr.siden, Tatt Arrixs. In W.shinaton

Washington, May 31.-President Taft arrived in Washington from Get tysburg at s.15 p. m. tonight. He was accompanied by his brother. C. P. Taft. and his daughter, Miss Helen Taft. Others of the official party missed the train.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-01
Committee Amendments Withdrawn.

During the afternoon MT. Bacon en- tered upon a long discussion of the proposed increases over the rates of the house bill in duties on bacon and hams, lard, fresh beef, etc, and Mir Aldrich surprised the senate by with drawing the committee amendments, saying he believed the house rates. al though below those of the Dingley law rates, were protective of those indus tries. This action provoked further discussion by senators who favored the higher rates.
 Senator Rayner created considerable amusement by a humorous description of what Senator Aldrich had referred to as the citadel of protection" and Senator Smith of South Carolina dd- vocated a free tariff or a tariff for revenue only.
 Two Hours Talk on Lemons.
 Early in the day more than two
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-01
Cabled Paragraphs

Athens, May 31.--An earthquake was experienced yesterday morning on the Morea peninsula. The damage was slight.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-01

A Special Despatch from Paris says that Andrew Carnegie is sounding the European rulers as to what sort of reception would be likely to be given to his suggestion that the United States call a conference. before which powers such as Great Britain and Ger many might be arraigned with view to inducing them to cease their rivalry in armaments.
 The Rights of the Inhabitants of Bakers Island. a few miles out in the Atlantic from Mt. Desert Island, to the land and homes they and their ances- tors have been occupying for 100 years are confirmed by a decision just hand ed down by Judge Hale in the United States circuit court.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-01

After Forty-six Hours of almost constant wrangling, the jury in the csse of M. B. Madden, M J. Boyle and F. A. P!ouchot, labor leaders. brought m verdict Of guilty at Chicago Sat urday, hning each of the defendants $500. Madden is the so-called labor "czar'' of Chicago.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-01

The "Unwritten Law Scored a vic- tory at Hattiesburg, Miss. Saturday night in the case of G. l.. Crosby, charged with the murder of J. R. Me Shan, when the jury brought in a yer dict of not guilty. Crosby found Me Shan in the woods with his wife and killed him with a shotgun. Crosby was cheered as he left the courthouse.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-01
Two Inches of Snow Memorial pav.

Leadville. Col. May 31.-Two inches Of snow Sell in this city today. 1t was
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-01
Condensed TelegramS

The Illinois Legislature Last Week passed a bill declaring void apartment leases which prohibit chilorer in apart ment houses. The governor announces his intention of signing the bill.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-01
Ale, Beer, Porter,
 Duty Increased
MIR. ALpRIcH SURPRISES THE
 SENATE.
TARIFF BILL AGREEMENTS
The House Duty on Bacon, Hams and Lard Restored-Two Hours Debate on Lemons.

Washington. May S1.-Agreements were reached in the senate today upon many sections of the tariff bill, so that as the hour for adjournment appeared the paragraphs relating to agriculture were nearly all disposed of.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-01

At a Conference of Miners and op orators at Charlestown. w. Va, Satur- day night an agreement was reached by which the strike of the miners in the Kanawha field will be called off. pending an endeavor at settlement of the difficulties by a board of arbitra- tion.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-01

Mrs. Norah Jane~Cleminson of Chi cago, 29 years old, was found dead in bed of 'chloroform poisoning Sunday and her husband, Dr. Haldaue Ciemin- son, 27 years of age, who reported the finding of the body by himself and said that he was suffering from the effects Of chloroform, is held by the police.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-01

Citizens at Portland, Ark. Sunday lynched Joseph Blakely, negro. brother of Sam Blakely. who shot and killed Deputy Sheriff Cain. Unable to catch the alleged murderer of Cain, the mob lynched the brother after he declared that he intended to "get' Bud Harper. who had killed the Blake ly brothers dog.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-08-07
CALEDONIA.

Caledonia, Aug. 6.-Miss orpha
Coulter spent a few days in Bucyrus
this week
Rev. G.. +. Thompson and family
left for Hanover, Michigan, Tues
day where they will spend "a two
weeks vacation with Mr.. Thom pson's
parents.
Mrs. IT. Harrington and children
returned Saturday from weeks Wis.,
II with friends near Cleveland.
Miss Rober' Price visited with her
parents in Gallon from Saturd ay un-
til Wednesday.
The Blair family reunion was held
at the home of John Herrod w.
Water ST., Thursday.
Mrs. william Koch Entertained the
Ladies Society of the UniveTsalist t
church at her home, north of town,
Thursday
Mes. Oscar Dilts and Mrs. rr
Kring gave their Sunday school class
n picnic along the creek. ThursJ ay.
About forty Youngsters attended and
all enjoyed the outing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Resles Of
Marion visited friends here over sun
day.
About one-third of the workmem on
the new M. II. church left Tuesday
The carpenters work is about finish-
ed and the building is fast nearing
completion.
The ireland family reunion was
held here Tuesday at the home of
Mrs. william j. Ireland. r.. T.. ire
land who moved to Michigan recent
ly was here for the occasion
Silas Doyle and wife leave Saturday
for weeks. stay in New York city.
A lawn fete will be held at the home
of Mrs. Amanda Warwick of North
Main street Wednesday eve. Tho
proceeds are to benefit tho Univcr-
salist church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carroll Foos moved
to Caledania Monday from west of
town.
A large farm belonging To Frank
Roberts, near New Winchester. was
struck by lightning Monday Mad was
burned The barn was fun of hay
jefferson Winters, residing north
of town, is seriously i'll with typhoid
fever.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Mlxwell of Lima,
are visiting Chas. Iden and family
this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Fields and
Mr.. and Mrs, r. L.. Highly visited
friends in Canton Sunday
The Epworth League held a lawn
fete on Doneworths' llawnl Sapuu-
day eve. A large crowd attended and
the fete was quite success finan-
cially.
John and Josephene DOuce of Mar
ion are visiting their grandparents
Mr.. and Mrs. John Patten this week.
After being without n town paper
for six weeks, Caledonia Is glad to
have the Enterprise again. The first
publication, under the new manage
ment of Blair and Son, appeared
Thursday of this week.