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Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-02
First Tests in America.

No tests OF this nature have ever
been made in America. and. as far as
is known here. the only experiments
of the character have been carried on
by gun manufacturers in Germany.
The knowledge gained thereby has re-
suited in the manufacture OF balloon
cannon. The tests at Sandy Hook will
be made with cannon now In use and
such new designs will be drafted as the
experiments show may be wise.
Signals Corps in Problems Of Air Navi-
cation.
At the same time ordnance officers
are endeavoring TO devise means to re-
duce the effectiveness OF an enemy's
balloons and aeroplanes. the signal
corps will be engaged I'm the problems
OF navigating the air with the greater
assurance against successful attack
from the land.
Noiseiess Aeroplanes.
Experiments will shortly be conduct
ed In mufiilng the motors OF the Wright
aeroplane owned by the government so
that the flight of an aeroplane will bc
comparatively noiseless.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-02
DEMAND THAT CONGRESS
DEEPEN THE MISSISSIPPI.
Waterways Convention to Send 500
Lobbyists to Washington.

New Orleans, La, Nov. Adopting
President Tafts suggestion that the
time for oratory was past. the lakes
to-the-gulf deep waterways conven-
ton, to the accompaniment of cheers.
decided tonight to send 500 lobbyists
to Washington to demand that con-
gress deepen the Mississippi river
This action followed day Of ora
tory. But when the climax came, it
came quickly; and all doubt as to
the temper of the delegates was dis
PEELED. Former Gov. David Francis of
Missouri declared:
In one thing, at least, / agree with
President Taft, and that is the time
for speeches has passed. The way to
dig this channel is to dig it. And
the people who must dig it are the
federal officers. The Mississippi river
Is under the control of the federal gov
ernment. We of the states cannot inn
prove it if we would.
Il am sick and tired of delays and
excuses. All I'VE need is the money.
The federal government must provide
that and the federal government will
if We make it,"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-02
PRESIDENT IN MISSISSIPPI.
Gala Day for Jackson-Taft,t Three
Ring Circus and State Fair.

Jackson. Miss. Nov 1.-President
Taft a three-ring circus. a gala day
at the state fair. balloon ascension
and a thrilling parachute leap gave
Jackson today a share of honors un-
precedented in the history of the old
city.
The president visited the state fair,
where he made an address. and the
state fair gave return checks to all
who wanted to see the circus across
the street In this way a combina-
tion OF the three great attractions was
formed. The balloon ascension was free
for all
Uncle Joe" Cannon was to have
been in the city tonight. but he was
summoned home on business and pass
ed through Jackson this afternoon
without stopping.
Secretary of War Dickinson rejoined
the presidential party this afternoon.
President Taft left at midnight for
Columbus. Miss, the birthplace of Sec
retary Dickinson. He will spend three
hours there and will reach Birming-
ham, Ala, tomorrow evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-02
ASSESSORS HOLD THEIR
LAST PUBLIC SESSION.
Many Brought in Their Lists on Mon
day and Board Was Busy up to
Closing Time.

The board of assessors held their
last public session on Monday and
received many lists from property
owners who had forgotten or neglect
ed to hand them in earlier. The board
was in session from 9.15 o'clock in
the morning up to 8 in the evening,
and they were busy up to the closing
hour.
The board has received excellent
returns from the non-residents, al
though many of the lists had to be
sent back to have them sworn to or
to have them signed. There will be
the usual number of lists ten per
cented, one of the largest taxpayers
allowing this addition to be made each
year rather than appear before the
board. There will be number of ad-
ditions as well as losses this yeaE so
there is reason to believe that the
grand list will not drop below the 1g-
ure of last year. The board now has
a strenuous time before them and Will
get out to review some of the property
in the town.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-02
CANOE OVERTURNED;
DROWNED IN PAWcATUcK.
Harold Saunders, II Years Old, Of
Westerly, Victim of Sad Accident.


Westerly, Nov. 1.-The life OF Har-
old Saunders, IL years old. was lost
late this afternoon when the canoe
overturned in which he was padding
on the Paweatuck river with his
cousin, Abram Pierce. of the same age.
The fatality. which has shocked the
people of Westerly. occurred at 445
O'Clock. near the Hopkinton cemetery
bridge, about three miles up the river.
From what can be learned It is sup
posed that young Saunders must have
had convulsions, to which he Is sub
ject, for suddenly he learned far over
to one side of the craft. Pierce's
words of caution had no effect and
the canoe turned half way over and
the boy went into the water Pierce
was able to remain in the boat, ae-
cording to his story. Saunders came
up no more.
The unfortunate youth was the son
of Samuel Saunders of Franklin street,
on Quarry HILL His mother and four
brothers survive. All were broken up
over the sad happening.
A search for the body will be started
this morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-02
IN THE CITY COURT.
Sunday Night Fighters Fined-Novenn-
Der Business in the Court Was
Large.

For their fight in Pond street Sun
day night D. Dacey was fined So and
costs and c. Riazzo was fined 50 and
costs.
There were 113 arrests during the
past month, there being 81 for intoxi-
cation, -32 for breach of the peace, six
for theft, three for violating the liquor
law, two each for trespass, non-support
and violation of city ordinance, and one
each for forgery. injury to private
property, being incorrigible, defrauding
boarding house, contempt of court,
evading carfare violating speed law
and violating lantern law. There were
80 who paid, 40 were committed to Jail,
one was bound over to the superior
court. three were taken away. six were
discharged and three put on proba-
tion, while 13 cases were nolled. The
amount received from the fines and
costs was $444.96. One took an ap
peal
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-02
stssmship ArriNais.; !.

At Liverpool, Oct 81, Tsmpican, from
New Orleans; Nov. l. Celtic. from New
York.
AT Bremen: oct 81. Bremen, from
New York
At Cherbourg: Nov I. Kaiser Will
helm H.. from New York
At Marseilles: Oct. rs. Roma. from
Nam York
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-02
BRIDGEPORT ELECTION TODAY.
Close Of One of the Hottest Campaigns
in City's History.

Bridgeport. Conn, Nov. 1.-Rallies
in nearly every district OF the city.
with accompanying torchlight process
sions, brought campaign oratory to a
close here tonight. after one of the
hottest fights in the city's history.
The harbor line question has been
prominent issue and the decision of
the voters tomorrow viii. practically
be an approval or disapproval of the
events. OF the past year. The town
chairmen Of both parties tonight pre-
dict victory. the republicans claiming
Mayor Lees reelection by 500. while
the democrats say City Clerk Buck
ingham Will win out as mayor by from
200 to $500. Aside from the mayor
atty the chief interest centers in the
contest for town clerk between Ben
jamin Cooney. republican, a local
newspaper man. and William Thorn
as, a present alderman.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-02
The EnTaraed White House Offices,

Washington. Nov. with oarpen-
ters and painters busy around him to-
day, Secretary to the President Car
enlarged White house offices. The
fi1es of official papers had been re-
moved from the temporary offices in
the White house proper Saturday night
and early today. The building is COM
pleted with the exception of the pres
idents private office. This is located
directly over the spot where Presi-
dent Roosevelt used to play tennis.
1T will be finished In ample time for
the president to occupy ii upon his
return from his trip.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-02

Hamburg, Nov. 1.-Aviation week
opened here today, with what nearly
proved to be a fatal accident. A me-
chanic, Pequet. was making a fight in
an aeroplane at a considerable height
when flames broke out A moment
later the benzine tank exploded. Pc
quet succeeded in gliding to the earth
but the danger of burning to death
was so pressing that he jumped from
the machine while it was yet some Is
or 20 feet in the air. He was injured
about the chest and was carried to a.
hospital Apparently his injuries are
not serious. The cloth wings of the
aeroplane were consumed.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-02
AFTER SO YEARS OF SERVICE
Prof. Van Amringe of Columbia College
Will Retire.

New York, Nov. 1.-Prof. John H.
Van Amringe, dean of Columbia col
lege, will retire from active service on
June 30, 1910, after completing his fif-
tieth year of service on the Columbia
faculty. His resignation was presented
at a meeting of the university board of
trustees today
Professor Van Amringe. who will be
rs years old when he retires. was
graduated from Columbia in 1850 Af-
ter about thirty years as an instructor
and professor in the department of
mathematics he became the admins
trative head of the collegiate depart
ment of Columbia university.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-02
gee A LONG, COLD WINTER.
Jersey Prophet Reads the Signs from
Squirrels.

Livingston, n. j., Nov. 1.-The farm
frs In this section are getting ready
for long. cold winter, all on account
of the prophecy of John Campbell, who
has .ssureed that on account of the
overabIndance of hickory nuts and
the scarcity of chestnuts, the coming
winter will be terror.
Another reason given by the prophet
is that the squirrel has disappeared
from his usual haunts and gone to his
winter hiding place twenty y-four days
ahead of time.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-02
Made National Bank Examiner at
LARGE

Washington, Nov. National Bank
Examiner P. H. Johnston of Lebanon
KY, who has been in the service about
three, years, was today designated a
national bank examiner at large. be
cause of the high class service he has
been rendering as an examiner" He
will retain the district which he now
has in Kentucky. but will do special
work of a supervisory nature all over
the country
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-02
Foreclosure Sale Confirmed.

.ure sale of the assets of the Metropol-
itan Steamship company. recently held
in Boston, WAS confirmed by Judge
Putnam of the United States circuit
court today. The report of the receiv-
ers on Jan. IA in regard to priority of
certain claims was accepted and con-
firmed. subject to leave to amend be-
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-02
WANTS A BAREFOOT PLACE.
Indiana Merchant Seeks a Home
Where He Never Needs Wear Shoes.

Decker, Ind, Nov lin order that
he may live where he can go bare
foot the year around, John w. Ingle
the barefoot merchant of Iona, near
here. has sold out his business. He
is planning to move to New Mexico.
For twenty years Ingle has been
thriving country merchant, and be-
cause he discarded the use of shoes
from May to October he became wide
ly known as the barefoot merchant.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-02
Two Boys Killed in New Haven Rail-
road Cut.

New Haven. Nov. william Ger
ber. II years old. of s31 Grand avenue.
and William Spartman. 13 years old,
Of 1873 Wooster street. were killed In
the cut by westbound train on the
New York, New Haven and Hartford
railroad late today The two boys had
been jumping freights and stood on the
westbound tracks waiting for an ap-
preaching freight train when the pas
senger train came down upon them,
striking them before they could get
out of the way. Gerber was Instantly
killed and Spartman died before he
could be taken to the station.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-02
CHOLERA IN GERMANY.
Ten New Cases Reported by U. S.
Consular Agent.

Washington, Nov. 1.-Ten new cases
of cholera in Germany are reported to
the state department by the United
States consular agent in Berlin Three
cases are announced from .Andreisch-
ken. three from Skoepen Niederung
district, one from Heydekrug and three
from Labian districts.
These make a total of % cases up
to date. of which seven were fatal
The infection. it is said, doubtless
came from the raftsmen on the Me-
mel river Doctors have been sent to
the scene of the outbreak and the
facts as to the situation have been for
warded to the sanitary convention now
i'll session in Paris
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-02
Trustee and Anpraisers Named.

AT meeting of the creditors of the
bankrupt estate of George Thomas OF
New London, held before Amos A.
Browning OF Nonwichs referee in bank
ruptcy. Saturday Attorney Lewis
Crandall was appointed trustee Of the
estate. GurdJn c. Avery. J. =. Mu-
sante and Charles L. Hickey were ap-
nointsd ApnraiserA
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-02
Philadelphia Political Campaign Close
Iy Watched by Civil Service Com

Washington. Nov. 1.-The civil serv-
ice commission is watching closely
the conduct of the political campaign
i'm Philadelphia as to participation by
officers or employees of the federal
government.
ployes have been active in political af-
fairs in violation of the civil service
rules are already being investigated
and the heads of all the federal Of
fees in Philadelphia have been re-
quested to warn all employees against
being politically active. All are under
stood to have complied with the re-
quest.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-02
Two Trains Loaded With Silk Racing
for Eastern Points.

TRcoma. Wash. Nov. with right
of way over all other trains. a Chicago.
Milwaukee and Puget Sound special
train left last night with 1890. 900 worth
of silk for New York delivery. The
railroad officers hope TO beat 60 the
east a Northern Pacific train which iest
silk worth s3s0.O00.
This Is a continuation Of the race
across the Pacific between the Blue
Funnel liner Oanfa and the Milwaukee
steamer Tacoma.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-02
CAUGHT in Act of Robbino Saloon.

New Haven, Oct. 3L-Caught while
attempting to rob the saloon of Thom-
as +. Fitzsimmons. 165 Grown street,
tonight Luigi Carsaili, an Italian.
broke away from the policeman who
discovered him and was only caught
after a lively chase through the cen-
ter of the. city. Carsalli gained en-
trance to the saloon by means of a
pass key which was found on the
walk in front OF the building.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-02
CIVIL SUPERIOR COURT
COMES IN THIS MORNING,
First Suit is That of Raymond, Try vs..
r. G. Parker, Growing Out Of the
r.. S. Davis Bankruptcy Estate.

The civil superior court business will
be taken up this morning at 10 O'Clock
with Judge Reed in attendance. At
$50 he will meet with the clerk and
sheriff in the clerks Office to draw
jurors who will serve later in the term.
4, The first case on the docket for this
morning is the suit Of Gilbert S. Ray
mond trustee of the bankrupt estate
of Fl. S. Davis of Stonington, against
F. E. Parker Mr.. Davis was in the
brokerage business and advanced mon
ey to carry the defendants holdings.
and it is claimed that the defendant
owes him for such $4,000.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-02
Safe Keeping but a. Mockery at This
Bank

Washington, Nov. 1.--Safe Keeping
was but a mockery at the First Ma
tional bank at Mineral Point, Wis.,
according to the latest details received
in reports to the comptroller of the
currency. A report just, received says
that package of envelopes left with
enclosures by about fifty people for
safe keeping at the bank, were found
minus their contents. What was in
the envelopes is unknown.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-02
Armed Men
Throng Streets
EXCITING DAY IN BREATHlTT
COUNTY, KY.
TENSE POLITICAL SITUATION
Arrival of Militia from Lexington to
Preserve Order in Today's Elections
Quiet on the Surface Last Night.

Jackson, KY, Nov. jackson and
Breathitt county are quiet on the sur
face tonight, after an exciting day
which witnessed among other incidents
the arrival of militia from Lexington
and its departure later for Crocketts-
vile, the stronghold of former Sheriff
Edward Callahan.
Armed Mountain Men.
The streets were thronged with arm
ed mountain men today, while groups
of citizens discussed the tense politi
cal situation, and others gathered at
the station to await the arrival of more
troops from Cynthiana-
Statement by Republican Candidate.
Circuit Judge ]. P. Adams, fepubli-
can candidate for reelection, who
made the request on Governor Wilson
for militia to preserve order in Breath
lit county during tomorrow's elections,
made the following statement tonight:
In requesting theNtroops of the gov
ernor / was needing the earnest ap-
peals of the good people to take i'm
mediate action to prevent a conflict and
loss of life and to preserve peace and
good order among the people. A num-
ber of men led by Ed Callahan and
heavily armed with rifles were installed
in the upper story of the old Hargis
anu were lSSuiIlR THREATS Ol
death against many citizens and some
of the officers of the law, and they
had commenced to terrorize the town
by shooting in the streets and exhibit
ing their pistols and guns, when / sent
the message to the governor for troops.
Il felt it my duty not to wait until
men were killed before taking steps to
bring about peace and good order and
| have no doubt that the presence of
q 81 IL
and perhaps saved many liyes.
Il don't know what effect the pres
ence Of the troops will have on the
result of the election, but that is a
matter of no concern when peace and
good order and human life are at stake.
The first thing is to- prevent murder
and assassination, let the election go
as it may. / care nothing for the in
digBation expressed by some at the
presence of the troops, If / can save
their lives from the assasstns and re-
store to them their peaceful and happy
homes"
Republicans Charged With Attempts to
Defeat Fair Election.
The following statement was made
by 0. ii. Pollard. chairman of the
democratic campaign committee:
Published reports that the demo-
Gratis have combined with the whiskey
forces and that they have done any
thing to precipitate election troubles
are q lie. 1t has been known that the
republicans have determined to defeat
a fair election and to resort to any
fraud they could conceive in order to
defeat the will of the people. A large
majority of them are supporting the
nominees of the democratic party. The
democratic ticket is composed of clean
men. The excitement was caused by
the action of the county court in giving
the official ballots for one of the pre-
cincts to Mr.. Sebastian two days be-
fore the day fixed by law for distribut-
ing ballots
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-02
Ono College Decides to Abolish All
Athletics.

Philadelphia, Nov. 1.-The students
of the Medico -Chirurgical college to
the number of 500 held a mass meet
ing this afternoon and decided to abol-
ish all athletics at the Institution be-
cause of the death yesterday of Mi
chael. Burke, a member of the college
football team. who was injured on Sat
urday in a game with the Philadelphia
College of Pharmacy.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-02
ouADRUPLE MURDER.
charred Bodies of Four Persons Found
in Ruins Of Burned House.

Bluefe1d. w va. Nov. 1.-The char
family of George Hood an aged white
man, were found today in the ruins
of the Hood home at Harper. The
house was destroyed by fire last night
for the purpose. the police believe. of
covering up a quadruple murder. Rob-
berry is believed to have been the mo-
tive for the crime
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-02
BANK CASHIER GUILTY
ON "a INDIcTMEN
Ten Years on Each Count Is the Max
imum Sentence.

Pittsburg. Nov. IA federal jury
hearing the evidence IN the trial or
David J. Richardson. former cashier
OF the now defunct Cosmopolitan Ma
tional bank. brought in a verdict to-
day OF guilty on "A out Of 26 counts
in the Indictment.
. Richardson was charged under the
blanket indictment with misapplication
of bank funds. making false reports to
the comptroller of currency and max
ing false entries I'm the bank books.
Ten years on each OF the "A counts Is
the maximum sentence which can be
imposed by federal statute for guilt in
cases similar to that of Richardson.
Richardson seemed stunned when in
formed of the iury's verdict, but stated
he would at once have his case ap-
pealed 20 the higher courts.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-02
Cosorove Released.

John Cosgrove of Willimantic. accus-
ed Of the theft Of a watch from his
aunt. Mrs. Ellen Reilly, was allowed to
go back to his home. His aunt was
in the New London police court Mon
day morning and she did not want to
proceed against him. Indeed, she gave
him a good reputation in talk with
the prosecuting attorney. The latter
asked that the case be nolled, and that
disposition was made of it. Cosgrove
has been in Jail several days. so that
he will learn wisdom by his experience
II he is at all sensible.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-02
Korean Outbreak
Is Expected
TO FOLLOW PRINCE ITo's AssAs-
sINATIoN.
WIDESPREAD UNREST
Japanese Commander in Chief Takes
Steps to Deal with the Threatened
Trouble-FuneraI of Prince Ito.

London, Nov. 1.-The correspondent
of The Star at Kobe, Japan. telegraphs
that an outbreak in Korea is expected.
following a widespread unrest occas-
ioned by the assassination of Prince
Ito lie adds that General Okubo,
commander in chief of the Japanese
forces in Korea, has abandoned his
projected visit to Toxic and is per-
fecting plans to deal with the threat
ened uprising.
Prince lto's Funeral Arrangements.
Toxic. Nov. 1.-The emperor issued
an edict today that on the day of
Prince Ito's funeral all forms Of off,
cial work shall cease throughout the
empire. The Korean delegates who
win attend the funeral were received
today by the members of the cabint
and tn officials Of the imperial house,
hold.
The American Episcopal hoard of
missions, through the Rt. Rev. John
McKim. Episcopal bishop of Toxic,
has sent condolences in the death of
Prince Ito to Count Komaura, the for
eign minister.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-02
s35o,ooo Fire at Buffalo.

Buffalo, N. Y, Nov. Fire tonight
completely destroyed the Lake and
Canal warehouse of the Western
Transit company on Buffalo Creek and
the worehouse of the Knowlton Ware
house company, adjoining it, and dam
aged Elevator B of the City Elevator
company. on the opposite side of the
creek. The total loss is estimated at
S350.OOO.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-02
Assistant Customs Weisher Charged
with Defraudinu the Government.

New York, Nov. 1.-Joseph Donel-
len, an assistant customs weigher
was arrested today. charged with de-
fraudng the government by under
Weighing sugar The complaint al
leges that Donnellen admitted a cargo
of sugar from Java, which arrived
by the steamer Cyrus, at less than the
actual weight. He was held in $2500
bail for examination.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-02
CEMETERY vANDALs.
Halloween Celebrators Do $4,000
Damage to Monuments.

Qarlinville. ILL.,. Nov. damage
estimated at more than $4,000 was
done Saturday night in the Carlnville
city cemetery by vandals celebrating
Halloween.
More than 100 tombstones were
damaged. Twenty Of the finest mon
uments there were badly broken and
some of the costliest stones were de-
molished.
No clew to the guilty persons had
been found by the authorities up to
last night. Great indignation was ex-
pressed in the churches here yester-
day
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-02
Made General Traffic Manager of the
Is. e. o.

Baltimore. Nov 1-Charles Wight
has been made general traffic man
ager of the Baltimore g. Ohio Railroad
Co. Announcement of the appoint
ment was made here tonight Mr..
Wrights former position, that of
freight traffic manager, has been
Rboiished.
Mr. Wight became connected with
the Il. g. o. in 1878.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-02
6rsndenburs's Case Called in 81. louis
Court.

st. Louis. Mo. Nov. THE case
of Broughton Brandenburg OF New
York. on a charge OF enticing away his
stepson. James $. Cabbane Sd. from st.
Louis April 1b was called today in
the criminal court. His attorneys told
the court that their client was una
voidably detained by the police" in
New York and a continuance was
granted until November 10.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-02
THREE HUNDRED MINERS
IMPRISONED IN PIT.
Water Rushing Into Mine Pins in the
Workers.-150 Rescued.

London. Nov. Three hundred
miners were Imprisoned this afternoon
BY water rushing into the Tareni coal
pit at Ystal-y-Fera, Glamorganshire.
Three bodies have been recovered.
One hundred and ffty miners we're
rescued. alive. The others are still
held prisoners. and the water Is rising.