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Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-18
OBITUARY.
Michael Murphy,

The many friends of Michael Mur- pby will regret to learn of. his death, (which occurred at his home. No. 1855 Mt Pleasant street, at $40 o'clock Monday evening. after having been in
 poor health for the past two years. Death resulted from a complication of
 troubles.
 Michael Murphy was born in Ireland CT years ago, the son of Mir. and Mrs. John Murphy, who died at Norwich TownN having been among the old residents of the city. He came to this country when q young man before his parents decided to come and went through the west into California and domn into the isthmus of Panama prospecting and mining, and engaged in railroad work. After his family had located in Norwich he returned east and came to this city. where with the exception of five years he spent the remainder of his life. For forty five years he has been in America
 He opened & grocery at No. 2 Water street. which he conducted for a short time and then went to Colchester, where he conducted general store for five years. DiSposing of his Colches- ter store, he returned to Norwich and bought out the D. P. Coon store corr ner of West Main and North Thames streets, where he has for the past twen- ty-six years carried on a grocery and liquor business, maxim" his home in the tenement above until about two years ago, when he erected the hand some residence corner of Mt. Pleasant and Elizabeth streets, where he has since resided: Two years ago in Jan uary he was obliged to give up his active business life because of poor health. and since that time his sons. John E. and Mortimer M Murphy, have conducted 1t, the former having been with the Allen -Beeman Co. for ten years, while the latter has for sev- eral years been associated with his father.
 About thlrty-six years ago he was united in marriage with Ellen O'Con- nell by Rev. Daniel Mullin in St.Mary's church. by whom he is survived, to- gether with seven children, John E. Mortimer NJ. Mary J., Nora A.. Ellen T., Agatha c. and Lucy A. Murphy. all of this city. He also leaves a brother, James Murphy, of Norwich Town.
 Mir. Murphy was a man of quiet dis position who was particularly interest ed in his home, and there found his chief delight. He belonged to no or ganizations He was well known among the business men of the cii as his thirty-five years of business activity here stamped him as an industrious citizen, upright and honest in all his dealings. He had a wide circle of friends. particularly on the West Side. who admired him for his many excel lent qualities.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-18

New York, May 17-In the appoint nsnt of receiver for Tracy and Com pany, members of the New York stock exchange and the Chicago board of trade today Wall Street had a million dollar failure with an interesting va riation from the ordinary. .. Assets Half a Million.
 Taxicabs. and not stock manipula- ton or market conditions, are said to be indirectly responsible for the firms troubles. While no announcement as to the exact cause has been made, D. A. Benedict, the receiver, said tonight that he understood that money lost in backing a local taxicab concern figured in the outside ventures. The firm has no stock exchange obligations. The total liabilities are estimated at $1,0O0, coo: the assets at half that amount Both these sums, however, are only approEimated and may be increased.
 Three Petitionins Creditors.
 News of the firms failure came out with the filing of an involuntary pe- tition in bankruptcy in the United States district court this afternoon but as it was rather late in the day nc aff.cial notice was received at the stock exchange. MT. Benedict was quickly named as receiver and gave bond for s50.000 There were but three petitioning creditors and their claims as stated were quite inconsiderable- Henry r. Woodward and William G. Austin, both of New York, S3,5O0, and sl00 respectively; William A. Scott, resident of Long Island, $30T.
 One of Firm on Fooreign Tour.
 Tracy and Company is not an old firm, having been organized in 1905 and consisting of William w. Tracy, R~D. Covington, and Frederick w. Parker. MT. Parker was the board member. Messrs. Tracy and Coving- ton were in conference with the re- ceiver during the afternoon but they declined to make any statement. MT. Parker has been abroad for several months. according to a statement made at the office. cruising in the Mediterranean.
 Result of Proposed Taxicab Lesisla-
 ton.
 Among those stock exchange houses
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-18
Not Stock Manipulation but Outside Ventures
 Responsible for the Trouble
RECEIVER FOR TRACY AND COMPANY,
Members of New York Stock Exchange and the Chicago Board of Trade-Money Lost in Such Ventures as the Local Taxicab Busness-One of the Firm Now Cruising in the Mediterranean.

, with Chicago connections the embar- rassment of the firm caused little sur prise. The situation is regarded by friends of MT. Tracy. as result, at least in part, of proposed taxIcab leg islation pending before ths local board of aldermen. When a hearing was held with regard to proposed legislation, some weeks ago an attorney for taxi cab interests announced to the elm nnitteemen of the board who were con- Eidering the matter that any reduction in the rate of fare might mean bank ruptcy for some persons interested But the proposed bill was reported af- ter some revision at a subsequent meeting of the board. Further con- sideration, however, was postponed.
 Firm Had Branch in New Haven.
 At the office of Tracy and Company. 40 Wall Street, after the news of the filing of the petition had become known a large crowd gathered but the clerks for a while apparently contin- ued their work. AS no official notice was received the firm was not sus- pended from the stock exchange this afternoon and it was also too late for the receiver to take active charge of affairs He will do so tomorrow. Be- sides the main New York office in Wall Street, the firm maintained local branches in West Thirty Third Street. and at the Hotel Gotham. It had oth- CT offices in Chicago, St. Louis, Louis vile. Ky. Milwaukee. and New Haven, Conn.
 Statement by Receiver.
 In unoficially summing up the sit- uation Receiver Benedict said:
 T have just taken hold and have no idea of the firms condition am assured that there are no stock ex- change obligations. l have been told that some money was lost in outside ventures, such as the local taxicab business and in a similar venture in Chicago, but have heard nothing to confirm this"
 It is understood, however, that the banking firm of Tracy and Company acted as bankers for a taxicab com pany of this city when it was organ ized and that heavy losses were in cured, during the recent strike of tax icab chauffeurs.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-18
No Appeal for Stay of Execution.
25Oth LAWYERS CELEBRATION
 Of the Founding Of Norwich, July 5th, and 6th

father, and Major John P. Hains, a brother, that no application would be made for a certificate of reasonable doubt as a stay of execution. An ap- peal, based on the general court recor1 ] ir the case, will be taken in regular course, however.
 Upon learning the decision of ooun- sel, the sheriff of Queens County said that he would take his prisoner to Sing Sing within twenty-four hours.
 Captain Hains Seemed Overcome.
 After Justice Garretson had imposed the sentence Captain Hains sat down and dropped his head on the table be- fore him. He seemed overcome with emotion for a few moments but soon recovered himself and sat upright star ing sat the court General Hains, the defendants father, and Major John Powers Eains. who were in court dis played much emotion when the captain was sentenced
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-18
Corn in ColchestAr.

s. P. w. of Colchester writes the Hartford Times as follows:
 In a recent editorial you were com menting on the statement of the Con- necticut Valley Advertiser that twen- ty-five years ago 130 bushels of corn were raised in East Haddam and shipped west by Mir Goodspeed. and you added: Tt is doubtful if today any farmer in East Haddam. or any town near it, raises as many as 196 bushels of corn, to say nothing of its not being sent west"
 Colchester is town near 1t" and Is rather proud of the fact that it has one farmer, w. H. Marvin. who last year raised over 1900 bushels of corn on the ear. equivalent to some 700 bushels of shelled corn Mr. Marvin has pair of good horses and the work of blowing, planting, cultivating. har- vestins was all done without other as sistance than the hiring of the huskins of some POO bushels of the corn.
 Mir. Marvin Is engaged in the poultry business and found time to raise sev- eral acres of other grains with which to feed his fowls during the winter
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-18
MURDER OF MISS REGISTER.
 POLICE AT A sTANDSTILL
Missing Barber Suspect Eliminated fr5m the Case, Detectives Say.


 Providence, R. l.. May 17.-Although the police sent out notices broadcast over the eastern states today asking for the detention -ef the Auburn bar
 Der who has been missing since the
 day before the murder of Miss Laura Regester, detectives at work on the , case asserted tonight that the barber has been entirely eliminated from the mystery. This announcement fo flowed visit by an inspector to Rehoboth, Mass, where confirmation was obtain ed of the report that the missing bar Der was seen by several acuuaintances on a trolley car near Taunton, Mass on May 10, the night of the murder. This was considered as establishing a e mplete alibi for the man, as it would have been impossible for him to have been near the scene of the crime at any time Monday night.
 That the police have not yet been able to locate the barber for an inter view as to his acquaintance with the slain girl has aroused some surprise as the fact that he has been wanted has been published widely for days. He is said to have been an admirer of Hiss Regester.
 With the much talked of barber practically out of the case. the police were virtually at a standstill in the investigation tonight. The detectives said they were waiting for something to turn up and they seemed to have ex- hausted all clues.
 A man with scratches on his face and a scalp wound. wh5 said his name was Thomas Reilly, and his residence New York, was apprehended on sus- picion today. He is said to have been seen near the scene Of the crime. but the authorities profess to attach little importance to his detention, although he is still held.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-18
While on Way to Mount Vernon and is Hurried
 Back to the White House
SUFFERING FROM NERVOUS BREAKDOWN
Unable to Attend Official Dinner Last Night-it is Said at the White House that there is Cause for Alarm--r Delaney in Attendance-Statement by President-Patent Must Take Complete Rest.

Washington, May 17-Mrs. Taft is suffering from a slight nervous break down. She was taken ill today whno on her way from this city to Mount Vernon jn the yacht SNlph with a par ty of friends and was hurried bacl, to the White House. It was said at the White House tonight that there is no cause for alarm and that Mrs. Taft will probably be well again i'm a few days. She was unable 10 be present at an official dinner at the White House tonight
 President Taft Prepares Statement.
 President Taft tonight himself pre- pared the following statement fin re- gard to Mrs. Tafts condition:
 Mrs. Taft IS suffrring from a sli..ht nervous attack. She attended tGe eye. ear and throat hospital this morning. where Charlie Taft underwent slight operation on his throat. She was with Linn for several hours. She then start ed with the president and a small par- ty of friends on the Sylph for Mount Vernon. Tie excitement. heat and eX-
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-18

ertion were too much for Mrs. Taft's nerves and the party was obliged To turn back before reaching Alexandria. Mrs. Taft was quickly carried Co the White House. The doctor says that after few days Of compls ste rest A,r.. Taf- may be able Co resume heresociaf duties. Dr. Delaney is in attendance. drs. Moore, Mrs. fasts sister acted as hostess at the official dinner at tho White House tonight.
 Incident Win Probably Not Interfere
 With Presidents Trip.
 Mrs. Tdfts Illness probably win not interfere with the presidents trip t( Petersburg. Va. and Charlotte, N. C. on Wednesday and Thursday of thif week. but Mrs. Taft will not be able u accompany him. She had already do. Cided. after visiting the hospital thh morning, Co abandon the trip for sn( felt that she should rei1am here witt her son.
 The operation performed on Chafh was not of a serious nature and Inc win be taken tsmCrrow @ the Whit flcuse.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-18
GRAND LODGE, |. o. o. F.
Everything Prepared for Annual Ses- sion to Be Held in Hartford Today and Wednesday.

The degree team for the session of the grand lodge. l. o. O. F.. to be held in Hartford this evening met in the Hartford theater Sunday afternoon for q rehearsal It is in fine fettle for the work of the opening session, when 27 candidates will receive the first degree 4 committee consisting of Theodore Kassenbrook, Hardy T. Lohmes and E. S. Goslee will meet a delegation of about 800 who will come from New Britain and will be headed by a brass band.
 The conclave this evening is to be followed by sessions Wednesday. In the morning the delegates are to be taken around the city in five special trolley cars, starting from the Hotel Garde. At 10 o'clock the' annual bLsi- ness meeting will open in Unity hall. At 1 D. m. luncheon will be served in Foot Guard hall
 Wednesday evening an open meeting is to be held in Foot Guard hall There will be concert by Hatch's orchestra lasting half an hour. C. A. o. Norton will introduce fhe retiring grand mas ter Grant U. Kierstead. who will give a short talk. Mir. Kierstead will pre- sent Mayor Hooker and later in the evening Robert T. Daniel of Griffin Ga, past grand sire and grand repre- sentative from Georgia to the sove- reign grand lodge, will give the address of the evening.
 Badges for members of the general committee are being distributed. The badges for the delegates will be dis tribpted at the Hartford theater this evening.
 Official headquarters during the ses- sion will be at the Hotel GMrde. An Information bureau will be established there.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-18
POISONED FANCY CATTLE.
A Bridgeport Boy Has Been Sent to
 State School.

Thomas Doolan. the 12-year- old Bridgeport boy who poisoned two horses and four cows belonging Co H. Mertens Greenmap Of Bridgeport ou the latter's farm in Newtbwn. waa found guilty by the jury in the com mon pleas court of the charges brought against him on six counts, and sem fenced to the Connecticut school for boys in Meriden until he Is 21 years of age Greenman. whose animals were yoisoned. had a hobby of raising prize stock on his farm in Newtown. He hired Doolan to work for him on the farm. Two of the cows died. and one horse, while the others win not be 4 Trime condition for some time. Doc Ian was nettled because his employer had reprimanded him
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-18
FIRST IN 100 YEARS.
Repairs to Outside Of Center Church
 On New Haven Green.

For the first time in nearly 100 years. or since it was built in 1872. repairs are being made on the exterior of the steeple of Center church on the Green at New Haven. In spite of It's age the spire is in a nexcellent state of preservation.
 So far as is known repairs Co the outside of the steeplc have been con fined to a few coats or paint But in the course Of time the rovages Of the weather have necessitated the removal of the shingles. and their replacement with copper sheathng The appear ance of the spire will not however. be altered in the slightest detail from that which has looked down upon the pro- eress of New Haven. and the evolu- ton of the Green from a cattle mar ket to its present expanse of beauty and keep on the walk" signs.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-18
NATIONAL BANK CASHIER
 JUMPS INTO THE RIVER.
Hat, Coat and Eyeglasses Found on 5ank-ln No Financial Trouble.

Damarlstotta Me- May 17-Leav- ing a note saying that be had deter mined 10 commit suicide. Lincoln H. Chapman. cashier Of the Newcastle National bank of this town is suppos- ed to have carried out his intentions by jumping Into the Damarscotta river today. Late this afternoon his hat. overc0at and eyeglasses were found on the river bank. but the search for his body was without result. a strong ebb tide having carried it. probably. far down the stream Since the death of his wife. more than a year ago. Chap man had been greatly depressed. and recently the sickness of his children had added to his anxiety and worries. so that his friends believe this led to his suicide. Th0sr acqtNintcd with his personal affairs declare that he was not ln any financial trouble. and that his accounts at the bank will be found Co be correct Chapman was 42 years of age. and was a graduate of Bowdoin college.
 Tn a note found ln Mfr Chapman's clothing on the bank Of the liver he requested two of his friends to act as trustees for his three little dauFh- ters. and he declared that everything at the bank would be found all right.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-18
In the Prohate Court

Judge N. J. Ayling has accepted the final accounts of Catherine NJ. Seamon and Bridget Murphy. trustees under the will of Mrs. Bridget Murphy of West Main street, who left her estate in trust for the care of a daughter. Ella Murphy She died several months ago, having been cared for out of the estate. which amounted to S7.53S.S7. The balance, by arrangement with the other heirs, is divided so the two trus- tees each receive s2,SOO, while Bridget Murphy for the care of her sister gets $S04.
 w. A. Briscoe has qualified as execu- tor of Thomas Voorhees, will and C. R. Butts and J. P. Huntington have been named as appraisers.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-18
BIde Laws Hit
 COney Island
ORDER ISSUED FROM MAYORS
 OFFICE CAUSES GLOOM.
NO MORE SUNDAY SHOWS
Licenses to Be Refused All Common Entertainments-Excise Laws Also to Be Rieidy Enforced.

New York, May 17.-Gay, care free Coney Island where Sunday frivolity exceeds the combined frivolity of the other six days of the week. was in gloom today owing to blue laws" An order went forth from the office of Maycr~McClellan that hereafter shows may be in operation at the resort six days in the week but no more.
 Practically Every Show Affected.
 In brief, Sunday licenses will he re- fused all common shows" which means that all performances to which admission is charged not conducted under the head of theatrical licenses must give up the day of the week when the crowds are greater and the monentary returns also Moving Tic ture shows are included and practi- cally every show On the island will be affected
 Less Beer on Sunday.
 Strict orders have been issued also calling for an enforcement of the ex-
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-18
GUILTY OF LIQUOR SELLING.
Six Women Pleaded Guilty and Were
 Fined $50 and Costs.

In the city court at o'clock Mon day afternoon Prosecuting Agent IT H. Burnham presented Marion Morse. Whey Noradby, alias Malady. Mary P. Childs, Pearl Brown, Maud Young and Frankie Leon on the charge of violat- ing the liquor law. They were arrest ed by the state police Sua. A. l.. Sto- " and Policeman Rudd. after the houses had been searched and liuuor found. They pleaded guilty and were fined $50 and costs. amounting to $66.S3 in each case, which was paid to Clerk Tibbits.
 There was some fear that they would be given days for the offense but it was stated by Prosecuting Agent Burn ham that they could not get sen tence of days for violation of the lio- uor law.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-18
HARVARD INSTRUCTOR MISSING.
Left Note Saying He Was Going 10
 Commit Suicide.

Melrose. Mass. May 1.-The police began a search tonight for Dr. Percy A. Hutchinson. instructor in English at Harvard university. who disappear ed from the New England sanitarium. leaving a note saving that he was go- ing to commit suicide. Dr. Hutchin- son had been 9t the sanitarium sev- eral months undergoing treatment for a nervous disorder. Late today when an attendant went to his room the ab- sence of the patient was discovered. pr. Hutchinson has a wife and family m Cambridge. His age is about 35.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-18
HEROIC RESCUE WORK
 BY FEMALE PHYSICIAN.
At . Fire in the Tudor Apartment
 Building, Chicago.

Chicago. May 17.-Fire in the Tudor Apartment Building on the South Side today was attended by heroic rescue work on the part of Mrs. Julia C. Strawn, 2 physician. who carried her aged paralytic father. through clouds Of smoke to the fire escape and there assisted the firemen in lowering him from tine fifth story to the ground. Then Dr.. Strawn returned to the burn ing interior and assisted her mother in descending the fire escape. A bag con- taining $500 worth of diamonds was thrown to the sidewalk. It was re- turned to Dr Strawn, who was unin- lured.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-18
Postal EmpIoys Instantly Killed While
 Ridina Motor Cycle.

Newburgh, N. r.. May 17.-In col lision between his motor cycle and farmers wagon, John k cI.oughlfn. an empIoye in the local post ce was instantly killed today. Mclaughlin vas trying his new machine on d country road and was making about forty miles an hour when he rounded a turn in the road and ran into the wagon. The shaft of the vehicle was oriven through his body.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-18
Divorced American Actress Returns to
 London Staee.

London, May 17.-Mrs. John Aleyand- CT Stirling. former American actress from whom her husband recently se- cured a divorce in an Edinburgh court returned to the stage tonight as a "Srow Girl" in "Our Miss Gihbs" at the Gaietv Theatre. In an interview she said that circumstances compelled her to return to the stage to earn living. She also hoped to save a little money to meet the expense Of appeal ing the decision in the regent suit.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-18
PENDING TARIFF BILL.
Discussion in Senate of the Income
 Tax.

Washington, May 17.-A conpre- hensive discussion of the income tax by Senator Sutherland of Utah. and long speech by Senator Depew in support of the pending tariff bill con- sumed most of the sessions of the senate today. MT. Sutherland argued against the constitutionality of a fed eral income tax law and declared that such tax should be a means of reve- nus for the states.
 Before adjournment, a couple of hours were devoted to a discussion of the cutlery soredule of the tariff bill.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-18
Body of Man Found Stuck in Mud in
 Stratford Creek.

Stratford, Conn, May 16-The body of an unknown man about 25 years of age was found yesterday in a creek leading from Fresh Pond Stuck in the mud of the bank was fish pole and line, and 1t is supposed that the man fell into the water while in a fit. as there is less than four feet of water there. He had brown hair, blue eyes ard was clean shayen. The clothing consists of gray coat, dark trousers. gray sweater, gray cap and rubber toots. There was nothing in his cloth to lead 60 Identification.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-18
Notorious Safe Blower Arrested at
 Sprinqfield.

Springfield. Mass. May 17.-Gus Palmer. whom the police declare is a notorious safe blower. was arrested by Chief of Police Guilty tonight In com pany with a man giving the name Of Stanley. Both men were armed and Palmer is said to have attempted to resist arrest with his pistol Nitro g'ycerine, dynamite, Illuminating caps. wire and a battery were found in the grips belonging to the pair. Stanley is supposed 10 be well known in Chicago.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-18
AN OLD RESIDENT.
Mrs. N. w. Blood of Montana Comes
 for the Celebration.

Mrs. Nathan w Blood of Bozeman, Mont, is one of the early home com CTS for the 250th anniversary, having returned here last Friday after an ab- sence of 31 years, and is visiting her sister. Mrs. Charles H. Carpenter of Yantfc. She made the long trip east alone, although 72 years old, starting last Tuesday morning at , o'clock and reaching here at 9 Friday evening. Mrs. Blood will be remembered by the older residents of Norwich Town, which was her home before leaving for the west, and the family was among the oldest subscribers to The Bulletin, having taken it from the days when Dick McCloud used to walk up from Norwich to deliver the paper.