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Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-08
GOT MAN AT NEW LONDON.
Was Hiding on Steamer Yuma When
 Policeman Henderson Located Him.

Saturday morning there was a fight on the Yuma in this city and Joseph Agnesky complained of Thomas Ken nedy of New York The latter was ar rested. For this Patrick Mccarthy struck Edward Mixer. and the latter complained to the police. and Chief Murphy sent men to the wharf to ar rest Mccarthy, but the boat was out in the stream. He then sent Police man Henderson to New London. ~ A search of the boat was made there but Mccarthy could not be found. Be- ing told that he had left the boat, a search was made by the policeman about the city. who later returned and found Mccarthy behind the boilers and brought him to Norwich for trial this morning
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-08
THE BIRTHSTONE" CHURCH
 DAMAGED BY FIRE
Took It's Name From the Lurid Ser
 mons Preached There Years Ago.

Pittsburg. Pa. March 7-The Smith field Street Methodist Episcopal church, known as the "Brimstone church" from the character of the sermons preached there in it's earlier days. and the parent church of all Methodist in western Pennsylvania, was damaged about s25 5.000 by fire of unknown origin after the close of ser vices tonight It had just been re- modelled and refurnished. The memor- isl organ was ruined. but the historic old structure can be repaired.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-08
Rejected suitor Fired Four Times at
 Younq Widow.

Pittsburg March 7.-Waking early this morning at her home in Beaver 30 miles west of here. Mrs. Mamie Me- Kee, a young widow, found William G. Winner, a rejected suitor, standing at her bedside. When she declared again in answer to his question that she did not love him. he fired four hull lets into her head. Wilner then killed himself by taking poison and shooting himself Late tonight Mrs. Mckee is living. with no nassiseIe chance of re- cpVery.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-08
THE TAFT FAMlLY's
 FIRST SUNDAY IN WHITE HOUSE
No Business Callers Seen-Presiden'
 Takes Twelve Mile Ride.

Washington, March 7.-Democratic simplicity characterized the first Sun day in the White House of the Taft family. President Taft, accompanied by his brother Charles P. Taft, walked to the Unitarian church for morning services. The capacity of the edifice was taxed to its utr1ost with worship pers and strangers whose curiosity inn pelled their presence.
 If was expected that the president would arrive in his automobile, and his sudden appearance among the crowd of several hundred persons on the side- walk and street was a surprise. There was no attempt at demonstration, but the eagerness to get a close view of the new president was not yelled.
 Twelve Mile Horseback Ride.
 After service the president accom- panied his brother on foot to the lat ter's temporary residence at Dupont Circle where he remained for more than an hour. He returned to the White Pouee on foot and after luncheon be- stode "Sterret," his newly acquired horse, purchased at Hot Springs. Va, and with General Clarence R. Edwards, his military adS, Captain Archibald Butt, and President Roosevelt's order ly, McDermott, went for a twelve mile ride over the newly constructed Poto- Tnac Speedway.
 Saw No Business Callers.
 President Ta1t saw no callers who had business to transact during the day. thus beginning his administration with the maxim that Sunday should bs a day of rest.
 A quiet family dinner was served at the White House during the evening, at which were present several members of the Taft family who are still in the city.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-08
NO DIPHTHERIA
 AT BROWN UNIVERSITY
Second Culture Test at Rhode Island
 Hospital.

Providence. R. l., March "A -sec- ond culture test today failed to dis close any traces of diphtheria in the four Brown university students taken to the Rhode Island hospital Friday and thought to be suffering from the infectious disease. The hospital phys icians pronounced the men suffering g merely from severe cases of sore throat. President W. H. P. Faunce of the university declared today that there is no danger of diphtheria epi- 6emic at the institution.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-08
AFTER SIX MONTHS HUNT.
Emil Jordan Is Arrested in San Fran
 cisco by Secret Serzice Men.

San Francisco. March Emil Jor- dan. who is said to be wanted in New York on several charges, including the murder of a policeman, Jail breaking on Ellis island, forgery and bringing young women from France in violation of the immigration laws, was captured here tonight by secret service officers and local detectives. The federal au- thorities have been searching for him for six months. He will leave for New York Tuesday in custody of secret ser vice men.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-08
NEW LONDON POKER JOINT
 RAIDED BY POLICE
Tho Proprietor and Seventeen Men Ar.
 rested on Sunday.

New London. Conn, March 7.-Sev- enteen men and the proprietor, Max Rosenthal, were arrested in a room on Golden street here today, charged with playing poker. Rosenthal was held un- der bonds to appear in court tomorrow and the seventeen men will be on hand as witnesses. Complaint was made to the police by one of the players who had loaned another player 25 cents and was unable to collect that amount when he asked for it.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-08
shset steII MiII shut. pown.

zanesville. O.. MaEch T.--The Am- ericsn Rolling Mlll company's sheet min here was closed for an indefrits period last night. throwing 200 men out of employment. The cause for the shutdown is given by the local mana ger as general depression in the sheet steel market. brought about by a cutting of prices by tho United States Steel corporation.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-08
TOWN HALL ADDITION. Painters Putting on Finishing Touches Partition Removed.

The work of putting the finishing touches on to the town hall addition is being done. by the painters, the other workmen having completed their job there The large partition which has separated the old from the new has been taken down and very large hail is the result.
 There are five men i'll the addition now laying floors. the maple floor in the library being nearly finished, while part of that in the hall is down. The carpenters state that they will com plete their work in the building this week.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-08
CHURCH DESTROYED BY FIRE.
$3s,c0o Carnegie Pipe Organ Burned
 Loss is $9o,0oo.

Kitanning, Pa, March 7.-The First Presbyterian church, considered one Of the finest houses of worship in western Pennsylvania, was destroyed by fire today. The loss is S90,000, with $3s,000 insurance. The fire started, it is be- lieved. from the heating apparatus. The s3S, ,000 Carnegie pipe organ and six handsom9 stained glass memorial win doyss Were destroyed. The church was built in 1890.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-08
Were at Fort Wriaht.

Fifth company men to the number of ten went to Fort Wright on Sun day, leaving here at GAS. They had practice in range finding and returned late in the afternoon. They included Captain Tarbox, First Lieutenant Nichols, Quartermaster Sergt Will Hams. Sergt. Manning, Corp. Aver. Mechanic Covey, Privates McMahon Ashland. Landolt and Turner.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-08
ENTERTAINED BY MISS COULD.
Three Hundred Blueiackets from Bat
 tleship Fleet at Reception and Tea.

New York, March 7.-Three hundred bluejackets from the battleships of the North Atlantic squadron now at the Brooklyn navy yard after their round the world cruise were entertained by Miss Helen Gould today at reception and tea held at the naval branch of the Young Mems Christian association In welcoming the blTejackets Miss Could conveyed to them the regrets of Mrs. Russell. Sage at her inability to be T1reSeut
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-08
coNeEsTEp TRAFFIC
Still Holds Many Inauguration Pil-
 grims in Washington.

Washington March 7.-The rear guard of civic and military organiza- tions that participated in President Taft's inauguration departed today. These included the Second division of the Rhode Island naval battalion. Thousands of visitors who remained in this city after the inauguration. be- cause of congested traffic. besieged the union station. but the crush was so great that many were compelled to defer their departure. Normal traffic conditions win not be resumed for sev- eral days.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-08
TRAGEDY CAUSED BY JEALOUSY
Mrs. Henry c. Jacobs Shoots Her
 Husband and Himself.

Norwich, N r., March 7-Mrs. Henry C. Jacobs shot her husband in the head today, inhicting serious in- jury and then shot and fatally wound ed herself She survived her injuries only a few hours, but her husband win probably live. though he will be blind for life, as the bullet lodged just behind his eyes. Jealousy was the cause of tine tragedy
 Mrs. Jacobs left a letter to the pub lie in which she accused cousin of her husbands of alternating his af- fections and wrecking her home. Ja- cobs is a ciearmaker and was a lead CT In labor lnIon circles
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-08

Paris, March 7.-Graduates of Co., Iunlbia university, New York, who are now located in Paris, are organizing an alumni association. Notwithstanding a large number of American college men live in Farms, no university club exists. The success of the movement of the Columbia alumni is likely to advance the idea of a general organization of university men.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-08
Theatrical Manager William H. Bishop
 Dead

New York, March 7.-WiIIiam H. Bishop, well known in theatrical cir cles as manager or owner of such old time successes as The Black Crook. What Happened to Jones, and The County Fair. died here today at his home from internal injuries sustained three weeks ago, when he was struck by a heavy automobile truck. MT. Bishop was GA years old and a native of Buffalo
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-08
SodaIity Meeting.

There was a meeting Sunday after noon of St. Jos9ph's sodaRity at which one member was initiated and the president was authorized to appoint a committed for the dance following Eas- ter. new billiard tournament has been started at the club and it is ex- pected another whist tourney will be opened, there being much interest along that line,
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-08
OBITUARY.
Alvin H. Wria!-t.

The many friends of Alvin H. Wright were grieved to learn of his death which occurred about six o'clock Sun day evening at the Backus hospital from kidney trouble He had been in poor health for some time, having been seriously ill about Christmas time, but was much better until taken again two weeks ago tomorrow.
 Alvin Ii. Wright was born in Clarks Falls, North Stonington May 1, 1S44 the only son of Mir. and Mrs Daniel Wright, who lived most of their long lives in that vicinity. When IS years of age, while living at home, he en- listed in Company K of the Twenty first Connecticut volunteers and went to the front, seeing much service. He served throughout the war After peace was declared he was for about three years custom house officer in Norfolk, Va. Following that he locat- ea in Westerly and engaged in the bot ting business, but was not there long before coming to Norwich He then became associated with Irving Harvey in the bottling business in Franklin street, but for the past 22 years had been in the business for himself in Cove street.
 He was a member of Sedgwick post, No. 1, c. A R., Norwich lodge, No. 12 A. o. l.. w, Bartenders' union, and had been an odd Fellow. He was for years a member of the Wauregan hook and ladder company.
 He was twice married his first wife dying August II, 1892, leaving two sons Thomas and Chester Wright of this city. He married Helma Peter son in 1893. by. whom there are four children surviving, Marie, Helen, Es- ther and Florence The parents of the deceased died two years ago, his father passing away January ?, 1907, and his mother March 12 1907.
 He is survived by his wife, two sons and four daughters. A sister died many years ago. He leaves one grandchild.
 Mir Wright during his residence in this city had become well known throughout the city. He took much interest in current events and had a host of friends.
 Jeffrey Watson.
 At the home of his son Herbert, on Pautipaug Hill, in the town of Sprague, Jeffrey Watson passed away Saturday in the 90th year of his age.
 Mfr. Watson who was one of the oldest residents of the town, was born in West Greenwich, R. l.. Dec 16. 1S1s. the son of Jeffrey and Annie Gallup Watson. He received his education in Rhode Island and later went into a cotton mill. He came to Baltic from Rhode Island as an overseer in the cotton mill. For the past thirty years or more he has lived on Pautipaug Hill as 2 farmer He WAS married once, his wife dying about twenty years ago He leaves a son, with whom he lived. and a daughter. Mrs Harriet Mulkin of Sprague. Another daughter. Mrs. Ma than Gardner of Baltic, is dead.
 MT. Watson was man of genial disposition of upright character and has many friends who will mourn his loss.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-08
New Date susgesssdlfor inauguration
 of President.

Washington, March 7.-The last Wednesday of April was suggested on Saturday as the proper date on which to inaugurate a president in a joint resolution introduced by Senator De- pew. The resolution was in the form of an amendment to the constitution. and provided that the Sixty second congress and the term of office of pres ident and vice president shall continue until the last Wednesday of April, 1913. at noon. T91e resolution was re- ferred to the committee on privileges and elections.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-08

/ Lisbon March 7.-The Seculo states that the pretender, Dom Miguel Bra ganza, has declared his intention of renouncing his claim to the throne of Portugal out of sympathy for King Manuel, who had been so tragically called upon to assume the crown. It is understood, according to the paper, that Dom Miguel will reside in Portu- gal and take part in the work of re- generating the country.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-08
YOUNG MAN SUICIDES IN
 FASHIONABLE BOARDING HOUSE
Newcomer in the Place Gave Name
 of Rawley Browne.

New York, March "A young man who gave the name of Rawley Browne committed suicide in fashionable boarding house in Brooklyn today by cutting his throat with a razor. He was a newcomer in the place and lit- tie is known cOncernin~ him or the cause of his act.
 The man left sealed letter address ed to Mrs. L. W. Drowne at IS Thet- ford street. Dorchester, Mass. With it was note containing strict injunc- tions that it must not be opened by anyone except the person addressed.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-08
kiIIsd bx FaII from HayIoft.

New Haven. Conn, March T.--Newzll Post, 16 years old, of westhrook. died at Grace hospital here tonight from the effects of a fractured skull Post fell from a hayloft in a barn at his home to the floor below, fracturing his skull He was attended by local physicians and then brought to this city. where he died shortly after his arrival.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-08
Cabled Paragraphs

Guayaquil, Ecuador. March Two strong shocks of earthquake. lasting half minute, were felt at midnight last night at Guayaquil and along the coast No damage resulted, but the populace was thrown into a state of great panic
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-08
PoPe's Condition Inspires Apprehen-
 sion

Rome, March 7.-The pope's indis- position has taken on the character of influenza and his condition inspires apprehension. Notwithstanding his ill health, however. his holiness took the keenest interest in the electoral strug- gle today. insisting upon seeing the despatches giving the returns.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-08
TO STAMP OUT TUBERCULOSIS
 AMONG WORKING PEOPLE
. Plan Adopted by Manufacturing Com
 panies of Massachusetts.

Worcester. Mass, March 7.-More than twenty manufacturing companies in Worcester county, employing over l2,0e0 men, women, boys and girls, have enlisted their support ill cam paign to stamp out tuberculosis among the working people. To this end each employing firm has agreed to pay the expenses of three months treatment at the Massachusetts state sanitarium at Rutland of an employe who may he found suffering from the white plague" in its early stages. Some of the firms have agreed to pay to the families of such persons the wages earned by the employe who has been obliged to go to Rutland for treatment.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-08
27 Persons Killed by Avalanche.

Vienna. March 7.---An avalanche has destroyed a workmen's shelter at Sankt Johan. in the Pongua district of Sslzburg killing 27 persons. Fifteen bodies have been recovered.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-08
Big Parade end Reception to Pusilist
 Johnson.

Galveston. Texas, March The ne- groes today held mass meeting and appointed committees and sub-com miftees to arrange for a biz parade and reception to Jack Johnson the pugilist. when he reaches this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-08
Acquisition Papers for Burglar Ed
 wards

Hartford, Conn. March 7.-Governor George l.. Lilley will be asked tomor- row by Donald T. Warner, state attor- ney of Litchfleld county. to issue requisition papers for one N. Edwards, who Is under arrest in Albany. Ed wards is wanted for burglaries com- mitted in Woodbury and Waterbury
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-08
JUMPED THREE STORIES
 TO SIDEWALK BELOW
And Was Instantly KiIIad--Driven from
 His Room by Fire.

New York; March 7.-Choosing be- tween death by fire, which had driven him out of his blazing room and to the narrow ledge of his window. and a jump of three stories to the sidewalk below, Dennis Redmond Jumped and was almost instantly killed today.
 Before finding refuge on the window ledge Redmond. who accidentally set fire to his bed, had shut off escape through the> building by piling up a quantity of furniture, which caught fire, between himself and the door in a vain endeavor to extinguish the flames. When the futility of his efforts were apparent, he retreated out Of the win dow hoping that the iremen would as sist him to safety. But the flames crept steadily nearer until unable to hold on any onger his hands being terribly burned, he let go. His head struck an iron railing which shut off the basement stairs from the street.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-08

Administration of Executive Mansion. Washington March T--Mrs William Howard Taft ''first lady of the land'' has assumed duties without public ceremony or oath of office, which, in weight of responsibilities magnitude of importance, delicacy of execution and absolute lack of compensation, ex- cept the love for her 1usband, the president, and loyalty to the nation, have no comparison.
 Knows the Details of White House
 Etiquette.
 Mrs. Taft will meet her social re- quirem@nts worthAy by virtue of her lcng experience with public life. As the wife of Mfr. Taft, she was first lady of the land@ in the Philippine is- lands; she was his wife as a federal judge and as a cabinet minister. In the last named position she learned Washington society and she became an intimate of Mrs. Roosevelt and from her learned the details of White house etiquette.
 Some Minor Changes.
 It was from this intimacy to which tS added a thorough discussion and mature consideration, that Mrs. Taft has reached her own conclusions and is already making the minor changes fin the administration of the executive mansion necessary to meet her own ideas.
 Uniformed Police Officers and Doer-
 keepers Removed.
 That these ideas will meet with gen. eraI approval when they are under stood is a confident prediction.
 The addition of the executive office building permits of &n entire divorce meRt of the official business of the pFesident from the White house proper and tA2e facility is to be availed of to fbe fullest extent. That the main entrance of the White house may pre- semt a3 nearly as possible the appear
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-08
WAnt Over Offsat.

A team driven by c. L. ChappelI went oR the embankment of Rogers avenue Saturday morning when the horse lost it's footing. The team went backwards into Laurel Hil avenue dropping about fifteen feet. The wagon was damaged, but the horse was uninjHred.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-08
Death of President of oraneeins Chem
 cal Company.

Chicago, March 7.--Charles L. Bart lett. president of the orangeine Chem ical company, died of heart trouble at his home here today. The body win be taken to Syracuse, N. Y., for burial
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-08
Loeb's Nomination Confirmed by Sen.
 ate.

Washington. March 7.-The nomina- tion of William Loeb, IT,, to be col lector of the port of New York. and Beekman Winthrop to be assistant secretary of the navy were confirmed by the senate in executive session on Saturday.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-08
TEXAS NEGRO BURNED
 AT THE STAKE LAST NiGt
One Thousand Persons consrsaated at
 the Seene-canne from Nearby Towns. z

Rockwall Texas, March 7.--After having been identified by Mrs. Arthur Mckinney as the negro who attempted a criminal assault upon her Friday morning, Anderson Ellis was taken from the Rockwall county jail tonight, secured to an iron stake driven into the earth. and burned to death In the presence of about 1000 persons. Earlier in the evening Will Clark. a negro. was shot and instantly killed when hia father. Andrew Clark, refused permis- sion to a posse 10 search his premises on the assumption that El is was con- cealed there. People were here from several towns and from Dallas, Collin and Hunt, as well as Rockwall county, to witness the death of the negro.
 Ellis admitted his guilt but refused to make a statement or to leave fare well messages for his relatives He did not utter a cry as the pi e of cordwood which had been saturated with kero- sene, was set aflre, nor did he show loss of nerve as the flames cooked his flesh. He was dead within nine minutes after the torch had been applied.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-08
Condensed TelegramS

The New York Central System an- nounced 1t will spend s11,000,000 this year for equipment.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-08

Advices From Berlin Indicated op- position to any attempt of the powers to force intervention on Austria and tiemsnt
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-08

It was Announced at Albany that the state highway commission intend ed to employ patent system for the maintenance and repair of improved highways throughout the state.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-08

Suits Brought by the Mutual Life Insurance company were stopped by the McCurdys. who returned $S15,O0O of the s6,000.00 sued for.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-08

Bishop CoIton of Buffalo Was Sued by two heirs of wealthy Ann Cassidy for money they claim he ''unlawfully' paid to other heirs.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-08

There Are 76 Candidates for the final honor of senior wrangler at Cam bridge The competition will be abol- ished next year.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-08
Steamship ArrivsIa

At Southamp@ n: March q, remw York, from New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-08

Lord Esher Gave Lecture in Lon don on Queen Victoria, placing special stress on her efforts to maintain peace.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-08

A Report of the Contemplated Sale of Delmonico's famous restaurant was declared untrue by Miss Delmonico, on her return from Europe.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-08

Second Mortgage Bondholders of the Wabash Pittsburg Terminal have re- fused to accept the reorganization plan of first mortgage interests.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-08
FIRST LADY OF TEE LAND
 ASSUMES HER DUTIES

Mrs. Taft Makes Some Changes in Administration of Executive Mansion.