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Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-14
FIFTY YEARS BEHIND
 WETHERSFIELD PRISON BARS
John Warren. Wife Murderer Petitions
 for a Pardon.

Hartford, Conn, Dec. 3.-Without considering any of the petitions heard by them today, the board of pardons adjourned until next Monday with the Hartford county cases to be heard then. Interest in today's session cen tered chiefly on the petition of John Warren, the wife murderer, who on the 18th of this month will have complet- ed fifty years behind prison bars. Ex- Governor George P. Mclean, ex-Attor- pey General Charles E. Fox of Rock vile and Representative W. H. Hall made earnest appeals for Warren. They are of the opinion that he had paid the penalty of his crime and that society did not demand further punish ment.
 It was the general opinion of those in attendance at the hearing that a pardon will not be granted Warren. This belief is adduced from the atti- tude of several of the members of the board, who asked numerous pointed questions of the advocates of a pardon. Governor Weeks particularly wanted to know the reasons behind the senti- nent, and the ex-governor was also asked by the present governor why he did not take the responsibility of re- leasing Warren while he was in the executive chair. There appears also to be well founded opinion that so long As undnlmouS vote IS necessary War ren will never obtain his freedom. The prediction was made today that in case Warren does not get his release the next general assembly will be asked to make a majority vote all that is necessary for the pardoning of a convict.
 Another case that commanded much interest was that of Catherine Nell of Fairfield county, who is serving from five to nine years for manslaughter. She was found guilty of killing her husband, who, it was said. was very cruel to her Her-claim for freedom was that she did not kill her husband by piercing his eye with the handle of a file, but that while defending her self from him his eye came in contact with the ferrule of an umbrella.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-14
JUDGE BURTON NOMINATED
 FOR THE SUPREME COURT
President Taft Names Tennessee Jurist to Succeed Late Rufus w. Peckhana.


 Washington, Dec. 13.-The president today nominated Horace H. Lurton of Tennessee to be an associate justice of the supreme court of the United States. New York, Dec. 13-Alten B. Park CT, who was mentioned from time to time as likely to receive the supreme court appointment which now goes to Horace Fl. Lurton said tonight: T know Judge Lurton both socially and professionally, and in my tudg- ment one better equipped for service in that greatest of all courts, tho supreme court of the United States. could not be found. The country ia to be congratulated"
 Cincinnati, Dec. 13.-Judge Lurton and his associates were in the midst of the hearing of & half-million- dollar will case today when a reporter en- tered the court with the news of the judges appointment to the United States supreme bench. The reporter quietly whispered the news to the court clerk, Frank O. Loveland, who wrote it on slip of paper and sent 1t to the judge.
 The judge casually glanced at the note as if 1t were the most ordinary of communications, instead of the an- nouncement of his selection to the highest legal body in Amertcay He folded the slip and stuck 1t in his pocket without even communicating the news to the two judges who sat beside him on the bench.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-14
TWENTIETH CENTURY LIMITED
 TRAIN WRECKED.
Meager Details Indioste That Many
 Passengers Were Killed.

Buffalo, N. Y, Dee. 1.-The Twsnti- eth Century Limited and the Lake Shores fastest train is a wreck . short distance west of Northeast. Pa. At the Lake Shore despetchsr's office hero it is reported that six passengers wore killed. The wires are in bad oondi- tion on account of the storm and up to 2 a. m. 1t has been impossible to get into Northeast.
 The Bell telephone wires are down west of DunnteaS-
 The wreck occurred at II D. m. east ern time, last night.
 A special train with doctors has left Buffalo for the scene of the wpeoiC-
 Cleveland. O., Dec. 1t.-A special Lake Shore train, bearing read officials and surgeons, left Collinwood, \ su- burb, for Northeast, Pa, at .. m. today. From this 1t is believed that many are killed.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-14
Suffragette PIacards in Boston Stock
 Exehanae.

Boston, Dec. 3.-"What in thunder is this?" exclaimed a member of the stock exchange today, as a placard bearing the words "Votes for Women was thrust into the hand that was bidding SS for Amalgamated. Ten seconds later the entire exchange was being flooded with woman suffragette litera- ture, distributed by messenger boys. No attempt was made, however by the two suffragettes who sent it to rush the members, and trading continued without further interruption.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-14
New Hartford Not in License Column
 This Year.

Winsted, Conn, Dee. 13.-New Hart ford will not be in the license column this year, according to a decision handed down today by Judge George w. Wheeler of the superior court. In his decision he finds that proper mo- tice of the fact that license was to be voted upon was not given. The law requires five days notice, and but four was given. It is understood that the matter will be taken to the su- preme court.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-14
Statehood Bill for New Mexico and
 Arizona.

Washington, Dec. 13.-I think the house will pass a statehood bin for New Mexico and Arizona very quick ly," said Chairman Hamilton of the house committee on territories today. "The president has recommended it, and the house has declared for it in the past"
 Mir. Hamilton's bill for this purpose, introduced several days ago, follows the lines of the presidents recommend afiOn
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-14
HEAVILY EAsTERLY cALEsA
 IMPEDES HARBoR TRAFFIC.
But One Wire Open from New York to
 Washington.

New York, Dec. 13.-A heavy east erly gale, driving snow, sleet, rain and fog before 1t, seriously impeded harbor traffic here today, stalled many draft teams, seriously delayed surface transit lines, and almost paralyzed ccmmuni- cation by wire with other cities. At 6 to Washington.
 Chicago and Pittsburg could be reached only intermittently, and Buff falo, Rochester and other cities of northern and western New York re- ceived their dispatches only by fre- quent relays.
 Word came here from Cape May, N. J.. that Captain Martin Cooper was drowned there in the laundering of a stone barge. One man, his only com- panion, was rescued. Life saving guards are patrolling all the coast, on the watch for possible wrecks.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-14
Confirmed hY the Senate.

session today the senate confirmed a large number of nominations, among which were the following: w. Cameron Forbes of Massachusetts, to be gover- nor general of the Philippine Islands: Chandler Hale of Maine, to be third assistant secretary of state; William Phillips of Massachusetts, to be secre- tary of the embassy at London, and J. l.. Davenport of New Hampshire, to be commissioner of pensions.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-14
Four Bodies Picked Up in Lake Erie
 Sent to Their Homes.

Erie, Pa., Dec. 13.-Four of the nine bodies picked up by the Commodore Perry yesterday. the first of those found of the thirty-eight men who lost their lives when the car ferry Besse- mer and Marquette No. foundered on Lake Erie, were sent to their homes tonight. Late today the body believed to be that of J. O'Hagan of London, Ont, was positively identified as that of P. Hines of Port Stanley, Ont.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-14
Times Publishing Company of New
 Haven Incorporated.

Hartford, Dec. 13.-A certificate of incorporation was issued today to the Times Publishing company of New Haven, with a capital of $40,O00, with a right to do general printing and to corporators are Minotte Chatfield and Frederick B. Farnsworth of New Ha- ven and Charles E. Graham of Or ange.
 New Haven, Dec 13.-It is under stood here that the Times Publish ing company, which was incorporated in Hartford today. will take over the stock and good will of the New Ha- ven Leader, an afternoon paper, and that in the near future the publication will be known as the New Haven Times-Leader. The changes go into effect January 1, next.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-14
President Taft lnspects the Bowery
 -"Bread Line" Room

tonight in Carnegie hall at the dia- mond jubilee of the Methodist missions in Africa, President Taft motored through a driving rainstorm to the Bowery Mission, where he made an address to a typical Bowery audience. He afterward inspected the bread line" room where each night hundreds of the unemployed are given food.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-14
DIVORCED AND MARRIED
 WITHIN TWO MINUTES
Interesting Incidents in Family of Att - Ianta Financier.

Atlanta, Ga. Dec. 1.-Two minutes after Mrs. Gilvey s. Thomas, daugh- ter of w. A. Speer, well known in financial circles, was given a total di- vorce from her fathers chauffeur, Russell J. Thomas, in the superior court today, marriage license was issued by the ordinary to Marshall C. Mckenzie and Miss Silvey Speer.
 Miss Speer's divorce was secured on allegations that she was forced to marry the chauffeur because the man had made threats of violence against her father unless the daughter con- scented to elope with him.
 ( Immediately after the parties in- volved left the courthouse they were driven to the Speer residence. where the wedding ceremony was performed in the presence of a large party of friends.
 Another chapter in the Speer case al- so was concluded today when a yer dict was rendered in the superior court in favor of W. A. Speer. who was sued by his chauffeur, Thomas, for $1O0,000 for alienation of his wife,s affections.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-14
PRISON FOR CHICAGO BROKER.
Wallace H. Hopkins Defauded Gus
 toners Out of $5o0,00O.

Chicago, Dec. 13.-Wallace H. Hop- kins, former broker, convicted of using the mails to defraud, was sentenced here today in the federal district court to serve four years and three months in the federal prison at Leavenworth. Kan.
 As president of the Wallace H. Hop- kins company. Hopkins was charged with defrauding cuctomers out of S500 0OO
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-14
TOO MUCH FOR TANG.
Saw Considerable of American Women
 at Frisco Ball.

San Francisco, Dec. 13.-Chang Yir Tang, the new Chinese minister to the United States, and his wife saw too much of American women the evening they arrived from the decorous Ori- ent
 Their eyes were so dazzled by the brilliant whiteness of the handsome shoulders of the women of San Fran cisco's most exclusive set, which were charmingly displayed at the December ball of the -Four and Twenty Patron- esses," given at the Colonial ballroom of the St. Francis hotel, that they hastily left the box which had been placed at their disposal. And as the diplomat and his wife hurried away they took with them three reluctant daughters, uttering the Chinese equiv alent for this is no place for a min- isters daughters"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-14
Senator AIdrieh Paid His Own Freight.

Washington, Dec. 13.-The question having been raised as to the cost of the recent tour of the west by Sena- tor Aldrich as chairman of the na- tional monetary commission, it was authoritatively stated today that MT. Aldrich himself met all the expenses of the trip that were not paid by the commercial and bankers organizations by which he was entertained. The statement was made to meet a charge that the expenses of the trip were charged up against the government.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-14
RELIEF FUNDS FOR
 STRIKING sEiIRTWAIeT MAKERS.
These Girls Must Be Provided With
 Food and Shelter.

New York. Dee. 1s.-Mrs. O. H. P. Belmont has turned over s1,5z5 to the Woman's Trades Unisn league fer the relief of the striking shirtwaist maix- CTS. Among the contributors were Mrs. c. P. Huntington, s1,G0o; Frank Nun sey, $2oO, and Mrs. Belmont herself. $100.
 In appealing for further contribxsions Mrs. Belmont says:
 food and shelter while the arbitration of their grievances is going on. They have had no work for three weeks and under the rules of labor unionS they cannot expect union help unth they have been out six weeks"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-14
First of the Big Supply Measures
 Agreed Upon.

Washington, Dec. 13.-The first of the big supply measures of the govern ment, the District of Columbia appro- priation bill, carrying a little over $11, 100000, has been agreed on by the will be reported to the house tomor- row. Its passage by the house is ex- pected before the holidays.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-14
RAID IN SHELTON.
State Police Arrest Proprietor and Fre-
 quenters at Howe Avenue House.

Shelton, Dec. 13.-The state police raided the Howe avenue house here yesterday kept by Napoleon Bush, late of Middleton n, seized a nickel In the slot machine and arrested the proprie- tor and four frequenters whom they found there. The frequenters were found drinking in a room adjoining the barroom. The raid was made on a warrant issued by Prosecuting Liq- uor Agent c. H. King of Fairfield by State Policemen M. 8. Louks Frank Virelli of Bridgeport and N. H. Wheel CT of Stratford.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-14
ossININe POSTMASTER HELD.
With Two Others, Charged With Nat
 uraIization Fraud.

New York, Dec. 1s-John McNafiy, postmaster of Ossining, N. Y, was ar- rested on a bench warrant today, with Michele Delfino, a contractor, and three Italian residents of Ossining, and ap- peared for arraignment in the United States circuit court here on indict- ments charging perjury.
 It is charged that McNaliy and Del fino submitted false statements as to the time when the three Italians, ap- plicants for naturalization, had been fin this country. The postmaster and the contractor were held in $2,500 bail each for trial and the others in s1. 800 bail each.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-14
TOTAL ABSTINENCE IN
 THE ARMY AND NAVY
May Best Be Prompted Through the
 Y. M. C. A.

Washington, Dec. 13.-Because it is believed that total abstinence in the army and navy may best be promoted through the Y. M. c. A.. a deputation was named today by the reformers' conclave, now in session in. this city, to urge the army and navy depart ments of the association to inaugurate such a>campaign at once.
 A committee was also named to call upon President Taft to congratulate him on his demand for a reform in judicial procedure in this country to bring about, the reduction to a mini mum of the Jaws delay.'
 Resolutions were adopted urging the president to select federal judges
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-14

and United States attorneys who would use their full power to &C., complish the end sought
 The conclave, which consisted of leaders in the reform government throughout the United States. will be in session for several days and public mass meetings will be held daily after the business sessions in the morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-14
Honors Awarded by Harvard Senior
 Class.

Cambridge. Mass, Dec. I3.-Honors were awarded by the senior class of Harvard university tonight when Rob ert c. Brown of Maiden was elected first marshal. Jesse B. Waide of Den yer, Col, captain of the varsity crew, was elected third marshal, and the other officers including Philip Wyman of Fitchburg, treasurer; Edward s. E. Hunt of Mechanicsburg, O., poet; Will liam R. Ohler of Bristol, Conn, orator, and Thomas S. Eliot of St. Louis, Mo, ndiSt
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-14
OBITUARY.
General James S. Easement

Painesville, Ohio, Dec. 13.-General James s. Easement died here today from pneumonia. He was a veteran of the civil war, laid the original rails of thee Big Four and the Lake Shore roads, built the Union Pacific railroad as far as Cheyenne, constructed the Nickel Plate from Cleveland to Buff falo and built a railroad line in Costa Rica for tho government a few years ago.
 He was a member of the electoral college which completed the election of William H. Taft.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-14
MiddIetown Man Killed by Trolley
 Car

Middletown, Conn.,. Dec. 13.-Gustaf Johnson, 65 years old, of Liberty street was struck by an electric car on the Berlin branch. a quarter of a mile outside the city limits, tonight, and instantly killed. It Is supposed that, owing to the storm, Johnson, who was walking in the tracks, did not hear the approaching car. He leaves a wife and two daughters.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-14

Madrid, Dec. 13.-Later returns from the municipal elections held through out the country yesterday indicate that the liberals and republicans gen. orally were successful In this city the liberals elected twenty eight of their candidates and the republicans thirteen. At Barcelona the radicals triumphed, electing nineteen of a total of twenty-three candidates.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-14
Body of Girl Found in Abandoned We'll

Sandusky. O., Dec. 13.-The body of an unidentified eight year old girl was found in an abandoned well on the farm of J. P. Harrington, seven miles south of Sandusky. today. It is be- lieved the little girl may. have been s member of a band of gypsies who wer( encamped near the Harrington farn last summer. An investigation Is be- ing made by the coroner.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-14
Killed by Fall Down Elevator Shaft.

Hartford Conn, Dec. 13.3Storrs E.. Emmons, 23 years old, an employe of the Plimpton & Hills company, fell down an elevator shaft in their plant on Ann street today and died tonight in St.NFrancis hospital from fracture of the skull. Emmons' home was in BrooklNp. N. '.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-14
Body of Woman Found in Brook
 Identified.

Derby. Conn, Dec. 1s.-The body of the woman which was found partly submerged in Indian brook, Hunting ton, several weeks ago, was identi- fed today as that of Mrs. Margaret Wallace of Philadelphia Identifica- ton was made by friends of the wo- nAn whs came on from Philadelphia.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-14
s1oo,ota Fire in East St. Louis.

East StNLouis, H., Dec. 13.-Fire today destroyed the warehouse of the Corno mills on the levee, three blocks north of the Eads bridge. About one hundred carloads of grain were burn ed. the loss being $f0O.0o0
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-14
Agricultural Appropriation Bill Con
 sidered

Washington, Dec. 1S.-Consideratio of the agricultural appropriation bill was begun today by the house com mittee on agriculture The estimates are much the same as last year,
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-14

Santiago, Chili, Dec 13.-A disas- trous fire occurred last night in the city of Valdivia. Eighteen blocks of buildings were destroyed and thou sands rendered homeless. The loss is estimated at about 100000 pesos ($2,500, ,O00).
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-14
Third Richest Woman In Cincinnati
 Dead.

Cincinnati, Dec. 13.-Mrs. Mary Han na, the third richest woman in Cincin- natl. died at her home here today. As the widow of Henry Hanna she was na was e1 years of age. One daughter inherits the estate.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-14

pr: Rusline, a Leading Louisiana physician, advances the theory that
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-14

The Methodist Episcopal Churches of Greater New York began the celebra- tion of the African diamond jubilee.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-14

London, Dec. 13.-Sir Alfred Lewis Jones, head of the firm of Elder, Demp- ster & Co.,, ship owners, died today. He was born in 1S46
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Steamship Arrivals.

At Genoa: Dec. 10. Duca drAosta, from New York.
 At London: Dec. 1s. Minnewssios, from New York.
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Gabled Paragraphs

Havana, Dec. 13.-The Havana base ball team defeated the Americans to- day by a score of to O.
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A white handkerchief fiuttering from a pole at the window of private house in Italy indicates rooms for rent
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-14

Gen. Clarence R. Edwards, chief of the bureau of insular affairs, submit ted his annual report
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The hull of cotton is used In Chfns for fertilizing purposes. farmerB paying about s2 . ton for it. .-r,t
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-14

An Auto Driven in Atlanta by Dare Devir' Jones turned turtle and Jones and Ralph Papplan, his companion, were killed.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-14

Secretary of the Treasury Maeveagh issued statement for the government of corporations liable to the new tax.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-14

The General Assembly of the inter national institute of agriculture, rep resenting 46 states and colonies, met in Rome.
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Chief Forester Pinchot has concluded that the cutting of Christmas trees does not to any appreciable extent de- nude the forests.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-14

Rear Admiral Schroeder has appoint ed a court of inquiry to investigate the collision between the battleships Nebraska and Georgia.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-14
VILE CONDITIONS IN THE STEERACE
Report Based on Information Obtained by Im- migration Agents Travelling as Passengers
WHAT ONE WOMAN AGENT SAW

Every Impression Offensve-General Air of Immortality Prevailed-Forced Mngling of Men and Women, Total Strangers-No Young Women in the Steerage Escaped Attack and Insult from the Crew-Writer Herself was no Exception to Repelling Advances
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Louis PauIhan, the French Aviator, accompanied by his wife, two pilots and four mechanicians, will sail for New York Dec. IS.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-14
Condensed Telegrams

The Secretary of Commerce and La Dor submitted his annual report.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-14

The Monetary Commission issues a circular inviting the public to ask for number of financial publications they are about to issue.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-14

President Taft Will Have Opposition on the part of Speaker Cannon and Senator Aldrich to his postal savings bank and interstate commerce court measures.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-14
Battle Near Rama Heavy Loss of Life
DIsoUIETINc RUMoRs CURRENT
 AT MANAGUA.
CITY REPORTED CAPTURED
Zelaya Transfers All His Properties to Foreisners-Marines Assembling for Central American Service.

Managua, Nicaragua, Dec 13.-The reports current here that there has been severe engagement near Rama between the government troops com manded by General Vasquez and the revolutionists with heavy loss of life. There has also been a report that Rama has been captured by the Zelayan forces, but this is not con- firmed.
 According to the despatches the rev. olutionists claim that they were at tackled in violation of the amistice, but this is not believed.
 Panama, Dec. 13.-Steamship passen- gers who have arrived here from Nicc~lgua port that Zelaya has trans ferred all his properties to foreigners. TO RUSH MORE MARINES
 TO CENTRAL AMERICA. Men from CharIestown. Brooklyn and
 Other Points Assembling.
 New York, Dec. 13.-All was hustle and hustle in the marine barracks at
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-14

covered the new comet from Prince ton observatory, says 1t is 56,000, 900 miles away from the earth and three times as large as the earth in diame- ter
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New York, Dec. 13.-All was hustle and hustle in the marine barracks at
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TO RUSH MORE MARINES

Men from CharIestown. Brooklyn and
 Other Points Assembling.