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The Washington times., 1909-01-30
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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-15
FIFTY-TWo BODIES RECOVERED
FROM STEAMER PENGUIN.
Wrecked on Rocks of New Zealand
Coast-Lifeboats Smashed.

Wellington, n. H., Feb. FIFTY two
bodies have been recovered from the
wrecked steamer Penguin of the Union
Steamship company of Wellington,
which went on the rocks Friday night
off Cape Terawhiti. Six Of those aboard
the Penguin are accounted for. In all
the passengers and crew numbered
about 100.
The ship struck about 10 o'clock at
night, but the captain remained on
the bridge, and after his vessel slid
into deep water was able to steer her
closer in to shore. The seats were run
ming high, and the small boats and
RATS. which were hastily launched,
could not Withstand the waves. Both
boats and RATS were overturned, but
while the boats practically sank, the
RATS righted themselves a number of
times. Many acts of heroism were per-
formed, some Of the stronger Of those
struggling in the water helping che
weaker ones to regain the frail craft
After several hours Of buffeting, the
majority Of the survivors on the RATS
reached the shore. demonstrating that
RATS ara more serviceable than boats
in a heavy sea, close to a rocky shore.
One Of the RATS with ten men on it
thrice capsized when but a short dis
tance from the land, but all scram bled
back and We're ultimately cast upon
the cliff and saved. -Four boats came
ashore some hours later, all Of them
badly crushed.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-15
NEW TURKISH CABINET.
General Impression Is That It Will Be
Short Lived.

Constantinople, Feb. 1.-THE sultan
has accepted Kiamn Pasha's resigna-
tion as grand vizier and has charged
Hilmi Pasha, minister of the interior
and formerly inspector general of Ma
ccdonia. with the formation of a new
cabinet.
The imperial hiatt" appointing Hill
mi Pasha grand vizier, and Zia Eddin
Effendi. a learned theologian, as sheill-
ul-Islam, was read at six o'clock in
the evening at the porte with the US
ual ceremony. Perfect tranquility pre-
walls. the public appearing to be rath-
er Indifferent to the changes. Hilmi
Pash9/s arrival at the porte was greet
ed with feeble cheers by a small crowd.
The chamber held a brief sitting for
the reading Of the hiatt and a pro-
posal made by a Jewish deputy to i'm
peach Kiamn Pasha was unanimously
rejected.
Late tonight the new grand vizier
completed his cabinet. Ali Ria Pasha
whose dismissal led to Kiamil Pasha's
downfall, was re-appointed minister of
war. He also holds the marine port
folio, and has been made grand mas
ter of artillery. Hilmi Pasha himself
takes the portfolio of the ministry Of
the interior, while the ministers of
finance, justice. public works and
commerce in the former cabinet have
been retained. There have been some
minor changes, but the general impress
sion is that the whole ministry will
be short-lived.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-15
KING ALFoHso's VISIT
TO PORTUGAL Is ENDED
Marriage Of King Manuel to Princess
Beatrice Talked Over.

Nnlavicosa, Portugal. Feb. 1.-THE
visit Of King Alfonso Of Spain TO King
Manuel came to a close this afternoon
King Alfonso left for Madrid on a spe-
cial train. The only incident to mar
the pleasant stay was the arrest by tho
police OF two suspects. However. the
authorities declare that thi was mere
" precautionary and that no import
ance attaches to it.
Lisbon, Feb. 14.-ThouRh not vet
confirmed IN official quarters, the en-
tire press OF Portugal says that the
royal interview between King Alfonso
and King Manuel related chiefly to the
projected marriage Of King Manuel to
Princess Beatrice. daughter OF the late
Duke OF Edinburgh, and niece OF King
Edward Such a marriage. besides
meeting with the entire approval OF
the Portuguese royal family is favor
ably commented upon by the whole
country and the press. the opinion be-
ing that Il would greatly strengthen
the bonds OF friendship between Great
Britain and Poreugal and would solid
ify British influence on the whole
peninsula.
Great interest has been aroused in
the banquet and bali to he given Feb
ruaTy II by Sir Francis H. Villiers. the
British minister TO Portugal, In honor
of King Manuel. The banquet Is tax
en- as giving strength TO the report OF
q closer union between the two coun-
tries through marriage, notwithstand-
ing official denals.
1t Is also believed that the meeting
OF the two sovereigns related as well
to a mutually beneficial alliance be-
tween Spain and Portugal with tn eac-
quiescene OF King Edward.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-15
HER OFFICERS AND MEN
NEARLY EXHAUSTED.
Steamer Threatened by Fire for Four
Days and Four Nights.

Boston, Feb. 14.-Threatened by fire
FOR four days and four nights at sea,
and tossed all but upside down by a
violent hurricane while carrying a
light cargo. the Norton line steamer
Potomac, Capt. p. T. Donnelly made
mort here from South America today
her officers and men near exhaustion
from their terrible experiences. A fire
was discovered III the cargo OF jerked
beef and burlap coverings before the
ship left Montevideo, but was subdued
and apparently extinguished. The ship
had hardly put to sea, however, before
FIRE again broke out in the cargo. The
flames spread from bulllhead to bulk
head, and although tons of sea water
we're poured into the matches the blaze
was hardly checked The suffocating
fumes OF the sizzling fat overcame the
men and made the work of firefghting
double burdensome. For four days and
four nights the crew struggled against
the fire before ii was finally extin-
guished. Havana was reached and all
hut 900 tons of the cargo was taken
out Lightly loaded, the Potomac was
again unfortunate when she ran into
hurricane Off Hatteras. The steamer
rolled and pitched and seemed for a
time In imminent danger Of turning
turtle and going TO the bottom, ac-
cording to the officers. Captain Dom
nelly said tonight that after the steam
or Rad left her Boston consignnents
she would GO to New York and enter
drvdock for the repair of q leak which
had appeared.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-15
WIND AND ICE COMBINED
AFFECT NIAGARA FALLS
Only Tiny Rivulet Flowing Over the
American Side.

Niagara Falls. y. Y, Feb. 14-Only
a tiny rivulet, not deep or swift
enough to carry a pulp log over the
brink, is flowing over the American
side of Niagara Falls A strong north-
east wind which has blown since Fri
day has held back the water and al
lowed TIE ice to gain a foothoid. Two
employees OF the American reservation
walked from Prospect Point nearly to
Bath island this morning. They de-
sisted from completing the trip mere
ly because they did not care to get
their feet wet. a stream at one pfint
being a few inches above the tops Of
their boots. A great wall Ot ice runs
from the head of Goat Island to the
American mainland. through which
only tiny streams are able to trickle
This wall has even encroached on the
Canadian channel. extending out some
200 feet beyond the third Sister Island
Nnd greatly diminishing the flow over
Ne Horseshoe. only the very apex
of the Canadian fall is left and that is
robbed of half its flow. The gorge be-
low is c1oked and the rapids have lost
their fury. while the whirlpool is bare
ly in motion.
This is only the third time that this
combination OF wind and ice has thus
affected the falls since the white man
came here The other occasions We're
on March %, 1S4S. and March %. 1898
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-15
CONGRESSMAN GRANGER DEAD.
Member Of Sixtieth congress-Repre-
sented First District Of Rhode Island.

Washington, Feb. 14.-CongEesman
Daniel L. u. Granger Of Providence, r.
l.. who represented the First District Of
Rhode Island during the 5Sth, 59th and
6Oth congresses, died here at 10 this
evening Of heart failure. He was 81
years old.
Congressman Granger had been sick
since last November when he was
taken i'll in Albany. y. Y. He was un-
der care in New York city until De-
cember 13, when he came 10 Washing
ton. His condition had been serious
since January and the end was not
unexpected While he was in London
last summer he suffered a severe at
tack Of acute articular rheumatism,
which developed later into valVuIar
disease Of the heart. The attack COM
PEELED him to abandon a European tour
he had just started. He was unmar-
tied. He is survived by a sister, Miss
Grace Granger, with whom he lived,
trd brother, DIR. William D. Granger
probably take place in Providence on
Wednesday.
Mr.. Granger was born in Providence
and was graduated from Brown uni
versity. He practiced law in Provi-
dence and was twice elected clerk Of
the Rhode Island house of representa-
tives He was elected successfully by
the democratic party TO the offices of
city treasurer and mayor of Provi-
dence, serving in the former capacity
for eleven years and in the latter for
two terms. He was elected congress in
1903 and had served in that body ever
since. He was member of the COM
mitee on ways and means.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-15
ALLEGED BURGLAR
oVERHAULED BY WIRELESS.
John Ryan Was Serving on the Battle
ship New Hampshire.

White Plains. n. Y, Feb. 1.-THE
value Of wireless telegraphy as an ad-
4unct to the machinery Of justice was
demonstrated today, when John Ryan,
an ordinary seaman on board the bat
tleship New Hampshire, was placed
under arrest and confined in the ships
brig at the request 'of District Attor-
nev Winslow Of Westchester county
which was flashed to the New Hamp-
shire by wireless while that vessel was
several hundred miles out at sea on her
way to meet the American battleship
fleet returning from its world cruise.
Ryan is wanted by the Westchester
county authorities for alleged paFtici-
patton in a burglary committed last
May at Ossining, n. Y.
One of the burglars upon being ar
rested turned states evidence and i'm
pllcated Ryan. From the description he
gave the auth critics were able to trace
Ryan to Norfolk, where it was found
ne had enlisted in the navy and had
been assigred to the New Hampshire.
An application for Ryan's eXtradition
was sent to the Virginia authorities as
soon as a wireless message from the
New Hampshire apprised District At
torney Winslow of the suspects arrest
on board ship. AT officer win start
south tomorrow to assume charge of
Ryan on his arrival at Hampton Roads
next Sunday.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-15
WILL BE RETIRED ON HALF PAY.
Practical Retirement of English Ad-
miral Lord Charles Beresford.

London, Feb. 14.-An interesting an
(. nouncoment was issued by the admiral
ty tonight. Admiral Lord Charles
Beresford. commander in chief of the
channel fleet, will vacate this command
on March "a. when this feet will dis
appear as the chief fighting unit of. the
first line of Great Britain's naval force
Henceforth the noro important vessels
of the channel fleet under the COM
mand of Vice Admiral Sir Archibald
Berkeley Milne, who is now second in
command in the channel fleet, VIII
form the second division of the main
fleet, under the supreme command of
Vice Admiral Sir William H. May, sec
ond sea lord OF the admiralty.
1t is understood that this means the
practical retirement of Admiral Sir
Charles Beresford from the service
and that he will be retired on half pay
In the ordinary course Lord Charles
would have been channel commander
for another year and would have re-
tired under the age limit in 1911. but
the government desired TO group all
the newest and best ships under Vice
Admiral Mays command for home de-
Tense
The action Of the government. how
ever. in thus prematurely retiring Ad-
miral BeresfOrd is likely to arouse
again the acrimonious discussions so
frequently associated with his name
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-15
ASSISTANCE FOR LIBERIA.
THE SITUATION is SERIOUS.
This Country in Duty Bound to Give
Aid to African Republic, Says Book
er 7. Wsshinaton.

New York, Feb. Endorsing the
view Of former Secretary of state Root
that Liberia is an American colony.
Booker ]. Washington declared tonight
that the situation In the African re-
public was serious and that the United
States was in duty bound to render it
practical assistance Mr. Washington
said:
The present condition of Liberia is
serious I have kent IN more or less
touch with that country for several
years and am deeply interested in it,
as are all American negroes.
There are about forty thousand civ
iliZed negroes who have emigrated
from the United States or are de-
scendants Of people who emgrated
years ago. Back of these in the Hin
tertand are about a million and half
Of uncivlliZed people.
The present condition OF Liberia.
however, need not surprise anyone In
fact, the surprise is that Liberia has
maintained itself as an independent
nation for so long a period with almost
no help from outside sources except
that which has been furnished by
philanthropid individuals. Every Eu-
rOpean country which has planted a
colony in Africa has spent millions of
dollars in maintaining. assisting and
encoura ging their colonies. Not only
have they spent money. but these Fu-
rOpean governments have sent their
best officials to supervise mad guide
the people until they have gotten start
ed. This is especially true in the case
of England. France and GeTmany In
the case Of Liberia. a small body Of
people Just out OF slavery in this coun-
try, with no experience in government
or the conduct Of educational institu-
tiors, or without responsibility for
their own conduct, were sent to for
eign country and the responsibility
was placed upon them within few
years of building and maintaining a
government.
Il do not believe the condition Of
Liberia is hopeless. but I do believe
that this government owes, as Secre-
tary Root says. a duty to that coun-
try.
1T is not desirable or necessary for
the United States to attempt to take
any permanent interest in the affairs
of Liberia. but to only lend a helping
hand Is they nave done to San Domin-
go and other countries in its present
emergency"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-15
Many Desirable Positions to be Filled when the
61st Congress Assemblies
FORECAST OF CHANGES TO BE MADE
OF the Thirteen New Senators Mr. Root the Only One
who will Receive Important Committee Appointments
-Four Vacancies the Committee of Finance to be
Filled and Four the Judiciary Committee.

mittee. and it Is likely that the yacan-
cies will be filled by Senator's Lodge,
Carter and Nelson although Messr8.
McCumber, Clapp and Beveridge are
also possibilities. Senator Tellcr's
place may be given 70 Senator Clay
Of Georgia.
Judiciary Committee.
The probability of Senator McCum-
ber's appointment on the judiciary
committee tends 10 lessen his chances
for the finance committee. for Il would
be unusual for two such desirable
places to be given a senator az one
time There will be four vacancies on
the judiciary committee caused by the
retirement of Senators Knox. Fulton,
Foraker and Kittredge. Beside SEN
at0r McCumber Senator Burnham will
probably go on the committee. An ad-
ditional appointment will 20 10 some
senator Of the west. and the choice viii
fall either on Mr.. Hepburn or Mr.. Boz
rah Of Idaho.
Mr.. Roots Appointments.
Mr. Root is the only new senator who
viii receive important committee ap-
pointments. Having been at the head
Of the war and states departments he
will be placed on both the military af-
fairs and the foreign relations COM
mittees. The second vacancy on the
military affairs committee, made by
the retirement OF Mr.. Foraker, will
probably go to Senator Flint Of Cali
fornia. Senators Crane and Nelson
hSve been both mentioned In connec-
ton with the chairmanship Of the COM
hittee on rules in place OF Senator
Knox.
Senator Daniel viii probably succeed
Mr.. Teller as chairman OF the commit
tee on private land claims. which Is one
o. the best minority assignments in the
senate.
Senators Borah Piles. Dixon. Cum
Minis. and Brown, among the new re-
publican senators, viii be given i'm
pcrtant committee assignments.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-15
Hotel Clarendon at Sea Breeze, One Of the
Largest on the East Coast
2l5 GUESTS ASLEEP AT THE TIME
All Escaped without Injury, Many of Them Saving Their
Belongings Streets About the Hotel Stacked with
Trunks and Furniture-Hotel Help Panic Stricken
Guests Owe Their Safety to Night Clerks Promptness

aud the clerks could do nothing with
them, one woman biting the clerk bad
ly on the hand.
Building Valued at $2oo,0oo.'
The hotel was a wooden structure,
valued at 100000, and was insured for
about 40 per cent.
Streets Stacked With Trunks.
The streets about the hotel are stack
ed with trunks, suit cases, bedding and
furniture. The management is MAX
ing every effort to take care of the
guests.
Fire Started in Coal Bins.
The fire was discovered by the bak-
ers who We're just going to work. 1t
originated in the coal bins under the
kitchen, and at first it seemed that the
fire extinguishers would do the work.
but there was some difficulty in getting
the water faucets working, and seeing
that's the fire was beyond control, the
gusts wee notified to run for their
lives.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-15

Daytona, Fla. Feb. 1.-THE Hotel
Clarendon, at Sea Breeze, one of the
largest resort hotels on the east coast,
together with ten cottages adjoining
the house, was totally destroyed by fire
early today. The 215 guests who were
asleep at the time were saved without
injury, and many were able to gather
up most Of their belongings.
Night Clerk Aroused Sleeping Guests.
When the blaze was first discovered
The night clerk rushed the help to each
room, notifying guests, who made their
7wav hurriedly 70 the streets. At one
time the flames appeared to be under
control. but the wind shifted and they
broke out anew. and in less than three,
quarters Of an hour the entire buildiLg L
was burned.
Ten Cottages All Burning at Same
Time.
The ten cottages, owned by II. r.
ISochersperger. caught FIRE from sparks
and all were burning at the same time.
The hotel help was panic stricken,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-15
Gold Medals Awarded to Wilbur and
Orvile WRIGHT.

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE first
award of the gold medal recently es-
tablished by the Smithsonian institu-
tion in memory of the late Secretary
Samuel Pierpont Langley and his con-
tributions to the science of aerodro-
mics has been made to Wilbur and
Orville Wright by the board of re-
gents of the institution for advancing
the science of aerodromics in its ap-
plication to aviation by their success
ful Investigations and demonstrations
of the practicability of mechanical
fight by man.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-15
NEW YORK FAMILY QUARREL.
Nineteen Year-Old Boy Shot and Nor
tally Wounded His Two Brothers.

New York, Feb. 14.-As the result Of
a quarrel. the cause of which is un-
known. Alfred Vautrin. a 19 year old
boy shot and mortally wounded his
two brothers at his home on West 4lst
street tonight. Mrs. Vautrin. the wife
OF the young man who did the shoot
ing. told the police that her husband
had long been embittered against his
oldest brother, Emil a printer and
that a week ago he ordered Emil out
of the house and threatened to shoot
him if he returned.
Mrs. Nautrin said that Emil return
ed tonight and the quarrel between iim
and her brother was renewed. IL is
said that Alfred drew a revolver TO
aim at Emil and that the other brother.
Victor. stepped n between Alfred
fired and Victor fell with a bullet in
his head. More shots were fired and
Emil was wounded. The wounded
brothers were taken to a hospital
where it was said their injuries were
probably fatal. Alfred Vautrin has
been arrelted.
Victor Eautrin died late tonight at
Bellevue hospital
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-15
MORE UNIFORM LEGISLATION,
COMMITTEE APPOINTED D
BY National Civic Federation-c. F.
Brooker Connecticut Member.

New York. Feb. 14.-Announcemeut
was made by the National civic Fed
Grafton here'tonight of the appointment
cf committee having for its object
the Organization Of a council OF one
hundred representative men in each
state Of the Union before whom will be
laid plan TO secure mOru uniform leg
islation in the various states OF the
Union
John Hays hammond is chairman OF
this committee and g. T.. Brooker of
Ansonia is the Connecticut member.
OF the pressing need for more uniform
legislation I'm the states Of the Union
the federation says:
The development Of the nation and
the changes in conditions brought
about by that development have en-
Thasized the lIarmfulness OF the incon-
gruties in the law adopted. as they
have beer. without any attempt AT uni
formity In regulating the subject mat
ter.
"'The people Of the various sections
Of the country do not sufficiently know
each other 1t is confidently expected
that the meeting for the common good
Of men from all the states and the op-
portunities such meetings VIII afford
for better understanding and apprecia-
tiOn Of the people and the institutions
Of widely separated sections win bring
about an increased sense OF the unity
of the whole people. and a deeper. more
intelligent love Of country"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-15
PROBABLE FATAL SHOOTING
DUE TO COMIC VALENTINE
Strange Domestic ENHANCEMENT Also
DeVeIops-Missouri Man Posing as
Husband Of Mother and pauahter.

st. Joseph. Mo, Feb. 14-In the
probable fatal shooting of William
Smith, a carpenter, over a comic val
entine there came to light a strange
domestic enlargement. Mrs. Cora
Smith" who fired the shot at Smith,
told the police that she was married
to Smith, knowing that her mother
was already his wife. The three have
ived together for years, the man pos
ing as the husband of both mother
and daughter. The daughter, who is
% years old. sent Smith a comic val
entine yesterday. Smith became angry
when he received it, packed up his
clothes and started to leave the house.
Thinking he was going to desert her
the daughter-wife shot him.
The mother-wife says she was mar
ried to Smith secretly in 199S and took
her Is year old daughter by a former
husband to live with her and Smith
A year after the marriage. she says,
her daughter and Smith fell in love
with each other and the mother made
her husband marry her daughter with
out getting a divorce thinking that no
one knew of the former marriage Both
daughter and husband bear out this
story. the police say
Mrs. Cora Smith" was arrested.
she VIII be held pending the result of
Smiths wound