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Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31
AbsoIved of Charges Made Against
 Him for Divorce.

New York, Dec. 30.-Commander Frederick L. Benton, United States navy surgeon, formerly in charge of the Brooklyn navy yard hospital, was absolved of the charges made against him by his wife. Allita T. Benton. in suit for absolute divorce, according to the report of Referee D. F. Cohalan, filed today.
 Referee Cohalan says in his report that there is no evidence to justify the charges and the correspondent, Annie Grady, is likewise innocent.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31
City of San Francisco to Operate the
 Geary Street Railway.

San Francisco, Dec. 30.-By at vote of 2,465 votes over the necessary two thirds majority, voters of San Fran cisco declared today for the munich pal ownership and operation of the Geary street railway and it's extension on the east to the ferry building and on the west to the ocean shore. This proposal has been rejected. three times in the last five years. The total vote boiled was 43,081, the record vote for a special election. The figures stood 31, ,1S5 for the bonds and 11,694 against The supervisors are now authorized to bond the city to the extent of $2,020,- 900
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31
IT COST s15.ooo,ooo.
New Manhattan Bridge Will Be open7
 ed to Public Travel Today.

New York. Dec. 30-The fourth link between Manhattan Island and Brook lyn will be opened to public traffic by foot and vehicle tomorrow afternoon. Exclusive of condemnation expenses for land approaches the new Manbat- tan bridge. as it has been named. will have cost in all s15.000. .o00. The ded- ication ceremonies will form one of the last official acts of Mayor Me- Clellan, whose term expires with the
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31
THAMES RIVER BRIDGE.
Hearing on Plans of New Haven Road for New One Will Be Held Next Month.

Col. Harry Taylor of the United States engineering corps has advertised hearing on Jan. 14 on the plans of the New Haven road for the building of new bridge across the Thames no feet north of the present bridge. con- taining a roller lift draw, opposite the east channel of the present bridge. There will be piers for four tracks. It has been suggested that the present bridge be retained for highway pur- poses and to that a roller lift would have to be installed at a point to cor respond with the new bridge.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31
WIRELESS DISTRESS SIGNALS,
 PASSENGER LINER DRIFTING
Southern Pacific Steamer Excelsior
 Not Under Control.

Beaufort. N. C., Dee. so.-The South ern Pacific line passenger steamer Ex- celsior, Captain Birney. which sailed from New York Wednesday for New Orleans, is drifting about forty miles north of Diamond Shoals lightship, showing the signal that she is not un- der control.
 Beaufort, N. C., Dec. 3O.-word of the predicament of the Excelsior reached here late today in a messa aa received at the naval wireless station here. 1t was probably from the Ex- celsior herself or from a passing steamer having wireless apparatus. The Excelsior is thought to be in no immediate danger.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31
French Aeroplanists to Attempt to
 Lower 1909 Records.

Paris, Dec. 30.-The crack French areoplanists are making desperate ef- forts to lower the 1909 records for distance and height before Saturday. Latham and Farman are both at Mourmelon le Grand, the former try ing out new motor, and the latter practicing with a passenger, with a view to making an attempt for the ten kilometre cross country. with passen- ger. prize tomorrow
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31
ExTRADITED WOMEN
 TAKEN TO NEW JERSEY.
Mrs. Caroline p. Martin and Mrs. Mary
 Snead Have Auto Ride.

New York, Dec. 30.-Bundled into an automobile, the two strange old women. Mrs. Caroline Martin, mother of Mrs. Ocey Snead. the bathtub vic tim, and Mrs. Mary Snead, were taken away from the Tombs prison today to Newark, N. J., where they are under indictment for having caused the death of Mrs. Ocev Snead.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31
Americans to Develop Canadian Coal
 Eields

Fredericton. N. B.. Dec. So.-Notics of the application for Incorporation of a two million dollar American conn pany fro the development of the Grand Lake coal fields appears in the Royal Gazette. the official organ of the Cana dian government. this week. The com- pany is to be known as the Big Six Coal company limited. and the incor- porators include William George Lotzc, New Haven. Conn.
 New Haven. Conn. Dec. 30-William George Lotze was formerly general sec- retary of the local Y. M. c. A.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31
Proposition to Settle Granite Labor
 Troubles Reflected.

Barre, Vt, Dec. BOA proposition submitted by the Granite Cutters un- ion to a committee of the Barre Gran ite Manufacturers association, to set tie the labor troubles that have made 4,500 men idle in the quarries here. was rejected by the manufacturers' committee today after a two hours conference.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31
Cash Flax Touches Highest Point.

Minneapolis, Minn., Dec 30.-Cash flax today touched the highest point ever known on the floor of the cham Der of commerce. when it went up to $2.09 1-2. This is SIP cents high CT than May flax in Duluth. which is quoted there at s2.06. The high price is due to the shortage of flax all over the world and particularly in the north- west
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31
Nine Of the crevv nro,yr.d.

FayaL Dec. 30.-Nine of the crew of the Portuguese bark Fortuna were drowned in the storms which have been rsvaging the Atlantic in the past ten days. She was bound from New Orleans to Oporto and was lowed into this port today totally idismasted witlf hRF 4A&hiaAd Maahed away and haif
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31
Newspaper Man Appointed at s6,ooo a
 Year.

New York, Dec 3O.-Mayor- -elect Gaynor announced tonight that he will appoint Robert Adamson, a news paper nRn, to the place of mayors secretary. with a salary of $6,00O a year. This Is the first appointment announced thus far by the incoming mayor. MT. Adamson is 37 years old and was born in Georgia.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31

London. Dec. SO.-Baron MacNagh- mentioned as likely to be delegated by Kind Edward to investigate the respective cases of the United States and Chili in the Alsop claim dispute, of which his majesty is the arbitrator. Gillian Minister Cana is busily en- gagged in the preparation of his coun- try's brief.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31
No One Blamed for Error of Juda-
 u1ent.

Washington. Dec 20.--Approval was given today by naval officials of the report of the board of inquiry con- corning the collision between the bat tleships Georgia and Nebraska off the Virginia capes during the recent tac- tical drill. The report recommended that no disciplinary measures be taken as a result of the accident. The board held that the signal given to the bat tleships was subject reasonably to two interpretations and as this hap pened none of the officers was to blame for an. error of 1ud<naent-
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31
Fire on Galveston. Pier, 2,So0 Bales of
 Cotton Damaqed

Galveston, Texas. Dec. 30.-Fire here today destroyed the north com Dartment of one of the wharyes on pier No. 12, causing damage estimated at $100000. The principal loss is on cotton awaiting shipment to Liver pool About 2.S00 bales of cotton were damaged to probably one-third of it's value. All losses are covered by in- surance.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31
EFFORT TO DUST THE
 AMERICAN SALVATION ARMY
New Trial Has Been Granted to Gen.
 William Booth.

New York, Dec 90.-Gen. William Booth, the founder of the Salvation Army, was granted a new trial today in his effort to oust the American Sal- vation Army. The original suit, brought in 1907. went against General Booth, who asked for a permanent injunction forbidding the American army to use the manual and ritual of the Salvation Army and directing the members of the American army to sur-' render their uniforms and retire to private life. The supreme court dis missed the petition and the appellate division now reverses the supreme court.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31
s1oo,ooo Fire in New York This Morn.
 inn.

New York. Dec. S1.--A fire early this morning destroyed the once building of the American Express Go. on Madison avenue. near the Grand Central station. While the fire was still burning. but unGer control, the loss was roughly estimated at t100. .0o0.
 Three men were injured, a fireman and two porters.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31
5attleship Msnoeuvres in Cuban Wa
 ters

Washington, Dec. S0.-The final de- tails for the departure of the battle shin fleet for Guantanamo bay, Cu- ba. have been completed by the nav9 department The fleet will continue it's battle manoeuyres in Cuban wa ters until about May ], when it win start north. Plans for the movement of the fleet during the summer have not been completed
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31
Pittsburs Murder Mystery Near a So-
 ution.

Pittsburg, Dec. 30.-With four per- sons under arrest and the detectives searching for a waitress said sto have served meal to Jimmy Friel and "a tall man. the night that the boy is supposed to have met his death and ms mutllated body was taken to a deserted house in Allegheny. iris said that the murder mystery which has stirred Greater Pittsburg for the past five days is near solution tonight
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31
s1oo.ooo Fire at Newark.

Newark, Dec. SO.-Singed and frozen, firemen worked side by side tonight in extinguishing a fire in a building oc- cupied by the Electrical Motor and Equipment company. Two smoke-be- logged and terrified women stenogra- phers were rescued with difficulty The property loss is estimated at $1O0, ,000.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31
Arms and Leqs Frozen.

Schenectady. N. Y, Dec. 30.-with his arms and legs so badly frozen that doctors despair of saving them. Abel Stewart, a middle aged farmer, living at Princetown, hamlet a few miles from here, was found early this morn ing.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31
Education AIona Forestry Lines.

Washington, Dec. 30.-Professors of forestry, representing practically all the forestry schools in the United States. met here today with Clifford Pinchot chief forester, for discus sion of plans to further education along forestry lines. The conference will continue tomorrow. Secretary Wilson welcomed the conferees on be- half of the department of agriculture and he was followed by Mir Pinchot.
 The principal speakers at today's session included Prof. Henry s. Graves of Yale
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31
Paroles Refused Murderers of Jennie
 Bosschieter.

Trenton. N. J., Dee. 30.--The court of pardons met today and George Kerr and Walter C. MlcAllister. who ars serving IS and 90 year sentences. re- spectiVely for the murder of Jennie Bosschieter of Paterson in 1901, were refused pcrcles
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31
No Strike by Big Four TeI.srsph.r..

Cincinnati. O., Dec. so.--A compre- egraphers of the Big Four railroad and tho management of the system. and all immediate danger of a striks has been removed. This Is the out- come of a conference held today bs- tween the telegraphsrs' committee and General Banas>- Van Winkle ef uHe railroad 1
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31
Death of Hsnnah Everett cro.bx.

Washington. Dec 30.-Hannah Ev- erett Crosby, widow of Capt. Francis w. Crosby. who was the last surviving member of the guard of honor over the body of President Garfield. and who died here last week, died at her home here early today age s6.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31
Driven Out by Fire Into Zero Weather

New Haven. Conn, Dec. BOA score of women and children were driven out into the zero weather today when . ten-fanily Italian tenement house here taking fire had its interior prac- tically burned out The loss is esti- mated at about S3.000. How the fire started is not known
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31
Cabled Paragraphs

Paris, Dec. 30.-The reports that M. Fallieres, president of France, was i'll and that a specialist had been called In consultation are given denial by the fact that the president today Is hunt ing with friends at Rambouillet.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31

Liverpool, Dec. 3O.-The fire which originated among bales of cotton in the hold of the White Star liner Gel tic when the steamer was at sea De- cember 22, was extinguished today. The vessel was not damaged.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31
Arohbishon Rxan In.

Philadelphia, Dec. S0.--Archbishop Ryan of this city is confined to his bed with a severe cold and has cancel ed all engagements for the immediate future. Because of his advanced age -4a reaxs-sone concern is felf
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31
Typhoid Cases at Montreal Gaining.

Montreal, Dec. 30.-Thirty new cases of typhoid and three additional deaths from the disease were reported to the health authorities here today. An emergency meeting of the civic health committee has been called to formu- late plans for combating the epidem- sa
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31
Steamship Arrivals.

At Havre: Dec. 30. La Provence, from New York.
 At Venice: Dec. 26. Argentina, from New York via Naples.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31

Capt. John MulIan, formerly of the United States army, died at the age of 79 years.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31
President Frank B. Smith Dropped
 Dead

Pittsburg, Dec. SO.-Frank B. Smith, president of the Crucible Steel com pany, one of the largest independent steel manufacturing corporations in the United States, dropped dead here to- night
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31
s5o,ooo Fire Loss at Syracuse.

Syracuse, N. r., Dec. 31-Fire which broke out this morning on the fifth floor of the eight story Snow building caused loss estimated at $50,000.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31

Twenty-seven Lines of Hose were used in fighting a fire at 214-219 Sulli- van street, New York
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31
National Fire Proofing Company Divi-
 danH

Pittsburg, Dec. 30.-The directors of the National Fire Proofing company to- day declared a dividend of 1 per cent. on $S.O00,000 preferred stock of the company. This is the first dividend declared by the company since April 1908.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31
To be Argued Next Week in the Supreme
 Court of the United States
CASE OF THE Go TREATMENT PRESENTED
To that Court Yesterday by kttorney General Wicker sham in Printed Brief of 26S Pages-Fscts Given which Show that the Combination Has 4 ssets which Amount to About $400,O00,000.

relative to the operations of the trust, it is declared that substantially all es- tablished jobbers in New England were induced to throw out independent products, as were those of Philadel- nnia, New York and many other speci- fled places. It is asserted that inde- pendent jobbing in New York was de- stroyed by the. organization of the Metropolitan Tobacco company, which was given the exclusive agency for the sale of the trust goods.
 Amazing Depravity Shown.
 It is also asserted that "bushwhack- ing" methods were resorted to in the use of union labels, and the method in this particular is denounced as 'in- iquitous" and one inhibited by civil ized conscience. Indeed, it is declared that 'the record contains much evi- dence and a vast deal of correspond ence concerning the operations of these bushwhacking companies which dis disclose amazing depravity and show with clearness how these sinister agen- cies were effectively utilized"
 The advertising methods of the trust are referred to as a means of infiu- encing both business and public senti- ment, and it is said that not less than ten million dollars were expended in this way in the single year of 1906.
 Competition PersistentIy Destroyed.
 The attorney general interprets the complaint as not merely directed tow ard the acquisition and ownership of stock or other property, but as against the company's operations in commerce. Competition has been persistently de- stroyed; scores of contracts have re- tired skilled men from the trade; many have been forced out, and the necessary result of the plan long fol- lowed has been to give defendants power to exclude others and exercise monopoly"
 Receiver Should Be Appointed.
 He seems inclined to the view that a receiver should be appointed for the business of the parties to the combi- nation, and he adds:
 "The very existence of certain de- fendants is criminal and certainly they cannot rightfully complain because re- strained from carrying out the unlaw- ful purposes of their creation; they are wilfully in positions where every act is a transgression."
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31
Hyland-Thompson Rout oH.

Kansas City, Dec. 30.-The contest between Fighting Dick Hyland and Cy- clone Johnny Thompson. set for Jan. 10. has been called off
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31
B. 6 M. Maohinists Ask Wage Inoreas.

Boston. Dec. 30-The machinists em- ployed on the Boston & Maine rail- road late today presented their wage increase requests to the officers of that road. The requests called for advances of from four to six cents an hour
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31

Wu Ting Fang, the retiring Chinese minister, sailed for Europe, saying he will return in 1859.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31

Papers Touching the Negro Problem were read before the American Negro academy.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31

Henry Welte of Toledo, O., who said he was too bashful to live. committed suicide by shooting himself.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31

The State of Texas Declines to be bound by Taft's decision as to what Is whiskey.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31

Brigadier General Edwards, chief of the United States bureau of insular affairs. accidentally fell down an em- bankment at San Juan. Porto Rico while inspecting wall and was badly injured.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31
Earth Shock at Portland, Ore,

Portland, Ore, Dec. SO.-A slight earth shock was felt here at 423 o'clock this afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31

John Ridsely Carter, new minister to Roumania, called at the state depart ment to receive his instructions.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31
Two Alabama Negroes Frozen to Death

Birmingham. Ala. Dec. 30.-Two ne- groes have been frozen to death here ln the unprecedented cold of the last 2l hauxs
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31

Roy Mckinney of Indianapolis, Ind. shot and killed Dora Chappell. a wait ress, in the dining room of the Bearss suicide.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31

The British Government will estab fish wireless stations at points in all their possessions on the Pacific.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31
Hakka Rex Grand viziar.

Constantinople, Dec 30.-Hakka Bey ambassador to Italy. has accepted the office of grand vizier.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31

The Annual Report of the United States geological survey was submit ted.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31

A. N. Roe, National Legislative rep resentative of the Brotherhood of Lo- comotive Bremen. the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. discussed legis- lation with the president
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31
Condensed Tefegrams

Condensed IelegramS
 The Annual Report of the United States geological survey was submit ted.
 The State of Texas Declines to be bound by Taft's decision as to what Is whiskey.
 Capt. John MulIan, formerly of the United States army, died at the age of 79 years.
 Papers Touching the Negro Problem were read before the American Negro academy.
 Wu Ting Fang, the retiring Chinese minister, sailed for Europe, saying he will return in 1859.
 Twenty-seven Lines of Hose were used in fighting fire at 214-2ls Sulli- van street, New York
 Henry WeIte of Toledo, O., who said he was too bashful to live. committed suicide by shooting himself.
 John Ridsely Carter, new minister to Roumania, called at the state depart ment to receive his instructions.
 The British Government will estab- lish wireless stations at points in all their possessions on the Pacific.
 irf His Annual Report Chief Con- structor Capps recommended increased dock facilities at the navy yards Colonel Roosevelt and the members 0f bfG rwr.rHfffnr Frrln ar Katue, Uganda, are in good health Eleven Newfoundland Sehooners and their crews of sixty men were lost. it is feared, in the Christmas blizzard.
 The Suffrsgettes of Illinois are to send out theatrical companies to en.
 Colonel Hoyt Recommends a separate government for the southern Philip pines and placing Moros on rcserva- tions.
 Five Men Were Killed by the explo- sion of a boiler at the plant of the Metropolitan Electric company. West Reading. Pa.
 Bessie M. Priest, Aged 18 Years, of Los Angeles, Cal. died of poison after dining with a rival for the hand of a son of a millionaire. The Centenary of the Birth of Wil- liam Ewart Gladstone was commence rated in England and in Greece. the Balkans and Armenia. A Montreal Physician who claims to be friend of Dr. Cook says the eX plorer is at one Of the camps in the Lake St. John district
 Col. Walter Howe of the Coast artil- lery was made brigadier general. suc- ceeding Gen. W. s. Edgerly, who was placed on the retired list.
 pr. Joseph S. Neff of the health de- partment of Chicago declares some physicians prolong the illness of pa tients to increase their income
 The Interstate Commerce Commission reprimanded railroads for requiring | shippers to exhaust every resource be- fore adjusting trfiing claims.
 Roy Mckinney of Indianapolis, Ind, | shot and killed Dora Chappell. wait ress, in the dining room of the Bearss | hotel, Peru, Ind, and then committed suicide.
 Brigadier General Edwards, chief of the United States bureau of insular affairs, accidentally fell down an em- bankment at San Juan. Porto Rico. while inspecting a wall and was badly | injured.
 A. N. Roe, National Legislative rep resentatiye of the Brotherhood of Lo- comotive Bremen. the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Brotherhood
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31

The Interstate Commerce Commission reprimanded railroads for requiring shippers to exhaust every resource be- fore adjusting trifing claims.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31

irs His Annual Report Chief Con- structor Capps recommended increased dock facilities at the navy yards
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31

pr. Joseph S. Neff of the health de- partment of Chicago declares some physicians prolong the illness of pa tients to increase their income.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31

Colonel Roosevelt and the members of his expedition, who are now at Katue, Uganda, are in good health.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31

Col. Walter Howe of the Coast artil- lery was made a brigadier general. suc- ceeding Gen. W. s. Edgerly, who was placed on the retired list.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31

Eleven Newfoundland Sehooners and their crews of sixty men were lost. it is feared, in the Christmas blizzard.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31

A Montreal Physician who claims to be a friend of Dr. Cook says the ex- plorer is at one Of the camps in the Lake St John district.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31

Bessie M. Priest, Aged 1S Years, of Los Angeles. Cal, died of poison after dining with rival for the hand of a son of a millionaire
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31

Colonel Hoyt Recommends a separate government for the southern Philip pines and placing Moros on rcserva- tions.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31

The Centenary of the Birth of Will liam Ewsrt Gladstone was commence rated in England and in Greece, the Balkans and Armenia.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31

The Suffrsgettes of Illinois are to send out theatrical companies 10 spread the doctrine of votes for wom- en.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31

Five Men Were Killed by the explo- sion of boiler at the plant of the Electric company. West Reading. Pa