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Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-08
TARIFF REFORM PROPOSALS
To Be Put Forward in Case of Union-
 ist Success in English Elections.

London, Dec. 1.-The Birmingham Daily Post tomorrow will publish an article from inspired sources outlining the tariff reform proposals which are likely to be put forward by the union- ist government if the unionists are successful at the elections, prefacing 1t with the remark that the oountry's s financial necessities are much greater than they were in 1905, when Joseph Chamberlain started the movement. The article proceeds:
 Tt is proposed to establish a general tariff. placing duties on practically all goods that are not deemed raw mate rial, with the object, first, of raising revenue; second, of assisting the home producer against foreign competition; third, of giving preference to colonies; fourth, of securing better terms from foreign countries, and, finally, of miti- gating unemployment by encouraging the home producer"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-08
Independent Telephone Men Diseuss
 the Bell Contest.

Chicago, Dec. 7.-Independent tele- phone men from all parts of the United States met here today to discuss long distance service and other matters Of importance in the contest with the Bell companies. The significance of the pur- chase of leading companies in Indiana. Ohio and elsewhere by James s. Braa- ley, Jr, of Toledo, was discussed in an informal manner. Mir. Bradley, who was present at the meeting. confined him self to the assertion that his control of the companies will not be in the ln- terest of the Bell system.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-08
SOLD AT AUCTION.
The Texas Property of the Waters
 Pierce Oil Company.

Austin. Texas. Dec. 7.-At public auction late today the Texas property of the Waters-Pierce Oil company was sold to s. w. Fordyce and associates of St. Louis for S1,431,741. The prop erty of the Security Oil company was bought by John Sealay of Galveston for $S5,000, and that of the Nevarro Refining company of Corsicanna was bought by Sealay for s750.000. Sixty cars of the Union Tank Line company were bought by Sealay for $40,000.
 The properties were sold on account of the anti trust suits and custer pro- ceedings instituted some time ago by the state of Texas
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-08
DoWIE's SUCCESSOR
 REMINDED TO JAIL.
Had Gained Temporary Liberty
 Through Habeas Corpus Writ.

Zion City, H., Dec. 7.-Wilbur Glenn Voliva, general overseer of the Chris tian Catholic church, founded by John Alexander Dowie, was remanded to jail today.
 Voliva was placed in jail several months ago for failure to pay a judg- ment entered in favor of Philip Moth- ersill, an attorney, for libel and slam der, but gained temporary liberty through writ of habeas corpus, con- tending that his arrest was illegal be- cause made in Lake county (Zion City) by the sheriff of McHenry county.
 Judge Frost today held that the ar- rest was legal. Counsel for Voliva got a ten days stay in the execution of the jail order.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-08
Suicide by Drowning the Verdict.

Fishl1ill Landing, N. Y. Dec. 7.-Sui- eide by drowning was the verdict re- turned tonight by the coroner after an inquest over the body of Margaret Dauerty, the Vassar college girl and daughter of the Rev. William H. Dau- erty, who was found dead in cistern at Hughsonville yesterday. The con- tributory cause was given as nervous exhaustion and mental alteration. There was nothing to indicate foul playI
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-08
MRS. MARY WILHELM
 IN HER OWN DEFENSE
EmphatieaIly Denies That She Offered
 to Pay S1,oo0 for Husbands Death.

New York, Dec. 7.-Mrs. Mary J. Wilhelm, on trial in Newark, N. J., charged with the murder in February last of her husband, Frank Wilhelm, took the stand in her own defense to- day. She had loved her husband de- votedly up to the time of his death. she testified, and she denied emphat- ically that she had offered William Levy s1,00O to take Wilhelm's life as Levy had sworn on the stand yester- day.
 In one bit of testimony she referred to Wilhelm as a scoundrel, but again repeated that she loved him. Creditors. she said, had frequently threatened his life. The defense rested and counsel began summing up for Mrs. Wilhelm late today.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-08
FORMER TOWN TREASURER
 oFsGUILFoRD ARRESTED.
Charged With EmbezzEement of ss,ooo
 Held Under $3,0oo Bonds.

Guilford, Conn, Dec. 7.-Former Town Treasurer George S. Davis, who it is alleged is short in his accounts with the town, was arrested tonight, charged with the embezzlement of s8,- 900 and given a hearing before the town court. He was held under $3,000 bonds for the January term of the criminal superior court. Bonds were furnished by E.. F. Bishop.
 The action taken at town meeting Saturday, when it was voted not to prosecute Davis, was not favorably re- ceived by those who opposed the course taken, and tonight a warrant in the name of Richard Wilcox, a resident and farmer of the town, was served on Davis. The trial of the case was put over to the January term of court ow- ing to the absence in the west of Day. is attorney.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-08
FOR INCREASE IN PENSIONS.
Many Private Bills Already Present.
 ed In the House.

Washington, Dec. Ts-Regardless of the recent old age pension legislation providing a pension of not less than SIP per month for practically all of the old soldiers of the country, con- gross is still being fmportuned for in- creases to almost as great an extent as before the general legislation was enacted. Of the three or four thou sand private bills already presented in the house a large majority are for private pensions and the indications are that many more will be introduced early fin the session.
 At it's first meeting today the house committee tackled the large pile of such measures before it, and favore- ble reports were ordered on aooat 450 of them. These reports pertain 10 cases which had been investigated by the committees examiner since the last session.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-08
LYNcHINe AvERTEp.
Kentucky Negro Indicted, Tried and
 Sentenced to Death.

Williamstown, Ky, Dec. 7.-All with in few hours Earl Thompson, a ne- gro, was accused today of criminal as- sault indicted, tried and sentenced to death. The extraordinary rapidity probably averted a lynching. as a mob had announced their intention of wrealEing summary vengeance on the negro.
 Thompson was accused of assault ing Mrs. Maggie Roberts of Dry Ridge.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-08
NEW JERSEY eATHTUs MYSTERY
Body of Victim Positively Identified as
 That of Mrs. Snesd.

New York, Dec. 7.-The emaciated body which has figured in the East Orange, N. J., bathtub mystery as that of Mrs. Ocey w. M. Snead was posi- lively identified this afternoon, and all doubt seems to have been dispelled concerning the possibility that Mrs. Snead is yet alive.
 Identification was established at the morgue by an elderly woman who said Mrs. Snead had been her pupil in a southern school The woman's name was not made known.
 The police stopped the funeral cere- mony today in order that the mysteri- ous witness might examine the body.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-08
Switchmen's Strike Holds Up U. s.
 Army Transport.

the switchmen's strike, the United States army transport Dix, which was to have sailed for the Philippines last Sunday, is still awaiting part of its cargo of provisions. The transport probably will leave tomorrow. AL though the railroads are improving the situation In Pacific coast terminal yards, normal conditions have not been restored, and the striking switchmen continue hopeful.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-08
Thaw Still Trying to Get Away from
 Matteawan.

White Plains. N. T., Dec. Not withstanding his repeated failure to obtain release under habeas corpus procedure, Harry K. Thaw Is still trying to get away from Matteawan. His attorney obtained an order here today. returnable at Nyack. N. r., next Saturday, directing the authorities of the asylum to show cause why Thaw should not be transferred to some oth- CT institution. The petition was made by Mrs. Mary c. Thaw, who alleges that her son is being mistreated at Matteawan
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-08
Funeral of Bishop coodseII.

Mcdowell, resident bishop of Chica- go today delivered an eloquent eulo- gy over the body of Bishop Daniel A. Goodsell, resident bishop of the Meth odist church in New York. who died Sunday. After the funeral services the body was left in the church and will be taken to Meriden, Conn.,, for interInent tomorrow.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-08
GUILTY OF MURDER
 IN THE SECOND DEGREE.
Verdict in Case Of Mrs. Wilhelm. Hus-
 band Killer.

New York, Dec. Mrs. Mary Will helm, jointly indicted with Nicholas Sica for the murder last February of her husband, Frank Wilhelm, con- tractor, was found guilty of murder in the second degree by a jury of Newark, N. J., tonight. The jury was out four hours and ten minutes.
 Mrs. Wilhelm received the verdict with little show of emotion and seemed gratified with the clause of the finding which recommended her to the mercy of the court.
 Sica, whom the state contends con- spired with Mrs. Wilhelm to put her husband out of the way dn order that next.
 Wilhelm was found murdered in the cellar of his home.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-08
Assistant District Attorney of San
 Francisco Resigns.

San Francisco, Dec. 7.-Francis J. Heney today resigned as assistant dis trict attorney of San Francisco He was appointed by District Attorney Langdon as special prosecutor in the cases growing out of the bribery graft investigation. At the recent election Heney was defeated for the office of district attorney by Charles M. Fick- ,.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-08
SENATOR SHOOTS BILL
Would Teach a Woman How to Sew,
 Cook, and Darn Socks.

Washington, Dec 7.-"There is just as much need that woman should be taught how to cook and sew, make her own hats and darn her husbands socks, if she has husband, or expects to get one, as there is to teach a man how to farm" said Senator Smoot to- day. He followed this statement with the announcement that he would in troduce bill making appropriations of $10,O00 each to agricultural colleges, which funds are to be used in the teaching of domestic science
 Senator Shoot appreciates that fun will be made of such a measure and that it will be opposed from many quarters. but he says he feels assured that he can make enough converts to have it enacted
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-08
TAKEN FROM DEATH ROOM.
indictment of Murder Against Jsues
 D. Farmer Quashed.

Watertown, N. r., Dec. 7.-Justice Andrews today quashed the indictment of murder against James D. Farmer, who was recently taken from the death room at Auburn prison, after the court of appeals had reversed his conviction Brennan of Brownvf1ie. He was arr raigned on charges of felony and for gerry in connection with the crime and entered pleas of not guilty to both.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-08
NEW COMET
 SEEN AT PRINCETON.
zaeoheus Daniel Says It Is Visible Through Three Inch Telescope.

Princeton, N. l., Dec. 7.-Zaccheus Daniel graduate student in astron- omy at Princeton university. announc- ed today that he had discovered a new comet last night while at work in the observatory. The position of the com et he says, is in right ascension. six hours sixteen minutes, and the declin- ation is north about 34 degrees It is in the constellation Auriga.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-08

confirmed the report of a wholesale exodus of members of the Black Hand. who mean to find new field of oper- ation in America. It developed that no less than sixty of these characters, of whom forty have been expelled from Switzerland before, are making their way by circuitious routes to the United States.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-08
Change in Date of Inauguration of
 President Strongly Recommended.

Washington. Dec. IA change in date of inauguration of the president of the United States from March { to the last Thursday in April is strongly recommended in the annual report of the commissioners to the District of Columbia. presented to con- gross today
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-08
Secret Conference of Insurance Su- perintendents

New York, Dec. 7.-Insurance su- perintendents of fourteen states met here today to consider recommenda- tions to be made to the state legisla- lures looking to more uniform laws regulating life. fire and fraterna1 in- surance companies The conference, which will last three days. is not open to the public
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-08
Railway Mad Clerk Arrested.

Washington, Dec. 7.-Postoffice in- spectors today arrested Louis G. Frankau, a railway mail clerk on the New York and Washington railway division, charged with the theft of letters. Frankau is 57 years of age. He was born In Connecticut.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-08
HotIy Contested Election at Newport.

Newport, R. l., Dec. "A hotly con- tested election resulted in a victory for Mayor Patrick J. Boyle, who is now serving her thirteenth term, over. William F. Clarke today. Many winter residents of New York who are New port citizens came here to cast their ballots
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-08

Finkenwerder, Hanover, Dec. 7.- Twenty-one cutters of the fishing fleet from this island, which was at sea when the recent storm arose. have Tailed to return to port, and have been given up as lost. They carried one or more members from each of eighty families.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-08
R. ). Muir Unable
 To Secure Bail
FORMER CASHIER OF A NEW HA-
 VEN BANK AND TRUST co.
LOCKED UP IN COUNTY JAIL
Vain Appeal to Reduce Bail of $1o,coo -EmbezzIer Held for Hearins-6ank in Good Condition.

New Haven, Dec. 7.-Robert D. Muir, the former cashier of the Peoples Bank and Trust company who was arrested last night upon complaint Of the state bank commissioners, charged with stealing $35,000 of the banks funds, was held in s10,000 for hear ing one week hence in city court to- day.
 No Reduction of Bail.
 His counsel pleaded for a reduction of bail, saying that Muir had cut short Ohis vacation in order to come home to assist the bank officials in straighten- ing out the accounts, he had acted fairly and openly with the bank off, cer~. and, moreover, the order for his arrest was as much a surprise to the bank officers and stockholders as it was to Muir himself. Muir's counsel said that bail bond of $10,000 was prohibitive. Muir was needed to as- sist the bank officers and besides he had a wife and family who needed his care.
 Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Ierar- di asked that the bonds be continued at $10,00O. He pointed out the gravity of the complaint and said that it was not claimed that any stockholder or bank officer made the complaint The complaint was brought under the stat utes by the bank commissioners, who laid the matter before the office of the states attorney. The accused he uD- derstood at one time had taken much greater sum, but about s100,000 had been recovered. The bail of $10,000 is only about one-third of the amount which Muir is accused of stealing.
 Hearing a Week Hence.
 After further argument the court said that it did not feel like reducing the amount of the bond in view of the nature of the offense, and so it was continued as at present, and the hear ing set for one week hence.
 Locked Up in County Jail.
 New Haven, Dec. 7.-After having remained at police headquarters until 5 o'clock this afternoon with the hope of securing bail, which he failed to do, Muir was taken to the county jail and locked up for the night.
 Bank Finances in Good Condition.
 New Haven, Dec. 7.-The state bank examiners finished their examination of the bank late today and announced that they found its finances in good condition.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-08
Steamship Arrivals.

from New York.
 At London, Dec. T, Minnetonka, from New York
 At GfbraHar Dec. 2: Caronia, from New York.
 At LsEhoxs. n.- G Psruzia from
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-08
West Haven Borough Election.

New Haven. Dec. 7.--At the borough election in West Haven today, J. L.. Sherman, republican was elected war den, and F. A. Russell democrat, was elected clerk. Much interest centered in the election and large vote was eaat
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-08
Cabled Paragraphs

Brussels. Dec. 7.--It is reported to- night that King Leopolds affliction is rheumatism and that he is unable to walk Within the last few days he has lost appetite and flesh, and his condition is. regarded as serious in view of his age.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-08

Dominick Loeb, a grocer of Wilkes barre. Pa, accused of selling eggs of ouestional date. was sentenced to eat them.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-08

M. Fernandez, an Aviator, was kill ed at Nice, France, the motor of his aeroplane exploding after he had at tained a gheat height
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-08

The Southern Commercial Congress began a two days session with ad- dresses by many prominent men.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-08
Senator John Raines in Hospital.

Canandaigua, N. r., Dec. 7.-State Senator John Raines was brought to the Thompson Memorial hospital here today, and probably will be operated on tomorrow for the removal of an ab- 6oxz1n1 ulcaR
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-08

A Committee of the University of Copenhagen has been appointed to re- ceive Dr. Cooks polar records.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-08

The Chinese Government has sent the state department a long circular note restating the principles involved in the Harbin situation.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-08

The Philippine Government has sold the frfar lands in the Philippines to a purchaser believed to represent the Havemeyers
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-08
As Result of Yesterdays Disclosures of Alleged
 Extraordinary Irregularities
PHENIx INSURANCE COMPANY INQUIRY
If Any Indictment is Found it will Probably be Upon Charge of Larceny-The Company is Sound and Stockholders Need Not Worry on that Score-Depos- ed President Sheldon Critically H.

the company was in good condition, and would go ahead with it's business as if nothing had happened.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-08
Condensed Telegrams

Appeals to the Supreme Court were taken by both sides in the Bucks Stove case.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-08
Fell Backwards Into Tub of Hot Water

Thompsonville, Conn. Dec. 7.-While playing in the kitchen of her home here today, Dorothy Campbell, four years old, fell backwards into a tub of hot water, receiving burns which caaSad 6aae daath A fam haurs latAx.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-08

Secretary of the Treasury Macveagh submitted to the house of representa- tives the estimates of appropriations for the various departments.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-08

President Taft Will Leave Washing ton next Monday for New York, where he will make an address at the dia- mond jubilee of the Methodist Episco- pal church mission in Africa.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-08

Secretary Knox Has Proposed to the universities and academies among all the American republic an exchange of pr e9Ssorships and students.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-08

The Supreme Court Decided that the comptroller of the currency is an agent of the government, with power to ex- anime into affairs of national banks.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-08

The Queen Received for the first time Johl G. Leishman, the American ambassador to Italy.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-08

Appeals to the Supreme Court were taken by both sides in the Bucks Stove case.
 Opposition Was Withdrawn to the admission of Ben Andrews will to pro- bate.
 The Queen Received for the first time John G. Lei5hman, the American ambassador to Italy.
 A Committee of the University of Copenhagen has been appointed to re- ceive Dr. Cooks polar records.
 The Southern Commercial Congress began two days session with ad- dresses by many prominent men.
 Miss Florence Alden of Indianapolis accepted jail sentence rather than marry a man who used an ear trump ct.
 Donninick Loeb, a grocer of Wilkes barre. Pa, accused of selling eggs of questfonal date, was sentenced to eat them.
 The Philippine Government has sold the frfar lands in the Philippines to purchaser believed to represent the Havemeyers.
 The Chinese Government has sent the state department a long circular note restating the principles involved in the Harbin situation.
 M. Fernandez, an Aviator, was kill ed at Nice, France, the motor of his aeroplane exploding after he had at- tained gheat height.
 Secretary of the Treasury Macveagh submitted to the house of representa- tives the estimates of appropriations for the various departments.
 Secretary Knox Has Proposed to the universities and academies among all the American republic an exchange of pr 0e9Ssorships and students.
 The Supreme Court Decided that the comptroller of the currency is an agent of the government, with power to ex- anime into affairs of national banks.
 The Court of Inquiry appointed to investigate the "shooting up" of Brownsville Tex, by negroes of the 18th infantry, will reconvene and take additional testimony
 President Taft Will Leave Washing ton next Monday for New York, where he will make an address at the dia- mond jubilee of the Methodist Episco- pal church mission in Africa.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-08

Miss Florence Alden of Indianapolis accepted a jail sentence rather than marry man who used an ear trump ct.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-08

Opposition Was Withdrawn to the admission of Ben Andrews will to pro- bate.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-08

The Court of Inquiry appointed to investigate the shooting up" of Brownsville, Tex, by negroes of the 25th infantry, will reconvene and take additional testimony
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-01-28
Stern Prohibition Facts.

Stern facts cannot be tabooed, even
by those who are set against the ef-
fectiveness of prohibition. 1t is free
ly claimed by whiskey agents that
more whiskey is sold in "dry' than
in "wet" counties and States. The
fallacy of such an argument has been
shown frequently; but another refer
ence to it might be made, merely to
strengthen the conviction that rests
in the minds of most people: go
Mr.. John G.. Capers, Federal Com
missioner of Internal Revenue, gives
out the following figures, taken from
the official records of the government
in Washington: The last fiscal year,
as compared with the one just preced-
ing, shows a decrease in the revenue
derived from whiskey of $685.
072. There was also decrease in the
distilled grain spirits Of Al 100000.
Now, there was more territory under
prohibition laws during last year than
in any year before. What caused the
great shrinkage in the receipts and
manufacture if it was not prohibi-
ton If eighteen million dollars less
was paid in tax to the general gov
ernment, then there must be some
cause for that decrease. In the Ian
guage of the street, it is up to the
brewers and their defenders to ex-
plain it.-Baptist Courier.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-01-28
Posed as Minister.

St. Louis, Jan. 25.-That young
man who for four months preached
from the pulpit of the Congregational
church in Greenwood, a suburb OF
this city, was an impostor, using the
name of a Chicago clergyman, was
the allegation made in letter re-
ceived today from the Moody Bible
institute, Chicago, by Rev. Herman
Swartz, pastor of the Webster Groves
Congregational church. The clergy
man called himself Rev. Ivan M.
Gray and just before leaving Green
wood he paid several accounts with
bank checks drawn for greater
amounts than the bills called for. In
this way he received 500 in change.
The checks we're returned as worth
less by a suburban bank. AS the man
said that he was a graduate Of the
Moody Bible institute, inquiry was
made there. The answer states that
Mr.. Gray is pastor of a Chicago
church and has never been in ST.
Louis. He was robbed, according to
the letter, by young convert whom
he took into his home and it is be-
lieved that the man who passed the
checks in Greenwood was the same
individual who robbed Mr.. Gray.