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Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-24
STRUCK BY FAST FREIGHT
 AND GROUND TO PIECES.
Unknown Man Killed at Bridgeport
 Station Last Night.

bridgeport. June 23.-While trying to climb over the guard fences be- tween the tracks at the station. here tonight, an unknown man was struck by a fast freight train on one of the inside tracks, was dragged from the fence and ground to pieces beneath the wheels. parts of the body being strewn along the track for a distance of zoo feet.
 The man, who was about ,35 years old and weighed about 200 pounds, was fairly well dressed. He had jus. bought ticket for New Britain
 Walking along the station side of the platform, he was told that his :. train left from the ether side of the EJdour tracks, and, instead of going T through the subway to the east bound tracks. he started across the picket Tefence and had just got to the top of .sfhe second fence when the freight sFarain hit him. There was nothing in -9the clothing by which he could be Neadentif7ed. Besides $5, there were two addressed< souvenir postals, one of a 1dilldale, Conn, and the other of a sPlantsvile scene. He had dark hair, sza dark brown moustache, and wore sAdark clothes and blue shirt.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-24

Killarney, Ireland, June 23.-A large rowboat. carrying five American and four English tourists and four Irish boatmen, was swamped in gale while crossing Lower Killarney lake this af- ternoon. All of the tourists and two of the .boatmen were drowned.
 The Dead.
 The victims are Mrs. A. A. Hilton and son of Tacoma, Wash, Mir. and Mrs. Longhead or Loughead of Boston, Miss M. H. Catum or Cotum of Massa- chusetts Gown not known), Rev. B. Barton and sister of London and Miss Florence Wilkinson and cousin of Brentwood, Essex, Boatmen Con Too hey and Con Gleason. None of the bodies was recovered tonight.
 Were Sightseein-
 The boat was four cared craft used for taking visitors about the lake. Most of the passengers were guests of the Great Southern hotel. The party started out this morning sightseeing, When the lower lake was reached it was found that heavy wind from the northwest was blowing. Several other boats which had started over the same course put back. It was not long be- fore anxiety began to be felt concern ing the boat which had continued on
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-24
17 MINERS KILLED, ts INJURED
Gas Ignited from Open Lamp of Miner
 Three Reseuing Parties.

Wehrum, Pa. June 23.-As the re- suit of an explosion of gas in mine No. 1 of the Lackawanna Coal & Coke Go. shortly after z o'clock this morn ing, 17 miners were killed and 16 in- jured. With few exceptions those in- jured were Americans. The gas ig- nited from tie open lamp of a miner.
 Grouped about the entrance of the mine just before the explosion were several Italians. When the terrific sub- terranean upheaval of rock and deadly gas occurred these Italians were caught. Terribly burned and maimed they rushed about the settlement, cry ing for aid.
 Supt. A. NJ. Johnson called for yol- volunteer ranks were several women. These were ordered back. With wei handkerchiefs over their faces the first squad Of relief started down the shaft. or the eight who started four came back with their senses. the others. ov- ercome with blackdamp. were pulled to the surface with ropes
 second and a third party entered, only to be driven back by the deadly gases hissing and spouting In the low CT level.
 Oxygen. sent by the Cambria Steel works, aided the searchers. and with safety helmets a further.-rescue party succeeded in bringing twelve bodies to the surface. Late today five more were recovered. They were found huddled together in the lower left heading, where they had died in an evident effort to reach the main shaft
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-24
AFTERNOON SESSION.
With Coats of and Palm Leaf Fans Flying Members Fail so Find Com fort@Reports Come In.

Hartford June 23.-Swinging palm leaf fans and with coats off in a futile effort to keep cool. tbe house of repre- sentatives transacted business today in an afternoon session which lasted un- til a count compelled adjournment for lack of a quorum.
 Personal Tax of g on Ever. Male.
 As next Tuesday is the last day for the reception of reports from commit tees, with the exception of the com mittee on framing a public utilities bill, the reports are beginning to come in rapidly and a number which have not caused much comment as yet were reported today. Among those reported favorably was the bill making a per- sonal tax of g on every male person except such as, are exempt under the regulations applying in the poll and communication tax laws. This tax would be laid on every other male between the ages of 21 and so and provides for imprisonment if not paid. This tax shall be added to the rate bill of every town and IS per cent. of it shall go tu the national guard support and the remainder be distributed among the towns.
 Colony for EpiIeptics.
 The bill for the establishment of a colony for epileptics was also favorably reported. ms calls TOT an expenditure of $25, 900 for the establishment of such a colony and for commission of three to look after it and nrovide scientific medical and hygienic treatment for sufferers from epilepsy. The colony would not take hopeless cases or in- sane persons. but would provide home for the milder cases and plenty of outdoor work such as farming and similar pursuits for the milder cases. The commissioners are empowered to purchase a property suitable for the home. to be in extent about 200 acres
 City of Norwich 25oth Anniversarv.
 Among the other favorable reports received were the following: Amendine the charter of the city of Waterbury: allowing the city of Norwich to spend $2,000 for celebrating it's 250th anni- versary: making an appropriation for state paupers at the Connecticut hos pital for the insane: regarding the sale of eggs: regarding the sale of butter; regarding the admission of women as municipal voters; regarding women voting on the license question:
 License Vote Once in Two Years.
 Tue act providing that towns which have their election once in two years
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notes for the amount, but now repu- diates them as gambling debts.
 After ythe game, he saids he was then induced to sign several papers which were represented to be T. Q. us" but which were nots for sS0y000, another for $10,000 payable on demand and two for $10,000 each, payable thir- ty days after date. All the notes were made payable to Thompson, save one for $1O,000 which was made payable to Joseph Mayer of No. 165 Archer avenue. Mount Vernon.
 Took Advantage of Gambling Statute. On the. last note, Bell declared. May CT brought suit in the supreme court in Westchester county The action is now at issue. Bell disputed all of the notes, which he asserted to be with out Consideration, and void according to the statute known as the, gambling act
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-24
THE HOUSE.

Speaker Banks called the house to order at 1030. Chaplain Countryman offered prayer.
 Favorable Reports.
 Finance-Concerning the election of assessors; concerning taxation of ele- phones. Calendar.
 Unfavorable Reports.
 Woman's uffrage-Amending sec tion 179S regarding qualification of voters; report accepted. bill rejected. Appropriations-For a state armory in Willimantic; report accepted, bill rejected.
 Abraham Lincoln Memorial.
 Mir Chamberlain of New Britain ex- plained an unfavorable report of the committee on appropriations concern ing the erection of monument to Abraham Ijncoln on the capitol grounds. He said that the commit tee had reported favorably for one statue and did not see its way clear to report for another. There were many statues of Lincoln in the country.
 Mr. Johnson said that he disliked to oppose MT. Chamberlain, and made a strong plea for monument The house was not lesisRting alone for
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-24
HUNG HERSELF IN BEDROOM.
crinnIed Husband HeIoIess Witness
 of the Suicide.

Chicago. June 23.-Deprived of the use of his limbs by paralysis, John Bennett today was compelled to wit ness in helpless terror the deliberate suicide of his wife, Unable to move a finger. he was able to shout, but none heard his cries.
 Mrs. Bennett calmly placed a chair under gas jet near her invalid hus- bands bed and to the fixture tied a rope. Unheeding her husbands fran tlc screams, she affixed the moose and kicked the chair from under her feet There she hung until life was extinct her husband at last exhausted by his cries, dumbly following with his eyes the slow turning of her form as the rope twisted and untwisted. This mo- tion had ceased when the first neigh bor happened in and discovered the tragedy.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-24
COULD SEPARATION SUIT,
 THE FIRST NIGHT SESSION
Deposition of Dustin Farnum to Bs
 Submitted in Mrs. Gould's Behalf.


 New York June 23.-Counsel for Katherine Clemmons Gould, who is su- ing Howard Gould for separation and S20.000 a year allmony. labored long and late today and it was II o'clock when court adjourned tonight. This. the first nocturnal session since the trial began more than three weeks ago. was granted by Justice Bowling to clear the remaining testimony in re- buttal by the plaintin's witnesses. ex- cepting, perhaps, Mrs. Gould hersen. if she SO desires to testify. But aft- CT tonight's session, Clarence J. Shearn announced that he still has two wit- nesses to call. The case win go on tomorrow when a deposition of Dustin Farnum. the actor. who has figured so prominently in the case, will bo submitted in Mrs. Gould's behalf
 The testimony submitted and deposi- tions read for Mrs. Gould today and tonight. taken as a whole, cover in rebuttal all the incidents of the various motor trips that she is alleged to have taken to cities in which Dustin Far mum was playing. Also Is sought to prove that Mrs. Gould drank moder- ately principally with her meals; that she was not affected by the wine she took; that her language was never other than what it should have been: that she saw Dustin Farnum only In the company of others, and that there was nothing out of the ordinary in her attitude toward him.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-24

shall vote on the license question only at such times was gavorably reported.
 Merit System in State Departments.
 The judiciary committee reported that the bill creating a merit system in certain departments of the state contained much that was good and therefore continued 1t over to the next session of the general assembly and it will be printed as a proposeu law.
 Unssvorable Reports.
 Among the unfavorable reports were the following Regarding juvenile courts; regarding the fraudulent use of badges (this having been superseded by another measure): appointin- Eugene Culver judge of the Middletown court (superseded): regarding sheriffs' sal aries; regarding intimidation and boy colt (superseded): equitable process after judgment (superseded): manu- facture and storage of explosives (su- perseded): the closing of saloons on certain days (superseded) regarding an interstate legislative commissions foreclosure of mortgages and fees and salaries of county, commissioners.
 Public Utilities Report July 2.
 A resolution was introduced provid- ing that the public utilities committee report not later than July z. Repre- sentative Scott said that the commit tee hoped to be able to report before then. Representative Tingier of Yer non asked that the date be changed to June 30 This was opposed by mem bers of the committee and the resoluv tion was adopted after Mir Tingiers amendment had been lost.
 Hunters Licenses.
 The measure Changing the law re- garding hunters licenses so that resi- dents of the state shall pay $1 for a license. non-residents $10 and aliens $25 and making all licenses expire at the end of the fiscal year. was dis cussed. but tabled, as a senate amend ment to 1t read as repeating a certain section of the public statutes of 1909" which will not exist until the legisla- ture adjourns.
 Calendar Matters Adopted.
 Among calendar matters adopted were the following: Concerning mark ed and double ballots on the license question; concerning justices Of the peace in Bethel: an act concerning concerning bakeshops: regarding the use of badges. buttons or insignia of fraternal societies and other organizations: making an appro- priatlon for the Connecticut Agricul- tural college and for the Storrs Agri- cultural experiment. station: regarding the taking of soft clans in Milford. concerning the application for shellfsh franchises: allowing the hunting Of rabbits after Nov 30 wts ferrets and not with gun; marking divisional iihes of oyster beds.
 Adjourned to Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-24
Connecticut
 Legislature
UNANIMOUS VOTE FOR. STATE
 REFoRMAToRy.
STATE ARMoRy, WILlIMARTIC
The Bill Reiected-yote on Abraham Lincoln Memorial Monument on Cap itoI erounds-Teachers for Towns.

Hartford, June 2s.-The senate was called to order at 1115 by President Pro Tem. Brooks. Prayer by Chaplain Sexton.
 Damage by Defective Hiahways, Etc.
 The committee on the judiciary re- ported favorably on a bill concerning damages for injuries received upon de- fective roads or bridges. The bill pro- vides that the person injured may re- cover damages from the party bound to keep the bridge or road in repair In the case of municipality notice
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-24
MARINES ALL SENT BACK.
,AIl Those Removed from Nsarships by
 Roosevelt Are Rest ored.

Washington, June 2s.-Vyith the re- aurn of marines to the arrnored cruis- ers Tennessee and Washington of the pactfic fleet this week, all the marines Wemoved from the ships of the navy by order of President Roosevelt will have been restored. ThAB is the final chapter of long contest over the fu- 4ure service of the marAhes and the outcome is gratifying to 6the personnel @f the marine corps.
 It was necessary to have the ma- riEes restored to their former assign nnonis before July l, in order that the Appropriation for the maintenance for the navy during the confaItg fiscal year hn aNailalpae.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-24
sRANDENeuRe WITNESS DeAD.
Handwriting Expert B. F. keIIySs vic-
 tim of Heat.

New York, June 23.-Benjamin F. Kelly, a handwriting expert, on whom Broughton Brandenburg relied to re- flute tomorrow the testimony of David N. Carvalho that BrandenbuEg wrote the signature of Grover Cleveland, which was attached to the article that was sold to the New York Times, died suddenly today. Less than an hour before his death Kelly was in consultation with BrandenbuIIgs coun- seI, Samuel Bell Thomas, who said that his death would greatly hamper the defense in the grand larceny case in that it may not be possible to ob- tain another expertrin time.
 In the opinion Of the ambulance sur geon Kelly was victim of acute in- digestion, aggravated by the heat. He collapsed and expired oin Broadway.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-24
PATCHED SHOE GIVES CLUE.
aBeId by Constable, Who Arrests Buyer
 for Chicken Stealing.

Taunton, Mass, June 23.-Stephen R. Lincoln, deputy sheriff and con. stable of the town of Raynham, solJ 1 Frank Smith. a town character, pal r of old shoes for 25 cents. The rfgf It shoe was patched with strip of leather trRnsversely across the ba Il. The night after the sale the ihenyaifd of Deacon Wilbur was broken inF lo, and twenty-five hens were stolen. Co h. stable Lincoln and Deacon Leonalfd, both local slehths. were called sLnd found footprints, the right foot shcJw ang a leather band running tra ns- versely on the ball. By gum! ths res the shoes sold Smith," said Gjon- stable Lincoln.
 Smith was arrested and in court here yesterday the shoes were offered Ann evidence. He was held.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-24
Stranded Schooner FIoated.

New Bedfoy d. Mass. June 23.-News reached here Hate today that the schoo- ner Hartneyi w., which went ashore on Cuttyhunk several days ago, was float ed at high tide last night by the wrecking lighter Lasco. The schooner, with her Hull badly damaged, is now In Cuttyhunk harbor where a diver is temporarily patching the jagged holes made by fhe rocks. She will be lowed to New London
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-24
Family Tragedy. Three Killed.

Columbus. O., June 23.-william Reed Puyear, assistant electrical en- gineer at the Ohio State university, today shot and killed his brother in law, Fred West. fatally shot his wife and then rushed to the attic while the police were after him and sent bullet into his brain. The tragedy resulted from quarrel Puyear made accusa- tons against his wife and she told her. brother, West.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-24
EARTHQUAKE IN CALIFORNIA.
Grass Valley and Other frowns in sae-
 ramento Valley Shaken.

Grass Valley, Cal, June 2S.-An earthquake, the most sdvere shock ex- perienced here in several years, took place at 11.25 o'clock last night A second and lighter shocks came at 11.45.
 Reports from MarEsville. Nevada City, Chico, and Colfax say that those towns were also shaken. No damage has been reported.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-24
TAFT PARDoNs A BOY.
Ste Had Taken Textbook to Crafty
 His Thirst for Knowledge.

Atlanta. Ga, June 23.--Abram , Rhodes, the 1k-year- boy w1go was recently convicted in the federal courts of stealing a book outti of the 1poetofHce at Blue Ridge, Ga, has been pardoned by President Taft.
 The book taken by young Rhodes was textbook covering subjects about which the boy wished feb inform himself. He has been a slndent at Young Harris college, and isri still at !. tending school there pending Fsentence Balnder his conviction.
 It is understood that they unusual sscircumstances attending Che small 5l4heft, notably the boys evident thirst .e4or knowledge, induced PTes ident Taft s4o pardon the youthful offender.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-24
Lost sll0,O0O
 Playing Faro
INDUCED TO ENTER A NEW YORK
 GAMBLING HOUSE.
MR. BELL TELLS OF, BIC GAME
Bankrupt Retired Business Man Re- pudiates Notes Which He Gave the Gambling House Last November.

New York, June 23.-Marshall Bell, retired business man of Newburgh, in voluntary petition in bankruptcy, filed in the United States districut court today, said his liabilities were $113,000, with no assets.
 Repudiates Notes Given Faro Dealer.
 On the night of November 1S, 1908. he ayerred he was induced to enter a New York gambling house, where he played faro. After the game he was informed by James Thomson, the dealer; that he owed s110,00o. He, gave
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-24
Tie in Great Vocal Contest for the
 kaieert Prize,

New York, Jur5a 2s.-A tie in the great vocal conte.t for the Kaiser prize between the Junger Maenner- chor of Philadelphia and the Kreutzer quartette of New York was announced tonight at the conclusion of the fes- tival. As it was Judged, the Philadel- phia and New York societies scored a total of .56 points, and in view >of the tie they will stsare possession of the imperial trophy until the next Saen- gerfest, which, ht was announced to- night, will be held in Philadelphia in 1912
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-24
$7,oo0 for the Day rball Hospital.
 Especial to The Bulletin.)

Hartford June 23.I-There was ap- propriated for the Day Kimball hospi- fal of Windham county for special building purposes by+the senate today s7. 7.000e In making tkts favorable report 6or the appropriations committee on this matter Senator BIakeslee stated that this was in addition to the regu- lar appropriation of state money for this hospital for the next two years and that that had bean taken care of i" an@khaf hLll
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-24
AUSTRIAN EMBASSY ATrAcHE
 INJURED IN WASHINGTON.
Fell From Trolley Car Which He
 Was Attempting to Board.

Washington, June 23.-Count Alex ander ToraS, an attache of the Aus rian embassy here, was injured, prob ably fatally, tonight as the result of a fall from a trolley car which he was attempting to board
 Returning from a tennis match at the Bachelors club, he jumped on the car, which was in motion, on the wrong side. Then, in attmepting to climb over the guard rail he was struck by a trolley pole and knocked to the ground. He is injured internal ly.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-24
Bronze Tablet Unveiled on Steamer
 George Washington.

New York, June 23.-A bronze tab let in memory of the first president of the United States was unveiled by the Daughters of the American Revolution of the state of New York today on board the North German Lloyd steam CT George Washington lying at the eompany's docks in Hoboken.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-24

Lagos. British West Africa, June 2S. The native chief of the town of Oyo, in Nigeria, who recently expelled the Rev. s. D. Pinnock. a missionary of the foreign mission board of the South Baptist convention, from Oyo, has now seized the land belonging to the Bap- list mission. It appears that the chiefs objection to MT. Pinnock arose from the missionary's protests regard ing the chiefs acts of cruelty in op pressing his people.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-24
erookIyn ps.eetive c.ptain in J.iI.

New York, June 23.-Acting Captain Augustus Knhne of the Brooklyn de- tective bureau whose conviction for contempt of court in, violating a court order was recently affirmed by the court Of appeals, began serving his thirty day sentence in the Raymond street jail. Brooklyn. this evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-24
FIFTY REGISTRATIONS
 IN NEW YORK.
Thousands Take Sleeping Quarters at
 coney Island and in Parks.

New York. June 23.-Despite the weather mans fine promises, New York remained all day today and to- night in the grip of the heat wave which has prevailed with unabated se- verity for three days past. Tho maxi mum temperature registered at the United States weather bureau head- quarters was s9. with an oppressive humidity which ran up to nearly e. More than fifty prostrations and half dozen deaths were reported. Thou sands are sleeping at Coney Island. in the parks and on fire escapes.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-24
FORD CAR AT SEATTLE.
Covered Distance from New York in
 22 Days 55 Minutes.

Seattle, June 2S-ENord car No. 2, winner of the New York to Seattle automobile race, reached the gates of the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition at 1255.S3 o'clock, having covered the distance in 22 days and 55 minutes.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-24

Kiel, June 2S.-Ambassador Hill will arrive here Saturday to be the guest of Alison Armour on board the yacht Utowana, for the Kiel regatta. The other guests of MT. Armour include MT. and Mrs. Jordan Mott of New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-24
Cabled Paragraphs

Berlin, June 23.-The reichstag today continued the debate on the new tax ation bill, the "unearned increment" tax being the section discussed. The bill passed it's second reading.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-24
stsamship Arrivals.

At New York: Majestic, from Southampton.
 At Trieste: Alice, from New York At Hamburg: Cincinnati, from New York.
 At Genoa; Mcltie. fsem New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-24

The Lackawsnna Adopted Plan to dispose of it's coal under the com modities class.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-24

It Was Reported that Japan had admitted China's claim to sovereignty over PRtas island.
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Condensed Telegrams

New York Has Real Octopus, brought up to the Aquarium from Der muda.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-24

Chief CroEer Celebrated the twenty fifth anniversary of his service in the fire department.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-24

Tbe Celebration of the one hun dredth anniversary of Darwin's birth began at Cambridge university
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-24

The French Parliamentary con- mittee, which has been Investigating the navy, shows in it's Feport that gross ineffieiency and waste of money have prevailed.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-24

A Despatch From London Said that the powers withdrawing from Crete would retain guardships in those wa ters to maintain Turkish sovereignty.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-24

The Albanians Won Another Battle with the Turkish troops, whose loses were fourteen officers and $50 men killed. Kiamil Bey was among the
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-24

A Conference Was Held at the White house on the proposed corporation tax amendment. rough draft of the amendment was considered at the semi-weekly cabinet meeting.