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Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-12
Awoke Sunday Morning from Refreshing Sleep,
 Greeting His Family Cheerfully
GOV. LILLEY ON THE ROAD TO RECOVERY.
Bulletins Issued Easter Sunday Mornins and Afternoon
 by the Physicians Full of Encouragement Patient Took Nourishment at Regular Intervals Sun day and Everything Pointed to Comfortable Night.

very happy. To them the continued gain in strength of the patient was an augury for good.
 Sleot Several Hours Sunday Afternoon
 Hartford, Conn.,, April 1.-The gov ernor spent @ very quiet afternoon sleeping several hours and gaining much strength. All the efforts of the attending physicians from now on will he devoted to the building tip of the governors strength, which is the most important factor for ultimate eccve1y. All the organs of the body carried on their natural functions properly, when is most encouraging.
 Sunday Evening Bulletin<
 The g o'clock bulletin given out by Drs. Graves and Beach follows:
 Governor Lilley has rested comfort ably all day and tonight Is very much refreshed. Through the day he has taken nourishment At regular intervals and slept several hours, thereby secur- ing mt ch needed strength. Everything points to comfortable night. No change Is looked for. The temperature is 9S.6, and the pulse 9O.''
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-12
ONE MILLION DOLLARS DAMAGE
 FROM ICE IN NIAGARA RIVER.
Water choked by Ice Rises Forty Feet
 Above Normal.

Buffalo, N. T.. April 11.-Twice this year the Niagara river has been mute. The first time was late in February, when, after 8 severe northerly blow, the falls ran dry, and now, the second time, following a severe southwester, when the flood is frozen solid from bank to bank.
 Unprecedented weather has brought about unprecede lted conditions. On Wednesday of last week the worst gale of the season came out of the south west and, following the lakes and the channel of the Niagara. left ruin in Its wake. The solid ice fields of Lake Erie were churned from end to end and piled in a huge conglomeration at the lower end of the lake.
 At Niagara Falls there had been d heavy ice bridge in the pool below tie cataract since the middle of the. win ter Under the impact of the mass of ice from the lake above and the added floods brought down by the wind, the bridge gave way and began to surge down the rapids: but before 1t could get freed in the ample waters of Lake Ontario the wind shifted again to the north Instantly the moving foes pf.cked a. the mouth of the river. Each Instant of cold congealed the pack more solidly and each hour brought added pressure from above.
 Unable to escape by its natural channels, the level of the river rose by leaps and bounds. The highest flood level recorded from previous years is twenty-eight feet above the normal. Friday night the river was forty feet above normal.
 Water poured over the windowslils of the powerhouse os the Ontario Pow CT company, which had been laced at what all engineers thought to be a e. ,gs~ aII an and flooded the machines. The tracks of the Great Gorge route were. with few stretches excepted, covered from the lower steel arch bridge to Lewis ton. Conservative estimates place the damage at s1,000, 900.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-12
CONNECTICUT VIEWS
 OF THE PASSED TARIFF BILL.
Some Schedules Deemed Too High and Some Too Low-What the Tobacco Men Want
Special to The Bulletin.

Special to The Bulletin.)
 Washington, April 10.-The long fight on the tariff bill is over in the house, and all eyes are now turned to- wards the senate, where the finance committee have been holding meetings daily for some time Senators Bran degee and Bulkeley were before the committee yesterday and presented a number of letters and petitions receiv- ed from Connecticut expressing the views of the writer's and signers. on the bill. Some of the schedules were deemed too high and some too low. The tobacco men want the tax on import ed leaf to remain as # is now. and eX- press themselves as opposed to the clause relating to the free importation of a limited quantity of both cigars and leaf from the Philippines. They say the quantity named in the bill will do no damage. neither will it help the growers on the island, but they fear it Is only an opening wedge towards ultimate free trade with the island growers. which they claim will destroy the industry in the state of Connecti- cut.
 The matter comes I'D in so different a shape than 1t did a few years ago, when the bill granting limited free trade in sugar and tobacco was laid on the table on the motion of Senator Brandegee. in the committee on the Philippines. It is said by the tobacco men that both senators expressed themselves as being as much opposed now as they were then to the measure but it may not be possible to defeat it. It is a matter very close to the heart of the new president. and they may not wish to oppose him to the exxtent they did two-vears ago.
 The entire delegation have received from the secretary of State for Con- necticut copies of the resolutions adopted by the state legislature oppos- ing the inheritance tax imposed by the Payne bill Senator Bulkelev presented it in the senate, and also took the mat ter up before the finance committee It is said that the committee will strike the section out of the bill and it will not become a part of the new tar if law
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-12
RETURN OF OLD SALARY RATE
To Upper Class of Officials of the New
 Haven Road.

New Haven. Conn. April 11.--While a report that the reduced salaries of the upper class of officials of the New York. New Haven and Hartford Rail road company will be returned soon Co the old figures is authoritatively and semi officially denied. it is regarded as probable that those salaries will he re stored at or about the beginning of the next fiscal year in July, provided the presentrdte of the earnings of the company continues. The salaries in question were reduced a year ago at a five per cent. rate for salaries be- tween s1,2O0 and S2000 d year; ten per cent. on salaries over S2,0O0; thesa reductions being from the president down. The return of the old salary rate is dependent on the earnings of the dividend this fiscal year. which the present rate or earnings seems to req sonably assure. The total reduction a year ago amounted 70 about Sl20 000 i yesr.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-12

plosion fin the building behind them. This explosion was heard in the sur rounding territory for a distance of six miles, shattered windows within @ wide radius and caused the fire alarm to ring. In an instant the Clifford block was wrap pped in flames. Horace Perrii and his wife other occupanats of the top floor. aroused by the shouts of the Roots, had got half way down the front sttirs when they saw the flames leaping up 10 bar their exit. Three women were below them. trying to get out through the front door, but Perrill saw that the attempt was by that time useless. He then rushed hls wife through a long corridor to tho back stairs, where he got out in safety, All the other occupants of the Clifford block lost their lives
 Jumped from Window With Clothing
 Ablaze
 The death of Miss Alice French was one of the most pltiful tragedies of tho morning. While the fire in the clifford block was at it's height a woman was seen to climb out of a hame-hlled room on to a veranda on the second story, with her night clothing and halr ablaze. Staggering to the railing. the woman leeped to the sidewalk beneath landing in a heap within five or sin feet of the blazing walls. Some of tho mortified onlookers attempted 10 rusI in to drag her out, but the intense heal drove them back. and not until thd flames had practically died out. sev- eral hours later, was the body recov- cred.
 Bodies of Victims Not Recovered.
 Tine bodies of the other victims arc probably in the cellar of the block but they cannot be reached until some tim6 tomorrow, when the fire ls finally drowned out by the water that has been pumped on the ruins all day.
 Escapes from the Eddy Building.
 Within ten minutes of the explosion the flames were licking up the Eddy building on the south. In this block the people had been almost hurled out of their beds by the explosion. and they lost no time in making their way to the street in their night clothes. The night air was cold. the temperature be- ing about 20 degrees above zero.
 The fire is believed to have been due to spontaneous combustion.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-12
PRESIDENT AT EASTER SERVICE
Compelled to Hold Informal Reception
 on Church Steps.

Washington, Al pril 11-President Taft attended Easter services at St Johns Episcopal hurch, Of hich Mrs. Taft is a member, today. Afterwards he was compelled to hold an informal 'recep- tion on the steps O. the church A la Ee crOv,t vas waiting outside to get C rinrpss J1 hun
 The F: esidCut n-ade his exit from the church in advance of Mrs. Taft. and II was nh';e waiting for her that a large r.Lni5Ci cf pei sons pas.-l by and ssluted him. When Mrs. Taft came forth the inprOmptu reception abrupt ly ended
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-12
DISCHARGED IN CITY COURT.
Joseph koslowsk. Fc md Not 6 4;lty of Violating Liquor Law-Liquor to Be Returned.

In the city court Saturday morning the continued case against Joseph Kos lowsd. charged with violating the iquGr law, his hduse having been raid ed some time ago and quantity of liqu 1T found, was tallsG. Several were called as witnesses, including Charles Neff. Policemen Henderson and Ma loney. The accused, however, clair1ei that the liquor had been secured for his own use during rhe holidays. Judg., Barnes found him not guilty and the liquor was ordered returned to him.
 The decision in the case against James Mahoney was not given, as Judge Brown was out of town.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-12
HALF A CENTURY A MISSIONARY
Jubilee Celebration in Honor of James
 M. Thoburn.

Meadville, Pa, April 11.-James M Thoburn, for twenty years Methodist Episcopal bishop of Malaysia, and for half a century engaged in missionary work in India, was greeted bv bishops and clergy from all over tho country today at the beginning of the jubilee celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of his sailing for India. Today marks the fiftieth anniversary of his ordina- ton to the ministry and next Tuesday it will be half century since he be- gan his notable missionary career
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-12
TROOPS POUR INTO MERu.
Demonstrations by French Strikers
 Red Emblems Conspicuous.

Meru, France April n.-Heavy forces of troops poured into this placo all day following the violent disorders of yesterday when the scene resemblcd those Of the revolution As 9 result uf the presence os the soldiers, there were few signs of riot. The strikers, how ever. cut the telephone wires. serious ly hampering the authorities. and thero were a number of minor demonstra- tions in which the red emblems of the Cvolutionists were conspicuous. Sev- eral of the bu.ron manufacturers have fled from the town terrified by the threats of the strikers. The situation appeared SO serious at midnight that q c a. h'ri;ics decided in the event Of further disturbances 10 proclaim ma = tial law throughout the district
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-12
Mrs. Hains Declines to Take Witness
 Stand in Husband's Trial.

Boston. April 1l---Mrs Claudia .. Hains Is said Co have declined posi- lively to go co New York to take the witness stand in the trial of her hus- band, Peter C. Haius. charged with the murder oi William F.. Annis Mrs. Hains had 30 long interview today with District Attorney Fred c. Dewitt os Queens county. New York. who came to Boston with the idea of inducing her to become a witness in the trial, but he returned tonight, unsuoeeanoxl.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-12
UNHAPPY HONEYMOON
 cULMlNATES IN TRAGEDY
Husband and Bride of Three Weeks
 Dead from Bullet Wounds.


 Portland, Me, April 11.-Samuel V. Kline, 25 years old. recently of Net YClk. and his bride of three weeks, lu1 Branzline, aged 21 years, were found dead from bullet wounds today on the floor of their room at 142 Hancock street. While Coroner James A. Mar tin thinks it was a case of murder anc suicide, he has not decided which of the victims did the shooting. The last two weeks of the honeymoon had been unhappy it is said, but the theories of the relatives of the young couple con flct as to the cause.
 The reported quarrels over the fact that Mrs Kline's inheritance from her father, who died six months ago was smaller than Kline had supposed it was, and the man is said to nave been enrs ged also over his brides outspoken suspicion that he had another wife in New York.
 Kline came here from New York several months ago and with another man went into the bottling business un6er the firm name Of Brown & Klire.
 An inquest will be held on the leatEs on Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-12
TARGET PRACTICE ENDED.
Battleship Mississippi Made Very
 Creditable Showing.

Guantanomo. Cuba, April 1.-The United States battleshiD Mississippi. under command of Capt John C. Ere mont, has just completed her maiden target practice off Cape Cruz. with very creditable results. The total av- craze of hits on floating target was 67 per cent. The best scores were made by the twelve-inch and eight inch guns which tallied four hits each in four shots, in one minute and for weight seconds and the three inch guns, ten in ten shots, in forty-three seconds. The lowest score. 50 TT cent. of hits, was made by the Finch guns. The latest type 3-inch guns scored 66 per cent of hits.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-12
BLACK LANDER CAUGHT
By Man Disguised as Polish Priest,
 Who Acted as Oeooy.

New York. April 1t-A youth de- scribing himself as Edward Zaliuski of Hobokeu. x. J.. was arrested here today on accepting an envelope con- taiuing two marked bills frdm a man disguised to represent the Rev. Val entine Chebau rector of St. Joseph's s Polish Catholic church. Passaic. N. |. The priest had received a Black Hand demand for $2.500. and sent a substi- ute as a decoy with detectives. Mrs. Mary Rounslr, who has an undertaking establishment fin Passaic. had received a similar demand for $500. The de- tectives reported that Zalinski admit ted writing both letters.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-12
RUTH EPPs OF GRoToN
 A CONFESSED FIRE8Ue.
Under Arrest at Torrington-Trled Four Times to Burn Tenement House.

Torrington, Conn.,, April 11.--A four teen year old girl. Ruth Epps, was placed under arrest here today, charg ed with attempting on four occasions to burn a tenement house where she is living with her sister. On April 7th the fire department was called to three fires in the cellar of the house, and on each occasion the fire was plainly of incendiary origin. Last night another fire was set in a bundle of papers sat urated with kerosene. The police, who have been Investigating the previous fires, found traces of oil leading to the rooms occupied by the Epps girl, and placed her under arrest. After se- we're questioning she confessed to hav- ing set all four fires, but gave no req son for doing so other than that she could not help it. Owing to her age she was not placed in the lookup, but is in charge of an officer at her sisters home. The police think that the girl is mentally unbalanced.
 She came here from Groton. where her parents recide.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-12
Many Laurel Branches

A squad of the Central Athletic club members. returning along the Main street from the direction of Preston and laden with all they could carry of laurel branches, was conspicuous ob- ject on Sunday afternoon. Under com mand of Luke Riley they had been out for walk, and returning brought back a supply of greens which will be used in the decoration for their annual ball and concert at Olympic hall.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-12
s1sooo Fir, a. Hopkinton. Mass.

Hopkinton, Mass, April 11.-Three firms in the business section of the town were badly damaged by fire to- day. entailing a loss of approximately SIS 900. partially insured. The blaze started in the rear of W. F. Days drug store and burned through to the building occupied by Moshier Brothers extract manufacturers. The cause of the fire Is unknown.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-12
GEN. BOOTH 30 YEARS OLD.
Salvation Army Held Celebration Meet.
 ings All Over the World.

New York, April 11-At the cele- bration of the eightieth anniversary of the birthday of Gen. William Booth, which began here today it was an- nounced by Commissioner Thomas Es- till of Chicago that the founder of the Salvation Army is planning another trip throughout the United States next fall The organization all over the world held meetings to celebrate the generals birthday.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-12
KILLED IN RUNAWAY ACCIDENT.
Mrs. Lansenau,Wife of Wealthy clsve-
 land Manufacturer.

Cleveland, O., April 1i.-NIrs. Mary Langenau, 59 years old, wife of W. c. Langenau, a wealthy manufacturer. and mother-ln-law of Robert E. Me- kission, former mayor of Cleveland, was killed in runaway accident here today w. c. Langenau. his son, J. F. Langenau: a grandchild. Gladys Lam genau, and James Groves, a coachman, were Injured. but not seriously
 The five persons weere crossing e bridge over the Big Four railroad Tn the Langenau carriage. when the horse became frightened at a passing engine. Groves lost control Of the animal and Mrs. Langenau leaped from the car riage Her head struck a railing from a bridge, fracturing her skull.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-12
Rev. Joseph H. Singer Died Wh.Ie Preparing to Celebrate Early Mass.

New York, April 1l.-Whiie prepar- ing to celebrate early mass today the Rev. Joseph II. Slingvr. c. F.. the oiJ- est member of the Dominican order in America and. for many years rector of the Church of St. Vincent Ferrers. suffered a hemorrhage of the lungs ar,l died before doctors or other priests could be summoned. He was at the convent of the Little Sisters of the Poor at the time and several of the nuns recited the litany for the dying as he expired.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-12
Canoeing on the Thames.

G. Floyd Morgan, one of the most enthusiastic canoeistS of the Chelsea Boat club, was out on the river Sat- urday enjoying his favorite sport, while home from Torrington for trc Easter holiday. The day was a bfus- tery one, but with Miss Helen R. Ma brey and her guest, Miss Frances Huschp.ll. of f7etis:,arolfs. who share l the paddle. the early spring trip was greatly en1avAd
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-12
MUSIC COMMITTEE ORGANIZED.
Meeting Held Saturday and J. L. Case Made Chairman and F. w. Lester Secretary.

On Saturday afternoon at the Ar canum club there was a meeting of the music committee of the coming celebration for the purpose of organ ization, which was effected by the election of James L. Case as chair man and Frederic w. Lester as secre- tary There was some discussion re- garding the music. but no action was taken.
 This afternoon at four o'clock there is a meeting of the executive commit tee, and at 4.30 o'clock there is to be meeting of the automobile commit tee.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-12
PosToFFICE HAD RUSH.
Easter Business So Great That Addi- tionaI Carriers Had to Be Put On.

The Easter postal business this year reached almost the magnitude of Christmas and so large was the num- Der of Easter cards sent and received that Postmaster Caruthers was obliged to put on extra help, this being par ticularly necessary, owing to the hol- iday. on Friday. By Saturday night, however. he had everything cleaned up but it was necessary to do an extra short trip Saturday noon, on the part of the carriers, to do it. The clerks also had a busy time and were there until midnight.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-12
KiIIsd in Automobile Accident.

Atlantic City. N. J., April u.--Geores 2 Shaffer, valet to Walter Lewisohn of New York. was killed in an automobile accident at Port Republic, ten miles from here, today. Herbert Weloh, the driver of the machine. was pinned un- der the car, which overturned at a sharp curve but was not fatally in- jured. A tire burst and upset the machine: The dead man was a1 Eng lishman and had no relatives in this country
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-12
Scout Cruisers Under Sailing Orders.

cruisers Salem. Chester and Birming- ham are under sailing orders tonight and if the weather conditions hold good. will start about o'clock to- morrow morning on their long awaited speed run of 24 hours Each of the ships has a definite quantity of coal. oil and water. the consumption of 1~htch will he carefully recnEded-
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-12
John FaIvey Found Dead in Hartford.

Hartford. Conn, April 11.-John Fsl. vey. 45 years old, of 9o12 Vine street, was found dead today on a ledge pro- jecting from the rocks in back of Trin- ity college. Falvey probably fell 1roin the rocks last night to the ledge be- low, a distance of twenty-five feet, the body lying in such a position that it could not be sesn from the street
 me ''is.nvered by passrr. by who boxed over the top. four children.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-12
Bio Attendance.

Sunday was a good day for attend ance at the Centsal Baptist Sunday school the number present being S02, with ten classes perfect in attendance. solo, His Eye Is on the Sparrow, was sung for the school by Miss Lil- Han CaHkins, who charmed her hearers with the quality and expressiveness of her voice
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-12
Mississippi Negro Lxnehed.

Yazoo City, Miss, April 11.-After besting an officer who was attempting to take him into custody and firing on a posse which later arrested him. How ard Montgomery, a negro, was taken from the Yazoo City jail today and lyrched. Montgomery was charged with violating a labor contract.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-12
Fatal Appendicitis Operation.

Lynchburg, Va. April 11.-Charles A. Ellis, aged 46, president of the c. A. Ellis company. shoe manufacturers of Haverhill, Mass, died today here from septic poisoning after an operation at the Hygeia hospital for appendicitis.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-12
Burned 10 Death While Cleaning
 Gloves With Gasoline.

Lynn. Mass, April 11.-While att tempting to clean her gloves with saso- line today. Miss Jenny Livingston of 66 Vine street was burned to death. Flames from a gas stove in the kitch- en where she was working ignited the gasoline and set the girls clothing on fire She died within a short time.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-12
Governor Huahes 47 Sunday

Albany, N. T., April 11.-Governor Hughes was 47 years old today He spent the day quietly with his family at the executive mansion. He re- ceived congfatulatorF messages from friends and admirers in and out of the state.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-12
Army and Militia Coast Defense Exer.
 cises.

The war department has begun the preparation of orders for the joint army and militia coast defense exer- cises for the coming summer. It is settled that the exercises of the New London district will be held in July. but the programme will not be given out until the return of Colonel Weaver from New York, where he has gone to consult with General Wood. command CT of the department of the east
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-12
Chinese storx Visits Waterbury.

weighing twelve pounds was born to MT. and Mrs. Chin Sam. the only Chi nese couple in Waterbury, yesterday. Mir Sam. proprietor of a Chinese res taurant, lis known as the Mayor of Chinatown" This is their second son horn in this city
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-12
Funeral of Secretary HfIteE, cook Today

St. Louis, April 1.-The body of Ethan Allen Hitchcock. formerly sec retary of the interior, arrived tonight from Washington, where he died Fri day. Following services in the Sec ond Presbyterian church tomorrow the body will be buried in Bellefontaine
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-12
Earthquakes in Austria and Sweden

Laibach, Austria, April 11.-Three separate earthquakes were registered by the ismographic instruments at the observatory Saturday.
 Copenhagen, April 11.-A violent earthquake occurred on Saturda y morning near Sundsvall, Sweden. It lasted nearly a minute and according to, reports did considerable damage.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-12
STOLE A LOCOMOTIVE.
Thieves Abandoned It When the Steam
 Gave Out.

Fishl1ill Landing, N. Y.. April H. Thieves stole a locomotive of the New Haven railroad at Hopewell today and after running it ten miles abandoned it when the steam gave out. The stall ed locomotive tied up trains until more steam could be generated. Officers are seeking tfe thieves