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Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-23
Death on Niagara
Falls Ice Bridge
MAN SUDDENLY DISAPPEARED
nv A CREVIcE.
GERMAN OF NOBLE BIRTH
Said He Had Seen Vision of His De-
parted Wife. and Had Decided to
Follow Her-Body Recovered.

Niagara Falls, N. Y, FEB. pr.
Won Bannar, 29 years old, who claimed
to be q German of noble birth, estrang-
ed from his family because he married
against their wishes two years afo, met
death on the ice bridge below Niagara
Falls today.
Won Bannar came here Saturday and
was taken care of by John J. Harper,
chief engineer of the Niagara Falls
Hydraulic Power company. He told
Mr. Harper that his wife was burned
to death in fire which destroyed their
home in Chinago recently, and since
then he had been travelling around the
country, seeking to forget her tragic
end.
Claimed to See Vision of His Wife.
At noon today Mr.. Harper received
a letter from Won Bannar in which
the German said he had seen vision
Of his wife on Saturday night, and he
had decided to follow her.
Body Recovered by Park Employe.
This afternoon man walking on the
ice bridge near the American side sud-
denly disappeared in a crevice. 1t was
thought that a visitor had accidentally
slipped and fallen into the water. The
body was recovered by a park en-
ploye, who was lowered into the crew
ice by ropes. 1t was identified by Mr..
Harper as that of Won Bannar.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-23
How to Pay for the Work.
PREslDENT-ELEcT TAFT
IN PHILADELPHIA.
Participates in the Celebration of
Washineton's Birthday.

Philadelphia. Feb. 22.-The secre-
tary Of the treasury I'm the Taft cabi-
net will be selected during the stay Of
the president-elect in New York, where
he will go tomorrow morning to remain
until Saturday.
George w. Wickersham, attorney
general in the next administration. re-
viewed Mr.. Tafts inaugural address
here today.
The celebration of Washington's
birthday, which this city has observed
for years, was participated in today
by Mr.. Taft. He made an address be-
fore the faculty.and students Of Penn
syivania university and a big audi
ence this morning on the relation Of
the learned professions to political
government; he was the guest Of hon
or at the annual midday dinner Of the
famous First troop. Philadelphia city
cavalry which has entertained every
president from Washington to Roose-
welt; his presence for a brief period
gladdened the diners at the annual din
ner of the G. A. R. at the Union
League club tonight. and he finished
the evening as the guest Of honop ar
the annual banquet Of the alumni Of
the university of Pennsylvania. where
he repeated the address he has before
made on student life, its influence on
the formation of character and its
benefits to the citizen and community.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-23
lew Britain UnqusIifedIy Supports
the Bill.
PROMINENT PROHIBITION
WORKERS IN CONFERENCE
At Hartford Discuss Ways and Means
for Promoting the Cause.

Hartford, Conn, Feb. 22.-A state
conference Of prohibitionists was held
this afternoon in Jewell hall Among
the party leaders present were Eugene
w. Cnafin, who was the presidential
candidate last fall There we're about
fifty prominent workers in attendance
and they discussed ways and means
for promoting their cause. The gath
ertng was presided over by State
Chairman Hohenthal Of South Man
chester, who spoke most encouraginely
Of the outlook. He urged renewed and
united effort on the part OF prohibi-
tionists in all sections Of the state.
II was the opinion Of some OF those
who spoke that the time was ripe for
publication Of a daily prohibition paper
in this and other states The opinion
was expressed that il would be a sue
cess and would greatly aid the prohi-
bition movement.
II t is established the paper will
not be devoted exclusively to the ad-
vocacy OF prohibition. but will give
the general news Of the world. All
advertisements relating to liquor will
be barred from its columns Town
committee work was also discussed and
the audience was urged to get into
organized action In the towns apts
cities where they ike.
The annual banquet under the Joint
auspices OF the state and Hartford's
town committees. held tonight in the
dining hall Of the Y. N. c. A.. was
largely attended. The general topic
Of the addresses was prohibition. lis
cussed in three divisions: THE Prin-
cfnal" Rev. r. A. Dent. D. D., Of Hart
ford: The Policy" Rev. A. J. Bolster
Of Waterbury; The Party" f. ".
Chain, Chicago.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-23
RAINEY ARRAIeNEp IN HOUSE
In Connection With His Panama Canal
Statsments.

Washington, Feb. ga second
speech by Mr.. Rainey Cllinois), reit~
Grating his former statements concern
ing the Panama canal, and a bitter ar
raigRment of Mr.. Rainey by Mr.. Bur-
ton (Ohio) furnished the principal in
cidents in the house oe reprc sentatiVes
today. After the Illinois member had
spoken for an hour in further denun-
citation of William Nelson Cromwell.
Mr.. Burton took the floor to reply. He
vigorously defended Mr.. Cromwell, c..
p. Taft, President elect Taft and 9TH
ers whom MI Rainey on former oc-
casioE made the objects of an attack.
MIR. Rainey, he said, furnished no
proofs of wrong doing in connection
win the purchase Of the Panama canal
franchise, but instead had conjured up
wroncs and buttressed them with SLAM
der and falsehood. thereby placing him
self on a level with "the seurvy poll
ticiar." He challenged Mr.. Rainey to
get from behind the protection afford
ed him by the constitution OF the Unit
ed States and rules of the house, and
to make his charges in the open.
Mr.. Lowering Massachusetts Joined
in the discussion and insisted that Mr..
Rainey had proven nothing,
The, incident was closed by decla-
ration by Mr.. Cochran, New York. that
persons whose regulations were attack
ed in the house should have an oppor-
tuni.y to defend themselves in The
same place.
After sending the army and Indnan
appropriation bills to conference. the
house resumed consideration OF the
sundry civil appropriation bills, and Il
was pending when the house adjourn
cd
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-23
KEEL OF THE UTAH LAID.
Tonnage 1000 Tons Greater Than the
Most Recent Dreadnoushts.

Philadelphia. Feb. 22.-The keel OF
the battleship Utah, a sister ship of
the Florida, now being constructed at
the Brooklyn navy yard. was laid to-
day in the yard OF the New YORK
ShipbuildiuS company at Camden. The
new battleship is TO have displace-
ment Of q, 1887 tons and will have a
speed of 81 knots an hour. The con-
tract price without armor or arma-
ment IS S3,946,J00. Her tonnage is to
be 1000 tons greater than that of the
North Dakota or Delaware, the most
recent ''DreadnoughtS-"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-23
steamshir Arrivals.

At Glasgow: Feb. %, Columbia,
from New York via Moville.
At Naples: Feb. is. Martha Wash
ington, from New York.
At Copenhagen: Feb. 1s, C. F. Tiet-
gen from New York via Christians
sand and Christiana.
At Genoa: Feb. 20. Duca di Geneva
from New York.
At Liverpool: Feb. %, Celtic. from
New York
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-23
RetriaI of Governments Standard Oil
Indictment Begins Today.

Chicago. Feb. 22.-The very life Of
trust curbing legislation is said by
government officials to be involved in
the retrial Of the governments indict-
ment of the Standard Oil company OF
Indiana for alleged rebating. which
will begin before Judge Anderson in
the United states district court here
tomorrow. This is the case in which
Judge I>andis holding that each car
lot of oil on which the Standard ac-
cepted an alleged rebate, constituted
a separate offence. inflicted his his
toric fine Of $29,24O, 900.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-23
CONNECTICUT PosTMAsTERs
AND LETTER CARRIERS
State Association Held at Meriden-
Election of Officers.

Meriden. Conn. Feb. 22.-The State
Association of lPostmasters and the
State Association of Letter Carriers
met in this city today. Interesting
business sessions were held, at which
officers were elected.
The officers of the Postmasters' asso-
citation are: william H. Marigold of
Bridgeport, president; John Mckinley
of New London, vice president; Henry
Dryhurst Of Meriden, second vice pres
ident; James P Glynn of Winsted, sec
retafy and treasurer.
The officers of the Letter Carriers
association are: James E Murphy of
New Haven, president; George II. Ru-
dolph Of Meriden, vice president; ;
James H Kennedy of New London,
secretary; Thomas e. McCloskey of
Danbury, treasurer.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-23
THE VANGUARD LAUNCHED.
Seventh Vessel of Dreadnousht Class
Put Afioat at Barrow.

Barrow. England, Feb. 32.-The bat
tleship Vanguard. the seventh vessel
of the Dreadnought class, was sue
cessfully launched here at noon today,
Mrs. Reginald McKenna, wife of the
first lord Of the admiralty. performing
the ceremony Of naming the vessel.
Although the contract calls for the
completion Of the vessel year hence,
it is generally believed that the Van
guard will be ready before the end of
1909, more work having been done on
this vessel before launching than on
any other battleship
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-23
AN-eolNe TUG BURNED.
Urbsnus Dart Turns Turtle After Fire
Off Romer ShoaI Beacon.

New York, Feb. 22.-The seven mem
bers of the crew of the sea- going tug
Urbanus Dart mad an exciting expert
ence early today. when the tug caught
fire off Romer Shoal beacon, in the
lower bay. The burning tug was
beached on Sandy Hook and later
turned turtle.
II had been ocean bound, seeking a
tow, when fire was discovered forward
OF the boilers. The flames spread raT-
idly and the tug was headed toward
the beach The crew had scarcely
reached the shore when the flaming
craft turned over. It>will probably DC
a total loss
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-23
Keys of City of New Orleans Turned
Over to Rex

New Orleans, Feb. 20.-Today mark
ed the arrival OF Rex in New Orleans
and the turning over to the monarch
of Mardi Gras the keys of the city.
Thousands of people lined Canal street
and cheered the arrival of the king of
the carnival. The long parade Of civic
and military bodies was one OF the
most notable Of the kind in the his
tory of the city.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-23
CASTRO COMING BACK.
Proposes to Become a Private Citizen
in Venezuela.

Dresden, Feb. 22.-Cipriano Castro
the former president of Venezuela, is
planning TO return to that country and
resume the position of private citi-
zen. Some week.. ago he sent a letter
to President Gomez setting forth his
purpose to return and his willingness
to regularize the position of Gomez by
himself Voluntarily retiring from the
presidency, but up to the present time
he has received no answer to this
communication. According to his pres
ent plans Castro win sail from Bor-
deaux on March 25 on the steamer
GaHdeloupe for La Guayra.
Castro will leave the Gaudeloupe at
la Guayra. He has large estates in
the vicinity of Puerto Cabello and it
is intimated that he will live on this
property.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-23
Annual Banquet of Connecticut Alumni
OF HoIv Cross CoIfeue.

Hartford Conn, Feb 22.-The
seventh annual banquet Of the state
alumni OF Holy Cross college was held
in the Allyn house tonight. Rev. W.
H. Rogers was POSTMASTER and the
speakers were Rev. Luke Fltzsimmons
of Rockville, ]. J. Dempsey of Middle
town, Or. P. II. Hartman Of Norwich.
G. Il. Bearn of Stamford. S. w. Wildly
Of Waterbury, Rev. J. G. Murray of
Hartford and Rev. T. E. Murphy, pres
ident of Holy Cross college.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-23
Actor William MuIdOon Dropped Dead

Philadelphia, Feb. 22.-WiIliam Mul-
doom. better known as "William Car
roll" who has been on the stage for
more than forty years, dropped dead
tonight in the Broadway theater, Cam
den. Muldoon who was formerly a
well known Irish comedian. was the
manager of a company which was
about to present June" at the Broad
wav
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-23
JEFF DAVIS NAME RESTORED
To Stone Tablet on Cabin John Bridge,
by Order of President.

Washington, Feb. 22.-Oficial at
tention to the sensational elimination
Of Jefferson Davis name from the
stone tablet on Cabin John bridge
six miles west OF this city, during
PresideHe>. .Lincoln's administration is
given in instructions the president is
sued today through the secretary OF
war to the chief If the engineers Of
the army to restore the name. 1t was
under Davis as secretary Of war and
when he joined the confederacv and
became its president, his name under
government orders was chiseled from
the tablet.
Repeated efforts to restore it have
been made. The erasure of the name
was by direction Of Caleb Smith, Lin
coins secretary of the interior. after
q suggestion by Galusha Grow Of
Pennsylvania. then speaker Of the
house
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-23
Postal Savings Bank Proposal Dis
cussed in Senate.

Washington, Feb. 22.-For two hours
and half today the senate discussed
the postal savings bank proposal. but
an attempt to reach an agreement as
to a day for voting on the measure
which Senator Carter Of Montana is
urging failed.
The reading by Senator McLaurin Of
Washington, a farewell address, con-
sumed the first hour of the session.
Senator Aldrich obtained the consent
of the senate to q resolutions continu
ing rhe committees Of the senate as
they now exist until their SUCCESSORS
are chosen in the next regular ses-
sion.
The agricultural appropriation bill
was taken up today.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-23
NITRo-eLYcERENE CAPS
IN A MAIL POUCH.
Packace-Narrow Escape Of Mail
Train.

Bluehelds, w Va. Feb. 22.-Ths mail
car on Norfolk and Western train.
eastbound. while running at forty
miles an hour by West Bluefields, w.
Va, today, snatched a mail pouch from
a stationary crane. On opening it in
the car the fire clerks were astounded
to find that an unaddressed package in
the pouch contained one thousand
nitro -glycerine caps. The train car
ried more than one hundred passen-
gers. The mail clerks placed the caps
in the far end Of the car until they
reached this city, the terminus of their
run. The caps were turned over to
the postmaster here. It is thought the
package got into the pouch by mis-
take. The mail clerk who caught the
pouch nearly tainted in the car when
he found what it contained.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-23
Denial by U. S. Steel Co. Chairman.

New York. Feb. 22.-E. H. Gary,
chairman of the United States steel
corporation when asked Tonight for
confirmation or denial of the published
announcement that there would be
reduction in the wages of steel and
iron workrnen before May 1, said:
''The statements are inaccurate. The
United States Steel corporation has
never considered such a thing"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-23
Amerioan- FIaa Waves in Rome.

Rome. Feb. 22.-American flags are
waving today from all the American
Institutions IN Rome as well as many
private houses in honor Of Washing
toms birthday. Local peace societies
held meetings, at which resolutions in
favor OF the universal brotherhood OF
nations were adopted. Ambassador
ard Mrs. Grisoom gave a brilliant re-
ception TO which all the Americans IN
Rome were invited
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-23

Hong Kong. Feb. 22.-Laborers en-
gagged In constructing the Canton
Hankau railway began rioting today,
because the wages of some of the men
who had been absent from work were
withheld. Troops were called out to
suppress the disorders and, in a clash
which ensued. twenty-five laborers
were injured. Three soldiers are miss
ing
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-23
RURAL LETTER CARRIERS
ASSOCIATION OF THE STATE.
Annual Meeting Held at Hartford
Officers Elected.

Hartford, Conn. Feb. 22.-At the an
nual meeting of the Rural Letter. Car
riers' association Of Connecticut in the
Hotel Hartford, today, officers were
elected as follows: President, H. p.
Rugg, Bridgeport; vice president, Will
liam r Smith, Westville; secretary
treasurer, ]. E. Woodruff, Berlin.
Postmaster Haggerty of Hartford de-
livered an instructive address during
the meeting, and Postofice Insuector
F. T. Kent Of Boston told of the needs
of the rural service and afterward held
a long open session. answering ques-
tions from the free delivery men.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-23

Washington, Feb. 22-W. ]. O'Neil,
engineer. and Joe Clay. fireman, both
OF Atlanta, were scalded when the
Washington and Atlanta express train
81 of the Southern railway was derail-
ed near Harbin, S. c., early today. The
passengers were unhurt.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-23
sx.chief Of police Of panburx Dead.

Danbury, Conn, Feb. 22.-Harris L.
Crofutt. 73 years old, died at his home
here today after an illness of several
months. Mr.. Crofutt was formerly
chief of police of this place and FOR the
past twelve years has been a deputy
sheriff. He leaves two sons.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-23
Six Of One Family Co to Pasteur In
stitute.

Erie, Pa, Feb. 22.-Six members of
one Of the most prominent families in
Erie have been sent to a Pasteur hos
pital in New York, having been bit
ten by pet Boston terrier, which was
found to be affected with rabies. The
injured are Mrs. P. Fl. Adams. her
daughters. Sarah, Susan and Helen.
her son Griswold and a maid
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-23

Mystic.-The working hours at the
plant of the Standard Machine COM
pa1y are increased one hour this week,
making a nine hour day This firm
has received several orders for en-
bossers recently.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-23
FAREWELL ADDRESS HEARD.
Read in the Senate by MeLaurin and
in the House by Boutel.

Washington, Feb 22.-As usual on
Washingtons birthday, The farewell
address of the first president was read
today in the senate. Immediately af-
ter the conclusion Of the routine bust =
ness. The reading was performed by
Senator McLaurin oS Mississippi, and
80 it~ @1,sn tho senate proceeded with
tts ordinary business.
wa-44..Atr trn., Dirtnday found the
house Of representatives lard at work.
MIR. BoutelI IlEnois) read Washing
toms farewell address. Considera ton
of the sundry civil appropriation bill
was resumed.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-23
Boston Theater MANAGER Dead.

Boston, Feb. 22.-Bugene Tompk!ns,
prominent for many years as a theater
manager and owner. died tonight at his
residence, 325 Commonwealth avenue.
after long illness.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-23
Steamer starin Abandoned

New Haven. Feb. 22.-The steamer
John H. Starin. impaled on the rocks
Of the Bridgeport breakwater, will be
allowed to break up. Most of the
freight has been lightered and win be
brought back to this city
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-23
freshmen Won Fence Rush.

New Haven. Feb. 22.-The annual
fence rush between the Yale freshmen
and sophon1ores was won by the for
mer today. THE struggle lasted only
ten minutes. AS there was no snow
the event was tame.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-23
THREE WHITE MEN LYNcHED
In Georgia as Result of Outraaes Upon
a White Woman.

Mineral Bluff, Ca, Feb 22.-It is re-
ported here that three white men have
been lynched near here as the result
of outrages committed upon the step
daughter Of Robert Robertson Of Gull
berson, n. c.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-23
U. s. Pacific Squadron Al P.nar,.

Panama, Feb. 22.-The United States
Pacific squadron. under Rear Admiral
Swinburne, arrived here today from
Callao. The squadron viii remain here
until March Z, when it will sail for
Magdalena bay.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-23
Oabled Paragraphs

Berlin, Feb. 22.-In a continuance Of
the so-called Jack the Ripper" at
tacks here, a woman, who had prevl-
ously been stabbed on February 10,
was slightly wounded in the thigh this
morning. The ripper escaped.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-23
chess Expert peImar pssd..

New York, Feb. 22.-Eyugene HeIn,ar
one Of the leading chess experts for
the past fifty years, died suddenly to-
dav of heart failure at the residence
Of his son-in-law in this city. He
was 81 wears old,
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-23
MADE DARING ESCAPED
Prisoner Robbed Officers of Guns,
Money and Watches.

Bristol Tenn. Feb 22.-After having
been brought across the continent from
Oregon, d. It. Meade, wanted in Scott
county. Va. for murder. made a daring
escape at an early hour today from two
officers at Appalachia, Va. after rob
bing them of their money guns and
Mafches.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-23

Tula, Russia, Feb 22.-Six persons
were crushed to death and thirty 9th
ers seriously injured here today, dur
ing fire panic in moving picture
theater. The film of a machine caught
fire, starting a rush of spectators for
the exits.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-23
ApvENT CHRISTIAN cAURcH.
Joint Meeting Of Sunday School Asso-
citation and Loyal Workers.


Bridgeport, Conn.,, Feb. 22.-Ninety
delegates. from all parts of Connecti-
cue and from Springfield and West
field. Mass. attended a joint meeting
here today OF the Sunday School asso-
citation and the Loyal Workers society
of the Advent Christian church. Three
sessions were held. morning, afternoon
and evening. During the day addresses
Bridgeport, president of1the conference,
on a Message to Young People," Mrs.
w. A. Chapman of Wallingford, on
'Heredity;" the Rev. G. s. Wilson of
New Haven, on SUNDAY School Teach
er and Youthful Evagelism;" the Rev.
John Purdy of PlainViile. on THE
Home Department. as a Home Mis-
sion Enterprise" and a round table
conducted by the Rev. Henry Stone Of
Wallingford. president Of the Sunday
School assDciatiOn.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-23
CROWDS COLLECTING
ABOUT A FLORIDA JAIL.
Negro Lad Threw Stone and Killed a
White Boy.

Pensacola, Fla, Feb. 22.-Ernest
Mertins. Is years old, was struck on
the temple with a stone and killed to-
day by Eastman Spears, colored. some
white and negro boys were lighting
near the wharf and Spears, who was
not engaged in the fight, picked up a
stone and tdrew it at the white boys.
missing them and striking young Mer-
tins. who was standing on the wharf
awaiting the return Of a parade.
Officers captured Spears ana took
him to jail. The police dispersed a
small mob at the jail and it was
thought there would be no further
trouble. After darkness fell, however,
crowds began gathering again and ii
is feared an attempt to get Spears may
be made at any moment.
Pensacola. F',a.. Feb 22-Guarded by
a detachment OF United States ma
rines with fixed bayonets, Eastman
Spears. colored. who killed Ernest
Mertins, a young white boy. this after
noon, was removed early tonight TO
the navy yard.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-23

Burglars Blew of the Vault Door of
the bank at Califon, n. j., but fed
without securing any booty.
King Alfonso Attended Mass at Pau
and saw the ski contests at Faux
Bonnes, afterward starting for san
Sebastian.
Dispatches from Southwestern Rus
sia say that over a hundred persons
have perished in snowstorms. All
traffic is blocked.
Leon Wachsner of Milwaukee, a
well known promoter of the German
drama in America. died on the Twen-
tieth Century Limited at Bnffalo,
Charles S. Cotton (retired) were held
at Nice The body will be creHated ard
the ashes brought to the United States
on a warship.
The House of Representatives held a
special session at which 33 speakers
praised the careers of the late Sena-
sentative Wiley.
The Powers, Replying to . Note of
protest from the porte, said that Bull
garian independence would not be rec
ognized until an agreement with Tur-
key had been reached.
The Earl of SuffoIk's Brother, who
was badly frostbitten on a journey be-
tween his ranch and Branff British
Columbia, declared his intention of re-
turning to the ranch next fall
Count ksto. Japanese Ambassador
to Great Britain, said that he saw no
reason why Japan's relations with
America should not remain excellent,
and that no power could be dominant
in the vast waters of the Pacific
Emperor Ferdinand of Bulgaria ar
rived in St. Petersburg and was well
coined with the honors paid to royal
ty. He stepped forward in the cathedral
at the burial service for Grand DUH
Vladimir and took precedence Of the
Austrian Archduke Friedrich.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-23
Condensed kilograms

A Boy Baby Was Found in con-
fessionai in st. Jcsephs Roman Cath
Ole church in Harlem.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-23

Burglars Blew of the Vault Door of
the bank at Califon, \. j., but fed
without securing any booty.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-23

The Earl of SuffoIl's Brother, who
was badly frostbitten on a journey be-
tween his ranch and Branff British
Columbia, declared his intention of re-
turning to the ranch next fall.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-23

King Alfonso Attended Mass at Pau
and saw the ski contests at Faux
Bonnes, afterward starting for san
Sebastian.