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Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-28
ANDREW CARNEGIE FELL
 AND INJURED HIS KNEE.
Series of Unfortunate Occurrences at
 Opening of Anniversary Meeting.

New York, Dec. 27.-A series of un- fortunate occurrences marked the opening here today of the 18th anni- versary meeting of the American His torical and American Economic asso- citation. Because of the slow train ser vice between here and Washington on account of the storm, President Taft was unable to attend as was expected; Dr. William Graham Sumner of Yale, who was to have taken an important part in the proceedings, was stricken with sudden illness at his hotel; An drew Carnegie fell in Central Park and injured his knee, and S. M. A. North, acting president of the American Sta tistical society, which held a meeting this afternoon, was detained and un- able to preside because of illness. Mir. Carnegie had planned to attend the meeting of delegates at Carnegie hall tonight.
 Nearly a thousand prominent schol- ars from home and abroad have as- sembled here for the meetings, which will include those of eight associations more or less allied with the historical and economic associations. Preliminary meetings were held this afternoon, while the delegates were welcomed at a general meeting at Carnegie hall to- night Joseph Choate and Governor Hughes were the principal speakers.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-28
Demand for Wage Increase Hinges on
 One Question.

New York, Dec 27.-Referring to the likelihood of the eastern railroad employees demanding an increase in wages, President William c. Brown of the New York Central Is quoted this afternoon as saying: "So far as I am able to learn there is no disposition on the part of the railroads to deal arbitrarily or unreasonably with their employees. The whole matter hinges on the one question as to whether there has been since the last increase in wages, material increase in the cost of living.''
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-28
Opening Chapter of Wrecking of Many Vessels
 Along the Coast of Massachusetts
FIVE-MASTER SINKS OFF BOSTON HARBOR
Schooner Davis Palmer, with Crew of Twelve Men Wreckase from the Schooner Floats Into Boston Harbor Unusually High Tide-The Wreck Itself Not Yet Located-Other Vessels Ashore.

Boston. Dec. 27-With the news of the probable loss of the big five masted schooner Davis Palmer and her crew of twelve men, off Boston harbor, and the wrecking of nine oth- CT vessels along the Massachusetts coast. the opening chapter of the toll taken on the sea by the great storm which swept New England Saturday night and Sunday. was barred to the world today Cape Cod is still cut off. save for it's northern trip, where there is 8 wireless station. With the restor- ation of communication with this storm-swept section which, in common with southeastern Massachusetts. bore the brunt of the blizzard. it is feared that a scene of marine disasters and storm damage unequalled in years will be unveiled.
 Mute Witness of the Loss of the Palm
 Wreckage borne into Boston harbor today on an unusually high tide Is believed to be the mute witness of the loss of the Davis Palmer. New port News for Boston. somewhere near the entrance to the harbor. A signal box among the wreckage contained a burgee which bore the Palmer's name as did a quarterboard found nearby. The wreck itself. however, has not been located.
 Crew of Three Master Saved by the
 Brooches Buoy.
 The three-masted schooner Nan tasket was hurled ashore at Scituate. Volunteer life savers. using the brooches buoy. rescued her crew of ten men. It is probable that the vessel. which lies on the Sands Hill beach. will be a total loss. as great seas to- night are sweeping over her. With a cargo of lumber she was bound for Boston from North Carolina.
 Other Victims of the Storm.
 Another victim of the storm was the schooner Belle Halliday, which, after grounding Saturday and being re-floated. was again hurled against the shore. at Brant point, Nantucket. where she is still exposed to the fury of the sea. The fate of her crew is unknown, but it is believed that they have been rescued. The Belle Halli- day was bound for Nantucket from Philadelphia, loaded with railroad iron.
 On the rocky shores of Martha's s Vineyard two schooners are being swept by every sea. Both are water logged. They are the A. K. Mclean, a British vessel. bound from Perth Amboy to Halifax. and the Stonington. Me. schooner Maude Seward. Port Reading for Provincetown. Both crews
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-28
Negotiations Wifh Roads Ended
ULTiMATUM RENDERED TO THE
 STRIKING SWITcHMEN.
GENERAL STRIKE POSSIBLE
Of All the Allied Orders Belonging to the Railway Branch of the American Federation of Labor.

St. Paul Minn., Dec. 27.-The con troversy between the railroads of the northwest and the striking switchmen did not end in an amicable settlement today. Not only have the switchmen declared all negotiations with the rail- roads at an end, but the labor leaders say that there is a strong possibility of a general strike by all of the allied orders belonging to the railway branch of the American Federation of Labor. Conductors, engineers, firemen, train men and many switchmen are not affil- lated with the American Federation of Labor.
 Will Seek Federal Aid.
 Il. E. Perham, who has been acting as chairman of the railway council of the American Federation of Labor in session at St. Paul, started for, Wash ington tonight, where he will seek the aid of federal officers.
 President Hawley of the Switch mems union of North America asert- ed:
 Several other members of the rail- way council besides MT. Perham left for their headquarters tonight to make preparations for a strike of their re- spective orders.''
 Might Take Case to President.
 Mir. Perham said that he would reach Washington on Thursday He said he might seek to interest the interstate commerce commission and he might take the case directly to President Taft.
 UItimatum to Switchmen.
 In the conference between the rail- roads and the labor leaders today the railroad officers refused to take back striking switchmen. except as they had places for them. They gave the switch- men until Wednesday to accept this offer. The offer was immediately re- jected by the labor leaders.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-28
GIRL STOLE TO GET HUSBAND. Lame Aneeline Alleged to Have Taken
 $30oo0 from Fathers Bank.

Chicago, Dec. 27.-An unusual story was outlined today at the trial of eight Italians accused of conspiring with crippled IT year old Angelina Schia- vone to rob her father, 8 widely known Italian banker
 In the opening argument Assistant States Attorney Fleming told the jury that Francisco Schiavone, an uncle of Angeline told the girl three years ago to get all the money she could from her fathers bank and bring it to him He would save it for her. and, when she had competence, she could marry his son, Michael.
 The girl was employed in her fath- CTS bank. It is alleged that he thefts aggregated $30,000 before she was de- tected. When the money from the bank was found in her possession last winter, she feared that she would be unable to marry. and had tried to win a husband with her fathers money.
 The eight defendants to the conspi- rary charge are all relatives of the banger. Angeline was also indicted, but will have a separate trial
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-28
NEW RIFF UPRISING REPORTED
Sidi Mohammed Said to Be Trying to Drive Spaniards Out Entirely.

New York, Dec. 27.--A despatch to the United Press from Gibraltar says: "A renewal of the warfare of the Riff tribesmen against the Spanish forces in Morocco, having as it's object the complete expulsion of Spaniards from Morocco, is indicated today by the ac- tions of Sidi Mohammed Mizzian. one of the Riff leaders, who is preaching a holy war against the Spaniards and is drawing hundreds of tribesmen to his standard.
 "Sidi is taking advantage of the par tial withdrawal of the Spanish forces from Melilla and the surrounding country. Heavy supplies of arms and ammunition are arriving in Morocco from Germany. for the use of the Riff fans
 General Marina is still in com mand of the Spanish forces in Mo- rocco, and declares himself able to suppress any new rebellion"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-28
MRS. FORD FELL ON IcY STREET
Alleged RlacknnaiIer Unable to Appear
 for Trial.

Cincinnati Dec. 27.-hIrs. Jeanette Stewart Ford, who is charged with blackmail in connection with the em- bezzlement of s643.0o0 from the local offices of the Big Four railroad by Charles l.. Warriner, will not be brought to trial until January 10. The case was called today in the criminal court, but Mrs. Ford's attorneys se- cured a continuance on the ground that their client had sustained a severe fall on the frozen pavement and was un- able to be present.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-28
BODY OF ARTIST REMINGTON
Taken to Canton, N. Y., Where Funeral
 Services Will Be Held Today.

Ridgefeld, Conn.,, Dec. 27.-After a brief service of prayer at the house, the body of Frederic Remington, the artist, who died here yesterday, was taken late this afternoon to Canton, N. r., where the funeral service and intefment will take place tomorrow af- ternoon. The services at the house were read by Rev. John H. Chapman, rector of the Episcopal church in this place, and were attended only by the immediate relatives and close friends of the artist, some of the latter coming up from New York. The funeral par ty, consisting of the relatives and a few friends, expects to reach Canton tomorrow morning about 10 o'clock. The body will be taken directly to the Upiversalist church, where in the af- ternoon the services will be held. Rev. Dr. Gunnison, president of St. Law renee university, will officiate.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-28
WEARING A SLOUGH HAT.
 AND BoBTAILED oVERcoAT President Taft Dared the Slippery
 PaVements in Long Walk.

Washington, Dec. 27-Armed with a huge stick and accompanied by Capt. Archibald Butt, the president late to- day dared the slippery pavements and took a long walk through the streets of the capital He wore a slouch hat and bobtailed overcoat, while his military aide was in plain civilian dress
 Behind them trailed two secret serv- Ice men who did not look as though they relished the job. The danger of the president falling on the ice. with possibly serious results, and his sub sequent removal to the White house, did not seem to appeal to them. Only few persons recognized the chief executive during the stroll. The pres ident returned to the White house aft CT dusk
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-28
CLYDE LINER AT ANCHOR,
 BADLY DISABLED RUDDER
The Iroquois, from Charleston, s. O..
 for New York.

Norfolk Va. Dec. 27.-Wireless messages received here late today say the Clyde line steamer lroquois, Cap- tain Ingram. from Charleston, s. C., for New York. is at anchor off Frying Pan shoals. N. C.. with a badly dls- abled rudder.
 The Iroquois left Jacksonville De- cember 20. touching at Charleston.
 Tampa. Fla. Dec. 27.-A wireless message tonight from the steamer Iro- auois bore the information that th8 Mallory liner San Marcos answered the IS. O. S." call of the crippled ship and went 10 her assistance. The San Mar cos started towing her, but the sea was so heavy that the hawser parted and 1t was decided to anchor until morning.
 The Clyde liner Mohawk later join- ed the vessels and is now lying there until morning. when the vessel will bo taken to New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-28
Philadelphia Recovering from Storm
 Paralysis.

Philadelphia, Dec. 27.-Rapid strides were made today in the work of clear ing away the snow which encountered the tracks and paralyzed the railroad and street car traffic in this city and in adjoining sections of the country. Normal conditions should prevail by tomorrow night. Through trains from the west are arriving at Harrisburg practically on time, but owing to the great number of delayed trains ahead they are moving slowly from there to this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-28
.THlMBLE SHOAL LIGHTsHIP
 DESTROYED BY FIRE
After Being Rammed and Cut Almost
 in Two by Schooner.

Newport News, Va, Dec 27.-Having been rammed and almost cut in two by the four-masted schooner Malcolm Baxter, Jr, the Thimble Shoal light house, four miles from Old Point Com fort, caught fire and was totally de- stroyed this morning. Assistant Keep CTS J. B. Thomas and T. l.. Faucher put off from the burning structure in rescue crew. Keeper Higgins was ab- sent when the fire occurred having gone to his home in Mathews county for Christmas.
 After the collision the Malcolm Bax- ter was lowed to Norfolk for repairs. She was damaged about the bow.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-28
Special Scrip Dividend of IS Per Cent.
 Declared.

Philadelphia. Dec. 27.-The board of directors of the Lehigh Coal and Nav igation company today declared a spe- cial scrip dividend of 15 per cent. payable March l. 1910, to stockholders Of record January 3l. 1910. This amount, based upon the outstanding capitalization of the company means a distribution of ss.150.0o0 among the stockholders and brings the capitaliz- ation up to $24150.00 The stock is now selling close to s125 a share. or about s75 above par. The company re- gently increased it's dividend rate from [ to 10 per cent. per annum
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-28
Woman Robber in Man,s earb.

Binghamton, N. Y, Dec. 27.-Mrs. Ella Miner of Great Bend, Pa., has been arrested for robbing the Great Bend postoffice last week, and $145 has been recovered. The arrest followed the confession of Walter Wilmont, who declared that a woman disguised as Q man had committed the deed. The money was found buried beneath a barn.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-28
$61 1881 Taxes Paid on Playing Cards
 Durinu November.

Washington. Dec. 27.-The people of the United States paid $61 ,3Sl taxes on playing cards during November last. an increase of S11.46I over the cOrre- sponding period of 1908. This fact is shown in the detailed statement of re- eeipts of internal revenue for the last month. made public today. With few exceptions. most of which are unim- portant in amount. the items of taxa tion in the November statement show material increases over those of year ago, the net increase aggregating $2,- 6q5 717
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-28
DAY TRADE SCHOOL IN KANSAS. Site Valued at s75o,ooO to Be oHsr,-d
 the State.

Lawrence. Kas.. Dec. 27.-Haslsell largest Indian school in the United States is to be offered to the state of Kansas as 6 site for the establishment Of day trade school. according to an announcement made by Supt. H. R. Peairs today.
 Mir. Peairs, who has just been ap- pointed supervisor of Indian schooil. says he has discussed the matter wi6h R. c. Valentine. United States com missioner of Indian affairs, and tint he looks with favor on the plan.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-28
Mrs. Eptinger Will Be Allowed to
 I and

Washington, Dec. 27.-Secretary Na- gel of the department of commerce and laoor directed today that Mrs. Mary A. Eptinger, the one legged woman, recently denied permission to enter the United States at Boston, be allowed to land. Mrs. Eptinger came from Eng land arriving at Boston December 10. She was detained by the immigration officials there on the ground that she might become a public charge.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-28
DIAMOND SHOALS LIGHTsHlP
 BLOWN OUT OF POSITION.
And Has Not Been Repaced-Ward
 Liner Sends Wireless.

Savannah, Ga, Dec. 27.-The Ward line steamship Havana New York to Havana, reported by wireless today that during the severe storm of Christi mas day the Diamond Shoals lightship was blown out of her position and has not been replaced.
 According to the Havana, the wind reached a velocity of 90 miles an hour and the barometer fell to 2S60
 All coast shipping due at Savannah is greatly delayed
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-28
PRESIDENT AND MRS. TAFT
 TO ATTEND THE WEDDING
In New York, Dec. 30, of George H.. Snowden and Miss Louise Taft, Daughter of Presidents Brother.

New York, Dec. 27.-George Hogg Snowden, 26 years old. who is in the lumber business at Seattle, obtained a license at City hall today to wed Miss Louise Witherbeen Taft, the q year old daughter of Henry W. Taft. broth CT Of the president. The wedding will be held at the Taft home here on De- cember 30.
 President and Mrs. Taft are expect ed in New York early Wednesday to attend the wedding. Only members of the two families will be present on account of the recent death of the presidents sister-in-law, Mrs. Horace Taft of Connecticut.
 The bride and bridegroom will take q honeymoon trip for six or eight months In Europe. and will make their home in Seattle.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-28
Acted as Secretary of the Navy

Washington. Dec. 27.-Rear Admiral Nicholson, the youngest rear admiral'' in point of service and in reality only a captain, was acting secretary of the navy today. Secretary Meyer was ab- sent on important business. and As- sistant Secretary Winthrop was in- specting the navy yard at New York. so Rear Admiral Nicholson. who was installed last week as chief of the bu- reau of navigation. became the head of the department for the time being.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-28
Denial of Sale of DMoffstt Rosd.r

Denver Col. Dec. 27.-D. H. Moi fatt, president of the Denver, North western & Pacific railroad, known as the "Moffatt road" denied today a story published in a Denver paper that the Rock Island system has acquired control of the Moffatt road. There's not word of truth in it." said he. 'AThe Moffatt road is not sold. No one from the Rock IAland system has seen me about the possible sale of the road and do not expect anyone to sec m@~
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-28

Hamburg, Dec. 27.-The sessions of the International Zionist congress were resumed today and were taken up largely with an animated criticism of the management of the organization, which some of the delegates condemn ed severely. It was contended that no leader existed who was capable of creating enthusiasm among the mass es. David Wolffsohn of Cologne, pres- ident of the executive committee, warmly defended the officials and their work The American delegates took no part in the discussion.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-28
Cornerstone of New York's New Mu-
 nicipa Building Laid.

New York, Dec. 27.-As one of the last official acts of his last week as mayor of New York George B. Mc- Clellan today laid the cornerstone of the new municipal building near the Brooklyn bridge terminal. Boiling wa ter was used to prevent the mortar from freezing.
 After the four-ton granite block was swung into place the retiring mayor touched it with silver trowel and de- clared that the stone was well laid. The new building will be a monster of twenty three stories, costing $6,000,0 900, and will be ready in January, 1912.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-28
CONDITIONS IN CONNECTICUT
Beginning to Show Improvements Trains Forwarded by "card System"

New Haven. Dec. 27.-Conditions throughout the state, resulting from the snow storm which Saturday and Sunday swirled over Connecticut. ri- valing. except for the snow. the bliz- gard conditions of 1888. began to show improvement and railroad and trolley traffic. as we'll as telegraph and tele- phone communication. which had been greatly impeded and fin some sections held up was again regaining a nor nal state. While through the north western and western parts of the state railroad traffic was either blocked or impeded. 1t was the eastern part of the state which showed the greater effects of the storm. telegraph and tel ephone poles being leveled in great numbers. Along the Shore line of the New York, New Haven & Hartford railroad 1t was found necessary to re- sort to the "card system" for sending forward the trains
 So far only five fatalities have been reported as a result of the storm, two at Sc mour, two at Willimantic. and one at New Haven.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-28
GORDON TO SUCCEED M'LAuRIN.
OkoIona Man Noned for U. S. Sena- tor by Governor of Mississippi.

Jackson, Miss, Dec. 27.-Gov. Noel today announced the appointment of Colonel James Gordon or Okolona as United States senator from Mississip- pi. to succeed the late A. J. McLaurin.
 The appointment is only until the legislature can elect a senator for the unexpired term, and is made with the understanding that Senator Gordon will not be a candidate for this term.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-28
YALE GRADUATE OF 1894
 COMMITTED SUICIDE
In a Shabby Room at SeattIe-Ray- mond Lloyd, Insurance Agent.

Seattle. Wash, Dec. 27.-Raymond Lloyd, 35 years old, an insurance agent. Yale graduate of 1894, commit ted suicide in a shabby room today by swallowing carbolic acid. Lloyd. who was unmarried, was son of Major H. P. Lloyd of New York. Raymond Lloyd came here six years ago. He feared that his mind was failing.
 In Lloyd's effects were found let ters from his father, saying that he had spent thousands of dollars on the son and could do no more for him.
 New York. Dec. 27.-Major H. P. Lloyd said tonight that Raymond Lloyd. who was his only son, had been i'll in Seattle for a month, and that the private advices of his death did not intimate that it was case of suicide. He said his son was successful in bus mess and had no financial troubles of any sort. Major Lloyd is a retired lawyer and a veteran of the civil war.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-28
Capital Stock Increased from $1o,ooo to
 $20,0OO,O ,OO0.

Harrisburg, Pa.. Dec. 27.-The Bald win Locomotive works of Philadelphia. which was recently incorporated, today filed notice of an increase of capital stock from s10.000 to s20, 100000. eThe company paid bonus of s66,s33 to the state
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-28
Steamship Arrivals.

At Queenstown: Dec. 27 Maure- tania, from New York for Liverpool
 At Liverpool: Dec. 2s, Celtic. from New York.
 At Glasgow: Dec. 27. California from New York.
 At Naples: Dec. 22. Argentina, from New York.
 At Copenhagen: Dec. 22. HelIig Olav from New York.
 At Fishguard: Dec. 27. Mauretania, from New York via Queenstown for Liverpool
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-28
NO POSSIBLE CHANGE OF CATACLYSM TO END THE WORLD
Through Atmospheric or Geologic Eruption or Collision of the Planets.

Boston, Dec. 27.-That there is no possible chance for cataclysm which will bring about the end of the world through collision of the planets or other atmospheric or geo. logic eruption, was the claim of Prof. T. c. Chamberlin of Chicago. retiring president of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, at the meeting of the delegates to the associations 61st meeting, held in Sanders theater, Cambridge, tonight. The meeting marked the close of the first days convention of numerous scientic bodies which will be in ses- sion here until Thursday night.
 Professor Chamberlin's subject was "A Geologic Forecast of the Future Opportunities of Our Race"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-28

Brussels, Dec 27.-Baron Goffinet, private secretary of the late King Leo pold on being examined today before q notary at the instance of the daugh- ters of the late monarch, gave evidence indicating that Leopold's private for tune was between $S,000,000 and $S,- 000 000
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-28
Louise Tstrazrini Unable to Appear.

Cincinnati, Dec 27.-Because of an attack of laryngitis, Louise Tetrazzini, priina donna, could not appear tonight in Lucia Di Lammermoor" She is scheduled to appear tomorrow in Ira viotia.r but her physicians say that she may not be able sto keep her en-
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-28
Senators Homeward Bound from
 Panama.

Washington, Dec. 27.-The U. s. s. Dolphin, with a small party of sena- tors on board, has left Cristobal. Pan- anna, on her way back to Washington, according to despatch received at the navy department today.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-28
Ex-PREsIDENT ZELAYA TALKS
 ABOUT CANNON AND GRocE.

Attributes His Troubles to the Ameri-
 can Vice Consul at Managua.
 Salina Cruz, Mexico, Dec. 21.-De- eiaring the attitude of Secretary Knox