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Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
PRESIDENT ZELAYA WORKING TO BRING ABOUT INTERVENTION
Chooses This Form of Humiliation Rather Than Defeat by Estrada.

Panama, Dec. Alt is the opinion of Panamans that President Zelaya of Nicaragua is riding to fall. that he is deliberately working to bring about Intervention by the United States, having chosen this form of humiliation in preference tc the greater one of suffering defeat the hands of Estrada and the revoutionists.
 ZeIaya Worth $2o,000,o0o.
 For the past sixteen years, during which Zelava has been in power, ac- cording to the statements of men now on the isthmus, who are conversant with affairs in that republic, Nicara- qua has been ruled by group of eight daring, clever and constituencies men, who have looked upon the country as their own personal property. This group has grown enormously rich by a systematized pillage of the revenues of the state and of individuals. It is estimated that Zelaya is worth about. 20000 900 gold. most of which he has invested in Brussels and London.
 Chief Cause of Present Revolution.
 It is said to be well established that the chief cause of the present revolu- tion was the failure of Zelaya to dis tribute among his seven associates a loan of $5.0O0,000 obtained recently in 1IuTOpe. 1He seven were gwen d SUdTe of the money, but not on the basis of apportionment which had governed these distributions in the past They remonstrated at this, but all to no purpose. Zelaya refused to pay off on the old basis and even threatened that If they did not submit gracefully he would turn against them the system which they had jointly organized. This system was simple but effective.
 Methods of ZeIaya's Agents.
 Its modus operandi was about as follows: Whenever in any region of the country a citizen was found in lawful possession of a piece of property of any considerable value, an agent of the group was sent to him to ask the price for which he would sell it. When the price was made known the agent would offer to buy it for about one tenth of its value. This offer being refused the agent was then at liberty to outline his proposed retaliation, say ing:
 'If you do not sell we will. denounce you as conspirator We will spread rumors about your activity in behalf of the revolutionary faction, which we are careful always to have stirring about somewhere in the country We will produce witnesses who will swear to having been employed by you as in your negotiations with the rebels. We will try you with our judges, in our court. before our jury, and sentence you to be shot as a
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
FRENCH LINER TWO DAYS LATE
Reached New York With Her Engines
 Working Misfit Fashion.

New York. Dec .12-The twin screw liner La Lorraine steamed up the har- bor to her pier this morning with her starboard engine working triple expan- sion and her port~engine working com pound She made nearly her whole passage in this misf1t fashion. A week ago tonight, in the height of the gale, the intermediate cylinder of the port engine went out of commission with terrifying spasm.
 The Lorraine was two days late. ow- ing to her accident.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
GOV. HUGHES, FATHER ILL.
This Will Prevent the Governor Deliv-
 ering Dodge Lecture at Vale.

New Haven, Conn, Dec. 12.-That Governor Hughes of New York. ow- ing to the illness of his father, will not deliver the concluding lecture in the Dodge course at Yale university Mon day and Tuesday, was made known by the university authorities tonight on the receipt of message from the gov ernor ito the effect that he would be unable to come to New Haven. Gov ernor Hughes was to have been with President Taft guest of the chamber of commerce Tuesday evening. At the request of Governor Hughes no change will be made in the arrangements for the reception to be given by President Hadley at the art school Monday even ing
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
Man in Apoplectic Fit Torn by Pet
 Bull, Terrier

New York; Dec. 12.-When Mrs. Emma Scheurman returned to her flat in Harlem today, she found her pet bull terrier, Buster, covered with blood and crouched whining under a table. Passing to an adjoining room, she was mortified to find her brother, Carl Limperi. a clerk. 45 years old, stretched out dead on the floor. the face horribly mutilated by the dogs teeth. It is believed that Limperi who was subject to apoplexy, fell uncon- scious and was attacked by the ani- mal
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
BOY WILL BE SENT
 TO HIS HOME.
Herman Baker Gets Out of Jail Today and is Anxious to See Oedensburg.

After having served out his fine and costs in the county jail here, Herman Baker, the 16 year old boy who was arrested by Constable Stanton near Maplewood upon complaint of Salem authorities, as Nhe had stolen some money there, will be released this morning. Constable Stanton has talk en an interest in the lad, who told him that he ran away from Ogdens- burg, N. F. with several other boys who deserted him at New London. He finally made his way to Salem, where he worked for MT. Winterger. He ad- mitted taking the money and it was found upon him. He is very anxious to- get home and the constable with City Missionary Northrop will see that he gets the funds. He will probably be started on his journey today and de- clares that when he gets there he will stick
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
KING LEOPOLD SERIOUSLY ILL.
Suffered Relapse Yestrday and the
 End Believed to Be Near.

Brussels, Dec. fixing Leopold, who has been seriously ill for the past fortnight, but who was believed to be convalescent. suffered a sudden re- lapse today and his condition Is con sidered very grave. An official bulle- tin relative to his condition says: "The rheumatic pains have disappeared but the king is suffering from a disquiet- ing affection of the abdomen"
 Brussels. Dec. 12s-The king had a light sleep during the early part of the night. His physicians will hold a con- sultation at seven o'clock in the morn ing to decide upon the advisability of an operation.
 Brussels Dec. 12.-King Leopold's condition remained unchanged at mid night.
 Cardinal Mercier, archbishop of Mechlin. will administer the last sac- ramnntz tamnxrow unorning
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
Two Very Important Recommendations
 by Secretary NaaIe.

Washington. Dec. 12.-The report of Secretary Nagel of the department of commerce and labor, made public tonight contains two very important recommendations The first Is that the bureau of corporations be develop ed and expanded into an agency to per- form for the whole country what it has been doing in specific instances.
 Another important recommendation made by Secretary Nagel in his report is that there be broader and more ef- slave traffic.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
storebreakers at Bristol.

Bristol, Conn.,; Dec. 12.-The store of the Bristol Hardware company was broken into early today and between $5 and $6 in money taken from the cash drawer, which was broken open. A quantity of razQrs and knives which had been piled up to take away were left on a counter Entrance was gain ed through a rear basement window from which the glass had been re- nnvad
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
HORSE AND WAGON IN
 NORTH MAIN STREET STOLEN.
Belonged to William Mish and Was Tied Just Beyond the Marguerite.

It was reported to Captain Linton Sunday evening by William Mish of the Falls that his team, which was tied to a pole in front of the first house in North Main street beyond the Mar guerite building, had been stolen. It was taken about 10 o'clock, he having been at the house a half hour, but the team was there fifteen minutes before he came out, as he looked out at that time to see that it was there. The horse is chestnut colored, weigh ing HOO, slightly lame in a forward foot, and is attached to a two-seated surrey with two lamps.
 MT. Mish stated that he and friend had stopped there to call on a friend and it was while they were in the house that the team was taken. Mir Mish started out to look for the team, but his friend told him: Tt isn't neces- sary for us to look for the team; tell the police and let them do it''
 Captain Linton informed the men, but nothing was learned of the team Sunday night.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
THE NEW DANIEL COMET
 ONLY 56,ooo,ooo MILES AWAY
Has a Diameter Three Times ss Large
 as This Earth.

Princeton. N. J., Dec. 12.-Fifty-six million miles from the earth. 146, ,000,- 900 miles from the sun and more than three times as large as the earth in diameter-these are the facts which have been determined by zaccheus Daniel. '0s. a graduate student of Princeton university. about the new comet which he discovered on tho evening of December 6 last. whilo perched on the roof of the Princeton observatory. sweeping the haavens as he has done on every clear night. win ter and summer. for years, with his five and three-quarter-i telescope.
 Mir. Daniel holds the Thaw fellow ship in astronomy, the annual income of a gift of s10.00O by Mrs. William Thaw of Pittsburg.
 The comet discovered by him last week is his third.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
Sneak Thief Got Gold Watch and s7o
 in Money

South Manchester. Conn.,, Dec. 12.- Securing entrance to the home of Miss Annie Stuckavich. on Keeney court to- day, on the plea that he wished to bor- row a needle and thread, a strange man ransacked the house, secured $70 and a gold watch and made his es- cape. The authorities are searching for him.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
BOMB FOR AN EDITOR.
Explosion Damages Office of a St.
 Louis Weekly Publication.

St. Louis, Dec. 12.-The explosion of what is supposed to have been a dy- namite bomb, Saturday night, damaged the Granite building. at Fourth and Market streets. The police believe that an attempt was made to wreck the office of a weekly publication which has recently been criticising public men of St. Louis.
 The damage is slight So far as known no one was injured.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
ENVIRONMENTS STRIKE.
Little Change in the Situation
 Freight Moving Satisfactorily.

St. Paul. Minn., Dec. 12.-There was little change today in the switchmen's strike situation. The railroads say Yley are moving freight satisfactorily and are steadily improving the service, while the strikers dispute this asser- tion.
 The executive council of the Minne- sota State Federation of Labor adopt ed resolutions today favoring arbitra- tion of the strike and asking Govern or Eberhardts assistance in procuring arbitration.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
HURRY CALL FOR MARINES.
Drafts Made Sunday Upon the New
 England Navy Yards.

Boston, Dec. 12.-A hurry call for marines to proceed with the cruiser Prairie on her interrupted trip from Philadelphia to Colon was made from Washington upon the three New Eng land navy yards. It yielded but 96 men, drafts of 25 men from Charles town, 39 from Portsmouth and 32 from Newport R. l., all that were availa- ble.
 The men have orders to report at the League Island navy yard, Philadel- phia, in heavy marching order. and will leave tomorrow evening. It is understood the Prairie will sail late Tuesday or early Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
suspected of steaIina Copper Wire.

. Danbury. Conn.,. Dec. 12.-Suspected of knowing something about the re-
 cent extensive thefts of copper wire from the New York. New Haven and Hartford railroad. Edward Cummings, a linernan, of Riversdale, N. Y.. and
 W. s. Taylor of Bridgeport were ar rested here today by the police and locked up on charges of vagrancv. The arrests followed an attempt by the two men to sell a large quantity of cup
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
FIRE ISLAND SURF MAN
 HEARD 6UZzINe HIGH IN AIR
Companions Say He Mistook Flock of
 Geese for AeropIane.

New York. Dec. 12.--willlam Leach. one of the surf men of the Fire Is- land life saving station, believes ho heard an ,aeroplane pass high above him while he was doing patrol duty at 7.15 o'clock tonight. First. he heard a buzzing high in the air. and what ever made it, he says. passed directly over his head, but at a height beyond his ability to estimate. The noise ho heard resembled the rattle and hum of a high speed motor. running wide open.
 All efforts to convince Leach that he may have mistaken a flock of geese for an aeroplane only makes him laugh. He says he has heard too many geese pass overhead at night to con- fuse the sound of their flight with the exhaust of a gasoline motor.
 Whatever made the noise seemed to be pointing across the lower harbor for the New Jersey shore. Leach ad- mlts that, owing to thick weather. his eyes could not confirm his ears.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
FELL FROM EXPRESS TRAIN.
Michael Hurley Seriously Injured on
 Bridgeport Viaduct.

Bridgeport. Conn, Dec. 12.-Michael Hurley of Westfeld Mass. fell from the Washington Express as it rounded the curve on the viaduct in this city at 10 o'clock this morning and sustained injuries from which it is expected he cannot recover. As no one saw it. the cause of the accident is a mystery. A resident near the viaduct saw the man on the ground and summoned assist ance. The mar, is now at the Bridge port hospital suffering from numerous MT. Hurfey stated that he was passing from one coach to another, but has no recollection of how the accident occur red. The gates on both cars were clos- ed, and officials aver that he must have jumped over them.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13

Constantinople, Dec. 12.-Twenty- six Moslems were executed at Aanda yes- terday and today in connection with the April massacres. Great crowds witnessed the executions, and the rel atives of the condemned, together with thousands of others, joined in the manifestations of grief.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
Committed Suicide on Railroad Train.

Harrisburg, Dec. 12-John Miller, superintendent of Mallen National bank building of Pittsburg, committed suicide by cutting his throat with razor on the main line express west on the Pennsylvania railroad, near Down. ingtown, today. Miller had been to At lantic City for his health, and it is SUD- posed he became Respondent over fail ing to recover
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
OPENING OF THE SEASON,
 FIVE SKATERS DROWNED.
Ventured on Thin Ice sunday-Four of
 the Victims Were Boys.

Philadelphia, Dec. 12.-Five deaths marked the opening of the ice skating season today in this state and New Jersey. Four of the victims were boys who had ventured on thin ice, and the fifth a father, who was drowned in four feet of water after rescuing his 12 year old son from a similar fate Charles Rell, 32 years old, of Camden. N. J., was skating with his son at Forest Lake park. The boy broke through the thin ice and his father went to his res- cue After lifting the boy to firm ice the man fell back into the water and was drowned before assistance reached him.
 The other victims were: William W. Ease. IA years, and Robert Glunt, 16 years, drowned in the Susquehanna river at Williamsport, Pa; Stanley Shenk, 16, and Harry Hoefel, 13 years, drowned at Lancaster Pa
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
'Leper' Early
 In Freight Car
TRAVELLED THAT WAY FROM
 WASHINGTON. TO NEW YORK.
PRIVATE GAR EXPENSE S8s
Veteran of Cuba and Philippines Wait ing to Be Examined at Rockefeller Institute of Medical Research.

New York, Dec. 12-John R. Early, who arrived from Washington in a special freight car yesterday morning, is now in the city, waiting to be exam ined by Dr. Simon Flexner, head of the Rockefeller Institute of Medical Re- search. The health authorities of the District of Columbia say that he is a leper. Other physicians, who have had experience in dealing with sufferers from leprosy, say that he is not. Freight Car All by Himself at Cost
 of $S9.
 Dr. Woodward was so anxious to get Early safely started for New York that he ith Dr. Fowler, escorted him to the railroad yard in his automobile, and kept him warm on the way with his own laprobes. Fearless as to his own safety, he took off his glove and shook hands with 'the leper," while wishing him a speedy and uninterrupted trip to foreign parts.
 Early was then shown to the private
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
War Veteran Run Down by Auto.

Wallingford, Conn, Dec. 12-Cal- win Greene. 66. veteran of the civil war, was run into by an automobile owned by Frederick Backes, here to- day. and received a broken arm. a broken collarbone and two fractured ribs. He was taken to the New Haven hospital. where it is said his injuries will not prove fatal.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
In Preoarious Condition from FsII.

Bridgeport. Conn. Dec. 12.-Frank Godo, a guest at a 1ollihcation in the West End here tonight, fell down stairn as he was about to depart and is now in St. Vlncents hospital, suffering from a laceration of the scalp. Reports from the hospital late tonight arc that tho man is in a precarious condition and may not recover.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
Cry of Fire Caused Panic in Th.st.r.

Cleveland. Dec. RIA cry of "Firels started when a woman fell down stairs from the balcony of the Majestic the- ater here tonight caused a panic fin the crowded house. Mrs. William Richter. Miss Mary Corrigan and Mise Mar{ McCafferty were crushed in the crowd and removed in ambulances. Many other women and a number of chiidern sustained minor iniuxisk
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13

Nose Torn of bv Pet Fox Terrier.
 New York, Des. 12.-Mrs. Emily Beckers tried to rout her pet fox ter rier Gyp, from her bed tonight and the dog fastened it's teeth in her nose. Relatives tried to beat and pull instead of choke the dog off. When he finally came away it was with the tip of his mistress nose in his teeth.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13

knud Rasmussen, the Danish ex- plorer, says nothing has been produced or proved up to the present that could sake his confidence in Dr. Cook
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13

London, Dec 12.-Laurence Irving and Mrs. Irving, who is known on the stage as Mabel Hackney, sailed for the United States Saturday to present in that country Briuex's play, '-The Incu- bus"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
Death of Rev. pr. John MeDewoII
 Leavitt.

Annapolis. Dec. i2.-Rev Dr. John McDowen Leavitt. former president of St. Johns college of this city. and of Lehigh university. distinguished as a minister. educator and writer. died to- day of age. He was 80 years old
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13

The British Admiralty is experi- menting with a torpedo which picks up sound and tracks it down, and has been named "the torpedo with a brin."
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13

A Wright AeropIane Lost Its Balance while passing over Johannisthal field. near Berlin, Germany, and Captain Engelhardt. the pilot. was rendered unconscious by the fall.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
Shot by Mysterious Masked Man.

Philadelphia, Dec. 12.-John McGow- an, who was shot by a mysterious masked man in the northern section of this city, early Saturday morning. died today in a hospital.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13

Colon, Dec. 12.-The United States transport Dixie. with 700 marines aboard, which sailed from Philadelphia December 6, arrived here at o'clock this morning. The Dixie proceeded to dock il. Cristobal, where cars were in waiting to transfer the men, provis- Ions and ammunition to Panama.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13

Naples. Dec. 12.-Nine workmen were suffcoated while working in a compressed air compartment in the harbor here today. Three others were rescued.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
Senator Raines HoIdinq His Own.

Canandaigua, N. T.. Dec Estate Senator John Raines. who has been critically i'll for several days, was hold ing his own tonight, according to a statement issued by the attending phy- sicians
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
Condensed Telegrams


 Colonel Roosevelt Arrived at Nairobi, health
 Three Men Trapped in a Lake of Tar afire near Philadelphia were burned to death.
 Tuesday, December 21, has been set Tor the beginning of the holding of re- cess of congress.
 The City Authorities of Spokane, wash, have seized an issue of the In- dustrial Worker
 Smoke from Fire at the Mouth of the shaft suffocated three coal miners near Johnstone, Ia.
 James F. Curtis of Boston, the new assistant secretary of the treasury. en- tered on the discharge of his new du- ties.
 A Tavernkeeper at Marseilles, France, shot his mother and cut the throats of his wife and their three children.
 Orders Were Issued to All Branches of the war department forbidding off, cials tp make contracts with the Stan dard Oil Co.
 Captain Bowyer, superintendent of the naval academy, told the house committee that hazing is a thing of the past at Annapolis.
 In his Annual Report, General Bell, chief of staff, recommends provision for the raising of an army of volun- teers in the event of war
 knud Rasmussen, the Danish ex- plorer, says nothing has been produced or proved up to the present that could sake his confidence in Dr. Cook.
 The British Admiralty is experi- menting with torpedo which picks up sound and tracks it down, and has been named "the torpedo with a brin."
 H. H. Bennett, expert of the bureau of soils. reports that from an agri- cultural standpoint Panama is pos sessed of possibilities as yet practical ly undeveloped.
 A Wright AeropIane Lost Its Balance while passing over Johannisthal field. near Berlin, Germany, and Captain Engelhardt. the pilot. was rendered unconscious by the fail.
 The Pope Received Monsignor Seton of Newark, N. J., who presented him an album, containing pictures of the houses of the Sisters of Charity in the United States founded by Mother Se- ton.
 After Being on Trial Four Days, James H. Loughran of Hazleton. Pa, sued by Miss Mamie Cunius of White Haven for breach of promise, was or- dered by the grand jury to pay her s200.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13

H. H. Bennett. expert of the bureau of soils. reports that from an agri- cultural standpoint Panama is pos sessed of possibilities as yet practical ly undeveloped.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13

James E. Curtis of Boston, the new assistant secretary of the treasury. en- tered on the discharge of his new du- ties.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
Cabled Paragraphs

Havana, Dec. 12.-The American baseball team defeated the Alemendars by score of 4 to l today.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13

The Pope Received Monsignor Seton of Newark, N. J., who presented him an album, containing pictures of the houses of the Sisters of Charity in the United States founded by Mother Se- ton.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13

of special construction. He refuses ia tell where the machine is at present, but says he will bring 1t to Worcester in February tor a public demonstra- tion.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13

In his Annual Report, General Bell, chief of staff, recommends provision for the raising of an army of volun- teers in the event of war
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
Asphyxiated by Gas Stove Fumes.

Asphyxiated by Gas Stove Fumes.
 Topeka, Kan, Dec. 12.-John Rich ards, his wife and son, Thomas Rich ards. were asphyxiated by fumes from a gas stove in their home tonight. The three bodies were found by the wife of the younger Richards. @
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
Team Found This Mornino.

After o'clock this morning Police men Casey and Bray found the team in Greeneville near Second street, John Kosinsky driving it. He was arrested and said he was bound for Jewett City.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
Member of First Wisconsin Legislature
 naad

Janesville, Wis. Dec. 12.-william H. Tripp. age SS years, member of the first Wisconsin legislature, and a delegate to the national republican convention that nominated Abraham Lincoln for president in 1860, died at his home today.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
Naviaation on Hudson About cIosed,

Catckill. N T., Dec. 12.-Hudson riv- CT men here predict the close of navi- gation on the-upper Hudson tomorrow. From Albany down the river is full of aasxing ice.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13

Smoke from Fire at the Mouth of the shaft suffocated three coal miners near Johnstone, Pa.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13

Two SchooIteachers Drowned While
 Skating. Oak Harbor, Ohio. Dec. 12.-Nelson Davis, 19, and Mary Mylander, 21. both school teachers, were downed today while skating on the Portage river.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13

Colonel Roosevelt Arrived at Nairobi, British East Africa, in the best of health.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13

Three Men Trapped in a Lake of Tar afire near Philadelphia were burned to death.