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The Green Forest tribune., 1909-07-30
Scholarship Examination Arranged.

The examination for Arkansas Fed eration of Women's Clubs scholar ships in the University of Arkansas will be held August 6 and ', accord ing to announcement. The examina- tion will be held by the county ex- aminer of each county, who will de- eide upon and publish the place of holding tho examination for his coun- ty. Each applicant will be expected to pay fee of one dollar to the ex- aminer. The papers will be sent to the examining board of the universi- ty, who will grade the papers and award the scholarships. The sehol- arships are for one year. One pays $145 and the other S140, which is ex- pected to pay the expenses the first year Ono scholarship is awarded to young man and the other to young womans Of the two winners, the one making the higheot grade will receive the $145.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
REIGN OF TERROR IN MANAeuA.
More Than Five Hundred Persons in
 Chains in Prison.

Bluefelds, Nicaragua, Dec. 12.-It is learned from an authoritative source that reign of terror is being main tained in Managua and that not less than 500 persons identified with polit- ical affairs are in chains in the prison. Catholic society has been ordered to cease sending food to the prison CTS, and these are in a fair way to starve to death, for they are allowed only two cents a day for food. Cor poral punishment is meted out daily to various alleged offenders.
 Zelaya, in order to create an impress sion that the sentiment of the people of Managua is hostile towards America and Americans, recently ordered Ame lio Estrada, a prominent liberal and brother of the revolutionist chief, to organize demonstration against that country and people, but this he refused to do, and Zelaya had him arraigned on a fictitious charge.
 It is understood that Dr. Julian Iri- as, the minister general, who has many adherents at Leon and Gilman dega, has been making attempts to start an uprising in his favor as Ze- laya's successor, but whether with Ze- laya's consent is not known. It is reported also that Irias' home has been surrounded by soldiers.
 Further authoritative despatches re- ceived here state that five hundred of Zelaya's forces have been entrenched to prevent the American marines from passing over the bridge into Corinto.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
CREEK CATHOLIC CHURCH
 BURNED AT NEW BRITAIN
Defective Electric Wiring Believed to
 Be Cause of Fire.

New Britain. Conn. Dec. 12.-Short- ly after the close of vespers in Holy Trinity Greek Catholic church today. the building was discovered to be on fire and despite the efforts of the fire department-burned to the ground with a loss of $15,000. mostly covered by insurance, During the course of the fire several of the adjoining buildings caught fire. and it was with much dif ficulty that the fire was kept from spreading. When the tower on the building fell a quantity of hose and some of the fire apparatus was buried under the debris. Bremen working in front of the church narrowly es- capped being hit by the falling timbers.
 The edi1ce was the property of The odore Dujak. who purchased the build ing when it was sold under foreclos- ure proceedings brought by the hold CTS of a mortgage. The foreclosure was brought about by a split in the congre- gation which resulted in a fight in the church in which members of the two warning factions suffered knife wounds and were later fined heavily in the su- perior court. The present pastor if the Rev. John Hraber.
 The fire is supposed to have been caused by defective electric wiring.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
STABBED TO DEATH
 AT A SUNDAY CHRISTENING.
Bloody Fight at Torrington in Which
 Seven Men Participated.

Torrington, Conn. Dec. 12.-As the result of a fight at a christening at the home of Michel MarSle on Park place late today, George Kropa is dead from a stab wound in the heart and six of the participants of the fight are under arrest The men under arrest are Bronistaw Drynink. Stanislaw Mockewics, Michel Kisla, Mike Uteka, a brother of the murdered man, Michel Markle and John Buiak. Kropa's brother-in-la
 According to the story of one of the prisoners, the trouble started early in the day. when Kropa asked Mockewicz for $5 which he claimed was due him. The request for the money led to a war of words which was followed by a fight in which all seven men are sup posed to have taken part, though the police believe that either Drynink or Mockewicz did the stabbing, as they were the only ones who ran after Kro- pa was stabbed. They were found by the officers lying in bed at their home on Washington avenue, pretending to be asleep, and fought when arrested. The knife with which the killing was done has not been found.
 Coroner Richard T. Higgins of Win sted was notified and will hold an in- quest tomorrow morning.
 Kropa was 29 years old and had been married but eight months.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
Made Sunday, from Washington, Upon the
 Three New England Navy Yards
WILL SAIL ON THE PRAIRIE TUESDAY
Men Ordered Report at League Island Navy Yard, in Heavy Marching Order transport Dixie Arrived at Colon, Sunday Morning, with 700 Marines-Cars were in Waiting to Tranport the Men to Panama.

traitor and your property confiscated. Will you be shot or will you sell?'
 Sometimes the men were shot and the country at large imagined that these men were real traitors and con- spirators and applauded the verdict and their execution.
 When the originators of this system found themselves threatened they promptly surrendered-all save one. This. one turned revolutionist, with the result that an army of several thou sand men was soon in the field and Bluefelds and the entire eastern coast of Nicaragua was conquered.
 That is the view of the situation as taken on the isthmus, where, to be sure, there are many Nicaraguans, nat urally very strongly opposed to the present administration in their coun- try.
 Zelaya's Statement contradicted by
 Deserter.
 The statement issued by Zelaya to the effect that the revolutionists had employed the two Americans to mine the San Juan river and that they were captured after they had exploded one mine near the transport Diamante is given no credence here. This version is contradicted by a deserted from the Zelayan forces, who has confirmed the previous reports that each of the Americans was captured while recon noitering some hills near the river.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
SPIRITUAL ACADEMY CONCERT.
Pleasing Programme Enjoyed by Large
 Number.

There was a large attendance Sum day evening at the Spiritual academy on Park street at the special musical service arranged by Organist Charles w. Dowsett, whose well selected pro- gramme of vocal and instrumental numbers was finely given by those participating. Especially enjoyed for it's rendering was the solo by Mrs. Charles s. Twist, who gave by re- quest MT. Dowsett's arrangement of Nearer to Thee Two numbers by Miss Florence Wolcott were brilliant ly given in her pure toned soprano, and Miss Ruth Beetham's solo, Face to Face, was greatly enjoyed. The violin solo, Golterman's difficult Nocturne, was rendered with artistic expression and fluency by Mrs Dowsett, whose obligatos for the soloists were an add ed enjoyment to the evenings pro- gramme.
 The following were the selections: Nearer to Thee Dowsett), Mrs. Charles $. Twist; Nocturne, violin (Golter- mann), Mrs. Charles w. Dowsett: Face to Face (Johnson), Miss Ruth Beeth- am; The Spirit Light (Dowsett). Miss Florence Wolcott; Andante Religioso violin (Guilmant), Mrs. Dowsett; of- fertory, trio, Miss Hadie Blackstone, piano, Mrs. Dowsett, violin, MT. Dow sett organ; There is Land (Crownin- shield), Miss Wolcott, violin obligato, Mrs. Dowsett, piano, Miss Blackstone, organ, Mir. Dowsett.
 The pastor, Rev. A. F. Blinn, pre- sided, and spoke briefly upon the sub iect of Spiritualism at the close of the service
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
COUNTY POMONA GRANGE
 WILL MEET HERE.
Morning and Afternoon Sessions to Be Held in Pythian Hall With J. H. Hale as Speaker.

From 150 to 200 members of the 12 granges in the county are expected here on Thursday for the regular meet ing of the New London County Po- mona Grange, which is to be held in the morning and afternoon Tn Pythian nall With the worthy master, Everett P. Barnes, presiding, the morning ses- business.
 For the afternoon session, which opens at o'clock an inviting pro- gramme has been arranged by the lec- turer, G. Warren Davis, the general topic being Apples" Hon. J. Fl. Hale of Glastonbury, who speaks to the board of trade the night before, is to deliver his address on Fruit Growing for Connecticut, also before the grange meeting. The following is the pro- gramme for the afternoon: Solo, Asleep in the Deep, Mrs. Fred W. Burton of Ledyard Grange; address, Hon. J. H. Hale; recitation, Mrs. Grace H. Wheeler. Stonington grange; reading, Lucien O. Allen,worthy master of Mys- tic Grange; address, Culture to Date of Prize Winning Apples, Everett E. Brown, Wolf Den Grange, Putnam; ex- hibition display and demonstration, The Right Way to Pack Apples, Charles S. Peckham. secretary of Norwich Grange; address, Frederic W. Carey, president of the board of trade; solo, The King of the Deep Am l. Mrs. Burton; adjournment
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13

The engine was brought to stop and the crew went back to the crossing, where about four hundred feet from where the engine struck the team they found the body of a man badly man. gled and unrecognizable. Fifty feet from the crossing the body of a wo- man was found, also mangled beyond recognition.
 Identification of Victims.
 Word was sent to this place and Medical Examiner F. A. Stratton went to the scene of the accident and or dered the removal of the bodies to this place. though at that time he could not identify either O fthe bod ies. The first clue to the identity of the victims of the accident was given by the finding of a horse by the po- lice, running loose on Main street near the center of the city, with most of it's harness gone and cuts on it's legs and body. The horse was taken to a local livery stable, where it was recognized as one that had been let to Madden Saturday evening" Mad den's friends were then notified and an Identification followed.
 Police Had Been Notified that Was-
 ner's Wife Was Missing.
 Mrs. Wagner's body was identified by her husband, who had notified po- lice headquarters that his wife was missing and that he could find no trace of her. Portions of her clothing were shown Wagner, which he said were worn by his wife. How Mrs. Wagner happened to be driving with Madden at Mill Plain is not definitely kno VII, though it is understood that she went to Brewsters by train Sat urday afternoon and was probably met there by Madden, who was bringing her home.
 Madden Was Unmarried.
 Madden was 36 years old, natter by trade. and a member of the fire department, attached to Hose company No. 2. Mrs. Wagner was 3S years old and leaves besides her husband, who runs a cigar store and barber shop, three children.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
DEATH OF REV. p. c. DUNCAN.
A Talented Young Priest Passes Away
 at Watertown.

Watertown, Dec. 12.-The Rev Peter c. Dunigan died Saturday forenoon at 9 o'clock at the home of his sister in Watertown. Father Dunigan had been sick since last May. He was born in Watertown Sept. IA, 1868. He was ed- ucated in the public schools of his na- tive town. He made his studies for the priesthood in Niagara university and at St. Johns seminary, Brighton, Mass. He was ordained to the priest hood in St Joseph's cathedral Hart ford, Dec. 22 1895. by the late Bishop Tierney. Since his ordination Father Dunigan had acted as assistant pastor in the following parishes: Southington; St. Mary's, Bridgeport; Sacred Heart, New Haven; Sacred Heart, Waterbury; and St. Roses, Meriden.
 [ The funeral of Father Dnnigan will take place at St. Johns church, Wa tertown, next Tuesday at 10 o'clock.
 Father Dunigan was a talented young priest and his early death will be re- gretted by the many people to whom he spiritually administered in the par ishes in which he officiated His par ents are dead. He is survived by sister.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13

car, which he did not want. but which cose him $S9, and made himself as much at home as he could till he reach ed the hospitable shores of the Hudson river.
 Landed in the Metropolis.
 Having left the land of suspicion, he quietly boarded a Pennsylvania ferry boat, took a street car uptown and called on Dr. l.. Duncan Bulkley, who fight for freedom. He is now some where in the city, waiting for the ex- animation by Dr. FIexner, which the Washington authorities are willing to consider as their last appeal.
 Before letting. Early pay his freight to New York Dr. Woodward wired Dr. Bulkely, asking him if he would be satisfied to have the alleged leper ex- anined by Dr. F'lexner. An affirmative answer was immediately sent, and the veteran of Cuban and Philippine fights started.
 Netw York Authorities Say the Disease
 is Not Contagious. a
 Early, who was quarantined near the capital for several months, was allowed his liberty on the eve of the Fourth of July. and came to New York, where he received a clean bill of health after a most searching examination. He then went to Virginia, where he worked as a farm laborer until the beginning of the month On receiving notice from the pension bureau he went to Washington to draw the money which he was enti- tied to. pr. Woodward promptly pounc- ed on him and locked him up.
 Although he has ben told by several doctors that Early was not leper, the Washington authority has insisted that his original conclusion on the matter was a correct one, and hos refused to admit that he might have made a mis- take.
 The New York health authorities do not consider it necessary for lepers to be isolated, for they say the disease is not contagious, but while in Washing tin he was forced to live apart.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
Struck by Engine
 Instantly Killed
SUNDAY MORNING ACCIDENT AT
 GRADE CROSSING.
DARBURY MAN AND WOMAN
Edward Madden and Mrs. Randolph Wagner Were Driving Across New Haven Road Tracks in Danbury.

Danbury Conn, Dec. 12.-While driving across the tracks of the High land division of the New York, New Haven & Hartford railroad at Mill Plain early this morning, team was struck by an engine and the occu- pants, Edward Madden and Mrs. Ram dolph Wagner, both of this place, were instantly killed. The carriage was smashed to kindling wood but the horse escaped with a few cuts.
 View of Trains Cut Off.
 The crossing where the accident happened is about fifty feet east of the railroad station and the view of trains approaching from the west, the direction from which the engine that struck the team was coming is cut off by both the station and freight house, The engine which struck the team was running backwards and the first that the crew knew of the accident was when part of the wagon landed on top of the tender of the engine.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
Peculiar Accident to a Chicago
 Northwestern Passenger Train.

Chicago. Dec. 12.-Two Immigrants were killed and three men and sev- eral women were injured in a peculiaF accident to a northbound Chicago and Northwestern passenger train in this city today. The tracks were elevated recently and as the train passed a rail was torn. loose. II ripped through the smoking car. decapitating one immi- grant and also killing another sitting nearby. The engineer and fireman were thrown agalnri the boiler and injured. An immigrant woman and another man were hurt by the rail.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
cABLEeRAM FROM ESTRADA.
Head of the Revolutionary Movement
 Confident of Victory.

Washington, Dec. 12.-Senor Castril- To, the representative of the Nicara- guan insurrectionists in this city, re- ceived this cablegram today from Gen eral Estrada, head of the revolutionary movement:
 Rama, via Bluefields, Dec. 12. "Castrillo, Washington:
 We occupy our impregnable posi- ton in Rama town with an army more numerous and more decided than ever. Enemy is two days march from Rama From there he asks us for a barley. We are disposed not to concede any thing and sure Of our victory. That is the true situation and believe me that the plan from the beginning has been to capture the enemy at Rama. We are disposed not to take resolute action without approval of department of state, to whom you must communi- cate this. When the battle is expected we will advise you.
 (Signed) 'ESTRADA."
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
APPROPRIATION LEGISLATION
 BEFORE THE HOLIDAYS
Programme Arranged to Furnish Bus mess for Congress This Week.

Washington. Dec. 12.-Appropriation legislation will be undertaken by con- gress before the adjournment for the holidays. There has been a general supposition that all measures of any character would be postponed until after the first of January. Chairman Tawney of the committee on appropri- ations has upset this scheme by de- claring that an appropriation bill can be prepared and passed before Christ mas adjournment as easily as not.
 MT. Tawney has found a ready sec ond in Chairman Payne Of the ways and means committee and the two have arranged a programme which will insure the passage of the District of Columbia appropriation bill and pos- sibly the army bill before the exodus for the holidays. "They must earn their turkey before they eat it." said Mir. Tawney. when reminded Of the anxiety of some of the members of both houses to get away next Satur- day.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
HELD FOR SUPERIOR
 COURT UNDER $1,5oo BONDS.
Hill and Babson Had a Hearing in Chambers-One Expects to Get Bonds Today.

In private session on Saturday morn- ing Judge Brown heard the cases against Lee Hill and Gerald Babson, the former charged with ravishing Is year old girl and the latter with being an accessory.
 The crime took place at the home of a West Side girl whose parents were away, and the testimony was gotten with some difficulty. The young men did not testify and their attorney at the conclusion asked for their acquit-' tai. 1 Judge Brown found probable cause and held them for the superior court under $1,5O0 bonds, which they did not secure, and spent Sunday at police station. It is understood that Hill will probably get bonds today.
 The continued case against Charles Pontes was continued until Dec. IS to allow his attorney to show that his family troubles are running smoothly.
 There was talk about having some record made of the marriage of c. De- pena and the Providence girl, Gertrude Gonsolves, here, and the judge took the matter under advisement.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY ACTS. Appoints Committee to Investigate
 Story of Lose and DunkIe.

Washington, Dec. 12.-The National Geographic society has decided to in- vestigate the statements of Captain August w. Loose and George Dunkle that they furnished falsified observa- tions and data to Dr. Frederick A. Cook to prove that he reached the north pole.
 Prof. J. H. Gore, Rear Admiral Pills bury and Dr. c. w. Hayes of the Geo. logical Survey, went to New York yes- terday to begin the work. They expect to report to the society here on Mon day Prof. Willis L. Moore. president of the society, decided on this course Friday after conference with nrem- bers.
 In addition to this Investigation, the society is also attempting to investi- gate Dr. Cooks claims as set forth by himself
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
Remarkable Assertion by Well-to-D0 Citizen
 and Officer of Manufacturing Company
THREE HUNDRED MILE NIGHT FLIGHT
In Monoplane of His Own Construction, and Merely Test Trip at that-From Worcester to New York, Thence to Boston and Back, at Speed of 120 Miles an Hour-Public Concentration Later

Worcester, Mass, Dec. 12.-A re- markable assertion of the practicable ity of human aviation is embodied in the announcement here today of Wal lace E. Tillinghast, well-to-do citi- zen and vice president of a Worcester manufacturing company, who claimed to have secretly built and tested an aeroplane capable of carrying three passengers and in which he says he has flown from his station near Wor- cester to New York, thence to Boston and back, a distance, of 300 miles, speed of 12O miles an hour being maintained at various times.
 cireIed Statue of Liberty at Height of
 4,o00 Feet.
 The test was made on Sept. at night according to Mir. Tillinghast, who says he circled the statue of Lib- erty at an elevation of 4.000 feet and was seen on the return trip by a coast guard on Long Island, when flying low. the fact being recorded in the news. papers at the time. When near Fire Island, MT. Tilllnghast declares, the machine scaled in midair for forty five minutes at a height of 4,000 feet while two mechanics who were with ihim re- paired a motor cylinder
 Public Demonstration Later.
 Mir. Tillinghast says the machine Is monoplane, weighing 1,550 pounds, with a spread of 72 feet, and equipped with a 120 horse power gasoline engine
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
$e5o,ooo FIRE AT RACINE.
Plant of Racine Manufacturing Go.
 and Other Property.

Racine. Wis, Dec. 12.LThe plant of the Racine Manufacturing com pany, manufacturers of automobile tops and piano stools. the Dania bro- therhood hall the Mitchell wagon works and several residences were de- stroyed by fire early today. entailing S650.000 damages. or which all but s50.000 Is borne by the Racine Man ufacturing company. The latter con- cern carried S250.oo0 insurance. The origin of the fire is not known. Tho fire started in the mill room of tho Racine Manufacturing company's plant which occupied a city block.
 The flames spread to the Dania brotherhood hall and destroyed that structure. and then the Mitchell wag- on works, and Peter Zlnnin's two-story brick block.
 The fire was checked after the de- struction of a saloon. a boarding house and several residences. and the dam age of a dozen other residences. Tho firemen were hampered by frozen hy- drants.
 The Racine Manufacturing company employed 1900 men who will bo thrown out of employment until tho plant is rebuilt.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
100000 cHRIsMAs TREES
Furnished This Year by Oregon, Mich
 igan and Maine.

Boston, Mass, Dec 12.-The Yuletide call to the woods and forests and it's -exactions of 100000 young spruces, frs and balsams to gladden. the hearts and brighten the eyes of the children of the country with the traditional Christmas tree, has been felt for the past three weeks in the wooded sec tions of Maine, Michigan and Oregon, the great centers of the Christmas tree cutting industry and shippers are now busy rushing the natural product to market
 The total cut of trees yields the owners of lands about $160000. while the consumers pay about $2,000.000, shippers and dealers reaping a great share of the profits.