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Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-30
PROPERTY LOSS NOW
ESTIMATED AT $4,000, 900.
Danger is Now Over - Seventeen and
a Half Inches Of Rain-Many Acts
of Heroisn.

Monterey, Mex, Aug. 29.-The num-
ber of dead in Saturdays flood will
reach twelve hundred and maybe more
The river has fallen considerably and
while still high, the danger is now
over. 1t stopped raining today. Sew
enteen and half inches of rainfall is
the official record during Friday, Sat-
urday and today.
$1,000 People Homeless.
Fully $4,000 people are homeless and
are being cared for by the city gov
ernment in the best way possible. Con-
servative estimates Of the property loss
places the damage at $20,000,000.
500 Bodies Recovered.
All the day and up to late tonight
bodies have been taken from the debris
and ruins in the path of the food.
More than five hundred have been ne
covered. The great loss of life occur
red Saturday morning between the
hours of 9 and IL o'clock, when the
large buildings on the south side of
the river commenced to crumble and
fall. Many of the houses had from
100 to 200 people on their roofs and
all disappeared In the flood. In one
school building on the south side of
the river ninety women and children
were drowned when the walls of the
building collapsed. This was one of
the most pathetic incidents of the
flood. The women and children had
run to the school for safety, but the
water, having reached there, drove
them from room to room until they
were all clustered in one room. Two
priests were with them in the room
and while the priests were blessing the
women and children the walls fell and
the whole ninety were swallowed up in
the food
An American Saved Thirty Lives.
Many acts of heroism were noted
during the flood An American, s. N.
Seader who owns a large hacienda in
the state OF Temuelipas. Vera Cruz
station alone saved thirty persons
Others did all in their power TO help
and japanese cook employed by the
chief of police saved two little. boys
from q tree in the middle of the river
after fight of over three hours in
the water. The boys had been in the
tree from IL o'clock Friday night until
o'clock Saturday afternoon. exposed
to rain and cold. and were almost ex-
hausted when help reached them. The
boys are s and 10 years old. Rmouldi
Marty and family we're rescued from a
tree where they had been nearly sew
enteen hours.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-30
BRONX BOROUGH PRESIDENT
REMOVED BY GOV. HUGHES
Guilty of t-commissioner's
Report on Haffen's Case.

Albany, N. Y. Aug. 2s.-Finding him
guilty of charges of misconduct in Of
flee and neglect of duty. Governor
Hughes has ordered the removal from
office of Louis F. Haffen, president of
the borough of the Bronx in the city
of New York President Haffen has
held the office since Jan. 1, 1898. and
was last reelected in November. 1905.
The governor based his findings on
the report of Wallace MacFarlane of
New York. who was appointed COM
missioner to take evidence inn the
matter and who after an exhaustive
hearing, reported that President Haf-
fen had been guilty of misconduct
which would subject him to removal
from office.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-30
ONLY $1,000 CARS IN ALL SPAIN.
American Manufacturers of Automo-
biIes Could Develop Market There.

Washington, Aug. 9.-Spaniards
have not yet grown enthusiastic over
the automobile. the general use of the
car i'm that country being restricted
by the high price of gasoline and the
poor roads. according to Vice Consul
General Dawson at Barcelona.
In all Srain ii is estimated that not
more than 5000 cars are i'm use. The
average price of the cars bought is
avout $4,000. Cars in use there range
from is to 40 horse power, the most
popular car being the is to 20 or 20 to
"a horse power.
American manufacturers. the consul
declares, have overlooked the Spanish
trade, although the opinion prevails
there among automobile men that an
excellent market could be developed.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-30
TEN MILE SWIM
FROM BOSTON TO THE LIGHT
AIois Ardeie Of New York the First to
Gain the Honor.

Boston. Aug. 22.-As the lightning
zigzagged around the tip Of old Boston
light and the thunder rolled through
the heavens above, Alois Aderle of New
York city, stumbled up from the waves
upon the rocks at the foot OF the
beacon tower late this afternoon, win
ming the honor and record Of being
the first TO negotiate the swim of ten
miles from Boston to the light. He
made the distance in five hours. @Sirty-
eight minutes. Behind him were left
seven exhausted swimmers. the strong
est and bravest of all. Capt. w. ].
Walsh, OF the Revere Life Guards. be-
ing robbed Of the goal when but a
quarter of mile away. by the burst
ing of the storm which seemed 70 be
laundering the glory OF the victor
while barring all competition.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-30
Centenary of Oliver Wendell Holmes
Quietly Observed.

Boston, Mass, Aug. 29.-Scrawled in
pencil in musty farmers almanac
Aug. 20. 1909" was the simple inscrip-
tion that recorded the birth 100 years
ago today of Oliver Wendell Holmes,
poet, physician and humorist. the cele-
bratiOn of whose centenary was OBJ
served quietly in this vicinity today.
The only plFblic observance was a ser
vice held in Kings chapel on fremont
street, where DIR. Holmes regularly
attended for many years prior to his
death. oct. 10. 1894. The address was
by Rev Charles f. st. John. of Phila-
delphia. At the Boston public library
an exhibition of Holmes works. por-
traits, scenes connected with his life
treasures and relics were shown.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-30
WILL TEST U. s. SHIPPING LAWS.
Navy Opened Way for Using Foreign
Vessels on coastvvise Service.

San Francisco. Aug. 29.-Harry S.
Bates of a local shipping firm intends
to test the shipping laws OF the United
States which forbid chartering a for
eign ship TO carry cargo between two
American ports. The plea will be that
the United States navy opened the
way for private persons and corpora
tIons when fourteen foreign vessels
were chartered TO carry coal from Bal
timore. Norfolk. and Newport News to
the Pacific coast ports and Honolulu
for the use Of the battleshlp fleet.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-30
Suicide Followed Lovers Quarrel.

Bridgeport. Aug. 2s.-Immediately
after a quarrel with Miss Florence
Riley, a l6 year old girl. to whom he
was engaged. George H.. Harvey II
years old, committed suicide by drink
ing an ounce of carbolic acid this aft
ernoon and died while the dOcter was
at work over him. Harvey formerly
lived in Springfield and had only been
engaged to the girl two weeks. The
misunderstanding occurred at his horne
this afternoon and as result the girl
returned her diamond engagement ring
and the young man went out and pur-
chased the poison which he took on
hsi return to the house.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-30
FAST TRAIN STRUCK AUTO.
FOUR PERSONS WERE KILLED.
Party Were Speeding Homeward from
Sunday Outing.

St. Louis, Aug. 29.-Four persons,
all of them closely related, were killed
today when an automobile in which
Il ey were riding was struck by a fast
pi ystnger train of the Rock Island
railway west of Vigus station. st. Louis
county All were residents Of St Louis.
The dead: Theodore f. Witte, Jr., aged
80 years; Mrs. Carl Klinge: Miss Hal
cyon Campbell, Frederick o. Witte.
The two men were brothers and off,
Gals of the Witte Hardware company,
one of the oldest mercantile establish
II cnts of the city. Mrs. Klinge was
their sister-in-law. The party had
been at Creve Coeur lake, a resort
twelve miles west OF the city, earlier
in the day, and were speeding home
ward when killed.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-30
Fierce Electrical Storm at Boston.

Boston. Aug. PA terrific electrical
storm, accompanied by a heavy fall OF
rain and high wind. which lasted for
half an hour. passed over Boston late
today. causing the loss OF one life and
overturnimg a number of small yachts
in the harbor Peter w. McAulffe.
aged is years. of Dorchester. was
killed by, bolt of electricity while
sitting near a window OF his home.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-30
Mrs. sutton's Application is Secretary
of Wars Hands.

Washington. Aug. 29.--In tlie matter
of the application of Mrs. Sutton for
permission to exhume the body of her
son. Lieut.. James n. Sutton, now bur-
led in Arlington National cemetery.
the only cause for the delay dn giving
Mrs. Sutton the necessary permission
is that her request has been referred
to the secretary of war for his decision
as t. details of the proposed autopsy.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-30
DisIocatsd His Spine in Diving.

Woodmont. Conn.,. Aug. 2s-Whlle in
swimming at low tide at Merwin's
Beach here today. John Beschel. 21
years old. OF 81 Ward street. New Ha-
ven, dived into two and half feet Of
water, striking the bottom with his
head and dislocsting mis- spine. He
was taken to a New Haven hospital.
where his recovery is doubtful He Is
the Oldest Of fourteen children.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-30

Athens. Greece. Aug. 29.-The crises
in political affairs here which reached
its height in the mutiny of the. local
garrison and the formation of a new
cabinet, has subsided. A decree was
published today granting amnesty to
the troops concerned in the military
mutiny and those who have been en-
camped outside of the city for the past
twenty -four hours numbering 54S, re-
turned this afternoon to their respec-
tive barracks. The city is tranquil.
1t is stated that the crown prince will
resign as chief in command of the
army
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-30
Baseball and Religious Services Com
hfnad

Minneapolis. Aug. 29.-Baseball and
religious services were combined for
the first time. II Is believed. when the
Rev. G. l.. Morrill, delivered a short
sermon at the American association
ball grounds here prior 10 the game
this afternoon between Minneapolis
and Kansas City. The home team
won. 20 0.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-30

London, Aug. 29.-An order for a
new Cunard liner has been given to
the Tyne firm which built the Maure-
tania. The new vessel will be of TO-
900 tons. 900 feet long, and 20 feet
beam. She will have turbine engines
and is intended to be speedy enough
to replace the Mauretania and the
LuSitania,
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-30
Injuries Received at Brighton Beach
Motordrone Proved Fatal.

New York, Aug. 29.-Laureut Crosse,
26 years old. driver of the Stearns car,
who was fatally injured in the TWEEN
ty-four hour automobile race at the
Brighton Beach motordrome on Fri
day night. died today i'm the Kings
county hospital i'm Brooklyn.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-30
REVIVAL OF BUSINESS
is VERY PRONOUNCED
In Southeastern New EnsIsnd-stats-
ment at New Haven Road Offices.

New Haven, Aug. 29.-Inquiry at
the offices of the New York, New Ha-
ven and Hartford Railroad company
here as to the effect on New England
business of the passage OF the new
tariff bills brings out the statement
that while there was a steady increase
of business during July, IL does not
seem to have been greatly affected by
the tariff, but has been connected with
the general revival of industry. The
statement is also made that the revival
of business is very pronounced in the
southeastern part of New England,
particularly among the cotton mills,
where there are plans for the erection
of large number OF new plants, not
withstanding the competition of south
ern cotton factories. Another import
ant indication Of the revival of busi-
ness on the New Haven system has
been the exceptionally large shipments
10 New England points OF bituminous
coal during the last month.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-30
$500 Worth of JsweIry Stolen from
President TuttIe's Summer Home.

Magnolia, Mass, Aug. 29.-Jewelry
valued at S150O was stolen from the
summer home of Lucius M. Tuttle.
president of the Boston and Maine rail-
road. supposedly while the family were
at dinner yesterday. according to a re-
port made to the police today:
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-30

Paris, Aug. 29.-At the Chantilly
course today, w. K. Vanderbilt's Sea-
sick III won the Prix de Chantilly of
$4,000, two miles and a half furlong.
Mr.. Vanderbilt's Reinhart was second
in the Prix la Rochette, 1-2 furlongs.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-30
Cabled Paragraphs

London, Aug. ga record consign-
ment of gold from South Africa was
landed at Southampton yesterday. 1t
is valued at upward of $5,716,000.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-30

Robert Sims, Seven Year old Boy,
was frightened to death by police
mans playful threat at Catskrl, n. Y.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-30
Steamship Arrivals

At Southampton: Aug 2s. New York,
from New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-30

The Report of the Park Commission
shows large increase i'm the number
of visitors to the Gettysburg battle-
field.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-30

Mrs. John Winkleman, an Aged wo-
man, dubbed to death at Fayetteville
Ark, was robbed of $4,000.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-30

George Graham, Who Escaped from
Jail at Harrisburg, Pa, was shot and
killed by a policeman.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-30

Ormsby MeHarg, Assistant secretary
of the interior, made a bitter at
tack on the methods of the forest SER
vice.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-30

Bishop J. w. HI tzell, of the Metho-
dist Episcopal church, arrived in New
York from Europe.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-30

The Russian War Manoeuvres are
taken to emphasize the need of the
classification of Finland.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-30

Lightning Set Fire to Three Oil tanks
containing $4,000 barrels at Bowling
Green, Ohio.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-30
Condensed Telegrans

The Battleship South Carolina at
tanned speed of over twenty knots
an hour.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-30

]. r. Fiannery, an Official Of tn,
Dallas. Texas, postoffice. was shot b.
his divorced wife
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-30

The Japanese Government has an
nounced its purpose of building three
cruisers
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-30

Twelve Thousand Dollars to aid
home rule in Ireland was raised at a
meeting of the United Irish league in
New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-30

Lord Charles Beresford, former ad-
miral of the British navy, arrived al
Montreal, Quebec.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-30

William Shafer, said to have been
the first clown that Travelled with Dan
Rices circus, died a recluse at New
ton, n. ].
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-30

A Part of the Garrison at Athens
Greece. under the leadership of their
officers. mutinied and marched out to
the suburbs.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-30

Rev. Dr.. Lewis 3. Bates, widely
known Methodist minister died sud
denly of heart disease at his home in
East Boston.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-30

Laredo, Tex, Aug. 29.-Direct com
munication with Monterey was re-
established by the Associated Press at
1890 tonight. The operator at that
point says that the number of dead
will reach 1,200. The Monterey News
was compelled TO suspend publication
for two days owing to high water.
course.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-30

The Pennsylvania Railroad Has
completed plans for a railroad yard
.wo miles east of Pittsburg that will
cost $1,000 900.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-09

Unusually attractive Lincoln favors.
cards, pictures. log cabin notices,
photographs of the Lincoln family, etc,
are finding a ready sale.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-09
INSPECTION OF LOCAL COMPANIES.
First Lieut.. Adams of Regular Army and Inspector Gen.
eral Schultze Look Over Third and Fifth Commands.

The annual inspection Of the two
local companies, the Third and the
Fifth of the Coast artillery corps, took
place at the armory on Monday eve
ming, this being the occasion when the
regular army officer makes the inspec-
ton. The companies were drawn up
on the drill shed floor in battalion for
nation by Lieut. H. S. Dorsey of
New London. In the Third company
there were sixty men and in the Fifth
forty-one.
The regular army officer who was
detailed to do the inspecting was First
Lieut. F. K. Adams of Fort Jay, Gov
errors Island, n. Y, and he was, ac
companied by Inspector General
Schulze of this state. who made the
state inspection a month or more ago.
There was present Captain Morgan of
Poquonoc also.
The inspection of the companies was
made in heavy marching order and two
squads from each were drilled by cor
porals. There was a test at day and
night guard duty. The rolls were in
spected and so was the equipment.
Lieutenant Adams was evidently well
pleased with the inspection, as he said
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-09
NEW ENGLAND CONGRESS
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCHES
viii Be Held February % and "a at
Manchester, N. n.

Henry H. Kelsey and Edgar NJ. War
ner, members of the New England con-
gress, commission of Connecticut, are
sending out notices for the congress
this year.
The New England congress of Con-
gregational churches, held for the first
time last year in Worcester, was a
marked success in every respect. 1t
was not only great meeting, 1852 del
egates being present, a majority of
them laymen. but it quickened denom-
national consciousness and church
life throughout New England, and the
year has been one Of progress.
The congress Of 1909 will meet in
Manchester. n. H, Tuesday and We'd
nesday, February 23d and oath. Every
church - Connecticut is asked to send
its pastor and at least one leading lay
man. Last year Connecticut sent PIC
delegates, but less than half of the 331
churches were represented. This year
the commission expect not only much
larger total attendance, but hope for
delegates from a much larger number
Of churches.
On Tuesday evening Judge E. NJ.
Warner of Putnam will speak on To
Restore the Habit of Prayer, and on
Wednesday morning there will be the
following addresses: Administration of
the Collective Church, Judge Alfred
Colt, New London; The Advisory Com
mittee, Rev. II. A. Blake, Stafford
Springs: The Apportionment Plan, the
Rev. William MacLane, D. D., New
Haven.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-09

it was a pleasure to visit companies
where it is evident they take an inter-
est in the work. He was much pleased
" it'll the equipment rooms. The in
spection lasted about an hour and a
half. The absentees from both COM
panies were either sick. out of town,
or out of the state. The inspection will
serve in place of drills for the compa-
MES this week, but the Third company
will have its regular meeting, as there
are overcoats to be issued to those
whose measurements must be secured,
and it is done now because of the
Washington trip, which is the one
topic of interest in the company at
the present time the ball being over.
The treasury shows that about $275
will be realized from the ball. One
recruit was secured Monday evening
and a re-enlistment. Four of the alb
sentees of the Third company will
probably be dropped from the rolls
shortly.
Lieutenant Adams was entertained
during his stay in town by MAYOR
Steiner, a dinner being served at the
Wauregan to a few friends, including
the inspecting officers. following the
inspection.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-09
FOB GOOD FRIDAY.

A feature of last weeks session of
the Waterbury Business Mems asso-
citation was the elaboration upon a
communication received from the Rev.
]. G. Davenport, D. D, pastor of the
Second Congregational Church. pro-
tsting against the recommendation of
the board of directors that the various
places of business remain open all day
Good Friday This remonstrance was
couched in language which left no
doubt as to the sincerity of the writ
er's views and among other things ap-
pealed to the state traditions and the
significance of the day itself to the
common people.
The association in weighing the mat
ter in various lights. finally reached
the conclusion that the day had been
so thoroughly given up to the com
mercial spirit that to endeavor to re-
claim it from the vulgar details of
conmercialism would be a task so
stupendous as to make II impractica-
BILE,
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-09
BEST HOME REMEDY
FOR RHEUMATISM.
Fine Prescription for Kidney Trouble.
Anyone Can Prepare.

The following prescription for the
cure of rheumatism and kidney and
bladder troubles has no doubt been
filled millions of times, viz: Fluid
Extract Dandelion, one-half ounce;
Compound Kargon, one ounce; Com
pound Syrup Sarsaparilla, three
ounces. These simple, harmless in
gradients can be obtained at any good
prescription pharmacy at little cost
and are mixed by shaking well in
bottle.
The dose for adults is a teaspoon
full after each meal and at bedtime,
drinking a full tumblerful of water
after each dose. 1t is stated that this
prescription is a positive remedy for
kidney trouble and lame back, weak
bladder and urinary difficulties. espe-
cially of the elderly people, and one
of the best things to be used in rheu-
matte Affections. relieving the aches
and pains and reducing swellings.
A well-known authority states that
this mixture acts directly upon the
eliminative tissues Of the Kidneys;
cleanses these spongelike organs and
gives them power TO sift and strain the
poisonous waste matter and uric acid
from the blood which is the cause of
rheumatism.
If your back or sides ache and you
suspect kidney trouble, it would be
wise to try this for few days.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-09
BAPTIST MEETINGS TODAY.
Getting Together foo Work in Missions
and Removal Of Detbs - Prominent
Speakers.

The big meetings which Baptists are
to hold in this city today are part Of
a series which before it is completed
will extend from Maine to Kansas and
probably to the Pacific coast. Bap-
lists of the northern states have three
general missionary societies, the
American Baptist Missionary union
Cfor foreign missions), the American
Baptist Home Mission society and the
American Baptist Publication society.
These are all cooperating in a grand
project to pay off their accumulated
debts. provide enough money for their
surrent work and give to each small
working capital. In this they have the
backing Of the Northern Baptist con-
vention which is the new national
representative body OF the denomina-
ton.
The budgets of these three societies.
aggregating $1,500,000, have been APP
portioned among all the churches, so
that each church knows what its share
is. In large churches and small, In
city and country, everywhere they are
rising up with the determination to
wipe out the debts of their great mis-
sionary societies and furnish them with
money enough to carry on the NAM
moth work which they have in this
country and abroad.
A general committee Of seven. rep
resenting the whole denomination. is
in charge Of this campaign, the details
in the several states being looked after
by state aUportionment committees.
! These include in their membership
prominent business men, who are Civ
ing largely of their time to the carry
ing out Of this big scheme in sys-
tematic and buslnesslike way. 1t is
expected that most If not all of the
whole amount needed will be secured
by the end Of tho financial year of the
three societies, March 31st.
Budget conferences" is the term
applied to the great missionary meet
ings. Special efforts are being made
| to bring together from the churches as
many of the men as possible. and pas
| tors and layInen together will meet in
| earnest discussion of ways and means
| for raising the appointments in the
| various churches. The morning and
| afternoon sessions will be devoted To
/ Informal discussion OF practical phases
| of the problem. After supper DR.
/ Barnes win answer all questions which
| may be thrown at him. and prominent
| laymen will speak. The evening SEES
| sion Is to be a great mass meeting al
/ which DR. Powley Green Of Providence
] will be the chief speaker, assisted BY
/ others of prominence. No effort win be
made in the meetings to raise money
| II is expected, however. that sufficient
/ interest will be aroused among the
/ churches to lead them to contribute
| their full apportionment
/ This Is understood not 70 be a spas
/ modic effort but the beginning Of 8
new order Of things