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Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12
TWO HISTORIC CANES
 PRESENTED TO sEDGWIcK POST.
These With Handsome Flag Received
 with Appreciation.


 The presentation of two canes with historical interest attached and a new United States flag marked the meet ing of SedgWick post, No. 1. G. A. R.. Friday night, at the Buckingham Me morial, end all were received with appreciation, which is to be expressed in letters which Adjutant Henry Ho- vey was directed to send the donors . One cane was an oak stick which was given by Deacon George R. San ders of the Mohegan church, where the post attended a special memorial service this year the Sunday before Memorial Sunday
 The other cane was of teak wood with ivory handle. and was more than 100 years old. It once belonged to John Browne of Plainfield and was presented to the post by his grandson Thomas B. Browne of Cliff street. Tn a brief sketch accompanying the cane MT. Browne gives the information that his grandfather was born February P, 1755, and died at the age of SO June 22, 1885. He stood feet 2 in his stocking feet. He was in Boston at the age of 19 when the tea was thrown overheard, ana he was in the Groton fort, volunteer, at the age of 57 years, for the war of 1872. The aged patriot and his wife are both buried in Green Hollow cemetery, Plainfield.
 Commander Vine s. Stetson present. ed the post a fine United States flag. Sxl2 bunting. for use upon all suita- ble occasions. It will take the place of the flag now used daily upon the post flagstaff.
 The post voted to have circle of electric lisats placed around the sign on the Memorial for the celebration. and also to hold open house with light refreshments for all visiting comrades and their connections.
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Lucetta Averill Upham of Cambridge. Their wedding May 12 of this year was one of the spring society functions.
 Bennett was 27 years old ana d mem Der of the law firm of Forbush & Ben nett,with offices in the Exchange pumu- ing. He was the son of Joshua Q. Ben nett, president of the Cambridge Eiec- tric Light company. and was gradu- ate of Harvard. '04. and the Harvard Law school. '06.
 Mrs. Bennett Graduate of Radcliffe
 College.
 Mrs. Bennett is a Radcliffe college graduate of the class of '07 and is the daughter of Harry T. Upham, city au- ditor of Cambridge
 May Be- Victim of Black Hand.
 London. June 12.-Telegraphing from Milan. the correspondent of the Daily Chronicle says it is feared that Mir Bonnet has fallen a victim to the Nea- politan Camorra and killed for the safe of his ready cash and jewelrv or in revenge for the arrest in Ohio of members of the Black Hand
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12
POLICING THE CITY
 DURING THE CELEBRATION
Chief Murphy Says That It Will Be We'll Taken Care Of, but Plans Have Not Yet Been Given Out.

The policing of the city during the coming celebration will be big job, but Chief Murphy promises that it will be well taken care of. It was re- ported recently in a New London paper that a number of the New London force had been asked to assist the locals dur ing that time, but Chief Murphy states that there has not been any such re- quest made to his knowledge. The plans have not been fully made. he said, for the celebration, but there need be no fear that the city will be well looked after
 It is probable, he added, that Nor wich will be visited by many crooks previous to and during the celebration and it will be the endeavor of the de- partment to look we'll after all sus- picious characters and give them the run before they do a job and skip the town.
 Contribution of s.
 The Rose of New England Woman's league at their regular meeting Friday evening voted to appropriate $5 to aid the entertainment for the 250th anni- versary celebration and also to open their rooms at 56 Union street for a rest station. Light refreshments will be served. Clara A. Burr is the presi- dent and Harriet A. Wood the secre- tary of the organization.
 Joint Hibernian Committee.
 The joint committee from Division No. 1 and Division No. 2, Ancient Or der of Hibernians. held a meeting Fri day night at Attorney Edward T. Burke's office to discuss celebration plans. No decision was arrived at and another meeting will be held.
 Drilling for Parade.
 The Tierney cadets were out for a drill Friday night in Union square. do- ing good work under the command of Capt. Morris Connell, who was in charge. as Drillmaster John Crawford was out of town. Lewis A. Andrews and Daniel Foley assisted and another drill was set for Tuesday night, after which they will be in good shape for their regular meeting on Sunday. The cadets are getting ready for the anni- versary parade.
 Room for Reporters.
 The use-of the room in the Thames bank building where F. L Royce's of- flee was located has been rendered to the publicity committee for the use of visiting newspaper men who will be in the city during the celebration. It is expected that there will be a num- Der because of the visit of President Taft and many other notables, and they will be given all necessary ma terial to facilitate their work as well as have a messenger boy at their dis posal.
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the run from Genoa to this port, and while his wife was with a number of friends in the saloon. A thorough search of the vessel was made for the missing man and the commander of the steamer swept the sea with a searchlight in a futile effort to find him.
 Probably Fell Overheard.
 The chief of police questioned a num- Der of passengers concerning Mir. Ben nett today, but none of them was able to give an explanation of his disap- pearance, though several advanced the theory that while leaning against the steamers rail smoking he may have fallen overheard.
 Mir. and Mrs. Bennett had taken pas sage on the Berlin intending to return to the United States.
 Member of Boston Law Firm.
 Boston. June 11.-Holland Bennett. who was lost off the steamer Berlin which arrived at Naples today, was on an extended honeymoon trip through Europe with his bride, who was Miss
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ligtr mortis had set in and they agreeI that the time that death occurred was about 10 o'clock this morning.
 Nothing Disturbed in House.
 The deepest mystery surrounds the identity of the perpetrator of the crime. Nothing was disturbed in or around the house. precluding, apparently, the theory of robbery as the motive, and there was TO sign of a struggle any where on the premises. The medical examiners are of the opinion that the victim was criminally assaulted, but will not commit themselves on this point.
 Two Strange Men Seen.
 From neighbors along the Trumbull rc ad vague descriptions were obtained of two men, strangers. trayeling in = rAsite directions, that stopped at vari- ous places this morning asking for work. There is nothing so far, how ever, to connect either of these men with the crime, and not the slightest clue that would point toward anyone else.
 Detectives Hard at Work.
 After several hours of hard work in all directions, the Bridgeport detec tives, late tonight, are inclined to look elsewhere than to a tramp as the mur- derer.
 No arrest was made tonight and the detectives would not indicate that any would be made soon.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12
EXCITEMENT IN HONOLULU, NEWSPAPER OFFICES SEARCHED
Movement on Part of Japanese to Con
 troI Sugar Industry.

Honolulu. June 11.-Evidence of Wat local officials say is a concerted move- ment on the part of the Japanese of Hawaii to control the-s sugar industry and thus dominate the internal affairs of the islands through their number and power was disclosed today when the office of the Ji Ji, a Japanese news paper of Honolulu, and the offices of the Japanese Higher Wage association were entered by officers armed with search warrants and letters. reports and other documents seized
 Following the confiscation Of the pa . pers an application for writ of habeas corpus. entered in behalf of Makino. NegorO and Soga. alleged leaders of the sugar plantation strikers. who were ar- rested yesterday. was rejected by the court It was asserted the papers found indicate that a conspiracy of a widespread nature was to be formed against Japan to wrest control of af- fairs from the white residents and con- duet the internal government in their own interests.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12
SAVED BY HER coRsETs.
Woman Physician in Chicago the Tar
 get for a Black Hand Stabber.

Chicago, June 11.-Dr. Jennie A. Beardsley is the latest victim of a Black Hand plot in Chicago. She was stabbed twice as she answered a knock a tthe back door of her home at No. 650s Peoria street last night. Two de- tectives were hiding in the house to guard the woman, but it was a steel ribbed corset that saved her life. The would-be assassin escaped in the dark ness.
 Dr. Beardsley, who is a practicing physician of middle age, received a let ter several days ago threatening her life if she did not place $500 in des- ignated spot. The letter, which she turned over to the police, was signed with rude imitation of a black hand with skull and crossbones.
 Dr. Beardsley was about to retire last night when summoned to the back door. Unaccompanied by the officers, she opened the door She was so stun ned by the suddenness of the attack that she did not cry for help-until her assailant, after cursing her, had fled.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12
Free Empoyment Bureaus.

The work done in the five free pub lie employment bureaus of the state for the month of May shows an in- crease in the number of applicants for whom situations were secured and a larger number furnished with help.
 The work of the bureau in Norwich and the state was as follows:
 Norwieh-Applicatio for employ ment 47. for help 55, situations se- cured 39
 State-The total number applying Tor employment 1868. for help 1,114, and situations secured 931,
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12
SOLID WEEK oF CEREMONIES.
Celebration of Opening of BIackwel's
 Island Bridge Begins TodA.

New York. June 11.-Another of the series of great bridges which are gradually being built to connect Lit tie Old Manhattan with the various beroughs which comprise Greater New York. will be formally opened with a week of elaborate ceremonies. begin ming tomorrow. The new link is the Greensboro or Blackwells island bridge. giant cantilever, which stretches across the East river. five miles above the old Brooklyn bridge. connecting Manhttan with Long Is- land City.
 During the seven days programme of celebration. the bridge will be sky reelected, paraded. beflowered. wined, dined. memorialized and showered with laudation and compliment bv the beauty and chivalry of New York and a dozen Long Island towns. A parade tomorrow will be participated in by marine and water divisions whose combined length, it is expected will be more than twenty miles.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12
To consider Rose show.

What the New London County Horticultural society always makes a big feature of. the annual rose show, is to be considered at the next meet ing on Monday evening according to the postal card notices sent out by Secretary Frank H. Allen The place suggested is the newly enlarged town hall and the date Wednesday. June g. Besides the business at the meeting, Mrs. E. M. Rogers is announced to speak upon "Consider the Lilies"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12
eeIated Rsesrs t1esrd From.

Hamilton. Bermuda. June 1.-The schooner yacht Restless. owned by Dr.. Leedon Sharpe, of the Yachtmen's club. Philadelphia. the last but one of the contestants in the race which was started last Saturday from Gravesend bay, New York, for Bermuda. crossed the finish mark off St. David's head at 3.35 D. m. today. The sloop Mar chioness, owned by ]. P. CroEier of the same club. was sighted this eve ming. The captain and crew of the Restless are well, but report ha~tng . rough passage
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12
CRIMINAL COMMON PLEAS.
Prosecutor Here and Assigns Cases for June Term at New London on Tues day.

At the office of the clerk of the ctim- inal court of common pleas here on Eriday. Prosecuting Attorney Whittle- sey of New London met a number Of lawyers interested in cases before that court. and the following were assign ed for the June term at New London on next Tuesday and Wednesday:
 Tuesday-State vs. Joseph Smith Joseph Myers. Pearl Brown, Nellie Davis. Mary Edmond Marion Morse, Whey Nordiby, Maud l.. Young. Jo- seph Bush, Adam Savage, s. Haskett. N. Kelley Dennis Donovan, John Fo- ley Peter Ceccarelli, Marris Golrberg, J H. Leahy, James Mahoney, James Kirby. W. Avery ct al, Antone Gaw- Fych.
 Wednesday-St ss. Joseph saltz.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12
MEAr INSPECTION INouIRY.
investls sation of an Inspectors Charges
 to Be Made.

Washington, June 1.-The depart nnent of agriculture today promptly accepted the challenge of J. F. Harms. a government meat inspector at St. Louis. Mo, who, in rendering his res ignation to Secretary Wilson, makes serious charges against the meat in spection system at the National stock yards in East St. Louis. and demands an investigation relative to his aliega- tions. An immediate and thorough in- vestigatio.- into MT. Harms charges concerning the East St. Louis packing houses was ordered today. and two dered there.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12
MISSIONARY EXPELLED.
The Rev. s. G. Pinnoek Compelled to
 Leave Nigeria.

Lagos. British West Africa. June II. The Rev. s. G. Pinnock, a mission ary of the foreign missions board of the South Baptist convention. has been expelled from the town of Oyo, in Nigeria. The native chief of Oyo or dered Mir Pinnock to leave the town last April, but the missionary refused to obey. He appealed to the British governor of the province, but this off ciai declined to interfere The chief complains that Mir. Pinncck has defied his orders and refused to recognize his authority
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12
roUcHARD WINS IN FINALS. New York Crack Will Fight Pel for
 New England Championship.

Hartford, June 11.-Touchard, the crack New York tennis player. this afternoon earned the right to battle tomorrow for the New England cham p6onslip trophy, by defeating Pro- lessor Perry of Williams in the finals of the tou ament singles. 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, 0--6 j-1. It was an interest ing conte both men at periods dis playing lendid form.
 TomorroW afternoon Touchard will endeavor to wrench the title from T. R. Pep land some of the onlookers who Ee been watching his play throt lout the week predict that he has a good chance of winning Pells friends, however, are sanguine that he will again be returned the champion.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12

burg American line, both bound for Naples. The news was received here by the North German Lloyd line and was to the effect that it was feared the Slavonia would prove a total wreck.
 Flores Island is one of the Azores group.
 500 in the Steerage.
 The steerage passengers. numbering 500, were placed on board the Batavia
 The Slavonia is a vessel of 6,725 tons, is 510 feet long. of 50 feet beam and p feet deep.
 Party of Cook Tourists Aboard.
 New York, June 11.-The list of cabin passengers on the Slavonia, as given out by the Cunard line here, contains no addresses, but the first class passengers are practically all Americans, among them fifteen or twenty in a Cooks tourist party Among the few whose addresses could be learned tonight are Prof. and Mrs. George Griffin Browneu and Miss Brownell of Alabama. Professor
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12
MUST BE SOUND TO MARRY.
New Washington Law compeIs cupid's Candidates to Undergo Examination

Seattle June 11.-The new law pro- viding that applicants for marriage licenses must undergo medical exam fl ation went irto effect yesterday. The only exception is made in the cases of women over 45 years old.
 Ten couples appeared today with physicians certificates. Two couples announced that they would cross into British Columbia to be married.
 It is the opinion of officials that the new law will make Victoria or Van couver a new Gretna Green for Ameri- sans with physical defects.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12
NEW YORK POLICE PUZZLED OVER LATEST MURDER MYSTERY Finding of Missing Head of Victim
 Leads to Identification.

New York, June 11.--After making rapid progress, not only in finding the missing head of the victim, fully iden- tifying him as Samuel Bersin. Rus sian painter and decorator, the New York police tonight find themselves with a sordid murder case on their hands, which is puzzling as to motive and contains no direct clue to the murderers. Robbery, jealousy. or re- yenge. the latter two suggested mo- lives involving a woman and a love affair, are being worked upon, hut on- ly with the usual police formality of Investigating all sides of a crime.
 An autopsy performed on the vic- tim's dismem1ered body late today showed that Bersin was partly as- phyxiated before his throat was slash ed and his body mutilated in man ner similar to Guldensuppe, the vic- tim of the noted case of some years ego.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12
D. A. R. Members Asked to Display
 the Flsu June 14

Washington. June 1f.-An members of the National Society of the Daugh- ters of the American Revolution are asked to display the flag from their residences on June IA. Flag day, fin a notice issued today by Mrs. Mathew T. Scott, the president general of the society. The notice also requests all members to participate in the observ- ance of Flag day in whatever manner is customary to each locality.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12
HANocuFFED MAN IDENTIFIED.
shaekles Were Removed and He Was
 Allowed to Go.

Waltham. Mass. June 11:-The iden- tity of handcuffed man who wai found wandering in a patch of woods near this city today. was cleared to- night. The man is Patrick Harrigan. 45 years old. a sailor on the steamer Bostonian which arrived yesterday at Boston from Manchester England. He had been put in irons following trouble with an officer several days ago. and when the steamer landed managed to evade the immigration officials He was released from the handcuffs and allowed to go.
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Charged With Theft.

On Friday Policeman Mathews ar rested Joseph Carnage. charged with stealing three rings from his boarding house in Greeneville, kept by Mrs. Hyde, in Sixth street She discov- cred the theft and demanded the rings Of Carnage. He returned two. and later she found third was gone. The police were informed, and Carnage was located on the railroad track about noon and arrested.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12
TRIED TO GET ABDUL HAMID.
Story of Attempt of Turkish Reaction
 aries to kidnap ex-Sultan.

London, June 11.=A local news agency publishes a despatch from Con- stantinople today saying that an un- successful attempt is reported to have been made by the reactionaries to kid- nap Abdul Hamid, the deposed sultan of Turkey, from the house where he is residing in Salonica. Several officers, the despatch says, are said to have been killed in the struggle.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12
Steamer Antonio Lopez Still Aground

New York. June 11.-Principally be- cause of a high running sea, the wreck ing tugs up to a late hour tonight had not succeeded fin floating the Antonio Lopez. ashore off Fire Island, but the vessel was still intact and it is be- lieved she can be safely fioated. Bag gage and the major part of the cargo was unloaded and brought to the docks here tonight
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12
Paid s1o,ooo Each for Two American
 $50 Gold Pieces, Coinaue 1877.

New York. June 1.-Two $50 gold pieces, struck from the United States mint at Philadelphia in 1877, were sold today at the Numismatic club to William 1T. Woodin, wealthy col- lector of this city. for $IO.000 each. the highest price ever paid for an American coin. Both were perfect specimens
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s5o,ooo Fire in Providence.

Providence. R. l., June 11.-Furni- ture, valuable rugs and building fix lures to the amount of S50,000 were damaged by fire today in the house furnishing store of Anthony & Cowell, at the corner of Weybosset and Snow streets The loss Is covered by in- surance.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12
L.l,bm,r Lesvino constsrtinool.

Washington, June 1.-Ambassador Leishman at Constantinople presented his letters of recall to the sublime porte yesterday, according to~state de- rartment advices, and he will leave constantinople on Monday next. He riIl aeon Fe to. Rems to take up his
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12
$5o,ooo FIRE AT CLEVELAND.
conflagrstion in Warehouse and Fac. tory District Threatened for a Time.

Cleveland, June 11.-One fireman was Injured and several others had a nar- row escape late today when the walls of F. Silberman & company's rag warehouse and the factory building of the Ohio Sash and Door company on Columbus road fell during fire which destroyed the building, with a loss of S50,000, and for time threatened to cause a conhagra tion in the warehouse and factory district.
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POPULATION OF FIFTY PERSONS. Maine Hamlet Entirely Destroyed by
 Forest Fires.

Smwrna Mills. Me. June 11.-The flaming forests of northern AroostoclS late today overwhelmed the little vil- lage of Hillman, new hamlet on the Ashland branch of the Bangor and Ar0ostock railroal. seven miles north of Smyrna Mills. and destroyed every building in the place.
 The .uT ulation. consisting of fifty persons. was saved from death by the timely arrival of a special train sent frcm Houlton. The fire sufferers were brought to Smyrna searly this even- ing and cared for by the villagers. In all twelve buildings were destroyed. but few of them were of great value. ar6 the financial loss will not exceed cor 0O0
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Berlin, June 1.-The ministry of marine announced today that the declaration appearing in certain Eng fish newspapers that the German gov ernment supported the desire of the navy league for the quicker construc- tion of the fleet, was wholly without foundation. The league is an indepen- dent organization, it was explained, and pursued its activities from it's own initiative, for which the government was not responsible.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12
Lost. at Sea on
 Honeymoon Trip
DISAPPEARED FROM NORTH GER
 MAN LLOYD LINER BERLIN.
HOLLAND BENNETT OF BOSTON
Was on. Extended Tour Throv-h Eu- rope With His Bride, Who Was Miss Lucetta Upham of Cambridge.

Naples. June 11-On the arrival here today from Genoa of the North Ger man Lloyd steamer Berlin 1t was as certained that Holland Bennett, an American who was travelling with his wife. was missing from the vessel, and the belief prevailed among the passen- gers that he either committed suicide or fell overheard and was drowned.
 Disappeared Thursday Night.
 Mir. Bennett disappeared Thursday night while the steamer was making
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M0ther and Two Children Asphxxiated

Rochester. N. Y.. June 12.-Cecnie Zwirner. widow. thirty years of age, took two of. her three children into a bedroom this afternoon, lay down after turning on the gas and was asphyxiated with them The wo- man was in poor circumstances and had been brooding over the death of her husband. year ago,
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12
New England Aero Club Balloon As
 cenaion.

Boston, June 11.-June IS has been set aside by the Aero club of New England for balloon. ascension from Rutland, Vt, the aeronauts hoping to cross a large part of the Green mountains and the Presidential range in New Hampshire, possibly Mt. Washington. The party will consist of Prof w. H. Pickering of Harvard observatory, J. B. Benton, a Boston newspaper editor. and Charles J. Glid- den, who will act as pilot.
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soldiers of the foreign legion of the French army, whose desertion last year resulted in a controversy between France and Germany. were today sen fenced by courtmartial to terms of Imprisonment varying from five to ten years.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12

A decorative table lamp for public dining rooms. free from the disadvan- tages of candle and having no trouble some wires, is simply an. electric lamp carrying storage battery The whole can be set in a vase, of cut flowers. and the light gleaming through the flowers and water is very soft and pleasing in effect