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Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-07
MIR. HARTMAN HAS A RELAPSE,
 TRAINED NURSE SUMMONED.
pr. Lyle Gives Out Night Bulletin
 from the Arden House.

Arden, N. r.. Sept. 6.--E. H. Harri- man Is not as well as he was a week ago. on the day that his personal re- assurance led the newspapers of the country to abandon the watch main tained for four anxious days about the home on Tower HILL Dr. W. c. Lyle. Mir Harriman's personal physician gave out brief bulletin tonight from Arden house on his patients condi- tion. The bulletin follows:
 MT. Hartman has suffered a re- lapse. He had a sharp attack of in- digestion on Sunday. but rested com fortably today. We hope for the best"
 Dr. Lyle appeared anxious that Mir Harriman's condition should not t-r ex- aggerated. MT. Hartman is a sick man, but we hope for the best" ho repeated. when pressed for a further statement.
 The physician was besiegtd with telephone inouiries following a day of rumors which apparently started in New York and disturbed Wall street all the latter part of the market day.
 Two incidents at Arden today seem ed to indicate that MT. Harrimans condition Is again believed to be seri- ous. A trained nurse was hastily sum- moned from St. Luke's hospital today and arrived at Tower HI lthis after noon. A second incident was the sud- den postponement of lawn picnic arranged by Mir. Hnrriman's daugh- ters for the children of the Episcopal church here today.
 Despite Dr. Lyle's reinsurance, Ar den tonight was full of rumors that Mir. Harriman's relapse was of very serious character IL was reported that several of the specialists who att tended the conference at the Harri- man home week ago Saturday were again with the ailing hnancier.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-07
JUMPED FROM GAR,
 RECEIVED CONCLUSION OF BRAIN
Young Man in Serious Condition at
 6aekus Hospital.

An unknown young man, apparently foreigner, and about 21 years old. Tell from trolley car on West Main street about 2.30 o'clock Monday aft ernoon, while on the way to the fair grounds, suffering concussion of the brRin, from which he was still un- conscious and in a critical condition at the Backus hospital at a late hour Monday night.
 According to other passengers on the car, the accident happened when the mans hat blew off and he made a start after it while the car was in motion, plunging off the front seat and landing on his head and shoulders in the road some distance this side of the Backus place at East Great Plain. The car went on and left him. al- though the conductor rang the bell for 1t to stop. Passersby picked the man up and carried him to the side of the road. He was unconscious. but par tally revived when some stirsulant was poured down his throat. He was taken into the city in Joseph Kelly's team and brought to Dr. Louis Cassi- dy's office, where his injury was found to be a concussion of the brain. He was taken to the Backus hospital in the ambulance.
 He was still unconscious there at the last reports. Father Mccarthy of St. Patrick's parish happened to be at the hospital when the man was brought in. and from some of the words which the man muttered thought his name might be John Priz. and that he came from New Haven. His appearance indicates that he may be a working man and a Polander.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-07
PEARY PARTY FOUND NO TRACE
 OF DR. COOK OF BROOKLYN.
Captain of the Roosevelt TeIegrsphs to
 Friends in St. Johns, N, F.

St. Johns. N. F., Sept. 6.-Com- mander Robert E.. Peary, who an- nounced today that he had discovered the north pole on April of the pres ent year, found no trace of Dr. Fred erick A. Cook of Brooklyn, who report ed to the world five days ago that he had made the same discovery in April of the preceding year. This news reached here tonight through Capt. Robert Bartlett of the Roosevelt, Peary's ship, en route to Chateau bay, Labrador.
 Captain Bartlett telegraphed to rela- tives here that Peary found nothing to indicate that Dr. Cook reached the pole. While Peary does not expressly repudiate Dr. Cooks contention in so many words, his statement may have an important bearing upon determin- ing the extent of Dr. Cooks explora : tions. Ship in Good Condition and Crew All
 Right.
 ] he Roosevelt was in good condition aud the crew all right. wired Captain Bartlett also, and he reported that the schooner Jeanie, carrying supplies for the expedition, met them off the coast of Greenland.
 Coming south the Roosevelt passed Etah and Upernavik. Greenland, where Dr. Cook had preceded Peary.
 Due in Chateau Bay Today.
 The Roosevelt tonight is bound for Chateau bay, Labrador, with Peary and party on board, where she is due to- Chateau bay lies northwest of Castle and Henley islands. on the northern shore of Belle Isle straits. and due east of Belle Isle.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-07
WEDDING.
HouIdcroft.kann.dx

quiet but pretty wedding attended only by members of the immediate families was solemnized Mnoday aft ernoon at 2.SO o'clock, at the Second Congregational church parsona ge. when Albert D. Houldcroft, Jr.. and Miss Clara May Kennedy were united in marriage by Rev. l.. L. West, DID. Miss Katie Houldcroft. sister of the bride, was maid of honor and the best man was Theodore Kennedy. brother of the bride.
 The newly married couple departed on the 3.30 train for g. short wedding trip after which they will reside in Springfield where Mir Houldcroft is employed in firearms company. He is well known here, where he has re- sided for several years and has resided in different places in New England. When living in Warren, Mass. young MT. Houldcroft, then IA years old. helc the position of truant officer and was known as the youngest in Worcester county. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs A. D. H0uldcroft of No SO Foun- tain street. The bride is a popular and well known young lady of this city. the youngest daughter of MT. and Mrs A M. Kennedy of No 50 Union street. Many handsome presents re- ceived showed the regard felt for the young people by their numerous friends
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-07
We Are Friendly RivaIs.y
DELEGATES HERE.
Come to Attend Franco American Con
 vention Today.

Among the delegates arriving here Monday for attendance at the Franco American convention opening here this morning were J. A. Caron and Philip Boucher of Woonsocket, representing the supreme council. The delegates will assemble this morning at S.3O in T. A. B. hall. marching from there in a body at S..45 to St. Patricks church where a solemn high mass is to be celebrated by Rev. T. o. Bellerose of Wauregan, with an address in French to the delegates. Between 103O and II o'clock there will be a business ses- sion in the hall where Mayor CosteH Lippitt Is expected to be present, and Governor Pothier of Rhode Island is also expected.
 This will be short session. but the afternoon business session will open about 1.30. It is expected that Gov ernor Pothier will speak at this ses- sion. +
 This will adjourn about o'clock and the evening session will begin at 8. Rev. F. Magnon is the speaker in the evening with musical programme. with an orchestra. provided by local talent.
 About 200 delegates are expected from all parts of the state.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-07
CONFIRMATION.
Worcester. Mass, and Freeport, Me-, Get Messages from Peary's Com panions.

Freeport, Me, Sept. s.-Confrma- ton of Peary's success in reaching the pole was received in this town today in the shape of telegram from D. B. McMillan, an instructor in the Worcester tMass.) academy, who ac- companied Peary on his trip. The message was sent to McMillan's sis ter, Mrs. W. c. Fogg, the local post mistress. and was as follows:
 Indian Harbor. Sept 6. 1909. Mrs. W. c. Fogg. Freeport, Me: Arrived safe. Pole on board. Best year of my life. (Signed)
 BEN" Worcester, Mass..' Sept. 6.-Dr D. w. Abercrombie, principal of the Wor- cester academy, received Lthe following despatch at 3 o'clock this afternoon over the Postal Telegraph company's lines:
 Indian Harbor,
 Newfoundland, Sept. 6, 1909. 'Dr. D. w. Abercrombie, Worcester Academy, Worcester, Mass: Top of the earth reached at last. Greetings to faculty and boys.
 (Signed) ID. P. M'MILLAN."
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-07

third register win. show those who make anAaSkgage of 70 in the test in typewrifer tabulation The fourth will contain. th&alames of those male eligi- bles who are willing to be watchmen. messengers assistant messengers and unskiilsd iaborers. The last will con tain esehanies c0r',boys over l6 and under IS years Of gs eligible as mes .selSger< baEa S%parete registers for in&n and swomen sSwll be maintained Persons desiring to become enumera- tors. supervisors clerks or interpreters should apply to the supervisor of the district in which employment is sought. The special agents examination de- tails will be announced later.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-07
SCHOOLS OPEN WEDNESDAY
In West Chelsea and Town Street Dis
 tricts-St. Joseph's School Today.

Instead of opening today as stated the West Chelsea schools will not open until Wednesday morning for the fall term. The Town Street school be- gins on Wednesday morning for a full day.
 St Joseph's school opens this morn- ing for the fall term in the basement of the church on Cliff street. During the summer another room has been added to, the. school. making three in all. with accommodations adequate for 150 pupils. although it Is not expected by Rev. J. J. .Ambot that there will be quite that,number. Last year there was a registration of about 95 pupils, which win be increa sed somewhat this fall. Another. teacher has been se- cured, making total of three. and indications point to a successful year.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-07
AUTOMOBILE RACES
 AT LOWELL, MASS.
Robert 6urmsn, in Buick Machine, Won the 212-MiIe Raee-Several Ae- cidents, but None Serious.

Lowell, Mass.S Sept. 6.-Out from a general field of 22 racing automobiles. competing in the three events com posing the national small stock chas- sis competition of the opening day of the Lowell automobile carnival. there emerged victorious today Robert Bur man. at the wheel of Buick machine of 30 horsepower: Louis Chevrolet. guiding car of the same make, of but IS horsepower. and William Knip- per, in Chalmers-Detroit of 30 horsepower, respectively. Burman's win was in a race for the Vesper tro- phy of PIP miles. which he covered in 3.19.0S; Chevrolet's victory was in the event for the Yorick club cup of 15g miles, the finish of which was after 2.56.17, and Knipper won a 1272-mile contest for the Merrimack Valley cup in 2.2S.43.
 Lee E. Lorimer, driving a Chalmers Detroit Bluebird. broke every road record for cars of this classA40 horse power.
 Tn his 18th lap. leading Burman. who ultimately won by two laps. he lost control of his car on the far end of the back stretch and it headed off the road directly toward a piazza, up- on which were seated a dozen per- sons All managed to get clear of the oncoming machine except Mrs. Fannie w Eaton of Brockton, whose injuries, however were slight Neither Lorimer nor his man were hurt.
 Of accidents there were a few. None was serious. A Knox car driven by Fred Shaw ran into a booth in mak- ing wide turn at the Tyngsboro end of the course. carrying three persons before it. These persons were not se- riously injured. Dennis LaFlamme- mechanician of this car. came to grief on the next turn. after continuing, re- ceiving a broken leg >whef he fell oN J. J. Coffey. in a Columbia car. crash ed into a telegraph pole on his third round. the driver and mechanician walking away afterward without mo- ticeable injury The Moon car. driv- en by J. L. Davis. overturned early In the race on the back stretch.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-07
Scientific World Again Stunned by a Brief
 Message from Labradors Bleak Coast
HE WAS ON THE SPOT APRIL 6, 1909
On that Day He Nailed the Stars and Stripes to the North Poe-DetaiIs Expected oday from Chateau Eay Lahrador-No Trace Pound by the Peary Party of the Dr. Cook Exp sdition.

Indian Harbor, via Cape Ray N. F., Sept. S. ITO Associated Press, New York: Stars and Stripes nailed to north pole.
 (Signed) "PEARY."
 Indian Harbor,
 via Cape Ray, N. F., Sept. 6. Herbert l.. Bridgman, Brooklyn, N. r.: Pole reached. Roosevelt cafe. (Signed) "PEARY." ITO the New York Times, New York:
 i"Indisn Harbcr.
 via Cape Ray, N. F., Sept. 6. T have the pole April 6th. Expect arrive Chateau bay. Sept. 7th. Secure control of wire for me there and ar range expedite transmission big story. (Signed) "PEARY."
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-07
Left Launch at Fishers Island.

Walter Hynds of Norwich and a party of friends he took on a launch trip Sunday made an unexpected visit to Fishers island and were very glad to land there in view of conditions they met. When the gale reached their vicinity on Fishers Island sound small a craft and 1t was with diff culty they reached landing place on the island.
 They were quite willing to return tn New London by steamer and leave the launch for return some more pleasant day.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-07
There was Deep Cash in the Head and Sev-
 enty-Five Pound Stone Tied to Body
PROBABLE MURDER OF WILLIAM SMITH
His Brother Henry Smith, Arrested Coroner's War rant and Held Pending Examination-Smth, who Lived at .addam >eck lad Been Missing Since Sun day, Jug. 29-Carried Large Sum of Money.

Haddam, Conn. Sept 6.-The fnd- ing today of the body of William Smith fin the Connecticut river with deep gash in his head and a seventy five pound stone tied to the. body brought to light probable murder and led to the arrest late today of Henry Smith, brother of the dead man. with whom he lived at Haddam Neck.
 Body Found by Fisherman.
 The body was found floating in shall low water near the shore by oliver Johnson, fisherman of this place. He dragged 1t ashore, where upon taking 1t out of the water 1t was found that there was large gssh on the back of the head as large as the palm of a mans hand and that a rope was tied about the left ankle. up around the body. and to the rope was attached a stone weighing seventy-five pounds.
 Dead Mans Brother Arrested.
 Unable to find a medical examiner,
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-07

pole. All wen Love. Will wire again from Chateau"
 The message is signed simply Bert an abbreviation of Robert, Commander Peary's first name.
 Mrs. Peary. sent wife's characteris- tic reply with love and a blessing and a request for him to hurry home.'
 Another Strange Coincidence.
 By another strange coincidence in this chapter of coincidences, Mrs. Cook, too, was in South Harpswell, Me, when she received first news of her hus- bands success. Both she and Mrs. pCary had gone for months without word of their husbands. but had hoped a3d prayed, first for their safe return, and, secondly. it may be guessed, for the planting of the flag at the pole.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-07
BOAT TRAINS LATE.
Those on Both Roads Reached Nor
 wich Behind Scheduled Time.

The Consolidated road boat train Monday night was three of an hour late here. coming in at 10.45. "A half hour lost at Blackstone wait ing for connections was largely re- sponsible for the delay.
 The Central Vermont boat train. due here at $40 Monday night, did not ar rive until 11.50, owing to wreck in Vermont of a freight train. There were many coming from the fair in Hartford who were considerably delay
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-07
BODY FOUND BY LANDLAoY.
New York Department Store Salesman
 Murdered in His Bedroom.

New York. Sept. 6.-Somebody climbed through B. Roses window in West Twenty third street early today while he slept and after a terrific struggle. murdered him with a knife Roses body. covered with slashes and clad only in a night shirt. was found today by lis landlady. The room gave evidence of a bloody battle. but no weapon was found. Little is known of the murdered man. He was about 55 years old and was a salesman in a local department store. A postal card came for him today from Loch She'll drake. Sullivan county. N. Y.. signed Riley"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-07
DOG SKINNED BY
 WEST SIDE ELECTRIC.
Deaf Animal Run Over and Caught Under Motor Box-Killed by Hu- mane Agent.

Monday afternoon a dog belong ing to John Aubrey of Mt. Pleasant street was run over on West Main street by an electric car bound for the city both hind legs of the dog being cut off, and when he was dragged by the car he was completely skinned up to his neck. Theaccident happened all most opposite the home of Dog War den George H. Stanton, who happened to be at home and ended the sufferings of the animal with a bullet The dog was deaf. and in the opinion of War den Stanton no blame attaches to the car crew, the motorman having his car under control and stopping it within a foot or two after he heard the dog give yelp when the car caught him.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-07

the body was taken to Middletown, where Coroner Stephen B. Davis will hold an inquest Wednesday morning. The dead mans brother was arrested on a warrant issued by Coroner Davis and Will be held pending the investiga- ton.
 Murdered Man Was We'll to Do.
 Smith has been missing since Sun day, Aug. 20. He left home several days previous to that. but was seen at intervals until Sunday. when he dis appeared. Efforts have been made to get trace of him and the river has been dragged at various points for the body. Smith, who as 4s years old, was well tc do financially and was in the habit of carrying large sums of money around with him and making a display of 1t at times. He was married and has one child. who with it's mother has been living in New York for the past eight months.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-07
UNDESIRABLE IMMIGRATION.
Mechanics Discuss Legislation for an
 llliteracy Test.

Saratoga. Sept. 6.-The restriction of undesirable immigration and the passage of more stringent naturaliza- tions laws were among the principal subjects for discussion at the thirty seventh annual session of the New York state council. Junior Order Unit ed American Mechanics. which began here today
 The council was addressed by James H. Patten of Washington. D. C.. secre- tary of the Immigration Restriction league He urged the need for the enforcement of existing immigration laws and for further legislation pro- viding for an illiteracy test of aliens who seek admission to the country. The convention will continue for two days.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-07
Killed by Fall from Window.

Bridgeport, Conn, Sept 6.--John Fe- dak a Hungarian in the employ of the Singer Manufacturing company. died at the Bridgeport hospital tonight Fe- dak fell from the second story Veranda at the rear of his house at 275 Willard street early Sunday morning dis tance of twenty feet. and crushed his head by falling on cement pave ment The man had been celebrating a christening. He was 23 years old and leaves a wife and two children.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-07
FRENCH SAILORS MURDERED.
Attacked While Stranded in the New
 Hebrides.

Sydney. N. S. w.. Sept. 6.-The cap- tain and crew of the French schooner Qualite. inegaged in recruiting labor CTS. have been murdered by natives of Mallicollo island. in the New Hebrides.
 The vessel was driven aground by a storm and. while stranded she was attacked. In spite of their stubborn defense. the crew were massacred to the last man. A British warship is Investigating the occurrence.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-07

Sydney N. S. w.. Sept. 6.-The cap tam and crew of the French schooner Qualite, engaged in recruiting laborers. nave been murdered by natives of Mailicollo island. in the New Hebri- des- The vessel was driven ashore by storm, and while stranded she was attacked. In spite of their stubborn defence, the crew were massacred to the last man. A British warship is investigating the occurrence.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-07
ANOTHER FLOOD IN MEXICO.
Rich Plantations Destroyed in State
 of TamauIipas-Abieet Misery. ..aflo

Mexico City. Sept 6.-The town of Tula. in the state of Tamaulipas was visited by another flood yesterday. A number of houses were carried away and rich plantations were destroyed. Abject misery prevails in the district. The destruction of the cart roads will make most difficult the sending in of relief from the outside.
 General Trevino places the deaths for the state of Nuevo Leon officially at 1.300. A number of towns on the Rio Grande have not yet been heard from.
 Aramberri are reported destroyed. making ten towns in all partially or wholly destroyed by the recent floods.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-07
State Convention of Swedish Luther
 Leagues.

Naugatuck. Conn. Sept. 6.-Five hundred delegates from the various Swedish Luther leagues of the state met for their annual convention here today The reports for the year were read and the following officers elect ed: President. Rev. A. J. Stenwali. Waterbury: vice president, Rev. E. A. Zetterstrand. Naugatuck; secretary. Rev w. J. Ebb. Bridgeport: vice sec retary. Rev. F. Froberg. Bridgeport and treasurer. Rev. T. M. Wlskstrand Meriden. The next convention will De held in Waterbury.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-07
AT BROADWAY THEATER.
Q We Are Kinq.

At Broadway theater on Monday evening We Are King was presented by a capable company. The play is in three acts and was handsomely staged. Eugene Weber in the dual role won much favor by his work. while Emmett Brandon also carried a double role to perfection. Marv Ay- CTS as the baroness gave an excellent interpr / ation of her role while Anne Cromwell and Kittie Cosgriff pleased, the others giving good support.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-07
NO PARADE IN BOSTON.
For the First Time Labor Day is No
 Marked by Procession.

Boston. Sept. 6,-For the first time since the setting apart of the day as a holiday. aLbor day this year was not marked by an parade of organized craftsmen in Boston. Nearly every union celebrated the day in some man ner. Some organizations held meetings in their halls, while others went to pleasure resorts in the vicinity of the city.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-07
SUDDEN DEATH.
Mrs. GeorgeIine Thuotte Dies Monday After Two Hours Illness.

Stricken by apoplexy Monday after noon at 3 o'clock. Mrs. Georgeline Thoutte of South 4 street. Taftville. was dead at 5. pr Louis I. Pratte was hurriedly summoned but the woman was beyond aid The deceased was a native of Canada but Taftville has been her home for nearly ten years She leaves several sons and daughters. She was woman of rugged health, was rarely i'll. and her death was total ly unexpected.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-07

Annoy. China. Sept 6.-The body of a wealthy mermchant of Annoy, who olsappeared fortnight ago, was found near this city yesterday. An examina- ton showed that he had been mur- dered. The authorities have issued warrants for the arrest of several prominent residents of Annoy, includ- ing Eugenio Velasco, an American cit izen, son of Manila millionaire. Ju- nan H. Arnold the American consul. insists if Velasco be held in custody ana prosecuted that it must be by the American authorities.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-07
--------- GLAD SHE KILLED HIM.
Miss Becker Shot Gunther Because He
 Was Untrue to Her.

ant for her act. Elizabeth Clara Beck CT, the young woman who on Satur- day killed John A Gunther. Jr.. the garage proprietor with whom she lived. and then shot herself. died today at a Brooklyn hospital. Her last words expressed gladness that Gunther was dead. The woman said she shot him because he was untrue to her
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-07
BROKE THE MT. BLANC RECORD
Walter S. Bond of New York Reached
 the Summit in Nine Hours.

Geneva, Switzerland. Sept. 6.-wai- ter S. Bond of New York has climbed Mont Blanc from Chamonix in nine hours. He thus breaks the record of nine hours and half made by More head. an Englishman, in 1865. Mir. Bond has had mountain climbing cx- perience in the Rockies and the Andes.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-07
Young Griffo Physical and Mental
 Wreck.

Chicago, Sept 6.-Alfred Griffo known as Young Grlffo and formerly well known pugilist. is in a cell at the Harrison street police station. a physical and mental wreck Several days ago relatives of the former prize fighter wrote from Sydney. Australia. from which place Griffo came. and re- quested that he be arrested. They had learned that he&had been drink ing heavily and wa1in need of medi- cal attendance.