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Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-08
REV. P. c. WRIGHT. ILL.
Expected That He Will Be Able to Be
 About by Tuesday.

J Rev P. c. Wright of the Central Baptist church was taken sick with the grip on Friday night, and was con- fined to his oed over Saturday and Sunday He is expecting to be out again by tomorrow, if not sooner.
 In his absence Rev. F. o. Cunning ham was the preacher at the morning service at the church. delivering an inspiring sermon upon "The Unspeak- able Gift" He also officiated at the communion service.
 In the Sunday school he spoke con- vincingly to the scholars upon the val ue of decision, and as a result num- Der indicated their desire to follow Christ.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-08
Uniform Rate of Pay for Tranmen
 East of the Mississippi.

New Haven. Conn.,, Nov. "A con- ference was held here today between James A. Murdock. chairman of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, and National Officer Barry of the Railroad Conductors, which Mir Mur- dock said was preliminary to meet ing to be held in January when the matter of establishing a uniform rate of compensation for trainmen on all roads east of tue Mississirni vii! be taken up. Between 5000 and 60,O00- men, he said. would be affected by the increase
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-08
AUTOMOBILE PLUNGED
 INTO CHICAGO RIVER,
Several Persons Drowned-None of tho
 Bodies Recovered.

Chicago. Nov. 7.-An automobile containing several persons plunged in to the Chicago river tonight at Jack son boulevard and the occupants of tho machine were drowned. No bodies have been recovered.
 h A witness to the accident reported to the police that the bridge at Jack son boulevard had been opened for steamer to pass and that the automo- bile, which was approaching the bridge at rapid rate, struck the abutment, turned over and fell into the river with all its occupants. A moment later he saw a man and woman struggling in the water, the woman clinging to the man. She screamed for help and a bridge tender threw out life preserv- CTS, but both victims sank.
 Firemen and police reached the scene soon after the accident and began to drag for the bodies. The witness 10 the accident reported that the auto mobile contained four persons.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-08
DE ORC KEEPS
 LAMBERT BILLIARD TROPHY.
Wins Final from DaIy-Latter Files
 Protest.

New York, Nov. 7.-Alfred De Orc. holder of the worlds three-cusion carom billiard championship, defeated John w. Daly of Chicago in the third and final game of their series tonight. thus retaining his title to the Lambert trophy, Daly says that he has obtain ed information that De Orc used ball unauthorized by the referee in the first game of the series and has served mo- tive of protest which is to be decided later
 De Orc won his 50 points tonight in S9 innings with a high run of six. His opponent scored A points in the same length of time The finish finds De Orc with the requisite 15O points. while Daly is credited with only 119.
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Mssons at Savannah This Week.

Savannah Ga. Nov. 7.-Savannah is to be the host of two 5odies of the Masonic order during the coming week On Monday will assemble the general grand council. Royal and Se- 'lect Masons of the United States of America On Wednesday morning will convene the general grand chapter. Royal Arch Masons of the United States
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chsroed With IIIeeaI Fishing.

Wolcott, Conn, Nov. 7.-Charged with illegal fishing, Joseph and Henry KessiIbaek, Frederick Earth, Edward HelmineFA A. Niski and H. and A. Bush. all residents of Bristol, were arrested here today The men were dragging Cedar lake with seine and the ar rests were made by Game Warden Walker of Waterbury and Deputy Sheriff A. l.. Morse Of Bristol They were held under $25 bonds for their nppearanee in court here Monday.
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ward them. and they Immediately opened fire. and Jackson fell with Q bullet in his head.
 Searching Woods for Robbers.
 When the shooting began the cngi- peer of the train started the engine ahead. and then 1t was discovered that part of the train had been cut or. Jackson. though dangerously wounded. managed to crawl back toward the ca- boose, and members of the train crew found him lying unconscious near the steps of the cilf Posses of farmers searched the woods for the robbers, but no trace of them was found.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-08
Brooklyn Architect and Two Other
 Men Probably Drowned.

New York. Nov. 7.-Washington Hull. a Brooklyn architect. and two other men whose names are unknown put out from Lawrence Beach, l.. l.. last Wednesday in the sloop yacht Commodore. for a sail 10 New York harbor to place the vessel in winter quarters. and since then the party has been missing. Mrs. Hull fears that her husband and the other men have been last at sea. He was a member of the Columbia university crew which defeated a crew from England several years ago. she said, and was a good swimmer.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-08
RosToNs PERMANENT HOME FOR GRAND OPERA
"tI Be Formally Opened Tonight with Presentation of La oiaconda."

Boston, Nov 7.-The fruition of a long, deferred hope of Bostonians for a permanent home for grand opera has at last been realized in the completion al the cost of a million and a quarter dollars of a magnificent opera house, believed 10 be one of the best equip ped of it's kind in the world
 The Boston opera house. situated on Huntington avenue and Opera place. in close proximity to the New England Conservatory of Music and Symphony hall. in the aristocratic Back Bay dis trict, will be formally opened tomor- row night with the presentation of La tAaconda" in Italian, with Nordica, Constantine. Louise Homer and Pull cini in the principal parts. A pro- gramme of 30 operas extending through fifteen weeks, will make the first season of the house. The seating is f275l %
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-08
Attempts to Wreck Passenger Trains
 Crossties on Track

Mobile. Ala. Nov. 7.-Attempts were made today to wreck two passenger trains on the Louisville and Nashville railroad. The point selected was at the foot of a sharp grade below Bay Minette. Ala, where the wreckers plsced cressties that were hidden from the engineer bq a curve. Both trains were stopped in time to avoid serious damage. although one locomotive ran against the ties and was damaged. The trains were running only three hours apart. Bloodhounds were ordered to the scene
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Aviation Meet at Cincinnati.

Cincinnati, O.. Nov. 7.--At Batonia day and Sunday of this week, have been set apart for an aviation meet ing. Among the entries are Glenn H. Curtiss. Charles F. Willard of Phila- delphis, Roy Knabenshue, Lincoln Beachey and Crowell Dixon.
 The principal event will be a race between Curtiss and Willard in aero planes for a cup which has been con- tributcd by local capitalists.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-08
OBITUARY.
Dr. William H. Loomis.

Rockville. Conn. Nov. 7.-Dr Will jam H. Loomis. 67 years old a prom inent business man and dentist died at his home here today. Dr. Loomis was mayor of the city for two terms from 1900 to 1904: a representative from the town of Vernon in 1903 and served two terms on the state dental commission He was member of the Sons of the American Revolution. a veteran of the civil war and prominent in Masonic circles. He leaves a widow and two sons.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-08
Freight Wreck Blocks Traffic on Main
 Line Pannsylvania Road.

Plttsburg. Pa Nov, 7.-Trafic on the main line of the Pennsylvania railroad will be blocked until tomorrow. it is said. on account of a freight wreck to- night at Jeannette, Pa, 27 miles east of here Through limited passenger trains are being detourcd. A ear in the middle of the fast merchandise freight train left the track. causing 70 mass of wreckagc 70 pile up in cut and tearing up about a half milo of track. Another freight dashed into tho was injured.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-08
Stabbed Beeauae He Refused to Pay
 Debt of Sf0.

New Britain. Nov 7.-Because he refused to pay debt of $10 due hIs assailants brother, Luciorna Naigori was seriously if not fatally stabbed at his home on Cleveland street today by a Hartford Italian. Naigori was taken to hospital where it was found that his right cheek had been laid open and the sight of his right eye de- stroyed. The arrest of Naigorrs as- sailant is expected
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Trouble at a Lecture in the Leshorn
 Cathedral

Leghorn, Italy, Nov. 7.-Father Ge- mell known as the monk preacher. who recently was challenged by the socialist deputy. Podrecca. to deliyer in public. sermons proving the miracles at Lomdes. gave lecture today on the subject in the cathedral. A great crowd gathered and the Catholics ap- plauded while the Catholics shout ed Viva Ferrcr" The Catholics then intoned a hymn and a tumult followed. The police intervened and made seN- erai arrests and protected the friars from anti-clerical attacks.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-08
Drove Up and Split Train which was Stand
 ing on a Siding
RAID ON BUTTER AND EGG SPECIAL
On the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Road at Round Lake, Wisconsin = Bullet in Rrakeman's Eead- Bandits ecured no Loot-Woods Searched by Posse of Farmers but Robbers were Found.

Chicago. Nov. Tn a daring att tempt to loot the Chicago butter and egg social train on the Chicago. Mil- waukee and St. Poul railroad today. robbers shot and dangerously wounded M. L. Jackson, a brakeman of the train. at Round Lake. Wis.
 Used crowbar to Force Cars.
 The robbers drove up in two automo- pile trucks and cut off the last five cars or the train, which was on sid ing at Round Lake. Jackson, the brakeman. saw them forcing the door or one of the cars with a crowbar. He rSH rom tEe caboose of the train to-
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crushsd ston. PIant Burned.

Utica. N. Y., Nov. 7.-The plant of the John Pierce Stone company at Little Falls. one Of the biggest pro- ducers of crushed stone In this section of the country. was destroyed by fire today. The loss Is between siOO,00O and Si5V000 Several fremen were tn- jured. but none seriously The origin is unlsnown.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-08
Buried Miners Rescued Alive.

Reno, Ney Nov. 7--charles Moody and Harry Anderson. miners. who were buried under tons of rock and timbers in cave-in at the Copper King mine on Friday, were rescued alive today. Just before the cave-in, falling rock warned the men that something was wrong. and they crawled up to the TO foot level. Forty men worked forty seven hours to rescue the buried min
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Wreck on the Erie Road.

Hornell. N. r.. Nov. 7.-Engineer Chauneey Green and Fireman Chris ,topher Ryder were killed. F. O. Tracy a brakeman was probably fatally hurt, and two other employees were slightly injured in q wreck on tue Erie railroad near Belmont early today. Two engines We're hauling fast freight when the boiler on the forward engine blew up.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-08
LIGHTNING CREATED HAVOC
 THROUGHOUT PEORIA.
Severe Electrical Storm Sweeps
 Through Illinois River Valley.

Peoria. H.. Nov. The Illinois-ri riv- CT valley was swept tonight by a, se- we're electrical storm. Lightning cre- ated havoc throughout Poria. and for a time communication was cut off. all telegraph and telephones being lost. Several houses were struck and burn ed. Reports from surrouding towns show considerable damagefby wind and lightning. A large ball of lightning entered the open door of Robert Con- keys home in Peoria. encircled the dining room and passed out the same door at fhich is entered. without dam aging the house. Mrs. Conkey. who was in the dining room, waS rendered for two hours A step daughters arm was paralyed.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-08
FIRST TIME IN ITS EXISTENCE.
Convention of American Federation of
 Labor to Be Held in Canada.

Toronto. Ont Nov. 7.-For the first time in the % years of it's existence. the American Federation of Labor has crossed the border line of the United States and, opening Monday. will hold Its annual convention fin Canada. Dcl- egates from all parts of the United States and Canada are here.
 With jail sentences hanging over the beads of President Samuel Com pers,. Vice President John Mitchell and Secretary Morrison for contempt of court in the Buck Stove and Range company case. the question of wheth- CT an appeal to the supreme court shall be taken from the recent de- cision of the court of appeals of the District of Columbia. win probably be decided by the convention.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-08
PROSPERITY IN THE WEST.
CIsarence Maokay Enthusiastic Over
 the Business Outlook.

New York. Nov. 7.-Clarence H. Maekay. president of the Postal Tele- graph company, returned to New York today enthusiastic over the business outlook in the west. "The people out there" he said. "are not watching the horizon for a return of prosperity; It already has arrived. if my judgment is worth anything"
 \ This belief of Mir. Mackay was bas- ed. he said on observations made by him during an 5000 mile trip of in- spection of his company's property, with the object of expanding its bnsi- ness facilities.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-08
Meridsn Woman Took Wood Alcohol.

Alerlden, Conn. Nov. 7,-Mary. wife of Edward Goodwin, of South Mcrlden. died today from the effects of a dose Of wood alcohol taken Saturday noon with. the medical examiner says sui- cidal intent She had been in poor health for some time and took the poison in fit of dependency.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-08
Wife unahIe to Annaar.

Charles W. Church. who was pre- sented in the city court Saturday morning on the charge of beating his wife, had his case continued until this morning as his wife was not able to appear in court. The accused is a fine teamster, but his drinking hab- it's bring him into court frequently.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-08
Pastor tiyde Called to MiddIetowr,

Middletown. Conn. Nov. 7.-At n meeting of tile members Of the First Baptist chnreh today it was voted fo extend a can Co the pastorate of the church Co Rev. A. R. Hyde of Ciin ton. Mass. fFhe pastorate has been vacant since the death of Rev. e. F. Nhittemore c year ago.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-08
New preadnoueht North Dakota
 Eclpses Even the Delaware.

Boston. Nov. 7.-Throughout the z4 hours of her-test at 12knot speed, which was finished early today. the new -battleship of the DreadnOught type, North Dakota. maintained an economical consumption of coal ami water the average being well below the guaranteed mean amount The consumption tests of the North iJa -kota thus. Gar have been in keeping with the remarkable speed shown in her special mile trials.
 Up to the present. stage she Is i'd to have even eclipsed the fine show ing of her. sister ship, tife Delaware.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-08
Death of Millionaire Garden Truck
 Farmer

Chicago. Nov. 7.-Lyman II. Bud- long, a millionaire garden truck farm CT. died here today He came to Chi- cago in 1857 from Cranston, R. l.. where he was born In 1929. At the time of his death he had under culti- vation 700 acres of land within the city limits.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-08
Armed constsbies Attack Indian vil-
 laqe

Winnipeg, Nov. Fifty armed con- stables attacked an Indian village, Kispioax, at the headwaters of the Skeena river, today. Several shots were fired. and several Indians who have ben threatening the lives of whites were arrested
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Two Victims of PeIIaara.

Charlotte, N. C.. Nov. 7.-Pellagra claimed two victims in Rowan county last night, Mrs. Julius A. Peeler, a widow. 57 years old. and a negro wom- an living beyond the city limits of Sal isbury. Mrs. Peeler had been i'll three months with the disease
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-08

London, Nov. 6..The Right Hon. William Court Gully, the first Viscount Selby,.. died Saturday after long ill., ness. He was born in 1885. The vis- count was speaker of the house of com mons from 1895 to 1905.
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lthae, Aero Club oraanixed.

Ithaca. N Y.. Nov. 7.-An aero club with one hundred members has been organized at Cornell university for the special study of aerial navigation. Sew eral acroplanes are being. copstructed by club members.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-08

As Result of the Elections in tine Philippines the assembly will be com posed of 60 nationalists, 15 progress ists and , Independents.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-08

Peking, Nov. 7.-The prince regent received the members of the legations yesterday within the forbidden city, where they paid their respects before the bier of the dowager empress. The funeral will be held on Tuesday.
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Lisbon. Nov. liking Manuel left here today for Madrid en route for France and England. The Duke Of Oporto will act as regent during the kings absence.
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Steamship Arrivals.

At Liverpool: No: [, Cedric, from New York.
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Cabled Paragraphs

Havana, Nov 7.-The Detroit base ball team today defeated the Havana team by a score of to 3.
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Lawrence Perrin of Baltimore will erect at Reuda, Spain, monument to his wife. who committed suicide at Harron, England
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established the identity of the man who committed suicide in dramatic man. ner at the Montmartre cafe Friday night. He was Louis IT. Mork, an American, who arrived here recently and tried to obtain funds for American circus exploiters.
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The Autumn Manoeuvres of the Ja- panese army were bgeun in the pres ence of the emperor and representa- tives of foreign nations.
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1t Was Announced that Judge Rob- ert $. Lovett was elected to the com- mittee of law and finance of the Illi- ncis Central railroad company
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MelilIa, Morocco, Nov. 7.ASixteen thousand Spanish troops supported by heavy reserves began an advance over the Beni-Sicar territory at ' o'clock yesterday morning. The Infanta Carlos of Bourbon led the advance guard.
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Condensed Telegrams

--
 An Understanding Between Englard and Germany appears to be under con- sideration in German government cir-
 The British Minister to China has raised objections to the manner in traffic.
 Lawrence Perrin of Baltimore will erect at Reuda, Spain, a monument to his wife. who committed suicide at Harron, England > The British House of Commons, bv vote of 219 to 54, refused to agree to the house of lords annendments to the Irish land bill
 As Result of the Elections in the Philippines the assembly will be com posed of 60 nationalists, 15 progress ists and independents.
 The Autumn Msnoeuvres of the Ja- panese army were bgeun in the pres ence of the emperor and representa- tives of foreign nations.
 1t Was Announced that Judge Rob- ert $. Lovett was elected to the com mittee of law and finance of the 1lli- ncis Central railroad company.
 H. s. Priest, a former. United States district judge and council for the Wa ters-Pierce Oil company. was fined $500 for assault in St. Louis.
 President Gonpers and Secretary Nor rison of the Federation of Labor. held a conference with their counsel in re- gard to an appeal to the supreme court.
 Fire Destroyed the Garage and barns of Clendenin J. Ryan, son of Thomas F. Ryan. at Suffern N. r., and five thoroughbred horses were burned
 Complete Returns Indicate q nfaxi- mum cotton crop of 9.7SO.000. accord ing to a bulletin issued by President Taylor of the National Ginners' asso- citation.
 Nordica and other relatives, who had attempted to break the will of an aunt. was handed down by the Massa chusetts supreme court.
 Professors of the University of Co., penhagen are opposed to the proposal of the National Geographic society that committee of Americans be present at the examination of the Cook records.
 Thirty Years Imprisonment at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. was the sen tence imposed upon Walter Ford. the negro who robbed and assaulted white girl in Prince George county, Maryland.
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~ The British House of Commons, bv a vote of 219 to 54, refused to agree to the house of lords amendments to the Irish land bill
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Complete Returns Indicate nfbxi- mum cotton crop of 9.7S0.00O. accord ing to a bulletin issued by President Taylor of the National Ginners' asso- citation.
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False Start
 Caused Riot
JUDGES IN DANGER OF BEING
 LYNcHED.
TROUBLE AT RACE TRACK
In Park on Outskirts of City cs;
 vienne-Mob Wrecked the Judges, stand--Judses Made Their Escape.

Vienna, Nov. IA false start, leading to the disqualification of two horses in a trotting race today in the Prater, 8 park on the outskirts of the city and the victory of an outsider. caused a riot and an attack upon the judges.
 Police With Drawn Swords.
 Cries of Lynch them,'' was the signal for many thousands of the spectators to attack the judges stand. They smashed all the windows and reduced many of the stands to match wood. The judges made their escape, and a large body of police with drawn swords finally succeeded in restoring order. Many persons were injured and about fifty were arrested.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-08

The British Minister to China has raised objections to the manner in which China is suppressing the opium traffic.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-08

Professors of the University of Co., penhagen are opposed to the proposal of the National Geographic society that committee of Americans be present at the examination of the Cook records
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-08

Fire Destroyed the Garage and barns of Clendenin J. Ryan. son of Thomas F. Ryan. at Suffern. N. Y.. and five thoroughbred horses were
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A Decision Adverse to Mme Lillian Nordica and other relatives. who had attempted to break the will of an aunt. was handed down by the Massa- chusetts supreme court.
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Thirty Years Imprisonment at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. was the sem tence imposed upon Walter Ford. the negro who robbed and assaulted a white girl in Prince George county. Maryland.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-08

President Gon1pers and Secretary Nor rison of the Federation of Labor. held a conference with their counsel in re- gard to an appeal to the supreme cOllrf
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An Understanding Between England ana Germany appears to be under con- sideration in German government cir- cIes.
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H. s. Priest, a former. United States district judge and council for the Wa ters-Pierce Oil company, was fined $500 for assault in St. Louis.