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Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-25

ent investigations which in no way touch upon the polar controversy and the weight of its disapproval thus be- comes cumulative.
 Mt. Mckinley Claim Rejected.
 Preliminary to it's vote of expulsion, the board met to pass upon the re- port of it's committee. which has beea Investigating the validity of Dr. Cooks assertion that he reached the summit of Mount Mckinley. This committee, in concluding an exhaustive report, recommended that '.Dr. Cooks claim that he ascended the summit of Mount Mckinley in 1906 be rejected by the Explorers club as unworthy of cred- ence."
 The committees recommendation was based on it's finding that "Dr. Cook had repeatedly made statements that have not been in accord with the facts, and that he had entered into agreements which he has failed 10 keep, and that the misstatements and broken agreements deal not only with matters appertaining to discovery, but to ordinary financial transactions, so that no credence can be given to statements made by him"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-25
swITcHMEN's STRIKE, 3 SETTLEMENT IN SIGHT. Only One Obstacle Now Remains to
 Prevent lt.

St. Paul. Minn-, Dec 24.-Only one obstacle now remains in the way O. . settlement of the switchmen's strike in the northwest as the result of the conference between railroad officsrn and the representatives of the railway branch of the American Federation vf Labor in Governor Eberharts office to- day and yesterday Both aides are agreed on all questions save as 10 the time when an of the strikfhg swiich- men shall be taken back to work. The switchmentinsiEt that all str.k- CTS be taken back at once. but this the railroads say they are not in . 7s- sltion to do on account of .the obiiEa- tions assumed when strike breakers were hired. The railroads offered to take back as many of the strikers irn- mediately as they have places for and re-employ the others just as soon as places can be made vacant. It was suggested that it may take thirty dnys before all of the men could be put back to work but President Hawicy of the Switchmen's union said he would. agree to nothing short Of ths simultaneous unemployment of all the men.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-25
Played Santa Claus in Open Fashion, Taking a
 Hearty Interest in Show Windows
JOSTLED BY THE SIDEWALK CROWDS
The President for an Hour and Half Wandered from Shop to Shop, Being Recognized by But Few - Laughingly Returns salutation of Merry Eibulous
 Party who had Just Emerged from Hotel Entrance.

he said, smilingly. I've got all can do to take care of myself"
 Captain Butt stuck the volume under his arm, and the party returned to the jewellers. The clerks had evidently made record time in packing and pre- pairing the presidential purchases, Tor they were all ready for the president. Secret Service Agent Wheeler was left behind to see that the packages reach ed the White House safely, and the party started up Pennsylvania avenue. bound homeward.
 "Merry chrishmus, Misser Preshident."
 As the president passed hotel on Fifteenth street the pinwheel door to the bar spun merrily Four bibulous celebrants of the holiday season emerged They gained the sidewalk, laughed immoderately and effusively, wishing each other the compliments of the season, when one spied the presi- dent.
 Merry Chrishmus, Misser Preshi- dent" he cried. Merry Chrishmus."
 All four managed to raise their hats. The president looked them over and then, with broad grin, lifted his own headgear.
 Thank you, gentlemen" he said Let me wish you the same"
 Presents for White House Employees.
 There will be no special observance of the day at the White House. The Taft family will dine together and with the children all at home, the cell ebration will not be different from that in a million homes throughout the United States. All of the employees of the White House received turkey and the clerks of the executive offices will get s5 apiece. Mir Taft's presents to the personal force in the White House it is understood, will cost him $500.
 Seven members of the presidents off, ficial family will spend their Christ mas here. They are Secretaries Knox, Wilson, MacVeagh, Nagel, Meyer. Bal finger and Postmaster General Hitch cock. Secretary of War Dickinson is on his way to Porto Rico on a trip of inspection, while Attorney General Wickersham will spend the day inNsw York with Mrs. Wickersham, who is al- ready there.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-25
NANTUCKET ISOLATED
 BY SCARLET FEVER OUTBREAK.
All Christmas Concerts and Other Fes-
 tivities Called of.

Nantucket, Mass. Dec. 24.-Misfor- tunes never come singly, says the old proverb. The inhabitants of the coun- ty, island and town of Nantucket are reluctantly convinced of the truth of the proverb. The holiday celebrations in the old town are doomed this year. At Thanksgiving a severe storm pre- vented the passage of steamers from the mainland to the island. and 1t was case of Hamlet with the Dane left out on the dinner tablessfer not tur- key arrived.
 Now it is the Christmas rejoicings which are to be subdued. A number of cases of scarlet fever have broken out in the town, and in order to prevent an epidemic the board of health has ordered the suspension of all public gatherings. The Christmas concerts and other festivities have been called off. and quiet domestic observances alone will mark the day in the unfor- tunate island.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-25
PRESIDENT eoMpERs cRIrIcIsEs
Action of Supreme Court of the Dis
 trict of Columbia.

Washington, Dec 24.-Samuel Com pers, president of the American Fed eration of Labor, published vigorous editorial this month in the Federation ist, the official organ of the labor body, against both the action of the supreme court of the District of Columbia and the recommendation of President Taft's message to congress with reference to the necessity for notice and hearing before writs of injunction are granted.
 Both the action of the court and the recommendation of the president are criticized. The former on the ground that it was without sanction of the law and the latter for the alleged req son that the president did not advo- cate anything which could be attached to an existing law or modify 1t.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-25
NEW TRIAL FOR JOHN. W. RIVERS
Who is Serving a Term of Ten Years
 in WethersfieId.

Hartford Conn, Dec. 24.--John4 w. Rivers, who is serving a maximum term of ten years in state prison for the abuse of a minor female. was brought before special term of the criminal superior court this afternoon and released under bonds of $1O. 900 by Judge Case. The prisoner had in his possession nine banizbooks representing deposits of more than the required bond These, it is understood, will be turned over to his bondsmen as se- curity. The release of Rivers came as the result of a decision of the supreme court. finding error in his trial of last March. He will be tried again at the next term of the criminal superior. court. The chief witness against him IS 10 year old girl Failure to admit in evidence conflicting statements aI- legged to have been made by the girl relative to her age was the ground on which the error was found
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-25
$5,ooo,ooo FIRE LOSS
 AT CRYSTAL RIVER, FLA.
The Dixon Cedar Pencil Factory Com
 pIeteIy Destroyed.

Ocala. Fla, Dec. 24.-Fire which started at four o'clock this morning at Crystal River, near here, com pletely destroyed the. Dixon Cedar Pencil factory. entailing loss of half million dollars. The fire spread from the Dixon plant to nearby buildings and late this afternoon was threaten ing to destroy the entire town. Mes sages asking for aid were received here at noon and one chemical en- zine and fifty men were despatched to the scene of the fire on a special train at one o'clock. Reports received here at four o'clock this afternoon state that the efforts of the firemen have been directed towards saving nearby property. principally the Dixon hotel. No fears were felt for the business section, though the fire was burning rapidly.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-25
John Thsw Kirkland Dies in British
 Columbia.

|. Nelson, B. C.. Dev. 24.--John Thaw Kirkland of Glasgow. fourth son Of the late John Kirkland, chief justice of Scotland, died at Revelstoke Wednes- day night, aged 24 years.
 The body was sent to New York to his aunt. Mrs. William Thaw, mother of Harry K Thaw From New York the body will be sent to Scotland. John Thaw Kirkland left Scotland on Nov. II to travel for his health and was on his way back from the coast when he succumbed to heart disease.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-25
Rival of J. p. Morgan Buys Vanderbilt
 HeIdinus in Union Trust Go.

& Co, one of New York's conserva- tive banking firms and rivals of J. P. Morgan & Co. have purchased the holdings of the late Cornelius Van- derbilt in the Union Trust company of this city, according to an appar- ently authentic report in financial circles It is said that the Speyers have taken over 1872 shares of the company's stock, involving approxi- mately $2,000,000.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-25
Tunnel to Connect Boston's Two Ter
 nninat Stations.

Boston, Dec. 2l.--It was announced today that the construction engineers of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad are working on plans for a tunnel beneath the city to con- meet the two terminal stations. It is said that the work at present is pre- liminary and that the matter needs. the approval of the legislature. The plans carry with them a project for tn identification of the suburban sys- tems of both the New Haven and Bos- ton and Maine railroads.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-25
TAFTs LONG LOST PIE
 ARRIVES ON AUTO TRUCK.
Will Be Served at White House
 Christmas Dinner.

Washington. Dec. 24.-The long lost pie that did not get to Washington for President Tafts Thanksgiving dinner arrived tonight and will be served on the White House table tomorrow.
 Of course it's not the same pie, or 1t would have been barred from the White House grounds by Capt. Archi- bald Butt, the presidents military aide. who also arbitrates the menus of those who aspire to feeS the president.
 The bakers of Jersey City and New York were not taking any chances on this pie. It was packed in a heavy wooden box four feet square, nailed with tenpenny nails, and all the way from New York to Washington four delegates of the bakers union sat on the cover.
 The pie was taken to the White House on an automobile truck.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-25
ship sub.Idy Hin in sIaht.

Washington, Dec. 24.--A ship sub sidy bill which can pass congress and meet the approval of the president seems to be in sight. Today Congress man Humphrey of Washington. with the members of the merchant marine of the house. visited President Taft and laid before him the bill intro duced at the last session with amend ments which have since been made. The amended bill met the approval of the president. t Is said.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-25
st2,5oo CASH BAIL REFUSED. ,
,Ileged Green Goods Man Must Pass
 Christmas in the Tonbs.

New York, Dec. 24.-Charles Adams
 as Red and other names. charged
 tn being the leader of clique of the past few years. posed as a pen Hess character when arraigned before United States commissioner yester- iay. but reversed himself and offered 12,500 cash bail today to escape spend
 g Christmas in the Tombs. The fed
 al authorities refused this amount. Eth the statement that Adams had Ffeited s30,000 bail after his arrest or a gold brick deal in Texas in 1900 accordingly the green goods man will oend Yuletide in prison.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-25
Missing pement.d Bow Bound,

Chicago. Dec. 24-Arthur Marchard. a demented boy, whose disappearance from the Elgin insane asylum aroused suspicion that he had died and his body had been secretly buried. has been found in the Newberry, Mich insane asylum. Governor Deneen or dered a national search made for the boy to dispel the accusations made " his parents He will be returned 70 the Elgin asylum from which he es- capped.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-25
Water Main Broke-Harvard Square
 Flooded.

Cambridge, Mass, Dec. 24.-The breaking of five foot water main in Harvard square tonight flooded the basements of many stores and filled the excavations of the new Cambridge Boston tunnel, causing damage which will probably exceed $100,000. Several telephone and telegraph poles were un- dermined and fell with their wires in- to the streets, but no person was in- iured
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-25
HOW HALLErs COMET LOOKS.
Approaching Visitor Photographed by
 Professor PercivaI Lowell.

Boston. Dec. 24.-Despatches receiv- ed here today from Flagstaff. Arizona. stated that Prof. PercivaI Lowell has successfully photographed Halley's comet. The picture shows an irreg- ular formation, but with distinct nii- cleus, which is out of the center. Professor Lowell has also obtained a striking photograph of Saturn, in which the bands are clearly defined and the rings shown.
 Recent work at the Flagstaff observ- atory will be described by Professor Lowell in a paper before one of the sections of the American Association for the Advancement of Science here next week.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-25
steamship Arrivals.

At Genoa. Dec. 20: America, from New York, via Naples: 21. Luisiana, from New York, via Naples.
 At Naples. Dec. 21: Regina DItalia. from New York.
 At Palermo. Dec. 23: Verona, from New York
 At Antwerp, Dec. 24: Lapland, from New York, via Dover.
 At Liverpool, Dec. 24: F'riesland, from Philadelphia. via Queenstown.
 At Havre: Dec. 24, La Lorraine, from New York.
 At Southampton Dec. 24. Majestic, from New York.
 At New York. Dec. 24: Minnetonka. from London.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-25
Second Win of George Rhodius to Be Filed for Probate

Indianapolis, Ind. Dec. 24.-A sec ond will of George Rhodius, which, instead of giving sT50.0o0 to the city of Indianapolis for parks, as did his first will. leaves the greater part of his $l,000,000 estate to woman known as Elma Dare. or Doddswortn, will be filed for probate within a few days, according to a public announce meat of her attorneys today
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-25
OPINION GIVEN BY
 ATTORNEY GENERAL HoLcoMR
n Regard to Hours of Clerical Work
 by Minors and Women.

Hartford, Conn. Dec. 24.-Attorney ieneral Holcomb has given an opinion , Factory Inspector Mclean in regard
 the hours of employment of minors I'd women employed at clerical work
 manufacturing or mercantile estab- ihments. He says in part:
 "So far as it is proper for me to lvise you with reference to your off al action, say to you that in my pinion the statute does not refer to nd include in its provisions employees i offices engaged fin clerical work, al hough such work pertains to that car ed on in manufacturing mechanical
 mercantile establishments"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-25
EataIIx Iniured in Runaway.

New York, Dec. 24-Tracy German, a well known horseman, and porter familiarly known as. rJoe' were fatal ly injured in a runaway in Harlem to- day. German was driving a pair of thoroughbreds, which ran away. throw ing him to the street. The porter, who attempted to stop them, was knocked down.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-25
Dr. Cook Dropped
 From the Rolls
FOR FRAUD PRAcTIcED ON MEM
 BERs AND THE PUBLIC.
ACTION OF EXPLORERS CLUB
The Doctors Claim That He Reached Mount Mckinley Summit Rejected
 by Club as Unworthy of credence.

New York, Dec. 24.-The board cf governors of the Explorers club me. today in executive session and, stand . ing in silence, voted with bowed heads that Dr. Frederick A. Cook be drop ped from the rolls of the club f-r frauds practiced on it's members and on the public. Coming hard upon the heels of the crushing verdict lately rendered by the university of Copsn- hagen. the action of the Explorers club today is the result of indepehd-
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-25
$foo,0o0 Fire at Vermont State Hes
 pital for the Insane.

Waterbury, Vt, Dec 24.-Destruction of the entire plant of the Vermont state hospital for the insane here was mar rowly averted today when three wards were destroyed by a fire at loss which will approach s100,000. The 100 patients in the wards burned were all safely removed. The fire started from an unknown cause. The loss is fully covered by insurance.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-25
BEecAR GIRL RANG
 RocKEFELLER's pooR5ELL
Detained by the Butler and Turned
 Over to the children's Society.

New York, Dec. 24.--A 12 year old Armenian girl rang the doorbeli and sought aims at John D. Roclefeiler's town house tonight. She was detained by the butler who answered her sum- mons and turned over to the Chii-' dren's society. where she will be held pending arraignment on Monday.
 The little mcndicant said she was Lillian Bayagian of Worcester, Mass, the daughter of poor street sweeper, who had approved her plan to come to New York to obtain money from Mir. Rockefeller to buy presents for the family. A five dollar gold piece and . quarter found in the child's pockets, however, seemed to belle her tale of poverty.
 Between sobs the child told the po- lice that she was hungry. Food was provided and she was placed in charge of 8 matron. Christmas day she will spend In detention.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-25
Would Disbar Attorney Sanford Rob-
 inson.

New York, Dec. 24.-The Bar asso- citation of New York filed charges with appellate division of the supreme court today against Sanford Robinson, chief counsel for F. Agugust Heinze. alleg- ing that he Is guilty of deceit. mal- practice and gross unprofesionai con- duct. Robinson was fined s250 last summer for alleged connection with spiriting away the books of the Unit ed Copper company, sought by the fed eral grand jury, and 1t is with refer ence to this case that the Bar associa- tion now seeks his disbarrnent.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-25
esora. s. Hsrt a co. Rankrup..

New York. Dec. 24-George S. Hart & Co., one of the largest dealers in but ter and cheese in the city. made an assignment for the benefit of credltors today. with liabilities of approximately s20z,000 and assets of about e1o.oo0.. Just after the assignment an invo1un- tary petition of bankruptcy wax ffe4 against the firm and receiver wa< xr~
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-25
Secretary Dickinson to Tour Por-o

San Juan. P. t.. Dec. Ex-Governor Colton announced today that Secretary of War Dickinson will arrive here .Tan- uary 26 for a stay of one week. during which he will make a tour of tae is- and be the guest of honor at babpiets to be given by the government off cials. business men and LieuteEant Colonel Robert L. Howse, commander q the military forces stationed here.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-25
Opera Singer Mne. retrazzini m.

Pittsburg. Dec. 24.-The illness of Mme. Luisa Tetrazzini of the Manhat- tan Opera company. who was sched- uled tonight to sing the leading part in Lucia" resulted in the money be- ing refunded to the seat holders and the performance being cancelled. Mime. Tetrazzini is suffering from -vo- cal trouble and her -'lysician advised couple of days rest
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-25
win of Ella Mooney Prob.s.d.

Poughkeepsie. N. r.. Dec. 24---The will of Ella Mooney of Red Hook, N. T., daughter of Artist Edward Mooney. who died some years ago was filed for probaet today. The estate is estfma1- ed at $100.500. and among the beaucsts is one of s15.00o to the National Ac td- emy of Design in New York
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-25
'Ex-Pres. zeIaya
 Quits Managua!
LEAVES THE CAPITAL UNDER
 COVER OF DARKNESS.
SURROUNDED BY BoOYGuARD
zelaya Goes to corinto, Nicaragua Members of the Party All Heavily Armsd-Yst He Cannot Escape.

Corinto,. Nicaragua, Dec. 24.-Jose Santos Zelaya. who but three days ago relinquished the presidency of Nicara- qua to Dr. Jose Madriz-the same day his army met defeat by the revolution ists at Rama-has fled the capital and tonight is in Corinto. surrounded by his bodyguard and a few faithful friends.
 Escorted by Guard With Maxim Gun.
 zelaya departed from Managua un-
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-25
Special Christmas Entertainments for
 Soldiers in Forts About New York.

New York Dec. 24-Special Christ mas entertainments will be provided for the many soldiers in the five forts around New York The army branch of the r. M. c. A. has furnished and decorated Christmas trees at each fort. and appropriate gifts will be distrib- uted
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-25
Canadian Pacific Passenger Train
 Junnped Into Ditch.

Winnipeg, Man, Dec. 24.-A spread ing rail caused a Canadian Pacific train of twelve coaches. four of them sleeping cars, to jump into a ditch near Chapteau. east of Fort William, Ont, today. Of the 700 passengers on the train fifty were injured but none will die.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-25
fciai Reception of Anpbassador Ha-
 con In France.

Paris, Dec. 24.-The official recep- 5n of Robert Bason, the new Amer ian ambassador. by Minister of For ign Affairs Pichon and President Fall eres. has been arranged for Decem- IF 90. in order that MT. Bacon may , able to meet his colleagues of the
 ,iomatic corps at the New Years
 isption January !.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-25
he Guinness "Desth Farm" Ordered
 Sold

Laporte. Ind. Dec. 24.-Judge G. c. Ricnter in the Laporte circuit court oday ordered the famous death arm" of Mrs Belle Guinness sold in order that the estate may be settled. -alued at s5.e00. The personal estate
 st by Mrs. Guinness amounted to
 800.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-25

Pekin, Dec. 24.-It is understood that China is preparing formally to protest against Japan's alleged viola tion during the past year of the Manchurian telegraph convention of 1908.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-25

Oporto. Portugal, Dec. 24.-A heavy wind storm. accompanied by tremen- dous rainfall. did much damage In this city today. The gas works were inun- dated and tho entire city is in cark- ness tun;Eht
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-25
Killed bx Traction Car.

Hamilton, O., Dec. 24.-While driv- ing home in covered wagon with Christmas gifts for their nine children William Payne and his wife Mary were killed by traction car today.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-25
Locomotive Boiler Exploded, Five
 Men Killed, f7 Injured.

Shawnee Okla, Dec. 2li.-Five workmen. it is believed. were killed and 1T others were injured by the ex- plosion today of a locomotive boiler which wrecked the repair shop of tho Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific rail- road.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-25

San Juan, P. R., Dec. 24.-News brought from Santo Domingo by per- sons arriving here tells of bloody bat ties between the government and rev olutionary forces on that island. in which the former suffered defeat.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-25
Butter Tub Plant Burned

Montgomery Center. Vt, Dec. 24.- Nelson Hall & Co.'S butter tub and sugar pail plant was burned tonight, causing . loss estimated at s100.lan,
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-25
Cabled Paragraphs

Helsingfors. Finland, Dec. 24.-Ths Russian military authorities are taking great precautions to prevent a possi- ble revolt in Finland.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-25
William Rockefeller Remembers His
 Emploves

Tarrytown, N. Y, Dec. 24.-W;lt:lm Rockefeller distributed gifts tonight to his sixty employees at his ilo,ae here at the rate of s5 for every year Of ser vice. Three men received s10o esLh, and the total reached $2,500.