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Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-01
TUESDAYS CABINET MEETING.
Presidents Message and Panama Ca
 nal Bond Discussed.

Washington, Nov 30.-The financial portion of the presidents message has been completed. It was taken up at some length at today's session of the cabinet. The Panama canal bond sit uation and other features engaged close attention
 Today's official figures ashow an &C., tual working balance in the treasury offices of s26,533,6 3,6S0, though the total balance in the general fund, which in cludes this working balance in the treasury offices, the balance in banks and in the treasury of the Philippine islands, and other details, is placed at $S2, ,079, ,472. Today's excess of all dis bursements over all receipts is $252,- TAT, but the excess of all disburse- ments over all receipts so far this fis- cal year is only s44,295, ,956, as against s94,772,39s for the same period in the previous fiscal year
 The internal revenue receipts are booming. Upward of $25, 900 for from the corporation tax and the es- inmates for the various departments of the government have been heavily cut.
 AS to the Panama bonds, which were mentioned in the discussion, there are $290, ,569, 900 of these bonds authorized but not yet issued. The sum of $97,- 069, ,649 represents the balance expend- ed out of the general fund of the treasury reimbursable from proceeds of bonds not yet sold. While exist ing laws authorize $375,20O,9 ,9S0 in Panama bonds, only SS4,631, 9S0 have ever been issued.
 The president is devoting considera- ble attention to the message at night.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-01
cleCtriC Workman
 Fatally Stabbed
BY AN ITALIAN. ONE OF THE MEN
 ON THE JOB.
DESCRIPTION OF MURDERER
Sent Out by Bridgeport Authorities ts
 Police of Other cities-Murdsrer Es-
 esped on Evening Train.

Bridgeport, Conn, Nov. 30.-John Hackett a workman in the employ of the Electric Cable company. was fatal ly stabbed at o'clock tonight by Tony Marconi. one of the men in hts em- ploy, as he was about to leave the fac tory for his home. The lunge was so vicious that the knife, entering the left side of the chest, severed rib. Mar conf escaped after the stabbing and is supposed to have left the city on a train about 6.30 o'clock.
 Police of Other Cities Notified.
 The police of the surrounding towns and cities have been furnished with the following description of the mur- derer: Height, 5 feet 5 inches; cleay complexion. dark brown hair hooked nose. wears a cap and white shoes. Sprane Out of the Shadow Upon His
 Victim. ~
 Tony is alleged to have been lazy and the foreman had to keep close watch of him.. and repeatedly threatened to discharge the man unlee she did better. Tony resented the words and for some time has made threats against his boss. This morning Hackett took knife away from Marconi and cautioned him about carrying weapons. Nothing more was thought of the incident until to- night, when Hackett came down the stairs of the factory Marconi sprang out of the shadow where he had been lurking and plunged knife into his victim. The late rites of the Catholic church were administered to the dying man. and he was hurried to the bt Vincent hospital, where he can sur- vive but few hours.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-01
THE GOING INTO EXCLUSION
 OF DIR. COOK A WISE MOVE.
Views of Professor William H. Brewer
 of Vale.

New Haven, Conn, Nov S0.-In speaking tonight of the going into se- clusion of Dr. Cook, Prof William H. Brewer of Yale said that if he had been in Dr. Cooks place he would have done so long ago. He said that he thought that Dr. Cook had done a wise thing, as he had been bothered day and night and needed rest. In speak ing of Dr. Cooks discovery of the north pole, he said that he had known Dr. Cook for fifteen years and believed him to be essentially truthful and that he would believe that he had discovered the pole until it was proved to the contrary. In speaking of the climbing of Mount Mckinley, he said that even if an expedition did succeed in getting to the top he thought it very doubtful if they found Dr. Cooks records, from the fact that when he climbed Mount Brewer in 1864 he left records which were not discovered until 1896, though in the years between many expeditions had searched for them. He said he placed no faith in BarrilRs affidavit to the effect that Dr. Cook had not reached the summit
 As to passing on Dr. Cooks records of his north pole trip, Professor Brewer thought that the University of Copen- hagen was one of the most competent authorities in the world and would not be biased in any particular in their findings.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-01
ALONZo J. WHITMAN .
 MUST FINISH SENTENCE.
Eight Years and Five Months for ob- tairins Money Under False Pretsnees.

Albany, N. Y.. Nov. 3o.--Alonso J. Whiteman, who was sentenced from Erie county in December. 1906, to a term of eight years and five months for obtaining money under false pretenceA must serve out his sentence under a ruling announced tonight by Attorney General O'Malley.
 A statute enacted by the last legis- lature makes all first offenders eligible for parole when they have served half of their sentence if committed for definite period. Whiteman, the attor- ney general finds, entered plea of guilty in Nassachusettss in 1a01 and was placed spponspro obstion. MT. o'Mel- ley holds that-such a disposition of the case. based upon the -defendants plea of guilty. amounted to conviction and that therefore Whiteman is not . first offender. The state prison de- partment has been so notified. i1t
 Boston, Nov. 3o.-Alonxo J. White man, now in the New York state prison, has had a picturesque career He was born in Danvjlle, N. Y., s college graduate. was a member of the Minnesota legislature at 24. once may or of Duluth, where he was president of two banks and owned two news papers, and was a democratic national His fortune. left him by his father, was estimated at s2, ,0O0,- 900. To his defeat for congress was attributed his downfall and he became a gambler. His fortune disappeared and it was alleged he began distribut- ing forged checks
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-01
STORY OF PLOT TO
 AeeAseIRATE ROCKEFELLER
Teld 10 Cleveland Police by Sawyer
 Smith of Minerva, Ohio.

Cleveland, O., Nov. so.-Without guard, John D. Rockefeller and his party drove from his Forest Hill home to the railway station this afternoon and took a train for New York.
 Following the story of plot to assassinats MT. Rockefeller, which was told to the police today by Sawyer police stood ready to furnish an es- cort If 1t were deemed by the presi- dent of the Standard oil company nec- essary. Following his usual custom in Cleveland, however, MT. Rockefeller alighted at the railway station, min gled with the crowd and appeared de- void of anxiety. The only unusual move he made was to direct his chauf- feur to take a circuitous route to the station, approaching it from the side opposite that on which his home Is located.
 The police chiefs in Cleveland and East Cleveland are endeavoring to trace the alleged plotters whose de- scription was given by the Minerva man. The Rockefeller home was un- der guard Monday night. but today, under the direction of Mfr. Rockefeller, the guard was withdrawn.
 Is that while In Alliance Sunday night he heard two men discussing a plan to kill the oil magnate.
 we might as well get our money for Killing old John D." one of them said. according to Smith, flor we will get what's coming to us whether we hill or kidnap him. Bill and the other fellow have plenty of money and are willing to pay well for putting him out of the way"
 Smith reported the matter to the Canton chief of police and on his rec ommendation called on Chief Stam- bergh of East Cleveland, with whom he went to see Rockefeller. Smith told his story there and refused the tender of his expenses while here.
 Smith is lumber merchant.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-01
SOLD HIS WIFE
 FOR A DOLLAR AND A HALF. Result of Folk Two Men Had in .
 Barroom.

Buffalo, N. Y, Nov. s0.-Ernest Phil lips of Akron and Edward Smith a farmer near Lockport. were held for the grand jury today on a charge of violating the penal statute that prehib- its the selling of a woman-, Philips wife was found living in barn with her child, and declared her husband had sold her to Smith for s1.50 and that had turned her out
 When arrested Smith admitted that he had lived with the woman. but said he did not know she was Phillips wife The alleged sale of the woman was the result of talk the men had in a tav- ern.
 Smith had said no woman W uld live with him, whereupon Phillips is alleged to have said: You can have my wife for $1.50."
 T had only ten shillings," Smith ex- plained. @so I borrowed a quarter When got ready to go home the wom- an climbed into the wagon and went with me-"
 Mrs. Phillips is now in the poor house.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-01
cEBu BISHOP blEs OF CHOLERA.
Thomas A. Hendriek, in Philippines,
 Had Nearly Recovered.

Manila, Nov. 3O.-Bishop T. A. Hen drfck of the Roman Catholic diocese of Cebu died today of cholera. The bishop had been gravely i'll for sveeral months and brother recently intended to come from New York in the hope that he would be able to take the sick man home.
 There have been number of cases of cholera at Cebu recently.
 Bishop Hendrick entered upon his unique duties with energy, his teryi- tory or diocese covering an immense area, with seventy parish and no means of locomotion, excepting horses, mules and boats. Yet the bishop made it point to visit each one of the seY- enty parishes at least once year, in many instances walking miles to do this. The diocese numbers 2.e00, ,000 souls and is said to be the largest in the world. When. Bishop Hendrick took charge it was in a bad state of demoralization, but today 1t is regard ed as one of the best organized dio- ceses in the Catholic church.
 The body will be buried at Cebu.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-01
Men Claim that Every Reasonable Means was
 Used to Avoid Strike.
SOLID TlEUP OF TRAFFIC EXPECTED
On the Railroads Running West and North of St. Paul and Lake Superior to the Pacific Coast-Strike Be- came Effective at Six O'clock Last Night-Men Never Before Thoroughly Organized.

St. Paul, Minn.. Nov. 30.-After fif- teen days of negotiating between the Switchmen's Union of North America and the Railway Managers Commis sion. representing thirteen roads of the northwest, a strike involving 2,3OO switchmen became effective at o'clock tonight The men demanded six cents more an hour and double pay for Sun day and overtime in excess of ten hours. The men were employed by the various railroads running west and north of St Paul and Lake Superior to the Pacific coast
 May Delay Deliveries of Grain.
 The first effect of the strike was a sharp bulge in the price of wheat on the Chicago grain market late today. As the roads entering St. Paul, Duluth and Superior are largely grain carriers from the west, the prospect of interrup- tion to this traffic caused some to fear delayed deliveries of grain.
 Statement by Road Managers.
 Tonight both sides to the dispute is- sued statements. That of the railway managers committee said:
 The switchmen in the northwest territory made simultaneous demands on thirteen railroad companies center ing in the Twin Cities for double pay for Sundays, holidays and overtime; @14h dQNdAlOC OL 5A4l9 tCGnlS PGT QdY u ten hours in the wages of switchmen, switch tenders, towermen, engine herd CTS and assistant yardn1asters; modi- fication of the rule providing for the payment of penalty in case of failure to permit switchmen to secure their meal in the middle of their shift at a stated period, which contemplates dou- ble pay in cases where it became nec- essary to work a portion of the meal hour, and the elimination of the physi- cal examination ond the age limit plac- ed upon switchmen entering the ser vice.
 Wages Average Over stoo Per Month.
 "The managers committee offered the switchmen an increase of 20 cents per day of ten hours in the rates of pay of switchmen employed in the ter reitory west of Havre, Montana, on the Great Northern railway, and west of Billings. Mont. on the Northern Pacific railway, but further concession was de- cltned, for the reason that the rates of pay of switchmen were increased over Hs per cent in 1906. At the present estsa, the statement says the wages of Che ewttnhmen average over s1oo per kspnEh. -.
 Tt ther recites. that the managers buggested arbitration under the pro- Tisions of the Erdman act, but the 6wtohmqn declined this suggestion.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-01
NEW YORK ADvERTIsEs FOR
 BIDS TO ExTERMINATE RATS
Mayor Searching for Man to Charm
 the Pests.

New York. Nov. 30.-Like the mayor ef Bingen, Mayor Mcclellan Is search mg for a man to charm the rats and mice which infest the New York pub lie buildings. It has come to a pass where the rats or the city must con quer, and the call has gone out for Pied Pipers, modern rat catchers, or any ordinary citizen who knows the business of worsting rats. would come forward and try his charms. Commis- sioner Hubbard has advertised for bids for the exterminatiou of the pests. The bids will be opened tomorrow.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-01
The switchmen's Side.

Speaking for the switchmen, Prest- dent Hawley said:
 The switchmen have been fair in their requests.
 "The request for double pay for ov- eTtime Is in the nature of a penalty more than anything else, as we want to discourage overtime, Sunday and holiday work.
 We also ask for a modification of the physical requirements and age linn it rules.
 T have never seen q time when the men were so thoroughly organized and ready for concerted action as in the present instance. This strike will re- suit in the most complete tieup of rail- road traffic in the territory affected that has ever been known, not even excepting the great strike of 1894. From now on not a switch engine will move in the territory between the head of the lakes and the Pacific coast
 We did not wish strike and used every reasonable means to avoid one. We realize the inconvenience which a strike at this time will cause to the public. but the responsibility does not lie with the switchmen, as they only asked for that which was justly theirs.
 We have advised every member that from the moment the strike begins he must keep away from the company's property. obey the law, commit no act of violence. nor do anything that will reflect discreditably upon himself or the organization conducting the strike" !"
 Seattle Switchnen Go Out.
 Seattle, Wash, Nov. 30.-Two hun dred switchmen employed in the Se- attle yards of the Chicago, Milwau- kee & Puget Sound, the Northern Pacific and the Great Northern rail- ways struck tonight.
 Roads Have a Scheme to Handle Traffic
 St. Paul, Minn., Nov S0.-Early re- ports received by the switchmen as to the effect of the strike order indicate that all sw'ftchmen on the affected lines walked out and that there is a general tieup of traffic in all the yards heard from. In St. Paul and Minne- apolis all switchmen are out.
 G. T. Slade, general manager of the Northern Pacific, tonight said that he had only meagre reports of the effects of the strike order so far. He said that local traffic had been delayed, but that the railroads had a scheme by which they hope to facilitate the of traffic in a short time Enough switching was done in the St. Paul yards tonight by train crews to keep passenger traffic moving.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-01
MISSING BANK CASHIER
 FOUND IN HOSPITAL.
Bad Knife Wound in Arnn--Said He
 Was WayIaid and Robbed

Detroit. Nov. 30.-Ned Sergeant. the missing cashier of the bank at Vernon, Mich which was closed and went into the hands of a receiver yesterday, was located at Grace hospital in this city today in a serious condition from loss of blood. He had bad knife wound in his arm. Sergeant was taken to the hospital from the Franklin hotel under the name of C. c. Jones. yesterday. He said today that he was waylaid and robbed of $20 in this city Sunday night, but managed in spite of his injuries to reach his hotel and did not realize the seriousness of his condition until yes- treday. when he called for medical at- tention. He said that when he left Yer non last Thursday the bank was in good condition and that he did not know until today that he was wanted there. Doctors say he may recover.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-01
Midshipman Earl Wilson Recovering.

Annapolis, Md. Nov 30-Midship- man Earl D. Wilson, quarterback of the naval academy football team, who was injured more than eight weeks ago In the game with Villa Nova, and who has ever since been paralyzed from the head down. has so far i'm proved that today he was able to sit up in bed for a short time. The sur geons are encouraged to hope that tho spinal cord, which had been com- pressed by the fracture of the verte- brae. will finally return to its normal condition the pressure upon it hav- ing Been removed, and that complete recovery from the paralysis win fol- low
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-01
MORE STRINGENT OBSERVANCE
 OF RULES OF THE ROAD
Discussed by the American Automobile
 Association.

New York, Nov 30.-Speed regula- tions and the necessity for more strin- gent observance of the rules of the road formed one of the mos. imporr- ant topics of discussion today at the annual meeting of the American Auto mobile association. The attendance was representative of the leading au- toInobile sections of the country.
 A resolution adopted calls upon the various state associations to secure the passage of laws to rid the high ways of reckless and inconsideraie drivers even to the extent of revoca- ton of licenses and jail penalties in proportion to the nature of the of fences.
 The directors approved the proposal to dissolve the national body as 8 New Jersey corporation and to take out a charter as a membership cor poration under the laws of the state of Connecticut.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-01
NATIONAL BANKS MUST
 HAVE MONTHLY MEETINGS
Of Their Boards of Directors, Says
 comptroIIsr of the Currency.

Washington. Nov. 3o.-Ar of the 2,500 national banks in the United States which now hold board meetings at irregular and infrequent intervals must have monthly meetings of their boards of directors, must appoint eK- amining and discount committees and all the loans and discounts of each bank must be approved by the direct crate board at the monthly meeting. such approval to be recorded in per- manent form. This was the pronun- ciamento Of the comptroller of the currency, Murray, today.
 In order to round out his general plan for the directors to control the banks under their supervision the comptroller has asked all of these banks to amend and forward to the comptroller's office a copy of their by laws as amended to make the pro visions just stated.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-01
ANOTHER HUNGER STRIKE
Predicted by Mrs. Pankhurst When
 She Goes to English Jail.

New York. Nov 30.-"When I go back to England" said Mrs. Emmeline Pankhurst, the militant little English suffragette at Cooper Union tonight. T am going to serve thirty days in jail with ninety others, and shall tell ynu now there will be another hunger strike We shall refuse 10 submit t2 being stripped and searched in jail and shall resist until we are overwhelmed by force. We shall refuse to eat the prison food. If any of us die in prison, heaven help the government candidates at the following election"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-01
TERRYvILLE LIQUOR CASES.
Tilt Between Attorneys QuelIed by the
 State Police.

Terryville. Nov 30.-The cases of Ralph Lambert and Louis Florrilo. who were arrested charged with illegal lq- uor selling. came up before the town court in Plymouth this afternoon. Both men were fined S25 on each of the five counts against them with costs of $37105 During the trial attorneys representing the state and defendants became engaged in a lively tilt, which the state police had to quell.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-01
JAPANESE STEAMSHIPS LOST.
Foundered During Great Storm at Ski
 monoscki and Yonssampo, Korea.

Tokio, Nov. BOA fierce storm swept over the vicinity of Shimoneseki yes- terday and last night. The Kisagata Maru. a Japanese vessel of 2,373 tons, foundered, and 1t is feared that all on board were lost. Twenty-Five bodies have been washed ashore Many fishing boats are also believed to have been wrecked. The piers and embankments at Shimonoseki have been badly dam aged bq the high seas.
 Dairen Manchuria. Nov. 30.-A storm has ragged over Korea Bay since Sun day. The Japanese Jinsen Maru foun- dered off Yongampo, Korea, at the mouth Of the Yalu river. Reports of other wrecks are expected.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-01
MAN IS BECOMING A LION.
Case of the Rare Disease Known az
 Lcontiasis.

Cincinnati, O.. Nov. 3O.-The head of Charles Myers, a young shoemaker. is gradually losing it's human charac- teristics and assuming those of a lions. Myers is an inmate of the city hospital here, and was exhibited last night be- fore the Medical association as the vioAiIn of the one of the rarest diseases known to medical science, called "lt cntiasis aossia." Only two or three cases are on record.
 During the last three years the bones of Myers skull have gradually enlarg- ed his eyes retreated. and the whole configuration so changed that he now bears a far stronger resemblance to a lion than human being. The doctors declare that in short time he must either become insane or die.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-01
sso.ooo for Ir;.h Home avI,.

New York, Nov 3o.-T. P. O'Con- nor, MP, of the Irish nat1onalists in the British parliament. sent another s5,0o0 to John Redmond. leader of the nationalists. today, making total of s30.000 which MT O'Connor has for warded for the cause of Irish home rule during his six weeks visit to this country.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-01
Defense in Hatters' Boycott Suit
 Scores a Point.

the boycott suit brought by D. E. Loe- we & Co. of Danbury against the Hatters' union, scored a point today when Judge Platt in the United States circuit court excluded as inadmissible all testimony bearing on acts commit ted by the defendant unions prior to the bringing of the suit on August si. 1903.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-01
eoMPERs GRANTED A STAY.
Court of Appeals at Washington Holds
 Up Sentences of Labor Leaders
 Pending Appeal to Supreme Court.

Washington. Nov. S0.-The court of appeals of the District of Columbia today granted the petition of Samuel Gompers, John Mitchell and Frank Morrison of the American Federation of Labor in the contempt case against them for stay of execution of the mandate of the court sending them to jail. The mandate is stayed indefinite ly pending appeal to the supreme court of the United States.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-01
Loving Cup Presented Senator 5ulks- lev bv Hartford Cclored Residcuts.

Hartford. Conn. Nov. 30.-Senator Morgan G. Bulkeley was presented to- night with a loving cup by the colored residents of the city. as token of his defense of the colored troops of Brownsville who were discharged for the alleged shooting up of the place. The presentation was made by Rev. Walter Gay of the Union Baptist church -'
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-01
Mining Stock swindIers Sentenced.

New York. Nov. 3G.-Two swindlers who fleeeed investors in Mexican min- ing stocks of S150.000 were sentenced to the federal prison at Atlanta. Ga. today, convicted of using the malls with intent to defraud. Both had vic- tins all over the country. J. Walter Labaree the chief offender. was given two and one-half years. and his &C., complice. George W. Emanuel. one xaa, --~ -A--& .>anfha
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-01
President Promensdes PennsylvsSis
 Avenue.

Washington. Nov. 30-President Taft made Pennsylvania avenue his prom enade tonight, mingiing with the many people passing. The electric lights brought the president conspicuousiy into view. Several times as he was recognized he tipped his hat in re- sponse to salutations.
 The president was accompanied by Captain Butt, his military aide. and two secret service men followed a short distance in the rear.