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Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-02
Patent Treaty With Germany
OF FAR REACHING IMPORTANCE
 TO COMMERCIAL WORLD.
U. s. INVENTORS WILL BENEFIT
Reciprocal Agreement Promulgated
 Simultaneously at Noon Sunday by President Taft and Emperor William

Washington, Aug. LA reciprocal patent treaty between the united States and Germany, which is of far reaching importance to the commercial world, was simultaneously promulgat- ed at noon today by President Taft and the emperor of Germany. The agreement is immediately effective and requires twelve months notice in case either country desires its termination. Will Do Away with Duplicate Plants.
 American manufacturers will be re- lieyed of the existing requirement. that in order to sell their products in Ger many they must manufacture them upon the basis of patents in Germany which called for investments of large sums of money in maintaining dupli- cate plantss
 Inventors will greatly benefit from the fact that the treaty relieves them from the German restriction under which their patents have hitherto been forfeited if not actually worked in Ger many within three years. Under. the new provision it will be sufficient to protect patents in both countries if they are used for manufacture in either.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-02
Conflicts Between Spanish. Soldiers and RevOlu.
 tiOniStS Continue
FORTY REBELS SHOT WITHOUT TRIAL
Situation in PaIamos Reported Alarming and Fear Felt for Safety of Foreigners Report that Republic Has Been Proclaimed in Barcelona-Army Being Placed on War Footing.

considered deserters. The government has placed a ban on the sale of for eign papers containing accounts of re- cent events in Catalonia and Morocco. To Prevent Outbreak in Bilbao Region
 San Sebastian. Aug. 1.-Despite of- ficial announcement that order has been restored in Catalonia renewed measures have been taken to prevent an outbreak elsewhere, especially in the Bilbao region, where the socialists and advanced republicans are organ izing.
 Temper of People Is Bitter.
 Paris, Aug. 1.-The Mathis corre- spondent, who has visited Figueras, Gerona, La Bisbal, Palafrugell. Pala- mos and other towns in Spain, but who did not reach Barcelona, says the temper of the people is bitter and that if the revolt is suppressed 1t will be rekindled. At Palamos he saw the ruins of the monastery of the Marists. He said women sacked the place while the men pursued the monks. two of whom were caught and subjected to unmentionable indignities.
 Spanish Troops Ambushed.
 Melilla, Morocco. Aug. IA detach- ment of Spanish troops while march, ing today to the outposts near here was ambushed by warning tribesmen and several of the officers were wound ed.
 Report That Rebellion in Catalonia
 Has Been Mastered.
 Patris, Aug. 1.-The Marquis del Muni, Spanish ambassador to France. in an interview today declared he had most reassuring news from Catalonia and Melilla. He insisted that only two hundred men had been killed and five hundred wounded in the fighting at Morocco aRd that the rebellion in Catalonia had been completely mas tered.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-02
FoREIeN-BUIGT YACHTS \
 WILL PROVE EXPENSIVE # Provision in the New Tariff Bill
 Becomes Effective.

Washington, Aug. 1-Sailing the high seas in palatial foreign built yachts will come pretty high to American mil lionaires who own such craft if provision in the new tariff bill be- comes effective.
 The new bill provides that foreign built yachts owned or chartered for more than six months by American citizens shall be taxed annually sum equivalent to seven dollars per gross ton.
 As an alternative to the annual tax, however, the owner of a foreign built yacht may pay duty of 35 per cent. ad valorem and secure an American registry, exempting the vessel from further federal taxation. The value of these yachts ranges from s50,000 to $500
 Assuming that the provision be- comes a law the following well known yachts on September l will be subject to the annual tax at the rates indicat- ed: James Gordon Bennetts Lysis- trata, $13,594; w. K. Vanderbilt's Va liant, S12,761; A. J. Drexers Margarita, $12,460; Mrs. Robert Goelet's Nahma, $11249; Morton F. Plants Iolanda, s11,529; Joseph Pulitzer's Liberty, $11,249: Eugene Higgins Varuna. $11,- oil; George J. Gould's Atalanta, $9,- 121; Roy A. Rainey's Cassandra, s. 5S9: F. W. Vanderbilt's Warrior ST. 679;. C. K. c. Billings Vanidis. $7.637; G. W. C. DrexePs Alcedo, $6,SS1; Cor nelius Vanderbilts North Star s5,726, and son on down the scale.
 Besides these. Americans own about fifty smaller foreign built yachts on which the annual tax will range from s75 to $2,s00, amounting In all to about $235,00 annual revenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-02
SHOT BY BLIND NEGRO. Paterson Bartender Refused to Serve Him Liquor-Two Men Killed.

Paterson, N. J., Aug. IA blind ne- gro, angered by the bartender's refusal to serve him more liquor, pulled out two revoivers yesterday and emptied them in a crowded saloon, killing two men and seriously wounding third. William F.. Sasson is the man under arrest on two charges of murder.
 In spite of Sasson's blindness the police say he is the terror of the shore district, where he is known as ''The Devil" Early yesterday, they say, he entered Henry Regemass' saloon ac- companied by two other negroes. All had been drinking heavily and when they ordered more the bartender told them they had had enough. Sasson, witnesses say, shouted wen see if we can have drinks or not" then backed to the door and drew a revolver in each hand.
 From these he fired nine shots before the place was cleared. Robert Fergu- son, one of the men who entered with Sasson, died fifteen minutes later with a ball in his side. Charles Hummel. white, died at the hospital from shot in the abdomen. Joseph Geiger, also white, had his jaw and his right arm shattered and is now in a critical con dition. Sasson fled, but was captured.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-02
Japanese Town
 Swept by Fire
THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE HOME
 LESS AND HUNGRY.
HOSPITALS FILLED WITH INJURED
Twenty Thousand Buildings Destroyed
 in osaka-Lsid Waste a Section Four Miles Square.

s Osaka. Japan, Aug. 1.-Confusion prevails as a result of Saturdays dis astrous fire. Thousands of persons are homeless and hunger is staring many of them in the face A system of re- lief has been organized by the munich pal authorities, but it is inadequate.
 Hundreds Injured.
 The number of casualties has not yet been determined. but hundreds of in jured persons are crowding the hospi- tals. The latest estimates are that twenty thousand buildings were de- stroyed; these including banks. the stock exchange, the museum, govern ment edifices and factories.
 Fears That Insurance Companies Will e%s Be Unable to Meet Loss.
 While at present it is impossible to state accurately the losses, these are It is feared that some of the insurance heavy losses they will have to pay. The five hours and today the burned sec tion presents a deplorable sight. Largest Buddhist Temple in the World
 Burned.
 An area over four miles square, con- taining some of the city's handsomest structures, including the Buddhist tenn pie. the largest in the world, was en- tirely burned over before the nrv was brought under control. The stock eX- change, which was one of the most inn portant in this country, was entirely destroyed.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-02
SIX DEATHS BY DROWNING.
Record of Sunday in Massachusetts Five Lost Their Lives While Bathing.

Boston, Aug. 1.-Six deaths by drowning was the record of Sunday in Massachusetts. All, with one eXcep- tion, lost their lives while in bathing.
 Samuel C. Lee of this city, sales man for the United States Shirt and Collar company, who lived at the Ho- tel Plaza, and Charles Hambro, a liquor dealer in Dartmouth street, met their death while bathing in the mill pond at the rear of the Acme Thread company's works in sharon. Lee was unable to swim. He slipped into a deep hole and both he and Hambro, who tried to save him, lost their lives.
 Becoming exhausted by swimming, Mrs Fred Tisdale ofNSprinCfield was drowned in Hart pond in South Chelmsford. She was 26. Her hus- band is an engineer in Springfield.
 The other victims were Joseph Bot tomley, age B, of Lowell, drowned while bathing at Salisbury beach.
 Nathan Baine, age 23. of Pittsfield, drowned in Onotoa lake.
 August Minden. 30 years old, baker of Gardner. drowned in Lake Denison when he became frightened and jump ed from his boat after it had shipped considerable water.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-02
ELoPEMENT ENDS IN MURDER.
Deserted Wife Shoots Husband and
 Paramour at Canton, Ohio.

Canton, O., Aug. 1.-An elopement terminated in the murder of Mrs. Clara Pizzani and Tony Panilla by the latter's wife here today After shooting her husband Mrs. Panilla at tackled Mrs. Pizzani with a butcher knife and during a terrible struggle stabbed her thirty times.
 Mrs. Pizzani succeeded in reaching a telephone and holding her antagonist at bay while she called for the police station, but before the connection was established Mrs. Pamilla overpowered the woman and killed her.
 Panilla deserted his wife in Deans, N. J., and Mrs. Pizzani left her hus- band, Peter Pizzani, and child in New York city. and eloped to Canton last February, the police say.
 Mrs. Panilla later came to Canton and found the couple together. Her husband agreed to live with her again if she would permit Mrs. Pizzani to occupy part of their residence. The woman agreed to this and for the last month the three had been occu- pying a house together.
 Mrs. Panilla gave herself up to the police. She said she saw her husband in Mrs. Pizzani's room today, and the sight crazed her.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-02
Party Lines Disregarded in Effort to Have
 Tariff Measure Recommitted.
ELEVEN HOUR PARLIAMENTARY BATTLE
At One Time Change of Three Votes Would Have Sent Bill Back to Conference-Regulars Triumph Over Insurgents" and Democrats s-Fina Vote 195 to 183 Representative Payne Congratulated.

Washington, Aug. 1.-The Payne tariff bill was finally passed by the house at 9 o'clock Saturday evening by vote of 195,to 1S3. It was another triumph for the well trained regulars of the house organization over the ''in- surgents" and the democrats. From 10 o'clock in the morning until at night the parliamentary battle waged with out cessation. The leaders on either side hurled themselves with forensic lines being obscured in many instances. Senators Of various views rushed into the chamber to advise their delega- tions, colleagues divided and whips" struggled desperately, but in the end history repeated itself and the final vote was announced amid the uproar- tous delight of the majority
 Mbtion to Reeommit Defeated.
 At one time a change of three votes would have sent the bill back to con- ference. On the motion to recommit the vote was 1S6 to 191, and when It was announced the speaker and his lieutenants redoubled their efforts to obtain a comfortable majority on the final test. It was the thorough know ledge of the rules and the parliamen- iary strategy of Representative Payne that most contributed to the victory. When the debate had been exhausted and the hour for voting arrived, Rep resentatives Mann and Fitzgerald plan- ned to offer a motion to recommit the bill to the conference with specific in- structions. They were forestalled, how ever, by the chairman of the ways and means committee, who was recognized by the speaker and immediately moved to recommit the bill and demanded the previous question. The republicans, under his guidance. voted for this mo- ton, while the democrats opposed it. When it had carried and the vote came on the motion to recommit the report the republicans shifted and voted mo"
 It was on this vote that the combined opposition forces made their strongest fight and came within six votes of vic- tory. Had Representative Mann ob- tained an opportunity to move to re- commit the bill he would probably have been supported by the full "insurgent" strength, which, if it had combined at any one time. would have been suffi- cient-t to reject the report.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-02
eEoReETowN's FACULTY.
But Few Changes Made in Officials al
 the University.

Washington, Aug. 1.-The faculty and officers of Georgetown university for 1910 were announced yesterday. There are but few changes. Chief among them is the assignment of Rev. Charles Macksey. prefect of studies, to St. Francis Xavier college, New York
 Rev. James A. Carlin, former pre- feet of discipline, goes to St An drew's at Poughkeepsie. as also does Rev. Peter Archer, former professor of junior Latin and Greek
 Rev. John c. Hart, former professor of special Latin and Greek. goes to St. Peter's college, Jersey Cit% as does Rev. John A. Moore, former professor of the freshman class.
 Rev. Patrick J. Sullivan. former pro- lessor of political economy goes to Fordham university. New York.
 Fathers Creeden, T. McNeil. H. Sul- livan and J. Emmet will take the place of the retiring priests.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-02
The aInsuraent. Strength.

On the motion to recommit the fol- lowing republicans voted with the dem- ocrats: Cary, Lenroot and Nelson of Wisconsin, Good, Haugen. Hubbard and Pickett of Iowa, Gronna of North Da- kota, Davis, Lindberg, Miller, Nye, Steenerson and Volstead of Minnesota, Madison and Murdock of Kansas, Mann of Illinois, Poindexter of Washington, Norris of Nebraska and Southwick of New York.
 Twenty republicans voted against the adoption of the report. They were Cary, Lenroot and Nelson of Wiscon- sin, Davis, Lindberg, Miller. Nye, Steenerson, Stevens and Volstead of Minnesota. Gronna of North Dakota, Haugen, Hubbard, Kendall and Woods of Iowa, Mann of Illinois, Poindexter of Washington, Keller of Ohio, Southwick of New York and Murdock of Kansas.
 Representatives Broussard and Es- topina of Louisiana, democrats, voted with the republicans. On the previous question to recommit the bill Repre- sentative Cooper of Wisconsin voted with the demorcats in addition to four teen other insurgents" but they voted with the regulars on the other rollcalls. Payne Overwhelmed With Coneratula-
 tions.
 On the announcement of the final vote Representative Payne was fairly overwhelmed with congratulations. For more than ten minutes he stood near his seat and shook hands with almost every member of the majority. lie had been striking figure in the days debate and although the last five months have carried with them inces- sant work he bore the noisy attacks on the report with great patience, not once refusing to answer the frequently pointless questions of the democrats. A notable feature of the debate was the fact that no speaker either repub- ican or democrat, failed to give the chairman of the ways and means com mittee full credit for the immense amount of work he has performed, nor did they question his sincerity of pur- pose, his honest endeavor to comply with the promises of the platform or fail to compliment his indefatigable en- ergy. He opened the debate for the re- publicans after Representative Mondell had insisted that the entire conference report be read.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-02
FLAWS FIGHT FOR FREEDOM
Will Be Resumed Today-Not Likely That Evelyn Will Be Put on Stand Again.

White Plains, N. r., Aug 1.-Harry K. Thaw's legal fight to prove him self sane goes on again tomorrow be- fore. Justice Mills. District Attorney Jerome of New York will begin the session probably with the presentation of more alienists' testimony in support of the contention that the prisoner is not sane. It is unlikely that Evelyn Nesbit Thaw, who has already testi- fled against her husband, will be put on the stand again by the state. Even Eff the present habeas corpus suit is denied, the Thaw case will not be set tied. If he loses he may begin a fresh proceeding on new writ. In making another petition he could say he did not deny that he might have been in sane at the time of the latest, decision, but that he had since become sane This might go on under the present habeas corpus system in this country as long as the Thaw family cares to push it.
 White Plains, N. r., Aug. 1.-It was reported here tonight that Charles Morschauser, Thaw's attorney, will call MT. Jerome on the witness stand before the hearing is concluded. He will be asked to testify whether in his belief Thaw suffered from delusions concerning Stanford White.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-02

Cerbere, France, Spanish Frontier, Aug. 1.-The latest news from Barce- Iona is to the effect that combats be- tween the troops and the revolution ists continue fiercely. It is reported that forty of the latter have been shot without trial at the Montjuioh fortress, among them being Emiliano .Iglesias. editor of the Progreso, the. organ of the republicans in Barcelona.
 The situation in Palamos is reported to be alarming and fears are expressed for the safety of foreigners there. Army Being Placed on War Footing.
 San Sebastian (via French Frontier), Aug. 1.-The entire army is being placed on war footing, The recruits and the reserves of every class have been called out.
 In spite of the reports from Madrid direct, trustworthy private reports from Barcelona say the insurgents still hold large part of the city and that the artillery has been unable until now to dislodge them.
 Commander Burgos and an army corps has arrived at Bilbao, capital of the province of Biscay, to suppress the general strike which has been, an- nounced for Monday. There is much excitement in the Basque provinces, where many hope the rebels will suc- ceed.
 Reports of Republic Proclaimed.
 London. Aug. IA despatch from Cerbere. France, reports that the rev. olutionists have proclaimed republic in Barcelona and that the fortress Montjuich is constantly firing upon the districts occupied by them.
 All Persons Subject to Military Duty
 Forbidden to Leave Country.
 Madrid, Aug. 1.-The minister of war has prohibited the departure from Spain of all persons subject, to mill tary duty under the penalty Of being
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-02
cATALoNIAN RESURRECTION.
Reports from Frontier Say Revolt |.
 Still Rampant.

Paris. Aug. 1.-Although official Spain minimizes the Catalonian insur- rection and insists that the revolt has beeen crushed a far different story emanates from the frontier. Refugees and travellers declare that the revolt is still rampant and that desperate combats continue at Barcelona where have been wounded in conflict which occurred as late as Saturday night.
 Information concerning the actual situation in Barcelona and the rest of the province is rarer tonight than ever before. Although some of the news from the interior is from revolu- tionary sources and therefore open to suspicion more reliable intelligence leads to the belief that though Bar celona is calmer the insurrectionists have taken to the suburbs and the out lying country where they are sowing the seeds of revolt and inflaming the populace to maintain the struggle to the bitter end. Barcelona province is in the hands of prowling bands of workmen. heavily armed, who occupy the railroads and highways to prevent communication and who refuse en- trance to newcomers. Cassandra La Selva is in the hands of revolutionaries.
 The opinion in semi official circles here concerning Spain's internal situa- tion is pessimistic and the belief is expressed that the trouble is not yet over.
 Rumcrs of General Strike.
 Rumors are af1oat that a general strike will be launched tomorrow at Madrid and that a strike is being or ganized in the Biscayan region.
 Another official statement says that the number of victims of the fighting al Paroa1nna iy frnnfiar- reports one of them of alleged authori- tative inspiration, declare that the killed or wounded will aggregate 5000 and that the number of insurrectionists summarily shot was between forty and 120
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-02
CLOTH FOR ARMY UNIFORMS.
Boston Concern Gets Contract for 825,oo0 Yards of Olive Drsb Cotton.

Boston, Aug. 1.-The government contract for S25,00O yards of olive drab cotton cloth for the army has been awarded to Sheppard, Hogg & Go. of this city, representing the Massachu- setts Cotton Mills company, according to an announcement made yesterday by Capt. Robert H. Rolfe. U. s. A.. of the quartermaster's department The Massachusetts company's mills are at Lowell. The bids were opened in Boston last spring, but the award was delayed pending an investigation by the war department of allegations made by John H. Meyer of New York that this grade of cloth, which has previ- ously been purchased abroad, could not be manufactured in the United States. The department satisfied itself that American mills were able to produce the cloth and accepted the Massachu- setts company's bid of 25 cents per yard.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-02
MASSACHUSETTS, WAR GAME.
Will Cost About $500, 1000. and 16,ooC
 Guardsmen Will Participate.

Boston, Aug. Not since the days of the Civil war has Massachusetts seen such a gathering of armed men as will participate in the war game" of Aug. 14 to 21. Defending Boston and endeavoring to stem the invasion of 5000 men of the New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and District of Co., lumbia National guards, will be the 1000 members of the Massachusetts militia, augmented by three troops of regular cavalry from the Fighting Tenth" the colored regiment at Fort Ethan Allen, Vermont.
 The scene of the manoeuvres is ex- pected to be confined to the southern counties of Bristol and Plymouth.
 The invaders are conceded the strategical ability to land their forces, whence they will attempt to fight their way through the state, but the defend CTS assembled in Boston on the after noon of Saturday, Aug. IA, will be noti- fled promptly of the place or places of disembarkation and rushed to the scene. The further manoeuvres are problematical
 The march of both armies will neces- sarily involve damage to property. Fences will have to be torn down and gardens invaded to make way for the broad line of soldiers. Behind each of the two bodies will be a special corps of adjusters who will determine upon the amount of damage done and com pensation the affected persons for their loss. Disputed claims will be adjudi- cated at the conclusion of the manoeu- vres.
 A sum closely approaching $500, 0,000 will be required to cover the cost of the game. About 16,000 men and off, cerS will be engaged. The troops en- gagged will receive pa ranging from g day for enlisted men to s for officers of the line and s15 for those of the rank of brigadier general. Salaries alone will cost Massachusetts $20,000 for her troops. This state will also bear the expense of the progress of the defending army to and from the mus tering point. This is reckoned at $20,- 900, with another s20,0O0 for the com missary department.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-02
AvlAroR,s NARROW ESCAPE.
Motor Stopped When Airship Was at
 .--,.---Heisht of 500 Feet.

Baltimore, Md, Aug. 1.-After bat ding with a contrary wind for more than half an hour in an attempt to rail his airship from an amusement park on the northern outskirts of the City to City hall Saturday, the aero naut Fred Owens. descended some what abruptly with the craft when he had almost reached his goal. The air. ship landed on the top of a building at the corner of Lexington and Liberty streets, in the heart of the shopping section, while thousands of persons crowded the streets watching the flight and its termination. Owens escaped Injury, although he narrowly missed being precipitated to the street when the airship struck the roof. The ma chine was slightly damaged.
 At height of about 500 feet the motor stopped. Owens climbed along the framework of the machine to the engine and tried to adjust it. He was unsuccessful and started to descend. Building the airship by motions of his body, he succeeded in placing it on the Rat roof of a three-story building.