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Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25
LICENSE LAW IS UPHELD.
Connecticut Court Holds That the BIZ
Bile Does Not Govern Them.

New Haven, Jan. 24.-The law under
which licenses to sell intoxicating IL
quors are granted in Connecticut is
upheld by the supreme court of errors
in a decision just handed down. The
test was made by the prohibitionists
of the state through appeal of one
Morrell of Greenwich, who acted as
a citizen merely in objecting to the
granting by the county commissioners
of a license in Greenwich.
Chief Justice Baldwin. who wrote
the opinion. says that while the Bible
which stood for a rule of political
government before statute law was en-
acted-condemns the use and sale Of
liquor, the colonial laws as far back
as 1913 recognized the right Of a con-
stituted power to give licenses for sale
of strong waters"
1t was idle he said, to claim that
the trainers of the constitution un-
derstood or intended that anything
confined in 1t should be regarded as
prohibiting altogether the licensing of
the liquor business. The state might
property restrict a business danger
Gus, if unregu!ated. to public morals
or security, by the requirement of
large license fees.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25
Japan Not Looking
For Trouble
INTERVIEW WITH PRIME MINIS
TER KATSURA.
FRANK, CLEAR UTTERANCES.
His Nation Desires Most Heartily to
Preserve Peace With Her Kindly
Friend, the United States.

Washington. Jan. 24.-Marquis Kat
sura, the prime minister of Japan, and
Count KOmura, the minister of for
eign affairs, recently explained in To-
kiO to Francis 2. LoomiS, commission
er general to the japanese exposition,
in a series of interviews of uncommon
interest and present Importance, the
attitude and position of the Japanese
government in respect to the main
questions at issue between the peo-
pies and the governments of the two
countries.
Most Heartily Desire to Maintain,
Peace.
Il was deeply and agreeably i'm
pressed said Mr.. Loomis to an Asso-
ciated Press representative tonight,
with the direct, explicit and. what
seemed to me, satisfactory statements
Of Count Komura, the minister of for
eign affairs. respecting the United
States. His utterances were frank,
clear and cordial. Count Komura said
that Japan's aspirations were for
peace and that so far as the United
States was concerned his government
most heartily desired to preserve, un-
impaired and unbroken. the historical
friendship between Japan and the
United States. He said the people of
Japan had long felt that the United
States had been, not only a kindly
friend to Japan, but a very dependa-
Bile and helpful one, and that his gov
ernment earnestly desired this AMIGA
bic relationship to continue and would
Loyalty endeavor to do it's utmost to
maintain it. He pointed out that the
actions of his government had borne
out its words and promises"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25
NoToRIouS~cRooK
RELEASED ON BOND OF $3.50.
Wanted on Other Charges, But Eludss
the Detectives.

Bridgeport, Conn, Jan. 24.-Galena
Tully, who also bears many other
aliases. who was held for the Terre
lIaute, Ind. authorities on the charge
of larceny. and who was also wanted
on the charge of Jail breaking in Ell
mira. n. Y, ond on a charge Of swind-
ling Lillian Parshall of Rochester. y.
Y. out of $500 in cash and diamonds
valued at $500. was released Yesterday
on bond of $3.50 in this city. He is
also wanted in Greensboro. s. c. De-
tectives from Terre Haute and Roch-
ester have arrived here, but have been
unable to find any trace of Tully from
the minute he left the court room after
giving bail.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25
Government Suits TO Recover Lands
Worth Over S15,Oo0,OOo

Portland, Ore, Jan. 24.-The govern
ment yesterday filed SO suits against
the oregon and California Railroad
company. the Southern Pacific COM
parry the present owners of the Oregon
an6 California railroad. and more than
100 other individuals and private cor
porations. These suits are to recover
from the railroads and their grantees,
who comprise the other defendants. an
aggregate of S,2SS acres of land with
in the "Old Oregon and California
Land Grant in this state. The lands
are valued at over $15,00O.000
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25
Russian Bandits in London Believed TO
Be from Boston.

Boston, Jan. 24Lrhe Two Russian
bandits who terrorized London In an
attempt at highway robbery yesterday.
when two persons were killed and
twenty injured, are believed 10 be part
OF the gang which murdered and rob
bed several persons here last summer.
and Chief Watts OF the bureau OF
criminal investigation today sent a
long letter with photographs to Chief
tective bureau.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25
STEAMER NANTUCKET AGROUND
Struck on Ledges Of Ncbska in At
tempt to Enter Woods Hole.

Woods Hole, Mass, Jan. 24.-AI-
thOugt the wrecking lighter Oaks
worked all day long on the steamer
Nantucket. which grounded on lodges
off Nobska yesterday morning while
trying to enter this harbor on her trip
to New Bedford from Martha's Vine
yard and Nantucket. the steamer re-
manned hard and fast. At the present
time her position is not considered
dangerous.
The tug Gypsum King. which also
struck on the rocks near Nobska yes
terday, was pulled into deep water to-
day by the revenue cutter Acushnet
and the tugs Teaser and Fred E. Rich
ards. The Gypsum King was brought
here in tow
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25
HIS cHARRE0 REMAINS FOUND.
Stamford Man Perishcd in His Burn
ing Dwelling.

Stamford, Conn. Jan. 24-John Bal
lentyne, about 80 Years old. was burn
ed to death in a fire which destroyed
his home in North Stamford early to-
day. The last seen Of Ballentyne was
Saturday night when ne met friends
here and complained to them of feel
ing i'll. Early today neighbors noticed
that the house was on fire, but did not
suppose that Ballentyne, who lived
alone. was at home. When the ruins
of the house were looked over the char
red remains of Ballentyne were found.
1t is thought that the fire was caused
by an overheated stove and that Bal
lentyne was overcome by the smoke.
He leaves a sister. Mrs. William
Thompson of New York, and two sis
ters in New Jersey, Mrs. Samuel Rax-
ter Of Tenafy and Mrs. Earl King of
Arlington
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25
Unknown Three Master Sunk at Vine
yard Sound Entrance.

Boston, Jan. 24.-The sinking of an
unknown three nlasted schooner at the
entrance to Vineyard Sound, between
Gay Head and Cuttyhunk, is indicated
in the report brought here tonight by
officers of the steamer Howard from
Norfolk. that they had passed three
protruding masts and a flying jibboom.
Though the Howard passed near the
sunken craft, the officers could not
learn her identity.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25
Benzoate of Soda Used as Food Pre-
servative Not Injurious.

Washington, Jan. 24.-That benzoats
Of soda used as a food preservative is
not injurious to health is the judgment
Of the referee board of consulting ex-
perts of which DIR. Ira Remsen, presi-
dent of Johns Hopkins university is
chairman. This conclusion which has
been approved by Secretary Wilson. re-
verses the findings Of DR.. II. W. Wiley,
chief OF the bureau Of chemistry.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25
BALTIC OFF FIRE ISLAND,
WEATHER VERY THICK.
Wireless Message Received by New
York Office of the Line.

New York, Jan. PA wireless des-
patch from Captain Sealby of the Re
public, timed 10.41 p. m, and addressed
to the White Star line offices in this
city. reads:
Republic sunk All hands saved
Making Gay head on the Gresham"
A wireless message from the Baltic,
which is bringing the passengers of
the Republic and the Florida to New
York reported her position as off Fire
island at $40 p. m. The weather is
very thick and the Fire island obser-
walton station was unable to sight the
Baltic at II p. m, though it is be-
lieved she was In that vicinity
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25
Rev. Or. Thomas R. Harris Dead.

New York. Jan. 24.-Rev. DR.. Thomas
r Harris, secretary OF the diocese OF
New York and a trustee OF the general
theological seminary. died today at his
home in BroIxville. aged 81. Gradual
ing from Harvard university in 1868,
Nsnd from the general theological SEM
mary three years later, his first charge
was the assistant pastorship Of st.
Marks church in this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25
Bodies of Three More Crib Disaster
Victims Found.

lake, searchers today found three more
bodies of workmen who perished as a
result of the burning Of the crib off
South Chicago last Wednesday. The
search for more bodies will be contin-
ued. II is thought that the victims wiD
total sixty.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25
Steamer Mauretania Making Record
lime

Queenstown, Jan. 24.-The steamer
Mauretania, which left Liverpool yes
terday afternoon, made an average
speed Of % 1-2 knots to Queenstown.
At 6 O'Clock tonight a wireless message
was received from the Mauretania that
she was $50 miles west of Fastnet, hav-
ing covered the distance at 26 2-5 knots.
A fast voyage to New York Is antici-
pated by the officials of the line be-
cause Of the recent Improvement to the
Mau retanias propellsTs.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25
American Squadron Leaves Smyrna
Today.

Smyrna Jan. 24.-The American
squadron. composed Of the battleships
Missouri, Ohio. Louisiana aud Virginia,
will sail from here tomorrow morning
for Negro bay. on the north coast Of
Morocco where the entire fleet will
rendezvous prior to proceeding to
Gibraltar.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25
Girl Tramp Injured by Jumping from
Fast Freight.

Pittsburg. Jan. 24-As n result OF
jumping from a fast freight train at
New Kensington, near here. last night.
a girl "hobo" resolved painful injuries.
she gave the name Of Rose Snowden OF
Verona, Pa. She was rendered un-
conscious from terrible gashes cut In
her head and body by the cinders.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25
DEPUTY GAME WARDEN
BADLY BEATEN BY HUNTER
M. S. SchriVer of Burlington, Conn.,, in
Critical Condition.

Burlington, Conn.,, Jan 24.-Special
Deputy Game Warden NJ. s. Schriver is
in a critical condition at his home as
the result of injuries inflicted today
by Frank Peterson, 25 years old, of
Bristol.
Schriver was out in what are known
as the Mines woods today when he
ran across Peterson, who was hunt
ing. He arrested him and was taking
him to the Burlington lookup. when
Peterson assaulted him and made his
escape. Schriver was taken to his
home where it was found that his nose
was broken and his skull fractured
and the attending physician says that
his condition is very critical.
No trace of Peterson has been found
up to a late hour.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25
Engineer Responsible for D. and R. G.
Wreck.

Glenwood Springs, Col, Jan. "a
Engineer Gustave Olson is alone re-
sponsibe for the wreck on the Denver
and Rio Grande railroad at Dotsero a
week ago Friday. according to the YER
dict of the coroner's jury which held
an inquiry yesterday.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25
Grounded Revenue Cutter Pulled Into
Deep Water.

New Bedford. Mass, Jan. 24.-The
United States revnue cutter Mohawk,
which ran aground on Palmers island
in New Bedford harbor while proceed
ing 20 the assistance of the White Star
liner Republic, yesterday morning, was
pulled into deep water this forenoon
by the naval tug Pontiac
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25
Governor Hughes Wanted st White
House,

Washington. Jan. 24-Gov. Charles
e. Hughes of New York has been in
vited by President Roosevelt TO come
to Washington for q conference at the
White House. This information was
obtained here tonight from an author
itative source. The day Of the confer
ence could not be learned.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25
$4,000 Bodies Estimated Under Messina
Ruins.

Messina, Jan. 24.-General Mazza,
the commander i'm charge Of the earth
quake zone, telegraphing to the pre-
mier today, says that four thousand
bodies have been taken from the ruins
Of Messina. and that the estimated
number of those still under the wreck
age Is fifty thousand.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25
Saloons Not to Close At 10 .. m.

Sufheld. Conn, Jan. 24.-The ques-
tion of closing all licensed saloons in
this place at 10 o'clock nights. which
las been much aSitated. was brought
before a special town meeting yester-
day and defeated by vote of sc to 3S.
The new rule. If it had been accepted.
----- TO have gone into effect January
2Sth.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25
SEVEN OCEAN LINERS FIGURE
IN STIRRING sea STORY
Prompt Response to Wireless Signal &C. D. O." }"
the Ambulance Call of the Sea
WHITE STAR SHIP REPUBLIC RAMMED

By the Italian Liner Florida, Off Nantucket Light, in
Dense Fog-Two Transfers of the Republics Pas
sengers the Open Sea-1,650 Rescued Passengers
Liner Baltic Arrived at Sandy Hook Late Last
Niaht--Marvelous Results of Wireless Telegraphy--
Collision Occurred Saturday MorningRepubIc Sank
Sunday Night at s.3O---Crew Rescued.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25
Barge Crew Overcome by cOaI-eas.

Vineyard Haven. Mass, Jan. "a
Capt. George King of Perth Amboy. n.
j.. who was overcome by coal gas on
board the barge Boston in this harbor
on Friday night, when two of his crew
met death, was reported tonight to
be improving at the Marine hospital.
The physicians at the hospital express
ed the belief that he might recover.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25
Leprosy at San Antonio.

san Antonio. Tex, Jan. 24.-Three
cases of leprosy are officially declared
to exist in San Antonio mad their
presence here will in all probability
lead to the establishment of a state
colony for leperS.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25

Rome. Jan. 24.-Many Americans
were present at the ceremony in the
hall of the consistory this morning,
at which the pope read the decree ap-
proving the solemn beatification Of
Joan of Arc. The pope was surround
ed by the lay and ecclesiastical court,
which included Archbishop Ireland of
st. Paul and Bishops Richard Scan
nell of Omaha and E. P. Allen of Mo
bile.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25
Cabled Paragraphs

Messfna, Jan. 24-The work of
cleaning up the ruins of Messina and
feeding and housing the refugees IS
now thoroughly systematized and good
progress is being made. Food is now
being regularly distributed to the sur
Vivors.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25

where from one TO eleven miles away
when I heard hkf whistle had no
means of knowing, for she carries no
wireless outfit"
One Direct Message from the Republic
The only message received direct
from the Republic by La Lorraine
came shortly after the latter shin had
started for the scene of the collision.
II came at $50 a. m. in response to q
query: please tell us if you are in
fog and your exact position The an
swer was Position, latitude 4O.17,
longitude 20 west. We are in fog"
After this La Lorraine repeatedly
sent messages to the Republic. tell
ing the distressed ship from time to
time of the lessening distance between
the searched-for and the searching
vessel. At 12.45, as she groped through
the fog, almost rubbing sides with the
ship she had come so far tO\aid, La
Lorraine flashed to the Republic:
"We Can Hear Your Bell"
Tell your captain we can hear his
bell and are steering straight for you
Also request him to make as much
noise as possible to direct our steer
ing. because the fog is so thick
The final message, which released
La Lorraine from her fruitless search
and sent her into port. came from the
Baltic at $40 p. m. 1t read:
"Steer for the Florida
Republic says to steer for the Flor
ida. She is proceeding to New York
with passengers and she must have
someone to stand by. She is blowing
four blasts"
Early in the morning when she
started on her 120-mile dash. La LOr-
raine repeated the Siasconset operat-
or's message Of distress 10 the Luca-
MIA of the Cunard line. If the Lucania
replied La Lorraine failed to receive
the answer.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25
coIorado snowsIide KiIIs rhree.

Telluride. Col, Jan. PA snowslide
yesterday struck the mammoth board
ing house here. killing three parsons
and severely iniuring four others.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25

Sandrhgham. England, Jan. "a
The published reports that Queen Al
exandra was seriously ill and had been
confined to her bed for a week are
absolutely untrue. She has practl-
cally recovered from a slight cold and
expects to join King Edward at Wind
sor early this week
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25

Berlin, Jan. 24.-Prince Henry Of
Prussia, brother Of Emperor William,
made a successful ascent in military
airship from TegeI Saturday The ball
loon was under command Of Major
Groes. The weather was very cold
and the prince was wrapped in heavy
furs. The airship sped over Chariot
tenburg and along unter den Linden
and around the Old palace, where EN-
peror William waved a greeting from
a balcony.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25

London, Jan. 24.-The earl of Leices-
ter. died at his ancestral home. Holk-
ham hall, Wells, Norfolk today.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25

New York Alienists asked the Wash
ington authorities for stricter regula-
tions to keep out insane immigrants.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25
Steamship Arrivals.

At Naples: Jan. "a, Cedric, from
New York.
At Southampton: Jan. ~, Phlladsl-
phia from New York,
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25

Paris, Jan. 24.-As nine-tenths Of
the holders in France of the Russian
treasury bonds of 1904 are exercising
their right of preference to subscribe
to the new Russian loan, the allot-
ments to outside subscribers are less
than three per cent. of the amounts
asked for. This indicates that the
available allotments have been over
subscribed thirty times. Subscrip-
tions for this loan were opened Fri
day.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25

Mr.. Bryan Called President Roose-
veIt's letter on the Steel trusts alb
sorption of a rival IAN unexampled
performance
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25

Manila, Jan. 24.-The launchmen
and lightermen of Manila harbor have
struck for higher wages and shorter
hours. They also demand various 9TH
er concessions from ship owners. Ship
ping has been partially crippled by
the strike. There is q possibility of
the trouble extending to the coastwise
trade, where a strike was recently
averted. Extra police precautions have
prevented any disorder by the strikers.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25

The Wife and Maid of a Turkish
member of parliament were slain by
a servant who then killed himself.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25

Trinity Church, New York, has de-
cided to dispose gradually of its ten
ement houses.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25

Leaders of the National House
voiced hostility to the council of fine
arts created by the president.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25

The House Committee Killed the
proposition to prohibit saloons in the
District of Columbia.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25
Condensed TelegramS

Many Villages in Morocco, south of
Tetuan, were wiped out by an earth
quake.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25
REPUBLIC SANK SUNDAY NIGHT
OFF NO MANS LAND.
Gallant and Rapid Work of Revenue
Gutter Gresham in Taking of Cap
tain and Crew.

New York, Jan. 24.-The Republic
sank at $50 tonight off No Mans
Land a small island south of Mar
thas Vineyard island, off the Massa-
chusetts coast. This information was
received here tonight by the United
Wireless company from Captain Fish
er Of the City of Memphis which is
bound from Savannah for Boston. Cap
tain Fisher added that all of the Re
public's crew were saved and are
safely aboard the revenue cutter
Gresham.
The City of Memphis was in touch
with the Gresham by wireless tonight
and upon receiving news of the sink
ing of the Republic re-transmitted the
information to New York.
Captain and Crew Taken Of at the
Last Moment
Newport, r. l., Jan. 24.-The gallant
work of a boats crew from the Unit
ed States revenue cutter Gresham in
taking off Captain Sealby and a de-
tail of the crew Of the Republic, who
remained on board that vessel almost
to the very last moment that she
stayed above water is spoken of par
ticularly in wireless dispatches re-
ceived here tonight.
The Republic had been towed a short
distance by the Gresham, the derelict
destroyer Seneca. which had arrived
at the scene late in the day. also as
sisting in the work of towing. Sud
denly the Republic. which was already
low in the water, was seen to be set
Ting still more and rapid work on the
part of the boats crew of the Gresham
was necessary to get the Republics
crew away from the vessel.
Gresham Proceeded to Gay Head.
Both the Gresham and the Seneca
proceeded toward Gay Head after the
Republic went down.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25

Charles 7. Yerkes Left an Estate in
New York state of $2,70O.O00, all per-
sonal property. and encountered with
liabilities of S1,700,000
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25

Fines Ranging from $3.50 to $500
have been imposed on st. Petersburg
journals for publishing articles based
on statements in foreign newspapers
that agents of the Russian police had
taken part in terroristic crimes.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25
Sunday Shake at SMYRNA.

Smyrna, Jan. PA Slight earth
quake shock was felt here this morn
ing
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25

With 100000 Authorized Capital, a
company was formed to take control
of the taxicab business of New York
city.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25

The American Relief COMMITTEES has
concluded its work of distribution to
the earthquake sufferers and will leave
further distribution in the hands of
local authorities.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25

Senator Fulton and other White
house callers failed to share the fears
of President Roosevelt concerning an
ti-Japanese legislation in California.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25

May Robson, the actress, examined
before a referee prior to the trial of
Mrs. Howard Gould's suit for a sepa-
ration, gave testimony favorable to
Mrs Gould.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25

The Third Wife of the Sultan, who
was fifty years of age. and mother
of Prince Bourban Ed Dine. the ia
vorite son Of the sultan, is dead at
Constantinople.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25

It Was Decided by the New York
county republican ticket to present a
bill to the legislature providing for di-
rect nomination i'm the city only.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25

Tetuan, were wiped out Dy an earth-
quake.
Trinity Church, New York, has de-
cided to dispose gradually of its ten
ement houses.
The House Committee Killed the
proposition to prohibit saloons in the
District of Columbia.
Leaders of the National House
voiced hostility to the council of fine
arts created by the president.
The Wife and Maid Of a Turkish
member of parliament were slain by
a servant. who then killed himself.
New York Alienists asked the Wash
ington authorities for stricter regula-
tions to keep out insane immigrants.
With 100000 Authorized Capital, a
company was formed TO take control
of the taxicab business of New York
city.
Mr.. Bryan Called President Roose-
velt's letter on the Steel trusts ab,
sorption of a rival IAN unexampled
performance
Charles 7. Yerkes Left an Estate in
New York state of $270O. 600. all per-
sOnal property and encumbered with
liabilities of s1,7OO,OO0
It Was Decided by the New York
county republican ticket to present
bill to the Legislature providing for di-
rect nomination in the city only.
Senator Fulton and other White
house callers failed to share the fears
of President Roosevelt concerning an
ti-Japanese legislation in California.
May Robson, the actress, examined
before a referee prior to the trial of
Mrs. Howard Gould's suit for a sepa-
ration, gave testimony favorable to
Mrs Gould.
The Third Wife of the Sultan, who
was fifty years of age. and mother
of Prince Bourban Ed Dine. the ia
vorite son Of the sultan, is dead at
Constantinople.
The American Relief Committee has
concluded its work of distribution to
the earthquake sufferers and will leave
further distribution in the hands of
local authorities.
Fines Ranging from $3.50 to $500
have been imposed on st. Petersburg
journals for publishing articles based
on statements in foreign newspapers
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