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Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-07

Cambridge, Mass, Oct. e.-With the
symbols of office in his hand and de-
termination written in his countenance,
Abbot Lawrence Lowell seated himself
today in the presidents chair of Har-
ward university, from which he pro-
claimed his policies, and distributed
the celebration gifts of the university
with lavish hand to thirty of the many
men of letters who came from various
parts of the world to pay him tribute.
The Inauguration scene was laid be-
meath the eirns of the college yard be-
fore an audience of more than 5000
people.
Later in the day the alumni pledged
its fealt--s, to the new president and
gave an inspiring and enthusiastic
godspeed to President (emeritus)
Charles William Eliot, who as presi-
dent OF the alumni association, deliv
cred what was generally regarded as
his valedictory.
President Loweiis Policies.
In outlining his policies, President
Lowell declared himself in favor of
men learning one thing well and some
thing of everything. He placed him
self on the side OF intercollegiate sport
as the only striking occasion for the
display Of college solidarity. He stat
ed his belief in the segregation of the
duu VI Lnb 0fdWtLB lOEElHGA
of the ties among upper classmen:
and finally differed radically from
some of, the policies of his immediate
predecessor.
Parade TO Memorial Hall.
The parade to Memorial hall was
vastly impressive. headed, as 1t was,
by Ambassador Bryce of Great Brit
ain and several other English schol-
ars in their scarlet gowns, while be-
hind them came the scarcely less sub
:dued zcadanfSc garbs u the Ger
man, French, Austrian Danish and
Cuban scholars. American universi-
ties and colleges were also well rep
resented.
Charter, Keys and Seal Handed Over.
II is forty years since the yellow
charter, the silver keys and the gold
seal Of Harvard university have been
brought into the sunlight. Today they
had a special significance when for
mer GOV. John ID. Long, as president
of the board Of overseers, harded
them one by one to the new custodian
and declared him in accordance with
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-07
FORMER GOVERNOR BLACK
FoR HARRY K. THAW
Appeared Before Court Of Appeals in
Argument for Thaw's Freedom.

s Albany. n. Y, Oct. 6.-Former Gov.
Frank 5, Black appeared today before
the court of appeals for Harry K.
Thaw' and attacked the constitutional
ity of the act under which Thaw was
committed to the, Matteawan state
hospital for the criminal insane and
the law under which Thaw is being
detained in that institution. 1t was
Mr.. Blacks first appearance in the
Thaw case. Charles Morschauser,
who has acted as Thaw's counsel in
resent proceedings, also appeared. Mrs
Thaw, who has been making a gallant
fight to secure her sons freedom, ac-
companied by her daughter. the for
mer Countess of Yarmouth, were in
court and listened with interest to
the arguments. The case came up
on appeal from an order of the ap-
pellate division. second department,
affirming the order of Supreme Court
Justice Mills of White Plains in dis
missing a writ of habeas corpus and
refusing. to. order Thaw's release
Mr.. Black contended that the sec
ton of the code of criminal procedure
which under, Supreme Court Justice
nowling ordered Thaw committed,
was unconstitutional because the COM
cess of law. He held that there was
no proof that Thaw was insane at
the time of his acquittal.
Mr.. Black then attacked the state
law which provides that the superin-
tendent at Matteawan shall be the
sole judge of the condition of the in
mates.
Mr.. Black further held that Thaw
was entitled to a jury trial to de-
terfnine his mental condition.
Assistant District Attorney Robert
C. PaVlOr of New York arpl1ed that
the power exercised by Justice Dow
ling had been the common law and
police power of the state for years.
He pointed out that Justice Bowling
was guided in his action by the testi-
money offered at the trial.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-07
Morse Bail Bond
Again Signed
BY SAME BANKERS, BROKERS
AND BUSINESS MEN.
ESCAPE FROM THE ToMBs PRISON
The Original Bond Which Was Signed
Last June Would Have Expired Sat-
urday Next at Midnight.

New York, Oct 6.-The last of the
twenty signatures required to validate
the new bail bond for s125 900, which
Charles w. Morse had to furnish to
save himself from further incarcera-
ton, in the Tombs prison until the
United States circuit court of appeals
decides his case, were attached to the
bond this afternoon.
Decision on Appeal May Be Delayed
Until Winter.
Morse was convicted of violating the
federal banking laws and sentenced to
fifteen years Imprisonment, from
which he Immediately appealed. But
the renewal of the bond is regarded
as an indication that a decision on the
appeal. which was looked for soon
after the United States court of ap-
peals convenes on October H. may be
delayed until winter Judge Noyes,
who. with Judges Lacombe and Coke,
heard the arguments of Martin w.
Littieton, counsel for Morse, is in Eu-
rope and may not return until Decem-
ber 1. Also the wording of the new
bond indicates possible delay for the
document provides that in case the de-
eision is not rendered at an early ses-
sion OF the court, bail shall extend
until such a. decision is made, if it so
PAtooCo tbC rCOuAl-
Same Prominent Men Signed Bond.
1t was largely through the efforts
of Mrs. Morse that the convicted bank
er was. admitted to bail in June. The
bond was signed again today by the
same prominent bankers, brokers and
business men who put their signatures
to the first document. The original
bond would have expired at midnight
SATURDAY. October g.
Morse Confident His Appeal Will Be
Granted.
Morse remains busily engaged in
Strengthening out his affairs and is
confident that his appeal from his
long sentence in prison will>be grant
ed 1t became known recently that he
has succeeded in paying off $500. GOO
of his. debts and isi fast gaining con-
troll of his shattered properties.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-07
RAISIN WINES.
Suit to Prevent Collection of Revenue
Tax Dismissed.

Chicago. Oct. 6.-After conference
today between the government officials
and representatives of distilling in
terests il was decided that the bill of
I'll. II. Schufeldt & Co. praying an in
junction against the collection of a
revenue tax on the manufacture of
raisin wines. should be dismissed The
internal revenue officials. against
whom a temporary injunction had
been issued. were assured the large
distillers would work in harmony with
them. Later in the day the suit was
dismissed by Judge Kohlsaat.
The revenue department will
further investigate the raisin wine
production, so that if necessary this
ingredient may be used, under proper
regulations. in the manufacture of
sweet cordials.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-07
GIRL sTENoeRAPHERs FLED
IN PANIC FROM BUILDING
Suicide of Bookkseper at His Desk in
New York Office.

New York. Oct. 6.-F. II. Ross. for
merly of San Francisco, shot himself
dead late today as he sat at his desk
in the offices Of the New Mexico De-
velppment company in the financial
district, Girl stenogra pliers ran panic
stricken from the building. and when
the police arrived, Ross, who was
known as Captain Ross. was found
dead with a bullet home in his tenn
pie. Dependency over his own ILL.,
health is supposed to have led to the
suicide,
Ross, who was bookkeeper for the
New Mexico Development company.
was SIS years old. and is said to have
been a West Point graduate and to
have served many years in the army,
mostly in the west.
He came to New York from San
Francisco. thirteen years ago. with his
family.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-07
6iilaed Shares Delivered to Boston
-r Holding COMPANY.

Boston, oct. 6.-Aetusl physical de-
liyegy ~ the I,oston ii,,.ding colu9any
of ths i0ss4s shares of the Boston ana
Maius railroad. stock purchased. ia
lsdT BY the New York, New Haven snd
Hartford railroad and later transfer.
took place today. The price paid was
$40 a share. The holding company
Nss vrsar.d bv Inc last Massachusetts
ilsFislatnre to take over the bonds as
q s4fsSusrd Il was said. TO Massachu-
5setts Business interests
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-07
HUDsoN-FULroN cELERRATloN
Flag of The NetherIands Unfurled at
Top Of North Mountain.

Catskill, n. Y, Oct G.-Lieutenant
Lam of the. royal Dutch navy imper-
sonatihs Henry Hudson, and his crew
Of the. Half Moon. which swings at
anchor in the river tonight. were TAX
en- to the top of North mountain,
fifteen miles from here. today, where
.at~an elevation. OF 2,400 feet, with the
broad vailed of the Hudson stretched
out before them. they unfurled the
flag of The Netherlands, gave three
ruusing cheers. and with barred heads,
sang the Dutch national anthem.
The trip was planned by, the Holland
socielw OF New York in honor of the
officers and men Of the Half Noon.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-07
EXPLORER COOK AND WIFE
NEAR-cRUsHEo IN CROWD.
10000 Persons Tried to Pat Pole Find :
er on the Back.

st. Louis, Oct. 1.-THE appearance
of Or. Frederick A.. Cook. polar explor-
er. and Mrs. Cook in the midway of
the Union station here today turned
a crowd of 10000 orderly centennial
week visitors into a mob. each member
of which tried TO pat the explorer on
the back. The result was crush in
which. the explorer. his wife and the
reception committee narrowly escap-.
ed personal injury. The welcome to
DIR. Cook began Is miles from the city.
He stood on the rear platform of the
train and bowed = his acknnwledg-
ments.
Tonight he delivered his illustrated
lecture at the Coliseum.
Glenn H. Curtiss and Francois Oze-
mont are scheduled to make flights in
aeroplanes tomorrow as a feature of
the centennial celebration.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-07
eUeeENHEIM ALLEGES
ExToRTIoN IN DIVORCE.
Files Answer to Suit to Have Decree
Of Separation AnnuIled by Court.

Chicago. Oct. 6.-An answer was.
filed in the circuit court here today
by William Guggenheim. a member OF
the well-known New York family. 10
suit brought to dissolve the decree
of divorce granted his former wife.
Grace B. Guggenheim, in 1901. The
suit was begun last June after ex-
Mayor Edward F. Dunno, former judge
of the circuit court, who entered the
decree had protested that the court
had been imposed upon. inasmuch az
neither party TO the suit was a resi-
dent of the state OF Illinois when the
case was heard by him.
In the document filed today the
charge is made that the suit to dis
solve the decree Of divorce was
brought by the former Mrs. Guggen-
helm in the hope of extorting a large
sum Of money from Guggenhelm. The
answer also sets forth that the court
has no right, power or Jurisdiction TO
modify or annul the decree after the
expiration OF five years from the date
of the entry Of the final order.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-07
TELEGRAM TO PEARY ,
Reerettins His Absence from Dinner
Given in Honor of Scientific StaH.

New York. Oct. 6.-The following tel
egram, which was framed at the din
ner given last night at the UDfon
League club in honor Of the officers
and scientific staff OF the Arctic
steamer Roosevelt. has been sent to
Commander Robert +. Peary:
"A few men interested inrseience,
dining with the officers and scientific
staff OF the Roosevelt, regret your alb
sence, but send you greetings ard con-
gratulations. AS the scientific spirit is
merely the desire to know something
new. we welcome your companions as
men of science and would gladly re
ceive you if you We're here"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-07
STATE MEDICAL DEPARTMENTS
ARRAIeNED BY ARMY DOCTOR
Or. Jones Asserts That Field Medical
Service Of the Militia Is q Joke.

Washington. Oct. 6.-DeclarinR that
much OF the field service OF the medi-
cal corps OF the state militia was a
joke. Capt Harold w. Jones, medical
corps. U. S. A. arraigned the nresent
organization of the medical depart
ments OF the national guard at the
opening of today's session OF the AS
soeiation OF Military Surgeons Of the
United States.
He-read paper on some impress
sions he had gained of the value OF
camps of medical instruction for
medical officers OF the National
guard, and called upon the medical
officers to Immediately take up the
fight to secure at once some change
in the field organization.
Captain Jones views were at least
partially sanctioned by Major George
+. CHAMPION of the Pennsylvania
national guard, who said that some
thing more was needed other than
"beautifuily worked out schemes for
medical aid, and the Red Cross bring
ing up the rear" He emphasized the
value OF camps of instruction for
militia medical officers
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-07
TEACHING SIGNAL CORPS
HOW TO SOAR IN THE AIR.
Wilbur Wright Instructor in the Aer-
opIane Lessons.

Washington, Ovt. s.-With the re-
moval from Fort Myer, Va, today. of
the Wright aeroplane, owned by the
government, to the new aerodrome at
College Park. Md. the work of teach
ing the signal corps of the army was
begun in earnest. Wilbur Wright is
the instructor
Today's lesson consisted of packing
and reassembling the aeropiane. To-
morrow the more advanced lesson of
soaring in the air may be attempted.
Lieutenant Lahm. who is i'm charge
Of the signal corps aeroplane detachs
ment, will be the pupil tomorrow.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-07
STEAM YACHT WINCHESTER
SPRINGS BAD LEAK IN GALE
New York Yacht Club Vessel Towed
Into Queenstown Badly Damaged.

Queenstown, Oct 5.-TI.e steam
yacht Winchester. flying the burgee of
the New York Yacht club, was towed
in here this morning h. The British
steamer Baron Mimic, with her for
ward compartments full of water
The Baron Mimic. was towing the
winchester. which was recently COM
pleted on the Clyde, from Glasgow to
New York for delivery to the owner.
In a violent gale encountered Mon
ds; night ninety rliles west of Fast
ret the yacht labored so heavily that
she sprang a leak. For while the
tow line had to be cast off. The Win
chester was Iound to be. leaking so
badly that II was decided to put into
Queenstown.
The winchester is a turbine vessel
with a speed of % knots. She looks
exactly like a torpedo boat.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-07
OBITUARY..


West Orange, n. j., Oct. 6.-Dudley
Buck, the organist and composer. died
here at the home of his son today.
His death was sudden. He had Just
returned from two years absence in
Europe
Mr.. Buck was 20 years old. He was
born in Hartford. Conn, and was edu-
Gated in the Leipzig conservatory. He
composed the cantata sung by SOC
voices at the opening of the centennial
at Philadelphia and became famed as
a composer of pastoral music
He was organist at the CHURCH of
Holy Trinity and retired from all but
the oratOrio work and composition in
1902
Two sons. DR. r. T. Buck OF Indian
apolls. Ind. and Dudley Buck. Ji,. t,f
West Orange. widow and daughter
survive him.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-07
NEW ENGLAND SUFFRAGE
LEAGUE ELECTS OFFICERS.
William M. Trotter Chosen President
Rights for Negroes Are Demanded.

Boston, Oct. 5.-The sixth annual
meeting of the New England Suffrage
league, an organization OF colored cit
izens, ended today with the election
OF the following officers:
President, William M. Trotter, Bos-
ton; secretary. A. w. ADAMS Norwich,
Conn. treasurer, Emery 7. Morris,
Boston u srsf
s. Bishop Alexander Walters of New
York was the principal speaker at
the closing session. z Resolutions we're
adopted, calling tupon congress to re-
duce the representation from the
southern states. to- stop the alleged
violation of the Fifteenth amendment
to the constitution. and to pass a law
forbidding the exclusion Of interstate
passengers from any car on account
of color.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-07
PEARy DECIDES TO
SUBMIT HIS DATA.
Accepts Offer of National Geogranhie
- Society TO Pass on Records.

washington, Oct. 6.-Commander
Peary. has formally notified the Ma
tional Geographic society of his ac-
ceptance Of its offer to examine and,
pass upon the records of his polar
explorations. Notice to this effect
came to Prof Willis L. Moore, pres
ident of the society, in a telegram,
from Commander Peary in New York.
The regular meeting Of the board
of directors of the National Geo
Friday, when President Moore will
present Commander Peary's telegram,
and some action will be taken looking
to the appointment of a special COM
mission. In case DR.. Cook fails to
respond OF the invitation, President
Moore says tie special commission
will consider Commander Peary's
data.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-07
OLDEST VOTER IN THE STATE
OBSERVES 1o2D BIRTHDAY
Alanson Garfield Of New Milford Re-
ceives His Friends.

New Milford. Oct. 6.-Alanson Cam
field, the oldest voter in the state, to-
day received his friends on the 102d
anniversary of his birth. Mr.. Garfield
is in excellent health. He cast his
vote with the wings pricr to the or
ganization of the republican party
since which time he has been repub-
lican. He was born on the Abel Cam
field place in Long Mountain section
of this town and in 1910 opened the
first meat market there.
Later he was in the lumber busi-
ness, retiring from active life in 1868
Mr.. Garfield lives with his daughter,
Mrs. c. B. Camp, in Main street.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-07
DUPLICATE COPIES OF
DR.. COOKS RECORDS
Will Be Sent simultaneously to DAN
ish and American Scientists.

st. Louis, Oct 6.-That duplicate
copies of his records will be submit
ted to American scientists simultane-
ously with those sent to the Universi-
ty of Copenhagen, was the statement
by DR.. Frederick A. Cook in an inter-
view en- route here today. DR.. Cook
said: My original records will go first
to the University of Copenhagen.
intend, however. to have duplicates
made. These will be submitted to the
American Geographical society.
shall request the Copenhagen authori-
ties 10 withhold their announcement
until the American society has had an
opportunity to makea conclusion.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-07
WHALING SCHOONER BACK
FROM HUDSON BAY TRIP
After 27 Months in Northern Waters
Stamford Vessel Returns.

Vineyard Haven. Mass. Oct. e.--The
whaling schooner A. r. Clifford OF
Stamford. Conn. arrived OF this port
today after "a tweny y-seven months trip
To Hudson bay and took on board a
pilot for New Bedford.
The clifford sailed in the summer
of 1907. She secured two whales.
Seventeen hundred pounds OF whale
bone were sent home by way of Scot
land. and the vessel now has 600
pounds Of bone on board. She has
also large quantity OF Arctic furs
secured in trade with the Eskimos
Everyone on board is reported well.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-07
PAINE LEAVES ss.oOo,oOo.
Copper Range Stock to Be Kept IN
Boston Mans Family.

Boston. oct. 5.-The large holdings
OF Copper Range stock OF the late
Charles II. Paine. OF the brokerage
firm Of Paine. Wcbber & Co, viii re-
main in his family. by the terms OF
his will, which was filed for probate
today. Mr.. Paine and his brother
William A. Paine of this city, held
a controlling interest in the Copper
Range Mining company. BY his will
Mr.. Paine leaves practically his en-
tire estate. valued at about $1,000 900
and including his Copper Range stock
in trust for his widow and three mi
nor danghters
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-07
SANTA FE TRAIN WRECKED.
Several Passengers Injured Near
Temple, Texas.

Houston. Texas, oct. G.-Santa Fe
passenger rrain no. ~ was wrecked
near Temple Teyas. carly today. the
engine Oytrturnins anu several coach
ss l-a.1ns the TRACK Several psssen-
gers and yEnsinser McGinnis, Who was
pinioned nnder his engine. are re-
ported severely injured.
The splitting OF frog. IL 10 stated.
caused the wreck.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-07
MONUMENT UNVEILED
IN NORTH CAROLINA
To Rhode Island Civil War Volunteers
Who Died There.

Newbern, N. c., Oct 6.-With I'm
pressive exercises and in the presence
of Governor Pothier of Rhode Island
and hundreds of union and confederate
veterans and others, beautiful monu-
mept commemorative of the services
of Rhode Islands volunteers who gave
up their lives in North Carolina during
the Civil war .was unveiled In the na :
tianal cemetery here today. Inspiring
songs and addresses Of patriotic
character BY Governor Potlier and
othegs marked the ceremonies. As the
veil which covered the monument was
lifted a salute OF eleven guns was
fired - - ~
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-07
GOULD SEPARATION SUIT.
Mrs. Gould Gets $1,000 a Month Perma-
nent Alimeny-

New York, Oct. s.-The formal de-
cree in favor offMrs. .Katherine Glenn
mons Could, granting her separa-
tion from Howard Gould. Twas filed to-
day. The decree awards Mrs. Gould
$4,000 a month permanent alimony and
$3.50 costs. Il was said that Mr..
Gould would appeal
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-07
INTERNATIONAL BALLOON RACE
For the Gordon Bennett Cup Won by
an American.

Zurich. Switzerland. Oct. 6.-All Zu-
rich tonight is toasting America and
her champion balloonist, Edgar w.
Mix. who. after a remarkable and
dramatic struggle against winds and
transforms. has carried off first hon
ors in the international balloon race
for the Gordon Bennett cup, by sail
ing from Zurich to the heart of the
forest north of Warsaw, in Russian
Poland The official classification has
not yet been announced. but 1t Is cal
culated that Mix covered distance
of 64S94 miles and 695.5S miles. AL
fred Leblanc, the French pilot, is
placed second. Captain Messner, one
of the Swiss pilots. third. and Colonel
Schaeck, another Swiss entrant,
fourth.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-07
Personal Bond for 100000 Declined
at New York Police Headquarters.

New York oct "a personal bond
of $500. 900 was declined at police
head quarters tonight in the case Of.
Mae Montez, who was arrested this
evening in a Sixth avenue restaurant,
charged bv Mrs John Laird. with
whom she formerly lived. with the lar
ceny of a diamond brooch valued at.
$1,000.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-07
Verdicts Of First and Second Degree
Murder.

Hartford, Oct. 6.-The jury In the
trial of John Saverk and Peter Rubaka
for the murder of John Wierdak IN
glastonbury. brought in a verdict at
1910 tonight of first degree murder
against Saverk aud second degree
murder against Rubaka. ,They will
be sentenced tomorrow morning. by
Judge Lucian F., Burpee
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-07

, Wilbur Wright's Arrival in Washing
ton is expected to stir up the Wash
ingtonians to renewed activity in the
matter of securing the aviation meet.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-07
Pleaded Guilty to Forgery Indictment.

Norfolk, Va, Oct. 6.-Frederick Fos-
ter of Bristol. Conn, pleaded guilty to-
day to an Indictment for forgery of
the name Of f. NJ. Wright to a 800
check which was cashed by a local
hotel and was sentenced to two years
in the panitentiary at Richmond
Charges of a similar nature. ii is star e
ed. are pending against Foster in Bal
timore and Washington.