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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-15

Washington, Feb. l4.-There will be
many desirable committee places TO
be filed in the senate when the Sixty
first congress assemblies Including
the successor of Senator Knox OF
Pennsylvania, there will be thirteen
new senator's, and should Mr.. Hopkins
Of Illinois not be elected. another new
senator will take his seat on March 4.
The committee places of Senator All
son Of Iowa also remain to be filed.
Appropriations COMMITTEES.
The vacancy in the chairmauship Of
the committee on appropriations eaus-
ed by the death of Mr. Allison, will
be filled by Senator Hale, whose retire
ment as chairman of the committee on
naval affairs will cause the promotion
Of Senator Perkins to that place. The
retirement of Mr.. Hemenway, republi-
can, and Mr.. Teller, democrat. will
make vacancies on the committee on
appropriations. Mr.. Wetmore Of Rhode
Island is a candidate to succeed Mr.
Hemenway, but probably a western
senator will be chosen. Either Mr.. Sim
mons OF North Carolina or Mr.. Nc
Laurin Of Mississippi may succeed Mr..
Teller on the appropriations.
Finance Committee the Most Important
The most important committee dur
ing the extra session Of congress will
be that on finance, which win be
charged with the work of consideriu-
the tariff bill when 1t comes from the
house I'm fact. the committee win go
to work at once. so that by the time
the house bill reaches the senate a
lreport upon it win be made within a
comparatively brief period. on that
committee vacancies win be made by
the retirement Of Senators Teller.
Hansbrough, aud Platt, and by the
death of Mr.. Allison. Mr. Hopkins is
also a member Of this committee. so
that there may be still another place
to till. Senator Gallinger has declined
an appointment on the finance COM
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-15
KNOX IN TAFT CABINET.
Bill Removing Constitutional Disability
Comes Up in House Today.

Washington, Feb. 14.-The bill re-
moving the disability constitutionally
of Senator Knox to enter the Taft
cabinet as cecretary Of state wiz
probably be called up in the house to-
morrow and it is confidently expected
that 1t will be passed under suspen-
sion Of the rules, although not until
some Of the members who regard the
measure as Objectionable and who fled
a minority report have voiced their
views. The bill viii not be made a
party issue and despite the minority
report no serious obstruction will be
placed in the way OF its passage.
Senator Knox was said to have con-
flded to some Of his friends that he
would not accept the office unless the
action OF congress was practically
unanimous. denied tonight that he ever
voiced any such expression. He con-
tinued TO decline to talk about any
phase of the matter.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-15
NEW BRITAIN PASTOR RESIGNS.
To Accept Presidency of the CHICAGO
Theological Seminary.

New Britain, Conn, Feb. 1.-THE
resignation Of Rev. DR.. o. S. Davis.
pastor of the South Congregational
church Of this place, was read to the
congregation Of the church today. DR..
Davis has resigned to accept the presi-
deucy Of the Chicago Theological Sem
mary, and will leave here after Easter
Sunday. The place which Dr. Davis
will fill was rendered him some three
months ago, but he made it a condition
that the debt of the institution should
be wiped out before he accepted the
Office. He received word Saturday that
arrangements had been made for pay
ing the debt. and his acceptance and
resignation followed today. DR.. Davis
has been pastor Of the church for the
past five years.
Dr., Davis resignation was read by
Rev.Dr. c. W. Hill of ST. Jo1nsbury,
VT, with whom he exchanged pupils
today.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-15
WIRES ALL PARALYzEO.
Severe SIeet Storm in ohio-Commu.
nication With Many Towns Shut Off.

Cleveland, o., Feb. 14.-One of the
NOSE severe sleet storms experienced
in several years paralyZed the tele-
graph, telephone and trolley wires to-
day and seriously interfered with rail-
way traffic throughout northern Ohio.
Communication by wire with many
towns in the northwestern part of the
state is completely shut off Sandusky
was without street and interurban car
service. The steam lines were ham,
pered. despatchers being unable to
communicate with train crews.
II will require DAYS 10 restore nor
NAL wire conditions. Many villages
are in darkness from damage TO the IL
Illumination wires.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-15
FIVE NEW YORK FlREMEN
HURT IN OIL WORKS BLAZE
Collapse of Walls of Burning Sheds
Containing Naphtha and Gasoline.


New York Feb. 14.-Ffve 6remen
We're injured, two SO seriously that
their recovery is not expected, in a
spectacular and perilous fire which de-
stroyed the packing sheds Of the Pratt
oil works, a subsidiary of the Standard
Oil company at the foot Of North
Twelfth street, Brooklyn, late tonight.
The men We're injured by the collapse
OF one of the walls Of the blazing
building which buried two of them in
the debris. The fire caused grave fears
for the entire section, owing to the
highly infiammable materials. not only
in the building. but in several adjoin-
ing structures. In the packing shed
itself thousands Of five gallon tanks Of
naphtha, gasoline and refined petrole-
um had been stored, and the explosions
of these tanks as the flames reached
them threw the residents of the neigh
bcrhood into a state of apprehension
verging on panic. As soon as the full
extent of the blaze was realized, the
tanks of the Standard Oil company for
a radius Of a quarter of a mile. in
which were stored thousands of gallons
Of oil of all grades, were drained by
means of subterranean pipes leading
to the compdny's tanks in Blushville
and Long Island City.
The tanks of the Brooklyn Union
Gas company, also in dangerous prox-
unity to the blaze, were also emptied
Of their contents.
Thanks. however. to the vigorous ef-
forts Of the firemen, the fire was con-
fined to the building in which it start
ed. The loss is estimated at $4,000.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-15
Lincoln Centenary at Central Baptist.

The Lincoln centenary was observed
Sunday in the Sunday school room at
the Central Baptist church in an inn
pressive way. After the regular open
ing exercises in the school room. the
school marched into the auditorium
where the Lincoln exercises were held
A large American flag hung back of
the pulpit.
Captain William F. Tarbox made an
address of much interest upon Lincoln
A programme of readings was conduct
ed by the Delta Alpa class of young
ladies'. and John Palmer Post read a
paper, The Closing Days of Lincoln
The pastor. Rev. P. C. Wright, also
spoke briefly
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-15
No Word Sunday from the Homebound
Battleship Fleet.

New York, Feb. 14.-No word came
from the hOmeward bound battleship
fleet today, none of the wireless sta
tions in the vicinity Of New York be-
ing able to get into communication
either with the Yankton, which is pre-
ceding the fleet, or any of the fighting
ships.
The lest report was received from
the Yankton late Saturday night, Civ
ing her position at p. m. at latitude
33.15 north, longitude 81 west
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-15
THE LUsIrANIA DAMAGED.
Big cunsrder Ends the Rouahest Voy-
age She Ever Experienced.

New York. Feb. 1.-THE big
Cunard steamship Lusitania came 10
her dock today after the toughest voy-
age ever experienced by the turbiner
between, here and Liverpool. Six feet
OF the starboard rail on the boat deck
was carried away last Thursday and
for three days she battled with tower
ing waves which reduced her time.
She was delayed at Queenstown for
several hours while coallng and rough
weather caused the starboard anchor
chain to part. leaving the anchor In
the mud. To prevent the steamship
to keep her in motion for hours until
she was coaled.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-15
MISSING GIRL LOCATED.
Affecting Meeting With Her Brother
in Waterbury Hotel.

Waterbury. Conn, Feb. 14.-Edith
Troutbine, aged Is. a pretty girl, and
said to be the daughter of a wealthy
Gloversville. \. Y. family, was found
here yesterday by her brother and
taken home n fter an affecting meeting
in the Hotel Kingsbury. Mr.. Troutbine
came here in search of his sister after
she had been absent from her home
nearly week, tracing her through a
rumor that she was to go on the stage
She was found with Miss clara Rich
ardson. 4 stock company actress, who
recently came here from Gloversville.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-15
SEVERE WIND AND RAIN STORM,
PROPERTY LOSS 100000
VIcksbure Business Houses Damaged
Suburban Property Wrecked.

Vicksburg. Mass, Feb. 1.-THE most
severe storm Of wind and rain expert
enced here in years prevailed for a
half hour this afternoon, causing a
property loss estimated at 500, 600.
The Office Of the Viclsburg Herald was
unroofed and a number of business
houses sustained manor damages. IN
the suburban sections property was
completely wrecked in some instances
Several negroes are reported to have
been injured when their cabins were
demolished.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-15
Inventor Of National Renutation Dead.

Springfield. o., Feb. 14.-John F.
Russell. II years Of age, an inventor
oC national reputation, died here today
from apoplexy. Mr. Russell was as
scciated with William n. Whiteley,
years ago, in the perfection of the
modern reaper and also possessed sew
cral patents upon devices in the de-
velorment of the steam locomotive.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-15

London, Feb. 1.-Two thousand men
gathered in the Whitefelds tabernacle
today at the Lincoln commemoration
exercises. H. B. Irving. the actor,
presided. Both he and R. c. Lehman,
member of parliament for the south
division Of Leicestershire delivered
eloquent addresses in memory of the
great president. Many prominent per-
sens were present and the meeting was
marked by great enthusiasm. The
service included suitable speeches and
recitatiOnS
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-15
ABDUCTED PlTTssURo GIRL
PENNiLEss IN SICILY.
Ambassador Griseom at Rome Will
Provide for Her.

Pittsburg Pa. Feb. 14.-Through the
Intervention of Senator Knox, the state
department has taken up the case Of
Ernestine Moore. a Pittsburg girl, 10
years OLD. abducted from home and de-
serted i'm Sicily and he's cabled Ambas-
sador Griscom at Rome to have her
provided for until funds can reach her.
The deserted girl is a daughter of J..
II. Moore of Ala Arch street, North
Side. She disappeared on January 2,
was traced to New York and thence to
Gibraltar. In company with a Greek
who had been living here. At Gibral-
tar all trace Of her was lost till letter
was received stating that she had been
deserted and was penniless in the
earti,auake stricken district Of Angus
ta Sicily. She asked for funds to en-
able her to return home.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-15

Paris, Feb. AN. Jose de ]. Paul,
the special Venezuelan envoy, express
ed himself today as greatly pleased
that a protocol had been signed bv
his government and the United States.
he hoped that the resumption of We
nezuelan diplomatic relations would
soon be effected in Europe as well as
in America.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-15
FREIGHT TRAIN FELL
35 FEET FROM TRESTLE.
Negro Brakeman Killed - Six Other
Trainmen Iniured-cow on Track.

Baton Rouge, La, Feb. 14.-One man
was killed and six injured, at beast
one Of them fatally, when a freight
train on the Louisiana Railway and
Navigation companys line was wreck
ed at Montecene bridge. Just north OF
Baton Rouge this morning. The dead
man was a negro brakeman.
At a point about fifty feet north Of
the trestle spanning Montecene creek
the tender Of tho engine, which was
running backwards. struck cow The
engine plunged from the trestle, carry
ing with it the entire train of cars to
the ground below, a distance of thirty.
five feet. Ten freight cars and an
equal number of dirt cars were piled
upon each other.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-15
Asked to Look for Turnouts.

Chief Murphy was on Sunday asked
by Chief Brahsield of Westerly to look
for a team which had been stolen
there early Sunday morning and an
other which had been hired Saturday
and not returned. Nothing was found
here Of them. One of them was traced
- 2f-nuptown and It vas thought
might have come this way
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-15
conseerated Rishop Of viuan.

Manila. Feb. 14.-Father Carroll, for
merly of Philadelphia, was today con-
secratcd bishop of Vigan with impress
sive ceremonies at the Manila cathe-
dral in the presence OF scores Of clergy
and an immense congregation. Papsl
Delegate Agius oficiated and was as
sisted by Archbishop Harty and Bish-
ops Nendrlck and Dougherty.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-15
Euloaies in House Of Representativs.,

Washington, Feb. 14.-Three mem
bers Of congress who died during the
first session of ths sixtieth congress
were eulogized in special session Of
the house of representatives today.
They were Senator William Piukney
Whyte Of Maryland. who died March
II: Representative William II. Parker
cf South Dakota who died June 26 and
Representative A. l.. Brick OF Indiana,
Wl.v died ADril last. Fifteen ad-
dresses were delivered. Representative
Oyerstreet Of Indiana presided,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-15
MERIDsN PHARMACY WRECKED.
Lighted Gas Jet Set the Prescription
Counter on Fire.

AIeriden, Conn, Feb. 14.-Firs
wrecked Victor Schmelzers East Main
street pharmacy at an early hour this
morning. A lighted gas jet set the
prescription counter ahre and before
IL was discovered the heat burst the
plate glass windows in the front OF
the store and cracked the mirrors I'm
a costly soda fountain. LOSS on stock
and fixtures Is at least $500. In
sured.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-15

Baron Takahira, the Japanese am
bassadOr, expressed at the Lincoln din
ner at Peoria the cordial and firm
friendship Of his country for the Unit
ed States
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-15
Teras prounht Broken.

Houston, Tex, Feb. 14.-Drought
conditions in south Texas were reliev-
ed today when more than an inch OF
rain fell. Tonight the temperature here
is below freezing Cattle are in very
bad condition from the drought. and it
10 feared there Will be heavy losses
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-15

The Century Theater Club, with a
membership Of 500 women, met in the
Hotel Astor, New York. and decided
to establish an unofficial play censor
ship in this city.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-15
NEGRO CHURCH BLOWN DOWN.
One Person Killed, Ten Iniured-Wino
Storm Strikes Mississippi Town.

Learned. Miss, Feb. IA storm
struck this place from the northwest
about two o'clock this afternoon with
terrific force. blowing down a negro
church. killing Dick Harris wife and
one child of Maggie Bennett, and in
iuring eight or ten. About 10 per
sous were in the building az tho time.
If II had not been for the arched ceil-
ing all probably would have been kill
ed.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-15
Nebraska stookman Killed in Railroad
Wreck.

Omaha, Neb., Feb. At. G. Barnum,
a stoczman, was killed and eight other
persons were injured today when three
coaches of q Missouri Pacific passenger
train left the rails at Union, Neb. All
the injured will recover. The accident
was due to spreading rails.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-15

Willemstad, Island of Curacao. Feb.
14.-The Venezuelan government has
revoked the decree prohibiting the
traffic of small vessels between the
island of Curacao and Venezuela.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-15

New London. sFeb. 1.-THE barge
Carlos French, laden with coal, in tow
Of tugs Resolute and Frederick f.
Ives, sprang aleak and sank today
about a quarter Of q mile cast or Sa-
rah's Ledge bell buoy in Long Island
Sound
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-15
ACCIDENT TO COLLIER sRurvs.
Carries Coal for Battleship Fleet
Nature Of Accident Not Given Out.

Willemstad Island OF Curacao, Feb.
1.-THE United States collier Brutus,
which was due here this morning from
Colon with coal for the war vessels,
had not arrived late today. II Is un-
derstood that she has met with an
accident, the nature OF which, how
ever. has not been made public.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-15

The New York Academy of
Sciences celebrated the 10Oth annfver-
sary of the birth of Charles Darwin.
and the 50th anniversary Of the publi-
cation of "The Origin of Species"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-15
Cabled Paragraphs

Berlin. Feb. 14-A despatch to a
German news agency from Adds Abe
ba says that King Menelik has return
ed from his pilgrimage and is in the
best of health.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-15

On his return here Thursday Mr..
Taft will be made a Mason ION sight. -
an honor rarely conferred by the Ma
sonic order. On Friday he has q prf-
vate dinner engagement with the
"Rounders' of the Taft Citizens club
Of this city and aSturday he will
leave for Philadelphia. not to return
here until after his services as pres
ident conveniently permit.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-15

tor purer plays.
Bills Carrying S11,ooo,o0o for the de-
fense of Denmark were introduced in
the folkething by the government
The IntsrnationsT MayaI Conference
decided that cotton should be placed
ON the absolute n0n-contraband list.
Andrew Carnegie Declares the Time
is coming when it would be necessary
to curb monopolies by fixing prices.
The New York Equal Suffrage
league met and discussed the resig-
nation as president of Mrs. De Rivera.
Investigation of the Russian Army
quartermasters department. shows ir-
regularities amounting to over $1,000
600.
The Twelfth Juror Was Obtained at
Nashville. Tenn, for the trial of the
alleged slayers of Edward w. Car
mack.
Harry v. Radford Started for the
North Pole via the New York Cen
trail. He said he expected to be absent
three years.
Frank Thompson, said to be the son
of a Pittsburg millionaire. was ar
rested in New York on the charge of
kicking man in the eye.
Baron Takahira, the Japanese am
bassadOr, expressed at the Lincoln din
ner at Peoria the cordial and firm
friendship OF his country for the Unit
ed States.
The Century Theater Club with a
membership Of 500 women. met in the
Hotel Astor, New York. and decided
to establish an unofficial play censor
ship in this city.
The New York Academy Of
Sciences celebrated the Tooth anntver-
sary of the birth of Charles Darwin.
and the 50th anniversary of the publ-
cation of THE Origin of Species"
Mail Advices from Caracas say that
three OF the five American claims are
acceptable to Venezuela, but that the
refusal to consider them separately
may cause the failure of negotiations
The Result of the Conferences be-
tween the English and German states
men at Berlin has been highly salts
factory, the nations agreeing on prac-
tically all important questions of for
eign policy. King Edward and Queen
Alexandria started for London.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-15
FrOhman and Wife
To Separate
AMIcA6LE DECISION WITH VIEW
TO ULTIMATE DIVORCE.
NO SCANDAL is INVOLVED
No Man or Woman the Cause of This
Disagreement - Theatrical Manager
Issues Statement.

the theatrical manager. issued a state
mcnt tonight in which he announced
that Mrs. Frohman, who was Miss
Margaret Ellington, the actress, and he
had decided upon a separation, with
the view of an ultimate divorce. Mrs
Frohman is in California, where she is
recovering her health, owing to a
breakdown from her arduous work on
the stage.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frohman were married
in November, 1903 Mr.. Frohman
made public his statement announce
ing the separation at his home, in West
Seventy ninth street, tonight. 1t fol-
lows:
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-15

The International NayaI Conference
decided that cotton should be placed
on the absolute 0n-cOntraband list.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-15

Harry v. Radford Started for the
North Pole via the New York Cen
trail. He said he expected to be absent
three years.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-15

The New York Equal Suffrage
league met and discussed the resig-
nation as president of Mrs. De Rivera.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-15

Investigation of the Russian Army
quartermasters department shows ir-
regularities amounting to over s10O0,-
600
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-15

The Twelfth Juror Was Obtained at
Nashville. Tenn, for the trial of the
alleged slayers of Edward w. Car
mack.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-15

Andrew Carnegie Declares the Time
is coming when it would be necessary
to curb monopolies by fixing prices.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-15
Condensed IelegramS

Canon Chase of Brooklyn asked all
good citizens to join in a movement
tor purer plays.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-15

Frank Thompson, said to be the son
of a Pittsburg millionaire. was ar
rested in New York on the charge of
kicking a man in the eye.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-15
Arrangement More Amicable Than
Hostile.

"Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Frohman have
decided upon a separation, with a view
to an ultimate divorce.
Mrs. Frohman and l agreed to this
recently. She desires to take up her
residence permanently in California,
where the climate agrees with her and
where she has always been well. even
when acting. She has retired perma-
nently from the profession and will re-
move with her parents to the Pacific
coast, where their relatives reside, and
will live with them. There is no scap-
dal involved in this disagreement. no
man or woman is the cause of it. In
ia t. the arrangement is far more am
ic able than hostile. on either part. The
decision was arrived at recently. Mrs.
Frohman, thought in good physical
health, is al present resting at a health
resort in California, where after a few
weeks quiet she will be entirely re-
stored She came to New York from
California a few weeks ago apparently
entirely recovered from her break
down in Thief" but the eastern clim-
ate did not agree with her. She finds
solace and health in the air of the
Pacific slope. and there she has decid-
ed to live for the future. We have been
married nearly six years"
Mr.. Frohman is the manager and
the proprietor Of the Lyceum eheater
and is a brother Of Charles Frohman.
After graduation from a dramatic
school in Chicago nine years ago. Miss
Ellington achieved success on the stage
in various roles under the management
of her husband. Several weeks ago she
broke down under the strain of work,
and it was said at the time that she
would retire permanently from the
stage
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-15

Bills Carrying S11,ooo,ooo for the de-
fense of Denmark were introduced in
the folkething by the government.