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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-22
MARINE DISASTERS DURING
WINTER SEASON JUST ENDED.
t21 Lives Lost OF New England and
British North American Coasts.

Boston, March 21.-Two hundred
and twenty-one persons perished b.
shipWreek and SO vessels met with dis
aster off the New England and Brit
ish North American coasts, or while
engaged in the New England or Ca
madam trade. during the fall and win
ter season of l90S-O9, which ended to-
night. OF the SO vessels cast ashore
or lost at sea, six steamers and So
sailing craft were totally wrecked. The
financial loss exceeds $4,000 600.
The most thrilling disaster of the
season was the collision between the
White Star line steamer Renublic,
bound from New York for Mediterran-
can ports, and the Italian steamer
Florida. Mediterranean ports for that
city.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-22
SUNDAY cANoElST DROWNED
IN CONNECTICUT RlVEF
Clarence Whipples of GiIdersleeve,
Aged H-His Companion Rescued.


Aged 17-His Companion Rescued.
Gildersleeve, Conn, March 21.-By
the upsetting of a canoe in the Con-
necticut river opposite here today
Clarence Whipples, II years Old of
this place, was drowned, and Earle
Hale IS years old, narrowly escaped
the same fate.
How the canoe upset is not known.
but the boys were about 20 feet from
the shore when they were thrown into
the water Whipples, who could not
swim, was grabbed by Hale. who at
tempted to take him 10 the shore. but
his strength gave out and he was
obliged to let go of him. Hale man
aged to get within a few feet of the
river bank where he was taken out in
an unconscious condition by passersby
who had been attracted by his calls
for help. He was taken to his home
where he was seOn revived Whipples'
DCdy was recovered shortly afterward.
Whipples leaves his mother and five
brothers and sisters.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-22
IMPRINT eoF BLOODY HAND
FOUND ON SACK DOOR,
Niagara Falls Woman Hacked TO
Desth-Four Men Arrested.

Niagara Falls. \. Y. March I'll.
Mrs. Anthony Perak. so years of age,
was hacked to death with an axe and
Il butcher knife at her home here to-
night. The house. small structure,
sets back 100 feet from the street. and
is surrounded by trees. The police ar
rested husband and three boarders. The
imprint OF a bloody hand was found
eh the back door A section of the
door was tak.n away by the officers,
and the imprints OF the hands of the
four prisoners win be taken and COM
pared with the marks on the door PAN
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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-22
Hone for Recovery of velIazuuez.

New Haven, March 21.-Hopes were
expressed today for the complete re-
covery of Rosindo Vellaquez, the sur
vivor of the three members OF the con-
stabulary band from the Philippines
who were overcome by gas while stay
ing at a local hotel. Eugenio Alamo
a member of the band, whose blood
was transfused to one Of the three men
but whose life was not saved, left to-
day for Boston, where he will join the
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-22
Tornado in Alabama.

Fort Deposit, Ala. March 21.-sbort-
ly before seven o'clock THE morning.
a tornado did considerable damage 10
this vicinity. The loss was small IN
the vicinity OF the town. but the entire
negro quarter Of the Norwood johnson
place was nearly destroyed and a num-
ber OF occupants Of houses we're I'M
jured.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-22
Lieutenant Reid in Critical Condition.

Washington. March 21.-Lieutenant
Semmes Reid. L. s. ". President
Taft's naval aide, who was thrown
from his horse Friday and badly
crushed, is in such a critical condition
that tonight the attending surgeon
could offer no hope Of his ultimate re-
covery. Aside from his internal in
juries, the officers legs are believed 10
have been paralyzed and his vertebrae
is broken in several places. Lieutenant
Reid's mother has arrived from West
Virginia and is at his bedside.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-22
Prisoners Blown from cune.

Peshawur. British India, March 21.-
1t Is reported that 1900 arrests have
been made at Jellalabad, Afghanistan.
in connection with the plot recently
discovered to murder the ameer, the
heir apparent and the other members
Of the royal family. According to- ad-
vices patches Of prisoners are being
blown from guns daily.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-22
CALIFORNIA BALLOON MISSING
CARRIED FIVE PASSENGERS
Last Seen Crossing Range of Noun
tains North of Pasadena.

Pasadena. Cal. March 21.--No direct
word came today from the balloon AM
erica, which went up at Tournament
park yesterday with Captain Mueller
as pilot and five prominent men as
passengers. Word came in a round
about way that the balloon was seen
by rancher crossing the second range
Of mountains north of Pasadena early
today. When last seen the balloon was
going in a northerly direction. and the
wind was northerly all last night and
today, while a severe storm has pre-
vailed with a copious rainfall The
wind at times blew 40 miles an hour
IL this information is accurate the
balloon has doubtless landed on the
north side OF the range on the Mojave
desert
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-22
TARIFF BILL IN HOUSE
THIS WEEK.
First Argument In Its Support by
Chairman Payne.

Washington March 21.-The house
1f representatives. will this week be-
gin the serious consideration Of the
business for which the extra session OF
congress was called-the revision Of
the tariff.
The Payne bill. which has only been
read in the house, will be laid before
that body tomorrow for discussion and
Chairman Payne Of the committee on
ways and means Will make the first ar
gument in support OF it. This viii be
the beginning OF the general debate on
the bill and it is expected that this
order will proceed for several days
Mr. Clark, the minority leader. Will
follow Mr.. Payne with the first speech
in opposition. and these two represent
ative members will in turn be followed
by other members of their respective
parties until all who so desire shall
have spoken.
Monday in the senate will be de-
voted TO the reorganization Of the sem
ate committees.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-22
Editor Of Christian InteIIieeneer. Dead.

New Brunswick. Y. J., March Il
DR. J. B. Drdry, editor Of the Christian
Intelligencer, died today of heart dis
ease. He was 70 years old He was
graduate of Rutgers and Freedmen
Church Theological seminary.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-22
mo- Lnvestiaate OMAN eeresk Rio,s.

Omaha. March 21-Prof. Theodore
P. Ion, who holds the chair of inter
national Jaw in Boston university has
been sent by the Greek government to
Omaha to investigate the recent Greek
riots in South Omaha. He will remain
a week.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-22

The Chamber of Deputies. by a vote
Of 36S to 211, sustained the refusal Of
the French government to treat with
the striking state employees; the strike
is spreading, both in Paris and the
provinces.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-22

cleveland. o., March 21.--After fail
ing in an attempt to effect settle
ment for the return of h& kidnanned
son, Willie, In a park at Ashtabula to-
day, ]. P. Whitla has returned to his
home in Sharon
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-22
safs Rreakers use Nitro- eIyesrine.

Danville. Pa March 2J.-Safe break
ers visited the Farmers National bank
at Exchange. near here early today
and blew open the vault with charge
Of nitro giycerine. The vault contain
ed over $4,000, but it is not known
how much cash the robbers secured
The robbers escaped
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-22
STABBED BY HIS BROTHER.
Seventy Year Old Mother Horrifed
Witness of the Tragedy.

New York. March Phillip l. Ken
nedy, 36 years Of age. a machinist, Of
philadelphia, was stabbed and proba-
bly, fatally wounded tonight by his
brother James l.. Kennedy, during a
quarrel.
A sad story OF trial and adversity
lies back Of the tragedy. Philip t.
married and has a wife and child In
Philadelphia He came here a week
lr so ago in search Of employ mert but
found work as difficult to get here as 81
had been In Philadelphia. In de3pers
ton to supply the needs of his little
family he turned strike breaker secur-
ing work as a teamster with a con-
cern whose employees were on strike.
His brother James, it So happened. was
one of the strikers, and when he learn
ed tonight what his brother had done
a Quarrel arose. Philip in anger seized
a club, and his brother in the struggle
that followed stabbed him twice near
the heart. The seventy-year- old
mother Of the men was horrihed wit
ness of the tragedy.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-22

Barrow in Furness, England, March
21.-A gangway connecting the battle
ship Vanguard with the wharf collaps-
ed yesterday. Fifty workmen were
precipitated to the dock Three Of
them We're killed and forty injured.
The accident OCCURRED in the Vickers
Sons and Maxim yard.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-22
First Class BsttIeshiD for New Zealand

Wellington, n. T., March 21-The
New Zealand government has offered
to defray the cost If a first class battle
ship Of the latest type. The money
for this purpose will be forthcoming
Immediately. and. IL necessary funds
viii be raised for the construction of O
second battlsship.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-22
STEERAGE PASSENGER
COMMITTED SUICIDE AT SEA.
La savoie Brought $53o,ooo Gold for
National City Bank, New York.

NaAlIHGi Wy 2ailHg lNCW tOt
New York. March 21.-Delayed by
gales and high seas. against which they
battled for three days, the Campania,
La SavOie, Hamburg and Baltic, re-
spectively from Liverpool. Havre, Ma
pies and Liverpool, made port today.
two of them bringing accounts of
bUrials at sea. On the La Savoie an
Italian steerage passenger committed
suicide by cutting his throat, while on
the Hamburg another steerage passen-
ger, also an Italian. died from paraly-
sis.
La Savoie brought s53O.OOO in gold
for the National City bank of New
York.
Among the Campania's passengers
We're Sir Michael NJ. Thompson, Bart,
and the Rev. Father p N. Waggett. a
noted English divine. Immediately
upon the arrival of the Hamburg at
quarantine workmen were put at the
imperial suite of staterooms which for
mer President Roosevelt is to occupy
when he sails for his. African hunting
trip next Tuesday to get into order.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-22

London, March GA despatch to
the Chronicle from Milan says that the
Italian government has offered a re-
ward OF $4,000 for the capture Of the
murderers of Lieut.. Petrosino
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-22
Ex-consressman William connell.
$4,000 Fir. at Palmer, Mass.

Palmer, Mass. March 91.-Following
closely upon Saturday mornings fire
which caused damage of 800. 900 to
their Worcester plant the Wright
Wire company met with further dis
a..,tr t5.usnt when the mill housing
their wire rope department In this
town was destroyed with a loss Of
$4,000. The origin of the fire is un-
known.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-22

London, March 21.-Vladimir Tchert-
koff, Count Leo Tolstoy's literary rep
resentative has for some time past
been living near Yasnaia Poliana, with
the object of assisting the famous
Russian author in his old age. He has
sent d despatch to London saying he
has received notice of his banishment
from Tula province owing to his al
Fge3 bad influence on the local popu-
.iaTIOn
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-22
BALLOON JOURNEY FROM THE
PACIFIC TO ATLANTIC OCEANS
Practically Assured for the Near Fu-
ture-Start from Seattle.

ture-otart from Seattle.
Boston, March 21.-A balloon journey
from the Pacific to the Atlantic oceans
across the Breadth of the United
States has been-practically assured for
the near future by the announcement
that the Aero club of Seattle. Wash
win finance such a journey to be un-
dertaken by II. H. Clayton of the Blue
Hill observatory
Mr.. Clayton recently expressed his
conviction that balloon could travel
from the Pacific to the Atlantic ocean
in approximately four days, riding at
an elevation of two miles, where he
was convinced favorable currents Of
air We're 10 be found. The expense Of
the trip he estimated at from $4,000
to $4,000 and he now says that the
Seattle club membership have volun-
teered TO provide for it
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-22

ExVice President Fairbanks was
mentioned for ambassador to Great
Britain, and Richard c. Kerens of
st. Louis to Austria Hungary.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-22
Cabled Paragraphs

Barcelona. March 21-An earthquake
shock was felt in this city at o'clock
Saturday afternoon.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-22

The State Department Informed Mic
aragua that unless immediate steps
were taken to submit the claims of the
United States to arbitration diplomatic
relations would be severed.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-22

Governor Hughes Direst Primary
measure was introduced at Albany by
Senator HinnAn and Assembly man
Green.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-22

A New Ship Subsidy Measure, some
what similar to that rejected By the
Sixtieth congress. was introduced in
the house.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-22
DEATH OF PRINCE AlLkorE.
Member ef Council of the Russian En-
pire-Well Known in America.

st. Petersburg, March 21.-Prince
Michael Hllkoff (Khitkoh), a member
Of the council OF the empire and for
merly minister of communicates aied
suddenly today. He was present a. the
inaugural meeting OF the Russo British
chamber Of commerCe. when he tainted.
The prince was removed TO his resi-
deuce. but d'd not regain conseiousneAs.
Prince Hilkom was well known in the
United States. where he secured his
railway training. To him belongs the
credit Of getting the maximum amoun.
Of work OF the Siberian railroad durirg
the war in Manchuria.
Prince Hilkoff who belonged 20 an
old but comparatively poor family. en-
igrated TO the United States when a
young man. renouncing the title to
which he was subsequently restored.
In the United States he worked at a
bolt machine at a wage of $3.50 per
week. Later he was employed In many
minor capacities on American rail-
roads, beginning as an assistant stok-
er.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-22
Condensed TelegramS

President Gomez issued a proclama-
ton TO the people of Cuba. praising
their patriotism.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-22
Story Confirmed BY Detectives.
dan and Boy Detained at Cuyahoea

Cleveland. March 21-A man and a
boy believed to be Willie Whitla and
one Of his kianappers are being re-
tained by the police Of Cuyahoga Falls.
The man claims he is from Harrisburg,
Pa
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-22
OBITUARY.
Rufus N. Lewis.


Naugstuck. Conn. March 21.-Rufus
y. Lewis, 73 years old, died at his
home here today after a short illness.
Mr. Lewis was a veteran of the civil
war and was one OF the escort of -
that accompanied President Lincoln's
body from Washington to Springfield,
and one of the six men who bore it to
the grave in Oakridge cemetery. Al
the time of his death he was proba-
ton officer for the borough court. Dur
ing the war he was a member of II
company, Fifteenth Connecticut infan-
try and at the time of President Lin
coins death was a member Of E COM
pany. Eighteenth regiment veteran re-
serve corps. He leaves widow.
Colonel Henry o. Kent.
Lancaster. n. H. March 21.-Colonel
Henry 0. Kent. active in state and ma
tional politics for many years. died at
his home here today. following a long
illness, aged 10 years. At the opening
of the civil war he aided the adjutant
general in raising troops In New
Hampshire, and was commissioner
colonel OF the 18th New Hampshire
volunteers. but did not go into the
field. His rank and services were rec
ognized. however. by special act of
congress in July 1892.
Ex-consressman William connelI.
Scranton, Pa, March 21-Former
Congressman William Connell. coal
operator. capitalist and philanthropist,
died today. the result of paraiytic
shock sustained on Thursday of-last
week. Beginning his life work in the
coal mines in Luzerne county. this
state. Mr. Connell by close attention to
business, died a multimillionaire. He
was president Of the Third National
bank. president of the Lackawanna
mills. a director in the Lackawanna
Trust and Safe Deposit company, a
director in the Scranton Button COM
pany and actively connected with nu-
merous other important interests in
and around Scranton. In politics he
was always a staunch republican and
was a delegate TO the republican ma
tional conventions of 1896 and 1908.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-22

After Five Years courting of Miss
Cora Sinclair, 5. S. Laird, Jr.. son of
Philadelphia millionaire, married a
widow. Mrs. Sinclair sued him for
$4,000 damages.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-22

China Has Agreed to meet and COL
lect tire Russian tax levy in the rail-
way zone, holding the money so OBJ
tanned pending settlement of the
principle involved.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-22

A Despatch from Dresden quotes ex-
President Castro as saying that he will
make his home at Colon if Venezuela
refuses to allow him TO land.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-22

Mr.. BaIfour Has Announced that he
will move a vote of censure of the
government for falling to make ade-
Quate provision in its estimates for the
safety of the empire.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-22

The Senate Formed a new commit
tee, the committee on expenditures in
the executive departments, which is to
exercise supervision over the govern
ment's fiscal policy.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-22

Senator Hinlnan and Assembly yman
Green.
A New Ship Subsidy Measure, some
what similar to that rejected by the
Sixtieth congress. was introduced in
,the house.
A Despatch from Dresden quotes ex-
President Castro as saying that he will
make his home at Colon il Venezuela
refuses to allow him to land.
Ex-Vice President Fairbanks was
mentioned for ambassador to Great
Britain, and Richard c. Kerens of
st. Louis to Austria Hungary.
After Five Years courting of Miss
Cora Sinclair, S. S. Laird, Jr. son of
a Philadelphia millionaire, married a
widow. Mrs. Sinclair sued him for
S5OO00 damages.
China Has Agreed to meet and col
lect the Russian tax levy in the rail-
way zone, holding the money so OBJ
tanned pending settlement of the
principle involved.
Mr.. BaIfour Has Announced that he
Will move q vote of censure of the
government for falling to make ade-
Quate provision in its estimates for the
safety of the empire.
The Senate Formed a new commit
tee, the committee on expenditures in
the executive departments, which is to
exercise supervision over the govern
ment's fiscal policy.
Despite Pessimistie Views expressed
in Germany, the stock markets of Eu-
ropean capitals showed strength. due
to returning confidence that war in the
Balkans might be averted
The State Department Informed Mic
aragua that unless immediate steps
were taken to submit the claims of the
United States to arbitration diplomatic
relations would be severed.
The Chamber of Deputies by a vote
Of 36S to 211, sustained the refusal Of
the French government to treat with
the striking state employees; the strike
is spreading, both in Paris and the
provinces.
The Senate Leaders Declared their
opposition to the inheritance tax pro-
vision of the Payne tariff bill and also
tn the maximum and minimum sched-
ules and the duty on tea; the house
members insisted on at least a weeks
debate on the measure before the five
minute rule is put into effect.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-22

Despite Pessimistie Views expressed
in Germany. the stock markets of Eu-
ropean capitals showed strength. due
to returning confidence that war in the
Balkans might be averted.
Holbrook argus., 1909-03-09

Whether it vas a mistake or joke, Gu stion that is still puzzling most of the as sengcrs But mo matter about that; it certainly was floral masterpiece. Full four feet it stood from the ground, in the form of d cross. Roses white and roses red con- posed the body of the cross, and dain- ty white blossoms and green le~Yes formed the trimmings. In the center the word Peace" was spelled out in rosebuds.
 Everybody in the car admired the offering, and when the boy set tt down on the floor all leaned forward to ex- anime it more closely. At length one old gentleman stood up and readjusted his glaS ses in order to get a better look at it.
 That is mighty pretty posy you've got there," he said. Who, may l ask, is dead?"
 The boy giggled.
 Nobody t l know of," he said. "This aint for funeral; it's for wedding"
 The old gentleman sat down heav- fly.
 Good Lord!" he said. What idiot ever ordered Peace inscribed on wedding decoration?"
 The rest of the passengers smiled, and many of them, being married, wondered as well, but nobody ventured an explanation.
Holbrook argus., 1909-03-09

Finally they parted, and she crert s.ealthily around the house. As she neared the parlor window she heard sounds of merriment She Leered in A peculiar scene revealed itself to hel view
 There sat her usually dignified mother, laughing until the tears ran down her cheeks. On his knees be fore her, with clasped hands and a rdiculously sentimental expression spread over his pug nose and freciies. was her small brother. He was spel <. ing, declaiming, and as the sister req lize1 the import of his words she turned cold with dread.
 "O-oo-oo, Celeste, darling, ang' l. listen to me! love you! I love yol! Promise me that you will be mino. ch, do-oo-oo! Leave your cruel mother your happy home, and fyyy wi h nc! Life won't be nothin' without you-oo. y heart is breaking. Ouch-ch ch!"
 Waiting to hear no more, real.z ng hat her secret was discovered tie young victim of unsymra hetic k Il made for her room with all pcssib c SD ed. hol ing to get there before the cruel mother" should decide to wis L. She had just mounted the cracker boX and was cautiously raising h ! cad over the sill when the doc rened and mamma, not laughing now tt stern and white, made her aprear noe, bearing in her hand lam nose rays fell directly on the horlc tricken face at the window.
 There was moments 8 awful silenc hen mamma set down tho lamp ar anne to the window Allow r e f, ist you, Celeste, she said n ten or inous quiet. Cei-sta allowed hc Id hen
 l,ut l will not q .e rri io desc'i'
 hat followel Su~I i'in g a'c bs ..r left to the i'm Il iol A1i ., laes. you ee, r,. .e... l---5- (,
Holbrook argus., 1909-03-09
Married Seventy-Five Years.

MT. and Mrs. Aaron Kneeland of Georgetown, Mass, have just cele- brated the diamond-seventy fifth anniversary of their wedding. The husband is 97 years of age and his good wife 92. They have had a dozen children, and after long life of tire less industry they decided to give up their little home and deed it to the town, in return for which they were to be cared for for the remainder of their days. This involved going to the town farm, where they have been given two comfortable rooms where they do light housekeeping.
Holbrook argus., 1909-03-09

"Peace" cn N:--iJ c:.crstion Sur
 Eriscd - Id U... e:aan.
Holbrook argus., 1909-03-09

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