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Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-02
TRIAL OF COLONEL COOPER
And Others for the Killing of Former
Senator Carmaok.


Nashville. Tenn. Feb. To-day for
the first time the name of Gov. Nal
colin r Patterson was mentioned in
the trial Of Col Duncan b. Cooper,
Robin J. Cooper and J. ID. sharpe for
killing former Senator =. w. Carmack.
This followed a decision by Judge Hart
that Juror Whitworth was physically
able to continue in the box. Inlmedi-
atoly Attorney Anderson Of the defense
announced that he had evidence that
Whitworth had expressed a violent
opinion and therefore was incompetent.
He declared that the deferse preferred,
because Of Whitworth's standing in the
community, TO see him excused be-
cause of illness. but he added that his
duty to his clients compelled him to
ask that Whitworth be dismissed
One OF the first witnesses called by
the defense in this connection swore
that Whitworth declared that the kill
ing Of Carmack cost Governor Patter-
son many followers and that Whit
worth believed the governor had a
hand in the murder. Another witness
swore that a few days after the slay
ing Of Carmack Whitworth openly de-
clared every damned one of these
men (the defendants) ought to be
hanged"
At the conclusion Of the defense's
testimony on Whitworth the state
asked for time to meet the charges,
and court adjourned until tomorrow.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-02
Ready for Business Jan. I, 1915.
WEST POINT CADETS
MAY NOT GO TO WASHINGTON.
No Appropriation Made for Trip to
Inauguration.

Washington, Feb. 1.-Unless the
senate comes TO their rescue, the West
Point cadets will not be able to attend
the Inauguration on the 4th OF March
at the expense Of the government. The
cadets have been one of the big ar
fractions of the inaugural ceremonies
for many years past. BY a point Of
order an item providing funds for the
cadets trip to Washington was strick-
en- from the military appropriation
bill.
Another item removed from the bill
was an appropriation for the cOnstruc-
tion Of an asylum for refugees in time
Of war and another for a storehouse
on CorregidOr Island, in Manila bay.
On account of the time consumed
with bills under suspension of the
rules. the consideration by the house
of the appropriation bin was not COM
pleted.
Under suspension the house passed
the Payne dill prohibiting the importa-
tion of opium, but refused to pass the
senate bill to pension federal judges.
The Bennett bill for the exportati tion
of aliens convicted Of a felony was
also denied passage. A Limitation was
placed upon the scope Of the Olmstead
special committee to investigate ap-
proprations for and the work Of the
secret service Of the various depart
merits.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-02
LARGE FARMHOUSE ~ MAINE
To Be Miss Helen Keller's Future
Home.

Boston. Feb. IA large farmhouse
IN Brunswick, Ne. is to be the future
home Of Miss Helen Keller. the famous
deaf, dumb and blind young woman.
Miss Keller. who for some time past
has lived at Wrentham, Mass with
Mr.. and Mrs. J. \. Macy. has, jointly
with Mr.. and Mrs. Macy, purchased
the estate at Brunswick and the three
will move there in May next. They
have not vet fully decided whether 70
make the place an all the year resi-
dence. but are inclined to do so. MISS
Keller wishes to be farther away from
the city in order that her work for the
blind may not be interrupted by so
many sncinl enEaEements.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-02
REAL ESTATE DEALEH snur.
Newark Police Searching fer an Italian
Suspect.

Newark. y. J.. Feb. The dead body
of Frank Wilhelm, a real estate deal
er and Justice Of the peace, was found
tonight by his wife in his home with
a bullet wound in the head. 1t is be-
lieved by Mrs. Wilhelm that her hus
band was murdered late todav and the
police are searching for an Italian
who is said to have threatened him
with death.
Wilhelm was found lying in front of
the rear basement door Of his resi-
dence, which was unlocked but closed.
This door opens upon a small yard
which faces upon a rear street. If Will
helm was murdered. robbery evidentl
was not the motive, for in his pockets
We're a gold watch and a considera Bile
sum of money. A diamond stud in his
necktie also was in its place.
The body was discovered by Mrs.
Wilhelm when she and two friends
returned home after fulfilling dinner
engagement Death occurred some
hours previously.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-02
Will of Mrs. Lynch, Who Was Killed
on the Republic,

Boston Feb. 1.-The viii of Mrs.
Mary Il. Lynch. wife of Eugene Lynch.
which was executed seven days before
she was killed on the steamship Re
public, was filed for probate today.
1t disposes of an estate valued at S14,-
600 and leaves all the property to rel
atives. The only bequest to her hus-
band was that of a large diamond
ring.
Mr.. Lynch's will, which was filed
last week, contained numerous public
bequests, but left the bulk Of his prop
ertY to his wife.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-02
Meeting of Clericus.

The January meeting of the Glorious
was held at Trinity Episcopal church
on Monday. following dinner at the
Wauregan house. Rev p. S. Irwin Of
Pomfret changed dates with Rev R.
d. Hatch of Wfllimantic. who gave a
paper entitled Premillenial Eschatal-
ogy, which proved decidedly interest
ing. Those present We're the Revs. J.
Eldred Brown, Nelson Poe Carey, F..
J. BOhanan, VI. J. Simpson. Norwich;
John w. Walker Putnam; Rev P
Sidney Irwin, Pomfret; Rev. Albert c
Jones Mystic; Rev F. s. Moore
Black Hall William Howard Davis
Danielson; C. s. NJ. Stewart, Groton;
r. NJ. D. Adams, Stafford Springs; w,
H Darbie Of Esrnont, Virginia.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-02
GREENFIELD SAVINGS BANK
CLOSED BY COMMISSIONER
Has 1000 Depositors, Many of Whom
Are Working People.

Boston, Feb by an order of the
supreme judicial court today. closing
the Greenfield Savings bank of Green
field, and suspending the payment Of
further dividends. it is hoped to elimi-
"late the unproductive assets of the
hank, and eventually throw open the
Doors of the institution to its 1000 de-
positors who have entrusted nearly
three million dollars to its keeping.
The bank is one Of the largest saw
ings Institutions in the Connecticut
valley, and its closing today, at the re-
guest OF the savings bank commissions
er, Pierre jay, came Unexpectedly to
the depositors, many of whom are mill
hands and other working people.
Instead OF asking for a receiver,
Commissioner Jay requested that q
course similar to that adopted In ad-
justing the finances of the Marblehead
Savings bank. five years ago. be pur-
sued. This permits the trustees to
carry on the business Of the bank I'M
der the supervision of the bank COM
missioner. TO lend money to needy de-
positors, and to gradually nurse the
bank back to a healthy condition.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-02
LUNNOLLT WAS PERFEG 7 " COOL
Writer of Sea Stories Did Not Lose
His Head in Republic Disaster.

Washington, Feb. 1.-The White
House today made public two letters
from William J. Prendercast and wife
Of Jefferson, Mass, fellow passengers
with James s. Connolly. the writer Of
sea stories, on the ilI-fated>> steamer
Republic. saying that Connolly was
perfectly coor' at the time of the dis
aster, went to the staterooms in the
dark to get life preservers for Prem
dergast and his wife, who were afraid
TO go for them" and he aided other
passengers.
He was a brave man and too much
credit cannot be given him." wrote
Mrs. Prendergast.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-02
Ex-PREslDENT OF VENEZUELA
Charged With Having Instigated At
tempted Assassination Of Vice Presi-
dent Gomez.

Caracas, Jan. 29, via Port Of Spain.
Feb. LIN accordance with instruc-
tions from Senor Alcantara, minister
Of the interior, the attorney general
will bring suit in the high federal
court against Cipriano Castro, the for
mer president OF Venezuela, on the
charge Of having instigated the at
tempted assassination of Vice Presi-
dent Gomez
Minister Alcantara's communication
to the attorney general was accom-
panied by a large quantity of docu-
mentary proof. which, it was stated,
ives collected at the investigation into
an abortive plot against the life of
Vice President Gomez. the constitu-
tional charge of the presidency"
Continuing, the minister says in his
communication:
The documents show that the black
conspiracy. which happily was frus
trated by the presence Of mind Of the
supreme magistrate, was the result of
suggestions, advice and orders Of Cen
eral Castro.
According to article 95 of the con-
stitution, which gives the federal court
jurisdiction in this accusation, this
ministry requests the institution of
necessary proceedings"
The court already has decided that
adequate proof has been furnished for
the beginning of the action against
General Castro.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-02
LEWIS FOR PRESIDENT
OF shs United Mine Workers Of Ameri-
cs-Majerity About 10000.

indianapolis, Feb. 1.-THE convention
Of the United Mine Workers of Amer
lea underwent a change since last week
and this evening found the Lewis ad-
mlnistration victorious over its oppo-
nents. led by John Walker Of Illinois.
who was Lewis rival in the election
for the national presidency. Air. Walk
er furnished a statement today that
he would not contest the election be-
cause he believed such action hopeless.
The convention had been packed
against him, he said. The teilers of
the vote will probably report TO NOR
row. and their report will show Presi-
dent Lewis majority to be about 49,
00O
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-02
IMPORTANT CHANGES
Affecting General Army Officers An
nounced by War Department..

Washington, Feb. 1.-Several impor-
tant changes in the station and duty
Of general officers Of the army were
announced today Brigadier General
Charles Morton is relieved of the com
mand Of Fort D. A Russell, Wyoming.
and today assumed command of the
department of the Missouri, relieving
Brigadier General William II. Carter,
who is ordered to the Philippines to
command the department of LuzOn. re-
lieving Brigadier General Albert L.
Mills, who is ordered to San Francisco
Brigadier General Ramsay d. Potts,
commanding the department Of the
gulf. is ordered to the Philippines
where he will command the depart
ment of the Visayas, relieving Briga-
der General Charles L. Hodges, who
viii proceed to San Francisco for or
6ArS
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-02
PASTOR BELIEVES IN LICENSE.
Sends Out Two Thousand Letters in
Interest of Saloons.

New York, Feb. Two thousand
circular letters headed "Grace Church
Rectory, Riverhead, Long Island jan
60 1909 were sent out today bv the
Rev. William A. Wasson, rector Of the
church. in the interest CT saloons and
their licensing. He wants the people
to join the Riverhead License league
THE sole object of the league" says
Mr.. Wasson. ''is to convince our fell
low citizens that the licensing Of the
liquor business and its proper regula-
tion under a reasonable and practical
law is a far better plan than that Of
no license, which has always caused
lawbreaking, perjury hypocrisy and
all manner of corrupt and corrupting
practices"
He wants to form an organization to
carry the town for license next fall.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-02
MUCH FIRING AT GIBRALTAR:
SaIutes of Our 5attIeships and Replies
Keep Guns Booming for an Hour
The Warships Coaling.

Gibraltar, Feb. 1.-For one hour this
morning the port of Gibraltar seemed
to be the scene CT q. naval engagement
al close range. The American battle
ships that arrived yesterday we're eX-
changing the salutes with the shore
and the foreign N6rships in the harbor
that were omitted yesterday because
it was Sunday. The Connecticut sa-
luted the port and the flag Of Vice
Admiral Sir James Goodrich. the com
mander of all the naval establishments
at Gibraltar, with twenty-cne guns, and
when these had been returned gun for
gun from a short battery and the
British battleship Albemarle. other sa-
lutes We're fired to and answered by the
Russian, French and Dutch warships
in port. The firing was incessant for
an hour and the clouds Of gray smoke
blew over the waters.
The warships began coaling TODAY
for the homeward voyage.
Rear Admiral Sperry, accompanied
by the members Of his staff came
ashore att noon and called upon Gen Sir
Frederick Forester W alker, the mill
tary governor. A guard Of honor con-
sisting OF a company of the Norfolk
shire regiment in red coats met the
adrniraFs launch a Kings Stairs and
escorted the carriages of the American
naval officers to the residence OF the
governor.
The American officers listened TO
many congratulatory words from the
British and other foreign officers who
visited the ships. The official Chroni-
Gle concludes q laudatory technical ar
ticle upon the remarkable hOmeo-
geneity of the fighting fleet with the
statement that the American navy
now ranks second to the British
THE record at battleship steaming
set when the cruise has been complet-
ed" says the Chronicle, will take a
lot OF beating. This is a triumph for
American ships. American men and
American organization"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-02
Trial of Can Francisco Briber-Eight
Jurors Accapted.

San Francisco, Feb. Twenty two
citizens summoned as prospective jur-
Ors in the trial Of Patrick Calhoun.
president OF the United Railroads. who
is charged with bribery, were disquali-
fed during four hours Of actual court
proceedings today. At no time did it
seem likely MAT there would be an
addition ia the eight jurors temporarily
accepted. More than 500 talcsmeu have
been summoned to attend court during
2 period Of three weeks. and more than
200 have been actually examined by
the ATTORNEYS.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-02
Alleged okIahoma Town-Lot Fraud
Gases.

MuskoRee, Okla. Feb. 1T was
stated here today by a reliable source
that the government expects the fed
eral grand jury now In session here to
return at least three hundred indlct-
ments involving from fourteen 10
twenty persons in the alleged Muskogee'
town-lot fraud cases. The Jury re-
sumed its session today. examining
several witnesses. It IA hoped tn have
heard all the evidence by Thursday
evening next when Il IS believed any
indictments that are to be made will
be returned promptly.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-02
BLOOD TRANSMISSION
FROM WHITE MAN TO NEGRESS.
Brought to Successful Issue at Belle
Vue HosptaI--f=irst Case on Record.


New York, Feb. What is believ-
ed to be the first case of blood TINS
fusion from q white man to a negress
was brought to a successful issue here
tonight at Bellevue hospital.
The patient, Julia Herrinfi, a q year
old negress, was brought to the hos
pital suffering from internal hemor-
rhages. The surgeons in attendance
decided that the only way of saving her
life lay in the TRANSMISSION of her blood.
The situation was explained to the or
derlies Of the hospital by DR.. Gelser,
the surgeon in charge Of the case. and
an appeal was made by him for some
one among them to volunteer to save
the woman's life. Several offered their
blood, but Gustav Labrink 25 years
old, employed at the hospital as q mes
senger, was chosen for the operation.
About a pint of the white mans blood
was traIsfused.
The negress, the surgeons report.
rallied almost Immediately after the
operation and there now is hope for
he5 recovery.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-02
Annual Meeting Connecticut Laundry
mems Association.

Bridgeport, Conn, Feb. 1.-The
principal business at the fifth annual
meeting of the Connecticut Laundry
mer's association here today was the
proposition to affiliate with the Laun-
drymen's National association. A mo-
ton to affiliate was carried unani-
rnously. Offcers of the state associa-
ton were elected as follows: Presi-
dent, Theodore V. Meyer. Waterbury;
vice presidents. N. NJ. DoSbs. New
Haven. w. G. Bennett, New Britain,
w. P. Heming, Stamford: secretary,
W. +. Beauton. New Haven; treasurer,
3. J. Osborne, Hartford.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-02
snowbound PASSENGER Train Released.

Madison. Wis, Feb. Twenty
seven PEOPLE who had been stalled on
the Chicago, Milwaukee and st. Paul
train which left Milwaukee Friday
night arrived in Madison today Among
the passengers was Mrs. james o.
Davidson, wife Of the governor. Mrs.
Davidson said that none Of the pas
sengers suffered by their unusual ex-
perience.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-02
Dragged With Hook from Burning
BUILDING.

Plttsburg, Pa, Feb. Using a long
pole with n hook on the end. friends
dragged Joseph Werner from his burn
ing home last night at Point Marion,
Pa. Attracted by flames, neighbors
rushed to the house TO find Werner w.
inE unconscious on the floor OF the
burning building. Unable TO reach
him, they dragged his body oua with
the hook, but not until he was fatally
burned. He died without reEaininR
consciousness
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-02

Charged with breach Of the peace
for striking Patrick Dqdd. Albert VIII
linson was given 80 dkys in jail and
costs in the city cour~ on Monday
morning.
The case against Effie Smith was
continued until this morning and she
was allowed to go on her own recog-
nizance. City Attorney Hall talked of
making a serious charge against her.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-02
Elected Lieutenant Governor of Mis-
souri,

jefferson City, No, Feb. 1.-The
joint session Of the Missouri general
assembly today declared Jacob G.
Gmelich elected lieutenant governor Of
Missouri. No vote was taken. the
speaker declaring the result when the
recount committee Of five republicans
and five democrats reported its find
ings as follows: For Jacob c. Gmelich.
republican, 346.642; for William r.
Painter, democrat, 346, ,465. Gmelichs
plurality III.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-02
CUT OFF FROM MAINLAND.
Prince Edward Island Undergoing Its
Annual Experience.

Picton, n. s., Feb. 1.-Frozen in and
cut Off from communication with the
mainland, Prince Edward island, for
the first time this winter is under
going the experience which is Of al
most annual occurrence. The govern
ment steamer Mimic. which left
Georgetown. p. d.. l.. on Saturday
morning last, pushed through North
umberland strait to point about three
miles outside Pictou light, but there
the ice was so heavy that she could
not buck it successfully.
Today she remained fast in the ice
and her passengers and mail were
transferred to the mainland across the
frozen surface of the strait. The
government steamer Stanley. which
arrived here on Saturday morning from
Georgetown, remained at her wharf
here today
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-02
TENEMENT HOUSE TRAGEDY.
Brooklyn Man Shot His Wife and
Himself.

New York, Feb. frederick Voigt
shot and '-illed his wife today in their
apartment in Brooklyn, and then shot
himself, infictinS a wound from which
he died shortly afterwards.
The tragedy occurred ir a tenement
house. Neighbors say that the man
was almost continually quarreHing
with his wife. When the police broke
in the doors of the Voigt home they
found two little children weeping pit
eously near the bodies of their parents
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-02
SECOND SHOCK AT MONTREAL.
Two Earthquakes Sunday NigisA
Frightened a Good Many People.

Montreal. FEB. Just before
o'clock this morning a second earth
quake shock followed the slight one
that occurred before midnight. and a
aroused by the first tremor were bad
ly frightened. In the West End, where
the shock seems to have been felt the
most, a number Of persons got up and
prepared TO leave their houses. but as
the disturbance was not repeated the
excitement soon quieted down. The
quake was not recorded on the sels-
moFraph at McGin universitv.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-02
His CordiaIity Toward Panama as a
Whole.

His Cordiality Toward Panama as a
Whole.
This afternoon Mr.. Taft called upon
ex-President 4 ~ dor. who is i'll. Esx-
President Amador and President
Obaldda have not been on friendly
terms for a long time because of po-
litical differences. Mr.. Taft wishes to
make it plain that his cordiality is
toward Panama as a whole and not
towards one or another political fac
ton, and he has endeevored during k!s
stay here to treat all men and all par
ties in the same cordial man@er.
Precautions for Safety OF Taft Party.
Prior to the vislt of Mr. Taft and
the board of engineers to the Culebra
cut today, all dynamite was removed
from the WORKINGS, so that possibility
of accident to the president elect might
be avoided.
Ready for Business Jan. 1, 1915.
Although not speaking for publica-
tion, the engineers do not conceal their
satisfaction over the feasibility of the
Gatun dam. Chief Engineer Lieuten-
ant Colonel Goethals and the army
engaged in the construction
work are much gratiied at the result
of the investigation OF the special en-
gineers. Colonel Goethals said today
that naval vessels would sail through
the lock canal by Jan. l, 1915.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-02
No Further News of Sinking of I'm
known STEAMER OF Ha4taras.

Norfolk, Va, Feb. NO further
news has been received here. either
over the government wires or the
wireless telegraph. of the sinking Of
an unknown steamer Saturday morr.-
ing on Diamond Shoals, three miles off
the Cape Lookout lightship. IIe local
weaher bureau and navy yard wireless
officials are beginning to question the
story.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-02

Rome. Feb. THE pope today re-
ceived in private audience Monsignor
Kennedy. rector OF the American coll
iege in Rome, and conversed with him
at length regarding affairs in the Unit
ed States The pope said that he was
more interested than ever IN that coun-
try since it had been so generous in
its aid to the earthquake sufferers.
Monsignor Kennedy presented Father
Maioncy and Mr. and Mrs SaclSloy OF
Chicago and Mrs McMitchen Of Phila-
delphia
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-02
MISS WRIGHT MAY COME IN.
Secretary strsus Decides an Important
immigration Case.

Washington, Feb. 1.-An important
immigration case was decided today by
Secretary Straus of the department of
commerce and labor. Ethel Wright,
Canadian woman, 20 years old, applied
for admission to the United States in
order that she might enter the nurses
home" at Chicago to study nursing. In
common with other student nurses at
the Institution she was to be allowed a
small compensation. A special board
of inquiry rejected her application and
denied her admission. Miss Wright
appealed her case to Secretary Straus
and he has directed that she be ad-
mitted.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-02
ALL QUIET IN CUBA.
Sensational Incident of Last Week
Closed by President Gomez.

Havana, Feb. President Gomez
signed a decree today appointing Jose
Ugarte chief Of the secret police This
closes the sensational incident arising
out of the proposal to appoint Ricardo
Arnauto to that ctfiee. which was frus-
trated by Vice President Zaya's threat
TO resign
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-02
Oldest Woman Postmaster Resigns.

Cireenville. Pa. Feb. Mrs Mary
Mccoy, aged Sc, said to be the oldest
woman postmaster in the United
States, has resigned her position st
Sheakleyville, Pa, which she filed for
forty years. Mrs. Mccoy was appointA
ed by President johnson, and in the
early years Of her service carried mail
from Headville in addition to perform
ing her other duties.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-02
DOMINION COPPER COMPANY.
Plan for a Reorganization by Com.
mittee.

Boston, Feb. IA plan for a re-or-
Ranization of the Dominion Copper
company by which committee rep
resenting the bond and stock holders
Is given authority to purchase the
property at foreclosure sale and trans
fer it to the New Dominion Copper
company was made public here today.
The re-Orsaniza ton committee COM
prises Charles Hayden. w. F. Foster,
John A. Sleicher. Warren Curtis, Chan
ming Stebbins James Wilkinson and
Henry H. Melville.
Security holders have been asked to
deposit their holdings in the Hunga-
riAn American bank of New York
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-02
Rain Causes Great Discomfort to Mes
sina Refugees.

Messina. Feb. 1-Thesrain still con-
tinues causing much discomfort to the
refugees. though some progress has
been made in the last few days in the
construction of shelter. The municipal
court. which since the earthquake has
been holding its meetings on a ferry
boat. has transferred its quarters 10
one Of the newly erected huts.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-02
Actress Threatened With Blood Pois-
onnc,

Boston, Feb. loving to the con-
tinued indisposition of Miss Billie
Burke, who was taken i'll at Spring
field last week and threatened with
blood poisoning the first week of her
engagement here i'll Love Watches"
was cancelled today. II is stated that
Miss Burke will require several days
of c@mplsta rest