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Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-17
BELLEVUE HOSPITAL FIRE HOSE
sLAsHED WITH KNIFE.
Temporarily Bereft of Protection from
Flames-Two Persons Under Sus-
picion

New Work, Feb. 16.-Serious alarm
was felt in Bellevue hospital, the larg-
est of the citys institutions for the
care or the sick poor, when it was
found that one hundred lengths of fire
hose in the big building had been
siashed with a knife. As a result of
the vandalism the old wing of Bellevue.
containing naerly one thousand pa
tients, is temporarily bereft of speedy
protection from fire
This is the fourth time in two
months that the same crime mas been
committed, and the motive is a. mys-
terry.
An extra force Of watchmen was at
once organized, and these men, togeth-
err with a number OF detectives, are
guarding the building tonight.
Central office men are trying to To-
cate the vandals. Two persons are un-
der suspicion, an employe and a for
mer employe of the hospital.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-17
PORTIONS OF HARTFORD
IN DARKNESS LAST NIGHT.
Ice Played Havoc With Electric Light
Wires.

Hartford. Conn, Feb. 16-As re-
sult of the severe ice storm here TO-DAY
the western and northern parts Of the
city were in darkness tonight, the feed
wires supplying the electric lights in
those two sections Of the city having
been broken The trolley cars ran
when they could between the breaking
of wires, which was almost constant.
Limbs from large trees were broken
ana in some cases the trees themselves
were borne to the ground by the load
Of ice. Many small fires were caused
by the crossing OF electric light wires.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-17
Failed Marsh Bridge Co. Not Heavily
Indebted to Aetna Indemnity Co.

New York, Feb. 16.-Beekman Hunt.
president OF the Aetna Indemnity com
peny Of Hartford, Conn.,, today denied
that the Marsh Bridge company of
Des Moines. Ia, which yesterday filed
a petition IN bankruptcy at Des Moinss
was indebted to the Aetna to the ex-
tent of $4,000 as was reported from
Des Noines. Mr.. Hunt stated thar the
only debt outstanding against the
Marsh concern in favor of the Aetna
company was a bond for s167 for an
old uncoHected premium. Mr. Hunt
said further that his company had had
no dealings with the Marsh Bridge
company since May, 1907.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-17
YaIs.Harvard Princeton Debate.

New Haven, Feb. 16.-The following
men were selected tonight to represent
Yale in the triangular debate between
Harvard Princeton and Yale: s. E.
Keeler, 1910, New Canaan; J. +. II.
O'Connor. Grand Forks. n. D.. 1909
Law school; r. A. Patterson. Bristol.
1909; w. r. Plumb. Northfield. Mimi.
1909; T. c. Weyman. Apohauui. n. B.
1909. and Fl. Def. Widger, Cortland, n.
Y. 1910.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-17
Former German Chancellor Lodged in
Chilian Prison.

Santiago. Chill, Feb. 16-Beckert. the
former chancellor Of the German lega-
tion here, who is charged with having
killed an enploys Of the legation and
get fire to the Offices, which were de-
stroyed about ten days ago, has been
lOdged in the public prison in this city
Beckert was arrested at Chillan and
the case is causing great discussion
in the newsps pers. as to whether
Beckert will be brought to trial un-
der the laws of Chilli or handed over
to the German authorities.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-17
Michigan Physician Commits Suicide
Wife soupht TO Prevent Him.

Harbor Springs Mich, Feb 16-Dr.
George Beeman. 40 years old. ended his
life at his home here today by swal-
lowing carbolic acid in the presence of
his wife and young son. For several
minutes husband and wife fought des-
perately-One trying to end his life
and the other making every effort to
prevent him from so doing. The
poison spattered over Mrs. Beeman's
face aud arms frightfuHy burning her
Finally Beeman succeeded in releasing
himself from the grip OF his wife and
finished the vial He then fell to the
floor and died.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-17
Urged to Confer Roman Citizenship
Upon President Roosevelt

Rome, Feb. 16.-The mayor ard city
council are being urged to confer Ro-
man citizenship upon President Roose-
welt prior 10 His arrival aT Naples ~
an appreciation Of American generosity
in connection with the earthquake. It
is thought probable that Mr.. Roose-
welt would then come to Rome 10 re-
celve personally this exceptional hon
or
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-17
Naval Appropriation Bill in Senate.

washington. FEB. I6.-The naval ap-
preparation bill was under considera-
tion in the senate throughout the day.
An amendment was adopted which
will have the effect. if it is accepted
by the house. of restoring the marine
corps on board all battleships and ar
InOred cruisers in accordance with the
practice of the navy prior to the pres
ident's order removing them from the
ships.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-17
Date for Special Session of Congress.

washington. Feb. 16.-The date Tor
calling the special session Of congress
for revising the tariff viii be fixed def
initely at a conference tomorrow by
Senator Aldrich and Speaker Cannon.
These leaders were requested today by
President-ele Taft to decide this
question. Mr.. Aldrich saw Mr.. Can
non for a few moments tonight, and il
was practically agreed that they would
recommend that The extra session
should begin not later than March Is.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-17
5ilI Passed Requiring Wireless Equip
ment on Ocean, Going Vessels,

Washington, Feb. 16.-Being still the
legislative day of yesterday. the house
OF representatives. today for the most
part devoted itself to the consfdera-
don of bills under suspension of the
rules. number were passed, among
them being those requiring the equip
meRt OF ocean going vessels with wire
less apparatus and providing for the
reorganization and enlistment Of the
naval academy band
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-17
Moody. Block Marian.

New York Feb. 16.-John joseph
Moody. president of the board of pub
lie safety of Toledo. Ohio, and Miss
Adelia Block, who played Olga in the
Devil" were married today in the
Roman Catholic church of st. John the
Evangelist Brand Whitlock. mayor of
Toledo, and Mrs. Whitlock and the
brides mother were present.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-17
Collision in Boston Subway.

Boston. Feb. 16.-Seven persons vers
injured, three severely, in collision
between two electric cars in the sub
wsy near Adams square tonight. The
most seriously hurt are Mrs. Elizabeth
Baum Of SOrnerville, Mrs. Rose Glass
burg Of Boston and Miss Fannie Kee-
ley Of CharlestoWn
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-17
Berlin HRipperp keens a,,sv

assaulting women in the various dis
tricts of Berlin still continues opera
tions, five assaults being reported to-
day The wounds inflicted, however
were very slight in each instance
are organizing under th.
auspices OF the police to keep a strict
watch on every street and residents
are taking turns at the duty.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-17
Republican Mayor Elected at First City
Elaction In Greatar Pi+tshnrn

PittsDurg. Pa. Feb. l6.-By a plural
ity Of nearly $4,000 and a majority of
almost 10000. William Magee, repub
lican, was today elected mayor at the
first municipal election in Greater
PittsbJ rg. He defeated W. II. Stev-
enson, Civic league candidate. and DR..
George r. Herst. democrat. Only
about $1,000 votes were cast out of a
registered vote Of 10000.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-17
Red D Liner Broke Shaft of Porto
Rican Coast.

Wllemstad. Curacao. Feb l6.-The
steamship Zulia Of the Red d line.
which seiled from New York Feb 4
for Cura Gao. La Guaira and Maracaibo.
arrived here today one day behind
schedule. having broken her shaft dur
ing bad weather when T5 miles off the
Porto Rfcan coast. The steamer will
proceed to La Guaira, omitting Mara
caibo. after which she will go 10 Puer-
TO Cabello for repairs.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-17
ILLINOIS CENTRAL TRAIN
WRECKED ON TREsTLE.
Four Passengers Were Killed and
Thirty-Eight Injured

Murphysboro. ILL.,, Feb. 16.-F'our pas
sengers were killed and SS Injured to-
day. when an Illinois Central train.
bound from st. Louis to New Orleans.
was wrecked on a trestle BY running
into broken rail six miles east OF
Murphysboro. The dead: Mrs. Grace
Perry. Carbondale. ILL.,: Sheriff Alden
and Mrs. Alden. Union county. III: y.
Brinkley. Carbondale.
The injured include Rev. II. NJ. Nc
Clellan Of Murphysboro. and sixteen
members of the Perry HaslSins show
troupe. slightly hurt. and Miss Helen
Yellewe Of the show troupe back injur-
ed seriously. None OF the injured viii
die.
The train was running so miles an
hour as II entered on a trestle. whore
the locomotive hit broken rail. The
locomotive passed over the trestle safe
y. but the baggage car and the smok-
ing car went of the track and threw
the four remaining cars down an en-
bankment
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-17
Fund for Aid Of Injured Police officers,

Hartford. Conn. Feb. ia deIega-
ton Of chiefs of police departments of
the several cities of the state appear
ed before the committee on appropria-
tions this afternoon TO urge that an
appropriation Of $2,500 be made to the
police fund in aid OF officers who are
injured while On discharge Of their
duty. Before the meeting the delega-
tion called upon Governor Lilley
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-17
Officially Received by Psnaman Presi-
dent

Panama, Feb 16.-Federico \. Pc
yet. the new plenipotentiary and en-
voy extraordinary of Peru TO this
country. was officially received today
by President Obaldia. Very cordial
speeches were exchanged, the cereno-
ny taking place in the presence of the
cabinet and many other Panaman Of
fcials. Senor Pezet formerly was con-
sui general at Panama.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-17
WIVES BEAT A BEEF TRUST.
Tows Butchers Come 70 Terms Under
Threat to Boycott.

Hartford City. Ind. Teb. 16-The end
came suddenly Monday to the trust
formed by the butchers Of this city
when they ordered out their telephones
and announced that they would make
no more house deliveries.
The wives of the city are in ecstacy.
They had arranged to have fresh meat
furnished by farmers and contracts
We're to be signed today for delivery.
The butchers called a meeting. took
down their forfeits and ended by de-
claring war among themselves. Yes
terday they were scurrying around
among their old customers offering TO
deliver meat ON telephone orders ans
making a reduction of three cents q
ls1uHG-on the best cuts.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-17
M.sn.sn Workina il tbe Hat shops.

South Norwslk Feb. 16.-,rhere were
few new Developments la the hating
troubles here today. At the Crofut &
Knapp factory it was reported q NUN
Ser OF local young women had made
applications for employment alongside
nlze twsnty-four young women i'm
pOrted from philadelphia. and who
Etareed work at the factory yesterday.
The strikers are stin confident OF VIC
Tory ard the bosses continue to express
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-17
Hartman and PARTY on Health Tour

Galveston, fex., FEB. 1e-E II. Har
I$lnan and party arrived here today
from the east. Thes' remained but a
esv hours. They are on the way to
sal AntUnio tor Mr. Efarrl1nan's
hesIth- lie is said to be suffering
4rOnl rheumatism and nervous trouble.
Nr. H@riman declared that he is not
on an inspection tour nor is ne con-
@erning himself over railroad deals
r1gaat hoN. Arrangements have been
saade foT @n extended stay al $san An
fo4lfo
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-17
Death of Man Who Made First Safety
Match.

Philadelphia, Feb. 16.-Ephraim K.
Smith. one Of the twenty i've men
who incorporated the Diamond Match
company. and who made in his factory
in this city the first safety match pro-
duced in the United States. died at his
home here today Of pneumonia. He
was SO years old.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-17
Lawyer Attempted to sribe Witness.

New York, Feb. 16.-The states case
against Carl Fischer Hansen. the law
yer, indicted for attempting 10 brlbe a
witness during a recent trial, in which
the lawyer was charged with estortiuT
money from Joseph f. O'Brien. a Phif
adelPhia decorator was presented to
the fury today. The prosecutor ssi1
that IN the extortion case the defend
ant lawyer paid Anthony Maoaiuso
the principal witness against him. the
sum OF $500 to give testimony in bis
behalf.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-17
Horse Thief santannnI

Winsted. Conn, Feb. 16.-Harvey
Wagner of Sharon was found guilty
on two counts of horse stealing in the
CRIMINAL superior court here today and
sentenced to not less than five wears
nor more than ten on the first count
and two years on the second count.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-17
sATTLEsHlP SIZE LIMITED
To 21,oOO Tons and the Cost $4,5Oo,oOo
Each.

Washington, Feb 16.-By an amend
ment to the naval appropriation bill
adopted tonight by the senate. the size
Of the two battleships authorized is
limited TO 21,000 tons and their cost.
exclusive Of armor and armament. to
$4 500. 900 each.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-17
Wilbur Wright Instructs French Aer-
onauts

Pau, France. Feb. 16-Undeterred
by bad weather. Wilbur Wright made
two flights today with Captain Girard-
vile and NJ. Tissandier, giving the
French aeronauts advanced instruction
in the manipulation of the machine.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-17
WILL LEAD TAFT PARADE.
Philippine constabulary Band Arrivs
at San Francisco.

San Francisco. Feb. t6.-The Philip-
pine constabulary band. Comprising
some eighty members, whic his sched
uled to lead the parade in Washing
ton at the Inauguration OF President
Tart. arrived today on the armv trans
port Buford.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-17

The Governments of Ontario, Quebec
and New Brunswick oppose the fish
cries section of the international wa
terwarys treaty as being an invasion
of their1rights.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-17
Earth shoeks in BuIoaris

London, Feb. IA despatch to the
Daily Mail from Sofia SAYS that earth
shocks We're felt throughout Bulgaria
YESTERDAY. In some places chimneys
were thrown down.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-17
Two Hours Conference with Roosevelt Parti-
cipated in by Board Of Engineers
ISTHMIAN CANAL REPORT DISCUSSED
President Roosevelt Said Heartily Approve the Report
which Gives General Comprehensive View of the
Situation-Mr. Knox Now Legally Eligible to Receive
Appointment of Secretary of State.

Washington. Feb. 16.-In the opinion
of Presideut-e Taft, P. c. Knox ia
now legally eligible to receive the ap-
potntment of SECRETARY OF state. That
he VIII be the premier in the Taft cab
met was again positively stated by Mr..
Taft at the White House. the state
meut being made after two conferences
between the president-elect and Mr..
Knox
Mr.. Taft went further. and gave it
as his opinion that no court could en-
teTtain an action based on the consti
tutionaiity Of Mr.. KnoN's coming ap-
pointment. for the reason that the first
question that would arise in such a
proceeding would be whether Mr..
Knox was a de facto" official OF the
government. This question. he main
tained. would have to be answered in
the affirmative and there the proceed
ing would end.
President and Presdent-Eleet Discuss
Canal Report.
Ii was Z o'clock tonight when Mr..
Taft emerged from the presidents Of
fee having ended a two hours confer
ence with Mr. Roosevelt, participated
in by the board of engineers. In the
outer Office he was discussing the canal
report. which he was pleased to say
was unanimous, and had stated his
position regarding Mr.. Knox's appoint
ment TO a gathering Of newspaper cor
respondents when Mr.. Roosevelt came
out. He stood for a moment unobse rv-
ed, but with an expression Of pleasur-
able enjoyment on his face, as the
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-17

Naples, Feb. 16.-The municipality of
Naples has arranged to send the Off
GERS of the American supply ship Gel
nc and the gunboat Scorpion on an
excursion to Mount Vesuvius as its
guests.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-17
Cabled Paragraphs

Lisbon, Feb. ia slight earthquake
shock was experienced today in the
vicinity of Penafiel. No damage was
done.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-17
s4eamship Arrivals.

AZ Hamburg Feb. IS: Kaiserin Au-
E1efe Victoria, from New York via
plymouth sEd Csi1er5ourG
A. Genoa, Feb i6 Moltke, from
Aeww York
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-17

The Mayor of New York was inform
ed by engineers Of a possible saving
in lie city's coal bill of from $500, 600
to 100000 annually.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-17
Condensed kilograms

Battalion Chief Michael c. Graham
died of injuries sustained at fire in
Williamsburg.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-17
Indian Appropriation Bin Pss..d.

Washington. Feb. 16.-The Indian
appropriation hill. carrying an appro.
pristion Of S1i.s71 900. was passed -
day By the house,
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-17

Captain Henry J. Howes, who ran
his ship. the Sea Witch, through the
British blockade at Delagoa bay in
1890 with cargo Of flour for the Beers,
died in Boston.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-17
Thirty-seoond Ballot No choio.

Springfield. H., Feb. 16.-The 32d
ballot for U. S. senator today resulted
in no choice.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-17

1t Was Stated az Nashville, Tenn,
that Governor Patterson would un-
doubtedly be called as a witness at
the trial Of the alleged slayers Of e.
w Carmaci1.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-17

Gregori's Complaint to a French
court that Nine. Steinheil was some
how to blame for President Faure's
death was dismissed.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-17

The Experimental Train of side door
cars was put in operation in the New
York subway Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-17

Two Cent Postage between the Unit
ed States and Newfoundland will go
into effect on March ].
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-17

The Escape Of a Negress from JEFF
ferson Market court prison in New
York has become known. This is the
second escape from that prison within
q few weeks.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-17

w. S. FoItz, president Of the First
National bank Of New Castle, Pa, was
run down by a taxicab in New York
and his leg crushed.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-17
THE HOUSE.

The house was called to. order by
Speaker Banks at 1890. Prayer was
offered by the Rev Franklin Country
man, the house chaplain
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-17

Rome. Feb. 16-Ambassador and
Mrs. Griscom were received in audi
ence by Queen Helen today and pre-
sented to her majesty the sum of $780,,
coo from the American Red Cross so
c!ety for the foundation of an orphan
age to care for 100 children who lost
their parents in the Calabrian earth
quake. The queen was most delight
ed with this gift, and said she could
not lind words to express her gratitude
for this American generosity
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-17

Robert r. Jordan, picture and an
tique dealer. of New York. was shot
down in his store Maurice Tannenholz
a jeweler who was shot down in OctO-
Der last witnessing the shooting from
his place of business across the ave
nue..
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-17

Hartford, Feb. 16.-The senate was
called to order at 1880 by Lieut. Gov
ernOr Weeks. Prayer by Chaplain
Sexton.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-17

After a Discussion of the public SER
vice commission order granting the
company's application for permission
to issue S30.000.600 bonds. It was said
the Erie officials would ask for modif-
cations.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-17
Employers' LiahiIitv.

Mr.. Burnes Of Greenwich presented
a resolution authorizing the printing
of 5000 copies of the report of the
committee on employers liability act
for general distribution. Mr.. Burnes
said there was a general demand for
these copies. The resolution was
passed under suspension of the rules.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-17

Ling Peru. Feb. 16.-Professor Hi
ram Bingham of Yale university, who
IS in southern Peru on trip of his
torlcal research. writes that he has
made discoveries of Inca remains near
Abancay of the greatest Importance.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-17

The Public Service Commission, sec
ond district, ordered that its action
granting a certificate of convenience
and necessity and permission to begin
construction by the New York, West
chester and Boston railway have full
force and effect.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-22
SANFORD IS SARCASTIC
MEMS MEETING SPEAKER TAKES
 FLING AT DEFENDERS.
Bashcv Morrison Makes shoFt Talk, But Does Not Go Tnto Csn- trovossy--A Bfg Audi-
 ence.

Before a packed house ct the Gfand Theatre Sunday afternoon, T. D. Sam ford. of opelika. and Bishop H. C.
 Morrison, of Nashville. talked upon
 the proposed amendment The meetr
 Ing was held under the auspices of
 the ', M. c. A.. and every seat in the
 theatre was taken. MT. Samtcra
 spoke for almost an hour and hatg
 and Bishop Morrison made only a
 short plea for the men to cast their
 votes November e9 in favor of the
 amendment
 Tn the course of his address. Mr.
 Sanford made many radical and sar-
 castle statements. He bitterly allud-
 cd to the leading morning newspapers
 of the state in regard to what ne
 styled their cartoons and editorials against the amendment
 pr. N. M. Woods. pastor of the Cen. | tral Presbyterian Church, presided
 over the meeting and introdaeed MT
 Sanford. Tn his Introductory re- marks, the Presbyterian minister said
 that the purpose of the meeting was l to further the morals of the state and that was the reason he was there. l He said if tt was to further tbs cause l of acme of the politicians he would | not be present. He declared that he did not refrain from engaging in such | a campaign even on Sunday
 Mir. Sanford began his address by giving historical facts concerning the | constitution and the amendments to the constitution. He said that he was ] not a Pharisee or a Publican. saint | or "a sinner. a politician or a preacher, | but that he was an old fashioned pHo- hibitIonist and that he believed in
 practical applications of the principals | Of prohibition.
 Continuing, the speaker spoke about those opposing the measure. He said | that there were many good men on ! the other side of the question and at one time he thought that there were
 more good men on that side than on
 his side. He said that they were sin- eere in their motives and honest In their purpose. He also assatied the leading morning newspapers of the state, the columns of news against
 the amendment. the cartoons about the issue.
 The speaker said that he had heen opposed to Governor Conner ever since he had entered the political race and that he had opposed him with all his | power, He said that no lad no apologies to make and that he was not present to talk of Comerism.
 But" he declared. T would not lot
 Mr. Conner stand between me and a
 desire which have been playing for
 all my life"
 Concluding. MT. Sanford dealt with the fourteen objections put forward
 against the amendment,
 Rev. W. M. Crawford' passor or The