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Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-06

ing he witnessed an accident in which 1t was thought at first two men had been killed. As matters turned out. one man, a negro. lost his arm and another an eye. Two men were firing a salute to the president from a small cannon drawn up at the waterfront A premature explosion occurred as the negro was ramming home a charge. and in the cloud of smoke which fol- lowed the report Of the cannon the president. saw a man flying through the air. The man fell into the river. The rammer which he had held shot across the bow of the revenue cutter Yamacraw, on the deck of which the president was standing. Mir. Taft call ed attention to the accident at once. The man. struggling in the water. was rescued. however. and when the presi dent landed and made inquiries as to the result of the accident he was re-. lieved to find there had been no losH of life.
 The river trip ended. the president participated in a parade through tho streets and parks of Savannah. Most Sensational Ride the President
 Ever Had.
 He then went for a fast spin over the automobile course over which the grand prize race of 400 miles was run last fall. In many ways t was the most sensational ride the president has ever had The average speed for the 25 miles was 40 miles an hour. and on the straight stretches the speed of the presidents car was held up to 4S miles an hour. Returning Co his train from luncheon at the Thunderbolt casino, the president made a short dash at the rate of 52 miles an hour.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-06
FRENCH LINER LA SAvoiE
 BROKE A PROPELLER BLADE.
Will Delay Her Arrival in New York
 Possibly Until Sunday.

New York, Nov. 5.--News of the dis ablemcnt of the French liner La Sa- voie by the breaking of a propeller blade W as received here today by wire less from Cape Race. The injury in ne way imperils the passengers and will only delay the arrival of the steamer day.
 The news was conveyed in a de- spatn1h froc Captain Tourette of La Ssyoie to the agents of teh line. The repairs needed will have to be made in thu conirany's yards at Havre. The officials of the company announced that the vessel would leave port next Thursday on her return journey with out passengers.
 The liner is one of the most recent additions to the fleet of the Campagnie Generale Trans -Atlantique and should have made port tonight.
 The injury reported will in all prob ability delay her arrival until tomor- row night, and possibly until Sum day.
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 been advised by cable of Mir. Roose- velt's death, he authorized another wig orous denial. If anything had happen ed to his illustrious brother-in- law, Mir. Robinson was sure he would hear of 1t immediately, and accordingly he placed no credence in the reports of today. Magazine editors and other as- sociates of Mir. Roosevelt in New York took this same view.
 London Colonial Office Not Advised.
 It was pointed out also that the colo nial office in London would be prompt ly advised of any mishap to MT. Roose- welt, and since nothing had been heard there this was an additional indication that the rumor was merely a news sprite from the field of the sixth sense.
 According to latest cable despatches Mir. Roosevelt is hunting on the Guas Ingishu plateau and will return to Londiana in about five weeks.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-06
MARINER SHORTAGE
 IS ABOUT $10o,0o0.
Big Four Railroad May Not Press Case
 Against Treasurer.

Cincinnati, Nov. 5.-Whether the railroad intends to press. its case in the courts against c. L. Warriner depos- cd lccal treasurer of the Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis (Big Four) railroad, was said tonight to rest largely with President w. c. Brown of the New York Central lines. Ex- perts who have been checking up War riner's accounts under the direction of General Counsel Hackney of the New York Central, it is said, completed their task today. The result will be tele- graphed to President Brown in New York. Mariners friends are hopeful that settlement will be effected to satisfy all parties concerned
 Reports that the shortage had grown to probably $150.000 were not confirm ed toady, and it is generally believed that the amount owing from Warriner to the railroad company is about s100.000, half of which has been paid by bonding company while $25.000 is supposed to be covered in property turned over by Warriner.
 SPORTS
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-06
Mme. SteinheiI
 Paints in Court
STRAIN OF QUESTIONING TOO
 MUCH FOR PRISONER.
IN STATE OF UTTER COLLAPSE
Climax Came Just After Savage At tack Upon Her veracity by the Judge-MerciIess Examination.

Paris, Nov. 5.-After having with stood for nearly three days merciless examination by the presiding judge Of the court of assizes, where she is be- ing tried on charge of murdering her husband and her stepmother, the iron nerves of Mime. Marguerite Steinheil gave way late today and she was led from the witness stand and out of the court room in state of utter collapse. Several times before the climax came restoratives were administered when 1t seemed as though Mime. Steinheil was about to faint and each time she had recovered quickly and replied to the interrogations of the presiding judge. M. De Valles.
 Led Through Labyrinth of Questions.
 When todays session of the court began NJ De Valles was fearful lest the strain which Mime. Steinheil had been undergoing for two days was proving too much for her, but his so- licitude for her evoked from her the
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-06
Offer of Gift of S4o,ooo High School
 BuiIdino Accepted.

South Kingston, R. l., Nov. 5.-An offer from the heirs of the estate of the late Rowland Hazard to erect a high school building in Peacedale at a cost of $40,00O as a gift to the town was accepted by the, taxpayers in a town meeting today. The donors. who desire the building to be a memorial to their ancestor MT. Hazard. who was widely known as a public spirited cit izen, are Miss Carolina Hazard, presi- dent of Wellesley college; Frederick R. Hazard. Syracuse, N. Y. and Row land c. Hazard and Mrs. N. F. Bacon of Peacedale
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-06
PISTOL BATTLE IN
 NEW WORKS CHINATOWN.
Last Nights Difficulty May Develop
 Into a Tong War.

New York, Nov. 5.-Lee Gonl1. "A years old. is dying in a hospital with a bullet hole through his lungs. and Hung Chung, 35 years old, had his left hip shattered in a pistol battle in Chinatown tonight which may develop into a Tong war. Charles Lung and Lung Flung, both of the Society of the Four Brothers. are held as suspects. Both the wounded are members of the On Leong Tong. which figured in for mer murderous battles fith the Hip Sing Tong
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-06
Secretary of American Branch of
 Eovpt Elaboration Fund.

Boston, Nov. o.-Mrs. MHrle VT. Buckman of this city. for many years a student and enthusiastic worker in Egyptology. became secretary today of the American branch of the Egypt exploration fund. Mrs. Buckman filled the office for short time several years ago and then relinquished it to take up lecturing in colleges and before vari- GUS learned societies She was persuad- ed a month ago to resume her old post.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-06
Joseph N. Choate's Daughter Seriously
 III in New York Hotel.

Stockbridge, Mass, Nov. 5.--Joseph H. Choate, formerly ambassador to Great Britain, who has been staying at his country seat here, left for New York on a special train tonight. hav- ing received word that his only daugh- ter Miss Mabel. was seriously i'll Miss Choate is at the Hotel Leonori, corner of Madison avenue and Sixty third street MT. Choate received telegram announcing his daughters illness about 7.3O D. nl., and an hour later he had chartered special train and, accompanied by Mrs. Choate, was on the way to New York He ex- pected to reach that city about mid- night.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-06
FARRELL DECLARED HE
 WAS AT MT. M'kINIEY TOP.
Walter Stiles of Idaho Makes Affidavit |
 in Support of Cooks Claims.

Lewiston, Ida, Nov. 5.-Walter Stiles, who has made numerous prospecting trips to Alaska, made an affidavit to- night in support of Dr. Cooks asser- ley.
 Stiles affirmed that he with several companions who were on a prospecting trip to Alaska in the summer of 1908 was at Tyonek when Dr. Cooks party returned from the attempt to ascend the mountain.
 Stiles says he talked repeatedly with Dr. Cook and his guide Barrill, both of whom described the ascent in de- tail. Barrill and Stiles were on friend ly terms and Barrill repeatedly de clared that the summit was reached and described how he had waved the Stars and Stripes on the peak
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-06
EarneseIiffe Mills Bankruptcy Proceed.
 inds

Providence. R. l., Nov. 5.-The Earrscliffe mills will he run to 9 llm- tied extent ir order that they may not depreciate In value. according to a statement made today by Receiver s. G. Croft of Camden. ". J.
 A hearing on the petition of the creditors for bankruptcy proceedings chi. court next Wednesday, If the mills are declared bankrupt 1t Is stat ed that a meeting Of the creditors will follow and provisions will be made for dividing the claims and appointing a trustee.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-06
Increase in Shortages of Freight Cars
 Reported.

Chicago. Nov. 5.-The fortnightly statement of the American Railway association on the car situation issued today, gays:
 There has been an increase Of J6 per cent In the shortages reported, which now total 36 636 cars. or this number. 23e3S are box and S.7f3 are zondola ears The surplus. however, shows a decrease Of only j.0S1 cars. leaving 30,Sa6 of which aoout one-hah are box cars. This surplus is prin- cipal1y in tho northwest while the more severe shortages are in the east. the middle west and the southeast.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-06
BROWN HISTORY CLASS
 FELL DOWN ON TEST
Of Giving Full Name of President of the United States, Rhode Island Gov ernor and Other State Officers.

Providence. R. l.. Nov. j.--None of the 24 members of Professor Wifred H. Munroes history class at Brown university. composed of seniors and juniors. was able to give correctly the full name of the president of the United States, justice of the supreme court of the United States. the govern or of Rhode Island a justice of the su preme court of Rhode Island and the mayor of Providence, when the ques- tions were proposed as a test today. Professor Munroe desired to make an experiment based on the recent att tempt to secure a constitutional amend ment in Maryland requiring from vot- CTS ability to answer correctly ques- lions similar to these
 Eighteen of the "A members of the class gave correctly the presidents full name. and two knew only his last name No one succeeded in giving the full name of justice of the Unit ed States supreme court Seventeen had a name partly correct. Seven could not even give the last name of a justice.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-06
THERE WILL BE NO STRIKE.
Differences Between New Haven Road
 and Clerks Satisfactorily Settled.

New Haven. Conn. Nov. 5.-It was officially announced by the New York. New Haven and Hartford railroad to- night that the difference between the railroad and the freight and yard clerks of the system had been settled satisfactorily. This announcement fol- lowed conferences held yesetrday and today between the national officers aud officials of the road which were pre- ceded by vote of the union clerks to strike if their demands were not grant, ed. Among the demands of the clerks was a minimum wage scale Of S2 per day. The terms of the sediment were not made public by the road.
 It is understood that while some minor concessions were given by the company. there was no increase in pay granted.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-06
PRESENT FROM CHAR HELD UP.
Gold Cigarette Case to Captain Hamlet
 of Revenue Cutter Thstis.

Washington, Nov. 5.-A box from the Russian embassy, said to contain. a handsome gold cigarette case which the ezar wishes to present to Capt. O.. c. Hamlet of the revenue cutter The tis, has been received by the state de- partment. which has notified the treas. ury of the fact.
 The case is in recognition of ser vices rendered by Captain Hamlet in 1904-05 for the protection of the coast of East Siberia against depredations of seal poachers. Under the laws this gift will be retained at the state de- partment pending congressional au- thority for it's acceptance by Captain Hamlet. who is now at the barge of- fee in New York city
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-06
Statistical Expert Weber Resigns.

Washington, Nov. 5.-G. A. Weber. statistical expert of the bureau of la Dor, department of commerce and la bor, has resigned. to take effect Nov. 13. MT. Weber, who has been in the government service twenty seven years. will become secretary of the Octavia Hill association of Philadel- phia and will be one of the chief fig- ures in prosecuting the housing reform movement in that city.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-06
ALLoTMENTs OF REWARD
Offered by State of Pennsylvania in
 Whitla Abduction Case.

Harrisburg, Pa, Nov. 5.-In an off ciaI statement issued from the execu- tive department tonight. Attorney General Todd makes these allotments of the reward of $15.000 offered by the state for the apprehension and conviction of the party or parties who abducted William Whitla: Patrick O'Reilly. Cleveland, 5000; William H. Huntley. Cleveland, $2OO0: T. C. Cochran. Mercer. Pa. $500 @. A. Cor don, Mercer, $500 Martin Grain, Sharon. S1OO; pension fund, Cleveland police department, $6.900. Total $15.- 900.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-06
House, Barn and Two Horses Burned.

Derby Conn. Nov. 5.-A house and barn owned by James M. Brinley were totally destroyed by fire tonight. The buildings were on the outskirts of the town and the fire. which started from an overheated stove. had gaincd such headway when the fire department ar- rived that it was impossible to save them. Two horses were burned and the total loss will amount to S2.O00 with no insurance.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-06
To .Commemorate Washington Cross
 ing the Delaware.

Trenton, N. J., Nov. 5.-Governor Fort appointed commission today consisting Of 3s meu.. widely. known throughout the state to further the project of establishing a national park at Washington's crossing in commem- oration of the crossing Of the Delaware river at that place by George Wash ington. The commission includes '. s. Senator Frank O, Briggs. Repre- sentative Ira w. Wood. Rt Rev. Bish- op James A. McFaul and others
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-06
Refused to Accept Guinness Property
 Because It Is Tainted.

LapOrte Ind., Nov. 5.-Since tho com- promise agreement of a Connecticut fire insurance company to pay 5000 on the home of Mrs. Belle Guinness, arch -murderess. it is learned that the Norwegian children's home Of Chicago had refused to accept the Guinness property left by Mrs. Gunness' will on the ground that it Is tainted After the fire that destroyed the house on April 2S. 1908. the bodies Of ten per- sons whom Mrs. Gunness murdered for back yard.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-06
rs pss.sa an oftleiaI World Mad.

sTasfIne ton. Nov. 5-Toposraphsrs
 ileyr Willis and stephen Kube of
 e Tnitsd States geological survey,
 ll sajk~fron New York tomorrow Tor London. to represent the United States in an international conference of topograpliers called to further the designing of q world map to he uni vfrSaily recognized as official The conference will begin November f6. The project for 2 rnmmcn world map rr1ors tho grealer powers originated RlnoAf tEsrLS xsars axo.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-06

San Juan, P. R., Nov. 5.-Col. c. R. Cotton, who will be inaugurated gov ernor of Porto Rico tomorrow in sue cession to Regis H. Post, arrived here today. He was met at the pier by a large crowd of Porto Ricans and Act ing Governor Ward with committee of prominent business men and public officials went aboard the steamer and gave him hearty welcome. After brief reception his escort, headed by the Porto Rico regiment band. was formed and Colonel Cotton was driven to the palace. The inauguration of the new governor tomorrow will take place in the municipal theater
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-06
Gabled Paragraphs

Liverpool Nov. 5.-Fire broke out this evening in the cotton in the hold of the American line steamer Merton, but it was extinguished after several bales of the staple had been destroyed and the cargo of grain had been con siderably damaged by water. The Merton left Philadelphia Oct. A and arrived here yesterday.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-06
DISTRICT ATTORNEY JEROME
 AND coRoNERs NOT AFRAID Will Not Vaeate Their Quarters in Unsafe Criminal Courts Building.

New York. Nov. 5.-Mayor McClel- Ian issued a proclamation today as- signing sittings In various buildings to the magistrates and to the courts of general and special sessions. which have all vacated the crumbling crilpl- nal courts building which has been condemned as unsafe District Attor- ney Jerome and his assistants on the contrary. and the coroners moved back into their old quarters "This talk about the building being in danger of falling down is all rot" said Mir. Je- rome.
 Engineers are inspecting the founda- tions. but it has not yet been deter mined whether the building must be rebuilt or can be repaired.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-06
HISTORICAL LIVINGSTON MANOR
 DESTROYED BY FIRE
In This House Washington Took the
 Presidential Oath.

Poughkeepsie, N. Y, Nov. 5.-The old and historical Livingston manor. owned by John Henry Livingston which was the home of Chancellor Livingston situated near Tivoli on the banks of the Hudson, wes de- stroyed by fire tonight. Livingston manor was famous because it was in this house. which was erected in 17s3 that Chancellor Livingston adminis- tered the presidential oath to George Washington in 17S9. The estate was known as 'Idele" and had just been remodeed. Its architecture has been copied by famous architects from all parts of the country. The fire was caused by burning leaves and the loss is S35,0OO
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-06
KroeSed Down By Auto--No Bones
 HroLsn.

New Britain, Conn, Nov 5.--While on his way home tonight. Henry Sher- man of i'll South Main stret, was struck by an automobile driven by R. N. Hills. driver for Charles M Glow CT, and knocked dONns He was talk en to the hospital where it was found that no bones were broken but that internal iniuries were inflicted. His
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-06
Switch Tempered With-Fast Pasesn-
 ger Train DeraiIed.

Cleveland. O.. Nov. 5.-Fast east bound passenger train No. on the New York, Chicago and St. Louis rail- road was derailed at Willoughby, 20 miles from here. tonight The engi- neer was badly hurt and many of the passengers sustained minor injuries. No fatalities are reported. The switch had been tempered with The train caught fire, but the blaze was extin- guished by the Willoughby fire depart ment.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-06
seaffoldins Gave Way, Painter Fell 25
 Feet.

Danbury, Conn. Nov. Swallowing the giving way of scaffolding on which he was working, Capt John w Landegon, a painter, was thrown to the ground. 25 feet below. receiving a broken arm. several broken ribs and possible internal injuries. Captain Landegon is 65 years old and gained much prominence as scout in the Civil war
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-06
THREE MEN INJURED ON
 BATTLESHIP NORTH DAKOTA.
Accident in Boiler Room on Four
 Hours Endurance Run.

Portsmouth, N H., Nov. 5.--As the new battleship North Dakota was com pleting her four hour endurance run at a 21-knot gait off the New England coast today, with the battleship speed championship of America almost in her grasp, boiler room accident robbed her of the laurels and sent her scur- rying into this port to- land four in- jured men. The big battleship never theless exceeded her contract require ments of 21 knots an hour, making 21.71 in the first two hours, 21.64 in the third hour and 21 knots fiat as she hurried in on the fourth hour to this port. The injured men are William H. Grange, water tender; John Souden, coal passer; A. Peterson, fireman, and Peter Mcconnell fireman. Souden was badly sca1ded and when landed this af- ternoon was suffering intensely
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-06
Pension Examiner Coleman Dead.

Washington. Nov. Philip w. Cole. man principal eSs'niper and sssistaiF chief Of the board of review of th t ---.ec .-s-.,.a .s's.aii.it utIfs . i, slt.io at his honA~ it fAis 'itt Mi H.lemsu began his work with the bureau l. 1871. He Was 6s years old and n4 tiNe of ontario. Canada.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-06
sANDsAeeERs STILL ATYLAReE.
Robbed Express Company Cashier of
 $14,000 in Cash.

Niagara Falls. Ont, Nov. 5.-The two robbers who yesterday struck down Cashier Dobson of the Canadian Ex- press company and escaped with $14.- 900 in cash are still at large. h. spector Mains and his men last night and today covered the frontier from lake to lake and rounded up eight suspects. All the prisoners were able to establish alibis and were released. The robbers evidently planned their es- cape with as much care as they plan ned every other move in the daring robbery and are now believed to be across the border in the United States.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-06
sids for connsetieut Asformstory Site

Waterbury. Conn. Nov. 5.-John F. Elton, secretary Of the state reforma- tory commission. said tonight that while bids had been received for the proposed reformatory site. the com mission had decided to give out no information concerning them. He said that the commission had moi decided upon a date for consideration of the bids
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-06
Sailed to Join the Atlantic Fleet.

New York. Nov. 5.--The United States torpedo boats Wcrden. which is the flagship of the torpedo boat flo- tilla. and the Porter. left the Brook lyn navy yard today bound for Charleston <. C. where they will join the Atlantic fleet. They had been at the navy yard since they took part in the Hudson Fulton celebration.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-06
AGROUND OFF TYHEE ISLAND.
Passengers of Steamship City of Au-
 gusta Taken of.

Savannah Ga. Nov. 5.-The nasssn- ger steamship City of Aususts. New York to Savannah. is aground eff Ty- bee Island. It is not thought she is In a dangerous position
 The passengers have been taken off by d tug and q revenue cutter and are being brought to Savannah
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-06
Watt Whitman House at Auction.

New York. Nov 5.-The house in which Walt Whitman. the good grey poet" was born. on May sl. 1873. is to be sold at auction tomorrow by the present owner. It stands on West Hills. L. l.. a substantial two-story and attic wooden structure. nearly smothercd in weeds. and with many of the windows hrokan
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-06
NECESSARY 3 PER CENT. VOTE NOT PoLLED BY MINOR PARTIES.
Massachusetts Socialist, Prohibition
 and Socialist Labor Returns.

Boston. Nov. 5.-Practicaly complete returns were received today for the candidates for governor of the three minor parties in Tuesdays election. and the results show that none of these boiled the necessary per cent. of the total vote to give them official standing next year. Returns from all the cities and 30l out of 321 towns give: White. socialist. 10.07O: Nichols, prohibition. 5,4l2; Ruther, socialist la bor, 2.9S3.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-06
SOLD UNDER FORECLOSURE.
Electric Railway Lines Acquired by
 New Haven Road interests.

New York. Nov. 5.-Twenty- and one-half miles of electric railway line in Westchester county was acquired by interests representing the New York, New Haven and Hartford Rail- road company today. The property was that of the White Plains and Mamaroneck Railroad company, sold under foreclosure, and was purchased for $S25, GOO. The line extends from Tarrytown to Mamaroneck, with spur southward from White Plains to Scarsdale. The property was sold in three sections. of which two went to the New Haven interests. The third section was bought by the Third ave- nue railroad bondholders' committee for s110,000.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-06
$s7,7s5.16e Postoffioe Revenue fss
 Quarter Ending tune 30,

Washington. Nov 5.-Postmaster General Hitchcock signed a warrant today in favor of the treasurer Of the United States placing to the credit of the United States for the services of the postoffice department the sum of S37.7S5. 166 of the revenue collected by postmasters during the quarter ended June 90 last.