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Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17
THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
 APPROPRIATION BILL
Under Five Hours Consideration in the House-Brief Session of Senate.

Washington, Dec. 16.-Performing the functions of a municipal legislative body, the house today devoted nearly five hours to consideration of the Dis trict of Columbia appropriation bill. The measure carries an appropriation of $10,156,473 for the expenses of the District for 1911
 General debate was concluded, but the reading of the measure paragraph by paragraph proceeded slowly. Sev- real members made points of order against certain sections in the interest of economy, and the reading had not concluded when the house adjourned.
 Democratic applause greeted an att tack by Representative Hitchcock of Nebraska on the official conduct of Ses- retary of the Interior Ballinger rela- tive to the so-called Cunningham coal land cases in a speech demanding a congressional investigation of the gen. eral land office. Representative Shep- pard of Texas addressed the house during general debate on the bill urg- ing the house to revive the moribund committees on expenditures for the various departments, so that sweeping investigations of the deuartments might be made.
 During a brief session of the senate today a resolution by Senator Cullom was adopted calling upon the secretary of the interior for information respect ing mining disasters and facilities of the federal government for rendering aid in such cases.
 The senate adjourned until next Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17
HOW TO. BE UNHAPPY
 ON s3o,ooo A YEAR
Yesterdays Testimony in Mrs. Bro-
 kaw's Suit for Separation.

New York. Dec. 16.-How to be un- happy on $30,00O a year was the bur den of the testimony introduced at the Brokaw separation hearing today. Mrs. Mary Blair Brokaw, as pretty and as evasive in her answers as ever was on the stand part of the time for the seventh consecutive day. She was fol- lowed by her brother. J. Bullard Blair, who gave testimony intended to show that W. Gould Brokaw treated the plaintiff cruelty and that she was justi- fled in asking for a separation with S60, 900 a year alimony. The case will go on tomorrow.
 Statistics figured prominently in the trial today rather unique figures com piled concerning Mrs. Brokaw's refus- al to answer questions and elaborate lists of expenditures for her.
 According to her husbands lawyer, during the hearing she has evaded l. PAS important questions in manner as follows:
 q don't remember, 293 times; I can't tell, 11S times; I could not tell you, 1s7 times; I don't believe. S1 times; l don't know, 1S4 times; I think so, 125 times; I believe 19S times; l thought 63 tines. and I won't swear, 49 times v
 Other figures introduced by Brokaw's lawyer read like those in the Howard Gould suit as interesting sidelights on how a woman of wealth can spend s30,000 in a single year. Corsets cost s250 a pair and for candy MT. Brol<aw at one time spent SITS.
 It developed during the trial that Walter Byford, Brokaw's private secre- tary, much sought by the plaintiffs lawyers. is in Europe and cannot be subpoenaed.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17
HELD AT DETENTION STATION.
Why Mrs. Mary Baker Eddy May Lose
 Her Cook.

Boston, Dec. 16.-Mrs. Mary Baker Eddy, the founder of the Christian Sci ence denomination, may be deprived ot the services of a highly recommended English cook through a strict and lit eral interpretation of the immigration laws. The cook, Mrs. Mary E. Eptin- ger,w who recently arrived on the steam CT Ivernia from Liverpool, is held al the Immigration detention station while an appeal against her deportation is being considered by the government authorities at Washington.
 Mrs. Eptinger has but one leg and because of this disability the immigra- tion officials fear that she may in time become public charge. She is a widow, 36 years of age.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17
CAPTAIN LOOSE LOCATED.
Denies That He Intends to Retract
 Anything.

New York, Dec. 16.-There was an- other little polar furry in New York tonight which, boiled down, resolved itself into a series of charges and counter charges such as have been frequent since Dr. Frederick A. Cook, now in mysterious seclusion, announc- ed he had discovered the north pole.
 E. S. Osbon, secretary of the Arctic club, came out first with a statement indicating that Capt. August w. Loosa was prepared to repudiate a recent af- fidavit published in New York news paper that he had faked records for Dr. Cook.
 After a hurried search Loose was found, together with his associate, George Dunkle. He denied that he in- tended to retract anything, stood by his affidavit, and said on the other hand that attempts had been made to bribe him into contradiction of his previ- ous declarations. Dunkle confirmed him in this.
 No one denies that Loose did pre- pare records for Dr. Cook
 The question left open is whether these records were used by the ex- plorer merely for the purpose of com parison or otherwise.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17

New York, Dec. 16.-Capt. B. s. Osbon of this city, secretary of the Arctic club, has written Capt. Joseph E. Bernier and others that Capt. Au- gust w. Loose's story of his dealings with c-. Cook, as published in a New York newspaper, was concocted for sale, without regard for the truth
 Was in Need of Money.
 'Tn the .resence of witnesses" said Captain Osbon tonight, T heard Loose say I was out for the money and l didn't care how got it."
 Captain Osbon does not believe that Loose's narrative, as supported by his affidavits, was part of any plot to discredit Dr. Cook.
 ''The idea originated with Loose and Dunkle," says Captain Osbon. "They had for sale matter in this controversy so explosive that nobody dared handle it. When they found that out they cast about for something else Dunkle was the promoter. Loose the workman.
 Dunkle Got Most of the Proceeds.
 Also Dunkle got most of the money. That's what Loose says and now he is casting around to see where he stands. He's got conscience and 1t smarts. Given 24 hours to Sign a Confession.
 T wrote these facts in private letters to Captain Bernier and others and their premature publication is mis- take and may spoil what would have been complete documentary proof of my assertion, sworn to before a mo- tary.
 Loose had an appointment today to sign a confession which has already been drawn up. He did not appear and now he has just twenty-four hours grace. If he does not sign tomorrow the substance of the confession will then be printed from notes of the con- versations on which it is based"
 aptain Osbon was not at liberty to give the name of the person who ob- tained and drafted the confession. "A ship owner" he said, "a former em- ployer of Loose, and a man who has personal influence with him.
 How did this man prevail on Loose fo confess?" was asked.
 He told Loose straight out" said the captain. that Loose was playing checkers with his own nose"
 Captain Osbon does not deny that lr. Cook and Loose had business deal lllgs and that money passed between fltem. But he adds: q know enough shipmates of the doctor Vi ho went into th@ Antarctic with him to be sure the | doctor needed nobody to fabricate ob- | eerxations for him. No doubt he set | problems for Loose by which to check | his own calculations"
 Neither Loose nor Dunkle could be | found tonight.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17
BROADWAY scHooLBoYs
 AT Y. M. c. A. GYM.
Open House and Reception for Them
 About 15O Present.

Thursday afternoon was open house and a general reception at the Y. M. c. A. gymnasium for the boys of the Broadway school, who responded about 150 strong to the invitation which had been issued to them and had fine time when they came there after school was out. A general exposition of the gym work was given, including dumb bell drills, in which the visitors were invited to participate. There was also marching by the Y. M. c. A. juniors, who came in second at the state con ference, and they were loudly apploud- ed.
 Two basketball games added to the interest, and there was also a game be- tween two teams selected from the vis- itors, in which Captain Jackson's team defeated Captain Stanley's.
 Later the boys were assembled in the hall, where they cheered for the as- sociation and heard interesting short talks from Rev. N. P. Carey, General Secretary Morse, Frederic H. Cranston and Assistant Secretary Hyde. Ice cream was served. The Wequonnoc schoolboys from Taftville are to be en- tertained on Saturday afternoon in the same way.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17
King Leopold Died This Morning
COLLAPSE OCCURRED SUDDENLY
 AT 2.s5 O'CLOCK.
THE END CAME PEACEFULLY
Physicians Totally unprepared for Such a Fatal Termination, as Im- provement Had Been Noted.

Brussels, Dec. liking Leopold died at 2.35 this morning, his aged and wasted body being unable to stand the strain put upon it. The collapse oc- cured suddenly and at a moment when the doctors seemingly had had the greatest hopes for his recovery.
 Improvements Indicated Yesterday.
 Throughout yesterday bulletins were issued from the sickroom, indicating progressive improvement. The bulle- tin posted at 6.30 p. m., gave the king temperature, pulse and respiration as practically normal. Apparently the drainage of the wound was good. for no fever was present and during the day the king was able to take nourish- ment.
 Alarming Symptoms Appeared.
 The public at large was satisfied that the king was on the road to re- covery, but within the pavilion, where
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17
FOR THE AMENDMENT
 OF THE IMMIGRATION LAWS.
The New Measure Prepared at Com
 meree and Labor Department.

Washington, Dec. 16.-An important feature of the measure prepared at the department of commerce and labor for the amendment of the immigration laws is that the government power to prosecute at any time, until they are actually naturalized. aliens who may be charged with having come irregularly into the United States. This removes the bar of three years within which deportation may be made, as now ap- piled in some cases. The measure also will make i. a misdemeanor for a de- ported alien to return here.
 Unlike the Dillingham; bill. prepared as a result the inquiry made by the United States immigration commission and applying only to the white slave traffic" it's object is to cover the cases of all classes of criminals in such a manner that escape though judicial leniency or the inadequate language of the law itself will be impossible.
 The bill contemplates such a modih- cation of the law of 1907 as in the opinion of the officials will protect the United States against undesirable aliens. but will give deserving aliens all proper assistance in making the United States their home.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17
TRAFFIC IN WOMEN SLAVES"
Investigation at Seattle-Undersroun Passages to Disorderly Houses.

Seattle, Wash. Dec. 16.-The coun- ty grand jury took up the investiga- tion of the traffic in women slaves'' today. A Japanese furnished a list of disorderly establishments operated by Japanese.
 The jury was informed that busi- ness between policemen and proprle- tors of the establishments were tran sacted between plain clothes men.
 A committee visited the Japanese, quarters. In several places 1t was discovered that underground passages connected offices of various sorts with disorderly houses and that apparently reputable offices were connected with underground gambling houses.
 Seattle is the port of entry for "Jap- anese slave women" and the port of shipment of European slave womenP to Alaska
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17

Managua, Nicaragua, Dec. 16.-Jose Santos Zelaya has resigned from the presidency of Nicaragua He placed his resignation in the hands of con- gress this morning. Apparently there was no other course for him to take. The people were at last aroused. The guns of the revolutionists threatened The warships of the United States lay in Nicaraguan ports.
 Forced to Give Up Office. Managua has been seething for days. The spirit of revolt has spread even to the gates of tEe palace. Helaya sur rounded himself with an armed guard Unchecked, the populace have march ed through the streets, crying for the end of the old, and proclaiming a new regime.
 Speculation as to His Successor.
 Who will take up the reins no one knows or cares. 1t is sufficient that Zelaya as dictator will be known no more. There is no doubt that congress will act quickly on his resignation, for the people have demanded it.
 pr. Jose Madriz, judge of the Gen. tral American court of justice at Car tAge, who has been close to Zelaya and is now his choice for president, Is on his way here. He will arrive on Sat urday. Madriz has his following, strong and influential, even among the revo- lutionists, but General Estrada, under whose command the great body O. fighting men now face Vasquez's troops at Rama. will have none of him. Es- trada's word will bear weight in the choice of a president.
 United States Has Named No Man.
 Zelsya, too, has known that Madriz is not acceptable to the United States, and he has sought to learn who would be looked upon with favor by that gov ernment as his successor. but the American government, so far as can be learned, has named no man, and the choice probably will lie with those who have gained the upper hand.
 Shouts for the United States. Estrada
 and the Revolution.
 A commission of five deputies was appointed to draft a bill looking to the acceptance of Zelaya's resignation, which is now considered a mere for mality News of the presidents action spread throughout the city, and soon great crowds moved through the
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17
CATCH BASINS BEING SEARCHED
For Body of Louisville Girl Who Dis
 appeared Eight Days Ago.

Louisville, Ky, Dec. 16.-Upon the authorization of the board of works to- day, city workmen began searching in all the catchbasins in the vicinity of the house in East Broadwav from which eight days ago Alma Kellner disappeared. Since the eight year old girl left her home on her way to mass, nothing has been heard of her and now $2,500 for information as to her whereabouts and s500 additional for her return is outstandine in rewards offered by state. city, private citizens and family.
 No demand for ransom has come to anyone at work on the case or to any of Alma's wealthy kinsfolk.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17

the king lay. there was feeling of anxiety, chiefly because of Leopold's great age. After a restful day the patient was able to sleep for a brief time early in the evening, and the night passed quietly. But towards two o'clock alarming symptoms appeared. Suddenly the king turned and called to pr. Thiriar: "Je'etouffe, docteur; Jetouffe" q am suffocating).
 Physicians Quickly Summoned.
 Dr. Depage was summoned and two physicians did everything possible to prolong life, but without avail. The eD3 came quickly. and after spell of weakness. peacefully. Prince Albert arrived at the deathbed about twenty five minutes later. He was accom- panied by Princess Clementine AL bert kissed the dead king and left the chamber weeping. Baron Goffinet, the kings secretary. started immedi- ately for Brussels to notify the mem bers of the royal family As he was entering his motor car he exclaimed: : "To think that only yesterday we were full of confidence, and now the king is dead"
 It appears that the doctors were to- tally unprepared for such a fatal ter imitation. It was a nun, acting as a nurse, who first noticed the heavy breathing of the king. She called Dr. Thiriar to the bedside Both Drs. Thiriar and Depage resorted to in- jections of morphine, but these had no effect.
 The Ministers Notified.
 Shortly after the end had come, the ministers were notified, the first off, cial to arrive in the death chamber being the royal chaplain The minis fnTc ad in o11 11a,~ for q, considerable time, discussing the sud- den death and matters of state in sub dued tones.
 The Crown Passes to Prince Albert.
 Leopold II, king of the Belgians, son of the late King Leopold l, upon whose death, which occurred Dec. 10, 1865, he succeeded to the throne, was born at Brussels April g, 1895.
 His father was the former Prince of Saxo-Coburg-Gotha and his mother Princess Louise, daughter of King Louis Philippe of France. On Aug. 22 1853, he married the Archduchess Ma rie Henriette, daughter of Archduke Joseph of Austria. She died Sept. 19, 1902. Three daughters were born of this union, Louise, Stephanie and Clementine. The two elder princesses have been estranged from their father, but Clementine remained in his affec- tions.
 There being no direct hereditary heir, the crown passes to Prince AL bert, the only son of Leopold's brother, the late Philippe Count of Flanders. The new monarch was born April 8, 1875, and on Oct. 2, 1900, married Prin- cess Elizabeth of Bavaria. They have three children-Prince Leopold, eight years of age; Prince Charles, six years old, and Princess Marie-Jose, who was born Aug. 4, 1906. Prince Albert is one of the most popular members of the reigning house of Belgium. His wife is equally popular. their home life being such as to attract the ad- and love of the people. Prince Albert has travelled extensively and is a man of affairs.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17
PORT COLLECTOR LOEB
 CALLED TO WASHINGTON.
Probable Conference Over the Ever
 Increasing Sugar Scandals.

New York, Dec. 16.-William Loeb, IT,, collector of the port of New York, left suddenly for Washington this aft ernoon, presumably to confer with President Taft and Secretary of the Treasury MacVeagh concerning the ever-increasing sugar scandals. With the Arbuckles and the National Sugar Refining company now involved, new avenues of investigation have been opened up, paving the way for future criminal procedure.
 Counsel argued all day at the trial of six employees of the American Sugar Refining compaI y, now drawing to a close here, but arguments had not been concluded when adjournment was talk en. The case will go to the jury to- morrow.
 It was learned today that Ernest w. Gerbracht, former superintendent of the American Sugar Refining compa- ny's plant, where the alleged under weighing frauds were committed was arrested on Tuesday night, arraigned before United States Commissioner Hitchcock, and released on $10,000 bail.
 The arrest was kept secret, it was said for fear the judgment of the jury in the case of the six employees of the sugar company now on trial might be affected.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17
WE WOULD HAVE TO HUSTLE
 TO PUT MEN INTO THE FIELD
In Case of Conflict With Foreign Pow er-Brieadier General Crozier's Views.

Washington Dec. 16.-"There is no first-class respectable power with which we are in the slightest degree li- able to have any complications or a conflict which cannot put into the field almost Immediately at least three mill lion men. They would put them wher- ever the conflict might be more rapid ly than we could manufacture arms, organize troops and deliver them on the grounds to oppose them."
 This statement was made by Briga- dier General Crozier. chief of ordnance of the army. at his hearing before the house committee on military affairs just before the army appropriation bill was reported to the house today.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17
FLETCHER w. sNEAD
Employed as Dishwasher in an Ontario
 Hotel-Found Last Night.

St. Catherine's, Ont, Dec. 16.-A man believed to be Fletcher W. Snead. husband of Ocey w. Snead, was found here tonight. He is known here as John Lucas, and is engaged as dish washer at the New Murray hotel. When seen tonight Lucas refused to make a statement, but he did not deny he was the man sought. George Smith. clerk of the hotel where Lucas is en- ployed, says he found several towels of good quality in Lucas room bear ing the sname "Snead' in the corner.
 Lucas, when seen tonight, was busy washing dishes He is about five feet ten inches tall and wears light brown beard, which he has grown since coming here.
 When asked pointblank: Are you Fletcher w. Snead?' the man turned pale. He said: T prefer not to an- swer."
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17
MRS. HORACE B. TAFT DEAD.
Great Secrecy Has Been Maintained
 Touching Her Case.

Baltimore, Dec. 16.-Mrs. Horace B. Taft, wife of a brother of President Taft, died today at the Johns Hopkins hospital, where she had been a patient of Dr. Harvey Cushing. At the hos pital all information relative to the case was refused, but the body is now in charge of an undertaken and will be shipped to the Taft home at Wa tertown, Conn, tomorrow. Mrs. Taft was operated on at the Johns Hopkins hospital about a month ago and a couple of weeks later left for the south to recuperate. She returned to the hospital about ten days ago. Great secrecy has been maintained touching her case.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17
FIRST FORMAL SOCIAL FUNCTION
 OF SEASON AT WHITE HOUSE.
Dinner Given by President Taft in
 Honor of His Cabinet.

Washington. Dec. 16.-The first of the formal social functions of the sea- son at the White House was the din- ner given by President Taft tonight in honor of his cabinet. More than a score of guests were invited to meet the cabinet officers and their wives. Mrs. Thomas K. Laughlin of Pitts burg, sister of Mrs. Tart took the latter's place at the table Mrs. Laugh lin probably will represent her sister at all of the state dinners and recep- tions during the season, although Mrs. Taft expects to appear at least for a time during the big reception on New Years day. All of the social arrange ments have been made under Mrs. Tafts personal direction.
 Of those who attended tonights din- ner. President Hadley of Yale and Mrs. Hadley, Mayor R. G. Rhett and Mrs. Rhett of Charleston. s. C., and Andrew Carnegie and Mrs. Carnegie are horso guests of the president and Mrs. Taft.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17
MINGLED BODY OF MIME. COLIN
 FOUND UNDER TRAIN.
Widow of Governor of Bank of France
 Murdered and Robbed.

Paris, Dec. 16.-The mangIed body Of Mime. Gouin, whose husband was the late Jules Edouard Gouin, gov ernor of the Bank of France. was found under a train near Paris to- day. The door of the compartment in which she was travelling was aI- most torn from its hinges and there was pool of blood on the floor. The relatives of Mme Gouin first believed that her death resulted from an acci- dent. because she was subject to hem orrhages and attacks of dizziness and 1t was supposed that she was overcome as the train was approaching the sta- ton and that while trying to emerge her dress became entangled in the door. throwing her under the wheels
 Now, however, the police believe they have found evidence of a crime Rings and other jewelry are missing from her reticule, which was turned inside out, and the curtain of the door of the compartment, covered with bloody finger marks, was found half mile from the body.
 The affair has created a sensation on account of the prominence of the wo- man. but no arrest has yet been made.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17
TO CHANGE DATE OF
 INAUGURATION OF PRESIDENT
Proposal in Shape of Constitutional Amendment Presented to Congress.

Washington, Dec. 16.-The often dis cussed proposal to change the date of the inauguration of the president of the United States from March to a later date and one more apt to afford weather suitable for the proper observ- ance of such an event was before the committee of election of president, vice president and members of congress to- day. It was presented in the shape of constitutional amendment offered by MT. Gaines of West Virginia, at the special session.
 The last Thursday in April Is pro- posed in place of March. It is espe- cially provided that the Sixty-second or next congress and the terms of off, flee of the present president and vice president shall continue until the last Thursday in April. 1913, to cover the intervening time between the present and the proposed periods.