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Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-20
Meets Members of the Japanese Commercial
 Mission to this Country
DRINKS TOAST TO JAPAN'S EMPEROR
Makes Address, Paying High Compliment the Milf tary Valor of the Mikados Country-Warm Expres- sions of admiration Passed Back and Forth-Ladies of the Japanese Party Also Received by President.

Minneapolis, Sept 19.-President Taft today met the fifty members of the Japanese commercial mission to the United States bade them hearty welcome to the country. assured them of the lasting friendship of the Amer ican people. paid a tribute to their qualities of industry and patriotism and in conclusion drank toast to the emperor of Japan as the warm and sincere friend of America" amid great enthusiasm both among his Jap anese and American hearers
 Never Any Danger of War with Japan
 President Taft secuted the idea that there had ever been the slightest dan ger of trouble between Japan and Am rica. He paid high compliment to the military valor of Japan when the coun- try was fighting in defense of her rights and the maintenance of her prestige on the field of battle"
 Baron Shibusawa Speaks.
 President Tafts address throughout was filled with expressions of the Warmest admiration for the Japanese emperor and te Japanese people. fol- lowed speech by Baron Shibusawa. prominent banker of Tokio. and chairman of the visiting commission in which speaking in his native Ht isleIIeu lo fresldent Ialt as one of the foremost men of the age and a warm and true friend of Japan"
 He proposed the health of the presi- ueht ana led his fellow countrymen fin three rousing ,banzais." MT. Taft pro- posed the health of the emperor with oahzal which was caught up and re-echoeu ny the American guests.
 Hand Shaking.
 Preceding the luncheon the presi- dent was introduced to each member or the Japanese commission and his hearty words Of greeting his quick recolectlon or having met many of the visitors during his several visits
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-20

1 to Japan and of little incidents in which they had had a part, sseemed completely to captivate them and each man as he was passed appeared loath to release the presidents hand or to curtail the informal exchange of com pliments.
 The Ladies Complimented.
 MT. Taft also received the ladies Of the party, declaring. to Baron Shibu- sawa that America wanted to see more of the ladies of Japan and to encourage their coming to this country with the men.
 Tt isn't fair" said the president, that Japan should keep back the moss charming of her creatures"
 To Baron Shibusawa the president said he was sorry he could not receive him at the White house at Washing ton.
 But prettier spot than this" added Mir. Taft, pointing out over the waters of the lake, could hardly be found outside of Japan"
 T think this far more beautiful" quickly responded the baron.
 Jojiro Matsukata. president of tho Kobe chamber Of commerce, received most cordial welcome. the president having met him and his father, one of the elder statesment of Japan, in their native country.
 'I bring from my father his hum ble. but sincere good wishes" said Mir. Matsukata, in response to a question from the president he said he gradu- ated from Yale in Ss
 Heffefinser Met Old College Mate.
 You ought to know HeneIhnger then" said Mir. Taft.
 "Oh. yes sir. Remember him. He played such football"
 Come here. lief" called the presi- dent. and the big Yale guard, tower Ing above the throong on the club house porch. came forward warmly to greet his old college mate.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-20
STAMFORD AUTO STOLEN,
 REGISTRY NUMBER csoe3
Taken from in Front of chureh-John
 N. Robins the Owner.

Stamford. Conn, Sept. 1s.--whiIs employees of John N. Robins were at- tending services in a Roman Catholic church here today. the automobile in which they had come to church, and which was owned by Mir. Robins. was stolen by two well dressed young men. The young men, it Is said, calmly and fin the sight of a number of persons entered the car and drove away. No trace of them has been secured nor of the machine. It is a fair sized, four seated automobile. bears the reg istry number CS063 and its engine is numbered Sl66. This Is the first time, had to deal with an automobile theft in this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-20
Auto Tires ExnIoded.

While Peter Cerarelli was trying out an automobile which he had been re- pairing for Grosvenor Ely, both front tires blew up at once Saturday after noon while he was driving the ma chine along West Thames street near the schoolhouse. It plunged for the west side of the road, breaking a wood- en driveway over the gutter and knocking down a piece of the stone wall, where the machine came-to d stop. Two new tires were secured and the machine brought back to the city. somewhat bent where it had colIided with the wall.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-20
AT BROADWAY THEATER,
Charlotte Temple.

Very few saw the performance of Charlotte Temple at Broadway thea ter Saturday evening. Unfortunately Norwich was the "dog." not particular ly because it was the opening night, but from the character of the play. which unfolds a tale of elopement and betrayal. with following conditions so disgusting that many left during and after the third act. Welcome was the fall of the curtain.
 Blanche Sweet played the title role with Natalie Peary as Anna La Rue, A. Sully Guard and Alfred Britton as the lieutenants, and Frani Richter as Colonel Crayton. Gladys Tate as the servant added the one bright spot to the piece.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-20
NEW TARIFF BOARD
 SOON TO HOLD MEETING
For the Purpose of Outlining Work
 ing Plan of Operations.

Washington, Sept 19.-The new tar Tiff board which recently was appoint ed by the president under the author ity of Section ? of the tariff act of August ,, 1909. will probably hold it's hrst meeting in Washington within the next ten days for the purpose of outlining a working plan of operations.
 This beard Is charged with the duty of securing information to assist the president in determining whether this country is being discriminated against by foreign governments in the mat ter of tariff rates, charges and exac- tions. Upon the information received from it, will largely depend the ac- tion of the president in issuing or withholding his proclamations irnpos ing the minimum rates of duty proyid- ed in the new act
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-20
shipwreeIced Crew Landed at Vineyard
 Haven.

Vineyard Haven, Mass, Sept 1e.- Captain Littlejohn and the five men composing the crew of the schooner Charles J. Willard. bound from New York for Portland, which was sunk nearr Sow and Pigs Shoal yesterday. were brought here today on board the schooner Mary Augusta, from New York. After their vessel had struck yesterday and while she was sinking, they put off in their yawl boat. suc- ceeding in boarding the Mary Augus- ta, which was but a short distance away. The men saved only few per- sonal effects. Captain Littlejohn thinks his vessel struck some submerged ob- stacle, probably an old wreck.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-20
OUR FORESTRY RESOURCES.
 STARTLING SITUATION.
Statement by Expert in the Bureau
 of Forestry.

Washington. Sept. .9.-A startling situation has developed as the result of taking of stock<of the forestry resources of this country. according to Treadwell Cleveland Jr.. expert m the bureau of forestry in a bulletin made public today entitled "The Stat us of Forestry in the United States"
 It has shown. Mir. Cleveland de- clares, that we are still destroying the forests as we used to. that we are taking from it every year three and half times as much wood as is add- cd by the new growth. It has been shown that less than one-third of the growing trees felled by the lumber man is ever used at all: that two- thirds of all the timber cut is simply destroyed. It has shown that one eleventh of all the forests Is swept by fires every year, and that on the aver age since 1870 forest fires have yearly cost s50,o00,00o in timber and fifty lives.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-20
Explorer Cook
 Nearing Home
IS ANXIOUS TO AGAIN TREAD
 AMERICAN SOIL.
OFF NANTUCKET. LAST NIGHT
Wireless Telegram Sent from Steam
 ship Oscar II at s.3o Sunday Even- -ins-Ship Making Best Record.


 On Board the Oscar IT.. off Nantltck ct. S.3O a. m.. Sept. 19.-By United Wireless and Marcoui Wireless Tele- graph
 To the Associated Press:
 My desire to get on American soil increases with every mile laid behind us by the Oscar IT. The vessel is do- ing her best record, although delayed occasionally. making four hundred miles in the last twenty-four hours. My Records Accessible to Every One
 Who Reads"
 Commander Peary's unfortunate accusations have disclosed another slde or his character. The specific records of my journey are accessible 10 every one who reads, and all can decide for themselves when Peary publishes similar report"
 FREDERICK A. COOK"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-20
YALE MAN FREE ON BOND.
Charged with Perjury in Askins
 License to Wed Aged Woman.

Hartford. Conn, Sept. 19.-Charles R. Goddard. the Yale student under arrest on a charge of perjury in ob- taining license for his recent mar riage.. was released under a bond of S1,000 furnished by Judge Gaffney of New Britain Saturday. The case will be heard next Saturday.
 The warrant was sworn out by A clerk in the marriage license bureau. It Is based upon the allegation that Goddard. who Is 21 years old. in. talk ing out the permit to wed. gave the age of the bride as 36. while her ac- tual age is said to be 70. Goddard spent last night in a cell. the surety offered by his wife being refused.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-20
GENERAL FUNSTON INJURED.
His Shoulder Broken by a Fall on a
 Concrete Walk.

Leavenworth. Kan. Sept. 19.-Brig. Gen. Frederick Funston. commandant of the Army service school at Fort Leavenworth. suffered a severe frac- ture of the right shoulder Friday nieht when he stumbled and fell on an un- his quarters.
 The mishap was considered of no consequence at first. but N-ray exam nation today disclosed the fracture.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-20
PEARY AND WHITNEY
Had Some Differenees--New Haven
 Man Kept Close Mouth.

Sydney, C.gB., Sept. 1s.-With the approach of Commander Robert E Peary and Dr. Frederick A. Cook to American ports, the question which has developed a controversy of world wide interest, Has Cook been to the pole ?T is being asked repeatedly by those who have gathered here to greet the commander. New light was thrown on the controversy today on the arriv- al of the steamship Tyrian from Bat tie Harbor, where the correspondents learned from two members of Peary's expedition that Dr. Cook had met them at Etah and had mentioned nothing of discovering the pole.
 More About the Supplies at Etah.
 When Harry Whitney, George Nor ton and Larned went to Etah on the Erik, to bring provisions for Comman- der Peary, both Norton and Larned turned back and Whitney obtained permission from Commander Peary to remain at the Etah station, Comman- der Peary stationed John Murphy, the boatswatn of the Roosevelt. and Will liam Prftchard,. assistant cook of the Roosevelt, at Etah to guard the stores. Murphy, telling of his experience at Etah, said to the newspaper men: Cooks Eskin,es Said They Had Been
 "Way, Way North"
 Commander Peary told me to 20 ashore at Etah to guard the stores which saw taken from the Roosevelt and the Erik. Pritchard was with me. Some time last spring white man came into camp and MT. Whitney told me that it was Dr. Cook. He did not stay long in camp and soon went he was hungry. I had an argument with him, as he claimed that some of the stores, that we were guarding be- longtd to him. He only had two Es- kimos with him, and as all his Eogs were dead. the doctor had to pull his own sledge.@ v
 Prftehard said these Eslimos told him that they had been "way, way north.' E
 Peary and Whitney Were Out.
 None of the Peary party at Battle Harbor would discuss what informa- ton has been learned from Harry Whitney, as Commander Peary had given orders that the Cook contro- versy must not be mentioned It was commonly reported at Battle Harbor however, that Peary had some differ ences with Whitney, who decided that Instead of returning to Sydney on the Roosevelt he would do some shooting in Greenland.
 What Pesry's Adherents Assert. Friends of Dr. Cook here pointed out that when Commander Peary on | his return from the pole sent for Pro l lessor McMillan, who had gone to es- tablish a base of supplies at Cane | Morris Jessup. he did not mention in | his letter to the professor anything of his discovery of the pole. The mes sage which was made public by Pro- | lessor McMillan at Battle Harbor | read:
 s s. Roosevelt, April 2S, 1909
 My Dear McMillan: Arrived on | board yesterday. Northern trip was
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-20
AEROPLANE FLIGHTS
 AT NEW YORK CELEBRATION
To Be Made by Wilbur Wright and
 Glenn H. Curtiss.

New York, Sept. 19.-Wilbur Wright arrived here today from Dayton. O.. and gave his approval of the field at Governors Island from which he and Glenn Fl. Curtiss are planning to make their aeroplane flights over and around the skyscrapers of Manhattan durlng the coming Hudson- Fulton eel ebration.
 Regarding the aeroplane which he will use. and which is somewhere on the road from Dayton. Mir Wright said that it was of composite con- struction, being made up of parts of five of it's predecessors. It can carry sufficient fuel for a flight of 400 or 500 miles.
 Whether I shall attempt a flight to Albany will depend" said Mir. Taft vile, "on the weather, and how the engine is running. and my own judg- ment.''
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-20
NEW LONDON MAN KILLED
 BY AUTOMOBILE
Chauffeur Says Victim Stepped from
 Curb in Front of Machine.

New London. Sept. 19.-Noah Meggs was struck and killed here tonight by an automobile driven by Beniamin Erickson. Meggs was terriby crushed and lived but a few moments after having been hit. Erickson was held by order of the coroner pending inves- tgation, bonds of $1,400 being requir- cd and furnished
 According to Erickson's story, Meggs stepped from the curb directly in front or his machine, which was running from seven to ten miles an hour. He sounded the horn, but Meggs appar- ently became confused and seemed un- able to get out of the way Erickson das unable to stop the car before strik- ing him. The victim was about 50 years old
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-20
Tenders of River Liahts.

The lighthouse tender Pansy came up the river on Saturday with sup plies for the tenders of river lights. This is the annual trip for that pur- pose and those who look after the lights at various points along the riv- CT were visited. There was aboard Assistant Lighthouse Inspector Hay ward. The Pansy is stationed at Tompkinsville. and after the Spanish war was a tender in Porto Rican wa ters. but since then has been, rebuilt.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-20

house at Annootok with Whitney and Cook while Murphy was al Etah. He heard Dr. Cook describe to the New Haven sportsman how he went 10 the pole and remained two days. He could not remember whether Dr. Cook said he remained April Fl and April 22 or whether it was April 22 and 22 Dr Cook used map to illustrate the route followed.
 Asked why he had not repeated this on board the Roosevelt. Pritchard said Dr Cook had told him to say nothng about his having been at the pole un- til the Roosevelt reached her destina- tion.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-20
Died of His Injuries.

Reading. Pa. Sept 19.-William Browh of Philadelphia. one of the oc- cupants of the automobile which was wrecked near here yesterday afternoon while bearing q message from Presi- dent Taft to the management of tlse Alaska Yukon exposition. died at the Reading hospital this morning. making the second death as the result of the accident.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-20
AUTO TURNED TURTLE.
President of Harper & Brothers. Pub.
 fishers, Badly Injured.

New York, Sept 19.-Col. George B. Harvey, president of Harpers & Bros. publishers, was found todaU to have suffered a triple fracture of the left shoulder bone when his automobile turned turtle and fell upon him ndpr Barnegat. W. J., yesterday Colonel Harvey was examined by x-rays at his home in Deal. N: J., today His chest was found to have been crushed considerably. rendering it difficult for him to breathe. His physicians say there is no serious danger. but that he faces rather long period of con Mlderab ble suffering from hls inllries.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-20
Played With suffield Girl
 Fatally Burned,

Suftield. Conn, Sept. 19-AIarian Phelps, fged years. was fatally burn ed this Afternoon and her sister, Doro- thy, aged , years, was severely burned when their garments were ignited by matches with which they were play ing at the rear of their home. Marian died tonight.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-20
SheIterin- Arms Service.

Rev. William T. Thayer of the First baptist church conducted the services at the Sheltering Arms Sunday after nooon preaching on the Elder Brother in the parable of the prodigal son. Rev. MT. Thayer was assisted by the choir of the Central Baptist church. Miss Carrie Lyman, soprano; Mrs. A. T. Sullivan, contralto: James l.. Case. bass, and George E. Turner. tenor, who sang The King of Love My Shepherd Is, with Miss Caroline Thompson at the organ. The services were heartily enjoyed
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-20
WILBUR HOUSE RAIpEp.
Police Arrest Mrs. Henrietta Wilbur and Those who Frequent the Place Man Said He Lost $40.

Acting upon complaint of John Moore of Plainfeld, who told Chief Murphy that he lost $40 in the house of Mrs. Henrietta Wilbur in TaIman street where he stayed the night be- fore, the house was raided Mrs. Wilbur being charged with keeping a house of ill fame and four frequenters were taken in.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-20
New York Municipal Political Cam
 paiun.

New York. Sept. es.-The municipal political campaign will get into full swing in New York city this week Co continue until ballots are cast on Tuesday, November ?. The first con- vention will be that of the republicans. to be held at Carnegie hall next Thursday afternoon. when the anti Tammany candidate for mayor will be chosen.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-20

Berlin, Sept 1S-Orvile Wright made a new record yesterday at the lempelhof field for sustained aeroplane flight with a passenger. He remained III the air for one hour and thirty nVe minutes, carrying Captain Engle- nardt. He broke his own record, made July 27, when he stayed up with passenger for one hour and twelve minutes
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-20
The Noun. RaIdy oRad Rae.

Los Angeles. Cal. Sept 1s.-The Mount Baldy road race, one of the most dangerous motor events in the country. was won. today by Ruess of Los Angeles, driving a Pope Hartford in the fastest time ever made over the course. The time for the 9S.6 miles was hours 4 seconds
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-20
16,000 Indians to Send Protest to the
 White Father.

Washington. Sept -ProtestIns against the trtatment they are receive ing at the hands of the state county officials of oklahoma. 5000 Indians
 comprising the Creeks, Cheorekees
 Chickasaws. Choetaws. have filed a petition to be sent here. seeking re. lief
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-20

Mary Mannering Has Again Sued Actor James K. Hackett for divorce.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-20
eovernor Johnson Restina Easier.

Rochester, Minn., Sept. 19.-At 10 o'clock D. m. this bulletin was issued by Dr. McNevin: The governor is resting better. He slept 8 minutes since the last bulletin. which left him considerably refreshed. Pulse 1O2: temperature not taken. The governors pain has decreased. He can change his position without assistance."
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-20
Additional Warrants Charging Con-
 spiracy.

Chicago Sept. 19.-Three addition al warrants charging conspiracv against John J. Holland. secretary of the Chicago jury commission; W. J. Rayburn. a real estate dealer. and N. J. Martin, secretary to Alderman M J. Kenna Of the First ward. are todsy's developments in the jury "hx- Ing scandal disclosed by Statds At- torney Wayman yesterday
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-20
Member of Hall Arctic Expedition Dies

Baltimore. Sept. 19.-Robert R. Hay- ward, 66 years old. who is thought to have been the sole surviving member of the secondd Arctic expedition of c. F. Hall. the American explorer. died yesterday at the home of his son-in- law, Rev. T. s. Reichard of Hamilton. a suburb of this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-20
COLONIAL CLUB BAKE.
Members to the Number of 27 Were Entertained at the Cottage of R. B. $. Washourn at Pine Grove.

On Sunday party of 27 members Of the Colonial club went down to R. |. ;. Washburn's cottage at Pine Grove, Mantle, where a day of much pleasure was enjoyed. Many went down in the autos of G. H. Pratt. Charles Lamb, l. J. Willis, William koonz and H. L. Tower while others went by. trolley. A chowder was serv cd early while at 2.3O the bake was opened and it was dandy, there being all the .fixings. A jolly good time followed and return was made in the evening. In charge of the affair were c. J. Winters G. H. Pratt and 1. J. Willis.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-20
Knocked Down Child.

The 4.45 o'clock electric from New London Saturday afternoon knocked down a child which was running in the street. The passengers were greatly frightened. but the child was set on his feet and apparently was unhurt.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-20

Secretary BaIlinger Withdrew for temporary power sites 13.760 acres of land lying along the Klickitat river, in Washington
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-20
Atlantic Fleet Bound to New York.

Norfolk, Va, Sept. 19.-The Allan tic fleet tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock will weigh anchor and follow the flagship Connecticut out of the Vir- ginia capes and steam to New York after eight weeks of strenuous night drills, battle and target practice.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-20
Suicide of MidddIetown Insurance

Middletown, Conn, Sept. 19.-John J. found dead in a shed tonight in the rear of his home here with his throat cut. The case was one of suicide. Mcintyre was about 40 years old and is survived by a widow and two chil- dren
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-20
Cabled Paragraphs

Gibraltar, Sept. 19.-Three Moorish commissioners who will represent Mu- lal Baf1d. the sultan of Morocco. at tne Hudson Fulton celebration in New ork' left here yesterday on board Ine steamer Canopic, which is due at Boston September 27.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-20
Steamship Arrivals.

At Dover: Sept. IS, Lapland, from New York for Antwerp.
 At Liverpool: Sept. fs, Baltic, from New York via Queenstown Carmania. from New Yorlx.via Queenstown
 At Southampton.' Sept. 19, St. Paul, from New York.
 At Plymouth Sept. 20 Kronprin- ssssin Cecilies from New York for cherbourg and Bremen.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-20

Halley's Comet Was Observed with the naked eye and photographs se- cured by astronomers at the Yerkes observatory.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-20
CopYinu the Petitinn-

The petition made by the no-license people for an election on license is being copied by the license men who desire to get the list of signers for the purpose of knowing who ask for the vote.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-20
Violence in Omaha Street Car Strike

Omaha, Neb.. Sept. 19.-Violence in the street car strike broke out at Coun- cil Bluffs this afternoon, when a car on the Interurban was derailed and the windows smashed. Five strikers were arrested during the afternoon, charged with riotous conduct.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-20

The Work of the Auto and the diri- gloIe IS an interesting feature of the French military manoeuvres.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-20
Run Over by Waqon.

On Sunday evening a young man was run over by d wagon in McKinley avenue, but was evidently not much hurt. as he got up and went his way after brushing off the dirt.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-20
Yacht NarmhaI Hsr.

The steam yacht Narwhal arrived in the harbor about 12.S0 p. m. Sunday and tied up at the Block Island dock. She will soon so out of cor. mission.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-20
ManaIed Left Hand.

On Saturday morning at the wood yard of c. H. Gaskell Joseph Wilbur caught his left hand in the chopper and had it badly mangled. He was at
 tended by Dr. .Shahan.