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Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02
CRIMINAL PROSECUTION
 OF STANDARD OIL OFFICIALS. Has Not Been Considered, Says Attor-
 ney General Wickersham.

Washington, Dec. 1.-The question of criminal prosecution of Standard Oil officials in the event the supreme court of the United States afflrms the decision of the circuit court at St. Paul, ordering the dissolution of the so-called trust, has not been under consideration. according to Attorney General Wickersham, who was asked today if that course was likely
 The question of prosecution of the officials in that or any other alleged trust, 1t was pointed out at the depart ment depends on the supreme courts decision of Judge Holt at New York, Limitations interposed by defendants sustaining the plea of the statute of action on the appeal from the recent Kissel and Harmed in the so-called su- gar trust cases.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02
Hole Torn in 2 s1Oo,OOo Painting.

New York. Dec. 1.-The presence in New York of one of the most eelebrat- ed paintings of the seventeenth cen- tury Italian artist. Msffeo d'Verona. valued at s10o.0o0. and entitled "The Last Judgment" was made known to- day when its owners, Mrs. Irene C. Coe and Mrs. Pauline Gieger. brought suit in the supreme coJrt of Brook lyn to collect S5000 damages against a storage company in whose ware house it is alleged that the painting had a hole torn in it.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02
Electric Road Reorganization.

Albany, N. r., Dec. 1.-The West chester Street Railroad company of White Plains, reorganization of the former Tarrytown, White Plains and Mamaronecl5 Railway company, an electric road, was incorporated today with a capital of $1,OO0,OO0. The di- rectors are Richard Sutro, William Greenough Charles NJ. Sheaf, Jr,ssWy1l- liam l.. Barnett, John l.. Anderson. Prank p. Hall. Edward O. Brown, of New York; John c. Parker. Augustus s. May of New Haven. Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02
CONTEST TO BREAK WILL
 OF LATE ANNA T.JEANES.
Deceased Left Estate Valued at Be- tween Five and Eight Millions.

Philadelphia, Dec. 1.-Argument in contest to break the will of the late Anna T. Jeanes of. this city, who left an estate valued at between 5000, 900 and $S,000, ,000, was made here today before Judge Penrose inA the orphans court, and at it's conclusion the case was held under advisement. Miss Jeanes, who died several years ago. was a prominent member of the So- ciety of Friends, and the will gave much to charities and educational in- stitutions.e Swarthmore college was given valuable Pennsylvania coal lands provided that institution abolished football, but the college refused to accept the proviso and the gift was rejected.
 Thirty-one heirs joined in an effort to break the will It is alleged that an act of the Pennsylvania legislature was violated when officers of a local bank ing company signed the document as witnesses notwithstanding the com pany was one of the executors and one of the trustees.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02
MILITIA TENTS OFFERED
 FOR USE OF EvIcTED TENANTS
None of the Strikers Without Food, or
 Obliged to Sleep Out.

Boston. Dec. LA suggestion that the shelter tents and other equipment of the Massachusetts volunteer militia be offered for the use and relief of the evicted workmen of the Ludlow associates mills in Ludlow, was eni- bodied in letter received by Govern or Drayer today from Representative Norman Fl. White of Brookline.
 Governor Draper, in his reply. said he had been informed that the mill company has offered to store, free of cost, all furniture owned by the oen- pie cut of work, and that no one has been obliged to go without food CT sleep out at~night.
 As Governor Draper left for Chicago tonight he referred future considera- ton of the matter to Lieut. Governor F'rothingham.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02
President Taft's Message Now Prae-
 ticaIly Completed.

Washington, Dec. .1-After a busy day with his first message to con- gress. upon the preparation of which he is spending most of his time. Pres ident Taft sought relaxation this eve ming in another long and brisk walk, with Captain Butt. his military aide.
 Denying himself to callers. the pres ident devoted his entire time today to his message. Attorney General Wick ershsm was with him some time. as was Secretary Knox. He has now practically completed his work
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02
Chicago Subway Go. Defaults Interest
 on It's Bonds.

Chicago. Dec. LA slump of near ly two points in Chicago subway stock on the local exchange followed the an- nouncement that the company had de- faulted interest on it's bonds. The price dropped to 3.25, the lowest figure at which the stock. has sold. Several years ago, when the company was first organized the stock sold at high as 87.50. J. ogden Armour. who is one Of che principal figures in subway affairs, declined to talk on the subject
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02
CONSOLIDATION OF NEW YORK
 AND SHORE LINE DIVISIONS.
Announcement Made at Offices in New
 Haven.

New Haven, Dec. 1.-It was an- nounced at the offices of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad here today that on December 15 the present Shore Line and New York diveisions will be consolidated. The new division will be operated as the Shore Line di- vision under c. N. Woodward as super intendent, with offices here. The present timetables of the two divisions will continue in effect.
 The Midway yard will be transferred from the Providence division to the Shore Line division. .
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02
Negro Pastor
 Burned at Stake
CAPTURED BY MOB OF ENLARGED
 GEORGIA CITIZENS. f
HAD SHOT AT WHITE MAN
Negro Claimed That Business Mans
 Auto Had Frightened His Mules Bullets Followed After Few Words.

Cochran, Ga., Dec. 1.-John Harvard, a negro preacher, who shot and fatally injured Will D. Booth two miles from this place late today, was captured by a mob of enraged citizens five miles from here tonight at 10 o'clock and burned at a stake. More than car load of light wood, it is said, was heaped about him.
 Cause of the Lynehing.
 Booth is we'll known business man of Hawkinsyille and was en route to Cochran in an automobile when the shooting occurred. He drove up be- hind Harvard, who was in front if him in a wagon. Harvard charged that Booths machine frightened his mules. He drew pistol after a few words and f1red upon Booth, three shots taking effect. Booth returned the fire and it was learned after the negro was cap tured that he carried two bullets, but neither struck vital spots, and he easi- ly made his escape. He was found in a barn three miles from the place where the shooting occurred.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02
Charges Against President of Bor-
 ouuh of Brooklyn.

Albany, N. Y., Dec. 1.-Charges against Bird s. Coler. president of the borough of Brooklyn. were presented to Governor Hughes this afternoon by Commissioner of Accounts John Pur- roy Mitchell of New York. Counsel representing Mir. Coler asked the gov ernor for an immediate hearing in view of the fact that the presidents term will expire within the year. A complete answer to the. report of the commissioners of accounts to Mayor Mcclellan has been prepared in Mfr Coler's behalf and this answer will be forwarded to the governor
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02
UNKNOWN THREE MASTER.
 FLIES SIGNALS OF DISTRESS
Life Savers Unable to Venture Out
 Because of High Seas.

Chatham, Mass, Dec. 1.--At anchor in dangerous proximity to Liftle Round shoal, five miles off MonomOy point, an unknown three -masted schooner. flying signal for assis-- ance, was hidden from shore vision before sundown tonight by a series of snow squalls. Although the distress signal was seen early in the day fro:o shore, the life savers at the Monomry Point station could not venture out. because of the great seas. and the revenue cutter Gresham was held up .n Proviucetown harbor by r4pair work. With continuation of the northeast gale in prospect it was feared that the little craft would net ride out the heavy seas safely du. 'ng sha night.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02
Violence Does Not Always Follow Lac
 bor Troubles.

New Yo.x. Dec. 1.-"More men ara killed as tine result of playing foot labor troubles: and more men ara hurt and arrested as the result of election brawls than all the strikes show" said John Mitchell. vice pres- .ident of the American Federation of Labor. today. speaking against the general impression that violence al- ways follows labor troubles. here to- night
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02
New Freight Steamship Line Between
 Boston and Galveston.

Boston. Dec. LA new freight steamship service between Boston and Galveston was started today. when the Clyde line steamer Algonquin sailed for the Texas port with general freight. She will call at Charleston, s. C.. on her way to Galveston and at Jackson vile on the way back. In the new service weekly sailings will be made.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02
Receiver for Two Companies Held by
 Chicago Subway Go.

Chicago. Dec. 1.-Receivers were ap- pointed today by Judge Kohlsaat in the United States circuit court for the Illinois Tunnel company and the Chi cago Warehouse and Terminal com pany-two companies held by the Chi cago Subway company.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02
End of ,n III- -suent Lifs.

San Antonio, Texas. Dec. 1.-"Dellb- crate attempt to end an ill-spent life were the words Of a note held in the hand of Sergt. Major Samuel F.. Bo- gart. Third cavalry. Y. s. A.. whose body was found on the roadside early today near Fort sam Houston. He had fired a hllllat ipls hlx h<Ai~>
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02
ESCAPED FROM CONVENT.
Young Woman Found Unconscious in i Chicago Park.

Chicago, Dec IA well dressed young woman was found in Lincoln park, here, today. unconscious. She was taken to a hospital and revived. She gave the name of Hazel Eliza beth Robertson Dillon of Holland, Mich. She told the police that she was injured by jumping from tree while escaping from a convent in Tsrrytown. N. Y., some days ago. She declared that her father is an official of the Oregon Short Line railroad at Glenns Ferry. ldaho At a hotel last night she registered as Hazel Robin son.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02
Strikers Plan to Fight Further Evlc-
 tons.

Ludlow, Mass, Dec. 1.-The striking operatives of the bagginE mills of tho Ludlow Manufacturing associates have engaged counsel with a view to fight Ing further evictlons by the mill own- CTS. Strike leaders said tonight, how ever that they can hardly hope to sa- cure the writ in time 10 prevent the ousting Of a dozen more families to- morrow morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02
Roller Costs cotch s1 loco.

New York, Dec. Frank Gotch, the champion wrestler of the world, again caught Tartar tonight in Dr. B. F. Roller, formerly an amateur and now a professional of Seattle, Wash. Gotch had agreed to forfeit s1,000 if he failed to throw Roller in fifteen minutes, and at the end of the bout both men were on their feet and fighting bitterly for a winning hold
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02
Hunter Seriously Iniured-Feaee Fell
 on Him.

White Plains N. r., Dec. 1.-Fletch- CT Harper, members of an old and wealthy New York family, is in d seri- oiis cor diticn at the country mansion of Eugene $. Reynal. near here. suffer ing from injuries sustained when the hunter toppled over fence which rolled on h:m. crushing a number oi bones. last Saturday.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02
pr. Cook Said to Be at MuIdoon's sani
 tariuu,

New York. Dec. 2.-Dr. Frederick A. Cook. who mysteriously dropped from public view on Saturday last, is taking the cure at Billy" Muldoons sanitari- um near White Plains, N. r.. according to the New York Times this mo~ping Mrdoon denies that Cook Is there or that st least if he is there he came under an assumed nzua
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02
Accepts $f,5oo a Year Position.

Toledo, O.. Dec. 1.-Announcement was made today that Birchard A. Hayes. son of the late President Ruth erford B. Hayes, has accepted the posi- ton of third assistant city solicitor, a position peying S1,500 year salary. Mir. Hayes is a member of prominent law firm here.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02
Attorney General HoIoonb More Com
 fortahle.

Southington, Conn.,, Dec. 1.-Attor- ney General Marcus Holcomb, who is suffering from an attack of gastritis, was said to be resting comfortably at his home here tonight The attack is not a severe one, though he will be confined to the house for several days
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02
pemsrest Wins First in PIsyoF.

New York. Dec. 1.-The first game of the triple tie between Demarest, professional 1s.2 balk line biniard championship was won tonight al Madison Square Garden by Calvin Demarest of Chicago frem Harry R Cline of Philadelphia by . scors of EoI to 3sS The winners hixhest run psE 'tes. while Cline reached io1. D<merest. generally speaking. sutclsxss< kks op- nnrAnA II|TlI
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02
Cooke Records al, copenhagen.

Copenhagen. Dec. 1.S--The American minister. Maurice F.. FigAn. replying to the invitation Of Rector Torp. of the university of Copenhagen. said that he would be delighted to attend the examination of pr. Cooks rec ords if they arrived before he sails for the United States on leave of ab- sence
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02
RuraIars Get $500.

Amsterdam, N Y, Dec. 1.-The of- fees of city treasurer and district at torney of this city were entered by burglars during the noon hour today and approximately $500 secured The treasurer occupies rooms in the sam5 building occupied by the police depart ment
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02
Pullman Car Plant for petroit.

Lansing, Mich. Dec. 1.--Articles of incorporation were filed today with the secretary of state by the Pullman Car company of Chicago, with a capital of $750,00O. It is understood that the company already owns real estate in Detroit and will shortly begin the erec- tion of a big plant in that city for the manufacture of cars.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02
s1.oo0 Fire at southinaton.

Southington. Conn. Dec. Fire of an unknown origin this afternoon. de- stroyed a. barn belonging to Alexander Stack, causing a loss of about $1, 900. Two cows were burned.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02
Bridgeport Man on New Board of DI-
 rectors.

New York. Dec. 1.-Lewis R. Speare of Boston was unanimously reelected president of the American Automobile association at the first meeting of the new board of directors for 1910, held here today. Among the directors elected is F. T. Staples of Bridgeport, Conn
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02
The eunboat Princeton Ran Ashore.

Astorias Ore, Dec. 1.-The gunbuat Princeton, en route to Nicaragua, via San Francisco. while off Willapa harbor Monday night, ran on the North Spit. She was lowed off Tues day and brought inside the hRrbor She suffered a few minor injuries.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02
Caught Carrying vsnison Out of the
 Adirondacks.

Albany, N Y. Dec. 1.--While en- deavoring to carry venison out Of the Adirondacks in three suitcases, Oliver H. Whitford of Wells was detected by Frank Stanyon, Hamilton county game protector, arrested and fined s100, according to a report by Stan yon to the forest, fish and game de- psrtment today. The confiscated ven- ison was received in Albany today and Eiven to local chaEitsole institu-
 ,-
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02

Bridgeport.-Thep proposed city mis- sion to be established by the Bridge port Christian union. incorporated, is assured. as an organization was ef fected Monday afternoon and plans plans made to taka m aottr1 work
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02

Constantinople. Dec. 1.-According to an official despatch received here to- day from Bitlis, Asiatic Turkey, sev- eral small villages In that vicinity have been destroyed by an earthquake. No lives are reported to have been lost.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02

Chief Forester Clifford Pinchot made another attack on the monopolies an1 special interests that he declares ne trying to secure possession of the country's coal fields and water powers.
 Emperor William, in his speech opening the reichstag. said one of the governments principal tasks was to fortify the financial position of the empire. He referred to the triple alIi- ance as guaranteeing the peace of Eu- rope.
 The French Government will call Ze- lava to account for outrages commit ted upon French citizens residing in Nicaragua. President Zelaya is will ing to retire providing the congress .s permitted to select a provisional pres ident in his stead, but the revolution ists demand recognition of their pro- visional government.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02
RECORD HIGH FLIGHT IN GALE.
Hubert Latham Reaches 1,600 Feet
 With Wind 40 Miles an Hour.

Mourmelon, France, Dec. 1.-Battling against a wind of nearly forty miles an hour. Hubert Latham. the French aeronaut, attained a height today of between 457 and 300 metres (about 1900 feet), beating the official worlds record.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02
Broke her Neck While Hanging Out
 Clothes,

New Haven. Dec 1.-While hanging out clothes on the roof of her home, 30 Olive street. late today, Mrs. Har- riet Pedrick slipped and fell three sto- ries to the sidewalk below, breaking her neck Sch was 45 years old and leaves a husband and son.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02

Tokio. Dec. Admiral Togo, chief of the general staff of the navy, retires today from the naval command, and becomes a member of the military council. He is succeeded in his earlier office by Vice Admiral Sir Gera Ijuin.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02

Colonel Roosevelt and Party arrived at Londiain. British East Africa. all in good health.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02

Annoy, China, Dec. 1.--The officers of
 the Marine hospital today announced the raising of the Philippine quaran- tine against Annoy. which had contin- ued since April Is.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02

The New York Court of Appeals has upheld the decision of the lower courts finding members of Typograph- ical union, No. s, guilty of contempt of court.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02
Cabled Paragraphs

Rome, Dec. 1.-John G. A. Leishman, the new Amrican ambassador to Italy, arrived here today. He was met at the railway station by the attaches of the embassy.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02
Doubtful if Cause Will Ever Be
 Known
Derby FeIt the Shock.

Derby. Conn. Dee. 1.-The explosion of the boiler in the factory of Rad eliffe Brothers in Shelton tonight shook this place up thoroughly and broke many panes of glass in the houses and stores of the town. No one was in- iil1red e-.1
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02

Maurice Cornell, Survivor of the Greedy North pole expedition, declares his belief that Dr. Frederick A. Cook reached the pole.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02

Col. Cyrus Lears, who commandet the Forty ninth Negro infantry dnr. ing the civil war, died at Upper San. dusky, O.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02
Steamship Arrivals.

At Trieste: Nov. 26, Martha Wash ington. from New York.
 At I.ivsrpeol: Dec. 1. Ultonia- from MAN XQIk
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02

There are more than hundred firms manufacturing chocolate in the United Statsa
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02

The New York. Telephone. Company has made five-cent reduction m su;i- urban calls.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02
A. Mex. TwombIy Seriously III.

New York, Dec. 1.-Hamilton McK Twombly, director of many of the com panies of the New York Central sys- tenn as well as of other railroads, is seriously i'll at his home in Madison. N. J.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02
Condensed Telegrams

Capt. John Downing. aged los years. died at Dover. Del.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02

The Proposed Merger of Copper n- terests is stin in progress according to announcement by J. P. Morgan 's
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02

Premier Moret, of Spain, proposes sweeping reforms for municipal ad- ministration
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02

Duke Carl Theodor of Bavaria, a f nous eye specialist. died at Bayreut
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02

Moseow has the lowest priced daily publication. u caass fAsfhknE,
The Ordway new era., 1909-02-12

that tried conclusions with the
railway his discontinue GiTahes warthoes
of other foufooted beasts cranes
varieties all help to swell the
population of the animal kingdom.
on evidence notice by the focks
soaring distance ready to pick the
bones of his latest kill"
There Africa lions eopards and
these the president and his party shoot
But having declined the offer Of
permit British Colonial Office the ordinary
president will take out his arrival at Nom
lowing:
Two elephants rhnoceroses hippopotami 81
antelope including wild smaller cats
jackal gembok bongo zebras two chez
tabs two earth hogs two
wolves chevroans colob other fur monkey
storks ostrches and chinr
panzee.
forbidden giranes, wild asses eand
zebra female elephants vuures Of spece
saddle storks ork crowned okap
phus female
The Ordway new era., 1909-02-12
Special Round Trip Homeseekers'
Rates to New Mexico and Texas.

On the first and third Tuesdays of
each month, during the entire year.
the Colorado & Southern Railway will
sell round trip Homeseekers' tickets
to great many points in New Mexico
and Texas at one fare plus $500 for
the round trip. Final limit twenty-five
days, allowing liberal stop-over privil-
eges. For detailed information. rates.
etc. call on the Colorado & Southern
agent, or address \. f. Fisher. General
Passenger Agent, Denver, Colorado.
The Ordway new era., 1909-02-12

any is lure alone. Some these hardy who live
excitement that it supplies have kened 1t to the taking
as IN he case of the hunter there Is no animal 100 oi
and no jungle thick That is side of the fasci
mat II holds The other is for the stayathomes and
oIow big game hunting by reading about it.
may lind some soace in reading of the preparations
PRESIDENT Roosevelt is making for himself and his party
weapons which will be carried, of the camp equipage
The game that may be encountered.
tents that being provided Mr. Roosevelt and his
are OF green waterproof ska material light in tex
na an entire tent with its elescopng pole weighs only
IL Is essential that its color be this because
TACT mat rhnoceros reckoned by big game hunters
most dangerous and vicious of all wild animals Will
"hite tent the moment he It, matter II the tent
surrounded by whole caravan of attendants One can
AZ Tue restless slumber of hunter who goes to sleep
knowledge that he might have his life crushed out at
eht by the infuriated charge of of these vicious
esides being y, o, ,,, u, ~. ,,,+ uoh attack
so essential that the be insect proof Africa Is
win many kinds Of poisonous insects, and while hunt
m guard against their bites by day, yet, without an abb
shsectproof tent to sleep onights the white man
eeks big game in Africa is liable be bitten by some
numerous poisonous insects the tents that are
ri Tor Mr. Roosevelt said to be proof against
~ est ~ thing that crawls or flies.
pole that with tent is made bicycle steel
a. ~ IL OF telescope pattern weighs only three pounds
extended to height of eight feet Each tent Will
uate four persons The hunters will sleep pneu-
s,attresses These when Debated can be rolled up in
ets ,u @ larger than blanket Very light Hudson bay
Ja, WIN be furnished with each mattress.
ar is furnishing the arms and ammunition, but from
uu source 1t learned that the president and his
ns pe equipped with the .405 Winchester, weapon OF
to sn power and very fiat trajectory. Some idea OF
th ot ts shocking power may be from the state
07 ne impact of its bullet is equivalent to the lifting
pounds one foot The bullets soft pointed. which
lss ney VIII mushroom" hitting This is the kind
snms makes MAJ only small hole when entering the side
soms. but mushroomns impact. cuts on its exit
~ themes As large cocoanut
el reliance for Jungle work 70 likely to be the
's English express rins. This rins ranges in weight