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Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-04

on this point. Dr. Cook will be ad- vised immediately of the society's ac- tion. Committee Debate Lasted Two Hours.
 Present at the meeting of the board of managers were fifteen men, all of whom are prominent in the scientific world. After the report of the sub committee was submitted, there was a debate lasting more than two hours, but finally the board voted to accept the report of the three experts, who believed without any question of doubt that Commander Peary reached the North pole on April $. 1909.
 Medal Also for Captain Bartlett.
 In addition to awarding Commander Peary a special gold medal as a token of the highest honor the society can bestow upon him, it was also decided that medal be given to Capt. A. C.. Bartlett, who was declared by the so ciety to have displayed able seaman ship. pertinacious effort and able management during the Peary Arctic expedition.
 Peary Explains Not Calling at Navy
 Department.
 Portland, Me, Nov. 3.-@I am ex- tremely gratified at the action of the board of managers of the National Geographic society, and greatly ap- preciate the honor, which they have conferred upon me in voting the med al" said Commander Peary, when in formed of the action of the society to- day.
 When questioned about the comment on the fact that he did not call at the navy department while in Washing ton, he stated he arrived in Wash ington late in the forenoon, went be- fore the sub committee of the Nation al Geographic society immediately aft CT lunch, was with the committee un- til after the department closed, and was obliged to leave for New York on the midnight train.
 Commander Peary returned today from Washington. He and his family will move to their Washington resi- dence next week closing their sum- mer home at Eagle island.
 "We Must Be Shown" Evidently ., Meaning pr. Cook.
 Washington, Nov. 3.-"We must be shown" was the comment of Prof Willis l.. Moore, president of the so- ciety, in speaking of "other explorers whose records are to be subjected to a rigid scientific test looking. to a speedy settlement of the question of priority in the Cook and Peary claims of dis covery of tine pole. Professor Moore declared that the society and its fifty thousand members will spare no ex- penes to have this question settled The committee of scientists to be appoint ed later will be authorized to go to Copenhagen, or any other place, to make their investigations. Dr. Cooks name was not directly alluded to in the statement given out by the so- ciety, but the resolutions adopted were clearly directed at him.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-04
SEARCHING THE HILLS
 FOR TWO FLEEING NEGROES
Should They Be Caught Lynching
 Will Follow.

Sutton. w. Va. Nov. 3.-Two organ ized parties of men are tonight SCOUT ing the hills of this county. searching for two negroes believed to have aid ed Charles Lewis. also a negro. in a dastardly, assault upon Mrs. Mary Lockhold,N wife of a prosperous farm CT. today. near the small settlement of Exchange. If the negroes are caught lynching is not improbable. Lewis. the only known member of the party of three. who are thought to have been implicated in the deed. is dead. having been shot and killed by a posse of men late today while endeavorin@ to escape near this place.
 According to Deputy Sheriff Will jams, the three negroes late last night went to the home of George LoclChold. living but a few miles from this place. and after tying the farmer to tree and whipping him on the bare back with willow switches, attempted to assault Mrs. Lockhold Persons who happened to be passing the Lockhold farm heard the screams of the woman and the negroes fled at the approach of the passersby.
 A posse of farmers was organized within a short space of time. and aft CT a twenty -four hours hunt, Lewis, one of the supposed trio Of negroes. was apprehended. As he turned to flee from his pursuers. after being or -dered to throw up his hands, he was shot and killed.
 Sutton. w. Va. Nov. 3.-Late to- night news reached here that one of the pursuing posses had surrounded the two missing negroes in swamp near the scene of the crime.
 At midnight a telephone communi- cation was received from Gassaway stating that two negroes thought to have been implicated in the assault on Mrs. Loclthold had been captured near that place and placed in jail. Men with rifles are said to be guarding the jail against possible lynching party.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-04
Tammany Begins Gloomy Work of Setting Its
 House in Order for Four Years
RUMOR THAT MURPHY WILL BE OPPOSED
Iammany Leader Murphy Denies that He Has Any In- tention of Resisnins- Tammany Also Lost Ground in ihe Aldermanc Distrcts-Greates Victory for Re- form that New York City Has Ever Seen.

New York; Nov. 3.-Battle-scarred Tammany. which yesterday elected a mayor but lost a city took up today the gloomy work of setting it's house in order for four years of avowed an- u-Tammany government in New York city.
 What Election Analysis Shows.
 Analysis shows that the election. which resulted in the defeat by the fusion forces of every important Tam many democratic candidate below the mayor. was more of a victory for the nti-Tammany democrats who lined up with the republicans under the fu- sion banner than for the straight-out republicans Anti-Tammany demo- crats, elected on the republican, fusion ticket. will for four years be i'm abso- lute control of the city's purse strings They will have a clear majority in the board of estimate, one of the most powerful municipal bodies in any city In the world. and will thereby have the disbursement of more than a bil- lion dollars of the citys money
 The board of estimate. as elected. includes. besides Mayor elect Gaynor who in the past has been strong anti-machine man-five anti-Tamma- ny democrats and two republicans The 16 votes allotted 10 the various members of the board are so distrib- uted that besides Justice Gaynor's three ballots, the -Tammany dem ocrats will have nine and the republi- cans four.
 In this board. according to the anti Tammany democrats. is to be found the nucleus of what they believe will provide complete reorganization of their party in New York
 Tammany Leader Denies Persistent
 Rumors.
 Persistent rumors today had it that the attempt to create a new order of things for the New York city democ- racy was already under way Charles F. Murphy, who succeeded Richard Croker as Tammany leader. came out with formal denial of these rumors. at the same time denying report that he was 10 be deposed from the lead ership.
 T have no intention of resigning." said Murphy. T have not heard of any opposition to me within the party and I have heard nothing about these reported rumblings of discontent and approaching revolt"
 croker Out of Politics Forever.
 The presence of Richard Croker in the city was matter of considerable speculation to those who were study
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-04
MRS. EMMELINE PANKHURST
 .. ARRIVES IN WASHINGTON.
Famous English suffrasette to Plead
 Cause at National Capital.

Washington. Nov. 3--Mrs. Emmeline c. Panlzhurst, the English "suffragette" leader. arrived here today from New York to plead the cause of womens suffrage.
 Concerning this county, Mrs. Pank- hurst said that the proposition to give women the right of the elective fran chise is daily gaining momentum and that public sentiment seems to be gaining in favor of it. ultimately woman's suffrage in your country is obliged to come" she declared. land it will be good thing for America, too. It is one of the most absurd things have ever heard of that your women have not the right to vote. There is every good reason why they should ex- ercise the full rights of citizenship, through the franchise, and none that I know of why they aren't just as much entitled to it as men,"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-04
FOOTBALL IS BARBARoUs.
 OUGHT TO BE ABOLISHED
Comment by Archbishop Ryan on
 Death of Student Burke.

Philadelphia. Nov s.-"Football as played at present by the college teams of this country is barbarous and ought to be abolished" said Arch bishop Ryan today. Instead they should play association football. as it ss calied nowadays. II is the kind we played when I was at college. where the players kick the ball and not each other''
 Archbishop Ryan's comment was brought out by the death of Michael Burke. student at the Medico- Chi rurgical college, who received fatal injuries in a game last Saturday. Burke, whose home was in Shenan doah. was a member of the cathedral parish while attending college here and was personally known to the archbishop. Burke's funeral, which will be attended by a number of He'd ico- Chirurgical students. will be held tomorrow at Shenandoah.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-04
Report of Sub Committee of Scientists Adopted
 by National Geographic Society
NAVAL OFFICER REACHED NORTH POLE
Examination of Explorers Records and Proof Conclusive Evidenc, of His laim-Ihe Question of Priority in the Discovery to Be Vigorously Followed UP-Dr. Cook to Be Advised Once of the Socety's Action.

Washington, Nov. 3.-Commander Robert E. Peary was today voted gold medal by the National Geographlc society for reaching the north pole.
 The board of managers at meeting today accepted unanimously the report of It's sub committee of scientists who had examined the explorers records and proofs, and found them to be con- elusive cf his earn that he had reach e1 the rUle.
 Rsrcrt of Sub Committee.
 The report of the subcommittee of experts before whom Commander Pea ry appeared with his records and in struments .was-as follows:
 "The subcommittee to which was referred the task of examining the records of Commander Peary in evil dence of his having reached the north pole beg to report that they have com plested their task.
 Commander Peary has submitted to this subcommittee his original journal and records of observations to- gether with all of his instruments and apparatus and certain of the most i'm portant Of the scientific results of his expedition. These have been carefully examined by your subcommittee and they are unanimously of the opinion that Commander Peary reached the north pole on Apru Q. ltUS.
 They also feel warranted in stat anr that tha organization, planning and management of the expedition, its complete success and it's scientific re suits reflect the greatest credit on the ability of Commander Robert E. Peary, and render him worthy of the highest honsrs that the National Geographic socisty can bestow upon him.
 HENRY GANNETT,
 "C. M CHESTER.
 70. H. TITMANN."
 Resolutions Adopted.
 The resolutions adopted follow:
 Whereas Commander Robert E. PeaSy has reached the north pole, the goal sought for centuries; and.
 'FWpeweas, This is the greatest geo. graDh1cal achievement that this society can hnve opportunity to honor; there "Rerolved. That q special medal be awarded to Commander Peary.
 sElpsoE~sAs That the question of wAmthse or not any one reached the A@xfh pcle prior to 1909 be referred to &ho committee on research with in ek managers a subcommittee of ex- perts who stlaiI have authority to send l for papers or make su6h journeys as may be necessary to Inspect original | records, and that this action of the | socisty be communicated at once to those who have evidence of import Anee."
 Dr.. Cook Notified. Of far-reaching importance is the gocietVs action in deciding to follow up vigorously the question of priority In the discovery of the North pole. The scientists win spare no expense fin order that they may be convinced
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-04
Chicago Building Commissioner and
 Architect Held for Grand Jury.

Chicago Nov. 3.-Murdock Camp bell, building commissioner of Chi cago. and Edward Hogan, an archi- tect. were held to a grand jury to- night by coroner's jury, after it had investigated the collapse of-a building in which three men were. killed and many others were injured last Sen tember. After the fall of the build ing Coroner Hoffman employed spe- cial architects to make an inquiry, and they reported that the building was overloaded
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-04
PosToFFIcE DEPARTMENT,
 AUDITORS ANNUAL REPORT.
Deficiency of s17,47e,77o, Increase of
 s56e,4o1 Over Last Year.

Washington. Nov. 3.-A postal deH- ciencs of $17.47s,770. an increase of S569.491 over last year, was announced in the annual report of Merritt O.. Chance, the auditor of the postoffice department which was made public today. The audited revenues for the fiscal year ending June 30 last amounted 10 s203,562,3s3 an increase of 6.31 per cent over the preceding year. The audited expenditures in- creased GOT per cent, including losses by fire, burglary, etc.
 There were 6.700 additional post offices authorized to issue money or ders. In round number s1.0S9, ,0O0, ,000 represents the value of the T2.479. .4O9 issued and 7O,503,459 paid domestic and international money orders with the fees prescribed by law
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-04
95 PER CENT. FAVOR STRIKE,
 NEW HAVEN ROAD CLERKS VOTE
Date of Calling Strike May Be De-
 termined Today,

New Haven, Nov S.-Nationa1 Or ganfzer J. J. Forester announced to- night that of the votes cast by the union clerks in the freight and yard departments of the New York New Haven & Hartford railroad 95 per cent. were in favor of a strike. A meeting will be held tomorrow morn ing, at which the time for calling the strike will be determined upon. The officials of the road refuse to make any statement other than to say that they are prepared to meet any exigencies that may arise.
 Among the demands of the clerks and which General Manager Higgins has refused to. grant is a minimum wage of $2 day and pay for overtime
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-04
Town of Saratoga Springs Remains
 "Wet"

Saratoga, N. r., Nov. 3.-The advo- cates of no-license have made consid- erable gains in Saratoga county as the result of yesterdays election. Thirteen towns voted on the question. Seven remained in the license column, but five towns. Wilton, Northumberland Malta. Corinth and Saragota vent dry" The last two are two converts to the prohibition cause. The town of Saratoga Springs, where the races are held, remains wet" for no vote on the question was taken there yesterday.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-04
ABANDONMENT OF NEW YORK
 CRIMINAL COURTS BUILDING.
s2,ooo,ooo Structure. Nine Years Old,
 Declared Unsafe.

New York. Nov. 3.-Abandonment of the criminal courts building a two million dollar structure only nine years old. was ordered by the police tonight after report by the superindent of buildings that the walls might collapse. Inspectors condemned the building several days ago.
 While the building is of stone and apparently substantial, it was built be fore the days of steel reinforcement and subway excavations have caused its foundations to sag. The building has been the scene of many famous trials, including the Thaw and Molin- eaux. Of late new cracks in the walls and ceilings have been discoV- cred almost daily and the justices of the courts have been much alarmed.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-04
CHAIRMAN ALDRIcH
To Carry on Campaign of Financial
 Education from the Rostrum.

Washington. Nov. 3.-The campaign of financial education which will be carried on from the rostrum by Chairman Aldrich Of the monetary commission will stretch from Chicago to Milwaukee during next week
 Senator Aldrich and A. Piatt An drew. who has just taken the oath of office as director of tho mint. and has beon serving as an expert on tho mon- etary commission. will leave New York next Friday morning for Chicago. At Chicago the party will he entertained at luncheon Saturday afternoon and that night at a banquet Senator AL drich will deliver his first address in the way of elucidating the monetary problems for the information of the country aI large
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-04
CAPTAIN PRITcHARD's LAST TRIP
Commander of the Mauretania Hands
 in His Resignation.

New York, Nov 3.-Captain John Pritchard, commodore of the Cunard line. who began his fifty three years service at sea in 150-ton. schooner and who ends it in command of the 39,000-ton steamship Mauretania, an nounced today upon sailing for Liver pool that he had handed in his resig- nation to the Cunard line He said that he did not expect to bring the ship back on her next voyage. There are plenty of young captains waiting and they ought to be given a chance. said Captain Pritchard. He is 63 years old and has been thirty years in the Cunard service
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-04
Taking the Heathenism Out of Busi- ness and Softeninu It's Hard Lines.

New York, Nov. 3.-Clergymen in- vt1ed shops. factories and theaters in New York today as a part of mis- sion plan which the Presbyterian Board of Home Missions has been car rying on in St. Louis, Chicago, New ark, Buffalo and Rochester. Factory packing cases and chorus girls bag gage were used as pulpits and large audiences listened to short sermons by preachers who sought to take the heathenism out of business and soften it's hard lines"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-04
DANGER OF DISORDER ENDED.
5reathitt County People Hear Enough
 Election neturns and Go Home.

Jackson. Ny. Nov. 3.-By dusk to- night all the Breathitt county folk who live outside Jackson had heard enough election returns and after fir ing their pistols intermittently for a while, rode out of town. lt Is believed that their departure ended any dan ger of disorder as d result of yester- days election, which went democratic. The Cynthanla company of state mil- itia left for home today. The Lexing- ton soldiers will remain during the sitting of court which will end next Saturday.
 The Cynthania company. which re- mained in the streets ot Jackson last night without attempting 70 interrupt the firing of pistols fin the air, did not haze single round of ammuni- ton during their stay in Jackson. it was learned today.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-04
Delta Upsilon Fraternity Golden Ju-
 hiIee.

Boston. Nov. 3.-Delegates from va rious parts of the country and Canada gathered here today for the celebra- ton of the diamond jubilee of the Delta IIpsilon fraternity. The climax Of the convention will be the annual dinner at Hotel Somerset on Friday. at which it is expected that Governor Hughes of New York. President Faniiee of Brown university. and Hol- man F. Day of Lewiston. Me, will be the speakers
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-04
6o,ooo PERSONS IN NEED OF
 SHELTER AND LIFE COMFORTS
Appeal to American National Red
 Cross From Turkey.

New York. Nov. 3.-Oscar s. Straus ambassaSor to Turkey, has been so impressed with the suffering of wo- men and children since the massacres in Asiatic Turkey last spring. that he appealed by cablegram today to the New York state branch of the Ameri- can National Red Cross
 With the approach of winter" cabled Mir. Straus, fully sixty thou sand women and children in Cilicia. whose husbands and fathers were mas sacred in April. are sorely in need of shelter and the necessaries of life. Funds exhausted. Appeal urgent. Kindly make public"
 The state branch of the Red Cross announced that contributions may be made to Jacob H. Schiff. at 800 Fifth avenue New York
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-04
BRITAIN'S RELIEF FROM
 AMERICAN BEEF TRUST"
Arrival in London of Carload of Chilled
 Meat from Australasia.

London. Nov. 3.-The arrival in the Thames of a cargo of chilled beef from Australasia, said to be in tiptop con dition, is heralded here today as fore shadowing the relief of the British meat market from the danger of be- ing throttled by the American beef trust"
 Previous attempts to bring chilled beef from Australasia has failed, the time of transportation being so great that the meat invariably was con- demned upon its receipt. The frozen varietysfrom that source brings scarce ly half the price paid for American chilled beef. Traders here claim that if the present shipment is in so good condition as reported that Australasia will be able to more than make up the shortage caused by the increased home consumption by America.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-04
FUNERAL OF PRINCE ITO.
Most Widespread Demonstration of Sympathy Ever Seen in Japan.

Tokio, Nov. 4-The funeral of Prince Ito. who was assassinated at Harbin took place today. It was great state ceremony, magnificent in point of dis play The popular demonstration of sympathy was the most widespread ever seen in Japan. The funeral cer- emony at Hibya park ended at noon and the interment will take place at latter date at Olnorl
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-04
Pellasra and Hookworms Travel Hand
 in Hand.

Columbia, $ c. Nov 2.-Psllaefs and lhookWOrms travel hand In hand in their death=uealins work and until the hookworm Is routed the successful treatment Of the co-existent pellagra Is useless to attempt. according 10 pa, per by Dr. F. NJ. Sandwith of London which was read before the interna- tionsl conference on peilagra here to- day. One hundred and fifty prominent physicians and scientists from all sec- tions of the United States ars in at- tendance
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-04
IA MILES IN FOUR HOURS.
English Aviator, Henry Farman. Beats
 All Aeroplane Records.

Mourmelon. France. Nov. s.-Henry Farman. the English aviator. today won the Aichclin cup. beating all aero- plane records for duration and dis- tauce. He covered little over e32 kilometers O44 miles) in four hour, six minutes and twenty-hve seconds. The previous best record was made by Farnan at Bethany aviation field. Rheims. in August last. when he won the Grand Prix De la Champagne. traveling 1S0 kilometers GILES miies) in three hours. four minutes. fifty-six and two-fifths seconds.
 The weather today was ideal. 1t be- ing gray aud windless. although the cold was severe. The aviator was giv- en an ovation when he landed.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-04
Dishonest Secretary Sentenced to Au-
 burn Prison

Binghamton, N. Y, Nov. 3.--Adolphus Newton of Norwich. former secretary of the Chenango Cooperative Savings and Loan association, pleaded guilty today to the misappropriation of the company's funds and on his own re- quest was sentenced to Auburn prison for not less than one year or more than one year and ten months. New ton objected to the suspension of the sentence, to which the prosecuting at torney acQuiesced.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-04
2,7oo Lottery Tickets Seized.

San Juan. Porto Rico. Nov. 3--Tbe Porto Rican police today seized 2.70O lottery tickets which had been fe- ceived here by steamer from Santo Domingo The Introduction of lottery tickets in Porto Rico continues. but the authorities are making 2 strong effort tc prohibit the monthly importa- lions.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-04
President Taft consratuIates Japan's
 Emperor on His Birthday.

Washington Nov. 3.-President Taft has sent to the emperor of Ja- pan through the American embassay at Tokio. the following eongratulator telegram on his birthday: T tender your majesty my congratulations on this anniversary of your birth with wishes for your happiness and express sion Of the desire of the American reo- pie for the welfare of the Japanese em- pire and people"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-04
DR. COOK IN NEW YORK.
May Be Invited to Join Bernier's Pc.
 lar Expedition.

New York. Nov. 3.-.Dr Frederick A Cook came back to New York today and went quietly to his hotel to pre- pare his data on Arctic exploration is much fatigued after his western trip.
 The Brooklyn explorer may be in- vited to join the polar expedition of the Canadian explorer. Joseph k. Ser nier according to letter from Ser nier received today by B $. Osbon, secretary of the Arctic Club of Amer ica.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-04
PURSUED FOR THIRTY MILES. Murderer of a Family Arrested by a
 Constable.

Winnipeg. Man.. Nov. s.-After a pursuit on horseback for thirty miles. Constable Rasmussen today arrested John Mesci charged with the murder of his employer, George Thoburn. and ThOburn's wife and mother in law, Mrs Melvin at Quill lake Saskatch- evan. on Tuesday.
 Mesei who is A farm laborer, for merly lived at Sarna, Ont. He is said to have confessed to the triple mur- der.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-04

pr. Louis Schwab, Republican, has been elected mayor of Cincinnati.