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Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-28
WILL OF E. K. HARTMAN
 ADMITTED TO PROBATE
Special Guardian for the Minor Heirs Appointed.

Goshen N. Y, Sept. 27.-The will of E. H. Hartman was admitted to pro- bate by Surrogate John B. Swezey at Goshen today. Charles A. Peabody and c. c. Tegethoff. who witnessed the document, were present and made aff1- davit and the will was probated with out objection.
 MT Peabody presented papers in which Mrs. Hartman qualified as sole executrix and letters testamentary were granted to her.
 Joseph w. Gott, a Goshen attorney, who for twenty-five years had tran sacted most of the business growing out of the purchase of 45,000 acres of Orange county land by MT. Hartman, was appointed special guardian for the minor heirs.
 MT. Peabody said that he would not ask for the appointment of an apprais- CT for the estate at this time. but might do so later.
 It is possible that if the transfer tax appraiser appointed by the comptroller makes an appraisal satisfactory to the executrix that no other appraiser will be appointed. The transfer tax ap- praiser for Orange countyMf& w. J. Wygant of Newburgh.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-28
Earthquake Week
 Beginning Today
DEDUCTIONS OF AN AMERICAN
 voLcANoLoeIsT.
MEssINA AGAIN THE SCENE
Of Seismic Disturbances According to Prof. Perrett-sun, Earth and Moon in Line With Each Other.

Messina. Sept. 27.-Frank A. Ferret. the American volcanologist, who ar rived here today, believes from his scientific deductions that this part of sicily will again be the scene of seis- mic disturbances. Mir Perrett said: "wednesday. September 29, is the date most favorable for earthquakes or eruptions. At the time the sun, earth and moon are in line with one another ana the moon also is at it's nearest approach to the earth.
 GravitationaI Distortion.
 This combination occurs frequently, tending to produce gravitational dis tortion of the earth's form, namely to change the earth from a sphere to an ellipse. This extra strain often acts upon the weak spots in the earth's crust, causing them to give way and thus producing earthquakes or volcan- ic eruptions.
 Effect of Planets to Add Great Strain
 "On Wednesday it happens that the planet Mars is nearest to the earth and also most directly in line with the earth. sun and moon, while Saturn IS not far from the same line Ju- plter, although far on the other side of the sun, is also in a line with the earth. It is true that the effect of these planets is very much less than that of the sun and the moon, but when their effect is added the strain will be greater than usual. Thus consider that Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday next will be very dangerous Possibly nothing special will occur, but this will simply mean that the earth has resisted the danger that never t5eless existed.''
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-28
COMMODORE SMITHS r
 ESTATE OVER A MILLION.
Fortune Left by Stamford Man Goes to Family and Relatives.

Stamford, Sept. 27-More than a million dollars worth of property is disposed of by the will of James D.. Smith, the New York banker, who died a few days ago, which was offered for probate today. There are no public gifts. the members of the fam fly being the benehciaries, nephews, nieces and grandchildren having spe- cihc gifts of from s5,000 to s50,09O. Mir. Smith left his diamonds, jewels. paintings and the contents of Linden lodge to his daughter Helen, who also is to receive the residue of the estate in trust and upon her death one-half of the trust fund is to go to the son of the daughter Helen, who formerly was the wife of Homer S. Cummings, and the other half to children of the testator's son.
 A codicil of the will executed on September 10 of this year provides that $500 900 shall be left for a time in the business of the testator in New York, in order that the business may be continued. The will, drawn in 1907, covers over thirty typewriter pages.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-28
FIFTEEN CHILDREN BADLY
 INJURED IN SCHOOL PANIC
Explosion of Fireworks in Italian ceIsbratien Throws Pupils Into Fright.

Jersey City. Sept. 27.--A panic among the 1000 pupils of St. Anthony's Polish parochial school at Monmouth and Sixth streets caused by the explosion of fireworks in the street nearby resulted today in the injury of ffteen children. Only one is believed to be fatally hurt. Many others with minor bruises were taken home. but fifteen were sent to the hospitals.
 Reports that some of the Jersey City schools would be dynamited had been circulated for several days and wheA Italians began to explode fire works in the street in front of church next door in celebration of a festival, the children thought their school building was being blown up. They made . rush for the doors but found them closed. In the scramble to escape many of the children were kr ocked down and trampled upon un- til the pressure forced the doors open. Then the frightened children ran among the exploding fireworks and some of them were burned thereby.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-28
Donned Linen Duster and Old Black Slouch
 Hat for Trip Though Inky Darkness
SAW MONTANA COPPER MINERS AT WORK
Declares He Would Not Have Missed that Trip for the Word-I thrilling Auto Ride Over the Mountains President Sprains Tendon in His Right Foot-flying
 Trip to the Smelters-Presentedw with Golf Club Driver

aconda, then proceeded into the city and after brief address took the train for Butte. - The crowds which greeted him on the streets there were the iarg- est he had seen since leaving Chicago. The police had their hands full in |~opening a way for the automobile pro- cession and after the presidents car had passed the crowd swarmed in it's wake.
 The Descent Into the Mine, The descent of the mine occupied 2 1-2 minutes and during the journey there was nothing but blackness and silence.
 At the 1,20O-foot level, the two low CT cages dropped by the opening to allow the president to step out first. It was still inky. dark and gruesorne to those below when at lost there came the cheery voice of the presi- dent from the level calling to some of the newspaper men who were accom- panying him on the trip.
 How are you fellows down there ?' he inquired.
 There were still six hundred feet of blackness below the cage and Wed kind O like to get out" was the re- ply.
 Well, I don't know so much about that" called the president. T think I've got you safe where l want you at last"
 The opening of the level had been decorated with bunting and along the gallery the ordinary incandescent bulbs lighting the passage had given place to more bulbs of red, white and blue. The walk through the cross cut to the ore vein was about quar- ter of a mile. Through the darker places the president helped to light the way with his electric lantern, while the other members of the party jcarried candles.
 Accompanied by John Hays Hammond
 The whole method of copper mining was explained to the president. A member of the local committee who had accompanied MT. Taft down into the mine and who did not recognize John Hays Hammond in. an oilskin coat and sou'wester. started into ex- plain the system to him, too.
 But, perhaps, you have been in mine before?' suggested the commit teeman.
 Well, I have seen pictures and read about them.' replied Mir. Hammond.
 Presentation at Butte.
 At Butte the president received a full sized golf club driver made of cop per, silver and gold, the three metals which have made the Butte camp fa- nous. On the head of the driver the following inscription was engraved:
 William Howard Taft, champion, 1909-191S, and then some Butte, Mont, Sept. 27, 1s0s."
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-28
UTICA MYSTERY SOLVED.
Recent Kidnapping and Murder of
 Italian Children.

Utica, N. Y.,. Sept. 27.-The niys- tery which for many days surround ed the kidnapping of three little Ital- ian children and the murder of two of them in the Eagle street culvert two weeks ago last Sunday night, was solved today, the police say beyond a question of doubt. when they obtain ed a full confession from Theodore Rizzo, man who has been held as a suspect for more than a week.
 g A volume of circamstantial evidence which the police had been gathering for days pointed directly to Rizzo, but until this morning he denied all connec- tion with the crime. Rizzo says that his original purpose was to assault the little girls, but when. they threatened to tell their fathers. he shot them, and the :ittle boys as we'll leaving all three for dead
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-28

son I added to the flag my instruments and certain of my records
 Expedition Took Ample Outfit.
 pr. Cook laid further emphasis on the ample outfit he says he took with him, and insists that the sledges, clothes and boots made by the natives at Annootok were better than any that could have been taken to the north from civilization. On the first stages of his journey, he said, he took ten EsRimos with him, and might have had Pos for the asking. Eight of these he turned back, reserving Etukishuk and Aweeiah, with 2t doys and two sledges. for the last dash.
 The collapsible canoe which was not mentioned in his first narrative and appeared subsequently, in the lecture given at Copenhagen was described to- light Tn full. The frame, pr. Cook said, formed part of one of the sledges and She canvas covering djd .iuty for a tent when ot in use on the water. Lecture illustrated With Northernmost
 Pictures.
 The lantern slides with which the lecture was illustrated, Dr. Cook was careful to explain. were taken, some of them by John R. Bradley. his back CT, in the early stages of the journey, and still others on previous expedi- tions, but all the northernmost pie lures were of his own taking. They added conviction to his description of the surprising smothness of the ice. His first sight of the sun in April. a date which some astronomers have said should have ben earlier. he explained was delayed by the mists which ob- scured the horizon at that time for almost a week
 Tonight in giving credit to those ex- plorers who have preceded him. Dr. Cook omitted the name of Command CT Peary, which on previous occasions he has always included.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-28

Helena, Mont, Sept 27.-Attired in a linen duster and an old black slouch hat. and swinging an electric lantern at his side, President Taft was locked in narrow iron cage and dronned 1,200 feet through darkness into the depths of the famous old Leonard cop per mine at Butte today. He had the rare experience of seeing miners at work with a giant drill in a vein of high grade ore which sparkled green with it's wealth of mineral.
 Hall an Hour Under Ground
 After half an hour under ground the president was brought to the surface, blinking in the glare of the monday sun. He was cheered by the crowd of curious people gathered at the hoist. He declared enthusiastically. .'I would not have missed it for the world"
 Interesting Experiences.
 It was the presidents first visit to the Montana copper region and be- tween the smelters at Anaconda and the mines at Butte he had a series of interesting experiences. Not the least of these was a thrilling automobile ride over the mountains from Butte to the mouth of the Leonard mine. The grades were steep and winding, but the chauffeurs were experienced men, and, while there was apparently no threat of danger at any staF, of the trip a sigh of relief went up when MT. Taft had once more been safely aboard the Mayflower for the run to Helena.
 Address at State Fair Grounds.
 On arriving at Helena he went di- rectly to the state fair grounds. where, after viewing portion of the exhibits, he made an open air: address and wit messed a race of cowboys. Deturning to the city MT. Taft reviewed pa rade of school children.
 At Spokane Today.
 Leaving Helena this evening he headed directly for Spokane, where he. is expected tomorrow to deliver his formal speech on the conservation of the natural resources and the recla- nation of arid lands.
 President sprained Foot Tendon.
 President Taft walked with limp when he first got off the train this morning at Anaconda, the result of sprained tendon in his. right foot. The accident happened at Beverly, but he suffered little inconvenience from it un- til today when his foot was considera- bly swollen. There is nothing serious about the hurt and MT. Taft did not let it interefere in any way with his plans. ~
 Greeted by Large Crowds. The president made a flying trip through the Washoe smelter of the Amalgamated Copper company at An
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-28
Yoakum Good Roads Party Did Not
 Stop at Hartford.

New Haven, Conn, Sept 27.-The members of the B. F. Yoakum good roads party from Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas and Louisiana arrived here tonight over the New York, New Ha- ven and Hartford railroad from West erly, R. l. Indictment weather pre- vented their stopping at Hartford as had been planned. The party tonight rendered banquet to State Highway Commissioner Macdonald. who is also president of the National Good Roads associations The tourists will leave for the west tomorrow morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-28
MRS. cHAUNcEY N. oEPEW
 PAINFULLY INJURED IN PARIS
Public Tsxicsb in Collision with Her
 Automobile.

Paris, Sept. 27.-Mrs. Chauncey M. Depew met with a painful accident on Saturday while riding in an automo- bile on the Champs EIysees. A pub lie taxicab collided with her autonno- bile. and Mrs. Depew was cut about the forehead by broken glass. It was at first feared she might lose the sight of an eye, but this danger is now pass el and with the senator she will sail Nbr New York Saturday.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-28
0aynor's Candidacy Endorsed by La
 bor Organization.

New York, Sept 27-Justice Will Ham J. Gaynor, whose candidacy for the New York mayoralty has been en- dorsed by several independent and emf-independent political organiza- tions, received the endorsement tonight of a labor organization calling itself the "Workman's Political Party and claiming to voice the sentiments of 33 900 members. The democratic ex- ecutiye committee of Brooklyn voted tonight to support Justice Gaynor in the democratic city sconvention Sen stor McCsrren. the Brooklyn leader, characterized Justice-Gay as the Tsmmany candidate
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-28
FOUR KILLED IN WISCONSIN.
Freight Train Crashes Into Party or
 Handcar.

Wausau, Wis, Sept. 27.-Four per- sons were instantly killed and three others injured last evening in a col lision between a freight train and handcar near Edgar, this county.
 A party of nine persons was return ing from church at Poniatowaski and had reached the rocky cut on the road when the freight car crashed into the handcar, throwing it against the
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-28
1. FIGHTING OVER SANTA CLAUS.
Two Japanese Firms Claim to Have
 Patented the American Saint.

ss Victoria, B. C., Sept. 27.-News was brought by the steamship Empress of China that thirty thousand models of Santa Claus consigned to American dealers by a Japanese firm are held up at Kobe pending a claim for alleged infringement of patent brought by an- other Japanese firm. Both firms admit having copied the figures from copies taken to Japan from the United States.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-28
U. s. National Guard Increased 5000
 Durinu Last Year.

Los Angeles. Sept. 27.-Dpring the last year the national guard of the United States has increased in nu- mercial strength eight thousand, ac- cording to the report of Gen. J. A. Drain. chairman of the executive com mittee, before the annual convention of the National Guard association to- day.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-28
NATIONAL BANK NOTES.
Volume of Them Outstanding is Now
 s7of f,o77,724.

Washington, Sept. 27.-The treasury department reports show that the to- tai amount of national bank notes now outstanding is s701. .o77,fz4 This is an increase of $2,232,25e over the total on the first day of September and an in crease of $14,751,616 over the total na- tional bank notes outstanding on Sept. year ago.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-28
Waterbury eaPs Stole Twosaid sHalf
 Tons of Cooper,

Waterbury, Conn, Sept 27s-Two and a half tons of copper, allegedAto have ership of Gustav Solfolk of 147 North Elm street, this city. have been traced to New York by the police. All has been recovered and Solfolk is in cus- tody here. In making the arrest De- tective Thomas Colasanto of the local force was clubbed by Mrs. Solfolk but not seriously hurt. Four tons of cop per in bars were stolen from freight car in the yards here tonight last week
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-28
LATHAM IN AERoPLANE
 FLIES ACROSS BERLIN.
From TempeIhof Parade Ground to JohanninstahI in Exactly 24 Minutes.

Berlin, Sept. 27.-Hubert Latham. the French aviator. flew in an aeroplane today across Berlin and the outlying suburbs to Johannisthal, where an aeroplane meet was in progress. He was sent away with cheers from a hundred thousand people. He rose lightly and after preliminary circuit of the Tempelhof. during which he at tained an altitude of one hundred yards, he drove straight across the city on the run of eleven and one quarter miles to his objective.
 A balloon anchored above the city served to give him his direction.
 Johannisthal. Sept. 27.-Hubert La- tham arrived here from the Tempelhof parade ground exactly twenty-four minutes after his departure He cir cuited the course here twice before landing without mishap.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-28
GOV. JoHNsoNs WILL PRosATED
Value of the Estate Estimated as in
 Excess of S37,00o.

St. Paul. Minn.. Sept. 27.-Gov. John A. Johnson's will was filed in the Ramsey county probate court today. The value of the estate is estimated in a petition for probate as in excess of $37,000.
 Mrs. John A. Johnson petitioned the court for the appointment of Thomas D O'Brien, justice of the supreme court, and Fred B. Lynch as general administrators. hearing on the pe- tition will be held Oct. 25.
 Judge Bazille filed an order today appointing MT. Lynch as a special ad- ministratoR
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-28
Stabbed an Alleged Black Hand Man

Buffalo, N. r., Sept 27.--Martin L. Keogh of Wilmington, Del, was walk ing down Washington street tonight when Jacob Plumm of Rochester N. H.. ran uD to him and stabbed him in the neck with a keen bladed knife Plumm was arrested. At the police station he declared that Keogh was a Black Hand. man who had traiied him from the east. Plumm will be ex- anined as te his sanity tomorrow.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-28
Funeral of ex-eov. Bell Tomorrow.

Walden, Vt, Sept 27.-The body of former Gov. Charles J. Bell, who died suddenly in New York, was taken to his home here today. At East Cam bridge the train was met by c. T.. Walters. secretary of civil and military affairs under Governor Bell, and at East Hardwick by a number of promi- nent citizens who accompanied the body home. The funeral will take place at o'clock Wednesday afternoon from Governor Bells home. Rev. H. A. Campbell. pastor of the Congregational church here, will officiate.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-28
Woman Injured by New Hsvsn Trol- ley Car. As~ E,i

New Haven. Conn. Sept. l27.-.A woman. about 45 years old. whose name could not be ascertained. steppeH fp front of trolley car on Grand nvr- nue, tonight and was knocked down and rendered unconscious. She NAE taken to a local hospital. wheftkit N6S. found that she had sustained a Bfokfn leg and injuries to her head s.{rp toAa late hour she had not regained con scIousness.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-28
HaIIey's Comet Observed VisuaIIy.

Cambridge, Mass, Sept. 27.-The Harvard college observatory was today notified by Professor Frost, director of the Yerkes observatory. that Halley's comet was observed visually by Pro- lessor Barnard on Sept. 24. 20 hours, 22 minutes, 21 seconds, Greenwich time, in approximately right ascenscion 6 hours, IS minutes. 56.72 seconds, and declination plus IT degrees. min utes 112 seconds
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-28
Rain Marred
 The Hudson Feles
LARGER PART OF CROWDS NEST.
 ED WITHIN DOORS.
HUDSON MONUMENT DEDICATED
On Spuyten DuyviI HiIl-iotei Rooms on Line of Today's Historical Pa
 rsde Worth About s1oo Each.

New York, Sept. 27.-The envoys of seven nations which have sent ships of war and the special delegates of other nations participating in the Hud- son. Fulton celebration were offclally received tonight at a reception in the Metropolitan Opera house, under the auspices of the Hudson Fulton com mission.
 Disnitaries from Foreign Lands.
 Seated on the stage was a distin- guished gathering, including dignitar- eis from the countries of Europe. the Orient and South America, officials of city and state. and men prominent in business and professional. life of this country. One of the most conspicuous figures on the stage, and the only woman occupying such a position, was Mrs. Julia Ward Howe, the venerable authorf of the Battle Hymn of the Republic, Because of her advanced years, Mrs Howe sat in a wheeled chair.
 invocation by Bishop Greer.
 General Stewart l.. Woodford, chair man of the Hudson Fulton commits sion, formally called the proceedings to order and introduced Mayor Mc- Clellan as the chairman of the even ing. Mir. Mcclellan introduced Bishop David H. Greer of the Episcopal dio- eese Of New York. who delivered the invocation. The most conspicuous part | of the bishop's invocation was his say ing. in the hearing of the naval offi- cers of the chief powers of the world: Bind the nations of the earth in the bonds of brotherhood and peace; make wars to cease and righteousness to reign"
 Welcomed to the City.
 In his address extending a welcome on behalf of the city. Mayor McClel- Ian spoke briefly.
 After a song by the New York Banks Glee club, Mrs. Howe read an original poem. playing an eloquent tribute to Henry Hudson and Robert Fulton.
 An address of welcome on behalf of the commission was delivered by Gen. eral Woodford. then the roll of the nations was called. beginning with Ar egntlna and concluding with Turkey. There were cheers and hand-clapping as each delegates stepped forward and presented either a message from hls The asesmblage grew especially en- thusiastic when the delegates of Ja- pan, Holland, Germany and England came forward, and the cheering lasted for more than a minute The major ity of the delegates presented their addresses. after having read them to Mayor Mcclellan while the delegate from Norway read a congratuiatory message from King Haakon. Refer ring to thefVikings, he said that Nor way had infreality discovered America before Columbus knew of its exist ence ft
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-28
Rhode Island Summer Cottage Looted.

Providence. R. l.. Sept. 27.-The po- lice of this city today made public the fact that two cottages at Long Meadow twelve miles out of the city, were en- tered early yesterday. the burglars es- caping with $500 in cash and jewelry valued at about. s7,50o. At the sum- r1er home of Fred B. Horton of this city all the jewelry was secured, with s400 In money. The remainder of the money was stolen from the summer cottage of Frank P. Marsh of this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-28
Found Win Skull Fractured.

fractured skull James Bovard was found lying beside the trolley tracks in the Blue Hills section tonight and talk en to a hospital in a critical condition. A companion stated to the police that Bovard fell, striking his head against A tree -
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-28

London, Sept. 27.-The handsome new altar presented to the Harvard Memorial chapel at St. Saviour's, South wark, by R. w. Hickox of New York was dedicated this evening by the bishop of Southwark in the presence of a large congregation. J. R. Carter, secretary of the American embassy, and A. A. Lawrence of New York and number of other Americans attended. The altar ornaments were presented by Hark- MT, Lawrence and F. R Appel of New
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-28

The Spanish Forces in their advance in Morocco burned several villages and encountered sharp resistance from the tribesmen.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-28
Hartford Saloons to Remain Open un-
 til Midniqht.

Hartford. Conn.,. Sept. 27.--At joint meeting of the board of aldermen and the common council tonight 1t was voted to allow the saloons to remain open until 12 o'clock, as has been tho custom. The joint special committee of four which had the matter in charge stood three for the 12 o'clock hour and one for II o'clock.