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Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
IRON AND STEEL PRODUCTION
Of Pennsylvania Fell Off Heavily ir
 1908 as Compared With 1907.

Harrisburg, Pa.. Nov. 2e-Pennsyl- vania's iron and steel production fell off heavily in 1908 as compared with the previous year, according to the an- nual report on the industry by John T. Rockey. chief of the state bureau of day.
 The pig iron production amounted to 6,973,000 gross tons, a decrease of A. 33S,000 tons as compared with 1907 and money loss of $95,455, ,000.
 There were 47 fatal and 374 non- fatal accidents during the year. About 1000 foreigners. 5000 Americans and 226 negroes were employed.
 1908 was $273, sos, 900 and it represent ed a product of 7,510,OOO tons, a de- crease of about five million tons as compared with the previous year. Over 92,000 persons were employed.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
TEN MORE oUsTEp BY LOEB.
General HousecIesning Is Now Fin
 isFed, He Says.

New York. Nov 26.-Ten more as- sfstant weighers were dropped from the customs service here today. Will jam Loeb Jr, the collector, announced that with these dismissaIs the gen era1 housekeeping in the customs house, the result of the investigation into underweighing frauds, had been completed Individual cases remain ed. however. on which he might find 1t necessary to take action.
 Eighty three Dismissals.
 There were no charges against the ten men, he said, but investigation had developed circumstances which made it seem advisable to dispense with their services" These dismiss sals brought the total up to eighty three since the work of readjustment of the staff began. The ten last em- ployes to be dropped were civil serv- ice employees, and men from the civil service list of eligibles have been se- lected by the collector and by Deputy Surveyor Parr to succeed them.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
SUPPLY AND DEMAND.
James J. Hill Declares There is Reason
 for Alarm.

St. Paul, Minn., Nov. 26.-whfle not entirely agreeing with the recent state ment issued by Bradstreets, which in- inmates that the consumption of food products in tbis country has caught up with production, James J. Hill says that the point has been nearly reached, aod that we gre so close to it that there is reason for alarm.
 'It is a matter which should be seri- ously considered" said Mir. Hill today. "Our present balance of trade is an in- dication that the margin between our production and consumption is becom- ing narrower. A comparison of the figures of ten years ago and those of today shows that our enormous balance of that time has dwindled away We are not exporting foodstuffs as we were. We are consuming them our- selves.
 'The increase in price this year over last year is matter of supply and de- mand.'
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
NEW YORK CENTRAL co.
Now Own 11,248 Shares of the New
 Haven Road Company.

Albany. N. T., Nov. 26.-The New York Central Railroad Co. now owns 11,24S shares of stock of the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Co., which gives it tte right to subscribe for 4,20S shares of the new stock of the New Haven road, soon to be is- sued Today the New York Central asked the public service commission, Second district, for permission to sub scribe for this new stock at $125 a share. N
 The company states that it Is of the opinion that because of the rela- tions between it and the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Co, especially in view of the mutual in terests which they have in the Grand Central terminal, it is to the adyan- tage of the New York Central that it should maintain a substantial interest in the stock of the other road.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
BOY HANGED HIMSELF.
Because He Was Denied Permission
 to Attend Football Game.

Des Moines. Iowa. Nov. 26.-Harold Perkins, 16 years old. hanged himself to his bedroom door yesterday be- cause he had been refused permission to attend a football game. It Is said he expected his aunt, Miss Estella cover him and cut him down before he died His neck was broken. how ever. when he jumped from chair. on which he stood to adjust a trunk rope around his neck and over tho top of the door. His body was found by his younger brother. The latter declared today Harold left the door open. expecting her to find him and grant his request to to attend the foot ball game.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
PLUM FOR KANSAS MAN.
Lesnder stiIIwelI First Deputy Com
 missioner of Pensions.

Washington. Nov. 2e.-The appoint ment was announced today of Lean der Stillwell of Erie. Kas., to be first deputy commission of pensions, 10 suc- ceed James l.. Davenport. who was elevated to the office of commissioner last week. Mir. Stillwell is a lawyer and a veteran of the Civil war. having served in Company B. Sixty-first rlli- nois regiment. He also has served on the bench in Kansas. Senator Curtis and Representative Campbell of Kan saS were MT. SsglwsA's hooisxA
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
Two Cowboys
 Capture a Town
HELD uNpisTuRRED POSSESSION
 FOR TWELVE HOURS.
FIRED v0LLEY AFTER VOLLEY
From Big Revolvers and Forced Every Citizen to Do Their Biddins-FinaIly GaIloped Away UnmoIested.

Englevale, N. D., Nov. 26.-Two cow boys lost night fatally shot Louis Max well, a farmer, took possession of Englevale for twelve hours, and finally departed early today with armed citi- zens in pursuit. The cowboys, known as the Cant brothers, have not been found. In rool room fight last night Maxwell was shot by one of the broth- CTS. The Gants. who recently came from Texa sto work on a. ranch, then took possession of the town. Firing volley after volley with large revolvers, the two paraded the streets and forc- ed every one to do their bidding until long after midnight. They then gall log : off, much to the relief of the in- habitants. A deputy sheriff and depu- ties fear trouble until the Cant broth- CTS are found.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
SUICIDE OF A NURSE.
Buffalo Girls Clothes Found on Edge
 of Niagara River.

Niagara Falls, N. Y.. Nov 26.-Evi- dences of what the reservation officers and local police believe to be a case of suicide were discovered here today. While patrolling his beat along the edge of the river, between the foot of Falls street and Goat Island bridge, Reservation Officer found on the bank of the river a woman's coat. a black felt hat trimmed with velvet and a black wing
 Pinned to the coat was card bear ing the name of Miss Margaret Cal Ian, trained nurse. No. 269 Glenwood avenue. Buffalo. Two other cards and so cents in change were also found.
 Miss Callan left her boarding house on Glenwood avenue. yesterday after noon, without saying where she was going. The clothes found are said to answer the description of those found at the falls. Miss Callan' s friends say she was always of cheer full mood. and they are unable to as- sign a motive.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
Railroad Line Ordered to Be Put in
 Standard Condition.

Topeka, Kas.. Nov 26-The state board of railroad commissioners issued an order today to the Missouri Pacific railroad to put its lines in Kansas In standard condition by the close of 1910. This order followed a conference be tween Governor Stubbs and officers of the Missouri Pacific company and is based on letters written to the board announcing intended Improvements The order includes reballasting, resur- facing and 100 miles of new steel rails on the central branch line. a
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
5o,ooo,ooo CHRISTMAS STAMPS
Issued by the American Red cross-
 Campaign Against Tuberculosis.

Washington, Nov. 26.-The demand for Christmas stamps issued by the American Red Cross has been so great that the aggregate number of orders from the printer exceed 50,000,Oo0. Of this number 3s.000.000 have been al- ready distributed.
 Eighty per cent of the proceeds of the Christmas stamp sales will be dis tributed among the several states and other agencies making a fight against tuberculosis and 20 per cent. will be paid into the Red Cross treasury as a fund from which the expenses incl dent to special work may be met
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
NEW YORK MILK COMBINE
 UNDER INVESTIGATION.
Two Companies Control 70 Per Cont.
 of the Supply.

New York, Nov. 26.-Two milk com panies, which control 10 per cent. of the milk supply of New York will meet the brunt of the investigation started today by the attorney general at Buffalo. Those companies, it is said, control 70 per cent of the milk supply of Greater New York and according to general reports were recently merged. The preliminary inquiry will be simi- lar to the states investigation of the American Ice company now in progress here, charged with violation of the anti monopoly act as passed in this state in 1899
 The price of milk to the consumer in the city was recently raised from eight to nine cents quart and this increase. the state will contend. was arbitrary and the result of an unlawful agree ment.
 MT. Coleman said this afternoon that he would begin his investigation at once.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
HosToN's INTERNATIONAL
 AVIATION WEEK.
Date Approved by Aero Club of New
 England Directors.

Boston, Nov. 26.-(By request. 1.-The designation of one week in October, Is1e. as Boston's international acia- ton week. was approved by the direc- tors of the Aero club of New England at a special meeting held here today. The suggestion that such action be taken came from Cortland F. Bishop, vice president of the International Ae- ronautic Federation. The president was Instructed to ascertain whether there is sufficient interest in Boston to pro- vide facilities and means to hold the international aviation contest in this vicinity next fall.
 H. H. Clayton and J. Walter Flagg were appointed a committee to arrange for the purchase of a rubber balloon of SO,000 cubic feet capacity, to be call- ed the New England and to be entered in next years international racing con- test in this country. MT. Clayton was chosen to pilot the balloon.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
MEXICAN PRISONERS ESCAPE.
Twenty Six Dug Their Way Out o Old Penitentiary at Tehuantepec.

Gamboa, Oaxaca. Mex, Nov. 26.-lt was discovered today that twenty-six prisoners in the penitentiary at Tehu- antepec, many of them murderers, had escaped yesterday by digging beneath the prison walls.
 The structure was erected in lo4o and the tunneling of the prisoners caused the crumbling walls to fall. It was built originally for church and monastery, but during the church and state war it was turned into garri- son and then into a prison.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
IS A JAP A WHITE MAN
Within the Meaning of the Federal
 Statute on Naturalization?

Richmond, Va, Nov. 26.-The ques- tion whether a Japanese is a white man, within the meaning of the fed eral statute upon naturaliza fon, was vigorously debated in the United States circuit court of appeals here today.
 Namyo Bessho, former enlisted man and steward in the United States navy, is an applicant for American citizen- ship, and the district attorney main tains that he is barred by the law which gives the right of citizenship to ''all white persons" and all those of African descent who are of good moral character. The case may not be decid- cd for several days.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
Charged with Auditing Fraudulent
 County Bills.

Utica, N. Y, Nov 26.-The case of John w. Potter. supervisor of Oneida county, charged with presenting and auditing false and fraudulent county bills. was taken up today before Su- preme Court Justice Andrews. Pot ter, who is an ex-democratic state committeeman, was jointly indicted with former Sheriff Samuel Jones, for Imer Supervisor Fred E. Swanscott and John Collins, a business man. Jones and Swanscott are now serving prison sentences and Collins was released after paying a fine.
 A jury was obtained tonight and the district attorney will outline his case tomorrow
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
Her Initial Bow to Society.

Washington, Nov. 26.-Miss Frances Moves, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Frank B. Moves, of Chicago. made her initial bow to society here today at a tea at her parents home on Vermont avenue. Those in the receiving party included in addition to members of the yotinger social set of Washington. Misses Ma ria Lsndreth of Philadelphia and Myra Hall Of San Francisco. cousins of the de5ntanks
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
GOING TO THE ARCTIC AGAIN.
Prof. McMiIIan to Explore croekett's
 Land, Discovered by Peary.

Freeport. Me. Nov. 2s.-An expedi- ton to explore Crockett's Land the territory discovered by Commander Peary in his dash for the pole. will start next July. according to Professor Donald B. McMillan, who was one of the Peary party. Professor McMillan, who has been an instructor at Worces- fer Academy says that he will give up teaching and make Arctic exploration his life work. He declined to give any details of his proposed expedition to Crockett's Land.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
Liabilities $sa4,42o, Assets $s7,s12.

Providence, R. l., Nov 26.-Assets of $97,S12 and liabilities of $334. APO were shown today when the schedule for the bankrupt brokerage firm of Lewis II. Tappan. X company was filed in court. or the total assets SIS, . 900 is tpn book accounts believed to be nncollectable The liabilities are divid- ed into 200 accounts, ranging from $7b,S40 to 16 cents. The court will probe the failure. J. A. Tillinghast was appointed trustee
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
TWO GERMAN SKY PILOTS
 DASHED TO DEATH.
Bodies of Or. Brenekmann and Hugo
 Franoke Found Friday.

Berlin. Nov. 26.-The bodies of pr. BrenclSmann and Hugo Francke. two daring members of the Aero club of Berlin, were found today near Fimue. Austria Hungary. Near by was their balloon. the Kelmar, a huge rent in tho envelope telling the story of their death. BrenclSmann had been the third person to insure his life with tho newly formed company which makes a business of air navigation risks.
 Dr. Brenckmann was connected with the Charity hospital of Berlin. while Francke was an architect. Their aerial exploits in the past have attracted much attention and no little alarm on the part of their friends. They as- cended on Monday from Schmargen- dorf. a suburb of Berlin. The point at which the bodies were found is on the northern edge of the Gulf of Guar nero. at the northeast extremity of the Ardiatic sea. and in an almost direct line south. 500 miles from Berlin.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
RICHARD c. KERENs
To Be Appointed Ambassador to Vien-
 na When Congress Meets.

Washington, Nov 26.-Richard C. Kerens of Missouri. according to a re- port current here. will probably be ap- pointed ambassador to Vienna upon the assembling of congress on Dec. 6.
 The state department officials are non-commital on the subject, and de- cline to give any information bearing upon it, but Mir. Kerens' friends. who have taken an active interest in his candidacy, believe that he will receive the appointment.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
THREE EMPHASIZES FOR
 THE MODES NEXT SUMMER
Tlse Iowa, Massachusetts and Indiana
 for Annual Practice Cruise.

Washington. Nov. 26.-For the first time in the history of the United States naval academy, mfdshipmen will have the use next summer of three battleships for their annual practice cruise. Acting Secretary Winthrop of the navy department i. assigned the Iowa, the Indiana and the Massachu- setts for this service today.
 The use of battleships in place of the much smaller craft usually as- signed to the midshipmen will enable the embryo officers to make a long sea cruise. Mediterranean forts will prob ably be visited on the next cruise which will take place in the three months after the graduation exercises in June.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
$35oo0o Sailors institute for Benefit of
 Lake Seamerl.

Cleveland, O., Nov. 26.-Great lakes vessel owners will begin next spring the erection of a $35O,000 sailors in- stitute, for the advancement of the social and intellectual welfare of the seamen on the ls rs. It will be built in Cleveland. Samuel Mather, million aire ore, coal and vessel man, is the chairman of the committee in charge. It is understood it is to be an ex- tension of the welfare plan'' of the Lake Carriers association.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
Unable to Secure Jury in Night Rider Cases.

Union City, Tenn, Nov. 26.-One juror dismissed from the hox and his place filled from the venire is the sum total of the progress made here today in the trial of Garrett Johnson and Arthur Cloar, two alleged leaders of the Reel Foot lake night riders, charg- ed with the murder of Capt Quentin Rankin. While no definite announce ment was made in court, attorneys for the state and defense intimated today that they did not believe they would be able to secure a jury to try the de- fendants. Under the laws of Tennessee the state cannot ask for a change of Yenire.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
American Red Cross Sends $1,00o to Armenian Widows and Orphans.

Washington. Nov 26.-The American Red Cross. with headquarters in this city. has sent s1,o0O. contributed by the New York branch, for the relief of the widows and orphans in Ar- menia- This action was taken upon representations made by the American ambassador at Constantinople Mr.
 Straus, who said that there were 5000 widows and orphans at or near Adana, made destitute by the massacres which
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
REAR ADMIRAL BARTON
 STRICKEN WITH APOPLEXY At His Desk in Bureau of Steam En- gineering of Navy Department.

Washington, Nov. 26.-Rear Admiral John K. Barton, former chief of the bureau of steam engineering of the navy department, was stricken with apoplexy at his desk today. He was hurried to the navy medical hospital, where surgeons declared his trouble a mild form of apoplexy. Late tonight he was reported as resting easy and his recovery is said to be assured
 This is the second attack of the kind that he has suffered. The first occur red last fall when he was on an in spection tour of the League Island navy yard. He was confined to a Philadelphia hospital for some weeks, ultimately returning to Washington, where he was retired for physical dis ability.
 Subsequently he raised the point that he had been unjustly deprived of his position as head of the bureau of steam engineering. The department of justice was asked for an opinion and the report of the attorney general sus- tained the action of the retiring board
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
YOUTHFUL BANK BANDIT
With Pistol in Hand Frightened Away
 by Woman's Screams.

Mazomanie, Wis, Nov. 26.-A wo- mans screams foiled a youthful ban dit's attempt to rob the bank here to- day. George Benbon, IS years old. who has been working here as a laborer, entered the bank where the assistant cashier, Miss Smith, was alone. When he pointed pistol at her she screamed and fell to the floor in a faint. Her outcry brought people from every di- rection and Benbon dashed from the bank without trying to get any money He was captured by a posse.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
GRAIN SWINDLER CAPTURED
 AFTER A TWO YEARS CHASE
Had Caused to Be Circulated a Report
 That He Was Dead.

Princeton. Ind. Nov. 26-H. E. Agar. who arranged a false report of his death by drowning, to escape those whom he swindled by grain operations. was sentenced today to from two to fourteen years in prison for embez- clement. Agar was captured at San Benlto, Texas, after a chase which lasted for nearly two years and ex- tended throughout the country.
 rearing exposure, in January. 1907. Agar disappeared. He arranged ap- pearances to bear out a report that he fell from steamer in the Wabash river and was drowned. He carried a large life insurance. and the insur- ance companies and his creditors be- gan search which finally resulted in his capture, several months ago
 He was convicted of having embez- zled funds of the Central Trust com pany of Evansville
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
Last Christmas Ship to Sail.

New York. Nov. 26.-By request of the postoffice department the American line has changed the departure of the St. Louis, scheduled for December IS, to Friday, December IF, at 10 a. m. The St. Louis is the last vessel by which the mails can reach Great Brit ain and the continent before Christi mas day She is due to arrive at Ply mouth, Cherbourg and Southampton December 24
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
AMERICAN COLLEGES
 500 YEARS BEHIND TIMES.
Fail to Fit Young Men for Business Life, Declares Banker Cannon.

Worcester Nov. 26.--That the Amer ican colleges are 500 years behind the times in fitting young men for business life was the charge made today by Vice President James G. Cannon of the Fourth National bank of New York in an address before the Massachusetts Teachers association.
 Mir. Cannon said that there was a surprising lack of business training to enable young men to meet the condi- tions as they exist in this country. which is essentially a business nation. He advocated an immediate change in the college curriculu into meet modern demands.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
Japanese commissioners' Tour Ended

San Francisco, Nov. 26.-After three months of travel, during which they visited virtually every important busi- ness center in the United States, the forty-six Japanese commercial com missioners, headed by Baron Shibusa- wa, arrived in San Francisco tonight
 They will sail for home Nov. 30 after inspecting San Francisco's industries
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
NEEDS LOOKING INTO.
The Use of Anti Toxins in Treatment
 of Animal Diseases.

Washington, Nov. 26.-Stricter su- .pervision by the government of anti toxins for use in the treatment of dis eases of animals for the benefit of veterinarians and the livestock inter ests of the country. is strongly advo- cated by the department of agricul- ture as the result of exhaustive tests authorized by congress relative to such preparations.
 The inquiry is the outgrowth of un- satisfactory results from the use of such preparations as anti-toxins for lockjaw. The striking feature of the tests is that the veterinarian tetanus anti-t toxins vary extravagantly in their unit of strength. and some are com paratively weak in anti-toxic potency.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
Body of Drowned Man Recovered
 Through a Dream.

Portland, Me, Nov. 26.-Led by a dream to the shore near the Mount Pleasant cemetery, Caretaker William WbIte today found the body of Alfred B. StrotIt, engineer of the United States government steamer Norka, who had been missing for about two weeks. 1t is thought that the man committed suicide by drowning because of poor health White dreamed a few nights ago that Strouts body was near the cemetery and. unable to shake off the impression. visited the spot today to satisfy himself.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
Three Cent Rate Fare in Effect.

Charleston, w. Va. Nov. 26.-The Baltimore and Ohio railroad announced today it will put the three cent fare rate into effect in West Virginia on Dec. 1. All the other trunk railroads running through the state have already done 50. This action was taken by the railroads after a decision by Circuit Judge Burdett that the two cent fare law was unconstitutional M
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
STATEMENT BY wIcKERsHAM
Attorney General Was Never Counsel
 For American Sugar Refining Go.

Washington, Nov. 2s-Attorney Gen eral Wickersham was nevc- counsel for the American Sugar R. c1n'nF Co. though either Henry W. Taf'. lndlvid- .ually. or the firm of Strong & Cad walader. of which both Ar. Wicker sham and Mir. Taft were members. were retained by that compuuy In the suit against the company by the Penn sylvania Sugar Refining company. Mfr. Wickersham made 'his statement to- day in response Co newspaper inquiries as to whether he was eyer retained by the so-called Sugar trust. which is figuring SO conspicurusly in the GUS toms house frauds at New York. and. in refent conferences between the treasury department and department of justice officials.
 The Pennsylvania sugar case is the one which grew out of the Adolph Se- gal loan,
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
prowned in connecticu. River.

Glastonbury, Conn, Nov 26.-The Connecticut river at this place will be dragged tomorrow with the hopes of finding the body of Otis House, 57 rears old, resident of this place. MT. House was injured some time ago and since then has been Respondent, threatening many times to take his lie Early today he disappeared and It is feared that he committed suicide by drowning in the river. near which hs uas lat xess