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Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-15
METHODIST MINISTER
KILLED IN NEW YORK SUBWAY.
Was About to Take His First Ride on
Underground Track.

New York. April 14.-As he was
about to take his first ride on the sub
way, the Rev Samuel William Nes-
bit, a Methodist minister from Tip
perary, Ireland, lost mis- balance and
fell to the track in the down town sta
ton at 157th street and Broadway to-
night and was so badly crushed by a
train that he died at the Washington
Heights hospital at 1890 o'clock. He
and his sixteen year old daughter, Ro-
sela, whom he came to this country to
visit last week. were on their way to
see friends in New Jersey. 1t is sup
posed the minister became confused
by the noise and pitched headlong from
1.-THE platform. Miss Nesbit narrowly
escaped falling herself in trying to aid
her father. The minister was 56 years
old and had a son in this country, the
Rev. Samuel William Nesbit, Jr., of
Elgin. Neb.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-15

Hartford. Conn.,, April 14.-Argu~
ments for and against the bill which
would place before the people or tnc
state for decision by an election the
question of whether or not the manu-
facture and sale of liquors should be
prohibited in Connecticut after Jan. l.
1910, except on a prescription from a
physician, were heard by the commit
tee on excise in the capitol this after
noon. the hearing being held In the
hall OF representatives.
Growing Feeling Against Use OF
Liquors.
The advocates of the proposed law
urged that the manufacture and sale
OF spirituous liquors was a menace TO
tha happiness Of the home and TO pup
lie health. that such was the growing
feeling against the use OF liquors
throughout the country that the great
mercantile concerns were dlscrlralna'-
ing between those who abstain from
and those who used liquors, in favor OF
the former, as it was believed that
drinking impaired the efficiency Of
man. The condition of Connecticut
during nineteen years of prohibition
was referred to and it was claimed
that under such law crime and drunk
enness had greatly decreased. 1t was
further argued that the passage OF this
Dill WQUlQ be IN dcGOIQ WIN t4AS SChNSA-
meLt of the people Of the state.
Claims of the Opposition.
The opposition claimed that the
question which the bill was asked TO
1iavo decided by the vote Of the Ieyp,e
was one which had been embodied IN
the platform of the prohibition party
and that therefore it had been decided
again and again.
Last fall the people had chance to
vote prohibition and the election re-
turns showed whether or not the state
wanted it, 1t was argued that tne biz
was conf1scatory in its nature in that
IL would take away without compensa-
tion businesses which men had spent
years in building up. It was further
asserted that while the bill woulc pro-
vide that if the state voted prohibition,
prohibition would prevail, 1T also pro
vided that If any political subdivision
IN the state gave q majority vote Tor
prohibition such political subdivision
should be prohibition, although the
majority vote of the whole state was
against prohibition.
Hartford Physicians Argument.
z. L. G. Hohenthal, chairman of the
executive committee of the prohibition
marty of the state, opened the discus
eior and after explaining the purpose
0f the bill gave way to DIR. T. V. Groin
ers OF Hartford, delegate TO the last
international conference on alcoholism
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-15
TESTIMONY FOR DEFENSE
IN WOOD CUTTING CASE
Claim That No Cutting Was Done on
Gardner Land-TeIls of Old Stone
Bounds.

In the common pleas court here on
Wednesday the case of Gardner VS..
Downing & Co. was continued and oc-
cupied the entire day. The testimony
for the plaintiff was completed in the
afternoon and the defense opened call
ing two witnesses.
Civil Engineer Pitcher told of strik-
ing a line between the properties in
question and described a line made by
stone piles between the two properties.
He claimed that one of the piles of
stone had been recently moved. He
said these stone heaps were found as
the line was traced. On retracing the
line from another stone heap near the
brook the line ended on the Davis farm
quite a distance from where it was
claimed the stone boundary is set. He
said he was sure of the accuracy of
his line and did not think anw trees
had been cut across the line He
made the survey from the old town
records.
The defendant was then called and
described the tracing of the line and
told of who were present, including Mr..
Gardeners son, who was sent for his
father He told of the well defined
stoneheaps. He told of the character
of the trees cut near the line and gave
the values of the trees, ranging from
seven cents to fifty cents each. He
had not finished his direct examination
when court was adjourned until this
morning.
During the day Attorney Perkins
made a motion for a change in the
complaint in the case of J. E. Thomas
of Lebanon VS.. c. E. White of Ando-
yer, another lumber case. Attorney
F. T. Brown, who is sick, has turned
the case over to him. The original
complaint was that As trees had been
cut and the damage claimed 800.
while the new complaint claimed "a
trees of a foot in diameter and 300 of
less than foot in diameter were cut,
and claims $500 damages. Attorney
Melony opposed the change and Judge
Walker took it under consideration.
The case has been on the docket since
1902.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-15
RIOT AT MEXICAN MINE.
THIRTY-TWO MEN KILLED
Parish Priest Started the Trouble
Fourteen of Rioters Executed.

Mexico City, April 14.-According to
despatch received today the rioting
which occurred at Velardena, a min
ing camp in Coahuila, last Saturday,
was more serious than at first report
ed, 80 men being killed and many in
jured. The trouble was institgated by
Father Ramon Volenzuela. parish
priest, it is asserted. who lies in a
hospital lowering between life and
death. Fourteen of the rioters were
executed by the government troops
and many were imprisoned Many Am
ericans reside in Velardena as the
camp is controlled by American cap
ital.
Father Valenzuela was arrested. One
of his followers smuggled a knife in
to his cell and the priest stabbed him
self six times in a vain attempt to
commit suicide. He is now in the pris-
on hospital. Quiet was restored.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-15
BRowN-TAYLoR MARRIAGE.
Event of Interest in Society and Clul
Life of New York and Baltimore
Many Rare Presents.

Baltimore, April 14.-An event of
much social interest was the marriage
here today of Miss Harriet Stewart
Brown, elder daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Alexander Brown of Baltimore, to T..
Suffern Taylor, banker, of New York
city, and prominent in the society and
club life of the metropolis. The cer-
emony was performed at the Brown
town house by the Rev. DIR. Donald
Guthrie of the First Presbyterian
church those present being limited to
the two families and more intimate
friends. A reception followed to which
between 400 and 500 persons were bid
den, many coming from out of town.
Edward De Peyster Livingston of New
York acted as best man to the groom.
George ]. Gould of New York was one
of the ushers. The bride received a
great number of presents of rare beau
ty and value.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-15
GOVERNMENT TO SEIZE
A MARYLAND DIsTILLERv
Alleged Charges of Violation of Inter
nal Revenue Law.

Washington, April 14-As a result
II sn investigation into charges Of yij-
lation of the internal revenue Jaw. John
G.. Capers, commissioner of internal
revenue, issued formal instructions to-
day to Collector P. L. Goldsborough at
Carroll Springs Distillery company's
plant, one of the largest registered
grain distilleries in Maryland. The
seizure, which will involve the govern
ment taking possession Of nearly eight
thousand barrels of whiskey, is based
upon a long examination which has
been under the personal direction of
Commissioner Capers, who himself
visited the establishment about three
months ago. when the alleged viola
tions were first brought to his atten-
ton.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-15
WATERBURY IN DARKNESS
UNTIL TEN LAST NIGHT.
Storm Disabled High Tension Electric
Wires-Not Trolley Wheel Moved
for Nearly Three Hours.

Waterbury, Conn. April 14-For
three hours the trolley and electric
lighting service of the city tonight was
tied up as a result of trouble on the
high tension wires which supply this
city with electricity from Bulls Bridge.
The city was in darkness until nearly
10 o'clock. Not a trolley car in this
city, Naugatuck. Woodbury., Middle
bury, Watertown, Oakville, Waterville,
Cheshire or Thomaston moved wheel
for nearly three hours. 1t was the
worst tieup locally in the history. of the
Connecticut company. The trouble was
caused by the wind blowing the rain
under the insulators along the high
tension lines, with the result that sew
eral poles caught fire about a mile from
Oakville. Linemen were sent out from
here In carriages to make repairs.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-15
coNsrANTINoPLE MORE QUIET.
Troops Return to Their Barracks, the
Crowds to Their Homes.

Constantinople. April 14-After the
stirring events of yesterday and the
early part of today In the Turkish
capital. the successful formation Of the
cabinet and the issuance OF an imperial
proclamation ,ordaining the observ-
ance Of the sheri laws and the preser-
walton of the constitution, served to
bring about a comparatively peaceful
situation here tonight. The members
of the new cabinet, OF which Tewfik
Pasha is the grand vizier, have been
installed In Office.
The formation Of the cabinet, al
though il is not composed according to
general expectations has greatly re-
lieved the tension Of the last thirty
six hours. The majority of the peo-
pie passed a sleepless night. owing to
the continuous discharge OF musket-
ry. Tonight the city is quiet: the
troops have returned 10 their barracks
and the crowds in the Stamboul quar-
ter have retired to their homes.
During the whole thrilling, momen-
tous episode. the SALIENT features OF the
revolution were the loyalty OF the
troops and the people to the sultan.
whose name was frequently acclaimed.
and the absence of attacks on the lives
and property OF citizens
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-15
Proposed Hudson Fulton Celebration
to Cost S1,O75OOO.

New York. April 14.--A detailed es-
innate Of the cost of the proposed
Hudson Fulton celebration nekt Sep
tember. aggregating s1,075.0 900, was
submitted today to Comptroller Metz
spent for the celebration above New
burgh, n. Y. S325.000 more between
Newburgh and New York city. with
100000 more in New York city.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-15
TO INVADE NORTH DAKOTA.
Canadian Pacific System in eompeti-
tion With Hill Lines.

Winnipeg, Man, April 14.-The Ca
madam Pacific railway has decided to
nt once invade North Dakota in COM
petition with the Hill lines. 1t Is an
nonnced that the road will extend it's
branch. which now ends at Mowbray
in Southern Manitoba, to Dakota to
connect with the 500 line. The 500
lime also will be extended to Bran
don, Manitoba giving direct line from
Brandon to Minneapolis. running par
allel and between two Hill lines which
now run into Manhoba, one ending at
Brandon and the other at Portage La
Prairie. This follows HilPs announced
intention of building an air line into
winnipeg from the boundary and of
building extensive terminals here.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-15

Meru, France, April 14.-A general
strike of "a hours duration was inaug-
urated here today, as protest against
the repressive measures taken by the
troops during the recent strike of the
dissatisfied button makers. The work
men are marching through the city
in column formation, with women and
children in the lead. Meru is filled
with soldiers, but the prefect has de-
cided not to interfere unless there are
outbreaks of violence
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-15
Future EIectrification of Stamford Di-
vision New Haven Road.

New Haven, Conn, April 1.-THE
New York, New Haven and Hartford
Railroad company has ordered two
sets of estimates to be prepared and
printed, looking to the future electrifi-
cation of the New York division be-
tween Stamford and New Haven, one
set of plans to give estimates of the
cost Of eleetrification in detail and the
other OF the cost of electric operation
especially as compared with operation
by steam
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-15
BIG COPPER DEAL CLOSED.
Control of the Bonanza Mines Passes
to the Alaska Syndicate.

New York, April 14.-One of the
.argest copper deals in recent years
was closed here today, according to the
Tribune, when control of the Bonanza
mines, said to be one of the richest
copper deposits known passed to th,;
Alaska syndicate, composed of the
Guggenheim interests and ]. P. Nor
gan & company. The mines, which are
located in Alaska, are owned by the
Alaskan Copper and Coal company. II
is said that the price paid was nearly
$4,000, 900 less than that at which they
were held before the recent depression
in the copper trade.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-15
MAIL DELIVERY BY AUTO.
First Experiment of Kird to Be
Adopted by Postoffice Department.

New York. April 14.-Another evil
dence of Yankee progress-mail deliv-
cry by automobile-the first experiment
CT the kind to be adopted by the posi-
office department. will begin in New
York at midnight tonight, when four
high power electric machines will be
Ilaced in commission in the upper part
of the city. An extension of the SER
vice Will depend largely upon the sue
oesG of the first experiments, although
indications are that it will be practics-
BILE. inasmuch as Postmaster Morgan
of New York has looked into the inno-
walton carefully and is confident OF the
result.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-15
LOUISIANA NEGROES
BUY OLD ARMY RIFLES.
Authorities Wait Upon Dealer and
Stop the Business.

New Orleans, La, April 14.-Several
thousand discarded army rifles have
been sold in New Orleans and other
cities of the southwest during the last
few months. These rifles were the old
single shot 1910 calibre army Spring-
field. They were of pattern used in
the United States army for several
years. One dealer alone in New Or
leans sold several hundred of them,
principally to negroes. He was waited
upon by the authorities and told that
he was placing in the hands of many
vicious blacks some very effective
weapons. His sale was closed The
rifles, in perfect condition, went as low
as $1.75 each.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-15
RUSSIAN OFFICERS PARDoNED.
clemeney Shown to Rear Admiral
Gregorieff and Lieut.. Smirnoff.

ST. Petersburg, April 14.-Rear Ad-
miral Gregorleff and Lieut.. Smirnof,
subordinate officsrs under Vice Ad-
miral Eebogaton in the Russo Japan
ese war, have been pardoned and re-
Ae@Hed from confinement in the fortress
OF Saint Peter and Saint Paul. These
offlcers were sentenced to death for
having surrendered their commands,
hut in view of extenuating circum-
stances their sentences were commut-
ed to ten years imprisonment in a
fortress. They began serving their
sentences in 1907. 1t is reported that
General Stoessei and Vice Admiral
Nebogatoff also will be pardoned soon.
Stoessel was found guilty by court.
martial of surrendering the fortress OF
Port Arthur to the Japanese, and is
serving q sentence of ten years i'm
prisonment. Nebogatof was sentenced
to be interned in fortress for ten
years for surrendering to the enemy at
the battle Of the Sea Of Japan.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-15
EMBEZzLER PARDoNED
BY GOVERNOR DRAPER.
Was Within Five Weeks of End OF
Five Year Term.

Boston. April 14-On the ground that
a city treasurer convicted of embez-
element recently had been given les
ser sentenee, former City Treasurer
John A. Gliiles of Haverhill. who en-
bezzled $4,000. was pardoned today
by Governor Draper, within five weeks
OF the end of his five-year term in
state prison.
The pardon was granted upon the
recommendation of District Attorney
Peters, who stated that former City
Treasurer Felker of Newburyport,
who embezzled $S5,0OO, had been given
only a four year sentence. Glines'
sentence was not less than five nor
more than seven years.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-15
Wants Divorce from Insane Wife.

Hartford, Conn, April 14.-Wedded
for forty years to wife who was af-
fiicted with epilepsy which later be-
came insanity, A. A. Viets of Bloom
field appeared before the committee on
judiciary today and asked for a di-
vorce. A number of witnesses testi-
fed The case went over for another
hearing later.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-15
cAsTRos WIFE AT COLON,
WAS NOT ALLOWED TO LAND.
Ultimate Destination Of Her Party is
Unknown.

Colon, April 14.-Ex-President Cas-
tro's wife and sister and the other
members Of the party arrived here to-
day on the French hne steamer Qua
deioupe They did not disembark, and
It ir rumored that they will not be al
lowed 10 land for fear they take pass
age for Venezuela. The Guadeloupe
viii sail for Port Limon, Costa Rica,
on Friday. where some Of Castros rel
atives recently landed The ultimate
destination of Sonora Castro and par
ty is not yet known, but it is thought
Europe.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-15
GOV. LILLEY DOING WELL.
Passed His Fifth Successive Good
Night-No Bulletin Issued.

Hartford, April 14.-Governor Lilley
continues to make progress towards
recovery from his illness. Last night
was his fourth successive good night
No bulletin was issued from the ex-
ecutive mansion today, but II is un-
derstood that the governor rested
quietly during the day and continues
to gain
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-15
Liauors Ordered pestroved

In the city court Wednesday morn
ing the liquors seized at the home of
Rafael Pisono, corner of Cove and
North Thames streets, were ordered
destroyed, ami two kegs of beer and
about fifty bottles were emptied into
the sewer.
At North Stoningtcn Wednesday At
torney Pettis ordered the liquors seized
il that town by the state police de-
stroyed. There was whiskey. gin and
two barrels of hard cider
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-15
PRESIDENT IN NEW YORK.
Stopped Over Last Night on His Way
to New Haven.

New York. April 14.-President Taft
on the way TO New Haven to attend a
meeting OF the Yale corporation, tomor-
row. stopped over in New York tonight
as the guest of his brother Henry W.
Taft. and with Mrs. Taft and a num-
Der Of relatives attended a performance
OF IF / Were King" given by Il. II.
Sothern at Daly's theater. The presi-
dent is very fond OF the theater, and.
returning from New Haven tomorrow
afternoon. win again stop IN New York
to attend an evening performance be-
fore leaving for Washington, wheye he
is due Friday incoming.
The presidents trip from Washington
was without incident. He Travelled in
a private car attached 10 the regular
New York express OF the Pennsylvania
railroad. The trip was a half holiday
for the president, and he thoroughly
enjoyed the rest.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-15
Death of Former U. S. Senator Butler
of South Carolina.

Columbia, S. c., April 14.-Gen.
Matthew c. Butler of Edgefeld, former
United States senator and one OF the
confederate cavalry generals, died here
tonight at a local infirmary. aged 73.
His death was due to a complication
OF diseases, induced by an old wound.
He leaves a widow and three children.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-15
Body Found in Housatonie River

Southbury, Conn, April 1.-THE body
of Andrew D1chaler, SO years old, of
Roxbury, was found in the Housatonic
river here today. Duchaler, who was
mentally deranged, disappeared from
his home the middle of last month, and
1t is supposed that he committed sui
eide. He leaves a widow and several
children.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-15
JUDGMENT FOR COSTS.
Given by Judge G. w. Wheeler in the
Case CT Michael KelIy's Appeal from
Probate

On Wednesday a decision was re
ceived from Judge George w. Wheeler
that Judgment be entered for costs in
the case of Michael Kelly's appeal from
probate. There were three cases in
volved and there arose a question of
costs over the extension of time f1r
the filing of claims which was granted
when asked in the probate court. 1t
was desired to put in more claims
against the Timothy Kelly estate, but
the cases were finally settled and the
question of costs came up.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-15
Returned to New York Under Own
Steam. !.

New York, April 14.-The Maine
Steamship company's passenger
steamer Manhattan. which was slight
ly damaged in collision off Stratford
shoals in Long Island sound early to-
day. returned to New York under her
own steam tonight.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-15

Steamship Arrivals.
At Genoa: April 1S ,Sannio. from
New York
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-15
Cabled Paragraphs

Buenos Ayres, April 1.-THE West
ern Telegraph company is negotiating
with the Argentine government for the
construction of new cable line to con-
meet Argentina directly with Europe by
way of Ascension Island.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-15

The Valuable Scientific Collections
made by DIR. Jones, recently murdered
by the Ilongotes of the Philippines,
has been recovered
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-15
Dos Fanoier sheubrooks Dead.

Baltimore. Md. April 14.-Thomas
J. Sheubrooks. widely known as a fan
cier of blooded St Bernard dogs, died
at his home here today from a chronic
ailment Of long standing. He was ~
years old.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-15

According to the decree of the Ital-
ian ministry of agriculture, industry
and commerce, dated January 25, 1909,
and published in the Gazetta Uf-
ficiale of February s, the importation
of American vines or parts of vines
from France is to be prohibited from
April /, 1898.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-15

The Death is Announced of Sir Don
aid Currie, the well known shipowner
of London.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-15

for all fight for the hand of girl at
Manifold a Pennsylvania mining town.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-15
No Choice for Senator.

Springfield, ILL.,, April 14.-The 10th
joint ballot of the Illinois legislature
for United States senator, taken TODAY.
resulted in no choice
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-15

Mrs. J. T. Harahan, wife of the pres
ident of the Illinois Central, lost a di-
amond brooch while attending the op-
era in Chicago.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-15

Opposition Is Developing in a num-
Der of directions to the Payne -Aldrich
tariff bill. A sugar joker is said to
have been discovered.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-15

A Religious Parade at vslarden,
Mexico, led to a. quarrel in which six
officers were killed and two rioters
wounded.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-15

George Harman, aged rs, married
Mrs. Grace Dawson. aged 22, in order
that the woman may inherit his riches.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-15

Preparations Are Nearly Completed
bition to be held in Frankfort in July.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-15

The Government of Portugal will in
troduce a system of inspection in An
COLA, West Africa, to put an end to en-
forced labor.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-15

President Samuel Gompers of the
Federation of Labor will go abroad to
study the industrial and sociological
conditions in other countries.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-15

Thirty or more petitions in aid of
house bill No. 533. providing for a ref
erendum vote On prohibition, were pre-
sented and were referred to the com
mittee on excise
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-15

The Jury to Try Patrick Calhoun,
president of the United Railways of
San Francisco, on a charge of offering
bribe, was completed, after 81 days.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-15

II Is Said that Castro has made
plans to have himself restored to the
head of the Venezuelan government
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-15

The house was called to order at
11.15 by Acting Speaker Wilton of
New London. Prayer was offered by
the house chaplain.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-15

Many of the Button Factories at
Mern, France, whose employees went
on strike for the continuance of their
previous wage scale, have reopened.
The strike committee has demanded
that every striker be reinstated.