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Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-26
THE SPIRIT OF woMANHoop
5ravely Displayed by Those on the
lll-fated Ship.

New York. Jan. 25.-Among those
on board the Baltic was Henry Savage
Landor, famous for his travels in
countries the world over.
In my travels through two hemi-
spheres" he said today, never have I
seen displayed spirit of womanhood
that could be better in such an ex-
treme than was that sof the women
OF the Republic. When we Of the Bal
tic met them. il was as they were
being brought to our vessel in a toss
ing sea in small boats after nearly a
score OF hours spent on the crowded
Italian emigrant vessel to which they
had been taken from another wreck.
They had seen, many Of them, the
mangled bodies Of women who had
been their fellow passengers Yet no
where was there a whimper and they
actually came aboard with smiling
faces"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-26
POSTAL SAVINGS BANK BILL
Before the Senate for Discussion and
Amendment.

Washington, Jan. 25.-The postal
savings bank and the omnibus claims
bills were before the senate today for
discussion and amendment. but on
substantial progress was made on
either measure. An amendment was
made to the postal bill, limiting to $500
the amount of the deposits of any one
person and fixing the rate of interest
to be paid at per cent, with the
understanding that the amendment is
subject to further charge by the SEN
ate Senator Carter in charge of the
measure, announced that he would
keep it before the senate on every op-
portunity until disposed of. Senator
Hepburn of Idaho opposed the bill.
The urgent deficiency bill was
passed
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-26
President Receives Committee From
State Food and Dairy Commission

Washington, Jan. 25.-A committee
from the Association Of State Rood
and Dairy Commissioners, now holding
sessions here. was received by the
president in the East room of the
White house tonight They presented
him with a resolution expressing the
state food control officials apprecia :
tlon OF the strong support he has al
deal' between the trade and the con-
sumers in the sale Of food and drug
products.
one Of the committee was DIR. F.
H. Jenkins of New Haven, Conn
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-26
Eouuht Duel With Pistols.

Paris. Jan. 25.-Prince Gregofre
StOurdza and Alexander Catargi son
of the Rumanian minister at London,
fought duel this afternoon with pis-
tolls in a suburb of Paris. as a result
Of which Catargi was wounded in the
right side. He was taken to a pri-
vate hospital in an automobile, his
condition being considered quite Sc
riOus. The duel was the outcome of
an alteration between the two men at
a theater
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-26
Man Who Assaulted Game Warden
Surrenders,

Burlington, Conn, Jan. 25.-Frank
Peterson, wFU assaulted Game Warden
Schriver yesterday, gave himself up
to the Bristol authorities today. He
was brought to this place and given a
trial before local justice, who bound
him over under 1000 bonds for
hearing Feb. 9Th Schriver's condition
was somewhat improved TODAY
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-26
SIX HUNDRED NAVY YARD
MECHANICS OUT OF WORK
Business Will Pick Up When Battle
ship Fleet Arrives.

Philadelphia. Jan. 25.-A general re-
duction in the number of employees at
the Philadelphia navy yard has thrown
nearly six hundred mechanics of the
various departments out Of work. Ac-
cording to the authorities at the yard,
this reduction is due to the compile
tion Of the work on the battIeships
Idaho and Mississippi both of which
have been subjected to a general over
hauling. With the return of the hat
tleship fleet, the work will be resumed
on a full basis.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-26
Steamer Nantuoket Eloatsd.

Woods Hole, Mass, Jan. 25-The
Nantucket-New Bedford steamer
Nantucket, which went aground off
Nobska during fog on Saturday, was
fioated late today by the steam light
er oaks and toWed into this port. The
extent Of the damage sustained by the
Nantucket is not known Divers will
examine her bottom tomorrow.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-26
MINE SUPERINTENDENT KILLED
BY Gas Explosion While Investigating
in Coal Shaft.

Pittsburg Pa, Jan. 25.-While Supt
John c. Logan and a party of miners
were investigating conditions which
had been unsatisfactory in the coal
mine of the MerchantsICoal company
at Boswell. Somerset country. tonight
a gas explosion occurred which has al
ready cost the life of one man, and
may result in the death of a dozen
more
superintendent Logan, accompanied
by mine boss George Norris pit boss
John Cole and eleven foreigners were
nearly a mile back i'm the mine when
the explosion occurred. Such was its
force that a ten-tOn motor was turned
upside down. The mine caved i'm and
the passageway was completely block
ed. with ten men back of the obstruc-
tiOn. Three foreigners, badly burned.
found their way out and carried the
superintendent out, who was seriously
injured and unconscious He died
soon after being taken from the mine.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-26
TO INCREASE EFFICIENCY
OF THE ORGANIZED MILITIA
Assistant Secretary Acts Upon Ma
tionsl Militia Board Recommendations.


washington, Jan. 25.-As the repre-
sentative of the war department, As
sistant Secretary Oliver has acted up
on a number Of recommendations made
by the national militia board designed
TO increase the efficiency of the Or
ganlzed militia The recommendation
for detail of non commissioned officers
of the army for duty with the organ
ized militia was approved, condition
ed upon the settlement of the question
iof the right TO pay the expenses out Of
> the federal appropriations for the mil
iGa Mr.. Oliver disappToved recon-
mendation for the allowance Of pay
and teaveling expenses of officers Of
the militia engaged in giving instruc
tion in rifle practice or on continuous
duty at rifle ranges, on the ground that
such payments are not authorized by
law.
Adoption of cap and collar insignia
20 identify the wearer as a member
of the first line of the national forces,
etc. was approved. with the proviso
that the time is not yet ripe for the
adoption Of such insignia. The rec
ommendation for an allowance for
ammunition cases. bandoleers and
clips is still under consideration.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-26
Rev. Charles H. Leareyd Dead.

Wakefield, Mass. Jan. 25.-Rev.
Charles H Leareyd, who four Years
ago resigned as rector of Immanuel
church of this town, and who was for
twenty years treasurer of the Episco-
pal diocese of Massachusetts. died at
his home here today after an illness
of four years. He was born in Dan
vers and leaves a widow and three
children
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-26
2o,e4o,oo0 HORSES
INTHE UNITED STATES
Valued at $1,s74O52 2o0O-Department
of Agriculture Report.

Washington, Jan. 25.-Horses in the
United States numbered 20,640,000 and
were valued at S1.975,052, 600, an av-
erage of 1854 per head, on January
l last, according to a report issued
by the department of agriculture to-
day. The report showed a total value
of $4,525-259, 900, or over four per cent.
more than year ago, for all farm
animals on farms and ranges in the
United States.
The horses increased S2.23 a head
in value during the year. The num-
Der and value of other animals fol-
low:
Mules, 4,053000 and S437,082 600;
cows, 21,720.0OO, and S702, 900; 9TH
er cattle. 49,379 900. and $685. 600;
sheep, 56.0s4.0C0 and S192, 632 900: and
swine 54.147.GOO. and S354 7sO. 900.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-26
JUDGMENT FOR $4,000.
Heavy Judgment Awarded to New
York Woman Who Was Hurt in Brit
ish Railway Smash.

London. Jan. 25.-Mrs. Brodt of New
York today obtained a verdict of $685.
600 against the London and Southwest
ern Railway company for personal in
juries sustained in the Salisbury train
wreck of July l. 1906. when twenty
seven persons lost their lives. She
testified that she still suffered from her
injuries and that she had not been able
to enter a train since the day of the
disaster.
Justice Ridley, who ramarked that
the damages were greater than he
would have awarded. granted a stay Of
execution in view Of a possible appeal.
Mrs. Bodt's claim was for S100,0 900,
$4,000 for the loss of her husband,
which was not allowed she having
married again, and $4,000 for her
own injuries.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-26
sunken Three-Master Identified.

Boston, Jan. 25.-Captain Chase Of
the steamer Howard which arrived
last night from Norfolk stated today
that the sunken three masted schoon-
er sighted by him yesterday was un-
doubtedly the Harry Messer, which
went aground on Shovelful shoal sew
eral weeks ago.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-26
House Considers District of Columbia
Affairs,

WashingtOn Jan. 25-Legislation
affecting the district of Columbia was
considered by. the house of representa-
tives today, almost the entire session
being devoted to that purpose
An interesting feature of the dav
was praise By Mr.. Boutell of Illinois
of the heroism of John r. Binns. the
wireless operator aboard the steam
ship Republic. recently in collision
with the Florida. His remarks were
loudly applauded.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-26
Safe With Friends in New york.

Winsted, Conn, Jan. 25.-Word was
received here today from former State
Senator Arthur l.. Clark, who with
Mrs. Clark were on the steamer Re
public, that they were with friends in
New York. 1t is not known whether
they will continue their trip or not
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-26
HOTEL ROY DESTROYED BY FIRE
Porter's Hip Broken by Jumping from
Third story Window

Fonda, n. Y. Jan. 25.-The Hotel
Roy. in this village, one of the most
historic buildings in the lower Mo-
hawk valley. was destroyed by fire
today. The loss is estimated at S40.-
GOO covered partly by insurance. The
hotel was built in 1886.
John McMaster, the porter in the
hotel. sustained a fractured hip by
jumping from the third story Of the
hotel, and he was burned about the
face and armsA
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-26
BATTERED FLORIDA LlMPs IN
Flying Signal "Not Under controlp-
Trouble With Wheelsman Denied.


New York Jan. 25.-when the Flor
ida, in from her fateful experience
passed up the harbor late today aha
looked every bit the part OF the ocean
battering ram she had played. Flying
the signal Not Under Control" she
was guided up the bay by two tugs.
Her bows We're smashed by the impact
with the Republic, the. plates and
beams being buckled and twisted for a
distance Of fully thirty feet. Caught
on the jagged iron braces and angle
irons was tarpaulin to keen out a.
much water as possible from her for
ward compartment. With her fore
peak full OF water her burdened bow
dipping and her stern high above the
surface, she was slowly and with diff
iculty warped into her pier in Brook
lyn
Reported Trouble at the Wheel Denied
That there was any trouble at the
wheel Of the Florida was denied to-
night by the Florida's purser. Marbila
Gina. When asked as to the reports
Of the helmsmans' delinquency. he saA
that the qCartermaster was thrown
from his wheel by the shock OF tho
collision and stood at his post until
the crash came. The purser likewise
denied that the wheel was turned the
wrong way as the vessels were ap-
preaching each other or that the COM
mander struck down the steersman.
Captain Rospini Makes Brief State
ment.
Captain Rospini talked but briefly.
He said that he preferred to await a
statement by the Republics command
er before making his. He said. how
ever. that he heard the Republics
whistles at intervals for some time on
the morning Of the disaster. but they
seemeS quite far away. Suddenly the
big liner appeared out OF the fog and
the two vessels came together. The
Florida veered of and the Republic
was swallowed up again In the mist.
A cautious search for her was then
begun and 1t was two hours. the cap
tain said, before tho Florida again 10
Gated her partner In misfortune and
began the work OF rescue which re-
suited so fortunately.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-26
Cabled Paragraphs

Constantinople, Jan. 25.-The post of
grand rabbiFof Turkey, which has been
vacant for forty-five years, was today
filled by the election of Hain Nahum
by the Jewish national assembly. Hahn
Nahum Is at present grand rabbi of
Constantinople
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-26
CARRIE NATION soUELcHEo.
Forced to Retire from London Stage
Pelted With Eggs.

London, Jan. 25.-Mrs. Carrie Ma
ton, who is attempting to deliver a
series of lectures here. met with a
very hostile reception at the Canter-
bury music hall tonight. She was
pelted with eggs, one of them striking
her in the face. From the very be-
ginning the audience maintained a
chorus of boos and Kisses. Her man
ager vainly appealed for fair play,
and Mrs. Nation was obliged to quit
the house under police protection.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-26
MOUNT ETNA's WHITE SMOKE
Considered Bad Omen by the People
Dozen Earth Shocks a Day.

Monteleone, Jan. 25.-The earth
shocks here average a dozen daily and
apparently they are increasing in num-
Der and intensity. The refueees are in
q constant state Of alarms and the
vast majority of them have decided to
emigrate to America as soon as they,
can secure transportation.
On the distant horizon Mount Etna
can be seen emitting an immense col
umn of smoke which, being white. the
people consider a Bad omen
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-26

Rev. Thomas r. Harris, D. D.. sec
retary of the diocese of New York and
a trustee of the General Theological
seminary, died at his home in Bronx
vile.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-26
ROOTS RESIGNATION IN.
Secretary of State Tenders 1t to the
President.

Washington, Jan. 25.-Secretary of
State Root has rendered to President
Roosevelt his resignation, effective up
on qualification of his successor. Rob
ert Bacon, whose nomination, along
with that of ]. c. O'Loughlin to be as
sistant secretary Of state in place of
Mr.. Bacon, went to the senate today.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-26
THREE GIRLS PERIsHEp
In a Montreal Fire-Their Parents in
Hospital.


Montreal Jan. 25.-A fire which
broke out at an early hour today in the
residence of w. G. Slack, treasurer of
the Bell Telephone company of Can
ada, resulted in the death of three of
Mr.. Slack's daughters, Beatrice, aged
IS; Marguerite, aged II, and Ruth,
aged 8. while Mrs. Slack and two 9TH
er daughters Elizabeth and Gertrude,
are in the hospital, the former suffer-
ing from prostration and the latter
from burns.
The 16-ye1r- girl, Beatrice, escap-
ed from the burning house, but re-
turned when she found two Of her
younger sisters were missing. She was
evidently overcome by the smoke. Her
dead body was found lying in one Of
the front rooms, while the charred bod
les of the two missing girls were found
beside the half burned mattress of
their bed. which had fallen with the
floor to the basement.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-26

London, Jan. 25-One of the Russian
desperadoes who was killed in the des-
perate attempt at highway robbery in
a suburb of London. last Saturday, has
been identified as Jacob Lapidus, a
brother of Lesser Lapidus, who was
blown 90 pieces in the mysterious bomb
explosion in the forest of Vincennes,
near Paris, in the spring of 1906.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-26

London, Jan. pa receiver for the
debenture holders was today appointed
to take charge of the affairs of the
London and Paris exchange" outside
brokers with branches on the continent
and in the provinces. Negotiations are
pending to form a new company and
take over the liabilities.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-26
Billions of Fishes and Lobsters to Be
Planted

Chicago, Jan. 25.-George n. Bowers.
United States commissioner of fisher
les, declared today that while the gov
ernment planted 2,2S7,000,00O fishes
and Holsters last year, it was expected
that even that figure would be ex-
ceeded this season.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-26
Paris Linotype Operators on Strike.

Paris, Jan. 25.-All the Iinotypers on
the newspapers in Paris went on
strike tonight for an increase in wages.
The publishers. expecting the strike,
had made arrangements to print va
pers by hand They therefore suffered
only slight inconvenience and delav.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-26
descendants of the sianers."

Washington, Jan. 25.-The descend
ants Of the signers of the American
Declaration of Independence are in
corporated as the Descendants Of the
Signers" under the terms of a bill
passed by the senate today.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-26
Condensed TelegramS

Four Cases of Bubonic Plague are
reported at Caracas.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-26
Danbury City Water Bonds Sold.

Danbury, Conn, Jan. 25.-An issue
of $4,000 Danbury city water bonds
were sold today to n. w. HaIsey of
New York, at a rate of 1.017S9.. There
were five bidders
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-26
TRIAL OF COLONEL COOPER.
Up to Date But Seven Jurors Have
Been Obtained.

Nashville Tenn, Jan. 25.-The net
result of another days work in the
trial Of Col. Duncan B. Cooper. Robin
Cooper and John D. Sharpe for the
murder of former Senator E. w. Car
mack was that one juror was added
to the six already in the box. A new
panel of 500 men reported this morn
ing and at 4 o'clock 120 had been ex-
amined. OF these the only one to
qualify was J. H. Vaughn.
The hearing OF the charges against
Juror Leigh will take place as soon as
the present panel is exhausted which
will probably be Wednesday The
state has used 10 of its IS peremptory
challenges and the defense "A of its 72.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-26
SOMETHING WENT WRONG
WITH FLoRlDA's STEERSMAN.
It is Claimed He Was Knocked Out by
Commander for Cowardice.

New York, Jan. 25.-There are two
versions of what happened on the
bridge Of the Florida when the Repub-
lie loomed up in front OF her in the
morning fog. Little could be learned
from Captain Rosplni when he was
seen on board his vessel on her arrival
In the barbor.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-26
sseretary Root Coca to Hot sprinua.

Washington, Jan. 25-Secretary Root
expects to leave Washington on We'd
nesday for Hot Springs, Ark, for rest
and recreating, returning in time for
Inauguration, March &.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-26
Duke of the Abruzzi Goes to Rome.

Turin, Jan. 25.-The Duke of the
Abruzzi left for Rome this evening.
He will have an audience with King
Victor Emmanuel to discuss with him
his projected expedition to the Hima-
IaVas
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-26
FAILS FOR OVER A MILLION.
Former State Treasurer E. p. Shaw
of Nelvburyport Files Petition in
Bankruptcy.

Boston. Jan. 25.-Former State
Treasurer E. P. Shaw of Newbury-
port a railroad financier. filed volun-
tary petition in bankruptcy today
with liabilities of S1,O32.3 and as
sets of s275.765. The principal liabil-
ity is said to be irdorsed paper for
the James +. Shaw Co. 0nc),
amounting to S661,13S, which is held
by sixty creditors.
The assets consist Of real estate Of
$55,S20, and stocks and bonds valued
at S216310
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-26


reported at Caracas.
Mrs. Charles Mock of Fairfield, Neh.,
killed her three children and herself.
Larne County, Ky, where Abraham
Lincoln was born, voted dry by ma
jority of 1,0S5.
German Socialists Held Numerous
public meetings in Berlin and de-
clared for universal suffrage.
A Supplementary Convention to the
Franco Canadian commercial treaty of
1907 has been signed in Paris.
John T. Hammond Got Verdict Of
$4,000 against the Consolidated Gro
cery company in Jacksonville, Fla.
Governor Hughes Speech advocating
direct nominations was an unpleasant
surprise for the New York party lead
ers.
Rev. Thomas r. Harris, D. D.. sec
retary of the diocese of New York and
d trustee of the General Theological
seminary, died at his home in Bronx
vile.
There Is No Indication that the dead
lOCk III the lHlnOlS legislature VIII De
broken, though it seems likely that the
democrats will vote for Shrutleff. re-
publican.
Developments Which Will Involve
some of the most prominent men in
Oklahoma are expected during the in
vestigation of land frauds by the fed
eral grand jury.
John Cooper, Wealthy Manufacturer,
of New York. has been sued for S50,-
coo by Clarence n. Robinson, street
car conductor, for alternating the affec-
tions of his wife.
Rear Admiral Winfield Scott 2cnIey
was the guest of oEor at the fifteenth
annual dinner of the Arctic club Of
America. held Saturday night at the
Hotel Marlborough, New York.
President Diaz of Mexico is greatly
interested in the preservation of 'or-
ests and will send three commission
ers TO the conference to be held in
Washington in February on the con-
servation of forests Of North Amer
lea.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-26
Steamship Arrivals.

At Liverpool: Jan. 25. Celtic, from
New York via Queenstown
At Alexandria: Jan. "a, Caronia. from
New York via st. Michaels and Ma
pies
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-26

Governor Hughes Speech advocating
direct nominations was an unpleasant
surprise for the New York party lead
ers.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-26
DRESS AS DRESS CAN.
One Man Came Ashore Clad in Pa
jamas and Fur overesat, One Tan
and One Black Shoe.

New York, Jan. 25.-Dr. NJ. Il.
Waldstein OF South Orange, n. j.,
who was travelling with Mrs. Wal
stein. presented one Of the figures
which tickled the risibilities Of his
fellow unfortunates despite their
troubles and amused the doctor HIM
self When it came time to leave the
Republic he found himself clad in
pajamas and a fur overcoat with a
tan shoe on one foot and a black
shoe on the other. He was thus at
tired on arrival in port today.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-26

Rear Admiral Winfield Scott ScnIey
was the guest of oEor at the fifteenth
annual dinner of the Arctic club Of
America. held Saturday night at the
Hotel Marlborough. New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-26

German Socialists Held Numerous
public meetings in Berlin and de-
clared for universal suffrage.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-26

John Cooper, Wealthy Manufacturer,
of New York. has been sued for S50,-
coo by Clarence n. Robinson, a street
car conductor, for alternating the affec-
tions Of his wife.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-26

Mrs. Charles Mock of Fairfield, Neh.
killed her three children and herself.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-26

Developments Which Will Involve
some of the most prominent men in
Oklahoma are expected during the in
vestigation of land frauds by the fed
eral grand ilrN.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-26

A Supplementary Convention to the
Franco Canadian commercial treaty Of
1907 has been signed in Paris.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-26

Larne County, KY, where Abraham
Lincoln was born, voted dry by ma
jority of 1885.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-26

There Is No Indication that the dead
lock in the Illinois legislature will be
broken, though it seems likely that the
democrats will vote for Shrutleff. re-
nuhlican.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-26

John r. Hammond Got a Verdict Of
$4,000 against the Consolidated Gro
Gerry company in Jacksonville, Fla.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-08-28
EDWARD II. HARTMAN.

There are more new laws. and they
never seem 20 displace the old ones
New laws means new Oeaceholders 10
administer them"
DO you refer TO the corporation
tax" he was asked.
"Yes-and some interstate laws 3"
was the reply. Legislation seemed to
arouse his interest greatly and warm
ing 20 his subject he threw aside eau
ton. rose from his pillow and sat up
on the couch.
Three years ago I was called a
Spectator" he said. That was when
Union Pacific was placed on 10 per
cent dividend basis had a hard time
convincing my associates 20 realize
that we were building not better than
we knew. but quicker than We knew a"
do you mean 10 put the surplus
earnings into the roads rather than TO
turn them over TO the stockholders? ?"
he was asked.
Yes that's about IT," he said. That
Is my plan--cOnstructi0n and develop.
ment. aud I guess the public and the
press are convinced now that am not
a Spectator.
Mr.. Hartman would not say Just
what new undertakings he proposed.
But said ne, 1T is In my mind to
open up new territory and 20 build new
tributary lines. This means new set
Elements and more people"
This attitude he emphasized all
through his talk of railroad matters.
leaving the inference that he contem-
plated improvements rather than in
creased dividends In this connection
the action OF the directors OF the
Union Pacific and Southern Pacific
roads Is significant Both met. but de-
clared only the regular dividends