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Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-09
Cooks Data Safe
 In Copenhagen
TAKEN TO UNIVERSITY GUARDED
 BY DETECTIVES.
PLACED IN STRONG ROOM
Where They Will Be Closely Watched Until the Examining Committee is Ready to Look Them Over.

Copenhagen, Dec S.-Dr. Frederick A. Cooks records of North polar ob- servations reached here today on board the steamship United States Extraordinary precautions were taken to make sure that the long awaited data were delivered safely to the uni versity authorities. As soon as the United States was tied up at her pier. an iron box. containing Dr. Cooks re- port, and the diaries in which his orig inal entries were made, was brought ashore. The box was closely followed by Walter Lonsdale. Dr. Cooks secre- tary.
 Papers Closely Guarded.
 Upon the pier. Lonsdale and two detectives put the iron box into mo- tor car, and, jumping in themselves, were driven hastily to the university of Copenhagen. Their car was follow ed by a second automobile. At the university the papers were formally turned over to the authorities there and placed in a strong room, where they will be guarded closely until the committee appointed to examine them is ready to begin its labors.
 !, The examination will be made prob ably at Copenhagen observatory. None but the duly chosen commission, rep resenting the university of Copenha- gen, will be permitted to be present. MT. Egan, the United States minister was to have attended the committee meetings as a private individual but will not be able to do so, because of the delay in the arrival of the rec ords. He leaves tomorrow for the United States.
 Signs of Revival of Controversy.
 The coming of Dr. Cooks papers IS accompanied with signs of a revival of the Cook-Peary controversy. The Politiken asserts this morning that the supporters of Commander Peary are trying to enlist the services of Greenland explorers in organizing an anti-Cook press campaign.
 Another Charge Against pr. Cook.
 New York. Dec 9.-The Times prints this morning sworn affidavits signed by August W. Loose, pilot and navi- gator, and George H. Dunkle an insur- ance broker, that Dr. Cook promised them $4 GOO for their aid in preparing the polar records of his journey, which are now in the hands of the University of Copenhagen. The Times also repro duces what purports to be the fac- silie of pencilled memorandum direct ing the preparation of observations all the way from Svartevaag to the pole.
 They freely acknowledge that their motive in making these afhdavits is the alleged failure to pay them the full sum said to have been promised.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-09
SUGAR FRAUDS NOTHING NEW.
Former Weisher Knew of Cheating
 More Than Ten Years Ago.

New York. Dec. s.-Underweighing sugar and cheating the government out of duty is not new art, according to testimony introduced today as the gov ernment continued it's prosecution of six former employees of the American Sugar Refining company. James Con- lon, former customs weigher, testified that although he apprised his superi- ors of the existence of fraud more than ten years ago. nothing was done to punish the guilty persons until after the death of H. O. Havemeyer.
 Thomas Kehoe, one of the defend ants. was implicated by Conlon's testi- mony when the latter swore that twice he saw Khoe manipulating the scales by a special appliance. He seized the instrument, so he testified, but in the first instance returned it after Kehos had pleaded with him. Later, he testi- fled. he reported the matter. but with no results.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-09
SIeuthS Shadow
 Dying Man
HIS CONDITION REPORTED AS
 STILL CRITICAL.
GEORGE p. SHELDON INDICTED
For Alleged Missppropriatlon of Funds of Phenix Fire Insurance Company of Brooklyn-others Implicated.

New York. Dec. s.-George Preston Sheldon, deposed president of the Phenix (Fire) Insurance company of Brooklyn. lying at deaths door at his Greenwich, Conn, home, was indicted by the grand jury in New York today. charged with larceny in the first de- gree for the alleged misappropriation of funds of the company of which he was the head for twenty-two years.
 Accused of Stealing $45,ooo.
 As Sheldon was not arrested, and probably will not be unless his health radically improves, the text of the i'm dictment was not made public. but an official of the district attorneys office is authority for the statement that the amount which Sheldon Is accused of stealing is s45iOO0.
 Speculated in Stocks.
 According to this official. it was tes- tified before the grand jury that Shell don used the funds or credit of the insurance company in stock market transactions through New York brokerage firm and pocketed the prof it's. Employees of a local national bank and of the brokerage firm fin question were before the grand jury on Tuesday about this alleged transaction, which, it is said. was picked out from a mass of others because of the ease with which its steps could be traced. The grand jury will now investigate the connection of others with the alleged speculation with the funds of the com pany. Only charges against Sheldon have been examined as yet although the report of the insurance department implicated others.
 Detectives Watch Greenwich House.
 In the meantime detectives will be sent to Greenwich to inquire into the condition of the accused mans health. If they are satisfied that he is too ili for trial no attempt at extradition will be made, but he will be kept under close surveillance. His condition to- night, as reported from Greenwich, waA critical.
 Alleged Profits of Speculation.
 Four exhibits of interest which have figured in the grand jury investigation so far are three drafts for S10,000 each and one of S15,000, alleged profits of speculation which Sheldon is accused of having carried on. Each of the drafts is made the subject of count in the indictment.
 Sheldon is 64 years old and is wide ly known in insurance circles. He was taken i'll with ptomaine poisoning six weeks ago before he was deposed an president of the insurance company.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-09
Go-5ETWEEN EXPELLED
 FROM ISTHMUs OF PANAMA w. G. SpilIer Takes the Matter to the
 Panama Supreme Court.

Panama, Dec. S.-The supreme court of Panama has summoned to appear before it the secretary of foreign af- fairs to answer charges made by w. G. Spiller of illegal expulsion from the isthmus. Spiller was engaged for a time in transporting canal laborers to other countries. These men were brought to the zone by the isthmian canal commission at considerable ex- pense and trouble and later were in duced by contractors to go to various parts of South America. Spiller acted. it is charged, as the principal go-be- tween. Lieutenant Colonel Goethals, chief engineer of the canal, who fore saw that this would seriously affect the construction of the canal, request ed the Panaman government to deport Spjller, his request being based upon the provisions of the canal treaty. President Obaldia issued an executive decree declaring that enticing canal la borers from the country was a mis- demeanor punishable by expulsion from the country.
 The first transgressor to come under this order was Spiller He, however, took the matter to the supreme court, which will now call upon the secretary of foreign affairs to show the legality of the governments action
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-09
MANAGEMENT CRITICISED.
Report of Insurance Superintendent on
 American Credit Indemnity Go.

Albany, N T., Dec. s.-The manage rnent Of the American Credit Indemnity company of New York is criticised in e report made public today by Superin- tandent of Insurance Hotchkiss, as a joint examination of the company by the state insurance departments of New York and Massachusetts. The company, which was organized under the laws Of New York, had it's head quarters at St Louis.
 "CompIiance with the conditions im- posed which include e change of man. agement," says the report, seem to warrant the conclusion that the com pany may safely continue in busi- ness"
 A careful inquiry into the methods Of business of all other companies writ ing credit insurance will be made as soon as possible.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-09
Flat Refusal Given to Request for
 Wage Increase.

Boston, Dec. S.-A request for an in- crease in wages and a reduction in working hours for freight handlers met with flat refusal at conference to- day between representatives of the Knights of Labor, Freight Handlers union and General Manager Frank Barr and other officials of the Boston and Maine railroad. The freight handlers asked for $2.25 per day and nine hours work. Their present wage is $2 a day and they work ten hours General Manager Barr said that the matter was talked over in a friendly a strike.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-09
RELEASED ON $1o,ooo BONDS.
Alleged New Haven EmbezzIer Finally
 Secures Bail.

New Haven, Conn, Dec. s.-Robert D. Muir, former treasurer of the Peo- ple's Bank and Trust company, who has been confined in the county jail since Monday night charged with en- bezzling s35,000 of the banks funds was released on $10,000 bonds tonight The bonds were furnished by ex-Sher- fir Peter McNerney, Thomas Sullivan a hotel proprietor, and James Fergu- son, a liveryman- On being released from jail Muir went directly to his home on Orange street.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-09
AGREE TO GIVE "LEPER"
 A CLEAN BILL OF HEALTH.
Plan of Washington Authorities to
 Make Early a Free Man.

Washington, Dec. S.-John R. Early. twice imprisoned and quarantined here as a '1eper," will leave Washington tomorrow a free man to go to the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Re- search in New York. where he will be examined by Dr. Simon F1exner.
 Dr. Flexner's decision as to wheth- CT Early has leprosy will be accepted as final by the Washington health de- partment- If pr. Flexner finds Early free from the disease, the health of- dcials here have agreed to give Early clean bill of health, which will per- init the man to come to Washington without being thrown into quarantine.
 In return for his freedom, Early's attorney tonight announced that Early will drop his idea of damage actions against the health officials here for false imprisonment, which have been threatened since he was arrested sev- eral days ago.
 Early's case will be called in police court tomorrow, and the charges against him will be dismissed. His freedom will be absolute and he will leave the city for New York on the first train.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-09
conqress Holiday Adjournment.

falls on Saturday this year. 1t is likely that the tow houses of congress will adjourn the middle of that week until Monday, January 3d. Speaker Cannon has not yet given the matter any con- sideration, as far as the house is con- cerned, but the indications are the ad- journment will be about Wednesday or Thursday of Christmas week.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-09
Costs Amounting to $42,o6o Assessed
 Against Standard Oil Go.

St. Louis. Dec. s.-Costs amounting to $42,060 were assessed against the Standard oil company in the United States circuit court today as result Of the recent prosecution by the gov ernment- This does not include $40,- 900 which the Standard paid some time ago. The oil company was re- lieved of paying $15.526 the costs of the records furnished to the govern ment's attorneys.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-09
Members of New England Order of
 Owls Sued for Damaues.

Hartford, Dec. Slight of the for mer officers of Nest 166, Order of Owls. who seeded from that order and formed Hartford lodge. No. 1, New England Order of Owls, were served with papers in suit for $2,500 dam ages late today. The papers in the suit, which was brought by national Bend, Ind. and the remaining mem- bers of Nest 166. asks for the return of $1,200 of the funds of the nest and paraphernalia valued at $500. The return of the original charter is also asked for.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-09
Conferences at Washington With Gen.
 sus Supervisors,

Washington, Dec. s.-For the pur- pose of impressing upon the 330 cen sus supervisors President Taft's. desire for a non political, accurate and eco- nomical census, Director Durand has arranged for a series of conferences with them The first, for the super visors in the eastern states, including Virginia and North Carolina, will be held in this city next Friday and Sat urday President Taft and Secretary Nagel probably will address them
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-09
ss,ooo FIRE AT MERlDEN.
United Braid Manufacturing Go. Plant
 Defective FIue Responsible.

Meriden, Conn, Dec. s.-The United Braid Manufacturing company's plant on North George street was damaged about s5.000 by fire tonight. Just be- fore Il o'clock the attic of the three story wooden building was discovered enveloped in flames, but the firemen managed to hold the fire in the top part of the structure.
 One hundred and fifty braiding ma- chimes are badly damaged by water and twenty hands are thrown out of employment for few weeks. It Is be- heved that defective fiue is responsi- ble for the blaze. Loss to machinery is $4,00o and to building $1,o00, partly insured. The owners of the plant are Hoskar Frank and Harry Adlman.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-09
BILLION DOLLAR MERGER.
Legislative Inquiry Into Telegraph and Telephone Systems of New York State.

New York, Dec. S.-Theodore N. Vail president uf the American Tele- phone and Telegraph company. the Bell interests, and Robert c. Clowry, presi- dent of the Western Union Telegra ph company. have ooen subpoenaed to ap- pear before the legislative inquiry in to the telegraph and telephone system of this state, now going on in New York. MT. Vail will testify tomorrow; Colonel Clowry will be called later.
 This will be the first Investigation into the recent billion dollar merger whereby the Bell interests obtained control of the Western Union by the purchase of Gould stock
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-09
Blood Poisoning from Lacerated Scalp
 Wound,

Waterbury, Conn.,, Dec. S.-With his head roughly bandaged, William Brown of Hartford, a former street depart ment employe, asked for lodging at police headquarters tonight. Sergeant J. J. Bergin examined his head and called in a doctor, who found that blood poisoning had begun in lacer- ated scalp wound seven inches long. He received it when he fell in Danbury Sunday, he said, and had had no medi- cal attention.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-09
J. p. MORGAN co.
 NOT IN CONTROL
Of the New York Life Insurance Com
 pany-Emphatio Denial.

New York, Dec. S.-J. P. Morgan & oompany's recently acquired control of the Equitable Life Assurance society has no bearing whatever on the New York Life Insurance company, says Darwin P. Kingsley, president of the latter company, in statement issued today.
 Since Messrs. J. P. Morgan & com- pany secured controlling interest in the stock of the Equitable Life Assur- ance society" says Mir. Kingsley, the statement has been widely circulated that Messrs Morgan & company also control in some way the New York Life Insurance company. I wish to deny this statement in the most en- phatic manner. The New York Life Insurance company has no capital stock and is controlled only by it's trustees and officers. It has no alli- ance, directly or indirectly, with any other corporation or firm"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-09
GERMANS SAW A COMET, TOO.
Gable Lowell Observatory, Confirming Princeton Students Observation.

Flagstaff, Ariz., Dec. s.-The Lowell observatory last night received the fol- lowing cables from kiel, Germany:
 '"rhe comet Daniel was observed on December 6, thirteen hours thirty-nine minutes, Greenwich mean time. in right ascension six hours sixteen min utes thirty seconds. north declination thirty three degrees and fifty minutes. The comet is visible with small tel escope. It is in the constellation Au- riga
 This confirms the account given by Zaecheus Daniel, the graduate student of Princeton, who first sighted the comet.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-09
oversers Approve Plan for Segregation
 of Harvard Freshmen,

Boston, Dec. S-The plans of Presi- dent A. Lawrence Lowell of Harvard university for the segregation of the freshmen and the establishment of freshman dormieories, as outlined in his inaugural address, were approved today by the board of overseers of the university. His ideas relative to changes in the elective system were 'ilsn discussed, and the president was given authority to carry them out.
 The changes in the elective system, it was stated, do not mean the aboli- tio1 of the system built up by Presi- dent Eliot. but are rather in the nature of modification.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-09
Plea for Utilization of Water Power
 Facilities.

Philadelphia, Dec S.-A plea for the preservation and constructive utiliza- ton of the water power facilities of the country at large was the feature of the papers read at the opening ses- sion of the annual convention of the American Institute of Chemical Engi- neers here today. Edward R. Taylor of Penn Tan. N. Y. presented a resolu- tion. which was adopted, urging that the members of tho institute as a whole cooperate with other engineer ing bodies to preserve and improve the water now lying idle in teh lakes, hills and rivers of teh land.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-09
sUFFERED-FoUR YEARS
With Surgeons Sponge sewed Up ir
 Her Body.

Milwaukee, Dec. 8.-After suffering four years with surgeons sponge sewed up in her body, Mrs. John H. Fertig of this city died today.
 Four years ago Mrs. Fertig was op- erated upon for a tumor. The physi- clans forgot to remove a sponge from the wound Another operation per- formed, in an effort to find the sponge, failed. One year later portions of the sponge worked out through Mir Fer tigs side. A third operation found the sponge hardened and imbedded in the woman's abdomen. This operation proved fatal.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-09
Reduction in Freight Rate Ordered.

tigation extending over year, the in- terstate commerce commission an- nounced in an opinaon handed down today that the rates charged by the railroads for the transportation of fire brick, building brick and paving brick from central traffic association terri tory to the Atlantic seaboard. were nnraas4orAhla An& kh@zsi1 ke xAasseaA
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-09
REPORTED BY WIRELESS.
Steamer on Fire in Lake Erie Last
 Night.

Detroit. Dec. s.-A steamer was re- ported to be on fire tonight in Lake Erie, about five miles off Southeast shoal The burning vessel is believed to be the 1,700-ton Anchor line freight steamer Clarion of Buffalo, which left Detroit at noon today for Erie, Pa though she has not yet been posi- lively identified. The Clarion carried a crew of IS or 20 men. So far as known there were no passengers aboard.
 The report of the fire was contained in a wireless message from the steam CT H. P. Pope.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-09
BIG FOUR ROAD TELEeRAPHERs
To the Number of 1000 May Strike
 Within 24 Hours.

Cincinnati, O., Dec. s.-The telegra- phers of the Big Four railroad and the officials of the company are in a dead lock. The men may strike before to- morrow morning.
 General Manager J. F. Van Wrinkle says the company cannot accede to the demand that all branches of the tele- graph service be classified under the telegra phers' agreement and schedule.
 It is declared that if no concession is made by the com pany the LOCO teleg- raphers of the Big Four may be order ed out on strike within twenty-four hours.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-09
RED CROSS STAMPS
 NO GOOD AS POSTAGE.
Thousands of Letters Bearing ThIs Stamp Sent to Dead Letter Office.


 Washington, Dec. S.-Thousands of letters bearing the Red Cross stamps are being sent to the dead letter office or held at postoffices for postage. Not withstanding the plain instructions is- sued in connection with the sale of the Red Cross stamps, great numbers of letters are being mailed bearing these stamps in lieu of regular postage.
 Red Cross stamps are not postage stamps, and letters or other mailable matter bearing the stamps alone must be treated as unpaid matter. The ad- dressee is notified to remit postage and if it be not received the letter or other matter is sent to the dead letter ofiioe.
 The very general use of the Red Cross stamps by residents of the dis trict is noted. Prominent among those who so decorate their Christmas mafi is the president. All the White House mail carries the Red Cross stamps.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-09
Elected President of Guarantee Trust
 Co. of New York.

New York, Dec s.--,Alexander J. Hemphill was elected president of the Cua<8ntee Trust company, of which tine Morgan interests recently bought xsnsrpI, at meeting o6 the new board of directors today. Mfr. HemphiH had lbeen vice president of the company isince 1s05 The presidency had been ,aeant since the retirement about ear ago of John ". Castles who sub lesnsH&{s gatun1iftssd suicide while \ xaalan ~ AAA Hnknn xnsask Aampsaaf
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-09
Expelled from Membership in National
 Trotting Association.

New York. Dec S.-Miss Elsie Pal mer Of Pimlico, Md, was expelled from membership in the National TrottinE association at a meeting of the asso- ciation's board of review here today. The charge against her was that she saarted her pacer, George Bertin. out of his class and under the name of Aristocrat at the state fair at Tfmon- ium, Md. last fall.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-09
Final Resting Place for the Half Moon
 and the CIermont.

New York, Dec. s.-A final resting place for the Clermont and the Half Moon, of the Hudson-Fulton celebra- tion. has been chosen at Spuyten Duy- vii. in the waters of the Hudson, near the north end of Manhattan Island. It fs prospossd to build basin with a deck eex each veAAG
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-09
TOO COLD FOR STRIKERS.
Absolute Quiet Prevails About Tin
 Plate Co. Plant.

Bridgeport, Ohio, Dec. S.-Two hun dred militiamen shivered in the ex- treme could tonight watching the de- parture of their regimental comrades for their Ohio homes. These 200 sol- diers are all that remain of the three regiments called out for strike guard duty at the Aetna Standard plant of the American Sheet and Tin Plate Go. here Saturday.
 Absolute quiet resigns about the mills. Even the strikers and their sympathizers failed to appear around the plant this evening on account of fhe cold
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-09
Killed His Wife and Himself.

Winchester, Va, Dec. s.-When his wife, bride of three months. charged him with stealing her troHsseau and selling it. Charles Crowell, a farmer. shot the woman dead today and then turned a shotgun on himself and sent . charge through his heart. The shot killed his wife immediately, and his death too, was instant
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-09
Confessed to Murder of Girl.

Milwaukee, Via, Dec. s.-Adam Peftrzy< told the police tonight that he and Karl Wo3ciechowsd attacked and murdered Hattie Zinda, a IA year old girl, in a vacant house on the out skirts of this city Nov. 12. Both men were arrested in lumber camp. Peitrzylk teld the pe3tce how they beat ths -i<l,@ hE<kns aaax- -Sth oaIIh--
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-09
5000 inoendiary Fire at East Hart.
 ford.

East Hartford, Conn, Dec. 8.-A dwelling house, a barn and two tobac- co sheds, on what is known as the John Kennedy place and now owned by Albert Fricke. were destroyed by fire tonight. The fire broke out sim ultaneously in all the buildings and is supposed to have been of incendiary origin. The loss is s9.00e.