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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-02

cocks intention 10 bring Il down to q
more businesslike institution.
When the registry commission has
finished its labors. AFR. Hitchcock viii
summon another commission OF money
order exports 10 make a similar exam
ination OF the money order division.
This division also has been showing
a growing deficiency whereas the post
master general thinks IL should soon
be placed on a sustaining basis.
In fact. Mr.. Hitchcock believes that
the whole postal service can eventual
" be put on a similar basis.
After the money order division has
received an overhauling. work proba-
bly, will be begun on the rural free de-
livery system.
The Franking Privilege.
The subject Of the "irnnking'' priv
ilege, or the sending OF matter through
the mails free by government officials
and members of congress will also
come in for a share OF consideration.
The custom has grown OF recent
years i'm Washington OF sending out
many government documents as reg
istered mail" This system has been
very expensive ard Is IN part respon-
sible for the heavy jefict OF $4,000 900
in the registry division.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-02

ing of his intrepid dash across the ice.
A message was received at the colonial
Office here this morning via Lerwick,
Shetland Islands, announcing that DR..
Cook reached the pole April 81, 1908.
This despatch was sent by Green
land official on board the Danish gov
ernment steamer Hans Egede, which
passed Lerwick at noon today en- route
for Denmark, and read as follows:
I'VE have on board the American
traveller DIR. Cook who reached the
North Pole April 21, 1908. DR.. Cook
arrived at Uppernavik in May of 1909,
from Cape York. The Esquimaux of
Cape York confirm DR.. Cooks story
of his journey"
1t is understood that the Danish
consul at Lerwick. where the Hans
Egede remained for two hours, was
officially notified of DR.. Cooks success
in his attempt to reach the pole, but
that ne was bound to secrecy concern
ing the extent and nature of the ex-
plorer's discoveries. Director Ryberg,
head of the Greenland administration
bureau, said tonight that he did not
expect to receive any further details
of DR.. Cooks achievement before the
arrival of the Hans Egede at this port,
which probably would be Saturday af-
ternoon. The vessel will make no
stops on the voyage from Lerwick to
Copenhagen.
Director Ryberg proceeded to the
American legation and informed the
minister, DIR. Maurice +. Egan, that
DR.. Cook had reached the North Pole.
The announcement caused the greatest
enthusiasm throughout the city and
many Americans called at the legation
to congratulate the minister. Among
these was Alexander Kouta of New
York, a warm personal friend of DR..
Cook, who said he had believed the ex-
plorer perished long ago. The legation
was overcrowded with visitors tonight.
The noted explorer, Commander
Hovgaard, leader of various North
Pole expeditions, was convinced that
the message that DR.. Cook reached the
pole was true, but remarked that it
was strange that no mention was
made in the cable whether or not there
was land at the pole. 1t is the inten-
tion of the people of Copenhagen, on
DR.. Cooks arrival here, to give him
most enthusiastic reception.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-02
Parachute in
Network Of Wires
STIFF WIND CARRIED AERONAUT
ACROSS HUDSON RIVER.
EXPERIENCE OF GEORGE DREW
Who Faced What Seemed Certain
Death While Dangling from His Par
aehute-Rescued by Police.

New York, Sept. George B. Drew,
an aerOnaut, who has been making
ascensions from a New Jersey amuse-
ment park directly opposite Harlem,
was carried across the Hudson by
stiff wind tonight and slammed into
a tangle of telephone and lighting
wires that stretches from the roof of
big apartment house to pole in
vacant lot.
Dropped from Height of 200 Feet.
He had parted from his balloon at
the height of 200 feet and was dangling
from his parachute when enmeshed.
Bruised and Scratched.
The police lowered a rope to him
from the roof of the apartment house
and he escaped with nothing worse
than bruises and scratches from what
had seemed certain death.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-02
IN HANDS OF RECEIVER.
The National Fruit Products Company,
Doing Business in Boston.

Boston. Sept Upon the petition
Of Marcus NJ. Bacon OF Hartford.
Conn, dealer in soda fountain supplies.
confectioner-- and fruit products. Judge
Colt in the United States circuit court
today placed the National Fruit Prod
uets comDany, a Massachusetts eOrpor-
alton, doing business in Boston, I'm the
hands of a receiver.
Judge Colt appointed NJ. Douglas
Flatterv of this city receiver under a
bond of 10000.
The liabilities of the concern are
$4,000 and the assets are slightly in
excess of that sum.
Mr.. Bacon is a creditor for the sum
of S4,475. and Lee. Higginson & COM
pany and the City Trust company. both
of this city, are among. the largest
creditors.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-02
Trainmen Refuse to Bring Any More
Strike Breakers.

Pittsburg: Sept. 1-Another victory
was recorded by the Schoenvllle strik-
ers today when it was reported that
the members OF the Brotherhood of
Railway TrainmeL employed on the
Pittsburg. Fort Wayne, and Chicago
railroad had refused to bring any more
strike breakers to the Pressed Steel
Car c0mpanyss plant.
committee representing the train
men called at the strikers headquar-
ters at McI<ees Rocks and after the
conference Chairman Wise of the
strikers executive committee said pos
itively that no more imported men will
be transported over the Fort Wayne
route. But three hundred are working
in the plant today.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-02
ELoPING COUPLE HAD NARROW
ESCAPE FROM DROWNING
On Their Return Trip to Seek Pardon
Of the Old Folks.

Brattleboro. VI, Sept 1.-After
stealing a march on their parents and
friends by getting married quietly in
this town today, to which place they
had eloped from Chesterfield, n. H.
Carl w. HyIand, aged 21 years, son of
DR.. ] H Hyland. prominent physi-
clan of Keene n. H., and his bride
who UP to this afternoon was Miss
Josephine Burpee, the 19 year old
daughter of l.. T.. Burpee of Exeter, n.
H., had narrow escape from drown
ing when, on their return trip to break
the news to "the folks" they mistook
the ferry on the Connecticut river, at
East Putney, for ford, and when half
way across the stream had to aban-
don their carriage and swim ashore.
The horse escaped. After borrowing
dry clothing at a nearby farmhouse and
hiring another horse, the young couple,
happy despite their misadventure, con-
tinued their journey home to receive
the parental blessing.
Mr.. anC Mrs. Hyland were married
this afternoon by Rev. L. w. Morey,
a Congregational minister.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-02
ALICE wEss DUKE IN COURTS
Stated by Physician to Be Insane and
Held by Judge.

Chicago, Sept LIN the unkempt
woman answering to the name of Alice
Webb Duke in Judge Gimmells court
here today there was little to remind
the spectators of the former wife OF
Brodie L. Duke, the tobacco man.
Mrs. Duke was arrested last night,
charged with having failed to pay an
automobile bill. In her cell last night
she sang snatches from grand operas.
Today Judge Gimmell. on the state
ment of a physician that the defendant
is insane, held her for examination in
the county court
Does that mean 1 am irretrievably
insane?" pleaded the woman.
mo. no, not at ALL answered the
Judge He asked her a few questions
and she replied that she was worth
millions and that there was a plot
against her life
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-02
sPANIARos DRIVE BACK RIFFS.
Punitive Expedition Sent Into Inter
ior Successful Against Moors.

Melilla Morocco. Sept. According
to official reports. the Riffs, who are
opposing the advance of the Spanish
punitive expedition into the interior
of Morocco, recently directed a heavy
artillery and musketry fire against the
garrison at Sidimusa. They were. how
ever. silenced by the Spanish batteries.
The Riffs attacked the town of Lana
dara because the Inhabitants asked
for Spanish protection. but they were
driven back by a Spanish column sent
out from El Arbar
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-02
GREAT INTEREST IN LONDON.
News at Once Telesraphed to King
Edward at Marienbad.

London. Sept. DIR. Cooks feat
has created tremendous interest among
all classes here. especially geographers.
The brief telegram concerning his
achievement printed in last evening 5
papers, together with sketches of DR..
Cooks records and all known prelimi-
naries of his expedition. were read with
the utmost eagerness. and there is the
greatest curiosity to hear the story of
the explorers triumph. The news was
Immediately telegraphed to King Ed
ward at Marienbad and was communi-
Gated to his majesty while at supper
after the theater. The king displayed
the greatest interest in DR.. Cooks sue
cesA
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-02
CHINA WILL NOT INVESTIGATE.
Declines to Take Up Killing of British
Subject on American Expedition.

Peking, Sept. 1.-China has. declined
the proposal made by Sir John Jordan
the British minister, for joint inyesti-
cation in Peking of the killing by ma
tives in Kan-Su province last June of
Hazrahs Ali an. Indian surveyor. at
tached to the meteorological expedition
under Lieut. r. S. Clark. an ex-officer
of the United States army. Henry P.
Fletcher; the American charge daft
flares, concurred in the British de-
mand.
China gives as her reason that it is
impossible to bring witnesses from
Kan-Su province. Minister Jordan
holds that as the Clark expedition was
travelling under American passports it
devolves upon the American govern
ment to press for reparation, and he
intimates that if the United States does
not act he. win take the matter into
his own hands. Hazrah Ali was
British subject and Sir John explains
that it is impossible to permit his muir
derers to go unpunished.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-02
PROMINENT PHYSICIAN SHOT,
DR.. HICKS OF JAMAICA, L. l.
Wounded by Mrs. William Condor, Who
Then Shot Herself.

New York. Sept. Mrs. William
Condor, wife of a plumber living in
Dunton. L. l.. today shot DIR. S. NJ. G.
Hicks. a prominent physician OF Ja-
maica then sent a bullet into her
breast with the same revolver. The
physicians wound is not dangerous.
but the woman will probably die. DR..
Hicks said that the woman was hys-
terical and probably not responsible for
her act. No other explanation OF the
shooting has been given.
The shooting occurred at Mrs. Con-
dons house. At the hospital the wom-
an inquired constantly for her victim
and seemed pleased when told he was
in no danger. DIR. Hicks was shot in
the leg. He Is about 30 years old and
married. Mrs. Condor has been mar
ried fifteen years and has two chill
dren.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-02
DETAINED FOR II MONTHS.
Seven Year Old Boy Immigrant Re-
leased at Last.

New York. Sept. IA seven year old
boy Philip Miller. who had been de-
tanned for observation and treatment in
the Marine hospital on Ellis Island for
seventeen months, wss today released
and will go with his mother to South
Dakota, where his father has farm
On April Z. 1908, Mrs. Miller. accom-
panied by several children. arrived at
this port on the Kronprinzessin Cecelie
Philip was suffering from trachoma and
was ordered deported. The mother and
her other children went west. The fa-
ther of the child has paid the immi-
grafton authorities 1872 for the medi-
cal attendance given his son while de-
tained on Ellis Island.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-02
London to New York in Five Days by
Steamer.

New York. Sept. 1.-The latest bull
letin by wireless via Halifax from the
Cunard liner Lusitania. now speeding
westward. confirms earlier Indications
that she will land her passengers on
Thursday night. thus realizing for the
first time the ambition Of her owners
to cut the time between New York
and London to five days. The Lusl-
tania at o'clock this afternoon was
500 miles east OF Sandy Hook, as
against 1,204 miles east at D. m. yes
terday.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-02
New /. o. o. r. siqn.

The Odd Fellow lodges using the hau
in the Olympic building on Water
street. have just had erected a new
electrical sign outside the windows of
their hall on the third floor. The sign
contains the letters ]. o. o. f. in YER
tical arrangement and is lighted on
meeting nights. adding considerably to
the Illumination of the street.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-02
NEW DREADNoUGHT FOR U. S.
BattIeship Michigan Turned Over to
Government.

Philadelphia, Sept. 1.-The new bat
tleship Michigan, built at the yards
of the New York Shipbuilding COM
pany at Camden, was turned over Off
cially to the United States government
today. She is of the Dreadnouht class,
and is one of the largest battleships
afloat. She was damaged on her re-
cent trial trip. and had to be sent back
to the builders for repairs. With forty
months allowed them, the builders had
two months and nineteen days left
them when they turned over the ship
yesterday.
The Michigan on her triap trip ex-
ceeded the contract speed limit She
has a displacement of $4,000 tons, and
carries eight twenve-ineh guns, and is
a sister ship Of the South Carolina, re-
Gently built on the Delaware. She will
be commanded by Capt n. r. Usher.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-02
Prominent Minnesota Lawyer Shot in
His Office.

Sleepy Eye, MINI, Sept 1.-George
W. Summerville. ex-state senator and
prominent Minnesota lawyer. was
shot and perhaps fatally wounded in
his law office here this morning by a
man giving his name as John Hayner.
Hayner was taken to the New Ulm jail
because OF the angry attitude Of the
crowds which assembled as soon as the
shooting became known. No motive
for the shooting is known.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-02
VERDICT OF CORONER
In Brighton Beach Race Accident,
KILLED by Their Own Careiessness."

New York, Sept. 1.-''Killed by their
own carelessness" was the verdict of
Coroner Brewer of Brooklyn today on
the death of Laurent Gross and Leon
ard Cole. driver and mechanician of
the wrecked Stearns car, who both
met death in the races at Brighton
Beach last Friday. The finding is TAX
en- to decide thei question of possible
interference with future automobile
races. here. After witnesses had testi-
fed that the track was in good condi-
ton no further effort was made to
hold anyone responsible.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-02
EVELYN THAW NEEDS MONEY
MORE THAN A DIVORCE.
Dissusted With Rumors That She Had
Joined Nevada Divorce Colony.

New York. Sept. IT have never
been in Reno in my life" said Mrs.
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw In her West
Thirty third street apartment today,
when asked regarding persistent ru-
mors that she had joined the divorce
colony in the Nevada town, Further
more" she continued, Il don't intend
to go there. ! have been right here
in this house for the past three years
and / am tired OF hearing these reports
that have been seen in different parts
of the country. l need money more
than | need a divorce just at present.
That is necessary to live on. and ! shall
make no plans until / arrange a set
tlement with the Thaw family"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-02
MONTEREY FLOOD SITUATION.
Danger Of Food and Water Famine Is
Now Over.

Mexico City. Sept. The flood sit
uation at Monterey shows some inn
provement today. Money and food are
pouring in and the danger OF a water
and food famine is now over. Returns
from outlying districts show immense
crop losses and many smaller towns
situated in the river regions have been
destroyed with a considerable loss OF
life.
A relief train left there this after
noon for Monterey and the first train
from Laredo got into that city early
this morning.
The European and American malls.
four days overdue. came into Mexico
City this morning.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-02
LoPUKINE ON WAY TO SIBERIA.
Ex-chief of Russian Police Sent Into
Exile.

st. Petersburg. Sept. 1.-THE minis
ter of the interior has selected Kras-
noyarsk. Siberia. as the place OF exile
for Alexander Lopukine. ex-chief OF
the Russian police department. who
was recently found guilty Of being =
member OF the revolutionary organiza-
tion and was sentenced TO five years.
imprisonment at hard labor. The con-
ditions OF Lopukine's exile. however.
have been mitigated. The Lopukine
family will be allowed TO bring its
household furniture and the library
from St. Petersburg.
Lopukine, accompanied by his wife
and brother in-law. Prince Urussoff n
now on his way TO Krasnoyarsk. He
will be Joined lSter by his daughter
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-02
Both Wounded in Paris Duel.

Paris, Sept. l.-Csptains Gerard and
Ange OF the French army fought :
fierce duel with swords this morning
under the high revolving wheel near
the Champ De Mars, the relic Of q for
mer exposition. The contest lasted for
half an hour and came 10 an end only
when each man had been painfully
wounded. f.t4 ra
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-02

Belgrade, Servia, Sept. 1.-The news
paper which published the story that
Crown Prince George had assaulted his
valet, statement that resulted in the
prince renouncing his heirship to the
throne, makes another sensational an
nouncement today with regard to
French chauffeur employed by the
prince 1t declares that the chauffeur
recently received serious injuries and
that he was conveyed secretly to a
Belgrade hospital, where he now lies in
diving condition.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-02
DEsTRoYER's GREAT RECORD.
FIusser Does Three Knots Faster Than
Any Ship in United States Navy.

Rockland, Me. Sept. IA record
three knots faster than that of any ship
in the United States navy was scored
today by the Bath built torpedo boat
destroyer Flusser in a standardization
trial the first of her official acceptance
trials on the Rockland mile course.
Her fastest mile was made at the rate
of 33.7 knots an hour. while another
was at the rate of 1874 knots. The av-
erage Of her five top speed runs was
32.7 knots.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-02
s5oo,ooo FIRE AT PITTssURe.
Five Firemen Buried Beneath Falling
Walls of Storage House.

Pittsburg. Sept. Five persons were
injured. one seriously. and a monetary
damage of 100000 resulted today by
fire which destroyed the ]. A. Blanck
express and storage house in the East
End district of the city. The fire
start~d' from crossed wires in an ele-
vator shaft. Five firemen were bur-
led beneath the debric when the side
walls of The Blanck building collapsed.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-02
QUICK RECOVERY OF HAMPER.
Lost in the Shifting Of Baggage but
Detective Hazelhurst Found II in
Chesterfield.

Being called to New York Monday
by General Manager Browning of the
Norwich and New York Proneller
company. Detective c. f. Hazelhurst
of this city was put on the trail of a
wicker hamper which had been lost in
transit 1t was valued at $40 and be-
longed to Mrs. Freelich of Richmond
Hill. l.. l. During the rush of travel
it is supposed it got mixed up in the
shifting of baggage. 1t had been miss
ing since June / but was located in
Chesterfield Wednesday by the detec-
tive
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-02

Saarbruecken Germany, Sept. L.
Eight men were killed in the Kamp-
hausen coal pit last night. The sup
were at work in the main shaft gave
way and the men fell several hundred
feet to the bottom of the pit.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-02
BODY FOUND in TEXAS PARK.
Divorced Wife of Former U. S. Senator
from Louisiana.

San Antonio, Texas. Sept. 1.-Mys-
terry surrounds the discovery of the
body of Mrs. Alberta Banta. the di-
vorced wife of former United States
Senator John r. Phipps of Homer, Ia,
in Breckenridge park here today. The
body was found by the police in a se-
cluded spot in the park after a tele-
phone message had been received from
an unidentified person who told of it's
exact location, but refused to give his
name.
Mrs. Banta was 30 years old and was
formerly a society leader.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-02
FELL 90 FEET FROM BALLOON.
Explosion of Cannon Cracker Caused
BaIIoonist to Let Go.

Macon, Ga, Sept. Failing dis
tance of ninety feet from balloon
here last night, when the hold of his
left hand became disengaged by the
premature explosion of a carlon-
cracker, H. VI. Churchill of Carson
City, Mich sustained no further in
juries than ths mangling of his hand
which will be amputated.
Churchill had been doing a pyro-
technic balloon ascension every night
at pleasure resort. Last night every
thing proceeded as usual until just be-
fore. the time for the display to COM
mence, when large cracker exploded
ahead of time and Churchill fell.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-02
Gilbert Defeated Chandler.

But one match i'm the tennis tourna-
ment on the courts at the rogue club
grounds was played Wednesday. this
being a match in singles in the first
round. Walter f. Gilbert won his way
into the second round by defeating
Albert f. Chandler
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-02
WiII Be civil Enainsers.

= Raymond Sherman and Norbert
Schultz are to begin two years course
in civil engineering at the COnnecti-
cut Agricultural college at Storrs this
year. Beginning next week they win
take a special course of two weeks OF
outdoor work there before the term
regularly begins
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-02
VOYAGE FOR PACIFIC FLEET.
To Visit Honolulu, Manila. Japan ane
China.

San Francisco, Sept. Upon their
arrival from Seattle. the eight armored
cruisers ofsthe Pacific feet under COM
mand of Rear Admiral Sebree. began
preparations for the five months voy-
age on which they will start next Sun
day. They will go to Honolulu Manila,
Japan and China. Battle practice in
Philippine waters and cruising at high
speed will be features of the trip.
The feet viii reassemble at Yokoha-
ma in January and set out for Homo
lulu on the return voyage, expecting
to arrive in San Francisco harbor on
Feb. 10. -s- = .-s--a-rs
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-02
Lord de Clifford Killed in Auto Acct
dent

London. Sept. Jack Southwell
Russell Lord DE- Clifford. was killed in
an automobile accident today at Bam-
ber near brighton. His car came into
collision with another vehicle and turn
ed turtle and he was killed Instantly.
He was born IN 1884
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-02
Timber and Coal Deal in West vir-
ginia.

Charleston. w Va. Sept. L. Railway
interests are said 10 be behind an i'm
tending deal Involving sl000000O In
Timber. and coal lands In Boone. Ra-
leigh and Logan counties in this state
Kuhn, Loeb & company OF New York
1t Is said, will finance II.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-02
Midweek Dance.

Midweek dances under the auspices
of the Fairmount orchestra were begun
in Maher and Kennedy's academy on
Wednesday. A large crowd took ad-
vantage Of the cool night and the time
yas snjoyabiy spent -'.--
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-02
Burned hv EIectric Wirs.

On Wednesday William Parry. en-
ployed at the power station at
Thsmesville. was burned when q
wrench came in contact with an unin-
sulated wire. The burn was severe
and was dressed by DIR. Donohue.