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Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-28
WRECK OF STEAMER HEsTlA,
 ONLY SIX SURVIVORS
Three Bodies Came Ashore Yester- day-Seamen Lashed to Rigging.

Passport. Me. Oct. 27.-The six men who half starved and benumbed from exposure, were rescued from their per ilous position in the rigging of the stranded steamer Hestia yesterday, are believed tonight to be the only sur vivors of the 41 men and boys who were aboard the Donaldson liner when che struck the jagged Old Proprietor ledge oft Seal cove, Grand Manan is- land on Monday morning. Three bod 3es came ashore on the southwest shore of Nova Scotia today, two in a boat which drifted on the beach near Yarmouth, and the third in another boat which was found near Salmon river : miles farther north. There Is little doubt that these are the two boats which started off from the wreck. each we'll loaded with men. Up tonight the bodies had not been identified.
 Recovering some what from their awful experience the men who es- raped their companions fate were able today to give more definite in- formation regarding what actually took place after the steamer went on the lodges. Third Mate Stewart said that the Hestia reached the end of her last voyage on Monday morning, instead of Tuesday morning. IS had previously been supposed and that he and his five comrades who had been unable to find places in the boats which were launched when it was de- cided to abandon the ship, remained dashed to the rigging for SS hours without food or water, before they were taken off by the life savers. One Hf their number. Seaman Keene, was in a serious condition today. So far Rs can be ascertained tonight, those on board the Hestia comprised Captain Newman, a crew of 35, three cattle men and two boys.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-28
AVERAGE SPEED OF
 21.563 KNOTS AN HOUR
Record of New United States Battle
 ship Delaware.

Washington, Oct 21.-The record of the new United States battleship Dela- ware. which was put through her pre- liminary acceptance tests last week off Rockland. Me, was filed with the navy department today by the official board of inspection and survey. Her average speed of 21.563 knots an hour was pronounced to be very gratifying.
 The Delaware was built by the New port News Shipbuilding and Drydock company.
 Cutting through the seas in the dead of night, in the speed test of four hours, her main engines developed an indi- cated horse power of 2S.57S. The coal used per hour was 55,945 pounds. The water used for all purposes per indi- cated horse power of the main engines was 14.S pounds. The coal per indi- cated horse power for the main engines was 1887 pounds. while the coal per indicated horse power for the main en- zines and auxiliaries was 1.S3 pounds. With everything in the best working order. a speed of 21.6S5 knots per hour vessel was not able to maintain this rate.
 The vessel is said to have proved satisfactory in all particulars with the exception of the ash carrier, which failed to work properly. An investiga- ton revealed the fact that someone had choked it up by throwing a grate into it.
 The board of inspection and survey will leave next Sunday for the New England coast to give the North Da- kota, sister of the Delaware, her off cial tests.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-28
NICARAGUA REvoLUTIoNIsTs
Will Lay Down Arms at Once il
 President ZeIayas Will Resign.

Bluefelds, Nicaragua, Oct. 7.-Gen- eral Estrada. leader of the revolution ists, has sent the following despatch in response to telegrams received from President Zelaya's friends in the i'm terior, eondemning the action of the revolutionists:
 We are sure of victory. We fight not against Nicaraguans nor liberal ists; we seek solely the solution of a deplorable condition in the country If Zelaya resigns the power we will lay down our arms at once. Not having honor or patriotism he will not do this and we will arrive at Manag qua and force him from the presidency, which he so discredits, at the point of the bayonet. He destroys society and menaces civilization. We will fight against brothers and fathers if the welfare of the nation so requires This is our irreVocaole decision.'
 This message was signed by Gen eral Estrada and many other prolni- nent liberal leaders who have joined him in the effort to overthrow the present administration in Nicaragua
 The majority of the troops which were defeated in the engs sgements at San Carlos have joined General Cha p1orro who Is guarding the coast from attack by way of San Juan valley.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-28
OBITUARY.
John R. Van Wormer.

New York, Oct 27-John R. Van Wormer, president of the New York Athletic club. and vice president and general manager of the Lincoln Safe Deposit company. died at his home here today of paralysis in his 62d year.
 Born in A dams Jefferson county x. Y.. he began life as telegraph operator st II. but ra pidlyr advanced on the ladder of journalism into posi- tions of pnllic .r,tsf 44id l"uor. tie s@ succe esSiVelV private secretary to Geo. E. Sloan. speaker of the New York state assembly. and to former Senator Roscoe ConIling; clerk of the United Seaees senate committee on com merec: confidential secretary to Gen eral James. postmaster Of New York city. and chief clerk of the postofficc department during tho star route ex po~ures. Colgate university gave him an honoyarv degree of \. N. and he wse 2 mem her of many clubs.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-28

Tokio, Oct. 27.-The body of the murdered elder statesman of Japan will be taken aboard the Japanese warship Iwato at Dairen and will be brought to Japan accompanied by a full suite representing the entire na- tion. The body lay today in a hotel at Dairen, the coffin covered by a simple white pail. Guards surround the hotel and only Prince Ito's per- sonal staff was admitted.
 World Telegrsms of Sympathy.
 Throughout the day telegrams opur- ed into Tokio from every country in the world and the officials of the foreign office are busily engaged in answering them. Before the official announcement of Prince Ito's death, difficulty was encountered, which was of a purely technical nature. in avoid ing acknowledgment of the states mans actual demise. This was ob- vlated later, when the death was of hcially announced. an ordinance being simultaneously issued and antedated, bestowing unusual honors. of these be- ing advancement from junior to the first grade in the court rank
 No Change in Policy Toward Korea.
 Those closest to the throne say that the emperor is deeply affected by the assassina tion of the prince. He has asked for every detail and apparently is unable to understand why the mur- der was committed in view of the evil dent popularity of Prince Ito. But when informed of all the facts so far as theSs have been learned here, the emperor ordered that there must be no change in the policy toward Korea.
 Assassin to Be Tried at Dairen.
 The emperor of Korea has cabled his sympathy to the emperor of Japan as well as to Princess Ito at Oiso. The assassin probably will be tried at Dairen. Nine alleged accomplices have been arrested and it is believed that the investigation will show that the plot was matched at Seoul. The Japanese authorities are determined to unearth the plot. but the assassina-
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-28
HOW THE AMERICAN ICE co.
 ENFORCED FAMINE PRICES.
Extracts from Letters Written by Com pany Officials Read at Trisl.

New York, Oct 27.--Extracts from letters written by officials of the Amer lean Ice company to agents and cus- toners were read in court today as evi- dence that the company was guilty Of illegal monopoly in it's dealings with independent producers and retailers.
 Our opponents are steadily weaken ing and are very much worried" wrote President Oler to R. r. Hopkins of the Boston Ice company in June. 1904. "Icemen here are sick unto death and full of anxiousness" was an extract from another letter sent by MT Oier to Walter Lee. manager Of the com pany's Pennsylvania branch three mouths later. ''I think we are in position to expect our advice to be needed and our directions followed '" the same letter continued.
 A letter written by Mr. Oler to J. w. Richards of the JOhn Hancock Ice company of Philadelphia said: The time has not yet come to get excited over the ice situation. We do not want to intiame the public mind so early in the season. Later on it may be wise to do sO'
 Still another letter from Mir. 9ler 10 a customer in Newport News said that the company controlled 99 per cent of the Maine output
 The states attorneys began tedaf the presentation of evidence te show that the American Ice company. in or der 10 enforce famine prices. put the knife into the Maine Ice industry keeping the crop down to nsntynsfea and allowing most of it's fcehouyes iN Maine to rot and fall down
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-28
pANsURY EATERS CASE.
Defense Gains It's First Strong Point
 in the Trial.

Hartford, Oct. 27-The defense gain Rd its first strong point today in the Ease of D E. Loewe against the Dan ebury hatters union when the attorneys 4pe the plaintiff were forced to admit @hst the name of the plaintiff firm did not appear on the unfair list Of the American Federation Of Labor prior to ds0l
 It was Judge Plstt who really drought out the acknowledgment when he asked Attorney Davenport, who was reading from The Federstionist, the official publication of the An1eri- can Federation of Labor. if he intend ed to show that the organization had carried LoeWes name on it's lists of eo- called unfair manufacturers.
 It looks as if documentary reading would be continued for the remainder of the week by Mir. Davenport. It was rumored today that an adjourn Fnent of several weeks in the present case may be taken at the close of the eeesion Friday.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-28
IMMUNITY POLICY SCORED
 BY FEDERAL JUDGE.
Official Statement by Collector Loeb
 --Cheese Fraud Case.

New York Oct. 2T.-It takes a graft CT to' catch a grafter in the United States customs service, says William Loeb. Jr.. collector of the part of New York in an official. statement issued to- night. and Federal Judge Holt's opin- ions to the contrary. notwithstanding, the four weighers who confessed and gave evidence for the trial of Philip Muscia and his aged fatirer. Antonio, cheese importers. which was concluded today. are to hold their jobs along with honest men
 Judge Holt of the United States cir cult court before disposing of the case today which resulted in the elder mans acquittal and the sons incar- ceration in the Tombs for sentence. denounced the retention of the four wcighers as di.credit to the govern ment and an injustice to the honest men in thr service
 Mir. Loeb quickly said in reply
 The views Of such distinguished judge are entitled to the highest re- spect. and it is not my purpose to make them the subject of controversy. but it seems to me that Judge Holt can hardly have understood the situation with which the administration had to deal
 "It was deemed imperative to break in 10 this com binatiOn to get the truth from somebody on the inside Who knew; to get in an entering wedge and break down this system. It was then decided to secure the testimony of several weishers by promising them immunity and retention in the ser vice
 Tt was not a question of choice be- tweeen having all honest men in the government service and keeping four men admittedly dishonest in the ser vice but the choice was between keep ing four dishonest men in the service where they could be easily watched, or allowing a great many dishonest men tb remain in the service and have them and all the corrupt merchants who had bribed them and punishment at the hands of the criminal law. The administration decided on the former course. and it's decision was based on highest motives.
 It is deemed only just to the admin istration that the public should have the statement when it reads Judge IIoIts opinion"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-28
MOVE TO sIDETRAcK BRYAN.
National Committeeman Mack Has
 Nothing to Say About It.

Washington Oct. 27.-Norman E. Mack chairman Of the democratic na- tional committee, declared tonight that he had npthing whatever 10 say con corning the reported move to sidetrack William J. Bryan as leader of the par ty and elevate present Governor Jud- son Harmon of Ohio to that position
 Mir. Mack's periodical, the National Monthly. Tn it's last issue came out with q powerful article from the pen uf Governor Harmon and throughout its pages there as no lsudatory mention of the Nebrasksn. The peculiarty of this created a sensation. but no eX- planation thus far has been forthcom- ing.
 Mr Mack declared tonight that he was here to see Postmaster General Hitchcock concerning some postal ap- pointments. MT Hitchcock is and has been with President Taft for some time
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-28

tion of Prince Ito is believed to have been planned by the same persons who planned the murder of Durham White Stevens, the former diplomatic advo- cate to the Korean government, at San Francisco, in 1908. The newspapers here comment on the escape of one of the associates of the convicted mur- derer of MT. Stevens.
 General Policy Dictated by Active Pol
 iticians.
 The leading statesmen of Japan who have been interviewed on the subject assert that the death of Prince Ito will not affect the avowed policies at home and abroad.
 While Prince Ito was powerful and popular, the general policy of She Japanese government today is not die tated by the elder statesmen, but by the active politicians. who are determ- ined to follow peaceful development.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-28
What Hearst Will
 Do If Elected
WILL FIGHT TAMMANY FOR THE
 GOOD OF THE CITY.
ADDRESS AT CARNEGIE HALL
Some Facts About Hearst's Aeesptanet in 1906 of the Democratic Nonnins. ton for Governor Against Hughes.

New York, Oct. 27.-A drizzling rain fell in New York tonight but despits the weather three mayoralty candi- dates delivered collectively fifteen speeches. Otto T. Barnard. the re- publican nominee. led with nine curt businessissue addresses in Hariem and The Bronx; William R. Hearst who is running independently. spoke al Carnegie hall, once in Harlem and once in the Bronx, and William J. Gaynor, running on the democratic ticket and backed by Tammany hall. spoke three times in Manhattan. in- cludng an address to Italian demo crats. at Cooper Union and to Hebrew and German rallies. Crowds greeted the speakers everywhere.
 Hearst Attacks TamnAny.
 The meeting which Hearst addressed at Carnegie hall was announced as a democratic mass meeting, and the ed itol, while making an attack on Tam many the principal part of his address nevertheless emphasized that he was for all time a democrat, although an exponent of independence In politics
 Incidentally Mir. Hearst disclosed some interesting facts concerning his acceptance of the democratic nomins- tion for governor against Hughes in 1906
 Three years ago I ran for govern or of the state of New York upon the independence party ticket" he said. and the democratic party of the state Of New York endorsed me seeRing to see a true democracy in the candidate and platform of the independence par ty I hesitated sixteen days before &C., cepting the democratic endorsement, but finally and foolishly accepted it."
 Tammany Paid the Bills.
 This was the beginning of the end. the speaker continued in effect. as h' outlined what purported to be his clashes with Charles F. Murphy. lead CT of Tammsny hall. disagreements which. he said. resulted in his refusal to he dictated to blythe leader and his ultimate defeat because TammAny scratched him. ''I was slaughtered and sacrificed in New York city" he said. "On every dead wall flamed giant poster, How to Cut Hearst and Vote for Hughes To every Tammany voter was sent a sample ballot, HoW to Cut Hearst and Vote for Hughes. For all this advertisement and infor- nation. Tammany paid the bills."
 Tammany Also Knitted Bryan.
 Leaving his own case. Hearst sought to draw a parallel in that of William J. Bryan. whom he said Tsmmany knifed in New York after endorsing him at the democratic national con vention In this case also, he added, Tammany footed the bills for adrertis- ing how to vote for Chanler ae goV- ernor and Taft as president He con eluded with the statement that n elected he would fight Tammany not for revenge but for the good of the city
 Judge Gaynor's remarks tonight were largely addressed to foreigners, and he consequently dwelt particularly in the personal liberty issue. so dear to the continental mind.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-28
Forty one Lawyers on Single Case

New York. Oct. 27.-F'orty y-one law yers. all connected with single es- tate. elbowed each other at the rail of the supreme court here today as representatives of as many parties in- terested in motion for the distribu- ton of the s2.000g00 esate of the late Daniel C. Kingsland. wealthy real estate man. who died here ten years aEo. The estate is to he divided among the children of bis sisters and broth CTS. but the distribution has been held up by litigation.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-28
Control of Alaska Central Railroad
 Passes to Alaska Northern Go.

Seattle, Wash, Oct. 27-Control of the Alaska Central railroad, which ex- tends from Seward, Alaska, 56 miles portherly toward the Yukon river, pass ed yesterday from F. c. Jemmett, trus- tee for the stoC kholders of the Sover- eign Bank of Toronto to the Alaska Northern Railway company. The rail- road cornpany is a $30, ,000, 900 corpora ton. The Alaska Central after bank euptcy pToceedinss. was sold at Voldez, October 3. by order Of the United etate1 court and Jemnett, acting for stockholders of the bank, bought the road for $600 000
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-28
OFFICERS ELECTED.
Supreme Council of Ancient and Ae-
 eeptsd Scottish Rite.

New York. Oct. 27-The supreme council of the Ancient and 4cesptsl Scottish Rite ror the United 5tStss Oi America closed its one hundred and second annual meeting in New fSrk today. The Gfneers eieeted include Sovereign grand commander. M. w Bayliss Washington. D. C.: grand nin irter of state, George Gibson. Wssh- ington. D. C.: grand tresssrer- general H. Q. Hfl. Providence. R. l.: rrs nd seo- retsry- general. NJ. W. Morton. pYpvt- dence. R l.: grand msrsbai -sensexf. q A. Glidden. Dover Y H. and Frsnk standard bearer. W Y. Rixby. Hsv>r- hill. Macs.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-28
GEBHARDT OPERATED =. =. ...
 - UNDER SIX ALIASES.
Self-Confessed Murderer Has Good Claim o1 the Titie "Bluebeard."

New York. Oct. 27.-F'rederick Geb- hardt. alias Mueller. the self confessed Lslip, l.. L. murderer may have a bet ter claim on the title "Bluebeard' than the one murder would warrant. accord ing to q statement made tonight by Captain Coughlan of the Brooklyn detective force. Two other mysterious murders of women are to be investi- gated before the prisoner is put to plea on trial for his life. and in view of his uncertain matrimonial career the po- lice believe that two and possibly three additional cases where women myste- riously disappeared will be cleared up. It was reported today that the prs- oner had confessed to the coroner that he had killed two other women but this could not be confirmed. The cor oner would not comment on the mat ter, but Captain Coughlan said:
 "Gcbhardt adritted enough to put several new clues at our command. and we hope to get further admissions from him as soon as we have followed these clues up"
 According to the police, Gebhardt served nine years in Sing Sing for swlndling d. New York woman out of $340 on a promise of marriage. He went to prison under tse name of Scharferlein in 1896 and was released in 1905. At the time of his trial for this offense it was shown that he all ready had a wife in New York and also at least one wife living in Ger many. The prisoner is said to have operated under six aliases. while other marriage as yet not proved absolutely figure in his record. His career. par ticularly since his release from prison is being looked into by detectives
 The inquest over the body of Anna Luther. or Latter, the German girl whom he admits having shot. will be concluded Friday.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-28
Auto Touring Party Machine Wrecked.

Winchester. Va. oct. While running fifty miles an hour through 9hs village of Middletown, this county. automobile No B in the New York Herald Atlanta Journal tour, driven by Fred Weis of New York, was wrecked and its occupants narrowly escaped with fheir lives The collapse of rear wheel caused Weis to lose control of his machine and the car dashed into sn automobile standing in the road The Weis machine was badly wrecked and rut cut of the race.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-28
TWO BURGLARS SHOT
 BY BICYCLE POLICEMEN
Sensational Running Fight in an In-
 dianapolis Street.

Indianapolis, Ind, Oct 27.-Caught footing a house on South Harris ave- nue. two burglars were shot today by Bicycle Policemen Mullen and Stew art in a running fight. Michael Foley one of the burglars. was shot through the lungs and may die. The other bur glar was shot in the leg and the arm. He said that his name was Samuel Cardwell of Chicago and that he met Foley in Cincinnati.
 The policemen were called by per sons living near the house that the burglars were ransacking. When the policemen arrived the thieves were running into the street and both sides at once opened fire. Mullen stopped his bicycle so quickly that he was thrown to the ground. Lying there a moment he returned the fire of the burglars.
 The robbers, running, emptied their revolvers at the policemen who were in pursuit and who eventually corner ed them in a shed
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-28
Bullet Crashed Through Car Window Passsnasrs Cut by Flying Glass

Pougnkeep epsie. x T.. Oct. 2..-Whep the western New York express on the New York Central railway which left New York at S35 o'clock tonight reached Scarborough a .32 cslibre bull let crashed through a window Of the coach. narrowly missing two passen- gers James Fl. Beatty and M. $. Rosen of this city. Mir. Beatty's face and MT. Rosens head were cut hy the living glass. The train was stopped and de tectives summoned. but no arrests have been made
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-28
Threatened Strike at the Buffalo Grain
 Elevators.

Buffalo N Y. Oct 27.-At 3 meet ing tonight of the employees of the grain elevators at this port, demands were formulated for twenty per cent. increase in wages and recognition of the union. If the demands are not met by the elevators before next Fri day, strike will be declared. The heavy movement of grain from tho north ports of the Great lakes has just begun and strike at this time would mean serious delay in the movement Of the crop.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-28
Capt Cowles Gets q Most Desirable
 Detail in the Navy

Washington. Oct 27.-One of the most desirable details in the navy was given to Captain Walter c. Cowles to- day. when he was ordered to conn mard the Hancock, receiving ship at New York. Captain Cowles has been in command of the battleship Connec- ticut At the same time Commander A w Grant was detached from duty as chief of staff of the Atlantic fleet and assigned to command the Connec- ticut Commander Grant will be suc- ceeded by Commander Albert l.. Key.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-28
SATISFACTION EXPRESSED
 ALTOS ASSASSINATION.
Circular Issued by the Korean Patriotic
 League of Hawaii.

Honolulu, Oct. 27.-The Korean Pa triotic league has issued circular eX- pressing satisfaction at the assassina- tion of Prince Ito. It says:
 Now is the time for our twenty millions of people to secure their inde- pendence. Ito is dead. He brought to our country the rule of the Japanese and enslaved the people. His selfish ness has received it's reward. His crimes were Unpardonable and what happened to him was a fitting reward fop~ his trickery and just punishment from out country.
 Tt is not known to us who the patriotic Korean was who shot Ito, but, whoever it was. he did it for the sake of his country, and his name will be written with honor in our history forever as an example of sef-sacri- ficing patriotism before twenty millions of people"