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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-16
Makes His First Important Stop Today at Chi
cago in the $4,000 Mile Trip
GLAD THAT HIS JOURNEY HAS BEGUN
Made Number Of Brief Speeches from Car Platform
Gov. Hughes His Guest from Albany to Syracuse
Cheering Crowds All Along the Lne-Every Precau
tion Taken for Safety of the Presidents Train.

! ten o'clock this morning, the presl-
dent headed straight for the west. II
was his SD birthday and he received
many congratulations and messages OF
good will At Pittsfield some enthusi-
astic admirers fairly filed the presi-
dents car with flowers. The throng
which lined the way from the hotel
to the station at Boston was but
forerunner of those encountered along
the way. Even at places where the
presidents train, did not stop there
were many to wave him greeting
Guests on Train out of Boston.
AS guests out of Boston the presi-
dent had with him his aunt. Miss De
lila Torrey, Senator w. Murray Crane
of Massachusetts and William Nell
son Cromwell of New York. Miss
Torrey, of whom the president is very
fond. went as far as Worcester. leav-
ing the train there to so to her home
at Millbury, whore many of Mr.. Tafts
ancestors lived. Senator Crane went
as far as Pittsfield and Mr.. Cromwell
to Albany.
Precautions for Safety of Presidents
Train.
The president set a precedent today
for the entire trip by electing to run
on a slow schedule. The New York
Central line surrounded the train with
every precaution for its safety. There
were always three men on the en-
zine and prominent representatives OF
the traffic department were aboard al
the start.
Birthday Present from Vice President
Vice President Sherman made 9
vain effort to see the president al
| Utica. Mr.. Sherman's home city. II
was not known that the vice president
was at home or would be at the sta
ton. The train stopped about thirty
seconds for orders. Mr.. Sherman clam
bered aboard the rear end and was
making. his way toward the presidents
room when the conductor, not know
| ing the vice president was aboard
gave the signal to go ahead. Mr.
Sherman shouted to one of the at
taches that he was not able to go or
to Syracuse and hoped off. But ht
| left behind five pound box of can
dy as birthday present.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-16
A $500 sMuIceLER.
Lace Handkerchiefs and Embroidery
Found Hidden in Trunks.

New York. Sept. 15s-Lace handker-
chiefs and embroidery valued at 800
were found sewed inside coat sleeves
and trouser legs in the three trunks
of Stephen Erhard of Chicago by Gus
toms inspectors at the New York GUS
toms house, according to, the inspec-
tors testimony today, when Erhard
was srraigned before United Sta~es
commissioner in Jersey City. He is
charged with smuggling
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-16
FUNERAL.
Elmer :. Thompson.

The funeral of Elmer F.. Thompson
was held Wednesday afternoon from
the home OF his parents, Mr., and Mrs.
William N. Thompson, 32 School
street, where Rev. N. p. Carey con-
Quoted prayer service and there was
a public service, attended by relatives
and many friends at Christ Episcopal
church. Rev. Mr.. Carey off1ciated at
the church. There were many floral
tributes.
The bearers we're Joseph George,
Eugene Smith, Arthur Kumpf and Will
liam Caples. Burial was in Yantic
cemetery, Rev. Mr.. Carey conducting a
committal service.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-16
ARREST oF SUSPECT.
Important Developments in Uties's
Italian Murder Case.

Utica, N. Y. Sept. 15.-Today has
br,urht forth several important devel-
OF n ert Is In Sunday nights Italian mur-
d. case in this city. eliminating to-
hight in the arrest of a man suspected
o. the crime. The arrest was made on
Bic ecker street. not far from the house
here the two murdered children lived.
b, Police Sergeant Barry and Officer
Grande, an Italian patrolman. The
man in custody is Michele Rizzo and
iC is said that some time ago he board
ed at the Procopio home. The author
tiles have been seeking him through
out the day working upon the first
definite clue which they have had since
the crime was discovered early Mon
= morning
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-16
Secret Indictment Charging Murder in
First Degree.

Cambridge, Mass, Sept. 15.-The an
nouncement that a secret indictment
charging murder in the first degree
had been returned against Henri Fer
ror of Lowell by the September term
of the MiddIesex county grand jury,
for the alleged killing of Mrs. Flora
Rivers at Lowell on Aug. rs last, was
made by District Attorney John ]. Hig-
gins todaq. Mrs. Rivers died from the
effects of blows apparently inflicted
with an axe. Ferron is under arrest at
Quebec and extradition proceedings are
going forward.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-16
Lafayette z. Main Sued.

Attorney Benjamin H.. Hewitt has
brought suit against Lafayette Main Of
North Stonington for professional
services rendered from time to time.
The bill of particulars, t\ch has
been fled. shows Main indebted to At
torney Hewitt to the amount of $685.
80. Main had paid Hewitt $1e2, but
had done nothing to pay the balance
which Hewitt claims is due him.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-16
so-calIed "selden Patent" Upheld In v.
S. Circuit Court.

New York, Sept. 15.-The so-called
'Selden patent under which the hold
ers seek to collect royalties from all
American manufacturers and importers
of motor cars, was upheld in the Unit
ed States circuit court today in a de-
cision rendered by Judge Hough in a
suit for infringement Of patent brought
by the Electric Vehicle company and
George Selden against certain Ameri-
cars.
Judge Hough decides that patents
are granted for inventions; the inven-
tor may use his discovery or he may
not but no one else can use IL for II
years That II years begin. whenever
the United States so DEGREES by its pat
ent grant"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-16
swoRE FALSELY IN ORDER
TO GET MARRHk keE LICENSE
Baltimore Man Gets fFous- Years il
the Penitentiary.

Baltimore. Sept 15.1-For swearing
falsely to the age of his sweetheart to
get marriage license William Moore
was sentenced today ito four years in
the penitentiary by Judge Forsyth,
Jr. at EIlicott City. Moore obtained
a license to marry Elizabeth Saylor
of this city, representing that she was
IS years old. when IN fact she was
scarcely fifteen. The pair were mar
ried August 8.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-16
$1,000 FIRE AT SOUTH NoRwALK.
Carriage Repository and Automobile
Garage-oriein Unknown.

South Norwalk, Sept. 16.-The car
riage repository and automobile gar
age of Luther NJ Wright on North
Main street was burned early today.
Tha cause of the fire is not known.
Tie loss. it is thought, will be about
$1,000. The place was frame struc-
tue in front, occupied in part by a
clothing store and a barber shop and
in the rear a three story brick build
inS.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-16
Now London Mayor Entertained.

Mayor Armstrong of New London
entertained the members of the city
government and ex-offieials on We'd
nesday evening at his residence, thxe
being about 125 in attendance. To
Alderman s. ]. Downey ne presented a
loving cup in recognition of the as
sistance the alderman has given the
mayor. An excellent banquet was
served and delightful evening result
n
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-16

that we could have for Arctic expe-
ditions. He has a wonderful endur
ance and the weather never is too cold
for him. Many times | would not
leave the camp except for him. 1t
never blows hard enough, nor can the
snow drift deep enough to discourage
the commander. compass course is
all he desires. So long as a man does
his work half decently the comman-
der never complains. The Eskimos
think there is no man like him."
Prefers North Pole to Southern Mos
quitoes.
Matthew Henson was born in Wash
ington, but lived for a time In Flor
ida. He says he perfers the North
pole. because it is too warm and
there are too many MOSQUITOES in the
south. He is quite proud to be the
first colored man to go farthest north.
He says he cares less for glory than
earninx a living for his wife in New
York. He is in good health. but lost
twenty pounds in the sixty-eight days
march to the pole and now weighs 1875
pounds The only frost bites he sus-
tanned were on the cheek and fingers.
He thinks some colored men can en-
dure as much exposure as white men.
Though he is not sure that he stood
the cold the first year as well as his
white companions. Since then. how
ever. he has become acclimated.
Eskimos Can Estimate Distance.
Speaking of the Eskinos. Henson
said they could draw as good a chart
of that country as anv person. They
do not know the length Of mile. but
can estimate distance very exactly. To
one who knows the language they VIII
tell dates w..-in a few days. The
hon
many days the men are out. The men
cannot take observations, but they
know what they are taken for. q
In conclusion Henson said he GER
tainly would 90 10 the South pole to-
morrow II he had chance. for he was
interested i'm exploring and II would
be hard to discontinue.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-16
RuriaI Of suieide banker.

New York. Sept. 15.-John w. Cas-
ties president of the Union Trust COM
pany, who committed suicide Monday
at the Grand Union hotel, was buried
today in Woodlawn cemetery. The
funeral services. which were held at
his home on Park avenue. were private,
only members OF the immediate family
and close business associates OF the dead
man attending.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-16
MACHINE DID NOT STOP.
Alter STRIKING and Seriously lnjurins
Aged New Haven Man.

New Haven. Sept. 15.-A. ]. Berk.
a. elderly man. was struck and seri-
orsly Injured by an automobile as he
was about to cross lower Chapel
street tonight. Berk was taken to
Grice hospital. The automobile. which
is thought TO have contained three or
more persons. was said TO be going at
a good rate Of speed and did not stop
a'ter hitting the man. Although the
pnfice have not the number Of the car
they obtained a meagre description OF
tn. machine, and II is expected that
trere will be deVelonments soon.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-16
EVIDENCE OF MARINE DISASTER
Wrecksse Reported About Sixty Miles
East of Cape Henry.

Boston. Sept. 15-The sighting of a
considerable amount of wreckage about
sixty miles east of Cape Henry was
reported by Captain Theal of the
schooner Frank f. Swain, which ar
rived here today from Charleston. S.
c. The wreckage included pieces Of
a vessels pIanking. with bolts at
tached, a grating. chair and other
evidences of a marine disaster.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-16
Hudson Fulton Celebration Stamp
Ready Next Monday.

Washington. Sept. 15.--In order to
insure 1.-THE Hudson Fulton celebration
stamp being on sale at all postoffices
desiring it on September %. the date
OF the opening of the celebration OF
the centennial In New York. the post
office department has decided TO be-
gin the shipment to the various offices
on September 90
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-16
Attendants Wanted for Honolulu Lep-
rosy Station.

Washington, Sept. 15-Because of
the difficulty encountered in securing
attendants for the leprosy station at
Honolulu, the treasury department
joined today with the civil service
commission in a recommendation to the
Ires ident to make employees of thc lep-
rosy institution excepted from the
classified positions
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-16

Oxnard, Cal, Sept 15.-Fires in the
hills between Somis and Moor Park
did great damage last night and the
flames were threatening Moor Park
today.
Ukiah. Cal. Sept 15.-Forest fires
today were spreading through the hills
In the vicinity Of ukian.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-16

Mount Vesuvius Is Again Active
and slight earth shocks have been felt
in the region.
Henry Soluble, grieving over the
death of his little daughter, tried 10
kill himself in Hoboken.
Boss Murphy confided to Leaders
that not a single elective Tammany
official would be renominated for Of
flee.
Ernest X. LeffingweII, who sailed to
explore little known lands in the Arc
tic. wrote that his entire crew de-
serted.
Glenn H. curtiss Has Sailed for
New York and may take part in the
aeroplane flights at the Hudson-Ful-
ton celebration.
w. Scott Sims Brought Suit
against the United Wireless company
and others. charging conspiracy to
stifie competition.
A Tidal Wave Swept Muleee, on
the coast of lower California. caus-
ing the loss of several lives and heavy
damage to property.
A Member Of the Arctic Club re-
signed as a protest against criticism
of Commander Peary made by Cap
tain Osbon of the club.
The President cf the Canadian
Manufacturers association attacked
the American senate's action on. the
tariff and urged retaliation.
John W.. Castles Suicide was at
tributed to his worry over the ac-
QUESTION of the Guaranty Trust Co.
by the late E. H. Hartman. after he
had doubled it's power by tireless eff
fort.
Bernard A. AIperin, once prominent
as a theatrical manager. disappeared
and finally was found by friends serv-
ing a six months term in the Ludlow
street Jail for contempt in failing to
~'v alimony.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-16
National Conservation Association
Formed.

Chicago. Sept. 15.-Walter L. Fish OF
Chicago, president OF the Conservation
League Of America. announced COM
pletion today of the formation of the
National Conservation association. with
former President Charles w Eliot Of
Harvard as president. The announce
meat IS made in a letter from Mr.. Fish
er TO President Taft, who Is an hon.
orary vice president Of the league.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-16
Lick Observatory Locates Halley's
Comet.

San Jose Cal. Sept. 15.-Halley's
Comet has been located by II. d. Cur
tbs. and photographed with the aid OF
the Crossley rejecting telescope at
Lick Observatory. The comet can be
s~en only with the most powerful in
struments. II will grow rapidly bright
err according to a statement made
today by Director w. w. Campbell OF
Lex Observatory
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-16

Neosho Mo-. Sept. 15.-In duel
following a quarrel on the main street
here today. Henry w Estes. a farm
er shot and killed Benjamin Mar
shall. a town character. and in turn
received wounds OF which he died a
few minutes later. Both men dis
charged theis weapons at close range
simultaneously
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-16
In the City Court.

In the city court on Wednesday
morning the continued case against
John Callaghan was nolled, and the
hen returned to the woman he sold
it to- 1t could not be found that he
had stolen the hen.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-16
Ms.ieo,. Pr..Id.nt % Ysar. oId.

Mevxico City. Sept. 15.-Genersi Por-
fiirio Diaz. president OF Mexico. cele-
brated his 18th birthday today. Presi
den. Diaz has occupied the chief mag
istracy Of the republic for the past 80
years He has been again renominated
[ fill the term commencing Ia 1910
and ending six years later
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-16
Nauaatuek Saloons Open Till Midnight

of the board of wardens and burgesses
tonight the petition of the Retail Lii
quor Dealers association that thev be
allowed to keep their places of business
cpen until IL o'clock at night, as here
tofoIe, was granted. There was no
or positiOn.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-16
Cabled Paragraphs

Saint Syr, France, Sept. 15.-Santos
Dumoht succeeded today in leaving
the ground with his aeroplane after a
preliminary run of 20 metres. This
beats the record made by Curtiss at
Brescia, which was about IL metres.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-16

Peking. Sept 15.-Forty- stu
dents have been accepted to go to the
United States and study under the
arrangement by which that part of the
Boxer indemnity that was returned
to China by America is to be expend-
ed for educational purposes. They
will leave for the United States to-
morrow in charge of Tong Kai Sou,
a graduate of Yale.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-16
New Governor of Porto Rico.

Washington, Sept. 15.-George b.
Cotton, who win succeed Regis II,
Post as governor of Porto Rico will
assume his office November 1 next
according to arrangements completed
at the war department today.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-16
Tvs New Battleships, Arkansas and
Wyominu.

Washington, Sept. 15.-The $4,000
ton battleship 10 be built by the New
York Ship Building company will be
kr6 WI as the Arkansas, and that by
WEliam Cramp Sons and company as
lie Wyoming. The contracts for
Il ese ships were let several days
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-16
Old Game Worked on Boston Jewellers.

Boston, Sept. 15.-Working the old
ruse of sending the clerk to the back of
the store for goods, thief seized some
$4,000 worth of jewels from show
case at the store of Hodgson, Kennard
& Co., jewelers., 25 State street late
today and fed, but was captured soon
afterwards.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-16
Second Baron Tweedmouth Dead.

London, Sept. 15.-Edward Marjori
Banks, second Baron Tweedmouth.
who was first lord of the admiralty in
the Campbell -Bannerman administra-
tion and later lord president of the
council died tonight He was born
in 194y
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-16
Steamship Arrivals.

At Plymouth: Sept Is. Teutonic.
from New York for Cherbourg and
Southampton.
At Marseilles: Sept. II. Roma, from
New York
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-16

A New Subway Route from the
n CIV York financial district to the
PENNSYLVANIA terminal and Queens
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-16

The President cf the Canadian
Manufacturers association attacked
the American senate's action on the
tariff and urged retaliation.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-16

er, the American charge d'afaires, to-
day assured Sir John Jordan, the Brit
ish minister, that the United States
was in no way concerned in the diff
culties that have arisen among
French, British and German interests
and that now stand in the way of a
conclusion of the Hankow-Sze- -Chuen
railroad loan of $50, ,000, 900.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-16

Milan. Sept. 15.-Cardinal Satolii
who was at one time apostolic dele
gate at Washington. is seriously IN.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-16

Greater New York Day was observ-
ed at the state fair in Syracuse. May
or Mcclellan Of New. York making
the principal address.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-16

Glenn n. Curtiss Has Sailed for
New York and may take part in the
aeroplane flights at the Hudson-Ful-
ton celebration
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-16

A Tidal Wave Swept Muleee, on
the coast of lower California. caus-
ing the loss of several lives and heavy
damage to property.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-16
Condensed kilograms

Mount vesuvius Is Again Active
and slight earth shocks have been felt
in the region.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-16

Henry Schubbe, grieving over the
death of his little daughter, tried TO
kill himself in Hoboken.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-16

Boss Murphy confided to Leaders
that not a single elective Tammany
official would be renominated for Of
flee.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-16
Praises Commander Peary.

Henson made his first trip north
in 1891. He went there because he
was interested and Kept on going
year after year. or Commander
Peary he said: He is the best man
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-16

A Member of the Arctic Club re-
signed as a protest against criticism
of Commander Peary made by Cap
tain Osbon of the club.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-23

Outranking in number all classes previously graduated. the members of the Class of 1909 of the Bridgeport High School last evening held their commencement exercises in Smiths theatre. stimulated by the presence of a multitude of sympathetic and admir- ing relatives and friends.
 Representatives of the Board of Edu- cation. the High School faculty and the press occupied the boxes reserved for them. the remainder being filled with the families of the young people on the stage. The assemblage of graduates was backgrounded by the members of the High School chorus and the dainty modish gowns of the young ladies. relieved by the requisite black and white of the gentlemen g costumes. presented an attractive wis. ion to the spectators. Superintendent Charles w. Deane and Principal Henry D. Simonds remained on the stage dur ing the exercises
 Assisted by vaughan's orchestra. and directed by Miss Cora M. Purviance, the chorus interspersed selections which -aileviated the monotony ordf- torical work The initial number or the program was March. Our High School. composed by Harris G. Sam born and rendered by the High School orchestra
 The contestants for the Barnum prize. i've in number. contributed the major portion of the program, and that their efforts were well received was attested to by, the appreciative applause of the audience. The speak CTS this year were John Sherman Por- ter. Cornelia Sterrett Penf1eld, Nils
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-23
HOSPITALS MAY
 GET MORE AID

CBy our Staff Correspondent.)
 Hartford. June 23.-Senator Philip L. Holzer of Bridgeport, has succeeded in having an adverse report from the to an additional appropriation for the Bridgeport hospital tabled. The com- mittee some time ago reported favor ably upon an allowance of $500 in each instance for the Bridgeport and for the St. Vincent's hospital This is the customary allowance by the State providing for maintenance only. It has been the custom in the past for the State to allow additional support to hospitals when additions involving heavy expense are made to the build 1ngs- Both of the Bridgeport institu- tions contemplate expensive additions to their property and each has asked for an additional appropriation over and above the amount allowed for the maintenance of patients
 Senator Holzer was informed by Sen- ator Blakeslee. chairman of the com mittee on Appropriations. that owing to the condition of the State finances there would probably be no additional sums allowed by the Legislature for additional construction. However there are a number of hospitals throughout the State that are seeking such help and it appears now that a fight will be made upon the floor of both houses in favor of the extra ap- propriations requested.
 Should such a fight materialize and should the General Assembly decide against the policy of the committee on appropriations, Senator Holzer has the assurance of Senator Blakeslee that the request of Bridgeport hospital for an additional sum will be allowed.
 It is understood in that event that St. Vincent's hospital will also receive State aid for the erection of it's addi- tional wing.