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Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-21
CONTEST OVER HULL WILL.
 TWO DOCUMENTS FOUND
Cheshire Man Left s1oo,ooo-to Baptist
 Association of Connecticut.

Cheshire June .0.-Notice of con- Best over the will of Joseph Hull. s3 years old, who lived the life of a her init for the greater part of his life, and who at his death bedueathed s100,- 600 to the Baptist association of Con necticut. has been filed in the probate srourt here by a brother and nephew. dr Hulrs home, inside of which no pne had been for years. were found two z<iIIx one so old that it was falling i4c pieces and a second and later one Zn which the Baptist association was 3usde beneficiary.
 Under a floor were found two bags ~ezch containing g 600 in gold, and a humber of mortgage notes dating back So far that the givers in most cases are dead There was also found a number of savings bank books. inter est on the deposits of which had not 6een figured for fifty years or moTe-
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-21
FOUR STUDENTS EXPELLED FROM WATERFRONT TAFT SCHOOL
One is Son of ex Secretary of the In
 terior James Garfield.

Watertown, Conn. June 20.-The Taft family was brought into promi- hence tonight when Horace Taft, brother of President Taft and principal of Taft school here, expelled from school John Garfield son of ex-Secre- tary of the Interior James Garfield :, Harry Crocker of San Francisco and Frank and John Durham, both of New York city. Last night the boys dec orated the memorial erected in the center of the town to the memory of the soldiers and sailors who died dur ing the Civil war with bunting. school flags and eVergreens. Complaint was made to MT. Taft and an investigation started which ended tonight in the ex- pulsion of the four boys. Garfield Is a senior and was to have graduated at the close of the school next week. He was also a substitute pitcher on the school baseball team. Andrews, jun for, is the regular pitcher. The other two boys are Juniors.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-21
AMERICAN FEDERATION LABOR.
223 Charters Issued to New Organiza-
 tions Since Last October.

Washington, June 20.-At-a meet ing of the executive council Of the American Federation of Labor today, Secretary Morrison reported that 22s charters had been ssued to new organ izations since last October, as com pared to III charters for the same period the year before. Of the organ izations receiving charters 9S Were new local unions. 66 federal unions. 57 city central bodies, one international union, and one state branch union.
 Since October 1908 to June | 1910. tbe income of the federation with the amount on hand amounted To $2ss,644 and the expenditures were Sllss26 leaving q balance on June 1 of $lGs, . 717.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-21
STATEHOOD BILL SIGNED
 BY PRESIDENT TAFT
Two Pens Were Used, Solid Gold and
 Big Eagle Feather.

Washington, June 20.-President Taft signed the statehood bill at LAO o'clock this afternoon in the presence of Postmaster General Hitchcock, Sen ator BeVeridge, chairman of the sen ate committee on territaries; Repre- sentative Homilton, chairman of the house committee on territories; Dele gate Campon of Arizona, Delegate An drews of New Mexico: James T. Will Hams. IT,, editor of the Tucson Cih- zen, and several others.
 TWO pens were used in affixing the signature. Approved, William H." was signed with solid gold pen, made to order for Postmaster General Hitch cock, who has done much hard work in putting the bill through. Taft was written by a big eagle feather pen presented by Delegate Andrews, and June 20, 1910," was written with the gold pen The eagle feather was car ried to the White House in a big leath CT case
 After signing the bill the president congratulated the citizens of the ter ritorirs who were present and was heartily congratulated by them.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-21

Cananea, Mexico, June 20.-The pre- mtature discovery of smuggled arms and ammunition, followed by the ar rest of leaders of the discontented fac tion and the proclamation of martial law in Cananea and other border towns, probably has checked and dis couraged a serious outbreak against It the Mexican government, scheduled to take place on June 26, election day.
 Demands of the Discontented Faction.
 The revolutionary movement origin ated among young men in northern Mexico, followers, it is said. of Gen. eral Bernardo Reyes, now in Europe and of SenOr Medero, candidate for president, now under arrest in Monte rey on the charge of causing crowds to form. The discontented faction de- mands political liberty, free speech and the right to vote" They announce that they will go to the polls on cleo tion day prepared to fight if denied their constitutional rights.
 The discovery that men were snug
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-21
HEAT AND HUMIDITY.
Four Deaths in Pittsbure-EIeven
 Prostrations in New York

Pittsburg, June 20.-Four deaths from heat and four prostrations occur red today. The thermometer at the weather bureau registered S7 degrees Humidity added to the discomfort, and tonight parks and river wharves are being sought for relief.
 New York, June 20.-Eleven persons were prostrated by the heat in Man haitian and Brooklyn today, although the thermometer by official reading reached only 8 degrees. None ofto- days victims will die.
 The heat so affected William Rob- er-ts a middle aged house painter of good reputation, that he clubbed a five months old baby over the head with a ham bone. The baby's mother tried to ward off the blow without success. and there was a small sized riot before Roberts was arrested He was locked 1tp charged with felOniouS assault, pending a fuller investigation. The baby. though badly cut, is not mortal Iy wounded.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-21
Special Police Detail of 100 Men Held Crowds
 of the Curious at Distance
SIX HUNDRED PRESENTS TO RIDE
Husband Would Not Permit List to be Given Out-Mus;c by Orchestra of Fifty Pieces = Forty-Two Rough Riders in Full Uniform Among the Guests-Ihe Brides Gown-Beautiful Floral Decorations.

New York. June 2o.-Theodore Roosevelt, Jr-, and Miss Eleanor But Ter Alexander were married at four o'clock this afterne fn in the Fifth Avenue Preso~--Tif i church. Bride and bridegroom kT AIt on white satin cushions for thei responses. The brides voice wat tnaudible; young phasis that brought many smiles among the guests
 Vicinity of Church Packed v;th Cp-
 rious Crowds.
 Long before the hour set for the wedding the neighborhood of the church was packed with crowds of the curious special detail Of 100 po- sicemen held them at a distance, to prevent their lingering the textures of the dresses of guests Over the shoulders of the officers peeped milli- ners and dressmakerss notebooks in hand
 Bride Escorted by Rough Rider.
 Miss Alexander was escorted to the church by the same mounted officer, an old cavalryman of Spanish war days. who rode at the elbow of Theo- dore Roosevelt last Saturday in the land parade from the Battery to Cen trai park and when she came out as Mrs Theodore Roosevelt. Jr., he saw her safely to the reception given after the ceremony at the home of Mrs. Charles B. Alexander. an aunt of the bride
 Conspicuous among the guests were forty-two rough riders in full uniform.
 Colonel Roosevelt decided this morn ing that it would never do to leave his old comrades out in the cold at his eldest sons wedding Accordingly he sent out a hurry call at the elev- enth hour to many as were still in town or could be found. The troops bat in the gallery. When the colonel had taken hi. place with dignity he Aurued to look for them. and. when they waved at him, waved back again with boyish freedom
 nhrough Lane of White Roses and Lil-
 es of the Valley.
 More beautiful floral decorations than those of the church today are not remembered at any of the bril- liant weddings to which Q sophisticat- ed city has grown used. The bride walked to the altar down a lane wall cd with white roses and lilies of the Eziie-- Each pew was outlined with roses on background of feathery Ferns Pink rambler roses almost hid The organ The pulpit was carepted tn roses The pillars were wreathed kn roses Roses framed the windows.
 Colonel Roosevelt sat with his wife Rnd their children. Quentin and Ar rhie- Behind them sat MT. and Mrs. Nicholas Lougworth. Mrs. Longworth wore a white chiffon gown, trimmed with black and pale yellow. with a r,fr black and yellow hat and a pro- fusion of jewelry-
 What the Bride Wore.
 The bride wore a high-necked gown of soft white satin and tulle, richly trimmed with duchesse lace. worn by the brides mother and grandmother at their weddings Her train was three yards long and her veil fell to her waist The brides mother Mrs. Tenry Addison Alexander, gave her away.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-21

Mrs. Alexander wore a pale yellow chiffon gown. with a Louis \N. train of blue and gold brocade. and a large hat trimmed with a single, very large ostrich plume
 The Matron of Honor.
 The matron of honor was Mrs. Snow den Fahenstock, who was Miss Eliza beth Bertron until a few weeks ago. when Miss Alexander was maid of honor at her wedding She wore a bodice Of dull pink taffeta, and carried forget-me-nots.
 Kermit Roosevelt Best Man.
 The bridesmaids were Miss Ethel Roosevelt, the bridegroom's sister; the Misses Harriet and Janette Alexander, cousins of the bride, Miss Jean De- lano and Miss Jessie MiHington-Drake They wore leghorn hats trimmed with pink roses, white chiffon gowns with point desprit fichus. caught up with blue ribbons. Bouquets of pink ram bier roses were in their arms. ker- init Roosevelt was best man.
 The Ushers.
 The ushers were George Emlem Roosevelt and Monroe Douglas Robin son, cousins of the bridegroom; George F. B. Roche Hamilton Fish. Jr-, Full ton Cutting, John w. Cutler, Grafton Chapman, Eliot Cutler and F. Morgan Gilbert
 Rev. pr. Sanders Officiated.
 Ho CSTeHlOfft was Dy lIc Rev. Dr. Henry M. Sanders, great uncle of the bride. While the guests assembled there was an hour of music by an orchestra of fifty pieces, all the selections for which were chosen by the bride, herself an accomplished mu- sician.
 Some of the Guests.
 Among the guests were Mrs. Rus sell Sage MT. and Mrs. .. B. Alex ander. John Burroughs, the natural ist. Rear Admiral and Mrs. Cowles (Mrs. Cowles is a sister of Theodore Roosevelt. Sr), MT. and Mrs. Douglas Robinson, MT. and Mrs. Joseph Alsop. pr. and Mrs. J. A. Hartwell, Miss Jennie Crocker of San Francisco, Dr. Samuel Alexander, MT. and Mrs. Arch ibald s. Alexander. MT. and Mrs. s. R. Bertron MT. and Mrs. F. B. Roose- welt, Secretary Meyer of the navy de- partment and Mrs. Meyer. Brayton Ives, Miss Martha McCook, Mayor Gaynor and Mrs. Gaynor. Governor Hughes sent his regrets
 Valuable Presents.
 There were six hundred presents to the bride. but her husband would not permit a list to be given out Those acknowledged by the donors were diamond medallion from Mrs. Russell Sage, diamond tiara from Mrs. c. B. Alexander, dozen silver plates from MT. and Mrs. Andrew Carnegie, an imposing silver water pitcher from President Taft, and gold vanity mir TOT from Mrs. George J. Gould.
 Will Reside in' San Francisco.
 After the honeymoon is over they will take up their residence at San Francisco, where young Roosevelt is sales managership for the carpet com pany by which he has been employed since his graduation from Harvard
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-21
WOMAN UP IN BALLOON.
 AN EXCITING EXPERIENCE
Miss Hosrner of St. Louis Buffeted by
 Electrical Storm.

St Louis. June 2o.-After battling xrtrh the clements for three hours. Miss Julie Hoerner last night fulfilled her determination to be the first wo- man to pilot a balloon in a pleasure flight She made the ascension short fv before o'clock in the afternoon, end within half hour a heavy cleo trfcsI storm arose
 The balloon was swept backward and forward at an altitude of 1600 feet in the clouds. and finally she was compelled to appeal to her aid John Berry to help her to make the de- scent The landing was made nine miles from St Louis.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-21
WEDDING.
Sullivan MaIadN.

John Francis Sullivan and Miss Su- sic Ma gdalene Malady were united in marriage at St Patricks church at 9 o'clock. Monday morning. by Rev. Hugh Treanor. the rector. before a large gathering of the relatives and friends of the bridal couple. John Ma Intyre of Hartford was the best man and the bridesmaid was Miss Rose Malady sister of the bride The musical part of the nuptial mass was conducted by the organist and several solos were sung.
 The brides gown was of white null. trimmed with lace and baby ribbon. white picture hat. The bridesmaid wore blue silk trimmed with lace and carried pink tea roses. She wore a black hat.
 The wedding reception and breakfast followed at the home of the brides s parents MT. and Mrs Henry Malady of Sherman street where among the many attending were guests from Providence. Lowell and Hartford. The wedding gifts were many in number. including d cherk for good sized sum
 The newly married couple left on a noon train for stay in Providence The going away gown of the bride was q gray t9ilor- made smt Upon their return Mi and Mrs. sullivan will re- side for the present with the mother of the groom at the Falls.
 The young people are both popular among d long list of acquaintances from whom they have best wishee for d fortune favored married life. The groom is a carpenter and is the son of Jeremiah Sullivan and Katherine Joyce Sullivan of this city, /
 Greenwich. = Nne Naxinova will l.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-21
Steamship Arrivals.

At Christfansand: June 1s. Oscar IT, from New York
 At F'iume: June 19. Pannonia, from New York.
 At Liverpool: June 20. Baltic. from New York
 At Southampton: June 20 St. Louis from New York;
 At Plymoutl1: June 20. Kaiser Will helm Der Crosse from New York
 At Cherbourg: June 20. Cincinnati, from New York
 At Gibraltar: June IS, Alice. from New ork for Naples.
 At cadiz: June IS. Antonio L1opes. from New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-21
OLD NURSE OF THE
 ROOSEVELT FAMILY
Will Again Take Up Her Abode at
 Oyster Bay.

Oyster Bay, x. Y.. June 2O.-Mrs. Mary Ledwith. the nurse who dandled Theodore Roosevelt, Jr Ethel, Kermit Archibald and Quentin on her knee. and fed and dressed them in years gone by is coming back home to stay. She probably will be taken into the family on the hill top tomorrow The Roosevelts regard her as one of them and treat her such.
 Although Mrs. Ledwith is now S5 years old she is still sprightly and today was one of the happiest of the guests at the Roosevelt A eya nder wedding in New York. Before that she was with the family in the White house and was well known to scores of senators. representatives and pub lie men from al lover the country. Now that the head of the ia nily has re- turned she will join it once more and expects to stay with it until her long and busy life drs WIS to an end.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-21
TO ESTABLISH FLOWER MARKET
 WHERE THE POOR MAY BUY
Project Urged Before New York Board
 of Aldermen.

New York, June 20.-Flowers are one of the necessities of life and should be brought within reach of the poor est, believes John D. Crimmins, a veal thy philanthropist. MT. Crimmina urgeG before a committee Of the board of aldermen today the establishment of a market under the Queensboro bridge where flowers could be sold at low prices.
 At present persons able to buy flowers from high priced dealers on Fifth avenue can obtain all they de- sire" he said, "but it should be possi- ble for a poor child to buy a flower for two or three cents, or wild flow CT for a penny"
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-21
PRESIDENT TAFT ARRANGES
 CONFERENCE WITH ROOSEVELT
Rumor in New York Clubs That Will
 Not Down.

New York. June 20.-There was gos- sip in the clubs here tonight, originat- ing in sources that could not be run down, tbat President Taft arranged with Theodore Roosevelt today in q long distance conversation for a con- ference in New York on Wednesday, when President Taft passes through this city on his way to the Yale com mencement at New Haven. According to the rumor, President Taft told MT, Roosevelt that he was sorry that he could not attend the wedding or Theo- dore Roosevelt, Jr.. today in New York, and suggested a meeting on Wednes- day.
 Verification of the rumor was lack ing. not only here and at Oyster Bay, but in Washington.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-21
OBITUARY.
F. w. Matthews.

New Haven, Conn, June 2o.-F. W, Matthews. founder of the bureau oe labor statistics of Maine and present head of that bureau, died suddenly at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Sher- man Graves, in Fair Haven, tonight, from acute indigestion. He was 7s years old, a graduate of Colby college in the class of 1854, and leaves his wife and two daughters. The body will be taken to Augusta. Me, tomor- row
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-21
Rivers and Harbors Bill Held up by
 the President

Washington, June 20.-President Taft is still holding up the rivers and harbors bill. which has been on his desk ready for signing for several days past. The ten days in which to act upon the measure will expire Satur- day next. Mir. Taft wants to make a thorough study of the bill before giy- ing it his signature He has been too busy with other matters to do this up to the present time
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-21
Financier Ryan Starts for Europe To-
 daN

New York, June 20.-Impaired health is said to be the reason of a trip to Europe on which Thomas F. Ryan. financier and former traction magnate will start tomorrow. 1t is known that Mir. Ryan tas not been NrN the best of health for several months, but the financial district only heard today the rumors that his condition might be- come serious.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-21
2eth International Convention Knights
 of St John

Sandusky, O., June 30.-The 29th in ternational convention of the Knights of St. John of the United States and Canada began here today, with Presi- dent Peter F. Fettig, Connellsville, Ind, presiding. Rev. John P. Farrell, bish- op of the Catholic dicese of Cleveland; General John c. Shea of Dayton, O.; General John c. Shea of Darton, O., supreme trustee, and Mrs. Theresa Benner of Buffalo, N. Y, president of the National Women's Auxiliary, were the principal speakers.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-21
GAME WARDEN KIDNAPPED.
Michigan Officer Who Had Seized
 Tug ForcibIy Carried Off.

Lansing, Mich, June 20.-It is re- ported here that c. E. Petit, deputy game warden of Michigan, has been forcibly carried away on an unknown Wisconsin fishing tug, near Green Bay. The tug had been seized by the war den< and was being lowed by the steamboat Chase Osborn. when she broke away and escaped.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-21
SULTAN OF SULU TO MAKE
 UNITED STATES A VISIT
Ruler Who Once Asked Alice Roose-
 welt to Marry Him.

Manila. June 20.-The sultan of Sulu. who once offered his hand to Miss Alice Roosevelt, is to visit Amer erica He announces that the chief object of his trip abroad is to dispose of a collection of pearls valued at something like $250,000, the proceeds from which will be devoted to im- proving the condition of his people. He will be accompanied by fourteen prominent Moros. He has already sailed for India and will make stops at several European cities.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-21
WOODSTOCK LANDMARK
 BURNED TO THE GROUND
House Occupied by Asa Scranton
 Erected 15o Years Ago.
Especial to The Bu,letin.)

NSptCldI 10 IT ne bufletiH.J
 South Woodstock. June 2o-The home of Asa Scranton was burned to the ground this afternoon at o'clock It was built by Squire Chandler about 150 years ago, at which time it was con nsidered a remarkably fine struc- ture. The outside timbers were of oak with finish of eastern pine. The fire was caused by a defective flue in the attic and when discovered was too far advanced to save anything but the furnishings. The insurance only partly covers the loss of the house. The furitnure was not insured
 It wasNa two-story house with attic and one of the old landmarks.
 MT. Scranton was overcome by the excitement and heat and had to be taken away from the burning building and revived
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-21
Italians Release Russian Suspect

Como Italy, June 20.-Constantine Ispolatoff, the Russian. who has been detained by the police in connection with the mysterious murder of Mrs Porter Charlton, whose body was found packed in trunk fsfed out of Lake Como. EaS Eelaased today.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-21

Mrs. Mary Cutler of New York, a contestant of the will of the late Isaac C. Wyman of Marblehead, who left his millions to Princeton university. with drew, through her counsel, her appear ance in the case at the Essex county probate court.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-21
SHOT HERSELF IN HOTEL.
Bridgeport Woman Committed Suicide
 in New York.

New York, June 2O.--A women who hotel as Mrs. M. A. Hines of Bridge port, Conn.,, committed suicide in her room tonight by shooting. The wom an was apparently 50 years old and of evident refinement. At the hotel noth- ing could be learned about her.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-21
PUBLIC BUILDINGS BILL
 PASSED THIS MORNING
By Viva Voce Vote at Fifty Minutes
 After Midnight.

Washington, June 2O.-The house took up the public buildings bill at 1155 tonight. Efforts will be made to get action it before adjournment tonight
 Washington. June 21.-The public buildings bill carrying S19.2SS.500 in authorizations for increasing cost of public buildings. etc, besides S3.095, 900 for continuing contracts. was passed by the house at 12.50 o'clock this morning by a viva Voce vote.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-21
stvslton eov Drowned.

New Haven. June 7o-=Word was re- refved here tonight of the drowning of 1ohn Twelves. 17-year-o boy of khfs city. in the canal at Shelton. TweIvee vent in swimming and failed fc come to the surface after iur1ping ln- The body was reeovered-
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-21

The Rev. D. R. Alexander probably fatally stabbed J. w. Thomas a saloon keeper, at Godfrey. w. Va. Saturday night. The preacher is said to have accused Thomas of improper relations with a member of his congregation Alexander is in jail.