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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-11-30
TRIAL OF HATTIE LEBLANC
ON CHARGE OF MURDER
Question of What Constitutes a "Dy-
ing Declaration" tho Feature.

Cambridge. Mass, Nov. 29.-The
question of what constitutes a "dy-
ing declaration overlaid all others at
the second day OF the trial today of
Hattie Leblanc, the Cape Breton girl,
charged with the murder of her en-
ployer, Clarence 2. Glover, a Waltham
laundryman.
AS matter of fact, there was no
trial at all today, for the jury filed in
and filed out, with the witnesses after
them, so that the district attorney and
the defendants counsel might sub
stantiate to the satisfaction of Judge
Bond that Glover was in "extremis
mortis" when he declared that Hattie
Leblanc shot him.
Lawyer M. M. Johnson for the de-
Tense objected to the introduction Of
any such statement or even refer
ence to it by the prosecution.
Judge Bond listened all day to the
evidence of those who stood around
Glover in his last hours in DIR. Cous-
ems private hospital, a few yards from
the laundry. Nearly all these witness
es were positive that Glover had ac-
cused Hattie Leblanc but many of
them said he hesitated in making
such declaration and that others tes-
titled that he continually asked the
doctors to operate upon him, remark
ing that unless they did so he was
gone.
DlSIr1ct Attorney Higgins admitted
that he was surprised when Judge
Bond at the opening Of the session to-
day decided not to admit this dying
declaration" until he heard the evil
dence to substantiate it. But in the
afternoon, when Judge Bond announc-
ed that there should be no reference
to the statement in the opening of the
case to the jury, the district attorney
jumped to his feet and declared that
unless this statement of Glover's were
allowed to go to the jury, the case
of the prosecution would be very weak
and that it must rely upon circun-
stantiaI evidence to prove it's accusa-
tions against the girl.
The pleadings of the district attor-
ney were so vehement that Judge
Bond said he would withdraw his de-
cision and would render two decisions
whether the govern
ment should be allowed to refer to the
declaration, and, second, whether it
should be admitted as evidence.
90 intense is the public interest in
the case that more than a thousand
men and women waited about the
courtroom in a pouring rain before the
opening OF the afternoon session. When
the doors were opened there was a
rush for the courtroom, and after ev-
cry seat had been taken the officers
had their hands full in pushing back
the remainder of the crowd.
1t has been many years since such
a hearing as that of today has pre-
ceded the taking of evidence in a
murder trial In this state, and many
members of the bar expressed great
interest in the decision to be announc-
ed hy Judge Bond tomorrow
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-11-30
MANY VOLUNTEERS JOIN
MAREDO REBEL FORCES.
Revolt in Southern Mexico More Seri-
Gus Than in the North.

Washington, Nov. 29.-Gustavo A
Madero, brother Of the leader of the
revolution in Mexico, who is here rep
resenting the interests OF the revolu-
tionists. issued a statement tonight
declaring that only skirmishes have
taken place thus far with government
troops, that large bodies of volunteers
are constantly augmenting the revolu-
Zionist forces in Chihuahua, Durango
and neighboring states. and that the
revolt in Yucatan, Campache and
southern Mexico is even more serious
than in the north.
Nearly 5000 prisoners were in the
prisons in Mexico City yesterday said
the statement. land there have recent
ly been many secret executions, sew
eral of them young army officers whose
loyalty was under suspicion.
General Diaz is reported in inside
circles to be prostrated and to have
threatened to dismiss Senor Cocio, the
minister OF war, because of the mag
nitude which the revolution has as
S1Inaed,"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-11-30
Parties Accused of Customs FRAUDS
Offer to Compromise.

Washington, Nov. 29.-After a con-
ference lasting throughout the day be-
tween Secretary MacVeagh, Collector
Loeb of New York, Attorney General
Wickersham and other officials of the
New York customs, no decision was
reached as to the action of the govern
ment with reference to the customs
frauds in woolen and Innings at the
port of New York. The frauds are said
to reach into hundreds of thousands
of dollars which have been lost to
the government through undervalua-
tions. The conference will be resumed
tomorrow. Those who are accused of
having defrauded the government are
said to have offered to compromise,
provided there is no prosecution.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-11-30
What Victorious Democrats Will Do.

What Victorious Democrats VIII Do.
1.-The democratic party" he said to-
day, has captured the house of rep
resentatives by a. great majority, and
has almost captured the senate and
with the country apparently behind
that party, it will, L have no doubt,
insist upon taking its natural respon-
sibilities.
Should an expiring congress-, in it's
last days, undertake, by any deathebd
action, to rob the victorious party of
it's natural Inheritance, it will be re-
sisted to the utmost, and nothing will
follow but protracted struggle which
will shut out certain important meas
ures which otherwise may perhaps
carry in both houses"
No Tariff Legislation.
Mr.. Hale was emphatic in his decfa-
ration that there would be no tariff
legislation in the coming session. The
senator went so far as to express the
conviction that while the president
may suggest a general programme, he
will not try to force it on congress.
Mr.. Hale made it clear that he was
not speaking for the president, nor in
any way forecasting the probable atti-
tude of the chief executive.
The question of an extra session. he
said. was most improbable"
Defeated Party viii Get Together
Again.
Mr.. Hale declared he did not look
forward to a combination of the So
called insurgent force with the DEM
ocratic party, "either now or here
after" He stated that ale fully expect
ed to see the republican party in con-
gress get together again and present
united front to the majority. Incl
dentally, he referred to the insurgent
leaders as men of conviction and nat
ural force of character
"'Whom the Lord lovsth. He chas-
teneth,'" said the senator, 'and the
defeats of 1910 will do the party good.
1t must bear its reverses and make the
best of it. Painful as it all is, it must
submit to its temporary reverses and
defeats and must bear up as we'll as
it may, under even such calamities as
the repulse of Roosevelt and the la
mentable overthrow of Beveridse'' {
Mr.. Hale declared he had little fear
of any long continuance OF democratic
ascendency in politics Republican
policies, under President Taft's lead
ership, he said, would ariumph
again.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-11-30
Millionaire Horse Owner, Chairman Jockey
Club and WeStchester Race Association
SAYS HE HAS BEEN PROSECUTED
Mr.. Belmont the Only One of Three Prominent Men
Identified with Racing Interests Whom the New York
Legislature Graft Investigating COMMITTEES Has Been
Able to Subpoena-Keene and Whitney in Europe

New York. Nov. z9.-August Bel.
mont, millionaire horse owner ald
chairman Of the Jockey club and the
Westchester Racing association. took
the witness stand this afternoon and
stated to the legislative investigation
committee that he considered he had
been prosecuted. "And / want to say"
he added with emphasis, that the Rae
ing association and the Jockey club
fought the anti-race track bills fair
ly."
Unable to Subpoena keene and Whit
ney.
Mr.. Belmont is the only one Of trio
OF prominent men identified with rae
fnS whom the committee has been able
20 get on the witness stand to testify
concerning the charge that a 100000
corruption fund was raised by the rae
Ing interests TO combat the Hart
Agnsw law prohibiting betting on horse
races. which passed the legislature in
1903. SuJpoenas for Mr.. Belmont,
James z. Keene and Harry Payne
Whitney have been out for weeks. all
having been mentioned as present at a
conference az which the alleged fund
vas subscribed. Service has not yet
been obtained on Messrs. keene and
Whitney and their secretaries. both
called as witnesses today, testified that
they were in Europe.
Mr.. Belmont Explains.
The Jockey club, Mr. Belmont ex-
planned in his opening testimony today
IL a close corporation of fifty members
brought into being some ten years ago
by men Interested in the turf. He was
asked by what authority the Jockey
club had assessed $500 on the Coney
Island Jockey club, and replied that the
money had not been paid as the result
ot an assessment. but contributed in
formally.
There Is no authority" he said.
that can be exercised by the Jockey
q racing association for legal purposes;
but the associations. finding that they
we're TO be prosecuted, combined and
retained attorneys to fight the legisla-
ton This was purely a voluntary
matter and there was absolutely no
eompulsion Whatsoever in having the
money raised to retain lawyers"
Considers II Persecution.
TO what do you refer when you say ;
persecution Of racing?" he was asked. |
We'll. I may say that 1 was served |
with a subpoena by your committee in /
a way that I'D call persecution. ! had |
no notification Of the fact that you |
wanted me An attempt was made to |
serve me the day before Thanks giving
day in a roundabout way by calling at
my offics and saying that I was wanted |
on a very pressing business matter.
That 10 a reflection and il is persecu-
ton IN that 1t made the community 1
shink I was trying TO evade service.
Subpoena Dodgers.
Vow take Mr.. Whitney. He is
rbroad arranging the international polo |
match. His stable is abroad and his
interests are there. You post him az
q subpoena dodgsr. !
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-11-30

1t was absurd. ne added, to expect
! Mr. Whitney to charter a special
steamer to come over to TESTIFY about
] some mythical dinner that was print
ed in the newspapers and some myth
cal sum that was raised whose very
size makes it ridiculous"
Chairman Bruce interrupted to say
that it was on record that James r.
Keene left this country after the COM
mittee issued subpoena for him and
after he knew the committee wanted
him. AS to Mr.. Whitney, he said, it
was not established when he sailed.
Fund Raised to Protect Racing.
Tell me all you know about what
funds were raised and how" asked
Judge Bruce.
L can't tell you how much" said Mr..
Belmont, but the acts of the associa-
tion are public property and open to
inspection, and the funds were raised
pro rata among the various racing as
sociations."
The witness admitted that there were
several conferences held by the men
Interested in racing. "At one of these"
he said, "a purse was made up to pro-
tect the racing association, but every
thing was open and well understood
Who was the custodian of these
funds?'
Sometimes was" replied Mr.. Bel
mont.
metropolitan Jockey Club President
Testifies.
Former State Senator William II.
Reynolds followed Mr.. Belmont on the
stand. He is president of the Metro
politan Jockey club and he gave a de-
tailed list of the amounts contributed
by the Metropolitan to the Jockey club.
in all, he said, s32,9SS had been con-
tributed from August, 1907, to May.
1909, all subscribed by the association
in legitimate manner and not by in
dividuals.
Were you ever approached by any
of the legislature saying that
il would be wise for your association
to raise fund.-" he was asked.
II was not" he replied.
Milk Dealers Case Legislation.
When Mr.. Reynolds left the stand
the committee suddenly and unheralded
took UP the activity Of the Milk Deal
srs' Protective association. An en-
ploye of the Mutual Milk and Cream
members of the associs don,
testified that he went to Albany in
with legislation in April,
1909.
1T was a can question" he ex-
planned.
What do you mean?"
@Assemblyman Scott" he testified,
had a bill we didn't like. We wanted
he old bill to remain. We saw Sena-
tor Richards who drafted the original
bill. to see what he could do
What happened with regard to the
1ilI?"
THE old bill remained the same"
All laughed at this, including the
who added that representa-
ives Of various milk companies went
With him TO Albany.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-11-30
NO. 213 A HoODOO.
WOULDN'T LIVE IN HOUSE
Unless City Authorities Changed the
Number-FamIy's Misfortune.

New Haven, Conn, Nov. 29.-Be-
cause his house was numbered 313,
Captain Harvey Barney of No. 313
Lenox street, Fair Haven, today asked
permission from the city authorities to
change the number. Five years ago
the house was numbered 293 Center
street, and when the street name was
changed the number was also chang
ed. During the five years since the
change, Captain Barney, who is so
years old, says that five members of
his family have died, the last his wife,
who was burned to death, and he at
tributes the deaths to the number of
the house. Permission was given the
captain to change the number to 315.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-11-30
COLD WEATHER PREDICTED.
Over Practically All District East Of
the Fockes.

Washington, Nov. 29.--Cold weather
during the next few days over practi-
caliy all districts east OF the Rocky
Saountsins is predicted b. tho weather
bureau on reports Of an extensive
area OF high baromstric pressure over
Alaska and the extreme northwest,
where temperatures are now the low
-. Of the season.
During the past twenty -four hours
much colder weather has prevailed in
the ohio valley, the gulf and South
Atlantic states, and there were frosts
as far south as north Florida
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-11-30
INQUIRY INTO PROPOSED
FREIGHT RATE INCREASES.
Arguments for Eastern Cases VIII Be
Heard Dec. 9.

Washington, Nov. 2e.-F'ive expert
witnesses for the shippers testified to-
day before the interstate commerce
commission in it's investigation OF the
proposed rate increases, and upon ad-
journing until tomorrow the commits
sion announced that the arguments for
the eastern and western increase
cases. consolidated, would be heard
here Dec. 8.
Todays testimony tended to show
that the proposed increases, which the
roads claim will involve a net addi-
tional revenue of $27.000,00 in the
official classification territory, extend .
ing from New England to the Mis-
sissippi river and north of the Ohio
and Potomas rivers, were unjust and
unfairly distributed.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-11-30
PISTOL BATTLE,
IDAHO FUGITIVE KILLED
And Guard of the Idoho Peniten-
tiary Fatally Injured.

Burns. Oregon, Nov. 29.-Arthur
Fisher a fugitive from the Idaho pen
itentiary, was killed and Daniel w.
Ack1ey, a penitentiary guard, was
fatally injured in a pistal battle here
today. Fisher had been rearrested by
Sheriff Richardson, and Ackley had
come from Boise to take him back to
prison. Richardson and AckIey were
placing irons on Fisher, when he
caught Ackleys revolver from it's i1ol-
ster and fired at Richardson. The bull
let missed, and Richardson shot Fish
er, killing him In the melee Aekley
was hit by a stray bullet and probably
Will die.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-11-30
j. j. GALLAGHER INDICTED.
Charged With Assault With Intent to
Kill Mayor Gaynor.

New York, Nov. 29.-James J. Gall
lagher, who shot Mayor Gaynor last
June, was indicted today by the grand
jury in Hudson county, New Jersey,
charged with assault with intent to
kill on the mayor and William Ed
wards, street cleaning commissioner.
mother charge placed against Gala
gher was that of carrying concealed
weapons. Gallagher has been held in
Jail since his attack on the mayor,
awaiting the result of the injuries
which he inflicted.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-11-30
WRIGHT BROTHERS SUE
CLAUDE GRAHAME- WHITE.
Alleged lnfrineements of Patent Rights
for Heavier Than Air Machine.

New York, Nov. 2s.-Claude Gra-
hame-white. the English aviator, was
served today in a suit instituted in the
United States circuit court by the
Wright company in which Infringement
Of patent rights for a heavier than air
machine is alleged and an Injunction
sought.
The complaint asserts that before
importing and using the machine i'll
this country Grahame- White knew that
the federal courts had sustained the
Wright patent in the cases against
Louis Paulllan and the Herring-Curtiss
company and Glenn II. Curtiss.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-11-30
PUT-AND- CALL BROKERS
BARRED AFTER DEC. 1ST.
VIII Not Be Allowed 20 Use Foyer of
the Stock Exchange.

New York, Nov. 29.-Under a rule
promulgated today by the stock ex-
change so-called putand-ca1I brokers
who for years have made the foyer of
the exchange their trading headquar-
ters will practically be barred from
that room after Dec. 1. The new rule
provides that persons who are not
members of tho exchange will be per-
rnitted to enter the foyer only for in
terviews with members, and must re-
tire as soon as this business is con-
cluded.
Although intended as q smoking
room for exchange members, there are
two stock tickers in the foyer, and
they have been utilized by the put
and-call traders. Offensive actions by
some of these brokers are said to have
caused the closing of the room to
them.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-11-30
JUSTICE LAYS THE LASH
UPON A WIFE BEATER
"OnIy One Kind of Punishment Fitting
fer Such Brutes as You"

Wilkes Barre. Nov. 29.--Alrs. Albert
Gsy, a small, frail woman with black
and blue cuts and bruises on her head
and arms. told Justice Of the Peace
J. G. Hayden OF Swayersville that her
husband had beaten her. She said her
body bore the marks Of blows. Being
beaten was not unusual she said. and
she could stand IL no longer.
Justice Hayden sent constable for
Goy. who found the Justice waiting
with a heavy horsewhip in his
hand.
Take of your coat and get down
on your knees. There is only oue,l1ind
OF punishment fitting for such brNtes
as you and you are going TO get it."
With that he laid on heartily. Time
and time gain the whip descended on
Ciey's body as he writhed and begged
for mercy. When he jumped up the
Justice thrust him down again and
thrashed him until he was out Of
breath. The justice then sent Gey
home, with a warning that II nc ever
struck his wife again. the punishment
would be doubled.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-11-30
Death of Rev. Sylvester scoveI.

Wooster, O.. Nov. 29.-The Rev. Syl-
vester f Scovel, president Of the
American branch of the international
Peace society and former president of
Wooster university, died at his home
here tonight. DR.. Sehovel succumbed
to an attack of pneumonia which ha
contracted on Thanksgiving day. He
was rs years old. DIR. Scovel was born
in Harrison county. Ohio, in 1885. He
entered the Presbyterian ministry and
served as pastor In churches in Jefrer-
son, Ind, Springfield, Ohio, and Pitts
burg. before being elected as head ot
the university here.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-11-30
Portrait of Julia Ward Howe in Fam
euiI Hall Collection.

Boston, Nov. ga memorial paint
ing of the late Julia Ward Howe will
be added to the portrait collection in
Faneuil hall, according to plans just
perfected at a public meeting. The
painting is to cost $4,000 and the mon
ey is to be raised by subscription.
Mayor Fitzgerald has been made chair
man of the committee to have charge
of the matter. John w. Elliott, SON
in-law of Mrs. Howe. has been COM
missioned to execute the painting.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-11-30
Mrs. Weston Loses Claim to Her Hus-
bands Estate.

Lacrosse, Wis, Nov. 29.-The claim
of Mrs. Matte A. Weston of Au Sable,
Mich, to the estate of Clinton Fl. Wes-
ton, a wealthy lumbern1an of this city,
was disposed of today when a record
was discovered in the office of the
clerk of court of this county showing
that Weston had obtained a divorce
from his wife in 1879. Mrs. Weston
claims that this was the fire knowledge
she had that a divorce had ever been
granted. She and her husband have
been living apart a number of years.
In, Lacrosse Weston was known as a
single man.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-11-30
SHOT DEAD IN A CHASE,
Toledo Policeman Kills Unknown
Moving Picture Firebug.

Toledo, o., Nov. 2s.-After he had
broken into and set fire to a moving
picture theater in the residence dis
trict of the city. an unidentified man
was shetland almost instantly killed by
Patrolman Carl q. Cruise early this
morning. after the policeman had -ex =
changed several shots with the stran-
ger during q chase Of nearly a block
The fire was extinguished few min
utss later with trifling damage.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-11-30
OHIO DOCTOR ARRESTED.
Charged With Selling Liquor in Viola.
tion of Law.

oxford. Ohio, Nov. 29.-Dr. II. M.
Moore. druggist and vice president of
the Farmers State and Savings bank.
was arrested today on a warrant
sworn out 10y DR.. Guy P. Benton, presi-
dent Of Miami university, charging DR..
Moore with selling liquor in violation
Of the law.
IL is charged that DR.. Moore sold
liquor which was consumed at a card
party held by i've students in the COL
lege dormitory. DIR. Moore Is an hon.
or graduate of Miami and for eight
years was medical director of the uni
VerSity.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-11-30
Fined $40 for Display of Offensive
Poster.

New York, Nov. 29.-Richard Morris.
theatrical manager, was fined ten
dollars in police court today for yio-
Iation of an ancient ordinance which
prohibits the display Of posters de-
pecttng any act which could he class.
ed as criminal. The fine was paid
under protest, and Morris counsel
gave notice that he would appeal. The
poster in question depicted q woman
il the act Of Srabbing q man
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-11-30
EIihu Roots New York Residence Sold
for S35n.Q0o

New York, Nov. Ex-senator Elihu
Root today sold his handsome resi-
dence, at the southwest corner of
Park avenue and Seventy-f first street
to a New Yorker whose name was not
made public, at a price said to be be-
tween S325,000 and $350,00G. Senator
Root is living in the house now, but
his political duties made it of little
use to flin
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-11-30
Seattle Manager of United Wireless
1eieqraph Co. Arrested

Seattle, Wash, Nov. 2e-Robert II
Armstrong. local mana ger of the Unit
ed Wireless Teltgrap phi company, was
arrested today and furnished $500
bond for his appearance In New York
On January 30 to testify in the gov
erninents case against Col c. CIVIL
son president Of the wireless company,
VINO il accused Of using the United
States mails to defraud
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-11-30
$4,000 FIRE AT HARTFORD,
NOS. 81 AND 63 ASYLUM ST.
Eastern Paper Box Co. and Clothing
Company Damaged.

Hartford Nov. 29.-Fire in a four
story brick building at Nos. 81 and
63 Asylum street tonight, damaged the
building and the business Of the oc-
cupants to the extent OF $4,000. The
fire started on the top floor occupied
by the Eastern Paper Box company,
cutting the two upper stories and dam
aging the stock OF the Geeley cloth
ing company on fhe drstsfloer and the
NJ. P. Pembers Sons company on the
second floor, mostly by water.
The building is owned by. the estate
of Erastus Collins. The cause of the
fire is not known,
While the fire was in progress, Mrs.
Ruth Willard, living in an adjoining
building, was frightened by fremen
passing through a hallway and suffered
stroke of paralysis. She is in a
critical condition
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-11-30
Anna volinsky Adjudssd Insane.

New York. Nov. 29-Anna Volfnsky,
8 young woman recently arrested on a
charge of making threats against ia
cob H. Schiff, the banker, was re-
ported to be insane today by Charles
W. Dayton, referee. Justice Guy of
The supreme court approved the re-
port and ordered Miss yolinsky sent
to . hospital for the inesne