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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-24
STRUCK IN HEAD BY
STEPS OF EXPRESS TRAIN
Six Year Old Meriden Boy Almost Tr-
stantly Killed.

Meriden. Conn. Sept. 23.-Joseph DI
Guilo six year old boy. was almost
instantly killed Friday afternoon at
the North Colony street grade crossing
by stepping so near the second section
of the 5.22 southbound express train
as to be struck In the head by the
steps of the last car. Medical Exam
iner e. 7. Bradstreet, after the exam
ination of the remains, gave the opin-
ion that the boy was drawn in toward
the train by the suction of the passing
coaches. The victim was returning
home from school with an elder brother
a the time and the latter tried to pull
him away from danger but failed. The
victims skull was fractured and the
neck was broken.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-24
HIS NAME NOT MENTIONED.
Speaker Cannon at Illinois Republican
State Convention.

Springfield ILL.,. Sept 23.-Speaker
Joseph G.. Cannon. known in these
parts as Uncle Joe" Cannon. attend
ed the republican state convention to-
day and saw a platform adopted. meet
ing his tariff ideas heard addresses
approving the work of congress and
President Taft, put his arms around
many old friends, smoked cigars and
delivered speech amid vociferous ap-
plause.
True, the platform did not mention
Mr.. Cannon by name, but the reason
was not personal. Senator Lorimar's s
name was omitted as a starter and af-
ter some deliberation in order that it's
absence might not be too glaring. it
was agreed to omit the names of SEN
ator Cullom and of Speaker Cannon.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-24
NEW DEMURRAGE RULES.
Resolutions of Protest by the Railroads
of New England.

Providence. Sept. 23.-Resolutions of
protest against the enforcement of the
new demurrage rules by the railroads
of New England were adopted by the
executive committee of the Providence
Board of Trade at a special meeting
held this afternoon. The resolutions
urge shippers throughout the state to
join in circular to the interstate com
merce ,commi ion asking that the op-
Grafton OF the rules be suspended until
the matter can be fully considered. The
new rules provide that consfgneeE shall
be allowed forty eight hours in Whic h
10. unload cars instead of ninety siy
hours as formerly
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-24
DEATH OF RHODE ISLANDS
REPUBLICAN LEADER.
Gen. Charles r. Brayton, Called the
Blind Boss"

Providence. Sept 23.-The republican
party Of Rhode Island was without an
acknowledged leader tonight for the
first time in forty years. death having
claimed today Gen. Charles Ray Bray
ton. the blind boss" Rhode Island
representative on the republican ma
1ional committee and the controlling
force in the party's destinies since
1870. Senator Nelson w. Aldrich, for
many years a national figure, has an
nounced his withdrawal from active
political life, and Hunter c. White,
sheriff of Providence and General Bray
tons intimate friend, trusted political
ally and possible successor, died less
than a month ago.
In the opinion of shrewd political OBJ
servers there is no one in the state
"a no will occupy the position held by
General Brayton for forty years. While
there are many prominent republican
workers there is said TO be no one who
can command the power and Influence
enjoyed by the blind boss" as he was
called by friend and foe alike.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-24
IN HANDS OF EcEIvERs.
The National Mining Exploration Com :
pany Bankrupt.

Boston Sept. 23.-The National Min
tary petition in bankruptcy and passed
into the hands of receivers today with
liabilities of s393.000 and assets of
$23.800. The secured liabilities amount
to s355 200. The heaviest secured cred
itor is Nathan l.. Amster of Boston. an
official in several mining companies,
who holds a, claim of $4,000, while the
largest unsecured creditor is w. w.
Williams of Lynn, whose claim is $780,
600.
President Frank A. Woodward and
Arthur Wainwright were appointed re-
ceivers. The company is interested in
a number of western copper mines
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-24
MAYOR LOST $50 PANAMA.
There'I Be an End to Hat Smashing
in Pittsburq.

Pittsburg. Sept. 23.-Mayor William
A. Magee of Pittsburg has issued or
ders for a complete investigation of the
conduct of certain police officers on the
night of Sept. is, when the officers are
said to have permitted the wanton de-
struction of straw hats, it being "stra W
hat night" in Pittsburg
This is considered the first move
toward abolishing what business men
OF Pittsburg have for years considered
senseless proceeding-that of smash
ing your neighbours straw hat on Sept.
IS if lie is unfortunate enough to
wear one. Mayor Mage was himself a
victim of STRAW hat night" antics. los
ing his $50 Panama.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-24
FRANK B. WEEKS, Governor"
Mr.. Gates Political Career,

Mr.. Gates Political Career
Mr. Gates has been actively connect
ed with republican politics in the state
for several years. Born in Lebanon,
October %. 1862, he graduated from
Yale in 1887, and from the Law school
of that institution in 1889, entering
practice in Hartford where he almost
inTn ediately became identified with re-
publican politics. From 1889 to 1898 he
clerk of the general assembly, and
in 1895 was clerk of the senate. In 1891
he became a member of the board of
school visitors of Hartford. serving, on
the board until 1897. In 1890 he was
appointed prosecuting state attorney
of Hartford county. which office he
held until 1899. on the election of
Governor Mclean, the governor in his
message favored the creation of the
office of tax commissioner. and on the
passage of an act creating that office
by the general assembly of 1901 Mr..
Gates was appointed to the position for
the term of four years. In 1902 he was
selected chairman of the republican
state central committee, which place he
held until 1904. when he was defeated
for the office by Michael Kenealy of
Stamford. the present state chairman.
The defeat of Mr. Gates by Mr.. Kenea-
ly was only accomplished after one of
the bltterest contests in the history
OF the committee. In this fight the
three cornered senatorial fight between
Hawley, Bulkeey and Fesenden was
interjected. Mr.. Gates lost the appoint
rnent BY one vote, which was said to
have been cast by 8, memebr who was
later governor 70 the state In 1905
Governor Henry Roberts appointed Mr..
Gates a member of the railroad COM
mission, and he was reappointed by the
late Governor Lilley in 1909.
Governor Weeks Completely Surprised
Middletown, Conn, Sept. 23.-In
speaking of the resignation of Andrew
F.. Gates of Hartford S a member of
the state railroad commission Gov
ernor Weeks tonight said that the res
ignation was a complete surprise to
him. Up to the time he received it
late this afternoon he said that he had.
not the least intimation that Mr. Gates
intended to give up the Office.
Successor Not Yet Named.
As to the appointing of Mr.. Gates
successor, the governor said that he
would not do so for two or three days
at least. and that in making the ap-
pointment he would exercise his best
judgment and as the law required
that the commissioner be lawyer he
would of course select some member of
the state bar.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-24

At Fridays Meeting in New York
OF the directors of the Seaboard Air
Line, w. Is. Whigham of London was
elected TO the board in place of G.
Sydney Shepard of New Haven (N. W.
\. S. Medium. president of the COM
pany. was elected to the executive
committee to succeed Mr.. Shepard.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-24

Valparaiso, Chill, Sept. 23.-The
American cruisers California, Colorado
and Pennsylvania of the first division
of the Pacific fleet which were here
for the Chilian centennial celebration.
sailed for San Francisco by way of
Chimbot, Peru, today. The cruiser
Washington sailed for Hampton Roads.
The stay of the squadron was most
pleasant and the officers and men were
cordially received.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-24
EDWARD C. ELY OF NEW YORK
CONTRIBUTES TO ACADEMY FUND
Sends Check for 500 to The Bulletin
for the New Building Indebtedness.

The Bulletin on Friday received a
check for s100 from Edward Chappell
Ely of New York, assistant manager
of Pease & Gilman, inc, real estate
and insurance brokers' in that city, to
be added to The Bulletins Academy
building fund. In his Letter Mr.. Ely
writes:
Although we all have the interest of
our home town at heart, we often need
just such q reminder as your paper
was this morning to spur us into some
action. Trusting that this fund will
rapidly grow under the stimulus which
you have given it,
This brings the total of the fund up
to $500.
The contributors are as follows:
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-24
TNELVE-INcH GUN BURST
ON 5ATTLESHIP GEORGIA.
Explosion During Target Practice of
Fleet-Crew Escaped Injury.

Washington. Sept. 23.-One of the
twelve-inch. fiftYton guns of the bat
tiesinp Georgia burst yesterday on the
first range shot during the target prac-
tice of the Atlantic fleet off the Vir-
Cinia ca pes. The muzzle as far back
as the forward end of the jacket. was
blown off. The crew esca ped injury.
The accident happened to the left
gun in the forward turret of the Geor-
sie and the big rifle was ruined. prob
sbly beyond depair.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-24
NO OPERATION ON THROAT.
Mayor Gaynor in Perfect Health, Says
DR.. Arlitz,

New York. Sept. 23.-Dr William
j. Arlitz, visiting surgeon at St. Ma
rvs hospital in Hoboken. where Mayor
Gaynor was a patient during his con-
valescence, made this statement on
the mayors present condition tonight:
Mayor Gaynor is in perfect health.
There will be no operation now on his
throat for removal of the bullet, nor
will there ever be. The wound causes
him no trouble to speak of. What
little irritation is still there will dis
appear in a few days"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-24
Portugal to Garry Out Its Liberal Pro
cranon1e

Lisbon, Sept. 23.-King Emmanuel,
in opening the cortes today. announced
that it was the firm intention of the
government to carry out the liberal
programme by proposing law to reg
ulate the status of religious orders in
Portugal as well other financial and
social reforms. The members of the
opposition were not present. The opin-
ion prevails that the cabinet is not
strong enough to face the cortes, which
as a consequence will be adjourned un-
til the new year.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-24
DENY LoRIMER REQUEST.
Senatorial Sub Committee Refuses to
Delay Hearing.

Chicago. Sept 23.-The sena torial
Subcommittee which convened TO in
vestigate the alleged corruption in the
election of Senator William Loriner
decided today to proceed at this time
with the taking of testimony and not
10 post pone action until after the No
VefnDer elections. urged by Mr.. Lor-
liners attorneys.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-24
POPE RECRETFUL
Because of Speech Made by Mayor of
Rome.

Rome. Sept. 23.-Pope Plus X today
addressed letter to Cardinal Respight,
vicar general of Rome. saying that he
wished to express to the cardinal his
own deep sorrow because of the anti
clerical speech delivered by Mayor
Nathan at the celebration last Tues-
day Of the fortieth anniversary of the
fall Of the temporal power of the
church.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-24
Balloon Only a Box Kite.

Dunkirk. \. Y. Sept. 23.-After an
all -night search for the balloon report
ed to have been seen sinking into Lake
Erie last evening. tugs of the Dunkirk
fishing fleet today discovered a large
box kite floating in the water.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-24

After treatment in the hospital
Chavez regained consciousness. He
suffered terribly from his hurts. He
said he was unable to expla in how tn
accident occurred--that he could not
remember having fallen. The generally
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-24
New Rector at Yantic.

Grace Episcopal church at Yantic
has issued a call to Rev. Robert Cor
coran of St. Thomas church New
York, who has accepted and will take
up his duties here some time next
month. The new rector will succeed
Rev. Marcus Simpson, who is now To-
Gated over the parish at Plymouth,
Conn
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-24
Found With Skull Fractured.

Wlnsted. Conn. Sept. 23.-Found ly-
Ing beside the tracks of the Central
New England railroad at East Canaan
late today with his skull fractured,
John Menolloi was brought to the hos
pital here. whore II is thought that
Sc will rct recover. Nenolloi. who. it
p thought vas struck br' train. is
: cout fort, years old and employed in
East Canaa,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-24
Fire Department Called.

Friday. Chemical Co. No. ? was
called to the house at No. $50 West
Main street, occupied by G. II. Stan
ton, to put out chimney fire, which
was quickly done At 12.45 o'clock
a chimney fire at No. Iii Smith ave-
nue. called out Truck Co. No. 2, which
soon had the fire out.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-24
Chair CarsT eIescoped Smoker.

The train, running at full speed
plunged into the gap. The locomotive
and the mail car went into twenty feet
of water The chair car almost tele-
scoped the smoker ahead of it. Sew
eral passengers in these two cars We're
killed almost instantly. Others We're
carried into the raging stream with the
wreckage and drowned.
1t was many hours before the bodies
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-24
MISSING FROM THE FORT.
Capt. John J. O'ConnelI Disappeared
Two Weeks Ago.

ST. Paul Mimi. Sept. 23.-Capt John
j. O'Connell of the Twenty eighth in
fantry at Fort Smelling. the senior
captain of that regiment has been
missing from the fort for about two
weeks. and his superior officers fear
he las been murdered or has commit
ted suicide.
Captain O'Connell was a widely
known officer in the army and was
highly connected in the east. His wife
rasides in Buffalo n Y
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-24
C|oudburst
Wrecked Train
RAN INTO FILL WHICH HAD BEEN
WASHED OUT.
SIXTEEN PERSONS KILLED
And Thirteen Others Injured on Rock
Island Train Running from Denver
to Kansas City.

Clayton. Kan, Sept. 23.--Sixteen per-
sons Lost their lives and 13 others
suffered injuries in a wreck today of a
west bound Rock Island passenger
train running to Denver from Kan sas S
City. Thewreck. occurred at fill, 1000
feet of which had been washed out by
a. cIoudburSt
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-24

London, Sept. 23.-A link with
Charles Dickens has been severed by
the death at Southsea of Mrs. G.. M
Hayman, one of his close personal
friends, who is said by her family to
have been the original of Little Dorrit
She would have reached her S1st birth
day next month
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-24

Unstamped Opium Valued at $1,000
was seized by United States District
Attorney Breckors in a tenement house
in Honolulu. 1t is the theory of the
federal officers that the opium with a
buoy attached Was thrown into the
ocean from Sone steamer from the
Orient and afterward brought ashore
in a small vessel.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-24
Civil Superior Court.

The civil superior court came in by
adjournment at New London on Friday
and was at once adjourned for another
this CITY.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-24
Death of a "ReaI Daughter"

Marietta. Ga. Sept. 2S.-Mrs. Frances
Leonard Cleveland. one of the few
real daughters Of the American
Revolution. i descendant of. John and
Priscilla Alden. died here tadav, aged
a. She was native Of Bristol. f. l.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-24
Jurors Unable to Agree in Trial of
Customs Wsiqhers

New York, Sept. Z4.-After deliher-
atins since early yesterday afternoon
the jury in the trial OF George Bedell,
Charles y. Warden and Charles D.
Drew, former custom weighers, on
charges of conspiracy to defraud the
government by underweishts of i'm
ports was still deadlocked at ~re
O'Clock this morning At that hesr the
jurors sent word to Unitsd States
Marshal Henkel that they were unable
to agree
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-24
Made Manager and Treasurer.

At meeting of the Norwich Indus
trial Building company F. w. Lester
was elected a director, m/hager and
treasurer to succeed the late F. r.
Wasley, who had at a previous meet
ing been chosen to succeed the late D.
M. Lester.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-24
Addie Burns Case.

In the Addie Burns case a request
for and a proposed finding has been
fled with the clerks of the superior
court by the attorneys for the woman
who is seeking to get out of state
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-24
U. S. Death Rat. Lowest Ever.

Washington, Sept 23.-The death
rate in the United States in 1909 was
fifteen in each one thousand. accord
ing to a bulletin about to be issued
by the census bureau, and this is the
lowest average ever recorded for this
country
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-24
Cabled Paragraphs

Rome, Sept. 23.-During the past
twenty-four hours there have been
eleven new cases of cholera and two
deaths from the disease in the COM
partment of Apulia.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-24
Many to Be Naturaiized.

The superior court will come in for
the purpose of naturalization at New
London on Oct 4. At that time there
upon.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-24
Man-Bird Crossed
Simp|on Pass
GREAT FEAT ACCOMPLISHED BY
PERUVIAN AVIATOR.
CHAVEZ BADLY INJURED
While Making Landing at Donnodos-
sofa, ItaIy-Both Legs Broker and
Left Thigh Fractured.

Domodossola. Italy Sept. 23-The
great feat of crossing the snow capped
Alpine barrier between Switzerland and
Italy in q heavier than air machine
was accomplished today by Georse
Chavez, the Young Peruvian aviator.
Seriously Hurt in Landing.
But the plucky hero of the exploit
lies tonisht in the Domodossola hos
.pital badly injured as the result of the
accident which occurred just as he had
completed the most arduous and nerve
racl1ing part OF the task he had set
out to accomplish-a fight from Brig
in Switzerland across the Alps to Milan
in Italy. in all distance of about
seXenty-fiVe miles.
Both his legs are broken. his left
thigh is fractured and his body is badly
confused, but the physicians in attend
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-24
Steamship Arrivals.

At Plymouth. Sept 90: President
Lincoln, from New York.
At Naples, Sept. 90: Pannonia, from
New York.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-24
ATTENDING Reunion.

city Treasurer Ira L. Peck is at
tending the reunion of the Forty sixth
Massa chusetts yolunte GERS at Spring.
field.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-24
Condensed kilograms

Rear Admiral WinsIow has been plac-
ed on the retired list.
The Recent Cholera Epidemic in Italy
was traced to band ofsgypsles.
Robert ChanIer has revoked the ante
nuptial agreement in favor of Cava-
lieri.
President Taft received number of
Ohio republican leaders at his broth
er's home in Cincinnati.
The Health Department of New York
has placed infantile paralysis on the
list of quarantinable diseases.
The Tariff Board completed arrange
ments for beginning work, the chem
ical schedule to be taken up first
Joseph Christopher, a porter, was
burned to death in fire which de-
stroyed the Elms hotel at Greenwich
Conn.
In an Interview Secretary of Agricul-
ture Wilson attributed the high price
of meat to a decrease in cattle raising
in the west.
Father Novedo, professor in a Cap
ucine college, in Madrid, blew out his
brains When OVertaken with woman
with whom he eloped.
The Residence of Mrs Susan Black
inton, an American, in Paris, was en-
tered by burglars. who carried away
objects of art.
Germany Will Not Attempt to Enact
fscal legislation until after 1911, for
fear an increase in taxation may have
fjic ctr.aI off Nn1i =
A Recommendation that no missions
be established in the Sudan, but that
tire missionaries on the Congo be re-
inforced and the work extended, is
made in the report to the American
Baptist Foreign Mission society of the
special commission
A Steamship Line Between Seattle
ard Panama has been organized to
carry freight only and to connect with
a similar fleet plying between Colon
and New York.
President Taft Has Notified Chair
man Hermann of the national COM
mission that he will witness some of
the worlds series games in Philadel-
pilia unless urgent business stands in
the way.
A Shortage of $71 in the Accounts
OF the bath department Of Boston for
the past year and a half has been dis
covered by expert accountants working
under the direction of City Auditor j.
Alfred Mitchell.
John n. Cullen, Formerly a Teller d
the Union Institution for Savings. Bos-
ton was sentenced to not more than
eight years nor less than four years in
the state prison for embezzlement from
the bank of $1,000.
Organized Opposition to Proposed
increases in railway freight rates was
begun at a conference in Topeka Kas..
of more than $50 representatives of
commercial and public organizations
of nine middle western states.
At Fridays Meeting in New York
OF the directors of the Seaboard Air
Line w. Is. Whigham of London was
elected to the board in place of G.
Sydney Shepard of New Haven On. W.
\. s. Medium. president of the COM
pany. was elected to the executive
committee to succeed Mr.. Shepard.
Unstamped Opium Valued at 5000
was seized by United States District
Attorney Breckors in q tenement house
in Honolulu. 1t is the theory of the
federal officers that the opium with a
tLoy attached was thrown into the
ocean from sone steamer from the
Orient and afterward brought ashore
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-24
Harvester work,, saoo. 600 F;r.

Chicago. Sept. s3.-r-ire todae in
the twIpe plant OF the DeeFing Har-
vester works caured 5000 200 loss.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-24

The Tariff Board completed arrange
ments for beginning work, the chem
ical schedule to be taken up first.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-24

The Health Department of New York
has placed infantile paralysis on the
list of quarantinable diseases.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-24

Joseph Christopher, a porter, was
burned to death in fire which de-
stroyed the Elms hotel at Greenwich,
Conn.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-24

President Taft received a number of
Ohio republican leaders at his broth
er's home in Cincinnati.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-24

I hereby accept your resignation. to take
| effect on September 30th. With re-
! CARDS, j am
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-24

Father Novedo, a professor in Cap
ucine college, in Madrid, blew out his
brains when overtaken with a woman
with whom he eloped
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-24

In an Interview Secretary of Agricul-
ture Wilson attributed the high price
of meat to a decrease in cattle raising
in the west
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-24

John n. Cullen, Formerly a Teller d
the Union Institution for Savings. Bos-
ton was sentenced to not more than
eight years nor less than four years in
the state prison for embezzlement from
Ithe bank of $1,000.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-24

The Residence of Mrs. Susan Black
inton, an American in Paris, was en-
tered by burglars who carried away
numerous objects of art