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Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-15
LESS NUMBER OF pESERrioNs
 FROM U. s. REGULAR ARMY
During the Fiscal Yesr Than Any
 Year Since 1899.

Washington, Nov. 14.-The number of assertions from the regular army of the United States during the last fiscal year was materially less than the record of any year since 1899, as is shown in the report of Adjutant Gen. eral Ainsworth, presented to the secre- tary of war today. The official re- turns to the adjutant generals office showed 3,464 assertions last year, or 3.66 per cent. of the total number of enlisted men or of enlistment contracts in force during the year. This was a decrease of 30.6 per cent. as compared with the preceding fiscal year, when assertions constituted 4.97 per cent. of the total enlisted force.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-15
L'UNiON ST. JEAN
 BAPTIST DE AMERIQUE
Hearing in Rhode Island Superior Court on Receivership Proceedings.

Providence R. T., Nov 14.--A hear ing was begun in the superior court today in the receiversf1ip proceedings against LiUnion St Jean Baptiste De Amerique. The society is an insur- arlce and fraternal order, doing busi- ness in New England and New York. Recently the association was severely censured by the insurance commission CTS of Massachusetts and New York for Irregularities in it's insurance busi- ness, and the appointment of 8 tenn pOrary receiver followed. The cor poration is now cited to show cause why a permanent receiver should not be appointed, on the petition of John B. Brindamour, a member of the finance committee, which found de- ficits in the accounts of several of the supreme officers.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-15
Failed to Make
 Negro Confess
AsBURY PARK CHIEF OF POLICE
 WsiTs PRISONER.
CHILD'S BODY PRODUCED
And the Black Man Compelled to Gaze Into Eyes of the corpse-His Gaze Did Not Waver.

Asbury Park, N. J., Nov. 14.- Thomas Williams. the negro whose ar rest followed the discovery of little Marie Smiths mutilated body in a clump of woods yesterday, was not even removed from his cell for court procedure today, so fearful are the police of mob violence. A crowd sur rounded the Jail all day and had not dispersed late tonight. It seems to lack a leader, however. and as there was a strong police guard inside the build ing no attempt to seize Williams was made.
 Negro Internally Arraigned. To carry out the requirements of the law, the nearo was informally arraign- ed as he stood in his cell this after noon. A magistrate, speaking through the bars, told him that he was ac- cused of causing the death of Marie Smith, and held him without bail for further examination. No inquest over the child's body was held today and no time has been set.
 Apparently Established Good Alibi.
 William H. Smith, chief of police Of Asbury Park, held a conference with the prisoner today. and announc- ed afterwards that Williams had ap- parently established a good alibi. Many are inclined to think the man inno- cent and victim of circumstances, puI eHio uOSS AOr seem to SOIten the high feeling in the city.
 Attempt to Wiring Confession from
 Prisoner Failed.
 In an attempt to wiring a confession from the prisoner the child's body, horrible in its mutilation, and still clothed in the bloodstained garments, was brought into the jail corridor this evening. The black was led forth and halted beside it.
 Stepping close to the shrunlsen fig ure, Williams gazed at it a moment, then said firmly: T swear to God I did not harm the girl. I had nothing to do with it.''
 Get down and look into her eyes and say that" he was commanded. Williams leaned forward until he was gazing straight into the dead eyes. His gaze did not waver and he exclaimed: "God is my witness that did not kill this girl. I did not touch her. did not harm her. do not know who -did.'se
 Again and again he repeated this while his hand lay on the body Then he added: T thank God can. say I did not do it. am sorry for. her and sorry for her family, but I had noth- ing to do with this.''
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-15
Wins $5,00O.
PRESIDENT TAFT ON IsTHMUs,
 PARTY HAD FINE TRIP
Arrived Yesterday Morning at Colon
 and Taft Goes to CuIebra.

Colon, Panama, Nov. r4.-President Taft arrived here this morning. The armored cruiser Tennessee and its convoy, the cruiser Montana, arrived in the harbor at 73O o'clock Lieut- Colonel Goethals and Sothers of the re- ceiving party were waiting on board the tug Cristobal, which approached the Tennessee. as soon as the latter hove fin sight.
 President Taft did not delay here. Soon after his arrival he boarded a train for Culebrs, the site of Cuiebra cut.
 The voyage of the Taft party to this port was uneventful They experienc- ed beautiful weather and all are we'll The president will be the guest of Col onei Goethals during his stay. On Wednesday he will be entertained at dinner by President Arosemena.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-15
NATIONAL HORSE SHOW, JOHN HARPER TAKES PLAZA CUP Brown Geiding, Ridden by Lieut.. John
 ston, 7th Cavalry, U. s. A.

New York, Nov 14.-JoIlul Harper. g don Johnston of the Seventh cavalry, U. S. IA, took the Plaza cup at the National Horse Show this afternoon, bringing to the United States army an initial victory in the only horse show competition it has entered in a quarter of 8 century. Deliberation, a bay geld ing. ridden by Colonel F. A. Mckenna of London, was second. al:d Black Fad dy, a, black geldine, Lieut.. Coblyn of the Royal Dutch Hussars, was third. The event was of international scope, and called for the judging of eighteen officers chargers ridden by officers in uniform.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-15
SEARCH FOR ROBBERS OF
 PAYMASTER ABANDONED.
After Two Days and Half No Traces
 of Men Found.

Great Burlington, Mass, Nov 14- All hope of finding in this immediate vicinity the three bandits who on Sat urday held up the, paymaster of the Woronoco Construction company and robbed him of s2o,000 in cash and checks, was abandoned tonight, when after two days and a half of continued search the posses reported no trace of the men. There are tonight no. de- pendable clues on which to work. and the authorities now believe that the men have escaped.
 The company has stopped payment on all of the checks contained in the stolen bag. amounting to about s10,oO
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-15
DIAMONDS TORN FROM EARS.
New York Woman Held Up in Her
 Little Shoe Store.

New York. Nov. 14.-In true west ern style, two men held up Mrs. Sa- rah Schwartz in her little shoe store in First avenue, and at the point of revolVers tore her diamond earrings from her ears, and took pocketbook containing s60 from a dresser. escap- ing after a chase of several blocks.
 Mrs. Schwartz was alone in the store when the men asked her to see some shoes. but she fought until ISuockpd down
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-15
WASHED SILVER CERTIFICATE
Pronounced by New York Bank Teiier
 to Be Counterfeit.

Washington, Nov IA mistake that may become common if the gov ernment finally decides to launder dir ty paper money came to the attention of the treasury officials today. A woman in New York received an ex- tremely dirty silver certificate She promptly washed and ironed the bill It came out bright and clean and she took it to the bank It looked so strange that the bank teller pronounc- ed it counterfeit and sent it to Wash ington for inspection. "The only thing the matter with that" smiled Chief Wilkie, '4is that it's clean"
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-15
DR. BENTON RETRAcTs All His Former Dsnunoiations of Col
 fege Eratcrnities.

Washington, Nov. i4-Before the National Association of State Uni- versailles, representing 42 state insti- tutions, Dr. Guy Potter Benton, pres ident of Miami university, retracted all his former denunSiation of college fraternities, and told the college presi- dents assembled more mature deliber- otion had convinced him that secret societies may constitute a strong arm of power in maintaining institutional ideals.
 Dr. Benton some time ago led & countrywide campaign against the fraternities as being destructive of the welfare Of the college student.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-15
Recount of Nebraska Vote for Con
 QrcsSran,

Omaha. Neb., Nov. 14.--An order re- 5traiDing the Douglas county com from opening the voting machines for recount of the vote of congressman was dissolved in the dis trict court today. Al Sutton, repubi- can candidate. who was defeated on the face of the returns by about 300, asked for 8 recount, the demand being opposed by the successful candidate, C. c. Lobeck, democrat.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-15
NEW REcUPERATIoN STATION
For the Soldier Sick in the Philippine
 Islands.

Washineton, Nov. 14-United States soldiers overtaken with illness in the Philippine islands will now be treated at Baguio, on the island of LIzon. whore the government maintains a sanitarium, instead of being brought home This decision was reached to- day by Secretary of War Dickinson.
 Baguio is situated in the mountains. of Beng1let. and is regarded by thy.' war department officials as an admir- able recuperating station. The sani- tarium has been equipped with ample facilities for the care of the soldier sick
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-15
Put en the Retired List.

Washington, Nov. l4.--Rsar Admiral Conway H. .Adnold. IT, 5. x. president o1 the naval examining and retiring board. was placed on the retired lisr today. Hts retirement will result in the promotion of Captain Thomas E. Howard to tlie rank of rear admiral. At present he iS in command nf the fourth division of the Atlantic feet.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-15
SHORTAGE OF OVER s1o,ooo.
Books of the Savings Bank Of Bruns-
 wick, Md, Examined.

Bruins wick, Md, Nov. IA short age of over s10gG0O was revealed today by an examination of the books of the Savings Bank of Brunswick and the bank was ordered closed by the state bank commissioner. The bank was or ganized in 1892 and has no capital stock The deposits amount to S2o0.- 900. made up mostly of the savings of railroad men and farmers.
 A. c. Horine is president, but the bank seems to have been run almost entirely by the cashier, William Scfluauffer
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-15
A. p. SAWYER RESIGNS
 AS AUDITOR OF PORTO RICO.
Resignation, It is Assumed, is Due to
 III Health.

Washington, Nov. 14.-A1phonso P. Sawyer today cabled his resignation as auditor 10 Porto Rico to Secretary. Dickinson of the war department, to become effective on December 1. The secretary has accepted the resignation. but no successor has yet been desig-. mated MT. Sawyer did not indicate lis reason for retiring, but as he has not been well for some time, it is as sumed at the department that his decision is due to i'll health.
 The retiring auditor is from the state of Washington, and was appointed Au- gust 25, 1909. At that time he was connected with the Seattle Post Intel Iigencer
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-15
Can Be Proceeded Against in the
 Courts.

Lexington. Ky. Nov. 14-In the cir cult court here today Judge Parker ruled that all stockholders 1n rhe Southern Mutual Investment and ths American Reserve Bond companies who have received returns in excess Of the amount they paid for their stock can be proceeded against in the courts The Stockholders number about 4000 and arc scattered over all ths states ~ ths Eninu
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-15
EXPRESS DRIVERS AT WORK. But the Striking Chauffeurs, 1000 in
 Number, Are Still Out.

New York, Nov. 14-Although the express drivers are back in harness. the striking cl1auffeurs-about 1000 in l1Tnl'ber--were still out tonight. They struck first in sympathy with the ex- pressmen, but soon formulated de- mands of their own. Recognition of the union is what they are demand ing.
 A conference between labor leaders and employers looking to a settlement was held at Mayor Gaynor's office this afternoon. but no definite conclusion was reached.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-15
ARMED MEXlcANS
 ARE MARCHING INTO TEXAS
Governor Getting Into Communication
 with State Rangers.

Austin, Texas, Nov. Ex-Governor Campbell tonight received a long dis tance call from the sheriff of Edwards county, saying that he had received g. telegram from Delrio to the effect that armed Mexicans are marching to Rock Springs because of the recent lynch ing.
 Goyrnor Campbell ordered the sheriff and all sheriff's deputies from sur rounding counties to report to him at once. He is also getting into con- nunication with the state rangers, and if need be. will order out the state militia
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-15
Poisoned Pork Packer Reeovsrina.

Nfseiins. W Va. Nov. f4-Contia- D-d 1znDrcv<14enL la Reported in the s-ondftion CT John U 5crenk. the mil fion&lre pork racker whose wife Lau- rs FsrEs~orfn Schsnk. is in Jail on allegations of having administered poison to him There have been no sddit'nliai -rresfs in fbe case. and ac- c~rdinx fr Prosecuting Attorney J. E. Bantisu, none is eHrectcs
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-15
 GAVE HIS FATHER A BEATING
Because Reflections Were Made on His
 Mother in Police Court Case.

San Francisco, Cal, Nov. 14.-Be- cause his father made reflections on his mother on the witness stand in police court today, George Cameron att tackled him and gave him a terrible beating before the court attaches could separate them. Judge Shortall said the beating was so well merited that he would not hold the young man for contempt, but he was ordered from the court room.
 The elder Cameron was then con- victed on a charge of battery pre- ferred by his wife.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-15
Sheriffs Posse Gets Kentucky Bad Man.

' Lexington Ky, Nov. 14--''Bad Jake Noble. who shot and killed Jailer Wes- ley Turner of Bloody .Rreatilitt coun- ty in Jackson last Tuesday night, was shot dead by a sleriff's posse in Knott county today. Only meager details have been received, but it is reported that when the posse led by the sheriff of Knott county called on Noble to surrender he made a demonstration to resist and was promptly riddled with bullets
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-15
AveriII Murder Case Will Soon Reach
 +ha i,rru

St Albans. Vt. Nov. l4-"Joseph- inc, pray God that you may be a bet ter woinan.'' This statement was credited to Frank c. Averill as ad- dressed to his wife who is charged with his murder. as he lay dying on the doorsteps of a neighbours house. by two witnesses, who testified for the government at Mrs. AveriIrs trial to- day. The defense completed it's case early in the afternoon and several witnesses were called in rehGttal by the government IL is expected that the case will reach the jury within the next day or two.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-15
BALTIMORE NOT SATISFIED
 WITH FEDERAL CENSUS.
seeond Census by the Police Begun
 AMonday.

Baltimore, Md Nov 1i.-Attempts by the mayor of the city to gain a re- count from the federal census bureau having failed. the police today began g. second census. In asking for anotli- CT enumeration. the mayor represent ed that the federal census taken last April was incomplete. He believed enough people had been missed to have kept Baltimore in the sixth position in point of population.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-15
Agree to Accept Par and Interest for
 Their Claims

Boston. Nov. 1A--rhe creditors of the Arnold Print Works which went into receivers hands in November. 1907, agred today to accept par and interest for their claims When the company became financially embar- rassed its floating indebtedness was $S,S0O,0 900, and there were $11, ,OOO, coo in quick assets. The plant was val ued at s5,000.000. The company has recently sold all it's cotton mills and will devote it's operations solely to the print dorks department.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-15
Aviation Meet on Atlanta Speedway
 Grounds Dsc- is.

Atlanta. Ca. Nov. 14-An aviation Ineet for Atlanta has been arranged fo begin December 15 on t.ie Atlanta Speedway grounds. to continue through rfe f7th- Tine meeting Is under the auspices of the Atlanta Journal. the chamber of commerce and other busi- hess organizations Of the city Six fh@ three tiny-
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-15
rhaw- Bradley Marriage License Issued

New Yori-, Nov 14-Wfiliam IA Thaw. 3d oI Pittsbueg 2 nepIlew Of Harry k- IhsN, and Mss l4ladys Bradley Of HIit,E Eegc1t Gem took out a marriage license ar {zirx hall tnis afternoon ThaW gave Ahls age as g years: his oc-- .cuPation as retired The bride- to- be is 2l and they win be married on De- .cenlberl l. Miss Bradley is sister Of Mrs. A.. !. piexel i.Is.Ic of Philadel- ptljss. and rlaw has been ! persistent suiter
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-15
NATIONAL BANK GALL ISSUED.
Corptrolisr of Currency Asks Condi-
 ton as ~ Novenrber fo

Washington. <ur. ft-The conirtroI Ter of the currency today issued a call Tor statements of the condition of ali national banks sf t77s close Of business Thursday. November 1o This is the l--f of the Eve bank calls of 1910. Tho prss ;oue one was made or September ] that of year ago came on No- wer.per IS
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-15
Artist La Farse Dies at sutIsr fisspi
 f4l, Pruy;dsnes.

Providence, R L, Nov. 14-Artist Jehn Ia FArge of New York and New porr died -@I the Butler hospital hsrs tonight! He was brought to me hos pltal about three months ago from \ Newport. following 8 general hreae down. aud hfs death MAS not unexpect- cd. His wife vas sf ilse hedsisia v hen death came.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-15
Jury Selected to Try Lynn Bandit.

Salem, Mass, Nov. 14.-The selec- ton of jury to hear the evidence in the cases of Wassili Ivankowski and Andrei Jpsen. the Lynn bandits who are charged with double murder. occupied the attention of the court all day today, the jury being filled just before adjournment The taking of evidence will be startefi in the morn inc
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-15
Steamship Arrivals.

At Liverpool: Nov. IS, Celtic, from New York.
 At Marsellies: Nov. II, Roma, from New York.
 At Bremen: Nov. 13, Friedrich der Crosse. from New York
 At Cherbourg: Nov. 14, Kaiser Will helm der Crosse, from New York.
 At Gibraltar: Nov. A. Kaiserin Au- guste Victoria, from New York. At Fishguard: Nov II, AIauretania. from New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-15
Will of Mrs. Julia Ward Howe Ad
 nitted to Probate

Portsnioutll, K |. Nov l4-The will CT Mrs. Jillta Ward Howe who died ar Middletovn, October 1T was admitted 70 pIabsrs in Tl1e local court today There wss Ic public beqLs sts. All of the personal estate was Wiiled 10 two grandchildren and the real es- tate to Mrs. Howe's four children George H. Richards. q son- in iaw is named as executor. The will was exc etted in Enstnl in 1Sa1 aud the i.tue of the estate iS not gives
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-15
Railroad Engineers Voting on Strike
 Question.

Denison, Texas, Nov. g14.-Seyeral hundred railroad engineers with heal quarters in this city are today voting whether there sfsll be s strike invoiy ing 6l 1tnes. Questions Of q wage in- crease Of { per cent. and changes in working conditions are ar issue. Dem ison is 8 division point for the Mis- souri. Kansas and Texas and the ter- tral and the Missouri, Okla nonja stui Cue
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-15

The Perry Memorial presented by August Belmont to St. Mary's Church at Scarborough, N. Y.. was unveiled.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-15
Auto Race Driver Died of Injuries Re-
 ceiVed.

Savannah. Ga, Nov. 14.-W. H. Sharpe of Trenton, N J.. automobile driver and owner, who was to have driven car No. in the Grand Prize race. died today of injuries received during practice on Thursday. Sharpe was injured internally, and though 1t was at first thought he would recover. complications srose which caused his death. Mrs. Sharpe was with him when he died
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-15

Paris. Nov. 41.-This evening the river Seine rose again slightly. M. Peucn. minister of public works, re- plying in the chamber of deputies to criticisms that the government had not adopted sufficient preventive flood measures, declared that the raising of the parapets in this city would be fol- lowed by the digging of a canal from Aulnay to Epinay at g. cost of about $34, ,000, 900.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-15
Funeral Services for Rudolph Munk,

WhoEWas fata1Iy njnFed in football game with Bethany college, will be held at Conneilsville Pa. on wednes- day morning from the Church of the immaculate Conception of which Munk was a member. The Councils vile high school team, on which he used to play, will attend in a body. His body arrived at Connellsville last evening and was taken to the home of his parents
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-15
Released from Charge of Counterfeit

Chicago, Nov. 14.-Richard K. Trurn- bull, manager of an engraving com pany, was released by United States Commissioner .Foote today. He was charged with conspiring with George B. Williams. a printer, and H. N. Se- crest of Managua. Nicaragua, to coun- terfeit Nicaraguan nsoney. Hearing of charges against Williams an Secrest was postponed until November 23.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-15
Abrupt Decline
 In Meat Prices
FALL EXTENDED TO NEARLY ALL
 LINES OF VEGETABLES.
BEEF DOWN FIVE CENTS
And Pork Two or Three cents-Butter and Eggs Firm-Reports from 6os- ton and Kansas City.


 Boston, Nov. 14-There vas fall in the prices of meats and vegetables in the Boston market today which av- eraged from 10 to 15 per cent. Beef went down nearly five cents, poultry fell off a like amount, while pork pro- ducts declined two or three cents. The decline extended to nearly all lines of fresh vegetables, but butter and eggs held firm, the latter advancing a cent or two.
 Break in the Hog Market.
 Kansas City, Mo, Nov 14.-Meat markets in this city reduced the price of porkchops fronTsa cent to two and one-half cents 9 pound The price of pork Joins and pork roasts was also decreased somew hat but ham and ba- con and other cuts of pork were not affected. No change in the price of beef was announced.
 The break in the hog. market caused a drop in wholesale prices, making it possible for the retail markets to make the concession announced.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-15
Ely Flew in a Curve.

The Birmingham was lying in the Roads only quarter of a mile from the Hotel Chan1berlain: but in making his flight to Willougi1by Spit, Ely flew fin a curve. so that, although the exact distance could not be determined, it was believed he covered almost five miles. It was 3.15 o'clock when he took the air; five minutes later he was safe on the solid soil of Virginia a few miles north of Norfolk. Brought back by launch and placed aboard the Roe. Mir. Ely said he was not fond of the water, but he had conquered his fears long enough to remain over it in a fog and accomplish his purpose.
 Five Hundred Feet Altitude.
 When he struck tho water on diving off the platform erected on the bow of the Birnlin ghanl, salt water dashed in- to his face and goggles so that he could not see for several minutes in which direction Ge was going. He planned to take a somewhat different course from that which he actually followed and land little further to the north. The highest height he attained was estimated at some five hundred feet.
 Slight MisealcuIation.
 His striking the water, he said aft erward, was due to a slight niscalcu- iation. He had planned before he
  so as to get tfle momentum which he wanted to carry him upwards, but he overreached his mark.
 Ely went back to Norfolk immedi- ately after the flight, and, if weather conditions are favorable, will attempt tomorrow a flight over the city. The following day he is away to show his prowess at Raleigh.
 Wins S5,00O.
  It is understood that Ely by his flight today has won 9 s5,000 prize of- fered by John Barry Ryan for the first flight fo a mile or more from any ship to land.
 Further experiments of a similar nature, it IS expected, will be con- ducted In the near future by the navy department The opinion was freely expressed today that the aerop1ane must be taken seriously in naval war fare of the future