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Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-05
CHINA TAKES IMPORTANT STEP,
 REORGANIZATION OF NAVY
Uncle of the Emperor to Have Charge
 of Reorganization,

Pekin, Dec An important step has just been taken by China with the object of expanding and fi1creas- ing the efficiency of her navy The throne today issued edicts creating a navy department, which up to the present has consisted merely of a ten tative board foI. the conduct of naval affairs. Prince Tsai Suun, uncle of the emperor, who recently paid an ex- tensive visit to the United States, has
 cen appointed president of the new
 apartment. and his full recommends
 ions for the reorganization of the ar ny have bee napproved. The general staff of the army will be reorganized along modern lines as proposed by General Yen-Techang
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-05
HOLIDAY SHOPPING HAS BEGUN

Christmas choosing the business of the hour s no m to a Christmas lines complete, stocks at their best clerks have leisure display goods fullest advantage all
  office outfttrg is the time them
 Shop real holiday rush begins! advantageousy priced obtanabIe?
 Study Bulletins advertising today!
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-05
TRAIN STRUCK AUTOMOBILE. Countess De NicoIay and Her Son and
 Chauffeur Killed.

Le Mans. France, Dec. 4-The Coun- tess De Nicolay and her son and the chauffeur in charge of an automobile ed today at a railroad crossing near here. The automobile was struck by an express train. Gasoline from the automobile spurted over the front car rigaes of the train, setting them on fire. The passengers were thrown into a panic, but the flames were quickly extingJIiSiled.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-05
Death of Right Rev. Monsisnor Pat
 rick J Aarkins

Ho1yoke. Mass, Dec. 1.-The Right Rev. Monsignor Patrick J. EIarfzins. for forty years pastor of St. Jerome's church, died late tonight at the House of Providence hospital, an institution which he founded. He was r years of age and had been ailing for some time, his death being in large measure due to his declining years.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-05
ANOTHER SHOOTING
 IN CHINATOWN LAST NIGHT
Two Members of the Four Brothers
 Society Wounded.

New York, Dec. 4.-There was an other shooting in Chinatown tonight. Quong Fong, 4 years old, an Oriental grocer. and his clerk, Quong Don, 49 years old, were shot in the grocery. The clerk will probably die, for he has two bullet wounds in his back one in his head and fourth in his right arm. The proprietor was shot in the right groin and is in serious con- dition.
 The assailant also an Oriental, en- tered the little grocery store and open ed fire with a revolver in each hand. After firing nine shots he fled. The wounded Chinese are members of the Four Brothers society, which has had many battles with the On Leong Tong.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-05
Her Ashes Scattered to the Four
 Winds

St. Louis, Dec 4.--In conformity with the dying wish of Mrs. Louisa Wallner her ashes today Were scat tered to the four winds from the high est point of Eads bridge. ConGointly with this ceremony, socialist and free thought tracts were distributed among those who assembled Mrs Wallner. who was 8 socialist. died more than q week ago. She was 40 years old. Julius P. Schmidt, g. friend, conducted today's service. which was without orthodox religious form
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-05
SUES DR. COOK FOR s46.
Editor Wants Return of Money He Paid to Hear Arctic Mans Lecture.

Cincinnati, O.. Dec. Ar. George 1rohr. associate editor of a trade paper, yesterday entered suit for sis against pr Frederick A. Cook. the Arctic wan derer. claiming that the amount lie paid for four seats to hear Cook tell how he reached the pole.
 Now Cook has confessed that the discovery was principally in his mind Mohr says he obtained the moreN falsely and wants if returned. Mohr crea ted a sensetion when he named the defendant but Souire Myers wrote writ summ0ning the Brooklyn physi- elan to answer the action.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-05
LAST SESSION 61sT CONGRESS
 OPENS THIS NOON. Today's Session Will Be Brief-FulI Quota of Members Expected.

Washington, Dec. 4.-At noon to- morrow the second and closing session of the Sixty first congress will begin, and tonight practically full quotation of members of both branches is in Washington awaiting the formalities which will attend the resumption of legislative activity.
 The session tomorrow will be brief. After the call or order in both the house and senate, the appointment of a joint committee to notify the president that the Sixty first congress is ready to resume business, recess will be talk en as a tribute to members who re- gently have died.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-05
Scotch Girl a Stowaway on Anchor
 Line Steamer.

New York. Dec. 4.-Annie Mckean, q Scotch girl, aged Is years, arrived In New York today, a. stowaway on the Alchord liner Columbia. Her pres ence was discovered when the Colun1- bia was three days out from Glasgow. When confronted, she confessed that she had slipped on to the vessel while assisting a. friend and children aboard She was sent n Ellis Island and her mother in Scotland was notified
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-05
LITTLE IMPROVEMENT
 IN FRENCH FLOOD CONDITIONS
Five Villages Overwhelmed by Col
 lapse of Dyke.

Paris, Dec. 1.-The flood continues serious along the valleys of the Loire, Rhone and Garonne, and there is but slight improvement elsewhere. All the country to the northwest of Nantes, to the extent of about ten miles in length and five in breadth, is a shee of water.
 Reports from Nantes say that dur ing the night a dyke collapsed and five villages to the southeast of the city were overwhelmed in few min utes. Several thousand families by this disaster were added to the all ready large number of sufferers. No casualties are reported.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-05
Senator Elkins improving.

Washington. Dec. 4.-Senator EIH1ns of West Virginia was pronounced inn proving after a consultation of physi- cians held today for the purpose of determining how the recovery Of the senator might be expedited. No op eration was performed and it was said that none Was necessary. The senator is permitted to sit LID in bed and the doctors said he was making satsrac-
 tory proSfesS
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-05
OBITUARY.
Francis H. Burr.

Boston, Dec. 4.-Francis H. Burr who was famous as the captain of Harvard's football team in 1908. died today after an illness of two months, from typhoid fever He was 24 years old, the son of Herman M. Burr ot this city. He prepared for Harvard at Phillips-Andove academy and lat@$ at college made an enviable reputation as an athlete. The funeral will be at Appleton chapel, Harvard's student church Tuesday noon
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-05
HER FORTUNE OF s2,ooo,ooo
Has Been Given to the Cause of Chris.
 tan Science.

Washington, Dec. 4.-Former Sena- tor William F. Chandler of New Hampshire, who was counsel for Mrs Mary Baker c. Eddy's children in the litigation over her estate said here tonight that he believed her fortune nearly 2,000,000-has been given to the cause of Christian Science.
 Her difficulties with her son, George w. Glover, and his family, and with her adopted son, pr. F. G. Foster (Ed- dy), were under my direction as coun- sel for them, adjusted in family set clement in 1909. and doubtless nearly all her large estate of nearly $2,000,- 900 has been given to promote Chris tian Science and also the perpetual use as 8 religious ritual of her book, Science and Haelth and the Key to Scriptures
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-05

Berlin, Dec. 4.-Steps to guard Ger man defense from the espionage of aviators were taken yesterday by the ministry of war; which issued regula- tions on the subject. Aeroplanes and airships are prohibited from sailing above or within ten kilometres of the fortresses without a. written permit from the military authorities. Ofen- ders will be arrested upon landing and treated as suspected spies, being searched for photographs and draw ings of the Notifications. A kilometre is equal to .621 of a mile.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-05
Or. Simon Fiexnsr to Be Operated on
 for Appendicitis.

New York Dec. Apr. Simon FleX- near. head of the Rockefeller institute for medical research, is to be operated on for appendicitis tomorrow in the Presbyterian hospital This announce ment was made tonight by Jerome D Greene general manager of the insti- ute. MT. C>eene added that the case is mild, but it was decided that an operation was advisable as a safe guard against recurring attacks.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-05
French Give Farewell Dinner to Rear
 Admiral Howard.

Brest, Dec. 4.-Admiral Aubert gave a farewell dinner tonight to Rear Ad miral Howard, commanding the fourth division Of the American Atlantic fleet and the captains of the battleships. on board the Mars seillaiSe
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-05
First of the Kind
 Ever Undertaken
FINANCED BY CHARLES FROH- MAN AND LONDON SYNDICATE.
THEATRICAL INNOVATION
47,oO0 Mile Tour of the World by Kyr!e BeiIew and Company in Fast Steamship of 5000 Tons.

New York, Dec. 4-Kyrle Bellew and a company of fifty will start from Lon- don August IS next for a 47,000 mile tour of the world in a chartered steam ship, so Charles F'rohman announced tonight A London syndicate and MT. Frohman will finance this ambitious theatrical innovation, which, it is esti- mated, will take two and one-half years to complete.
 Play in Every Port Where English is
 Spoken.
 According to the announcement, the
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-05

The Italian Minister of Foreign af- fairs in a statement before parliament maintenance of the status quo having the triple alliance on a solid base.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-05
DUEL WITH SWORDS
 FOUGHT BY TORCHLiGHT
French Dramatic Critic Punctured
 Through the Lung.

Paris Dec. "A duel with swords was fought last night in the outskirts of Paris by the light of torches and Automobile lamps. The principals in the duel were NJ. Raucourt, an actor. and NJ. Champagne, a dramatic critic The actor ran the critic through the lung and the wounded man is said to be in a desperate condition. The case is now in the hands the police.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-05

Colon, Dec. 4.-A strong north wind which has been blowing since Friday, and high seas caused a suspension of shipping at this port Saturday. The American cruiser Tacoma found shel ter at Portobello. Two steamers of the United Fruit company and others which were lying at Cristobal, put out to sea
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-05

The Seaboard Air Line Railway announces an increase of five per cent. in the salary of clerks receiving S100 per month and under, who have not received increases within the past F months.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-05

Paris. Dec 4.-The Carnegie hero fund commission for France yester- day made it's awards for acts of hero ism performed during the past year. Eighteen received sums ranging from $20 to $500.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-05
$20,ooo MONUMENT
 TO JOHN ERICSSON.
Inventor and Builder of the Famous
 IroncIad Monitor.

Meriden, Conn, Dec. 4.-The Swedish American Republican State league, at a meeting held in Hartford Saturday, formulated plans for the raising of fund of s20,000 to build a monument to John Ericsson, inventor and builder Of the little ironclad Monitor which de- feated the confederate ironclad Mer- rimac in Hampton Roads March 9th, 1862, in one of the most spectacular naval engagements of the Civil war. The executive committee of the league was authorized to direct the campaign for subscriptions which will be con- ducted through all the Swedish socie- ties and churches in the state. The question regarding the proposed loca- ton of the monument to the famous inventor will be taken up at later meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-05

London, Dec. 4.-Sir Thomas Vesey Strong, the lord mayor, and the cor poration of the city of London, yes terday gave luncheon at Guildhall to 150 American sailors from the visiting fleet at Gravesend and Weymouth.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-05

Miss Williams was well to do, her wealth being estimated at $40,000. One of her habits was to carry around a package of bankbooks under her skirts. but these books, which are known to have represented deposits in local and Bridgeport savings banks, could not be found when a search was made of the home late today. The search will be continued tomorrow, as it is believed that they have been hid- den around the house.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-05

The Story Of Marie Smiths brutal murder in Asbury Park was rehearsed before Coroner Purdy and jury, and verdict that the little girl met her death at the hands of a person or persons unknown was reached.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-05

Hong Kong, Dec. 4.-The authorities at Picking has ordered Chinese flo- tllla to Macao, where there was a re- volt recently in the Portuguese army and navy, forcing the governor to make certain concessions, including the driving out of the religious orders The Italian cruiser Cambria has also gone thither to protect Italian inter- estS
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-05
Found Dead
 Sitting on a Sofa
HAD LED LIFE OF A HERMITESS
 FOR MANY YEARS.
"0LD MAID WILLIAMS"
As Miss Emily Williams of New Mil
 ford Was Known Among the Towns
 people, Had Been Dead Two Days.

New Milford, Conn, Dec. 4.-Miss among the townspeople for many years as "Old Maid Williams" was found dead in her home here today. Miss Williams had led the life of a her mitess for many years, and was pe- culiar in many ways
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-05
Cabled Paragraphs

Fort de France, Martinique, Dec. 4. The American cruiser Dixie and the torpedo boat flotilla sailed Saturday.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-05
Bows Neck Broken by Fall.

ing near his home here today William Sehmidding, five years of age. fell, breaking his neck. death following almost instantly. He was the son of Mir and Mrs. Frank Schmiddfng.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-05

London. Dec. 1.-The Duke of Man chester, who recently underwent an operation for appendicitis, was said to be. slightly improved Saturday.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-05

Az the churchgoers scattered after f|hs service the question of future lead .
 ersfip was referred to with great re- serve by the leaders and others. Those who expressed a view said that there would be no change In the methods Of carrying on the work. frnar Mrs. Ed
 dy's teachings and instruction would he Implicitly followed and that the church that she founded would con- ftnue to grow in the future as it had in the past IL was pointed out that with the exception of a. few routine z.ztters the actual direction of the church Surk had been rclinquiSbcd to
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-05

The Body of Tedro Montt, late pres ident of Chilli, was embarked from Bremen on Chilian cruiser to be talk en to Chili.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-05

Continuous Rains Have Renewed the floods in France and immense damage has resulted.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-05

A New Counterfeit $2 Silver cer- tifcate was discovered Saturday. Grief Will<fe believes that it is be- ing widely circulated in Chicago and he middle west and in it he recog- nizes the work of counterfeiter who has given the secret service much trouble.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-05

Jose M. Fiujeras, chief judge of the supreme court of Porto Rico, died at San Juan.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-05

The Department Stores of Philadel- phia will close at D. m. during the Christmas holidays.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-05

Announcement Was Made at the White house yesterday of the appoint ment of Frederick W. Lehman of St Louis to be solicitor general of the United States, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Lloyd w. Bow CTS.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-05
Steamship Arrivals.

At Southampton: Dec. 1, St. Louis. from New 1ork,
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-05
sria. Gen. Oliver E. Wood, U. s. A.

Baltimore. Dec. 4.--Brig.-Gen, Oliver E. Wood, U s. A, retired, died at the Johns Hopkins hospital today, follow ing an operation for acute stomach trouble He was born in Connect4oue sixty-six years ago.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-05

In Fight at San Andreas, Mexico, the government lost 20 killed and wounded.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-05
Seven Business Houses located

Seven Business Houses located in the heart of Petersburg, Va, were proximateIy s50O.OOO. For time a hotel in an adjoining block in which a large number of guests were sleep ing was threatened, but the firemen succeeded in confining the flames to the one block. which practically was WiDed out.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-05

A Steel Cased House, blown 200 feet in the air by a dynamite explosion at Grand Rapids, Mich. hit and killed George Munsee.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-05
Condensed Telegrams

Sandy" Stuart, CoIored, was frozen to death on the streets of Augusta, Ga.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-05

Mrs. David Gsidstein, wife of wealthy man of Denver, Col, testified that she never wore a bonnet, be- cause her husband will not purchase one for her.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-05

ed by a large crowd, Joseph Vending and the jury which is trying him on the charge of murdering little Alma
 XeIlner were marched over a mile
 trough the streets of Louisville. Ky, from the courthouse to St Johns church, the scene of the alleged crime
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-05

The Fort Worth, Texas, high school was destroyed b1 arA koss elAA eaA
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-05

vessel will be fitted with a tileater. and both dramas and musical comedy will be produced, either on board or where stops are of sufficient duration at in- land points.
 It is proposed to visit every port where there is an English settlement, including some where a professional company has never appeared. After leaving London, the first stop will be Gibraltar, and from there the coast line of Africa will be followed closely. Stops will be made at all the prom inent settlements between Gibraltar and Cape Town, their length to be de- ternlined by the patronage. In large English speaking colonies like British South Africa it is proposed to leave the ship for month or so for inland tours.
 Two Months Stop in South Africa.
 After two months in South Africa the companies will again board the ship and steam Up the east coast of Africa and Madagascar. Thence they will follow the coast to Arabia, India, Indo- China, the Straits Settlements, the East Indian, Australia, Tasmania. the Philippines, China and Japan, ana thence to San Francisco vs. the South Sea Islands.
 Fast Steamer of 5000 Tons.
 The vessel will be a fast steamship of at least 5000 tons. and to assist in defraying the expenses of the tour she will carry cargoes and extra passen- gers between ports. The theatrival company will be largely American.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-05
Hands and Eace cnawed by Rats.

When found she was sitting upright on an old sofa and had probably been dead for two days. Both of her hands, which were hanging down by her sides,
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-05
Was Worth $40,0o0.

had been attacked by rats, as had been her face
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-05

Emma c. MouIton, widow of Fran cis Moulton, an important witness in the famous trial of Henry Ward -Beecher died at Wakefield, R. l., at the age of T.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-05
The Report of the National Banks

of the United States in answer to the call of November 10 shows a decrease in loans and discounts of $16,500,000 a decrease in cash of S35, ,609 900, and a gain of individual deposits of $159, O00,0 ,000. The total reserve was an av- craze of 21.13 per cent, which was S73,000,0 900 above the amount required bV law
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-05

N+lAA Is tlllo1S ilOlitAciS
 The Body of Teciro Montt, late pres ident of Chili, was en nbarked from Bremen on a Chilian cruiser to be talk en to Chili.
 A Steel Cased House, blown 200 feet in the air by a dynamite explosion at Grand Rapids, Mich. hit and killed George Munsee.
 Mrs. David Gsldstein, wife of wealthy man of Denver. Col, testified that she never wore a bonnet, be- cause her husband will not purchase one for her.
 Emma c. MouIton, widow of Fran cis Moulton, an important witness in the famous trial of Henry Ward Beecher. died at Wakefield, R. l., at the age of T.
 Lewis Rowan, assistant superinten- dent of an electric plant at Norris town. Pa, was killed in an effort to save Frank Hahn from being electro cuted by a live wire.
 The Italian Minister of Foreign af- fairs in a statement before parliament said the governments policy aims at maintenance of the status quo having the triple alliance on a solid base.
 The Seai3oard Air Line Railway announces an increase of five per cent. in the salary of clerks receiving $100 per month and under. who have not received increases within the past F months.
 The Story Of Marie Smiths brutal murder in Asbury Park was rehearsed before Coroner Purdy and a jury, and a verdict that the little girl met her ot hands If o persons unknown was reached.
 Announcement Was Made at the White house yesterday of the appoint ment of Frederick W Lehman of St. Louis to be solicitor general of the United States, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Lloyd w. Bow CTS.
 A New Counterfeit $2 Silver cer- tifcate was discovered Saturday. Grief Wilkie believes that it is be- ing widely circulated in Chicago and he middle west, and in it he recog- nizes the work of a counterfeiter who has given the secret service much trouble.
 Surrounded by Deputies and follow ed by a large crowd Joseph Vending and the jury which is trying him on the charge of numbering little Alma KeIlner were marched over mile trough the streets of Louisville. Ky, from the courthouse to St. Johns church, the scene of the alleged crime
 The Report of the National Banks of the United States in answer to the call of November 10, shows a decrease in loans and discounts of $16,500000. a decrease in cash of s35, ,609, 900, and gain of individual deposits of s159, 900, 900. The total reserve was an av- craze of 211S per cent, which was S73,000,000 above the amount required by law.
 Seven Business Houses located in the heart of Petersburg, Va, were burned Saturday with a loss of ap- proximateIy $5000OO. For a time hotel in an adjoining block in which a large number of guests were sleep ing was threatened but the firemen succeeded in confining the flames to iol1 ofi Nv
Arizona republican., 1910-12-18

pointed heavenward. He asked the
 people to gather about it in their owr
 homes. where 1t should shelter nothing
 but loving gifts.
 On Christmas eve we illuminate the tree with many flickering candles-un
 less we prefer safety to sentiment
 when we make use of the electric lighted devices. One may choose among several picturesque accounts of the origin of this practice. In me. dieval times when the forests seemed peopled with none but sacred trees, there was a tradition of particular holiness being invested in an illumi- mated tree. Then the ancient Jews held Feast of Light about Christmas time in which candles were an impor- tant feature, so that their use may oddly enough have been thus adopted by the Christians. The huge Yule candle signified the coming of the light into the world. The most beautiful idea is that our use of candles is de- rived from the fact that probably when Christ was born twinkling lights were burning in every house.
 The holly and mistletoe indispens- able for holiday decoration were orig inally identified with pagan festivals. There is a tradition that holly is the bush in which Jehovah appeared to Moses. The mistletoe was an object of great veneration to the Druids, al- though only when it grew upon an oak tree. The propriety of kissing under the mistletoe is a relic of an old Scandinavian myth. It seems that Balder, the Apollo of the North, was hated by one Loki because "every- thing that springs from fire, air, earth and water" had given promise not to hurt the former handsome gentleman. Whoever it was had thus coerced all things of the earth and sea, had some how neglected to mention the matter 10 the insignificant mistletoe. So Loki straightway made an arrow of and being an unprincipled chap induced blind H0der to shoot Balder. Little good it did him. how sver, for the gods restored Balder to